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Monica Dogra
Monica Dogra is an American musician and actress. She has acted in six feature films, as well as released five studio albums with the band Shaa’ir and func. She is a member on the judging panel of India's first English music talent show, The Stage (TV series), ''The Stage''. She hosted four seasons of the music-Docu series ''The Dewarists'' that was nominated for a Cannes Lion. She also worked on the Viceland Emmy nominated series ''Woman'' produced by Gloria Steinem. Early life Monica Dogra is the daughter of Dogra immigrants from Jammu, India. Her maternal uncle is Dogri language, Dogri Indian folk music, folk music singer Prakash Sharma. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Oakleigh Elementary School, Montessori and Dulaney High School. She attended New York University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in musical theatre. Career In 2005, she formed the electronic rock group "Shaa'ir+Func", along with guitarist Randolph Correia. In 2007, they released their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olney, Maryland
Olney is a U.S. census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the north central part of the county, north of Washington, D.C. Olney was largely agricultural until the 1960s, when growth of Washington, D.C.'s suburbs led to its conversion into a mostly residential area. It has a total population of 35,820 as of the 2020 United States census. In 2013 it was ranked #22 in Money (magazine), ''Money'' magazine's "top-earning towns" edition of "America's Best Places to Live." In 2007, Olney ranked #17 on ''Money'' magazine's list of the 100 best places to live in the U.S. History In 1763, Richard Brooke received a land patent, patent for a tract of land located in the Province of Maryland.Sween, Jane C.; Offutt, William. ''Montgomery County: Centuries of Change''. American Historical Press, 1999. . Originally known as Mechanicsville, the village which became Olney was established in 1800. The area was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inkaar (2013 Film)
''Inkaar'' () is a 2013 Indian drama romance film directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, starring Arjun Rampal and Chitrangada Singh in the lead roles. Shantanu Moitra has composed the music for the film. Deepti Naval, Vipin Sharma, Gaurav Dwivedi are featured in supporting roles. The film was produced and distributed under the Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and the Tipping Point Films banners. The film deals with sexual harassment in a corporate set-up following the story of Rahul Verma, the CEO of an advertising agency, who has to follow the lawsuit of sexual harassment filed by Maya Luthra, his protégé. The two are battling for the top job of the company. A committee is set up by the agency to hear both sides of the story and work through lies and accusations to find out the truth. The development of the film commenced in 2011. The movie was completed in early 2012 and was titled "''Inkaar''". It was scheduled to release in May but conflicts sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David (2013 Film)
''David'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language crime film directed by Bejoy Nambiar, starring Vikram, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Vinay Virmani in the title role, alongside Tabu, Monica Dogra, Lara Dutta and Isha Sharvani. The film was partially reshot in Tamil under the same title with Jiiva replacing Virmani. The plot revolves around the lives of three different men named David, who are about to take a step which is going to change their lives forever. Both the Hindi and Tamil versions were released on 1 February 2013. Plot ''The London segment featuring Neil Nitin Mukesh was only present in the Hindi version.'' The story revolves around the lives of three Davids in three different parts of the world in three different eras. London, 1975: 30-year-old David (Neil Nitin Mukesh) works for Iqbal Ghani, a dreaded Mafia don who controls London's Muslim community through his illegal activities. David is Ghani's protege who is poised to take over the empire one day as Ghani's son is a spoil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock On!! (2008 Film)
''Rock On!!'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor, produced by Farhan Akhtar, and with music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. The film marks the successful Bollywood debut of Akhtar and Prachi Desai. Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Luke Kenny, and Purab Kohli star as members of the Mumbai-based grunge rock band, "Magik" (formed in 1998) who reunite in 2008. The winner of seven Filmfare Awards, ''Rock On!!'' was critically acclaimed but had an average performance at the box office. Inspired by the critically acclaimed South Korean movie 'A Happy Life'. The film was archived at the Academy Film Archive library. The direct sequel, ''Rock On!! 2'', was released eight years later in 2016, but to negative reviews. Plot ''Rock On!!'' begins in Mumbai, with the rock band Magik, in 1998. The band are best friends and enjoy a carefree, freewheeling life together. Aditya Shroff (Farhan Akhtar) is the lead singer who rebelled against his well-to- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridhi Dogra
Ridhi Dogra (born 22 September 1984) is an Indian actress known for her portrayal of Nusrat in ''Asur'', Astha in ''The Married Woman'', Priya in '' Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?'' and participation in ''Nach Baliye 6'' and '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6''. Early life Dogra was born on 22 September 1984 in Delhi. She studied at Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai in New Delhi and graduated in Psychology (Honours) from Kamala Nehru College. Career Before she entered the television industry, Dogra was a dancer in the Shiamak Dawar Dance Institute. Her first job in the industry was as a co-producer on Zoom. She has also hosted independence special show ''Azaadi'' for Life OK in 2012. In 2013, she participated in ''Nach Baliye 6''. Dogra also played Savitri in '' Savitri'', Aditi in ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'', and Nisha in ''Woh Apna Sa''. The Married Woman, her latest web series directed by Sahir Raza, Dogra gathered critical acclaim and appreciation from her fans and audiences ali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxim India (magazine)
