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Hum Paanch (sitcom)
''Hum Paanch'' () is an Indian sitcom that first aired from 1995 to 1999. The series returned for a second season from 2005 to 2006. The show starred Ashok Saraf, Vidya Balan, Rakhee Tandon, Bhairavi Raichura, and Vandana Pathak. Plot ''Hum Paanch'' is the story of a middle-class white-collar worker, Anand Mathur, who always finds himself in trouble because of his five daughters — Meenakshi, Radhika, Sweety, Kajal, and Chhoti. The three elder daughters are Anand and his first wife's children. The last two are Anand and Bina's daughters. Together, the five girls plan to do something new in every episode. Anand's first wife, who is dead, speaks to him through her portrait on the living room wall; his second wife, Bina, generally supports the daughters' ideas. The show was a runabout success, helping to establish Zee TV. When the show returned for a second season, Anand had returned from a long stay in the United States. Meenakshi and Radhika were married, Meenakshi was mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajat Rawail
Rajat Rawail is an Indian film producer, director and actor working in the Hindi film industry. He is best known as the producer of films such as ''No Problem'' (2010) and ''Ready'' (2011). Early life and family Rawail was born and brought up in Mumbai. He is the grandson of legendary filmmaker H. S. Rawail and the nephew of film director Rahul Rawail He completed his schooling from Maneckji Cooper School, Juhu, Mumbai in 1987. Career Rawail started his career as an assistant director to director Ramesh Sippy. Starting with ''Bhrashtachar'' (1989), Rawail worked with Sippy in ''Akayla'' (1991) followed by ''Zamaana Deewana'' (1995). Subsequently, he has worked as a producer and co-producer for Hindi films like ''Ready'', '' No Problem'', ''Shortkut - The Con is On'', ''Run'' and ''Anjaam''. As a producer he co-produced Salman Khan starrer ''Ready'' (2011), a remake of 2008 Telugu film by the same name, and No Problem. He had been planning to make a remake of ''Kaalia'', but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomboy
A tomboy is a term for a girl or a young woman with masculine qualities. It can include wearing androgynous or unfeminine clothing and actively engage in physical sports or other activities and behaviors usually associated with boys or men. Who Are Tomboys and Why Should We Study Them?, '' SpringerLink'', '' Archives of Sexual Behavior'', Volume 31, Number 4 Etymology The word "tomboy" combines a generic male name "Tom" with "boy". Nowadays, this word refers to boyish girls, but the etymology suggests the meaning of tomboy has changed drastically over time. Records show that Tomboy used to refer to "boisterous male children" in the mid 16th century.” To understand why the typical male name "Tom" is incorporated in the term tomboy, "Tom" is an abbreviation for the male name "Thomas," and can be utilized as a generic term for men. Slangs invented in the early 16 century, such as “every Tom, Dick, and Harry,” and "Tom of all trades” suggest English speakers utilize � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dheeraj Sarna
Dheeraj Sarna is an Indian television actor, writer and producer. He is known for portraying the role of Yash on '' Kutumb (TV series)'' and lead role of Amarnath Awasthi on the comedy show '' Belan Wali Bahu'', that aired on Colors TV. Career Sarna started his acting career in the year 2000 by guest starring in an episode of ''Kaahin Kissii Roz'' as Aseem. In the same year he was cast in a TV show '' Kutumb'' as Yash, the show written by himself. He then took a long break from acting from 2002 to 2017, so he could focus on writing for different shows and films including '' Koi Aap Sa'' and ''Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon'', the two films that he wrote a screenplay for. In early 2018, he returned to acting when he was cast in the comedy television series '' Belan Wali Bahu'', opposite Krystle D'Souza Krystle D'Souza (born 1 March 1990) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2007 with the role of Kinjal Pandey in '' Kahe Naa Kahe'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Asgar (actor)
Ali Asgar is an Indian actor and stand-up comedian. He has appeared in many Indian TV serials and movies. Asgar appeared as Kamal Agarwal in Star Plus TV show '' Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki''. He also appeared in SAB TV's show F.I.R. as Inspector Raj Aryan. He is commonly known for his role in Colors TV show ''Comedy Nights with Kapil ''Comedy Nights With Kapil'' is an Indian Hindi-language sketch comedy and celebrity talk show hosted and produced by comedian Kapil Sharma. It was on-air on Colors TV amid 22 June 2013 to 24 January 2016. Many of the episodes feature celeb ...'' as Dadi. Filmography Films Television Dubbing roles Animated films Awards References External links * ' {{DEFAULTSORT:Asgar, Ali Living people Indian male television actors Indian stand-up comedians Actors from Mumbai Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suchitra Bandekar
Suchitra Bandekar ( Marathi: सुचित्रा बांदेकर) is an Indian actress. She mainly works in Hindi and Marathi films and television. Childhood She was born and brought up in Nashik, Maharashtra. She attended school in Balmohan Vidya Mandir and college in D. G. Ruparel College, Dadar. Personal life Suchitra got married with her long time boyfriend Aadesh Bandekar in 1990. She has a son, named Soham Bandekar. Filmography Television Actor Producer * '' Lakshya'' on Star Pravah * '' Nanda Saukhya Bhare'' on Zee Marathi * ''Tharala Tar Mag'' on Star Pravah * ''Lalit 205'' on Star Pravah * ''Almost Sufal Sampurna'' on Zee Yuva * ''Nave Lakshya'' on Star Pravah * ''Shabbas Sunbai'' on Sun Marathi Sun Marathi is Marathi language free-to-air general entertainment channel owned by Sun TV Network Sun TV Network is an Indian mass media company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a part of Sun Group and is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pushtiie Shakti
