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Renuka Shahane
Renuka Shahane (born 7 October 1966) is an Indian actress who is widely known for her work in the Hindi and Marathi films and several television productions. She is best known as the co-presenter of the Doordarshan TV show '' Surabhi'' (1993–2001). She has received several awards and nominations including a Filmfare Award Marathi. Early life Renuka Shahane was born into a Marathi family in Mumbai. Her father, Lt. Cdr. Vijay Kumar Shahane, was an officer in the Indian Navy. Her mother, Shanta Gokhale, is a theatre personality and film critic who works mainly on Marathi theatre. When Renuka was very young, her mother divorced her father and married Arun Khopkar, a film-maker. The second marriage also ended in divorce. Renuka and her only sibling, Girish Shahane grew up with their mother in Mumbai. Renuka did her B.A. in Psychology from St. Xavier's College and her Post graduation in Clinical Psychology from Mumbai University. Her brother Girish Shahane is a contemporar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
University Of Mumbai
University of Mumbai is a public state university in Mumbai. It is one of the largest university systems in the world with over 549,000 students on its campuses and affiliated colleges. , the university had 711 affiliated colleges. It was established in 1857 following a dispatch from Sir Charles Wood, President of the Board of Control, to Governor-General Lord Dalhousie. There are courses available covering science, commerce and the arts. History Wood's despatch, drafted by Sir Wood in 1854, advocated a range of educational reforms in India, including the establishment of universities in major Indian cities. As such, the University of Bombay was established in 1857 after the presentation of a petition from the Bombay Association to the imperial Government of India. The University of Mumbai was modelled on similar universities in the United Kingdom, specifically the University of London. The first departments established were the Faculty of Arts at Elphinstone College in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood". The industry, producing films in the Hindi language, is a part of the larger Indian cinema industry, which also includes Cinema of South India, South Indian cinema and other smaller Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries. The term 'Bollywood', often mistakenly used to refer to Indian cinema as a whole, only refers to Hindi-language films, with Indian cinema being an umbrella term that includes all the Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries in the country, each offering films in diverse languages and styles. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364, have been in Hindi. In 2022, Hindi cinema represented 33% of box office revenue, followed by Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Circus (Indian TV Series)
''Circus'' is a 1989 Indian television series directed by Aziz Mirza and Kundan Shah, set in a circus troupe, starring Shahrukh Khan, Makarand Deshpande, Pavan Malhotra, Ashutosh Gowariker, Neeraj Vora, and Hyder Ali. Cast * Shah Rukh Khan as Shekharan Rai * Sunil Shendey as Sahdevan Rai a.k.a. Babuji, Shekharan' Father * Sameer Khakhar as Chintamani * Rekha Sahay as Valsamma * Naeem Shah as Sultan * Amrut Patel as Professor Bowkar * Renuka Shahane as Maria * Satish Kaul as Aditya * Anita Sarin as Prabha * Dimple Hirji as Minaz * Naresh Suri as John Jonathan/Joe, Maria's Father * Haidar Ali as Subroto, Ringmaster * Somesh Agarwal as Gupta * Pavan Malhotra as Rasik * Ashutosh Gowariker as Vicky * Makrand Deshpande as Kanti * Neeraj Vora as Changu * Sharad Bhagtani as Mangu * Sidharth Basu as Circus Staff * Sunil Advani as Swami * Anil Kumar Guest cast * Rama Vij Rama Vij is an Indian actress who works in Punjabi language, Punjabi and Hindi language, Hindi movies and TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ram Gopal Varma
Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Telugu cinema, Telugu films.** * * Varma has directed films across multiple genres, including parallel cinema and docudrama noted for their gritty realism (arts), realism, technical finesse, and craft. Regarded as one of the pioneers of new age Cinema of India, Indian cinema, he was featured in the BBC News (international TV channel), BBC World series ''Bollywood Bosses'' in 2004.* In 2006, Grady Hendrix of Film Comment, published by the Film at Lincoln Center cited Varma as "Bombay's Most Successful Maverick" for his works on experimental films.* * He is known for introducing new talents, who eventually become successful in the Indian film industry. Starting his career as a civil engineer, he made an entry into Telugu cinema with the path-breaking crime thriller, ''Siva (1989 Telugu fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Money (1993 Film)
''Money'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu language comedy thriller film written and directed by Siva Nageswara Rao in his directorial debut. Produced by Ram Gopal Varma, the film features an ensemble cast including J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Paresh Rawal, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Brahmanandam. It also marks the first lead role for J. D. Chakravarthy. ''Money'' faced production delays due to financial issues and an accident involving Paresh Rawal. After filming, it was shelved for six months due to a lack of funds to retrieve it from the lab. It struggled to find a distributor for several months, but eventually, Ram Gopal Varma and Suresh Productions arranged for its release. Although production began in 1990, the film was released in 1993. Upon release, ''Money'' received positive reviews for its humour and cast performances. Brahmanandam's portrayal of Khan Dada, which became an iconic character, was particularly praised. Initially not part of the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mohan Agashe
