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Oye! It's Friday!
''Oye! It's Friday!'' is an Indian variety talk show on NDTV Imagine hosted by Farhan Akhtar. It featured a new celebrity every week. The show was made up of special performances by dancers and singers, jokes and light-hearted comedy. Guest stars * Karan Johar * Priyanka Chopra * Aamir Khan * Arjun Rampal * Shilpa Shetty * Shahrukh Khan * Sonam Kapoor * Ranbir Kapoor * Sourav Ganguly * Deepika Padukone * Hrithik Roshan * Abhishek Bachchan * Mugdha Godse * Katrina Kaif * Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy * Kangana Ranaut Performance Stars * Amrita Arora * Kailash Kher * Monica Bedi * Neha Dhupia * Tanushree Dutta * Hard Kaur * Suzanne D'Mello * Shamita Shetty * Hussain Kuwajerwala * Anoushka Shankar Reception Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave the show 1 out of 5, writing, "Unlike the program it tries to model itself along the lines of -- Saturday Night Live or The Ellen DeGeneres Show ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' is an American first-run syndicated talk show that was hos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar (born 9 January 1974) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and singer who works in Hindi films. Born to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he established the production company Excel Entertainment, along with Ritesh Sidhwani, in 1999. Akhtar made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age film '' Dil Chahta Hai'' (2001), receiving critical acclaim for portraying realistic modern Indian youth, and winning the National Award for Best Hindi Film and Filmfare Awards for Best Film (Critics) and Best Screenplay. He then directed the war film '' Lakshya'' (2004), the action thriller '' Don'' (2006) and its sequel ''Don 2'' (2011). As an actor, Akhtar made his screen debut with the musical drama ''Rock On!!'' (2008), for which he won a second National Film Award for Best Hindi Film (as producer) as well as the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He starred in, wrote the dialogues for, and produced the buddy-road film ''Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'' (2011), whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan (; born 5 February 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Hindi films. Part of the Bachchan family, he is the son of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. From 2012 to 2016, Bachchan appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list, based on his income and popularity. Bachchan began his career with the moderately successful drama film ''Refugee'' (2000), which was followed by a dozen unsuccessful ventures. His career prospects changed in 2004 with the action film '' Dhoom'', and he received critical acclaim for his performances in the dramas ''Yuva'' (2004), '' Sarkar'' (2005), and '' Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), winning three consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor. His biggest successes as a sole male lead came with the comedy '' Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005) and the drama ''Guru'' (2007). Bachchan's other commercially successful films include the ensemble action films '' Dus'' (2005), '' Dhoom 2'' (2006) and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussain Kuwajerwala
Hussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian television actor, host and model. After several modelling campaigns and commercials, Kuwajerwala landed a role in the popular soap opera ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' which was followed by a lead role in '' Kumkum - Ek Pyaara Sa Bandhan'' as Sumeet Wadhwa opposite Juhi Parmar (2002-2009). He is the winner of '' Nach Baliye 2'' and also participated in '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6''. Kuwajerwala made his Bollywood debut in 2013 with the film '' Shree''. He made his television comeback after 8 years with the comedy show '' Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo'' (2017-2018) as Jaiveer Chopra. Television Theatre * '' Zangoora - The Gypsy Prince'' Films * 2013 - '' Shree'' as Shree Awards and nominations ;Indian Telly Awards * 2007 Style Icon of the Year Award ; Indian Television Academy Awards * 2007 Best Actor in a lead role (Popular)- Sumit Wadhwa- Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan ''Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan'' (; ''A Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shamita Shetty
Shamita Shetty (born 2 February 1979) is an Indian actress and interior designer. The younger sister of actress Shilpa Shetty, she made her acting with the romantic drama ''Mohabbatein'' (2000), which earned her the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. She went on to do films including ''Bewafaa (2005 film), Bewafaa'' (2005), ''Zeher'' (2005) and ''Cash (2007 film), Cash'' (2007). Following a career hiatus and downturn, Shetty participated in several reality television shows, such as ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'' (2015), ''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'' (2019)'', and Bigg Boss (Hindi season 3), Bigg Boss'' in 2009 and 2021. Early life Shetty was born on 2 February 1979. She belongs to a Tulu people, Tulu-speaking Bunt (community), Bunt family that are based in Mumbai. Her late father Surendra Shetty and mother Sunanda were Manufacturing, manufacturers of tamper proof water caps in the pharmaceutical industry. Well-known actress Shilp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzanne D'Mello
Suzanne D'Mello, formerly known as Suzie Q, is an Indian playback singer of Bollywood films and other regional films. She also has voiced jingles for television advertisements. Career Over the years, Suzanne has worked with several music directors including A.R. Rahman, Pritam, Sajid Wajid, Ilaiyaraaja, Harris Jayaraj, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Salim–Sulaiman, Anu Malik, Bappi Lahiri and Vishal–Shekhar. She has sung up to 50 songs as a playback singer in Bollywood. In 2005, Suzanne sang her first playback song for music director Pritam – "Khalish" from the film ' Chocolate'. The song that first got her recognised was "Mahiya" from the film ' Awaarapan', for which she received her First nomination at the Stardust Awards in 2008. This was followed by a string of superhits like " Jee Karda" from ' Singh Is Kinng', "Pyaar Karke" from ' Pyaar Ke Side Effects', "Signaal" from ' Bhagam Bhag', "Meow" from 'Golmaal Returns'. Her super hit "Aye Bachchu" from the Blockbuster ' Ghajini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hard Kaur