Pushtiie is an Indian actress best known as playing the lead role of Mahi Talwar in the comedy series '' Mahi Way'' on Sony TV. Personal life She is the sister of actor Vrajesh Hirjee Career Pushtiie appeared in the second season of a famous comedy soap that ran on Zee TV known as '' Hum Paanch'', in the late 1990s. She played the youngest daughter of Anand Mathur (played by Ashok Saraf), "Chotti" among the five daughters. This serial was produced by Ekta Kapoor. Actor Vidya Balan happened to play the second eldest of the sisters in this soap in one season. Pushtiie played a role in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, which was inspired by the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea. She played the character of Sanya's best friend in the soap ''Sanya'' that was aired on Hungama TV. Her brother Vrajesh Hirjee, happens to be a famous comedian and actor in Bollywood films and shows. Filmography Films * '' Ishq Vishk'' (2003) * '' Sau Jhooth Ek Sach'' (2005) * '' Koi Aap Sa'' (2005) * '' Bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudha Chandran
Sudha Chandran (born 27 September 1965) is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and actress who appears in Indian television and films. In 1981, she hurt her leg in a road accident near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu while coming back from Madras with her parents. Her leg became gangrenous and her parents opted to have it amputated. However, she subsequently became an established Bharatnatyam dancer. Chandran is known for her roles of Ramola Sikand in '' Kaahin Kissii Roz'', Yamini Singh and Seema Gujral in '' Naagin 1, 2, 3 and 6'', Chitradevi in ''Deivam Thandha Veedu'', the Tamil remake of ''Saath Nibhana Saathiya''. She was awarded National Film Award – Special Jury Award for the Telugu film ''Mayuri'' which is based on her life at '' 33rd National Film Awards'' in 1985. She was a contestant on the reality dance series ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa''. Early and personal life Sudha Chandran was born in Mumbai. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajendra Nath
Rajendra Nath Malhotra (8 June 1931 − 13 February 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian in Hindi and Punjabi films. Early life and family Rajendra Nath was born on 8 June 1931 in Tikamgarh, which is now in Madhya Pradesh. His family was from the Karimpura locality of Peshawar but settled in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. He studied at Darbar College, Rewa, where Arjun Singh (a Congress politician) and R.P. Agarwal were his classmates. Rajendra's elder brother Prem Nath went to Mumbai and became an actor, so Rajendra joined him in 1949. They were good friends of Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. Rajendra and Prem's sister Krishna married actor-director Raj Kapoor. ''passionforcinema'', 13 February 2008. He ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jatin Kanakia
Jatin Kanakia (28 June 1952 –18 July 1999), was an Indian actor. Best known for comedy roles, his career ranged from working in Gujarati plays, Hindi television shows and Hindi Bollywood movies. His skill and success earned him the informal title of being the "Prince of Comedy." Career Kanakia's career began with roles in Gujarati and Hindi theatre, after which his first major television role was in the comedy series, '' Shrimaan Shrimati'', where he played the lead role of Keshav Kulkarni, a married, middle-class house-holder who develops a crush on his movie star neighbour, played by Archana Puran Singh, and a rivalry with her husband, played by Rakesh Bedi, who in turn is drawn to Kulkarni's housewife Reema Lagoo. Broadcast on the national television network, Doordarshan, the series became one of India's most popular television shows. Kanakia also starred in shorter comedy series produced on Doordarshan and played cameos in other comedy series. He worked in many shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharad Sharma
Sharad Sharma is an Indian cartoonist based in New Delhi, India. He was associated with many newspapers and magazines before he switched to electronic media and introduced political animation to Indian TV news channels. In the late 1990s, he formed the organisation World Comics India to introduce the idea of grassroots comics. The idea was to take this new communication medium to the masses. He took the art of cartooning and comics to the rural hinterland of India and other South Asian countries. He has extensive experience from workshops with a variety of organisations in India and internationally. His cartoon strip '' Developmentoon'' has been published in several newspapers and websites internationally. He has also published several books and manuals. Since 2006 he has been helping small organisations working in remote areas to initiate social campaigns using grassroots comics on issues like infanticide, foeticide, corporal punishment and paedophilia. Awards He received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruna Sangal
Aruna may refer to: Religion and mythology * Aruna (Hinduism), the charioteer of Surya in Hinduism * Aruna (Hittite mythology), a Hittite sea god * Aruna Stambha, a monumental religious pillar in Puri, Odisha, India * Arunachala (''red mountain''), a shaivite holy site in Tamil Nadu, India People with family-name Aruna * Ade Aruna (born 1994), Nigerian player of American football * Aladi Aruna (1933–2004), Indian politician * D. K. Aruna (fl. 1994), Indian politician * Poongothai Aladi Aruna (born 1964), Indian politician * Quadri Aruna (born 1988), Nigerian table tennis player * Sanghapali Aruna (born 1979), Indian human rights activist People with the personal name Aruna * Aruna (singer) (born 1975), American musician * Aruna Asaf Ali (1909–1996), Indian educator, activist, and publisher * Aruna Balraj (fl. from 2006), Indian film actress * Aruna Biswas (fl. from 1986), Bangladeshi actress * Aruna Chaudhary (born 1957), Indian politician * Aruna Darshana ( ... [...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 Kamaal Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
