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Bhoothnath
''Bhoothnath'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Vivek Sharma, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Aman Siddiqui, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav and features Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo appearance. The film is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1887 short story "The Canterville Ghost". "Bhoothnath" was released on 9 May 2008, receiving positive reviews from critics. It was well received by audiences and popular among children, becoming a success at the box office. The performances of the main cast were praised by critics and audiences alike. A sequel titled '' Bhoothnath Returns'', written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was released on 11 April 2014; it shares a remote connection with the original. Plot One windy night, a young couple sneaks into the Nath Villa, a huge bungalow in Goa, only to discover that a ghost haunts the house, causing them to flee. Aditya, an engineer working on a cruise line, moves into the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhoothnath Returns
''Bhoothnath Returns'' () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Bhushan Kumar. A sequel to 2008 film ''Bhoothnath'', the film revolves around Bhoothnath (Amitabh Bachchan) who is mocked in a ''Bhoothworld'' for his inability to scare children before being sent back to Earth to redeem himself. The film was released on 11 April 2014. Election Commission of India demanded tax-free status for ''Bhoothnath Returns'', stating, "The state governments should support the strong social message that emanates from the film. Granting tax-free status to this film would make people aware about their rights as voters like making voter ID cards or not treating polling day as holiday". The Uttar Pradesh Government has declared tax-free status to film on 30 April 2014. Plot The story continues from the previous film. Kailash Nath, also known as Bhoothnath, enters the ''Bhoothworld'', where he is mocked and questioned about his abil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aman Siddiqui
''Bhoothnath'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Vivek Sharma, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Aman Siddiqui, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav and features Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo appearance. The film is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1887 short story "The Canterville Ghost". "Bhoothnath" was released on 9 May 2008, receiving positive reviews from critics. It was well received by audiences and popular among children, becoming a success at the box office. The performances of the main cast were praised by critics and audiences alike. A sequel titled ''Bhoothnath Returns'', written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was released on 11 April 2014; it shares a remote connection with the original. Plot One windy night, a young couple sneaks into the Nath Villa, a huge bungalow in Goa, only to discover that a ghost haunts the house, causing them to flee. Aditya, an engineer working on a cruise line, moves into the vil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivek Sharma
Vivek Sharma is an Indian filmmaker. He became recognised for his work when Amitabh Bachchan himself agreed to work with his directorial debut '' Bhoothnath''. Early life Vivek Sharma was born in a Brahmin family in Jabalpur , Madhya Pradesh. He completed his Master Of Science in Physics and topped the Computer Branch. His inclination towards Cinema and writing was inborn and he aspired to become a filmmaker. Career In 1992 Vivek Sharma shifted to his dream city Mumbai and joined Mr. Mahesh Bhatt as assistant director. He continued working with him for long six years and did manny big films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke , Naajayaz, Chaahat (1996 film), Duplicate (1998 film) , Angaaray (1998 film) etc. He became close to Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla and eventually joined their company Dreamz Unlimited which produced manny hit films like Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Aśoka (film), Chalte Chalte (2003 film) etc Vivek Sharma's good command over languages specially H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nitesh Tiwari
Nitesh Tiwari is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his works in Bollywood. He debuted as a co-director in '' Chillar Party'' (2011) which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year. He then helmed the supernatural political drama '' Bhoothnath Returns'' (2014). In 2016, Tiwari scripted and directed '' Dangal'' which was screened at the Beijing International Film Festival in April 2017 and second BRICS festival in June 2017. The film is the highest-grossing Indian film and the fifth highest grossing non-English film, having collected over of which more than 1,200 crore was earned in China, where it has emerged as one of the top 20 highest-grossers of all time. Tiwari has garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Director at the 62nd Filmfare Awards, and the Telstra People's Choice Award at the 2017 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. His next was the blockbuster comedy-drama film ''Chhichhore'' (2019), earning him wider critical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav (born 16 March 1971) is an Indian actor which works in Hindi, Punjabi Marathi, Telugu and one Gujarati and one Bengali and one avadhi, comedian and film maker known for his work in Indian Film industry. His breakthrough came in Ram Gopal Varma's ''Jungle'' (2000), in which he played a negative role. Although he has gained widespread recognition through his comic performances over the years and has been nominated for several awards such as Filmfare and Screen Awards. Some of his most notable work includes '' Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003), ''Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'' (2004), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), '' Waqt: The Race Against Time'' (2005), ''Phir Hera Pheri'' (2006), '' Partner'' (2007), ''Bhoothnath'' (2008), '' Krazzy 4'' (2008), ''Krrish 3'' (2013), ''Judwaa 2'' (2017), '' Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'' (2022) and in several movies of Priyadarshan such as ''Hungama'' (2003), ''Garam Masala'' (2005), ''Malamaal Weekly'' (2005), '' Chup Chup Ke'' (2006), '' Bhagam Bhag'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyanshu Chatterjee
