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Urmila Matondkar
Urmila Matondkar (born 4 February 1974) is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work primarily in Hindi films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil films, she has received numerous accolades, including the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award. Having established a distinctive on-screen persona, she is known for her style statements and dancing skills. After making her debut as a child in the 1977 film '' Karm'', Matondkar gained wide recognition with '' Masoom'' (1983), following which she appeared in few other films. Her first lead role came with the Malayalam film '' Chanakyan'' (1989), and her subsequent lead role in Hindi cinema with '' Narsimha'' (1991), both of which were commercial successes. After a brief setback, Matondkar established herself as a leading actress with the romance '' Rangeela'' (1995), the drama '' Judaai'' (1997), the crime film '' Satya'' (1998), the romantic comedy '' Khoobsurat'' (1999), and the thriller ''Jungle'' (2000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Times Now
Times Now is an English news channel in India owned and operated by The Times Group. The channel launched on 23 January 2006 in partnership with Reuters. It is a pay television throughout India. Until 2016, it was India's most popular and the most viewed English news channel. History In 2016 Arnab Goswami (the earlier editor-in-chief) left the channel to launch Republic TV. Distribution Along with the other Times group channels ( Zoom, ET Now and Movies Now), Times Now is distributed by Media Network and Distribution (India) Ltd (MNDIL), which is a joint venture between The Times Group and Yogesh Radhakrishnan, a cable and satellite industry veteran, under the brand Prime Connect. Employees * Rahul Shivshankar – Editor-in-chief * Navika Kumar – Group editor * Maroof Raza – Consultant and strategic affairs expert Lawsuits On 15 November 2011, in the country's highest defamation suit, the Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's order requiring Times Now to pay � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masoom (1983 Film)
''Masoom'' () is the directorial debut of Shekhar Kapur. It is an adaptation of the 1980 novel ''Man, Woman and Child'' by Erich Segal which was also adapted into a Malayalam movie ''Olangal'' and an American movie ''Man, Woman and Child''. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi in lead roles along with Tanuja, Supriya Pathak and Saeed Jaffrey. It features Jugal Hansraj, Aradhana and Urmila Matondkar as child actors. The screenplay, dialogues and lyrics are by Gulzar with music by R.D. Burman. The film has been remade into a Telugu movie named '' Illalu Priyuralu'' and in Turkish as ''Bir Akşam Üstü''. Plot Indu and DK have a happy marriage and two daughters — Pinky and Minni — and live in Delhi. The tranquility of their life is interrupted when DK receives word that he has a son, Rahul, the result of an affair with Bhavana during his 1973 visit to Nainital when his wife Indu was about to give birth to their first child Pinky. Bhavana did not tell DK a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya
''Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film produced by Ram Gopal Varma, and directed by Rajat Mukherjee. It stars Fardeen Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Sonali Kulkarni. The soundtrack was composed by Sandeep Chowta. The film, which marked Mukherjee's directorial debut, is mainly known for Matondkar's remarkable performance as an obsessed lover. It served as the remake of the film ''Fatal Attraction'', and was commercially successful Plot Ria (Urmila Matondkar) is a headstrong loner angry woman and the only daughter of a rich businessman in Mumbai, Mr Jaiswal ( Suresh Oberoi). Jaiswal loves his daughter but is concerned about her possessive nature. One day Ria sets out for a vacation in Goa. Jai ( Fardeen Khan) is a fashion photographer, happily married to Geeta ( Sonali Kulkarni). He meets Ria and takes photos of her without permission and publishes them in the magazine he works for. The magazine becomes a hit because of the pictures. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaun (film)
''Kaun?'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language psychological suspense thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, written by Anurag Kashyap and starring Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee and Sushant Singh. It was shot in 15 days. The film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Yevaru?''. The film was remade into Kannada as ''Shock'' (2010). Plot On a gloomy night, a scared young woman talks to her parents on the telephone, enquiring about when they will be back home. As she watches the news of a serial killer at large, the doorbell rings. The man outside identifies himself as Sameer Purnavale, claiming to be a business partner of the home owner, Mr. Malhotra. The woman is reluctant to open the door, due to the news of a killer on the loose. She says that the house doesn't belong to Mr. Malhotra, but instead to a Mr. Gupta. Believing that there has been a misunderstanding, Sameer persistently rings the doorbell even after the woman tells him that she won't let him in. To scare him away, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anaganaga Oka Roju
''Anaganaga Oka Roju'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Urmila Matondkar in lead roles. Raghuvaran, Brahmanandam and Kota Srinivasa Rao play other pivotal roles. The film was opened to positive reviews by critics, and was a box office hit. Brahmanandam has garnered the state Nandi Award for best comedian. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Andru Oru Naal''. Plot Chakri (J.D. Chakravarthy) and Madhu (Urmila Matondkar) are neighbours who love each other. Their parents, who fight each other all the time over petty issues, do not approve them of their love. They run away from the house. The film involves the comic travails of a couple eloping and on the run from their parents. They get entangled as murder suspects of a politician. In a police and political mafia road hunt for an incriminating audio tape. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Sri Kommineni and released by Varma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian (1996 Film)
''Indian'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film written and directed by Shankar and produced by A. M. Rathnam. The film stars Kamal Haasan in a dual role opposite Nedumudi Venu, Sukanya, Manisha Koirala and Urmila Matondkar. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman, while cinematography was handled by Jeeva. The film focuses on an ex-freedom fighter turned vigilante bent on rooting out corruption, and his son, who is at the other end of the spectrum by facilitating corrupt practices leading to some unfortunate events. He is well trained in Varma Kalai, an ancient lethal martial art used for close-quarters combat. ''Indian'' was released on 9 May 1996 worldwide and opened to high critical acclaim on the way to becoming a major commercial success in the box office. It became the highest grossing Tamil film of all time and also the first film from Tamil and South India to gross 50 crore at worldwide box office. The film was selected by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaayam
