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Mandakini (actress)
Mandakini (born Yasmeen Joseph; 30 July 1963) is an Indian former actress. She is best remembered for her lead role in the 1985 popular film ''Ram Teri Ganga Maili''. Early life Mandakini was born on July 30, 1963, in Meerut as Yasmeen Joseph to a British father and a Kashmiri mother. At the young age of 22, she was discovered by legendary film director Raj Kapoor and given the screen name "Mandakini". Film career Mandakini got her first movie in the Hindi film industry when she was cast in the lead role in the 1985 movie ''Ram Teri Ganga Maili'' by film producer-director Raj Kapoor opposite his youngest son Rajiv Kapoor. The film was a blockbuster, and it earned Mandakini a Filmfare nomination as Best Actress. She caused a stir after she was seen partially nude in two sequences of the film. She then acted in a few more successful films, such as '' Dance Dance'' with Mithun Chakraborty, ''Kahan Hai Kanoon'' with Aditya Pancholi and ''Pyaar Karke Dekho'' with Govinda, but could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meerut
Meerut (, IAST: ''Meraṭh'') is a city in Meerut district of the western part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies northeast of the national capital New Delhi, within the National Capital Region and west of the state capital Lucknow. , Meerut is the 33rd most populous urban agglomeration and the 26th most populous city in India. It ranked 292nd in 2006 and is projected to rank 242nd in 2020 in the list of largest cities and urban areas in the world. The municipal area (as of 2016) is . The city is one of the largest producers of sports goods, and the largest producer of musical instruments in India. The city is also an education hub in western Uttar Pradesh, and is also known as the "Sports City Of India". The city is famous for being the starting point of the 1857 rebellion against Company rule in India. Origin of the name The city may have derived its name from 'Mayarashtra' (Sanskrit: मयराष्ट्र), the capital of the kingdom of Mayasura, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhism
Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religions, Indian religion or Indian philosophy#Buddhist philosophy, philosophical tradition based on Pre-sectarian Buddhism, teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in History of India, northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and Silk Road transmission of Buddhism, gradually spread throughout much of Asia via the Silk Road. It is the Major religious groups, world's fourth-largest religion, with over 520 million followers (Buddhists) who comprise seven percent of the global population. The Buddha taught the Middle Way, a path of spiritual development that avoids both extreme asceticism and hedonism. It aims at liberation from clinging and craving to things which are impermanent (), incapable of satisfying ('), and without a lasting essence (), ending the cycle of death and rebirth (). A summary of this path is expressed in the Noble Eightfold Path, a Bhavana, training of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loha (1987 Film)
''Loha'' () is a 1987 Hindi action thriller film directed by Raj N. Sippy. It was released in India on 23 January 1987. It stars Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Karan Kapoor, Madhavi, Mandakini and Amrish Puri. The film was one of that year's highest-grossing films. It became Dharmendra's first hit of the year 1987, where he went on to deliver 7 more outright hits and hence, represented one of his best career years as well as an all-time record year for any Hindi film star. Story Honest and diligent Police Inspector Amar (Dharmendra) is a middle-class man living in Bombay. In his attempt to arrest bandit Sher Singh (Amrish Puri), he and Inspector Dayal (Raza Murad) are attacked. Amar survives, but Dayal gets his legs crushed under a truck and is, as a result, unable to walk without a wheelchair. Subsequently, Amar arrests local politician Jagannath Prasad (Kader Khan), who gets released without being charged while Amar gets reprimanded, and decides to resign. Shortly thereafter, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apne Apne