''Maxim'' was the Indian edition of the United Kingdom-based international monthly men's magazine called ''Maxim''. It was known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models, none of which are nudes. The first issue of the Indian edition of ''Maxim'' was the January 2006 issue featuring Priyanka Chopra on the cover. The first issue was released on 28 December 2005. The magazine was the first international men's magazine to enter the Indian market and the 30th international version of Maxim. The magazine is no longer published in India. Largely covering everything related to men's lifestyle, ''Maxim'' was the industry leader for men's magazines in India until 2018. Maxim stopped circulating its Indian edition publishing its last issue on 1 December 2018. Maxim Hot 100 Each year since 2008, the Indian edition of Maxim releases the Maxim Hot 100. The winners and their corresponding ages and the year in which the magazine was released are list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FHM (India)
''FHM India'' is the Indian edition of the British monthly men's lifestyle magazine called ''FHM''. It is now published in India by TCG Media Limited and is the 32nd international edition of ''FHM''. The first issue was launched in the October 2007 with Ujjwala Raut - India's most successful overseas supermodel on the cover. High-profile names have been published in the magazine include top models, actresses and singers Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Laig, Ujjwala Raut, Nicole Scherzinger, Olga Kurylenko, Kelly Brook, Maria Sharapova and Padma Lakshmi. FHM India claims to have 10,00,000+ reach per month. History The magazine began publication in 1985 in the UK under the name ''For Him Magazine'' and changed its title to ''FHM'' in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine. However, the full ''For Him Magazine'' continued to be printed on the spine of each issue. ''FHM'' was published by NGPL from its inaugural issue up to the July 2010 issue. From August 2010 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Tixier
Scott Tixier (born February 26, 1986) is a French jazz violinist and professor of jazz violin at the University of North Texas. Life and career Tixier was born in Montreuil, France, and studied classical violin at the conservatory in Paris. Following that, he studied improvisation as a self-educated jazz musician and under Florin Niculescu then Malo Vallois. Tixier has worked in theater, film scoring, Broadway shows, for Sony Pictures, ARTE Creative, Heineken, Dos Equis, Fisher-Price, America's Got Talent on NBC, with Zedd on the David Letterman Late Show on CBS, for Josh Groban, Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro, Sting, Jean Reno, Whoopi Goldberg, Marc Jacobs, Keith David, Pierre Palmade, Pierre Richard, David Ackroyd, NBA player Allan Houston, Christina Aguilera, Chrisette Michele, Doug E. Fresh, JR, Ariana Grande, and Monica Dogra. He has performed and recorded with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Roger Waters, Kenny Barron, John Legend, Chris Potter, Christina Aguilera, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
STAR World India
Star World is an Indian pay television Television channel, channel launched on 15 December 1991. Originally scheduled to shut down on 30 November 2021, the shutdown of Star World and its HD feed has been not continued due to the delay of TRAI's new tariff rules. Star World is also available under the 'Channels' section of Disney+ Hotstar as a content hub that hosts shows from multiple Disney owned studios like FX Productions, ABC Signature, 20th Television etc. Star World is owned by Disney Star, a fully owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The channel aired popular English shows from around the globe and mainly focuses on 14 to 35-year-old urban population, with 24-year-old working professionals being its primary target demographic. History Star World was first launched in India on 15 December 1991 as a flagship feed of Star World, Star World Asia. Then known as StarPlus, it was the product of a partnership between Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific, Star TV and Es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dewarists
''The Dewarists'' is a musical television series on MTV India. The series is part music documentary and part travelogue. The show casts musicians from various parts of the world, collaborating to create original music while travelling across India. The first season featured a total of ten episodes. It featured many musicians, including Imogen Heap, Vishal–Shekhar, Zeb and Haniya, Shantanu Moitra, Swanand Kirkire, Indian Ocean, Mohit Chauhan, Parikrama, Agnee, Shilpa Rao, Shri, Monica Dogra, Rajasthan Roots, Papon, Rabbi Shergill, Shubha Mudgal, Swarathma, MIDIval Punditz, Humble the Poet, Karsh Kale, Baiju Dharmajan, Njeralathu Harigovindan, Raghu Dixit and Rewben Mashangva. The first season was directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, an ad filmmaker and frontman of the Mumbai Hardcore band, Scribe. The first five episodes also involved UK filmmakers, Fred and Nick. The show is hosted by actor-singer Monica Dogra. The Theme music of The Dewarists was given by Raghu Dixit. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhobi Ghat (film)
''Dhobi Ghat'' (), released internationally as ''Mumbai Diaries'' and ''Bombay Diaries'', is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Kiran Rao in her directorial debut. The film was produced by Rao and Aamir Khan, and stars Prateik Babbar, Monica Dogra, Kriti Malhotra and Khan in the lead roles. Gustavo Santaolalla was signed to compose the score and soundtrack of the film, which includes a song by Ryuichi Sakamoto. ''Dhobi Ghat'' had its world premiere in September 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released on 21 January 2011 in cinemas. The film being mainly tagged an Art and Parallel cinema was critically successful, as it well received and appreciated by critics, although it was an average performer at the box office. The film was longlisted for the 65th BAFTA Awards in the Best Film Not in the English Language category. Plot Arun (Aamir Khan), a reclusive artist, moves into a run-down flat in the older part of Mumbai. After attending an exhibition of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
