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People's Choice Awards India
The People's Choice Awards India was an awards show held on October 27, 2012, in Mumbai, India, and which aired on Colors TV on November 25. An adaptation of the US version, the Indian edition is licensed and produced by Bulldog Media & Entertainment, sponsored by Procter & Gamble, and the winners were voted on by the general public. Categories The nomination categories are across four genres - Movies, TV, Music and Sports. The inclusion of a Sports Category with a Favourite Sportsperson award is unique to the Indian show. Nominees Winners are listed in bold. Movies Television Music Sports Special Honours * Priyanka Chopra was felicitated with Favourite International Music Debut Award for her 3× Platinum Certified debut single In My City. * Hema Malini was felicitated with the Ageless Beauty Honour. * London Olympics 2012 medalists Mary Kom, Gagan Narang, Yogeshwar Dutt and Sushil Kumar were felicitated by Katrina Kaif. The other sportspeople who were honoured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colors TV
Colors TV is an Indian general entertainment broadcast network owned by Viacom18. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films. History It was launched on 21 July 2008 by Viacom 18 under then Chief Executive Officer Rajesh Kamat. Reception In less than a year, series like '' Balika Vadhu'', '' Uttaran'', '' Bigg Boss'', ''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'', '' Sasural Simar Ka'', '' Udaan'', '' Naagin'' helped the channel to pass the decade-old market-leader StarPlus in weekly Gross Rating Points (GRPs). Programming Colors HD Colors HD was added on 24 October 2011 by various MSO & DTH Operators in India and Nepal including Dish Home (Nepal), Asianet Digital TV, DishTV, Airtel digital TV, Videocon d2h and Tata Play. Hathway digital cable also provides Colors HD. International On 21 January 2010, Colors became available on Dish Network in the United States, Canada and Mexico, whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan (; born 10 January 1974) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He has portrayed a variety of characters and is known for his dancing skills. One of the highest-paid actors in India, he has won many awards, including six Filmfare Awards, of which four were for Best Actor. Starting from 2012, he has appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 several times based on his income and popularity. Roshan has frequently collaborated with his father, Rakesh Roshan. He made brief appearances as a child actor in several films in the 1980s and later worked as an assistant director on four of his father's films. His first leading role was in the box-office success '' Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' (2000), for which he received several awards. Performances in the 2000 terrorism drama '' Fiza'' and the 2001 ensemble family drama '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' consolidated his reputation but were followed by several poorly received films. The 2003 science fiction film '' Koi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
''Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'' () is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language adult comedy film written and directed by Sachin Yardi. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, it is the second in ''Kyaa Kool Hain Hum'' series and again stars Riteish Deshmukh and Tusshar Kapoor. The film was a surprise box office success like its predecessor, grossing 60.87 crore worldwide. Plot The story revolves around Siddharth "Sid" (Riteish Deshmukh) and Aditya "Adi" (Tusshar Kapoor) who are roommates and good friends. Adi is a struggling actor, whilst Sid is a struggling DJ who admires his own dog Sakkru more than himself. Adi and Sid manage to meet ends by offering Sakkru for mating in dog breeding centres where Sakkru mates with female dogs of his breed on a specific music played by Sid. Adi falls in love with Simran Singhania ( Neha Sharma) who works at a call-center. Adi proposes Simran for marriage but she refuses and lies to him of being a lesbian, while Sid falls for Anuradha “Anu” Marlo ( Sarah Jane Dias) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritesh Deshmukh
Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, comedian, television presenter, writer, director and film producer. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh. He works in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He has acted in over 60 films, in Hindi and Marathi cinema."SRemembering Vilasrao Deshmukh" ''Hindustan Times''. He was ranked third in '''' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Devgn
Vishal Veeru Devgan (born 2 April 1969), known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Hindi cinema. Devgn has appeared in over a hundred films and has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour of the country. Devgn began his professional career with '' Phool Aur Kaante'' in 1991. He then rose to prominence as an action hero starring in successful films such as ''Jigar'' (1992), '' Dilwale'' (1994), '' Diljale'' (1996). He went on to give critically acclaimed performances in '' Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'' (1999), '' Company'' (2002), '' Deewangee'' (2002), for '' Zakhm'' (1998) and '' The Legend of Bhagat Singh'' (2002), he won National Film Award for Best Actor. After the success of '' Golmaal: Fun Unlimited'' (2006), he went on to collaborate with Rohit Shetty on a number ... [...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 and the grandson of poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and social activist Teji Bachchan. Bachchan debuted with the war film ''Refugee'' (2000), followed by a dozen of unsuccessful ventures. His career prospects changed with the successful action film '' Dhoom'' (2004) and critical acclaim proved with three consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Yuva'' (2004), '' Sarkar'' (2005), and '' Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), making him the only actor after Dilip Kumar to win 3 consecutive Filmfares. His biggest solo critical and commercial success came with a character loosely based on Dhirubhai Ambani in '' Guru'' (2007). Bachchan has starred in the successful films '' Dhoom'' (2004), '' Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005), '' Dus'' (2005), '' Bluffmaster!'' (2005), '' Sarkar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Force (2011 Film)
