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Jodha Akbar
''Jodha Akbar'' is an Indian Historical drama television series that aired from 18 June 2013 to 7 August 2015 on Zee TV and is also digitally available on ZEE5. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms. Starring Rajat Tokas and Paridhi Sharma, it was a successful show with praises for its cast performances. Plot ''Jodha Akbar'' is an epic drama that focuses on how the marriage policy brings the love of Jodha Bai and Akbar in a measure that has changed the destiny of India. This drama period also describes the wars of this time and the relations between the Mughals and Rajputs and how Jodha and Akbar face trials and tribulations to be together. The drama also focuses on the operating Queens, courts, courtesans, ministers and their influence on the love story of Akbar and Jodha Bai. Finally, the show also portrays how Mughal Emperor Jalaluddin Muhammad acquires the title 'Akbar' from the people of India. Jalaluddin Mohammad, a fearless warrior, son of Empero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Drama
A historical drama (also period drama, costume drama, and period piece) is a work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television. Historical drama includes historical fiction and romances, adventure films, and swashbucklers. A period piece may be set in a vague or general era such as the Middle Ages, or a specific period such as the Roaring Twenties, or the recent past. Scholarship Films set in historical times have always been some of the most popular works. D. W. Griffith's ''The Birth of a Nation'' and Buster Keaton's '' The General'' are examples of popular early American works set during the U.S. Civil War. In different eras different subgenres have risen to popularity, such as the westerns and sword and sandal films that dominated North American cinema in the 1950s. The ''costume drama'' is often separated as a genre of historical dramas. Early critics defined them as films focusing on romance and relationships in sumptuous surroundings, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akbar
Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar (25 October 1542 – 27 October 1605), popularly known as Akbar the Great ( fa, ), and also as Akbar I (), was the third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605. Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun, under a regent, Bairam Khan, who helped the young emperor expand and consolidate Mughal domains in India. A strong personality and a successful general, Akbar gradually enlarged the Mughal Empire to include much of the Indian subcontinent. His power and influence, however, extended over the entire subcontinent because of Mughal military, political, cultural, and economic dominance. To unify the vast Mughal state, Akbar established a centralised system of administration throughout his empire and adopted a policy of conciliating conquered rulers through marriage and diplomacy. To preserve peace and order in a religiously and culturally diverse empire, he adopted policies that won him the support of his non-Muslim subjects. Eschewing tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ataga Khan
Shamsuddin Muhammad Atgah Khan (died 16 May 1562), also known as Khan-e-Kalan Shamsu'd-Din Muhammad Khan Atgah Khan, was a prominent figure in the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar. He held important positions in Akbar's court, including that of ''wakil'' (advisor or minister), to which he was appointed in November 1561, much to displeasure of Maham Anga, another prominent advisor, whose son, Adham Khan, murdered him in 1562. Ataga Khan was the husband of Jiji Anga, one of Akbar's wet nurses. Service under Humayun Shams-ud-din was the son of Mir Yar Muhammad of Ghazni, a simple farmer, and started life as a soldier in Kamran Mirza’s army. He saved Humayun from drowning in the Ganges. As reward, Humayun took him into his personal service and his wife Jiji became one of Akbar's foster-mothers. She was called foster-mother (''Anagah'') and her husband Shamsuddin was designated foster-father (''Atgah''). He also received the title of Khan and his biological son, Aziz became Ak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamida Banu Begum
Hamida Banu Begum ( 1527 – 29 August 1604), was the queen consort of the second Mughal emperor Humayun and the mother of his successor, the third Mughal emperor Akbar.The Humayun Nama: Gulbadan Begum's forgotten chronicle Yasmeen Murshed, The Daily Star, 27 June 2004. She was bestowed the title of Mariam Makani (), by her son, Akbar. She also bore the title of Padshah Begum during the reign of Akbar. Family Hamida Banu Begum was born 1527 to a family of |
Anarkali
Anarkali () was a legendary woman said to be loved by the 16th-century Mughal Prince Salim, who later became Emperor Jahangir. According to some accounts, Anarkali was the nickname of the courtesan Nadira Begum or Sharf-un-Nisa, though scholars hold varying opinions. According to speculative and fictional accounts, Anarkali had an illicit relationship with Salim, whose father, Mughal Emperor Akbar, had her executed by immurement. The character often appears in movies, books and historical fiction and is depicted in the 1960 Bollywood film ''Mughal-e-Azam'' in which she is portrayed by Madhubala. Historicity and development Anarkali was first mentioned in the journal of English tourist and trader William Finch, who visited the Mughal Empire on 24 August 1608. Western traveler accounts The earliest Western accounts about the sexual relationship between Salim and Anarkali were written by British travellers William Finch and Edward Terry. Finch reached Lahore in Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heena Parmar
Heena Parmar is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2011 with ''Haar Jeet'' where she portrayed Mihika Maansingh. Parmar is best known for her portrayal of Anarkali in ''Jodha Akbar'' and Rani Phool Bai Rathore in '' Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap''. Parmar also portrayed Chanda Maurya in '' Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat'', Madhavi Ranawat in '' Love Ka Hai Intezaar'' and ASP Aditi Sharma in '' Anjaan: Special Crimes Unit''. Career Parmar made her acting debut in 2011 with ''Haar Jeet''. From 2011 to 2012, she portrayed Mihika Maansingh in ''Haar Jeet'' and Saraswati Vishal Chaturvedi alongside Anshul Trivedi in ''Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki''. In 2013, she portrayed Ishita Scindia in '' Punar Vivaah'' alongside Akshay Dogra. From 2013 to 2014, she played Haseena in ''Dil Jo Keh Na Saka''. In 2014, she appeared in ''Itti Si Khushi'' as Akanksha and played Ragini in an episode of ''Ishq Kills''. In 2015, Parmar's portrayal of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Salim
