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Abbas Tyrewala
Abbas Tyrewala (born 15 May 1974) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and director. After making his mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer in the early 2000s, with award-winning films such as ''Maqbool'' (2003) and ''Munnabhai M.B.B.S.'' (2003). He made his debut as a director in 2008 with the romantic comedy film ''Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'' which became a critical and commercial hit and also featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A. R. Rahman. Biography Abbas Tyrewala was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 15 Mary 1974. He began working as a lyricist for the 2000 film ''Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!'' and 2001 film ''Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' before writing dialogues for films starting with Asoka (2001 film), ''Asoka'' (2001). He made his directorial debut in 2008 with the comedy film ''Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na'', starring Imran Khan (film actor), Imran Khan. His second directorial was the 2010 film ''Jhootha Hi Sahi'', starring John Abraham. Filmography Awards * 2004: Filmfare Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For centuries, the seven islands of Bombay were under the control of successive indigenous rulers before being ceded to the Portuguese Empire, and subsequently to the East India Company in 1661, as part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paanch
''Paanch'' () is a 2003 Indian crime thriller film written and directed by Anurag Kashyap in his directing debut, starring Kay Kay Menon, Aditya Srivastava, Vijay Maurya, Joy Fernandes, and Tejaswini Kolhapure. The film is loosely based on the 1976–77 Joshi-Abhyankar serial murders in Pune. ''Paanch'' did not receive a theatrical or home-video release. The Central Board of Film Certification raised objections due to the film's violence, depiction of drug abuse, and use of strong language. After some cuts, the film was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification in 2001. However, despite the director's protests, it was not approved for release. The story was considered too disturbing for the general public, and the production lacked the budget for reshoots. ''Paanch'' was later made available through torrent websites and screened at several film festivals. Plot A kidnapping plot goes awry when four friends plan to kidnap their own friend, who is accidentally killed. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay 69
''Vijay 69'' is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Akshay Roy starring Anupam Kher in the titular role alongside Chunky Pandey and Mihir Ahuja. The film was released on 8 November 2024 on Netflix to mixed-to-positive reviews. Plot Vijay Mathew, a 69-year-old retired swimming coach, lives a monotonous and lonely life in Delhi. Since the passing of his beloved wife, he has lost all sense of purpose, spending his days in quiet solitude, reminiscing about the past. His once-active lifestyle has given way to a sedentary routine, and his interactions are mostly limited to his old friend, Prakash (played by Chunky Pandey), who often teases him about growing old and "wasting away." One day, while going through his late wife's belongings, Vijay stumbles upon an old journal she had kept. Inside, he finds a list of dreams and aspirations she had wished for him to achieve. Among them is a challenge that shakes him to the core—completing a full triathlon. The words, wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pathaan (film)
''Pathaan'' () is a 2023 Indian Hindi cinema, Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the titular role, alongside Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, and Ashutosh Rana. It is the fourth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and the first instalment in the universe to establish crossovers between characters from other universe films. The film follows Pathaan, an exiled Research and Analysis Wing, RAW agent, who works with ISI agent Rubina Mohsin, to take down Jim, a former RAW agent turned rogue, who plans to attack India with a deadly lab-generated virus. Principal photography commenced in November 2020 in Mumbai. The film was shot in various locations in India, Afghanistan, Spain, United Arab Emirates, UAE, Turkey, Russia, Italy, and France. The film's soundtrack was composed by Vishal–Shekhar, while Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara composed the background sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War (2019 Film)
''War'' is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. Written by Anand, Shridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala on the basis of an original story by Chopra and Anand, it serves as the third installment in the YRF Spy Universe. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in the lead roles, with Vaani Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles; the story follows an Indian RAW agent on an assignment to eliminate his former mentor who has gone rogue. Principal photography commenced in September 2018. Tentatively titled ''Fighters'', the title was announced as ''War'' through a teaser on 15 July 2019. The film was made on an estimated budget of with a further spent on print and advertising. Two songs were composed by Vishal–Shekhar while brothers Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara composed the background score, replacing Anand's frequent collaborators Salim–Sulaiman, who had pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang Bang!