''Apne Apne ''( ''Our Own'') is a 1987 Hindi-language drama film, produced and directed by Ramesh Behl under the Rose Movies banner. It stars Jeetendra, Rekha, Hema Malini and music composed by R. D. Burman. The film is recorded as a ''flop'' at the box office. Plot Ravi Kapoor is a multimillionaire, who lives with his mother and runs a construction business, his mother wants to make his marriage to a foreign returned girl Seema, who also comes from another wealthy family. But Ravi is already in love with a poor orphan girl Sharda. Ravi introduces her to his mother, but she instantly disapproves of her, so Ravi doesn't have any other choice except to leave the house and marry Sharda. After some time, Sharda becomes pregnant, Ravi's mother also relents and changes her mind and welcomes them back to home. But things get changed when Sharda meets with an accident, has a miscarriage, and is told that she will never be able to conceive again. So she decides to get rid of her from Rav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazloom
''Mazloom'' is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by C.P. Dixit and produced by Ranjit Virk, starring Suresh Oberoi, Anita Raj and Mandakini in lead roles. Plot summary Purnima is raped by a stranger (Shakti Kapoor) in a train and is too ashamed to talk about the incident. She becomes pregnant and her parents find out. Her father (Pinchoo Kapoor) dies of shock upon hearing this. Since it is too late to abort the baby, she gives birth to a baby boy and her mother gives him away to a stranger. A few days later, Purnima marries Vijay (Suresh Oberoi), but ironically the same child ends up in their care, and they name him Rajan ( Arjun). Years later, Purnima gives birth to another child, named Aman. The two boys grow up, and sibling's rivalry prevails to such an extent that they eventually fall in love with the same woman, Meena ( Mandakini). Things become increasingly complicated and one member of their family is killed, and another, arrested. Cast *Suresh O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaal (1986 Film)
''Jaal'' () is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by F.C. Mehra, Parvesh C. Mehra under the Eagle Films banner and directed by Umesh Mehra. It stars Rekha, Mithun Chakraborty, Mandakini, Moon Moon Sen and music composed by Anu Malik. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Kirai Dada'' (1987). Plot The film begins with a convict Sathpal Verma released from prison. In a terminally ill state, he moves on a search and dies at the house of popular courtesan Meena Bai disclosing a truth. Immediately, she falsifies herself as dead and takes a new name Amita. Subsequently, she finds the whereabouts of Shankar son of Sathpal. He is an unemployed youth who lives with his mother Shanti & sister Seema and they are under the misconception that Sathpal has passed away long back. Amita stipulates and appoints him as her white knight. Initially, she orders to reach the Taragarh estate owned by a diabolic person Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, and obtain a job. Knowing it, Shanti angst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aag Aur Shola
''Aag Aur Shola'' ( ''Fire & Flames'') is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action romance film, produced by Prasan Kapoor under the Tirupati Pictures Enterprises banner, written by Kader Khan and directed by K. Bapaiah. It stars Jeetendra, Sridevi, Mandakini, and Ashish Chanana, with music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film was a remake of the Tamil film '' Uyirullavarai Usha''. Plot The film begins at a college where a naughty guy Raju falls for his fellow collegian vainglory girl Usha. Being cognizant of it, Nagesh brother of Usha is a gorilla of crime drubs Raju. At that point, Raju learns regarding Vishal a justice-seeking ruffian is the only one that can confront Nagesh. Thus, the love birds seek his help when Vishal affirms that the twosome must be courageous to keep up their love by divulging his past. Vishal beau Aarti whose love is sacred but Aarti’s venomous uncle barred them which resulted in her death. Before dying, Aarti takes a word from him that never all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeeva (1986 Film)