Nur-ud-Din Muhammad Salim (30 August 1569 – 28 October 1627), known by his imperial name Jahangir (; ), was the fourth Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1605 until he died in 1627. He was named after the Indian Sufi saint, Salim Chishti. Early life Prince Salim was the third son born to Akbar and his favourite Queen Consort, Mariam-uz-Zamani in Fatehpur Sikri on 30 August 1569. He had two elder brothers, Hassan Mirza and Hussain Mirza, born as twins to his parents in 1564, both of whom died in infancy. Since these children had died in infancy, Akbar sought the blessing of holy men for an heir-apparent to his empire. When Akbar was informed of the news that his chief Hindu wife was expecting a child, an order was passed for the establishment of a royal palace in Sikri near the lodgings of Shaikh Salim Chisti, where the Empress could enjoy the repose being in the vicinity of the revered saint. Mariam was shifted to the palace established there and during her pregnancy, Ak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Bhatia
Ravi Bhatia is an Indian television actor. He is known for his portrayal of Salim in Zee TV's ''Jodha Akbar.'' Career He started with small roles in '' Dharamveer, Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki'', ''Veekram and Betaal.'' In ''Dharamveer'' as a debutant, Bhatia played the supporting role of Kranti. He was a contestant on the show '' Dadagiri'', where he was slapped by a female participant and responded by slapping her. The two were separated by several crew members, who also physically assaulted Bhatia on video. The incident resulted in his exclamations of "How can she slap?" becoming a meme. He later played the role of Salim in TV series Jodha Akbar and then played a supporting role in Star Plus show ''Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat'', and later played the lead role in Sahara One's '' Hamaari Beti Raaj Karegi''. In 2013, he was seen as Vivek in Zee TV’s ''Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se''. In 2014, he was selected out of 12 contestants for the role of Prince Salim in Ekta Kapoor's popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruqaiya Sultan Begum
Ruqaiya Sultan Begum (alternative spelling: Ruqayya, Ruqayyah) ( – 1626) was the first and chief wife of the third Mughal emperor, Akbar. Ruqaiya was a first cousin of her husband and was a Mughal princess by birth. Her father, Hindal Mirza, was the youngest brother of Akbar's father, Humayun. She was betrothed to Akbar at the age of nine and married him at 14, but remained childless throughout her marriage. She was being the first wife also known as ''Zan-i-Kalan''. In later life, she raised Akbar and Mariam-uz-Zamani's grandson, Khurram (the future emperor Shah Jahan). Family and lineage Ruqaiya Sultan Begum was born into the Timurid dynasty as a Mughal princess, and was the only daughter of Mughal prince Hindal Mirza, the youngest son of the first Mughal emperor Babur from his wife Dildar Begum. Ruqaiya's mother, Sultanam Begum, was the daughter of Muhammad Musa Khwaja and the younger sister of Mahdi Khwaja, who was the brother-in-law of Emperor Babur, being the husb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lavina Tandon
Lavina Tandon is an Indian television actress who started her career as a child artist. She is mainly known for her role of Ruqaiya Sultan Begum in the television series ''Jodha Akbar ''Jodha Akbar'' is an Indian Historical drama television series that aired from 18 June 2013 to 7 August 2015 on Zee TV and is also digitally available on ZEE5. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms. Starring Rajat Tokas a ...''. Filmography Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tandon, Lavina Living people Indian television actresses Indian film actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Hindi television Actresses in Hindi cinema 1991 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smiley Suri
Smilie Suri or Smiley Suri is an Indian model, actress and dancer, who appears in Bollywood films. Suri made her Bollywood debut with the 2005 film, '' Kalyug'', which was directed by her brother "Mohit Suri". The film turned out to be a certified box office huge success. She is the older sister of film director Mohit Suri and the niece of Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. as well as the cousin of Pooja Bhatt, Alia Bhatt and Emraan Hashmi. Career Smiley had assisted her director brother Mohit during the making of the 2005 film, '' Zeher'', which turned out to be a moderate success. Smiley Suri did one film, N. Chandra's ''Yeh Mera India'' after Kalyug. It had Anupam Kher, Seema Biswas and Rajpal Yadav. Unfortunately, it did not work. Then Smiley did a special appearance in '' Crook'' for her brother Mohit Suri. Then she shot for 'Downtown', which did not release. Personal life Smiley's maternal uncles are Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt while her first cousins are actors Emraan Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maham Anga
Maham Anga (died 1562) was the foster mother and chief wet nurse of the Mughal emperor Akbar. She was the political adviser of the teenage emperor and the de facto regent of the Mughal Empire from 1560 to 1562. Biography Maham Anga was Akbar's chief nurse prior to his enthronement at age of thirteen as Mughal emperor in 1556. Her own son, Adham Khan, as Akbar's foster brother, was almost regarded as one of the imperial family. Maham Anga, believed to be shrewd and ambitious, and very much in charge of the household and harem, sought to advance her own authority and that of her son. In 1560, the two tricked Akbar into coming to India without his regent and guardian Bairam Khan and were able to convince Akbar that now that he was seventeen, he did not need Bairam. Akbar dismissed his regent and sent him on a pilgrimage to Mecca. Months later, Bairam was murdered by an Afghan, and much of the former's power passed on to Maham Anga. Death Adham Khan's violent execution for the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
