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Sabbir Khan
Sabbir Khan is an Indian film director and screenwriter. Life and career His father Noor Dewasi was a lyricist in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He made his directorial debut with '' Kambakkht Ishq'', a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film was based on the 2002 Tamil film, '' Pammal K. Sambandam''. It featured Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles, along with Aftab Shivdasani and Amrita Arora in supporting roles. Hollywood actors Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh, and Holly Valance appeared in cameos, playing themselves. The film was released on 3 July 2009. Sabbir Khan then directed '' Heropanti''. It was a remake of the 2008 Telugu romantic drama, ''Parugu''. It starred Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon in their Hindi film debuts, alongside Prakash Raj in a supporting role. The film was released Worldwide on 23 May 2014. Sabbir Khan's next was '' Baaghi''. It was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare
''Filmfare'' is an Indian English-language fortnightly magazine published by Worldwide Media. Acknowledged as one of India's most popular entertainment magazines, it publishes pieces involving news, interviews, photos, videos, reviews, events, and style. The magazine also annually gives the Filmfare Awards, the Filmfare Awards South, the Filmfare Awards East, the Filmfare Marathi Awards, the Filmfare Awards Punjabi, the Filmfare Awards Bangla, the Filmfare OTT Awards, the Filmfare Short Film Awards and the Filmfare Style & Glamour Awards. After the businessman Ramkrishna Dalmia (1893–1978) of Dalmia Group purchased Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited (BCCL) in 1946, J. C. Jain from Bharat Insurance Company was employed to help him in running the company in 1950. In this period, Jain conceived the idea of ''Filmfare'' at the actress Kamini Kaushal's house. The magazine was launched by the industrialist Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain alongside his wife Rama in Bombay on 7 Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baaghi (2016 Film)
''Baaghi'' ( Rebel) is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. A partial remake of the 2004 Telugu film '' Varsham'', the film stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles and Sudheer Babu in his Hindi debut, with Sunil Grover in a supporting role. ''Baaghi'' was released worldwide on 29 April 2016 and received mixed reviews from critics. Made on a budget of , the film earned over worldwide. Later, it spawned two spiritual sequels titled ''Baaghi 2'' (2018) and '' Baaghi 3'' (2020), thus becoming the first installment in the ''Baaghi'' film series. Plot Raghav Shetty, a powerful don and a martial arts world champion, abducts Siya Khurana from her film set in Hyderabad and takes her to Bangkok. Siya's father, P.P. Khurana, along with Dasanna, a film producer, seeks the government officers and cops for help, but no one is ready to assist them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle Class Abbayi
''Middle Class Abbayi'' (), also known as ''MCA'', is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Venu Sriram and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Nani, Sai Pallavi, Vijay Varma, and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles. Devi Sri Prasad composed the soundtrack and score, while Sameer Reddy and Prawin Pudi handled the cinematography and editing. ''Middle Class Abbayi'' was released theatrically on 21 December 2017 and received mixed reviews from critics, but became a commercial success. It was remade in Hindi as ''Nikamma'' (2022). Plot Nani, a middle-class youth with an eidetic memory, stays at his uncle's house in Hyderabad. He has issues with his brother's house because he dislikes his sister-in-law Jyothi, an RTO officer. Ravi, Nani's elder brother, asks him to leave for Warangal to aid Jyothi in the new place. He falls for Pallavi, who proposes to him in the first encounter. Nani realizes that Pallavi is actually Jyothi's sister after she arrives to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty, 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi, Kannada and Telugu films. She made her screen debut in the thriller '' Baazigar'' (1993) which gained her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Shetty had intermittent success in the rest of the decade, such as in the action films '' Main Khiladi Tu Anari'' (1994) and '' Jaanwar'' (1999). The romantic drama '' Dhadkan'' (2000) marked a turning point in Shetty's career. This was followed by roles in '' Indian'' (2001) and '' Rishtey'' (2002), which earned her a second Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Shetty received praise for playing a woman with AIDS in the drama '' Phir Milenge'' (2004) and a woman in an unhappy marriage in the ensemble drama '' Life in a... Metro'' (2007). The former earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She subsequently appeared in the action thriller '' Dus'' (2005) and the spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley Setia
Shirley Setia is a New Zealand singer and actress known for her work in the Indian film and music industries. Born in Daman, India, in the former union territory of Daman and Diu, she immigrated with her family to Auckland and gained attention as a YouTube musician by uploading covers of Hindi film songs while studying at the University of Auckland. Setia was subsequently featured in ''Forbes'' magazine, which referred to her as "Bollywood's Next Big Singing Sensation". Setia made her acting debut with the 2020 Hindi film '' Maska'', which was released on Netflix. She made her big-screen debut with ''Nikamma'' in 2022 and also starred in the Telugu film '' Krishna Vrinda Vihari'', which was released on 23 September 2022. Early life Setia was born in Daman, India and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. A graduate student from the University of Auckland and marketing and publicity intern at Auckland Council, Setia took part in a contest conducted by T-Series. Her YouTube entry wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhimanyu Dassani
Abhimanyu Dassani (born 21 February 1990) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. The son of actress Bhagyashree, he made his acting debut in 2018 with the action film ''Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'', for which he won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He has since starred in the romantic comedy ''Meenakshi Sundareshwar'' (2021) and the action film ''Nikamma'' (2022). Early life and work Dassani was born on 21 February 1990 in Mumbai, to film actress Bhagyashree and her husband Himalaya Dassani. His father, from a Sindhis, Sindhi business family, has himself been an actor and producer. His younger sister Avantika Dassani is also an actress and made her debut with the web-series ''Mithya (web series), Mithya''. Dassani went on to study at the New York Film Academy and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He also practices martial arts and is trained in taekwondo and karate. He started his career by being an assistant to director Rohan Sippy on ''Dum Maaro Dum (film), Dum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikamma
''Nikamma'' () is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Sabbir Khan. It is a remake of the 2017 Telugu film ''Middle Class Abbayi'' and stars Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia and Shilpa Shetty. ''Nikamma'' was released theatrically on 17 June 2022 and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and the audience. The film was also a box-office bomb. Plot Adi is an unemployed youth with an eidetic memory, having issues with his elder brother Raman as he dotes on Avni, Raman's wife (Adi's sister-in-law) and a Regional Transport Office, RTO officer. He consequently left home 15 months ago and has since been staying with his paternal uncle. Raman soon summons Adi and tells him to accompany Avni, who is transferred to Dhamli for two months as Raman is transferred to Bangalore. Avni compels Adi to do all the household chores, much to his annoyance. Adi tries to appoint a maid for house chores but Avni denies. She tries to pursue Adi to become a software ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eros International
Eros International Media Ltd. (also known as Eros India) is an Indian motion picture production and distribution company, based and originated in Mumbai, India. Founded by Arjan Lulla in 1977, it is one of the leading production and distribution companies in India. Currently, his sons Kishore Lulla and Sunil Lulla manage the company. It is a subsidiary of Eros Media World, formed in 2020, which was formerly known as Eros International Plc and subsequently ErosSTX Global. Eros co-produces, acquires and distributes Indian films in multiple formats worldwide, including theatrical, television syndication and digital platforms. Eros has over 12,000 films in its library which include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and other regional language films. History In 1977, Arjan Lulla started the company. In 1981, he founded the company ''Jupiter Enterprise'' with Mr. Kishore Lulla and Ms. Bhagibhai Lulla. On 19 August 1994 ''Rishima International Pvt Ltd'' was founded. It was a private limit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viki Rajani
Viki may refer to: People * Viki Gabor (born 2007), Polish singer * Viki Kahlon (born 1993), Israeli footballer * Viki Miljković (born 1974), Serbian singer * Viki Saha (born 1997), Indian cricketer * Victor Weisskopf (1908–2002), Austrian-born American physicist known as Viki to colleagues * Viki (singer), South Korean singer and actress Kang Eun-hye (born 1988) Other uses * Viki (chimpanzee), the subject of one of the first experiments in ape language * ''Viki'' (operetta), a Hungarian operetta composed by Pál Ábrahám * Viki (streaming service), an American worldwide video streaming company * Viki, Estonia, a village * V.I.K.I. (Virtual Interactive Kinetic Intelligence), a character from the film ''I, Robot'' See also * Vici (other) Vici may refer to: * The plural of the Latin vicus * "I conquered" in Latin, first person perfect of vincere, notably part of the phrase '' Veni, vidi, vici'' * V.I.C.I., short for Voice Input Child Identicant, nicknamed Vicki, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui (; born 19 May 1974) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a National Film Award, an IIFA Award, and two Filmfare Awards, as well as a nomination for an International Emmy. After studying acting at the National School of Drama, Siddiqui had minor roles in films such as '' Sarfarosh'' (1999), '' Shool'' (1999), and '' Munna Bhai M.B.B.S'' (2003). Siddiqui first gained recognition for his role in Anurag Kashyap's '' Black Friday'' (2004) and the 2012 '' Gangs of Wasseypur'' duology. Further success came for his supporting roles in '' The Lunchbox'' (2013), for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor; '' Kick'' (2014); and '' Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' (2015). He went on to gain critical acclaim for his roles in '' Raman Raghav 2.0'' (2016), '' Raees'' (2017), '' Mom'' (2017), and '' Manto'' (2018). He has also starred in two Emmy-nominated series, '' Sacred Games'' (2018–2019) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nidhi Agerwal
Nidhhi Agerwal is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. After participating in Miss Diva Universe 2014, Agerwal made her acting debut with the Hindi film '' Munna Michael'' (2017), for which she received Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut.'' Agerwal made her Telugu debut with '' Savyasachi'' (2018) and Tamil debut with '' Eeswaran'' (2021). For the former, she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Telugu nominations. She has been part of successful films including '' iSmart Shankar'' (2019) and '' Kalaga Thalaivan'' (2022). Early life Agerwal was born in Hyderabad and brought up in Bangalore. Born into a Hindi-speaking Marwari family, she can understand as well as speak Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. Her birth year is reported inconsistently either as 1992 or 1993. Her schooling was at Debipur Milan Vidyapith. She holds a graduation in Business Management from Christ University, Bangalore. She is well trained in ballet. Career In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munna Michael
''Munna Michael'' is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language dance film directed by Sabbir Khan, written by Vimmi Datta, and produced by Viki Rajani and Eros International. The film features Tiger Shroff in the titular role, alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Niddhi Agerwal, Ronit Roy, and Pankaj Tripathi in supporting roles. It marks the third collaboration of Shroff and Khan after ''Heropanti'' and ''Baaghi (2016 film), Baaghi''. ''Munna Michael'' was released on 21 July 2017 to mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. Plot Manasva "Michael" Roy is a dancer inspired by Michael Jackson. One day, he is fired from his job at the studio. On his way home, he finds a newborn baby on the roadside and adopts him, naming the child Manav "Munna" Roy. Munna also grows up to be an extraordinary dancer and a diehard fan of Michael Jackson. However, Michael instead insists Munna find a proper job. Munna secretly visits dance clubs with his friends and challenges their dancers to win money. Michael fall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