Priyanshu Chatterjee (born 20 February 1973) is an Indian actor and former model known for his works in Bollywood, and Bengali cinema. He made his Hindi film debut in the box-office big success '' Tum Bin'' in 2001. His other recognized work includes ''Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai'', '' Dil Ka Rishta'', '' Pinjar'', ''Bhootnath'', ''Hate Story 3'', '' Baadshaho'' and ''Shikara''. Career Priyanshu Chatterjee started his modelling career working with projects such as Digjam's Print Campaign, Wills Cigarettes, Levi's and Four Square. Following this, he appeared in a Udit Narayan music video . Chatterjee made his acting debut with '' Tum Bin'' (2001), a romantic drama. Bollywood Hungama while reviewing ''Tum Bin'', wrote of Chatterjee's performance "Priyanshu has the meatier role and he performs it with utmost sincerity." After the success of ''Tum Bin'', the director of the film, Anubhav Sinha, decided to cast Priyanshu Chatterjee in his next project, which was ''Aapko Pehl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Chopra
Ravi Chopra (27 September 1946 – 12 November 2014) was an Indian film and television director, producer and screenwriter. Early life Chopra was the son of producer and director B.R.Chopra and nephew of Yash Chopra. Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra are his cousins. Career Film career Chopra started his career assisting his father B.R. Chopra in films like, '' Dastaan'' (1972) and '' Dhund'' (1973). He also assisted his uncle Yash Chopra in '' Ittefaq'' (1969). Eventually, he made his independent directorial debut with '' Zameer'' (1975), produced under the family banner, B. R. Films. In 1980, he directed the ensemble disaster film ''The Burning Train'', which over the years is considered a cult classic. Other films he directed included '' Mazdoor'' (1983), Aaj Ki Awaaz, '' Dehleez'' (1986), Pratigyabadh, ''Kal Ki Awaz'' (1992). Then he, along with his father, directed TV series Mahabharat (1988–89) Since 2006, the only movies Ravi produced after his father's death was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tashan (film)
''Tashan'' () is a 2008 Indian action comedy film written by Vijay Krishna Acharya in his directorial debut and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. Starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles with Anil Kapoor as the lead antagonist, it was released on 25 April 2008. Plot Jeetendra Kumar Makwana a.k.a. Jimmy Cliff (Saif Ali Khan) is a call center executive who also teaches English. Pooja Singh (Kareena Kapoor) shows up outside his class and says she needs private tutoring. Without any hesitation, Jimmy quickly agrees as he has already fallen in love with her; he later finds out that Pooja's boss Lakhan Singh Ballebaaz a.k.a. Bhaiyyaji (Anil Kapoor) is the one who has to be tutored. As their love grows, Pooja reveals that she is only working for Bhaiyyaji to pay her debts, so she can then go to Haridwar to scatter her father's ashes. They decide to steal Bhaiyyaji's money and run away. The couple succeeds in their mission, and Jimmy asks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (; born as Amitabh Shrivastav; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.* * * * * Referred to as the '' Shahenshah of Bollywood'' (in reference to his 1988 film '' Shahenshah''), ''Sadi ka Mahanayak'' (Hindi for, "Greatest actor of the century"), ''Star of the Millennium'', or ''Big B''.* * * During the 1970s1980s, he was the most dominant actor in the Indian movie scene; the French director François Truffaut called him a "one-man industry." Bachchan was born in 1942 in Allahabad to the Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his wife, the social activist Teji Bachchan. He was educated at Sherwood College, Nainital, and Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. His film career started in 1969 as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen's film ''Bh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Canterville Ghost
"The Canterville Ghost" is a humorous short story by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in '' The Court and Society Review'', 23 February and 2 March 1887. The story is about an American family who moved to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead English nobleman, who killed his wife and was then walled in and starved to death by his wife's brothers. It has been adapted for the stage and screen several times. Summary The American Minister to the Court of St James's, Hiram B. Otis and his family move into Canterville Chase, an English country house, despite warnings from Lord Canterville that the house is haunted. Mr. Otis says that he will take the furniture as well as the ghost at valuation. The Otis family includes Mr. and Mrs. Otis, their eldest son Washington, their daughter Virginia and the Otis twins. At first, none of the Otis family believes in ghosts but shortly after they move in, none of them can deny the presenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla (born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, film producer and entrepreneur. She established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. Recognised for her comic timing and vivacious on-screen persona, she is the recipient of several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards. After winning the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant at age 16, Chawla made her acting debut with a brief appearance in the film ''Sultanat'' (1986), and had her breakthrough role in the tragic romance film '' Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' (1988), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She propelled her career forward with starring roles in '' Lootere'' (1993), '' Aaina'' (1993), '' Darr'' (1993), and '' Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke'' (1993), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Further success came in 1997 with '' Deewana Mastana'', '' Yes Boss'', and '' Ishq''. The following decade, Chawla was willing to play a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashish Chaudhary
''Ashish Chaudhary'' (born 21 July 1978) is an Indian television actor who has acted in many Hindi films and TV shows. He is best known for portraying Boman in the comedy films ''Dhamaal'' and ''Double Dhamaal'', winning '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6'', participating in ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8'' and playing Mrityunjay Roy in the romantic thriller TV series ''Beyhadh 2 ''Beyhadh 2'' () is an Indian revenge television drama series which aired from 2 December 2019 to 31 March 2020 on Sony TV. It starred Jennifer Winget, Shivin Narang and Ashish Chaudhary.. Plot Maya Jaisingh, internationally best-selling au ...''. Filmography Films Television Music videos References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chaudhary, Aashish Living people 20th-century Indian male actors Indian male models Male actors in Hindi cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors from Guwahati 1978 births Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi participants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
