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Thalaivi
''Thalaivii'' () is a 2021 Indian biographical drama film based on the life of Indian actress-politician J. Jayalalithaa. The film stars Kangana Ranaut as Jayalalithaa, Arvind Swamy as M. G. Ramachandran, Nassar as M. Karunanidhi, Raj Arjun and Samuthirakani as R. M. Veerappan in the Hindi and Tamil versions, respectively. Shot simultaneously in Tamil and Hindi, it is directed by A. L. Vijay and written by Madhan Karky (Tamil) and Rajat Arora (Hindi). The movie is produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shailesh R Singh of Vibri Motion Pictures and Karma Media And Entertainment respectively. The film also features Nassar, Bhagyashree, Raj Arjun, Madhoo, Thambi Ramaiah, Shamna Kasim and Samuthirakani in supporting roles. The music, background score and the soundtrack for both languages is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film was launched officially on Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary on 24 February 2019. Initially the film was titled ''Thalaivi'' in Tamil and ''Jaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AIADMK
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; AIADMK, also abbreviated as ADMK), also shortened to Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran (M.G.R.) at Madurai on 17 October 1972 as a breakaway faction from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after M. Karunanidhi expelled him from the party for demanding an account as the party treasurer. The party is adhering to the policies of socialism and secularism based on the principles of C. N. Annadurai (Anna) collectively coined as ''Annaism'' by M.G.R. The party has won a seven-time majority in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and has emerged as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It is currently the main opposition party in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. From 1 January 1988 to 5 December 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Arjun
Raj Arjun is an Indian actor who mainly works in Hindi cinema. He has also worked in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu cinema. He is the recipient of Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor In A Negative Role and Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actor. Early and personal life Raj Arjun was born on 8 February in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. He was associated with theatre in Bhopal for multiple years. He is married to Sanya. His daughter Sara Arjun is also an actress. Career Hindi cinema Arjun made his debut in Hindi Film Industry with the film Black Friday. He got recognition in the industry with the film Secret Superstar. He has also acted in films like Thalaivii and Love Hostel. Tamil He made his debut in Tamil Film Industry Tamil cinema is the segment of cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Tamil language, the main spoken language in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is nicknamed Kollywood, a portmanteau of the nam ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajat Arora
Rajat Arora (born 23 July 1975) is an Indian screenwriter of Hindi-language films and television. He has written numerous screenplays, including '' Taxi No. 9211'' (2006), ''Chandni Chowk to China'' (2009), '' Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai'' (2010), ''The Dirty Picture'' (2011), ''Kick'' (2014), ''Gabbar Is Back'' (2015), '' Azhaar'' (2016) and '' Baadshaho'' (2017). He has also written the Indian series ''CID''. Arora collaborates often with director Milan Luthria. Early life and education Arora was born in New Delhi, India. He is an alumnus of Asian Academy of Film & Television and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University. Career Arora wrote the dialogues for the film ''Bluffmaster'' (2005), directed by Rohan Sippy. In 2006, he worked with director Milan Luthria and wrote the film '' Taxi No. 9211''. Luthria and Arora have since worked together for the films '' Once Upon A Time in Mumbai'' (2010), ''The Dirty Picture'' (2011), ''Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kangana Ranaut
Kangna Amardeep Ranaut (; born 23 March 1986) is an Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician serving as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, Mandi since June 2024. Known for her portrayals of strong-willed, unconventional women in female-led Hindi cinema, Hindi films, she is the recipient of List of roles and awards of Kangana Ranaut#Awards and nominations, several awards, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, and has featured six times in ''Forbes India'' Forbes Celebrity 100, Celebrity 100 list. In 2020, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. At the age of sixteen, Ranaut briefly took up modelling before being trained in acting under theatre director Arvind Gaur. She made her film debut in the 2006 thriller ''Gangster: A Love Story, Gangster'', for which she was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and received praise for portraying emotional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zee Studios
Zee Studios is an Indian film production and distribution company, that specializes in film, streaming, and television, content development and production. It also specializes in film marketing and distribution. It is based in Mumbai, India, and it was established in 2012 as the content engine for Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. History Zee Studios was founded in 2012 and was formerly known as Essel Vision Productions. Before the establishment of Zee Studios, films were produced under the name Zee Telefilms. '' Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'', released in 2001, directed by Anil Sharma and starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, was one of the first films produced by Zee Telefilms. The film was declared an All-Time Blockbuster by Box Office India and ranked among the top 3 Indian films in all-time highest footfalls since the 1990s. 2015–2020 The first-ever film produced under the banner of Zee Studios was Sanjay Gupta’s thriller suspense '' Jazbaa'' in the year 2015, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhan Karky
Madhan Karky Vairamuthu is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter, research associate, software engineer, and entrepreneur. A holder of a doctorate in computer science from the University of Queensland, Karky began his professional career as an assistant professor at the College of Engineering, Guindy, and soon after ventured into the Tamil cinema, working as a lyricist and dialogue writer. He resigned from his teaching profession in early 2013 and began working full-time in the film industry, while also launching the ''Karky Research Foundation (KaReFo)'', an educational research organization which primarily focuses on language computing and language literacy. He also founded the ''Mellinam Education'', which develops educational games and story books designed to propagate learning among children, and ''DooPaaDoo'', an online music platform which promotes independent music and serves a distributor for film soundtracks. Early life Karky is the eldest son of seven-time National Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shailesh R Singh
