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Stree (2018 Film)
''Stree'' () is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by debutant Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Raj & DK. It stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee. The plot is based on the urban legend '' Naale Baa'', the words meaning "come tomorrow" in Kannada and modified as ''o stree kal aana'' ("o woman come tomorrow" in Hindi) in the film. In late November 2017, Raj & DK approached Rao to star in their debut production. To prepare for his role as a tailor, Rao learned to sew. In December, Shraddha Kapoor was confirmed as the female lead. Amar Kaushik was enlisted to direct the film in January 2018. Principal photography began on 13 January 2018 in Chanderi, with additional filming in Bhopal and Mumbai. The final schedule was completed in May 2018. The soundtrack was composed by Sachin–Jigar with lyrics written by Vayu, Badshah and Jigar Saraiya. ''Stree'' was theatrically release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amar Kaushik
Amar Kaushik is an Indian filmmaker. He is best known for directing the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe films '' Stree'' (2018), '' Bhediya'' (2022), and '' Stree 2'' (2024), as well as the satire '' Bala'' (2019). Early life He was born in Kanpur city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in a Gaur Brahmin family. Amar Kaushik grew up in Medo, Arunachal Pradesh where his father was a forest ranger who worked for the Indian Forest Service and his mother Shashi was a school teacher. When he was 10 years old, the family moved to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He later studied mass communications in Delhi and moved to Mumbai in 2006. Career Kaushik began his film career in 2008, working as Raj Kumar Gupta's assistant director on '' Aamir''. He teamed up with Gupta again to serve as associate director for '' No One Killed Jessica'' and '' Ghanchakkar''. In addition to crew duties, Kaushik had small acting roles in each of the three films. After working as an associate director on the Onir films ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada
Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a second or third language for 15 million speakers in Karnataka. It is the official and administrative language of Karnataka. It also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton University Press, 2012, Kannada was the court language of a number of dynasties and empires of South India, Central India and the Deccan Plateau, namely the Kadamba dynasty, Western Ganga dynasty, Nolamba dynasty, Chalukya dynasty, Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukya Empire, Seuna dynasty, kingdom of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi, Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhediya (film)
''Bhediya'' (; ''Wolf'') is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by Amar Kaushik. Produced by Dinesh Vijan from a story and screenplay by Niren Bhatt, it stars Varun Dhawan alongside Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal and Paalin Kabak. The plot of the film is inspired by Arunachal Pradesh folklore about a Yapum, a shape-shifting werewolf, who wants to protect the jungle, even if they have to kill somebody. This marks the second collaboration between Dhawan and Sanon since Dilwale (2015). It is the second installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe. ''Bhediya'' was theatrically released on 25 November 2022, garnering positive reviews. The film grossed about ₹90 crore against a production budget of approximately ₹60 crore at the box office. It received 13 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film (Critics), Best Actor (Critics) and Best Special Effects. A sequel is in development. Plot Road contractor Bhaskar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maddock Supernatural Universe
Maddock Horror Comedy Universe is an Indian shared universe consisting of Hindi-language supernatural comedy horror films created by Maddock Films. All films in this universe are based on Indian folklore. The first installment, '' Stree,'' was released as a standalone film. The universe-building began with '' Bhediya'', in which characters from ''Stree'' appeared. This was followed by '' Munjya'', where characters from ''Bhediya'' and ''Stree'' appeared. ''Stree 2'' continued by featuring characters from ''Bhediya'', making ''Stree'' and ''Bhediya'' the central links connecting all three films. Films ''Stree'' The first installment of the franchise is directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Raj & DK. It stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee. The plot is inspired by the urban legend Nale Ba, which means "come tomorrow" in Kannada, adapted in the film as "O Stree Kal Aana" (oh woman, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Debut Director
The Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director is given by ''Filmfare'' at its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films to recognise directors for their debut films. It was first presented in 2010 in the inaugural year. List of winners 2010s 2020s See also *Filmfare Awards *Hindi film industry *Cinema of India The cinema of India, consisting of Film, motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various #Cinema by language, film indus ... References External links {{Filmfare Awards Director, Debut Directorial debut film awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actor
The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the awards started in 1954, awards for the best supporting actor category started only the following year 1955. As of 2023, Anil Kapoor leads the list, with four wins. Vivek Oberoi (Company (2002 film), ''Company'', 2003) currently also holds the record of being the youngest recipient of the award, whereas Anil Kapoor holds the record for being the eldest (''Jugjugg Jeeyo'', 2023), while Abhishek Bachchan holds the record for winning the award thrice consecutively (2005, 2006 & 2007). Superlatives Multiple Nominees * 9 Nominations : Pran (actor), Pran * 8 Nominations : Amrish Puri, Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah * 7 Nominations : Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor * 6 Nominations : Mehmood (actor), Mehmood, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actor