''Gaayam'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language political thriller film, based on the 1980s Vijayawada Gang Warfare. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, and story co-written by himself and Mani Ratnam, it stars Jagapathi Babu, Revathi, Urmila Matondkar and music composed by Sri. Upon its release, the film won six state Nandi Awards in 1993. Plot The film begins with crime lord Durga who seeks justice for the needy affected due to the failure of the law & order. Once, a victim approaches Durga whose daughter has been molested by a few manipulators. Durga wallops them and he is apprehended by a newly appointed cop Bharadwaj but he lets out in minutes. On the way, Durga notices his old flame Anitha and moves rearward. During their college days, the two are turtle doves. Anitha is a journalism student and an idealist while Durga is the brother of hoodlum Mohana Krishna. She accepts to nuptial him provided he should never take his brother’s path which he words to do so. Meanwhile, Mohan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antham
''Antham'' () is a 1992 Indian neo-noir crime film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, filmed simultaneously in both Telugu and Hindi languages. The film starred Nagarjuna, Urmila Matondkar, Salim Ghouse, and Danny Denzongpa. The soundtrack was composed by R. D. Burman, as well as, Mani Sharma and M.M. Keeravani, who each composed one song. The background score, of the film, was composed by Mani Sharma. The Hindi version was titled ''Drohi'' (). However, it released on 23 October 1992, on Diwali that year, a month after the release of the Telugu version. Both the versions, as well as the music, received positive reviews upon release. Plot Raghav (Nagarjuna) is an orphan and receives assignments from an underworld gangster, J.P. Shetty (Danny Denzongpa), who hired him for contract killing, as a full-time job. Raghav leads a calm and secretive life and there is no room for relationships, in it. At a particular instance, he meets Bhavana (Urmila Matondkar), an ornithologist s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungle (2000 Film)
''Jungle'' is a 2000 Indian survival thriller film produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The movie is about a group of bandits, led by forest brigand, "Durga Narayan Chaudhary" (Sushant Singh), that hold a bunch of tourists hostage. It stars Suniel Shetty as Shivraj, the head of police, Urmila Matondkar as Anu Malhotra, one of the hostages, and Fardeen Khan as Siddhu, her love interest. The ensemble cast film has received positive reviews upon release and was declared a Hit. ''Jungle'' received many accolades and nominations, including Filmfare Award for Best Background Score at the 46th Filmfare Awards. For his performance, Sushant Singh won an IIFA Award and Zee Cine Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. Plot Anu Malhotra (Urmila Matondkar) and Siddharth "Siddhu" Mishra (Fardeen Khan) are in love with each other and would like to get married. Anu is ready to inform her parents about her future life-partner, but everything is put on hold, as the family decides ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khoobsurat (1999 Film)
''Khoobsurat'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Sanjay Chhel and produced by Rahul Sughand. It stars Sanjay Dutt and Urmila Matondkar alongside an ensemble supporting cast. The film was declared an average at the box office. Plot The story revolves around con man Sanjay "Sanju" Shastri (Sanjay Dutt), who has a kind heart. He gets into a fight with Jogia Seth (Paresh Rawal), a smuggler whom he owes Rs. 50 lakhs. Sanju has to make the money in a month if he wants to save himself and Gudia, an orphan who becomes a hostage. At this moment, Natwar (Johnny Lever) comes to Sanju's rescue. Natwar suggests that a way to get quick money is for Sanju to go into the Chaudhary household as "Sanju Shastri" (whom the family has never met) and swindle the money from them. As Sanju has no other choice, he decides to take his friends suggestion seriously and does manage to enter the Chaudhary Villa as their NRI relative. Sanju starts befriending the members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satya (1998 Film)
Satya () is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language crime film, produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma; written by Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar with Manoj Bajpayee, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Shrivastava and Paresh Rawal. It is the first of Varma's ''Gangster'' trilogy about organised crime in India. The film follows Satya (Chakravarthy), an immigrant who comes to Mumbai looking for a job, befriends Bhiku Mhatre (Bajpayee) and is drawn into the Mumbai underworld. Varma initially planned to make an action film, but decided to make a film focusing on felonies after meeting some criminals. He hired Kashyap and Shukla to write the film, and opted to use lesser-known actors. The soundtrack and score were composed by Vishal Bhardwaj and Sandeep Chowta, respectively, while the lyrics were written by Gulzar. Its early cinematography was done by Gerard Hooper, who was replaced by Mazhar Kamran. The film was shot in Mumbai on a budget of . ''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judaai (1997 Film)
''Judaai'' () is a 1997 Indian Hindi language romantic comedy drama film directed by Raj Kanwar. It stars Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar. Kader Khan, Farida Jalal, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal, Upasana Singh and Saeed Jaffrey feature in supporting roles. Poonam Dhillon makes a special appearance. A remake of the 1994 Telugu film ''Subhalagnam'', the plot revolves around the travails of a greedy wife Kajal (Sridevi), who lured by wealth, convinces her husband (Kapoor) to marry a second time. Upon release, the film was a major commercial success grossing ₹28.77 crores against its ₹6.30 crores budget, becoming the Eighth highest grossing Indian film of 1997. The film was widely praised for the performances of the lead actresses. Some of the movie was filmed in Thun, Switzerland for unclear reasons. Plot Kajal Verma marries engineer Raj Verma. She and her dad Rakshwant assume that he is wealthy and corrupt. Rakshwant is happy that Kajal does not have in-laws, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