Taran Kaur Dhillon (born 29 July 1979), known by her stage name Hard Kaur, is a British-Indian rapper and hip hop singer as well as playback singer and actress in the Bollywood industry. Early life Hard Kaur was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29 July 1979 as Taran Kaur Dhillon into a Punjabi Jatt Sikh family of the Dhillon clan. She was raised in Kanpur, where her mother ran a small beauty parlour in the house. Her father was killed by a mob during 1984 anti-Sikh violence. Her paternal grandparents asked her mother to leave their house and wanted to keep her brother with them. Subsequently she, her brother and her mother moved to Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India to her maternal grandparents house, where they stayed for the next couple of years. In 1991, her mother remarried a British citizen and her family moved to Birmingham, England, where her mother started working and studying to eventually open a beauty salon, in Smethwick. Meanwhile, Hard Kaur did her schooling as an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanushree Dutta
Tanushree Dutta (pronounced ; born 19 March 1984) is an Indian former actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Femina Miss India Universe 2004 and then represented her country at Miss Universe 2004 in Ecuador where she placed Top 10. Dutta has appeared in mostly Hindi films from 2005 to 2010. Some of her best known films includes Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Bhagam Bhag and Dhol. In September 2018, after having been out of the Bollywood spotlight for several years, Dutta gave an interview to '' Zoom TV'' in which she accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the 2009 film '' Horn 'Ok' Pleassss''. It was a catalyst for the "Me Too" movement in India. Personal life Tanushree was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India, on 19 March 1984 into a Bengali Hindu family. As of September 2018, Tanushree is a permanent resident of the US. Dutta has dated Aditya Datt. Ishita Dutta Sheth is her younger sister. In an interview in 2013, she said that she hit de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia (born 27 August 1980) is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won the title of Femina Miss India in 2002 and represented India at Miss Universe 2002. She is primarily known for her work in Hindi films and television. Dhupia made her acting debut with the Telugu film '' Ninne Istapaddanu'' (2003) and her Hindi debut with '' Qayamat: City Under Threat'' (2003), receiving nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her notable films include: '' Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'' (2005), ''Chup Chup Ke'' (2006), '' Ek Chalis Ki Last Local'' (2007), '' Singh Is Kinng'' (2008), '' De Dana Dan'' (2009), '' Tumhari Sulu'' (2017) and '' A Thursday'' (2022). Beside films, Dhupia is known for her role as a Gang leader in '' MTV Roadies''. She is married to actor Angad Bedi, with whom she has two children. Early life Dhupia was born in Kochi, India and graduated from Jesus and Mary College in Delhi. Career Dhupia made her acting debut in a play in New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica Bedi
Monica Bedi (born 18 January 1975) is an Indian actress and television presenter who primarily appears in Hindi films. She has also worked in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Bengali films. Bedi debuted in Hindi films in the mid-1990s, with notable works including '' Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat'' and '' Jodi No.1''. She is known for participating in reality TV shows such as '' Bigg Boss 2'' and '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3'', and for her role as Gumaan Kaur Vyas in Star Plus's '' Saraswatichandra''. In 2002, Bedi was convicted for using a forged document. Early life Bedi is a Punjabi and was born 18 January 1975 to Prem Kumar Bedi and Shakuntala Bedi in the village Chabbewal, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. Her parents moved to Drammen, Norway in 1979. She studied English Literature and completed her education at Oxford University. Career Monica Bedi began her acting career with the Telugu film Taj Mahal (1995), produced by D. Ramanaidu. She was later cast by Ramanaidu in another Telugu proj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kailash Kher
Kailash Kher (born 7 July 1973) is an Indian playback singer, live performer, and composer. He sings songs with a music style influenced by Indian folk music and Sufi music. He was inspired by the classical musicians Kumar Gandharva, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Bhimsen Joshi, and the Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Kailash Kher received the Padma Shri award in 2017 from the Indian government. He has also received two Filmfare Awards; Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Hindi film '' Fanaa'' (2006) and Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the Telugu film '' Mirchi'' (2013), along with several other nominations. With his powerful voice and his unique style of music, Kher has established himself as one of the most popular playback singers of India. Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Award 2021 for his contribution to Indian music Early life and struggle Kher was born on 7 July 1973 in Mayur Vihar, Delhi in a Kashmiri family. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amrita Arora
Amrita Arora Ladak (née Arora; born 31 January 1981) is an Indian actress, Model (person), model, television presenter and video jockey (VJ), who primarily appears in Hindi cinema, Hindi-language Indian films, films. Early and personal life Arora was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Punjabi Hindus, Punjabi father, Anil Arora, and a Malayalis, Malayali mother, Joyce Polycarp, and was raised as a Roman Catholic. She is the younger sister of Malaika Arora. She completed her secondary education at Swami Vivekanand School in Chembur. Her aunt, Grace Polycarp, was the principal of the school. From the early 2000s to the mid-2000s she was in a relationship with British Pakistanis, British-Pakistani cricketer Usman Afzaal. She married Shakeel Ladak, a businessman in the construction industry, in 2009. The ceremonies included a Christian wedding on 4 March 2009, followed by Mehendi on 5 March and a Muslim Nikah ceremony on 6 March 2009. They have two sons. Career Arora started her c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kangana Ranaut
Kangna Amardeep Ranaut (; born 23 March 1986) is an Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician serving as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, Mandi since June 2024. Known for her portrayals of strong-willed, unconventional women in female-led Hindi cinema, Hindi films, she is the recipient of List of roles and awards of Kangana Ranaut#Awards and nominations, several awards, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, and has featured six times in ''Forbes India'' Forbes Celebrity 100, Celebrity 100 list. In 2020, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. At the age of sixteen, Ranaut briefly took up modelling before being trained in acting under theatre director Arvind Gaur. She made her film debut in the 2006 thriller ''Gangster: A Love Story, Gangster'', for which she was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and received praise for portraying emotional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
