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Pratikar
''Pratikar'' is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit in lead roles. The film is a remake of 1987 Bengali film ''Pratikar'', which was also remade in Telugu as '' Raktha Tilakam'' and in Tamil as '' Thaimel Aanai''. Plot After the court judgment, Narayan Shrivastav (Satyendra Kapoor) was very happy, but he didn't know that his brother Sajjan (Paresh Rawal), thirsty for money, wants to kill him. While they were travelling back to their home, Sajjan kills Narayan. After returning home, he sheds crocodile tears, but Krishna, knowing that his uncle Sajjan is not a good person, doesn't want to stay with him and says that he wants to stay with his late mother's friend and his school teacher Saraswati (Raakhee). At midnight, Sajjan sends a goon to kill Krishna, but by mistake the goon takes the child of Saraswati and throws him in the river, but luckily the inspector arrives there looking for some drug dealers and se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaimel Aanai
''Thaimel Aanai'' is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by L. Raja and produced by M. Saravanan, M. Balasubramanian & M. S. Guhan. The film stars Arjun Sarja and Raghuvaran. The film was a remake of Bengali film ''Pratikar''(1987) which was also remade in Hindi as ''Pratikar'', in Telugu as '' Raktha Tilakam'' and in Sinhala as ''Danduwama''. The film was released on 13 April 1988. The film was commercially successful upon release. Plot ''Thaimel Aanai'' is the story of a son's revenge on the killers of his mother and sister, but his friend, who is now a Police officer, does not like someone taking the law into his hands. In the end, the villains kidnap Vinod's family. Raja storms the hideout of the villains along with Vinod and rescues Vinod's family by fighting with the villains, killing the goons who destroyed his family in the process. But sadly, Raja dies of the injuries he received during the fight. The movie ends with Vinod carrying the corpse of Raja and walking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Om Prakash
Om Prakash (born Om Prakash Chibber 19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian film actor. He was born in Jammu as Om Prakash Chibber and went on to become a well-known character actor of Bollywood. His most well-known movies are Namak Halaal (1982), Gopi (1970), Hulchul (1971) and Sharaabi (1984). He also produced ''Jahanaara'' starring Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala, Prithviraj Kapoor and Mala Sinha in the title role of Jahanaara. Om Prakash played the leading man in films like '' Dus Lakh'', '' Annadata'', ''Charandas'' and ''Sadhu aur Shaitan''. His pivotal roles in the films '' Dil Daulat Duniya'', ''Gopi'', ''Apna Desh'', ''Chupke Chupke'', '' Julie'', '' Joroo Ka Ghulam'', '' Aa Gale Lag Jaa'', '' Pyar Kiye Jaa'', '' Padosan'' and '' Buddha Mil Gaya'' are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in ''Namak Halaal'' and De Silva in '' Zanjeer''. His roles in ''Sharaabi'', '' Bharosa'', '' Tere Ghar Ke Samne'', '' Mere Hamdam Mere Dost'', '' Loafer' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahesh Anand
Mahesh Anand (13 August 1961 – 9 February 2019) was an Indian actor, dancer and martial artist who worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He is remembered for playing villainous roles in Hindi films. He was a black belt in Karate and was a model and a trained dancer before he started acting. His debut movie was '' Karishmaa'' 1984 while his last on-screen appearance was in the 2019 comedy-drama '' Rangeela Raja''. Before acting in ''Karishmaa'' he performed for the opening sequence of '' Sanam Teri Kasam'' 1982 with his dance in silhouette. Filmography Telugu Tamil Malayalam Personal life Anand has been married five times and also has a son. He first married actor Reena Roy Reena Roy (born Saira Ali; 7 January 1957), is an Indian actress. At the age of 15, she made her film debut with the drama '' Zaroorat'' (1972), but gained wider public recognition with her roles in the romantic comedy '' Jaise Ko Taisa'' (1973) ...’s sister Barkha Roy an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirupa Roy
Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara; 4 January 1931 – 13 October 2004) was an Indian actress who had appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow, Roy was known for her acting ability, and was uncharitably called the "Queen of Misery" in Hindi film circles. Roy was active from 1946 to 1999, and was best known for playing motherly roles. Roy appeared in over 250 films, and won three Filmfare Awards throughout her career, as well as being nominated for one. In 2004, Roy received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. Early life Roy was born as Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara in Kalwada, Valsad, Gujarat. She married Kamal Roy at the age of 15, and moved to Mumbai. She used her married name Nirupa Roy when she entered the film industry. Career In 1946, Roy and her husband responded to an advertisement in a Gujarati paper looking for actors. She was selected and started her acting career with the Gujarati film ''Ranakdevi''. The same yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonu Walia
Sonu Walia (born 19 February 1964) is a Bollywood actress, winner of Miss India pageant and model. Her birth name is Sanjeet Kaur Walia. In 1989, she earned a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in film '' Khoon Bhari Maang'' (1988). A psychology graduate and a student of journalism, Walia took up modelling before she entered the Miss India contest. Career Walia won the Miss India contest in 1985 and went to compete in Miss Universe 1985. She took over from Juhi Chawla, Miss India 1984 and, after completing her responsibilities, relinquished her crown to Mehr Jesia in 1986. In 1988, she acted in the film '' Akarshan''. That year, she appeared in and won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for '' Khoon Bhari Maang'', which also starred Rekha and Kabir Bedi. From 1988, she played the role of Maharani Chitrangadhaa, mother of Babruvahana, in Mahabharat Katha TV show. She acted in a TV serial called '' Betaal Pachisi'' with Tom Alter and Shahb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tej Sapru
Tej Sapru (born 5 January 1955) is an Indian actor. He is the son of D. K. Sapru and Hemvati, both of whom were actors in the Hindi film industry. He has appeared in a number of Bollywood films of between the 1980s and 2010s, including '' Gupt'', '' Mohra'', ''Sirf Tum'' and '' Saajan''. He is also known for his roles in popular television series such as '' Qubool Hai'', '' Saat Phere'', '' Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli'' and ''The Zee Horror Show''. Tej's sisters, the actress Priti Sapru and the screenwriter Reema Rakesh Nath, are well-known names in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Filmography Television career Sapru has acted in several daily soaps like '' Qubool Hai'', '' Saat Phere'', ''Tumhari Pakhi'', '' Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli'' and '' Palampur Express''. He is known for his portrayal of Amatya Rakshas in the Dangal TV/Imagine TV historical series ''Chandragupta Maurya'', which depicts the life of Indian emperor Chandragupta Maurya. He also played the role of Greek king ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raakhee
Raakhee Gulzar (born Rakhee Majumdar on 15 August 1947 and known as Raakhee) is an Indian actress who has appeared in many Hindi films and Bengali films as well. In four decades of acting, she has won three Filmfare Awards and one National Film Award, apart from many other awards. At Filmfare, Raakhee has been nominated 16 times in all (8 times for Best Actress and 8 times for Best Supporting Actress).She debuted in the Bengali film ''Bodhu Boron'' in 1967 with Geeta Dutta in the lead role. Her first Hindi film was '' Jeevan Mrityu'' in 1970. Early life Rakhee was born in a Bengali family at Ranaghat in the Nadia district of West Bengal in the early hours of 15 August 1947, just hours after the independence of India. She received her early education in a local girls' school. Her father had a flourishing shoe business in his native village in East Bengal, modern-day Bangladesh, before the partition of India, and thereafter he settled in West Bengal. While still a teenager, Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laxmikant Berde
Laxmikant Berde (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004) was an Indian Marathi language film actor who appeared in several Marathi and Hindi movies. He was known for his highly energetic slapstick performances. Berde started his career as an employee in the production company Marathi Sahitya Sangh and then played supporting roles in a few Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he first became famous with the Marathi play ''Tur Tur''. Apart from Marathi movies, his comedy stage plays like ''Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe'' and ''Bighadale Swargache Dwaar'' were also successful. Berde acted in many Bollywood films and received four Nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He acted in around 185 Hindi and Marathi films. Early life Berde was born on 26 October 1954 in Bombay (Mumbai). He had five older siblings and would sell lottery tickets as a child to append to the family income. His participation in stage dramas during the cultural activities for Ganesh fest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amita Nangia