Shailesh R Singh is an Indian film producer known for his works exclusively in Hindi cinema. In his 12-year career span, he has produced both commercially & critically acclaimed films. Career Shailesh R Singh has produced films like ''Tanu Weds Manu''. He has also produced films like ''Shahid (film), Shahid'', ''Madaari'', ''Aligarh (film), Aligarh'' & ''Omerta (2017 film), Omerta''. Shailesh Singh has supported & worked with filmmakers like Manish Jha, Bejoy Nambiar, Hansal Mehta and Aanand L. Rai, Aanand L Rai in their early professional days. In 2019, the films produced under Singh's production house, Karma Media And Entertainment & Paramhans Creations, are: ''Jabariya Jodi'', starring Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra, and ''Judgementall Hai Kya'', a black comedy starring Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Ranaut. Both are produced in association with Balaji Motion Pictures. A Romance film, romantic film ''Hurdang'' directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt produced by him under hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajayan Bala
Ajayan Bala is an Indian writer, actor, film director and screenplay writer from Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu. His book ''Ulaka cin̲imā varalār̲u : maun̲ayukam 1894-1929'' was awarded as best book in the fine arts section by Tamil Nadu Government in 2007. He has written several fiction and non-fiction works in Tamil. He has written a history serial in the popular Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan. He has written story and screen play for the movies Chennaiyil Oru Naal, Vana Yuddham, Manithan, Thalaivi and Acted in Chithiram Pesuthadi, Vaalmiki, Madrasapattinam, Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, and Krishnaveni Panjaalai. He has also directed one of the chapters in the horror anthology 6 Athiyayam. Bibliography Novels * Pakalmeenkal (published as a serial in Kalki) Short story collections * Mayilvakanan and other stories (Marutha Pathippakam) * Moondravathu Arai Nanbanin Kathal Kathai * Ajayan Bala Sirukathaikal (Nathan Pathippakam) * Muthukkal Pathu (Amrutha Pathippakam) Translat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy (born 18 June 1970) is an Indian actor, film director and entrepreneur known for his work in Tamil cinema and a few Hindi cinema, Telugu cinema and Malayalam cinema. He was introduced as an actor by Mani Ratnam with the blockbuster film '' Thalapathi'' (1991) and subsequently starred in successful films such as '' Roja'' (1992), ''Bombay'' (1995), '' Minsara Kanavu'' (1997), '' Thani Oruvan'' (2015), and '' Chekka Chivantha Vaanam'' (2018). He made his debut as a director in the Netflix anthology series '' Navarasa'' (2021) in which his segment was named '' Project Agni(Adbhutha-Wonder)''. He is a recipient of three Filmfare Award South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and two SIIMA Awards. Swamy also starred in other regional film industries, including Telugu and Malayalam films where he has done films such as '' Mounam'' (1995), '' Daddy'' (1992) and '' Devaraagam'' (1996). He has also appeared in Hindi, making his debut appearance as lead actor in '' Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhoo
Madhoo Shah (born Madhoobala Raghunath Malini; 26 March 1969), also known formerly as Madhubala, is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. She was a part of Movies like ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991), '' Roja'' (1992), ''Allari Priyudu'' (1992), '' Yoddha'' (1992), and ''Gentleman'' (1993). Early life and family Madhoobala Raghunath Malini was born in a Tamil family. She was educated at St. Joseph's High School, Juhu and at University of Mumbai. She is the niece of actress Hema Malini and therefore the cousin of Esha Deol. Career Madhoo was signed on by action director Veeru Devgan for his son Ajay Devgan's debut in ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991), but her first release was K. Balachander' s '' Azhagan'' (1991), co-starring Mammooty, Bhanupriya and Geetha. She made her Hindi movie debut with in ''Phool Aur Kaante'' in 1991. She made her debut in the Malayalam film '' Ottayal Pattalam'' (1991), opposite Muk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagyashree
Bhagyashree Patwardhan Dassani ( Patwardhan; born 23 February 1969), known mononymously as Bhagyashree, is an Indian actress. She is known for her roles in Hindi language film and television. She is a recipient of a Filmfare Award, in addition to receiving nomination for Indian Television Academy Award. In addition to acting in films, she has been engaged in various philanthropic activities. Her recent television work includes featuring as a talent judge for dance reality show DID Super Moms. Since 1989, she has been married to Himalaya Dassani, with whom she has one son Abhimanyu Dassani and one daughter Avantika Dassani. Early life Bhagyashree is from the Marathi royal family of Sangli in Maharashtra. She is the granddaughter of Chintamanrao Dhundirao Patwardhan, the last ruling Raja of the princely state of Sangli during the British Raj in India. Her father, Vijay Singhrao Madhavrao Patwardhan, is the titular Raja of Sangli. She is the eldest of three daughters, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actress
The Filmfare Award for Best Actress is given by '' Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise the female performer who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first given in 1954 for the films released in the preceding year 1953. Achievement records Multiple wins Individuals with two or more Best Actress (BA) awards: Multiple nominations Individuals with eight or more BA nominations: Other achievement records * Meena Kumari, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Rani Mukerji, Vidya Balan, and Alia Bhatt are the only actresses to have won the Best Actress award in consecutive years. Kumari won in 1954 and 1955, Bachchan in 1974 and 1975, Azmi in 1984 and 1985, Mukerji in 2005 and 2006, and Balan in 2012 and 2013. Bhatt holds the distinction of winning the award consecutively twice: in 2019–2020 and again in 2023–2024. * A tied win occurred in 1974, when Dimple Kapadia won for '' Bobby'' and Jaya Bachc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