''Force'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Nishikant Kamat. The film stars John Abraham, Genelia D'Souza and the debutant Vidyut Jammwal. It is a remake of Gautham Vasudev Menon's successful 2003 Tamil film, '' Kaakha Kaakha'', the plot follows a dutiful cop who chases the capture of a dreaded gangster. The film released on 30 September 2011, and received mostly positive reviews upon release. John Abraham's performance was praised by public and critics. Its sequel '' Force 2'' has been released in 2016, making it the first installment of the ''Force'' film series. Plot Assistant Commissioner of Police Officer Yash / Yashvardhan Singh is a responsible and stone-hearted cop in the NCB. He has no family or loved ones and has been alone in life since he can remember. Everything changes when Yash meets Maya, an independent woman. Though the two get off to a rocky start, Maya warms up to him once she realises he is a cop, and apologises for the mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Abraham (actor)
John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian actor, film producer, writer and former model working in Hindi films. He has won a National Film Award and received five Filmfare nominations. After modelling for advertisements and companies, Abraham debuted in films with '' Jism'' (2003) and had his breakthrough performance with ''Dhoom'' (2004). His other successful films include ''Garam Masala'' (2005), ''Kabul Express'' (2006), '' Dostana'' (2008), ''New York'' (2009), '' Housefull 2'' (2012), ''Race 2'' (2013), '' Welcome Back'' (2015), '' Dishoom'' (2016), ''Parmanu'' (2018), ''Satyameva Jayate'' (2018) and ''Batla House'' (2019). Critical praise came to his way through ''Water'' (2005), '' Zinda'' (2006), '' Baabul'' (2006) and ''Madras Cafe'' (2013). Abraham ventured into film production under his banner J.A. Entertainment with '' Vicky Donor'' (2012), which won him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Beyond his acting care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha (; born 2 June 1987) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. After working as a costume designer in independent films, she made her acting with the action film '' Dabangg'' in 2010, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She rose to prominence by playing the leading lady in several male-dominated action films, including '' Rowdy Rathore'' (2012), ''Son of Sardaar'' (2012), '' Dabangg 2'' (2012), and '' Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'' (2014), in addition to appearing in a variety of item numbers. Sinha garnered critical acclaim for playing a troubled woman suffering from tuberculosis in the period drama '' Lootera'' (2013), for which she earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. This success was followed by a series of commercially unsuccessful film, with the exception of '' Mission Mangal'' (2019). Aside from acting, Sinha has ventured into singing, beginning with a song in her film ''Tevar'' (2015). Her debut s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan (pronounced ; born 1 January 1979) is an Indian actress. Known for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her roles in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014. Vidya aspired to a career in film from a young age and had her first acting role in the 1995 sitcom '' Hum Paanch''. While pursuing a master's degree in sociology from the University of Mumbai, she made several unsuccessful attempts to start a career in film, and featured in television commercials and music videos. She made her film debut by starring in the Bengali film '' Bhalo Theko'' (2003) and received praise for her first Hindi film, the drama ''Parineeta'' (2005). This was followed by commercial successes in '' Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' (2006) and '' Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' (2007), but her subsequent roles failed to propel her career forwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishaqzaade
''Ishaqzaade'' () is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film written and directed by Habib Faisal, and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars debutant Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles, with Gauahar Khan, Natasha Rastogi, Anil Rastogi and Shashank Khaitan in supporting roles. The official trailer was unveiled on 15 March 2012, and the film was released on 11 May 2012. ''Ishaqzaade'' received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed towards Chopra's performance, and was a commercial success at the box-office. At the 58th Filmfare Awards, ''Ishaqzaade'' received 3 nominations, including Best Actress (Chopra) and Best Male Debut (Kapoor). Additionally, Chopra received the National Film Award – Special Mention at the 60th National Film Awards for her performance in the film. Title The title of the film is modeled on common Hindi slangs ending in ''zaade'' (meaning "child of" in Persian influenced languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra (; born 22 October 1988) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Chopra is a recipient of several accolades, including a Filmfare and a National Film Award. She has appeared in '' Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list since 2013. After obtaining a triple honours degree in business, finance and economics from Manchester Business School, Chopra returned to India during the 2009 economic recession and joined Yash Raj Films as a public relations consultant. Later, she signed a deal with the company as an actress. She made her acting debut with the 2011 romantic comedy ''Ladies vs Ricky Bahl'', winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She followed it by garnering acclaim for her starring roles in the box office hits— ''Ishaqzaade'' (2012), '' Shuddh Desi Romance'' (2013) and '' Hasee Toh Phasee'' (2014). The first of these won her the National Film Award – Special Mention while the former two earned her nominations for the Filmfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