Amita Nangia (also known as Ameeta Nangia) is a TV actress in Bollywood. Her initial popularity was from her role as Sheena daughter Shreya in the very famous TV serial '' Tara'', in Season 2 broadcast on Zee TV in 1993. She has acted in Bollywood Horror movies like '' Purani Haveli'' and '' College Girl''. She was a sorcerer in the Indian mystery and thriller show, Kaal Bhairav Rahasya. She is also remembered for the role of Radhika in the tele-serial Hum Paanch where Rakhi Vijjan who played Sweety Mathur worked with her. Filmography *'' Purani Haveli'' (1989) *'' College Girl (1990 film)'' *''Pathar Ke Insan'' (1990) *''Paap Ki Kamaee'' (1990) * ''Baaghi'' (1990 film) *'' Jeevan Daata'' (1991) *'' Saugandh (1991 film)'' *''Afsana Pyar Ka'' (1991) *'' Pratigyabadh'' (1991) *'' Ranbhoomi'' (1991) *'' Pratikar'' (1991) *'' Police Matthu Dada'' (1991) *'' Rupaye Dus Karod'' (1991) *'' Zulm Ki Hukumat'' (1992) *'' Ghar Jamai (1992 film)'' *'' Geetanjali (1993 film)'' *'' Hum Hain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyendra Kapoor
Satyendra Kappu (born Satyendra Sharma; also credited as Satyen Kappu; 7 February 1931 – 27 October 2007), was an Indian character actor in Bollywood films. He has acted in 390 films. His most remembered role is Ramlal in the movie '' Sholay'' (1975) and as Amitabh Bachchan's father in Yash Chopra's '' Deewaar''. His other notable films are ''Kati Patang'', '' Anuraag'', '' Amar Prem'', ''Yaadon Ki Baraat'', '' Khote Sikkay'', '' Don'', '' Chhoti Bahu'', '' Benaam'', '' Zanjeer'', '' Avishkaar'', '' Majboor'', '' Namak Halaal'', '' Kaala Patthar'', '' Angaaray'', '' Mr. Natwarlal'', '' Red Rose'', '' Naya Kadam'' and '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar''. Career Satyen Kappu started his career as a stage actor in 1952 with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in Bombay (present-day Mumbai). His career spanned from the early 1960s to the early 2000s with over 390 films to his credit. He mostly played supporting roles of a father, relative, uncle, police officer, doctor and vil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raktha Tilakam
''Raktha Tilakam'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by B. Gopal and produced by K. Ashok Kumar under the Sri Usha Art Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh and Amala , with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a remake of the Bengali film ''Pratikar'' (1987) which was also remade in Tamil in as ''Thaimel Aanai'' (1988). The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. Plot Krishna Prasad is a son of a rich man, Satyanarayana Prasad (Jaggayya); in his childhood, his father's younger brother Garupmantha Rao (Nutan Prasad) kills his brother for the property and Krishna Prasad is driven out of the house. Krishna Prasad goes to live with his school-teacher Nagamani (Sharada), whom he treats as his mother, she has two children, Balaram and Jyoti, of her own. Garupmantha Rao tries to kill Krishna also, but unfortunately, Balaram is separated from his family and is assumed dead. Nagamani looks after Krishna and Jyoti. After 20 years, Krishna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bappi Lahiri
Bappi Aparesh Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappi Da was an Indian singer, composer and record producer. He popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian music industry and sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s and 1990s with filmi soundtracks. He also delivered major box office successes in Bengali, Telugu, and Kannada films. His music was well received into the 21st century. In 1986, he was recognised by Guinness World Records for recording more than 180 songs in one year. Early life Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri was born into a Bengali Brahmin family in Calcutta. His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, both were Bengali singers and musicians in classical music and Shyama Sangeet who belong to Lahiri Mohan Family of Sirajganj, East Bengal (Now Bangladesh). His parents, were both singers who met while performing for All India Radio. He was their only child. His relatives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