Jeeva is a 1986 Bollywood action thriller film starring Sanjay Dutt and Mandakini in lead roles. The film is directed by Raj N. Sippy and produced by his brother Romu N. Sippy under the production house Rupam Pictures. The film was a box office hit when released. The soundtrack of the film contains the ever-popular song "Roz Roz Aankhon Tale". Plot The plot revolves around ''Jeevan Thakurs (Sanjay Dutt) fight against the local cunning money lender ''Lala'' ( Pran) and his ally ''Inspector Dushant Singh'' ( Anupam Kher), wanting revenge for killing his parents. Orphaned in his young age, Jeevan is raised in a gang of dacoits where he takes the name ''Jeeva''. After the death of the leader of the gang, Jeeva gets in bitter terms with another contender for the leadership, ''Lakhan'' (Shakti Kapoor) and fall in love with ''Nalini''. Cast *Sanjay Dutt as Jeevan Singh / Jeeva Thakur * Mandakini as Nalini * Amjad Khan as Sardar *Shakti Kapoor as Lakhan * Sachin as Gopal Singh *Gulsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Om (1986 Film)
''Om'' (or ''Aum'') (; sa, ॐ, ओम्, translit=Ōṃ, translit-std=IAST) is a sacred sound, syllable, mantra, and an invocation in Hinduism. ''Om'' is the prime symbol of Hinduism.Krishna Sivaraman (2008), ''Hindu Spirituality Vedas Through Vedanta'', Motilal Banarsidass, , page 433 It is variously said to be the essence of the supreme Absolute, consciousness,James Lochtefeld (2002), "Om", ''The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism'', Vol. 2: N-Z, Rosen Publishing. , page 482Om . ''Merriam-Webster'' (2013), Pronounced: \ˈōm\ '' Ātman,'' '','' or the cosmic world.David Leemin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simhasanam (1986 Film)
''Simhasanam'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Epic film, epic Historical drama, historical film written, directed, edited, and produced by Krishna (Telugu actor), Krishna, who starred alongside Jaya Prada, Radha (actress), Radha, and Mandakini (actress), Mandakini. The film was simultaneously made in Hindi as ''Singhasan''. Based on a folklore tale, the film released on 21 March 1986. ''Simhasanam'' is the first 70 mm stereophonic sound film in Telugu cinema. Plot The kingdom of Dasarna Kingdom, Dasarna has a brave and able army chief by the name of Vikrama Simha. Princess Alakananda Devi is in love with him. The chief minister contrives to dethrone the king and procure the throne for his son. But as long as Vikrama Singha is present, his plans cannot bear fruit. So he traps Vikrama Singha by getting false witnesses to testify that he has tried to kill the princess. Vikrama Simha is exiled. Meanwhile, the neighbouring kingdom of Avanti has the crown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mera Saathi
''Mera Saathi'' ( ''My Companion'') is a 1985 Hindi-language action-drama film, produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sree Brahmarambika Films banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Rajiv Kapoor, Mandakini in the pivotal roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu movie '' Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). Plot Ranga is a ruffian whose life changes with the sudden entry of an unbeknownst Ragini. Knowing that she has fled from the house to avoid forcibly knitting with a rogue Bansi Das. Ranga saves her from him and they couple up. Being cognizant of Ranga's lifestyle, Ragini requests him to reform which he does so. Years roll by, and the couple is blessed with a girl Shanti and Ranga with his hard work turns into a millionaire. Here Shanti falls for a guy Shyam an acolyte of Bansi Das. Learning it, Ranga refuses their espousal, so, they secretly wedlock. Soon after, Shanti is subjected to punishments, so, Ranga surrenders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoga
Yoga (; sa, योग, lit=yoke' or 'union ) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control (yoke) and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind ('' Chitta'') and mundane suffering (''Duḥkha''). There is a wide variety of schools of yoga, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism,Stuart Ray Sarbacker, ''Samādhi: The Numinous and Cessative in Indo-Tibetan Yoga''. SUNY Press, 2005, pp. 1–2.Tattvarthasutra .1 see Manu Doshi (2007) Translation of Tattvarthasutra, Ahmedabad: Shrut Ratnakar p. 102. and traditional and modern yoga is practiced worldwide. Two general theories exist on the origins of yoga. The linear model holds that yoga originated in the Vedic period, as reflected in the Vedic textual corpus, and influenced Buddhism; according to author Edward Fitzpatrick Crangle, this model is mainly supported by Hindu scholars. Accordi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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