''Bang Bang!'' is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Fox Star Studios. An official remake of the 2010 American film ''Knight and Day'', it marks Anand's running foray into the action genre, and stars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, alongside Javed Jaffrey, Danny Denzongpa, Kanwaljit Singh, Deepti Naval, Vikram Gokhale and Pavan Malhotra. The soundtrack and background score were handled by Vishal–Shekhar and Salim–Sulaiman respectively, marking the latter's final collaboration with Anand, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sunil Patel and Akiv Ali respectively. In the film, a mysterious thief encounters an unassuming bank receptionist, which sets off a chain of events resulting in a series of escapades. ''Bang Bang!'', made on a budget of , was released in conventional and IMAX theatres on 2 October 2014, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and was also released with dubbed versions on the sam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue (2009 Film)
''Blue'' is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film co-written and directed by Anthony D'Souza, and produced by Dhilin Mehta under Shree Astavinayak Cine Vision Limited. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan, and Rahul Dev. Katrina Kaif and Kabir Bedi appear in cameo appearances. Loosely based on the Hollywood film '' Into the Blue'' (2005) and its sequel '' Into the Blue 2: The Reef'' (2009), it explores a diver, haunted by his past, who must confront it in order to save his younger brother and girlfriend from a gangster, while his employer and good friend coaxes him to recover a lost, sunken treasure which he refuses to. ''Blue'' was released during the Diwali festival on 16 October 2009 and received mixed reviews from critics. During the time of release, it was the most expensive Indian film made until then, produced with a budget of more than $21 million. Featuring music composed by A.R. Rahman, ''Blue'' failed to recover its high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Taali
''De Taali'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Eeshwar Nivas and produced by Ravi Walia. It stars Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, Ayesha Takia, and Rimi Sen, and is a remake of the 2001 film '' Saving Silverman''. The film revolves around three childhood friends who have grown together and when a new girl enters their life, the whole dynamics of their friendship change. The film was initially titled ''Jalsa'' but was later named ''De Taali'' after a song in the movie. The film was released on 20 June 2008, and was a box-office bomb. Plot Abhishek 'Abhi', Paresh 'Paglu', and Amrita 'Amu' have been best friends since their childhood. Abhi's father is a very rich businessman, and his only son has no interest in work. Abhi has had many girlfriends, but none of them lasted long. Paglu and Abhi's father ask Amu to marry Abhi because they know each other very well. One day Abhi comes and tells Amu that he loves his childhood friend; Amu thinks that she is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salaam Namaste
''Salaam Namaste'' (transl. ''Hello Greetings'') is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Siddharth Anand, in his directorial debut, and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta, with supporting performances from Arshad Warsi, Tania Zaetta, and Jugal Hansraj. Set in Melbourne, Australia, the narrative follows Nick and Ambar, two modern Indian expatriates who navigate the challenges of cohabitation, career, and unexpected parenthood after choosing to live together without marriage. The film marked Anand's debut as a director and was the first Indian film to be shot entirely in Australia. Principal photography took place across various locations in and around Melbourne. The music was composed by Vishal–Shekhar, with lyrics by Jaideep Sahni. Released theatrically on 9 September 2005, ''Salaam Namaste'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. The performances, directio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shikhar (2005 Film)
Shikhar () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language drama film produced and directed by John Matthew Matthan. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu, Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao in lead roles, while Manoj Joshi, Javed Sheikh, and Sushant Singh play other key roles. The music was composed by Viju Shah with cinematography by A. K. Bir and editing by Ajoy Varma. The film released on 30 December 2005. The film revolves around an overambitious businessman (played by Devgn) who tricks a naive boy (played by Kapoor) in order to sell his land to him to build his tower projects. Plot The story is about Gaurav Gupta, a successful businessman who started with nothing and believes that only money can fuel his ambitions. When he interests himself in building a tower in an abandoned village, he makes his mind up and agrees to build it at any cost, with the support of crooked politician Amrit Patil. However, the owner of the land, Shrikant Vardhan, does not accept the tower to be built. Therefo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaada (2005 Film)
''Vaada'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romantic mystery thriller film directed by Satish Kaushik. The film stars Arjun Rampal, Amisha Patel, and Zayed Khan in lead roles. The story revolves around a murder amidst a convoluted love triangle. It was released on 7 January 2005. It is a remake of '' Sabhash'' starring Parthiban, Divya Unni, and Ranjith. Plot Rahul Verma and Karan Srivastav are business partners. The film begins with the discovery of the body of Pooja Verma, Rahul's wife. Pooja has apparently committed suicide by hanging herself; however, before the postmortem can take place, her body goes missing. A flashback reveals that Karan used to be Pooja's boyfriend. Karan was extremely possessive of Pooja, and the pair broke up in the mall after an incident and then later tried to force her to leave her father. After the breakup, Karan leaves town, and Pooja meets Rahul, who is a loving and successful businessman. The pair get married; however, tragedy strikes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Hoon Na
''Main Hoon Na'' () is a 2004 Hindi-language masala film directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan and Ratan Jain under the banners Red Chillies Entertainment and Venus Movies. The film, which marks Farah Khan's directorial debut, stars Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Suniel Shetty, Amrita Rao and Zayed Khan, alongside Kirron Kher, Murali Sharma, Kabir Bedi, Boman Irani, and Naseeruddin Shah. In the film, Major Ram Prasad Sharma is sent on a covert mission to pose as a college student and protect the general's daughter from a dangerous rogue soldier and reunite with his father’s long lost family. Development for the film began as early as 2001; however, it faced a number of delays during production. ''Main Hoon Na'' is notable for approaching the Indo-Pakistani conflict from a neutral perspective. Filming took place at St. Paul's School and the surrounding state of West Bengal. The film is also the first production of Red Chillies Entertainment. ''Main Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
