Kiran ShantaramKiran V. Shantaram (born 1942) is an Indian film personality and former Sheriff of Mumbai. Professional lifeShantaram made his debut in the industry by working as assistant director of the film Navrang; he was responsible for continuity shots and shot a fantasy song. He made his directorial debut with Zunj (1975) and went on to produce movies like Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) and Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989).
Marathi cinemaMarathi cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Marathi language, widely spoken in the state of Maharashtra. Based out of Mumbai, it is the oldest film industry in India and a leader in filmmaking in the Indian film industry. Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and released in 1913, was the first Marathi-language film ever made, and was also India's first full-length feature film.
Nana PatekarVishwanath Patekar (born 1 January 1951), better known as Nana Patekar, is an Indian actor and filmmaker, mainly working in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in Indian cinema, Patekar is recipient of three National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, two Maharashtra State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards Marathi respectively for his acting performances.
MumbaiCapital of Maharashtra, IndiaMegacity in Maharashtra, IndiaMumbai ( ; Marathi: Mumbaī, pronounced ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Located on the Konkan coast along the west coast of India, it has a deep natural harbour.Sheriff of MumbaiThe Sheriff of Bombay is an apolitical titular position of authority bestowed for one year on a prominent citizen of Bombay. The sheriff is an officer of the High Court and the nominal Head of the High Court Department which carries out the orders of the High Court for summoning people, and also for attachment and sealing of properties and if ordered for their auction. The sheriff has an office and staff but does not have any executive powers.
Shreeram LagooShreeram Lagoo (16 November 1927 – 17 December 2019) was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi. He was known for his character roles in films. He acted in over 250 films including Hindi and Marathi films as well as Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati plays, and directed over 20 Marathi plays. He won the 1978 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Gharaonda. His autobiography is titled Lamaan (लमाण; transl. a carrier of goods).
DadarDadar ([d̪aːd̪əɾ]) is a densely populated residential and shopping neighbourhood in Mumbai. It is also a prominent railway and bus service hub with local and national connectivity. It is Mumbai's first planned area and is a hub for the city's Marathi culture.
Bhakti BarveBhakti Barve (10 September 1948 – 12 February 2001) was an Indian film, theatre and television actress in Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati. She is best known for the title role in the Marathi play Ti Phularani and for her role in Kundan Shah's comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), where she acted alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Satish Shah and Ravi Baswani.
MaharashtraMaharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to the southeast and Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to the north, and the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the northwest.
The Times of IndiaThe Times of India (TOI) is an Indian English-language daily news and digital news media outlet. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and the ninth-largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder". It is considered a newspaper of record.
Asia-Pacific Film FestivalThe Asia-Pacific Film Festival (abbreviated APFF) is an annual film festival hosted by the (FPA). The festival was first held in Tokyo, Japan, in 1954. HistoryThe festival was first held in Tokyo, Japan, in 1954 as the Southeast Asian Film Festival (AFF). In addition to Japan, Hong Kong, the Federation of Malaya, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand participated.
Nilu PhuleNilu Phule (Marathi pronunciation: ; 4 April 1930 – 13 July 2009) was an Indian actor known for his roles in Marathi movies and Marathi theatre. Nilu Phule acted in around 250 Marathi and Hindi movies during his film career. He was most prominently seen playing the roles of notorious villains in the movies.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.