The Filmfare Award for Best Actor is an award, which is presented annually at the Filmfare Awards to an actor via a jury; it is given by ''Filmfare'' for Hindi (Bollywood) films. The award was first given in 1954. The most recent winner, as of 2024, is Ranbir Kapoor. Superlatives * Dilip Kumar holds the record for the most consecutive wins, having received the Best Actor award for three consecutive years from 1956 to 1958. Six other actors have won in consecutive years: Rajesh Khanna (1971–1972), Sanjeev Kumar (1976–1977), Amitabh Bachchan (1978–1979), Naseeruddin Shah (1981–1982), Shah Rukh Khan (1998–1999), and Ranbir Kapoor (2012–2013). * Several actors have won both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor awards. These include Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shammi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Farhan Akhtar, Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, and Rajkummar Rao. * Three actors were nominated for both categorie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Director
The Filmfare Best Director Award is one of the main awards presented given by the annual Filmfare Awards to recognise directors working in Hindi cinema. It was first presented in 1954 in the inaugural year. Superlatives Bimal Roy has the record of winning most awards (7) and the distinction of winning the award thrice in a row, on 2 separate occasions (1954–1956 and 1959–1961). He also won the award whenever he was nominated (7/7). Sanjay Leela Bhansali has received the award 5 times, Yash Chopra and Raj Kapoor has received the award 4 times each. Yash Chopra received 12 nominations, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has received 8 nominations, while Raj Kapoor has received 6 nominations. Mahesh Bhatt was nominated thrice in a row (1984–1986). However, he hasn't received any award even after having been nominated 6 times. Also, no director has ever won if one has been nominated twice in the same year – Gulzar in 1974 (for Achanak (1973 film), ''Achanak'' and ''Koshish''), Basu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Film
The Filmfare Award for Best Film is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. The award was first given in 1954. Here is a list of the award winners and the nominees of the respective years. Each individual entry shows the title followed by the production company and the producer. Yash Raj Films has produced 18 films that have been nominated, the most for any production house. It also shares the most wins at 4 along with Bimal Roy Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. While Yash Chopra has been the producer of all of the winning films of Yash Raj Films, Bimal Roy has been the producer of all of the winning films of Bimal Roy Productions, thus making them the producers with the most wins. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has directed 5 winning films, the most for any director. Aamir Khan has starred in 9 winning films which is the most for any actor in a leading role. Nutan, Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji, Aishwarya Rai, and Alia Bhatt have e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
64th Filmfare Awards
The 64th Filmfare Awards ceremony, presented by The Times Group, honored the best Indian Hindi-language films of 2018. The ceremony was held on 23 March 2019 in Mumbai. '' Padmaavat'' led the ceremony with 18 nominations, followed by '' Raazi'' with 15 nominations, '' Andhadhun'' with 11 nominations, and ''Badhaai Ho'' and ''Stree'' with 10 nominations each. ''Andhadhun'' and ''Raazi'' won 5 awards each, thus becoming the most-awarded films at the ceremony, with the former winning Best Film (Critics) and Best Actor (Critics) (for Ayushmann Khurrana), and the latter winning Best Film, Best Director (for Meghna Gulzar), and Best Actress (for Alia Bhatt). ''Badhaai Ho'' and ''Padmaavat'' won 4 awards each; ''Tumbbad'' and ''Sanju'' baba won 3 and 2 awards respectively, with the latter winning Best Actor (for Ranbir Kapoor). For the first time in the history of the Filmfare Awards, there was a tie for Best Supporting Actor – when Gajraj Rao for ''Badhaai Ho'' tied wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badshah (rapper)
Aditya Prateek Singh (born 19 November 1984), better known by his stage name Badshah, is an India, Indian Rapping, rapper, Singing, singer, songwriter, record producer, music producer, television personality and Businessperson, businessman. Badshah has recorded his songs in Hindi, Punjabi language, Punjabi, English language, English and Haryanvi language, Haryanvi languages. Badshah gained widespread recognition after his 2012 single, "Saturday Saturday", was featured in the soundtrack of the 2014 movie, ''Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania''. His notable works in Bollywood films include "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" from Khoobsurat (2014 film), "Kar Gayi Chull" from Kapoor & Sons, ''Kapoor and Sons'', "Garmi" from ''Street Dancer 3D'', "Naina" from Crew (film), ''Crew'', "Proper Patola" from ''Namaste England''. He has also collaborated with international artists such as J Balvin and Tainy for the song "Voodoo" with a guest verse from Lil Baby. Badshah has appeared as judge on MTV H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For centuries, the seven islands of Bombay were under the control of successive indigenous rulers before being ceded to the Portuguese Empire, and subsequently to the East India Company in 1661, as part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
