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36 China Town
''36 China Town'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller comedy film directed by Abbas- Mustan and produced by Subhash Ghai. It is an official adaption of the 1992 American film '' Once Upon a Crime'' (which in turn is a remake of the 1960 Italian film '' Crimen''). The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshaye Khanna, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Shauq, Isha Koppikar, Upen Patel (in his film debut), Paresh Rawal, Payal Rohatgi, Johnny Lever and Tannaz Irani (credited as Tanaaz Lal), while Priyanka Chopra and Tanushree Dutta make special appearances. The film follows the investigation of a police officer trying to find the killer of a wealthy casino owner, Sonia Chang. Plot The only child of Goa's China Town multimillionaire Sonia Chang has been kidnapped. To get her son, Vicky, back, she puts out a reward of over 25 lakh Rupees. She lives in her huge mansion named "36 China Town", with a servant couple Mr. Lobo and Mrs. Lobo in Goa. Sonia is consoled by Rocky, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbas–Mustan
Abbas–Mustan is an Indian filmmaking duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in Bollywood with dark-lighted themes. The duo directed the Bollywood films '' Khiladi'', ''Baazigar'', ''Soldier'', '' Ajnabee'', '' Baadshah'', ''Aitraaz'', ''Humraaz'', ''36 China Town'', ''Race'', ''Race 2'' and comedian Kapil Sharma's debut movie ''Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon''. Early life and career Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla are from Surat in Gujarat state. They began their career with Gujarati films. They joined Sultan Ahmed as assistant director who was directing the movie ''Ganga Ki Saugandh'' (1978). They later joined as assistant director with Govindbhai Patel to do several films. When Patel refused an opportunity to direct Gujarati film ''Sajan Tara Sambharana'' (1985), Abbas–Mustan received their first break to direct the movie, laun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukta Arts
Mukta Arts Limited is an Indian film production company, headquartered in Mumbai. Established in 1978, the company is involved in the production, distribution, exhibition and education in cinema and creative arts and production of digital software in television serials, web series and documentaries. It is the first Hindi film production company that listed on the stock exchange. Mukta Arts Limited has produced and co-produced 42 films in Hindi and other languages till date. It has distributed over 400 movies under the brand name Mukta movies distributors. In 2012 it entered into exhibition sector and launched its own chain of multiplex theatres under the name Mukta A2 Cinemas, now present at 18 locations in India including one in Bahrain with 54 screens. The company also runs Whistling Woods International, a Film, Communication and Media Arts Institute since 2006. History On 24 October 1978 film maker Subhash Ghai set up his own film production company Mukta Films and prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roshan Tirandaaz
Roshan may refer to: People * Roshan (music director) (1917–1967), Indian musician and music director, born Roshan Lal Nagrath * Hrithik Roshan (born 1974), Hindi film actor, son of Rakesh Roshan * Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan (1980–2012), Iranian nuclear scientist * Pir Roshan (1525 – c. 1580), Pashtun warrior and poet * Rajesh Roshan (born 1955), Bollywood music director * Rakesh Roshan (born 1949), Indian producer, director and former actor in Bollywood films * Roshan Cools (born 1975), Dutch neuroscientist * Roshan Mahanama (born 1966), Sri Lankan cricketer * Roshan Meka, Indian actor in Telugu films * Roshan Pilapitiya (born 1975), Sri Lankan actor * Roshan Ranawana (born 1981), Sri Lankan actor * Roshan Ravindra, Sri Lankan actor * Roshan Seth (born 1942), British actor * Roshan Singh (1892–1927), Indian revolutionary Other uses * Roshan (telco), Afghan telecommunications provider * Rushani language, language spoken in Afghanistan and Tajikistan; sometimes spelled "Roshani" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinyar Contractor
Dinyar Contractor (January 23, 1941 – 5 June 2019) was an Indian stage actor, comedian and Bollywood/ Tollywood actor. He acted in Gujarati theatre and Hindi theatre, as well as Hindi movies. He started acting at school and began his professional career in 1966. He started working on television programs with Adi Marzban when Mumbai Doordarshan launched the DD-2 channel in Mumbai with ''Aao Marvao Meri Saathe'', a Gujarati program. He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019. He died on 5 June 2019 in Mumbai. Filmography *'' Cinema Cinema'' 1979 as Theatre Owner *'' Khiladi'' as Principal *'' Jawab'' as Principal *'' Daraar'' *'' Baadshah'' as Casino Manager * ''Kranti''(2002 film) as Judge *''Jhankaar Beats'' as Mr Roy *''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' as School Principal *''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' as general manager of the Hotel *''36 China Town ''36 China Town'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller comedy film directed by Abbas- Mustan and produced by Subhas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is an Indian " newspaper of record". Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (B.C.C.L.), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. Reuters rated ''TOI'' as India's most trus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra Jonas (; ; born 18 July 1982) is an Indian actress and producer. The winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, Chopra is one of India's highest-paid actresses and has received numerous accolades, including two National Film Award and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, and ''Time'' named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In the next two years, ''Forbes'' listed her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women, and in 2022, she was named in the BBC 100 Women list. Chopra accepted offers to join the Indian film industry following her pageant wins. Her acting debut came in the Tamil film ''Thamizhan'' (2002), followed by her first Bollywood feature in '' The Hero: Love Story of a Spy'' (2003). She played the leading lady in the box-office hits ''Andaaz'' (2003) and ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004) and had her breakout role in the 2004 romantic thriller ''Aitraaz''. Chopra established herself w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivek Shauq
Vivek Shauq (21 June 1963 – 10 January 2011) was an Indian actor, comedian, writer and singer. He had acted in Hindi and Punjabi films, television serials, theatre and television commercials. He was also a popular writer and singer. Shauq was also involved with the Sant Nirankari Mission. He was fluent in Urdu. He was also the founding member of the Nonsense Club. He died of a heart attack on 10 January 2011 in Mumbai, at the age of 47. He was survived by his wife and three children. Early life Shauq was born on 21 June 1963 in Chandigarh. His father died in 1980 and his mother in the late 80s. He did his study from Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC). Career Shauq started his acting career in theatre and television. He starred in ''Ulta Pulta'' and ''Flop Show'' on Doordarshan, alongside Jaspal Bhatti. He then shifted his focus to Punjabi films and Hindi films. His first Hindi film was ''Barsaat Ki Raat'' in 1998. He was noticed in '' Gadar: Ek Prem Katha''. His prominent f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mustan Burmawalla
Upper Mustang (formerly Kingdom of Lo) is an upper part (Northern area) of Mustang District, which is located in Nepal. The ''Upper Mustang'' was a restricted kingdom until 1992 which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages. Tibetan culture has been preserved by the relative isolation of the region from the outside world. Life in Mustang revolves around tourism, animal husbandry, and trade. The ''Upper Mustang'' comprise the northern two-thirds of Mustang District of Gandaki Province, Nepal. It consists of three rural municipalities namely Lo Manthang, Dalome, and Baragung Muktichhetra. The southern third (lower Mustang) of the district is called Thak and is the homeland of the Thakali, who speak the Thakali language, and whose culture combines Tibetan and Nepalese elements. Mustang's status as a kingdom ended in 2008 when its suzerain Kingdom of Nepal became a republic. The infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbas Burmawalla
Abbas may refer to: People * Abbas (name), list of people with the name, including: ** Abbas ibn Ali, Popularly known as Hazrat-e-Abbas (brother of Imam Hussayn) **Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of Muhammad ** Mahmoud Abbas (born 1935), Palestinian president ** Abbas (actor) (born 1975), Indian actor ** Abbas the Great (1571–1629), Fifth Safavid Shah of Iran Places Algeria * Kingdom of Ait Abbas ** Kalâa of Ait Abbas Azerbaijan * Abbas, Azerbaijan Iraq * Al Abbas Mosque, shrine of Abbas ibn Ali in Karbala Iran Khuzestan Province * Abbas, Ahvaz * Abbas, Behbahan Lorestan Province * Abbas, Dowreh * Abbas Barfi * Abbas-e Kalpat United Kingdom In English place-names the affix "Abbas" denotes former ownership by an abbey. * Abbas Combe, Somerset * Abbas Hall, Suffolk * Bradford Abbas, Dorset * Cerne Abbas, Dorset * Compton Abbas, Dorset * Itchen Abbas, Hampshire * Melbury Abbas, Dorset * Milton Abbas, Dorset * Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset See also * Abba (disambiguati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film and it is derived from the classical comedy in theatre. Some of the earliest silent films were comedies, as slapstick comedy often relies on visual depictions, without requiring sound. When sound films became more prevalent during the 1930s, comedy films took another swing, as laughter could result from burlesque situations but also dialogue. Comedy, compared with other film genres, puts much more focus on individual stars, with many former stand-up comics transitioning to the film industry due to their popularity. In '' The Screenwriters Taxonomy'' (2017), Eric R. Williams contends that film genres are fundamentally based upon a film's atmosphere, character, and story. Therefore the labels "drama" and "comedy" are t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thriller Film
Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre. Tension is created by delaying what the audience sees as inevitable, and is built through situations that are menacing or where escape seems impossible. The cover-up of important information from the viewer, and fight and chase scenes are common methods. Life is typically threatened in a thriller film, such as when the protagonist does not realize that they are entering a dangerous situation. Thriller films' characters conflict with each other or with an outside force, which can sometimes be abstract. The protagonist is usually set against a problem, such as an escape, a mission, or a mystery. Screenwriter and scholar Eric R. Williams identifies thriller films as one of eleven super-genres in his screenwriters' taxonomy, claiming that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