Mohan Agashe (born 23 July 1947) is an Indian psychiatrist and actor. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 in theatre. Early life Agashe was born in Bhor, Maharashtra. He studied in B. J. Medical College, Pune for his MBBS and MD degree in Psychiatry. He later became a professor, before becoming an actor. Career Medicine Agashe served as a professor of Psychiatry at the B. J. Medical College and Sassoon Hospital in Pune. Apart from his medical career, he also worked in the fields of clinical psychology and psychopharmacology. Agashe was also instrumental in establishing the Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health in 1991, a state level training and research institute in Mental Health Sciences, located in Pune, India. Agashe headed the five-year study on the trauma of the 1993 Latur earthquake, initiated by the Indian Council of Medical Research. Agashe started his early career by opting to work in a government Hospital at Pune. He also chaired the or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Suhasini Mulay
Suhasini Mulay (born 20 November 1950) is an Indian actress in Assamese, Bollywood and Marathi films as well as television. She won five National Film Awards. Early life and education Suhasini was born in a Marathi-speaking family in Patna where she spent the early part of her childhood. She lost her father when she was only three and was brought up by her mother, noted documentary filmmaker and film historian Vijaya Mulay. Suhasini was attracted to film because of her mother. Personal life Mulay was in an extended live-in relationship that ended in 1990. On 16 January 2011 she got married at Arya Samaj to a physicist, Prof. Atul Gurtu. Career In 1965 she was chosen by Pears Soap to be its model. It was this ad film which caught Mrinal Sen's attention and he signed her for ''Bhuvan Shome'' (1969). Though ''Bhuvan Shome'' proved to be a milestone in Indian cinema, Suhasini did not pursue acting as a career. Instead she enrolled at the McGill University in Montreal, Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pallavi Joshi
Pallavi Joshi (born 4 April 1969) is an Indian actress, writer, and film producer who works primarily in Hindi films and television. In a career spanning across films and television, Joshi is the recipient of such accolades as three National Film Awards, and a nomination for the Filmfare Awards. Born in Mumbai to Marathi parents who were stage actors, Joshi made her acting debut at age four with a minor role in the Hindi film ''Naag Mere Sathi'' (1973). Following numerous film appearances as a child artist, Joshi garnered recognition and acclaim when she ventured into the parallel cinema movement, with roles in critically acclaimed films like; '' Bhujangayyana Dashavathara'' (1988), '' Rihaee'' (1988), '' Rukmavati Ki Haveli'' (1991), and '' Woh Chokri'' (1992), for which she won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film). Joshi also appeared in several commercial films, including '' Insaaf Ki Awaaz'' (1986), '' Andha Yudh'' (1987), which earned her a nominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jackie Shroff
Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff (born 1 February 1957), known by his screen name Jackie Shroff, is an Indian actor and former model from Mumbai, Maharashtra, who primarily works in the Hindi film industry. In a career spanning over four decades, he has appeared in 250 films in 13 languages. He has received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards. After an uncredited small appearance in '' Swami Dada'' (1982), Shroff made his lead debut with Subhash Ghai's blockbuster actioner ''Hero'' (1983), which made him an overnight star. He went onto establish himself as an actor with top-grossing films, almost every year in the 1980s and 1990s, such as '' Teri Meherbaniyan'', '' Aaj Ka Daur'' (both 1985), '' Karma'' (1986), '' Ram Lakhan'', '' Tridev'' (both 1989), '' Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri'' (1990), '' Izzat'' (1991), '' Khalnayak'' (1993), '' Rangeela'' (1995), '' Agni Sakshi'' (1996), ''Border'' (1997) and '' Bandhan'' (1998). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rita (2009 Indian Film)
''Rita'' (Marathi: रीटा) is a Marathi language film directed by Renuka Shahane starring Pallavi Joshi, Jakie Shroff, Renuka Shahane, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Tushar Dalvi, Suhasini Mule, Sai Tamhankar, Makarand Deshpande, Medha Jambotkar, Tucha Vaidya, Rajashree Nikam. The film was released on 4 September 2009. It is based on the book, ''Rita Welingkar'', written by Shahane's mother, Shanta Gokhale. Cast * Pallavi Joshi as Rita * Jackie Shroff as Mr. Salvi * Renuka Shahane as Saraswati * Mohan Agashe as Shanks * Tushar Dalvi as Sundaram * Makrand Deshpande as Eric * Gargi as Young Sherry * Medha Jambotkar as Susheela * Sai Tamhankar as Sangeeta * Rucha Vaidya as Young Rita * Pushkar Shrotri Pushkar Sudhakar Shrotri is a Marathi, Hindi film & theatre actor, producer, and director. Early life and education Shrotri was born in Mumbai in 1970. He graduated with a commerce degree from M. L. Dahanukar College in Mumbai. Career Pushkar ... References External link ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actress – Marathi
The Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Actress is an award, which is presented annually at the Filmfare Awards to an actor via a public vote or jury; it is given by ''Filmfare'' for Marathi cinema, Marathi films. Each individual entry shows the title followed by the production company and the producer. The award was first given in 1974. The most recent winner, as of 2023, is Gauri Deshpande. Superlatives Winners and nominees 1970s 1980s 1990s 2010s 2020s References {{Reflist Filmfare Awards Marathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bantam Books
Bantam Books is an American publishing house owned entirely by parent company Random House, a subsidiary of Penguin Random House; it is an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group. It was formed in 1945 by Walter B. Pitkin Jr., Sidney B. Kramer, and Ian and Betty Ballantine, with funding from Grosset & Dunlap and Curtis Publishing Company. It has since been purchased several times by companies including National General, Carl Lindner's American Financial and, most recently, Bertelsmann, which in 1986 purchased what had grown to become the Bantam Doubleday Dell publishing group. Bertelsmann purchased Random House in 1998, and in 1999 merged the Bantam and Dell imprints (amongst other mergers within the sprawling publishing house) to become the Bantam Dell publishing imprint. In 2010, the Bantam Dell division was consolidated with Ballantine Books (founded in 1952 by Bantam co-founders Ian and Betty Ballantine) to form the Ballantine Bantam Dell group within Random Hous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
