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Rakshita
Shweta, known by her stage name Rakshita, is an Indian television personality, film producer and former actress known for her work in Kannada cinema. Early life Rakshita was brought up in Bangalore. Her father B. C. Gowrishankar was a cinematographer and mother Mamatha Rao, an actress, both of whom worked in Kannada films. Rakshita underwent an acting course under Krishnamurthy Kavathar's tutelage for about 15 days before entering films. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer applications (BCA) from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College in Bangalore at the time, she discontinued during the first year before enrolling in a correspondence course for a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001. During this time, she was signed to play the lead opposite Puneeth Rajkumar in '' Appu'' (2002) by producer Parvathamma Rajkumar who gave her the name Rakshita. Career Actor Rakshita started her career with the Kannada movie '' Appu'' with Puneeth Rajkumar. She also acted in remakes of the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appu (2002 Film)
''Appu'' is a 2002 Indian Kannada-language romantic action comedy film directed by Puri Jagannadh. It stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Rakshita. The supporting cast features Avinash, Srinivasa Murthy and Sumithra. The film was produced by Puneeth's mother, Parvathamma under Poornima Enterprises, the production banner of the Rajkumar family. It marked the screen debut Puneeth and Rakshita in lead roles. Up on theatrical release on 26 April 2002, the film was a success and completed a 200-day run in theatres. The lead actor Puneeth Rajkumar came to be known as "Appu" hereafter among the masses, colloquially. The film was remade in Telugu in 2002 as ''Idiot'' (Directed by Puri Jagannadh), in Tamil in 2003 as '' Dum'', in Bengali in 2006 as ''Hero'' and in Bangladeshi Bengali in 2008 as '' Priya Amar Priya''. Plot Appu is a carefree guy, who spends time hanging with his friends, and is also the son of a head constable named Venkata Swamy. One night, Appu is thrashed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem (film Director)
Kiran Kumar (born 22 October 1976), known by his screen name Prem, is an Indian film director in Kannada cinema. Personal life Prem was born as Kiran Kumar on 22 October 1976 in Maddur, in the Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka, to Rajappa and Bhagyamma. He is married to actress-turned-producer Rakshita and they have a son named Surya. Career Prem started his career as assistant director on the film '' Nishkarsha'' (1993), working with Sunil Kumar Desai, while he was pursuing his pre-university course. Upon completion of the film, he returned to his hometown Mandya to complete the course before returning to Bangalore. He proceeded to work as an associate director with G. K. Mudduraj on ''Rayara Maga'' (1994) and ''Kannamuchchale''; Dorai–Bhagavan; and with A. R. Babu on ''Hello Yama''. Producer Anand Balaraju offered him an opportunity to direct his first film ''Kariya'' (2003) independently. ''Kariya'' was a gangster romance film starring Darshan in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem (Kiran)
Kiran Kumar (born 22 October 1976), known by his screen name Prem, is an Indian film director in Kannada cinema. Personal life Prem was born as Kiran Kumar on 22 October 1976 in Maddur, in the Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka, to Rajappa and Bhagyamma. He is married to actress-turned-producer Rakshita and they have a son named Surya. Career Prem started his career as assistant director on the film ''Nishkarsha'' (1993), working with Sunil Kumar Desai, while he was pursuing his pre-university course. Upon completion of the film, he returned to his hometown Mandya to complete the course before returning to Bangalore. He proceeded to work as an associate director with G. K. Mudduraj on ''Rayara Maga'' (1994) and ''Kannamuchchale''; Dorai–Bhagavan; and with A. R. Babu on ''Hello Yama''. Producer Anand Balaraju offered him an opportunity to direct his first film ''Kariya'' (2003) independently. ''Kariya'' was a gangster romance film starring Darshan in the le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idiot (2002 Film)
''Idiot: O Chanti Gaadi Prema Katha'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action romantic comedy film which released on 22 August 2002 and was directed by Puri Jagannadh. It was the second collaboration between Ravi Teja and Puri Jagannadh after the successful film '' Itlu Sravani Subramanyam''. The dialogue was written by Puri Jagannadh with soundtrack by Chakri. This film stars Ravi Teja and Rakshita. It turned out to be a ''Blockbuster''. The film ran for 100 days in 36 centres. The film was a remake of director's own 2002 Kannada movie '' Appu''. Plot Chantigadu is the son of a head constable Venkata Swamy. Chanti is a guy with a carefree attitude. He is beaten by a rival gang at night and was rescued by a beautiful girl Suchitra. She pays his hospital bills and donates her blood. She is gone from the hospital by the time Chanti became conscious. When Chanti's friends inform him about the girl who rescued him, he starts loving her immediately for her goodheartedness, thoug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jogayya
''Jogayya'' is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by Prem. starring Shiva Rajkumar in his 102nd film. It was produced under the banner of Prem Pictures. Rakshita Prem, who is married to the director Prem, is the producer of this film and the shooting began on his 49th birthday. It is the sequel to the 2005 blockbuster film '' Jogi''. The film was released on 19 August 2011 in more than 200 theaters across Karnataka Plot Three years after the events of the first film, the cops capture and torture Madesha alias Jogi's accomplices to reveal his current location, which leads them to a conclusion that Jogi has moved to Dubai. Upon release, they meet Bhubaiyya and verbally abuse Jogi for his betrayal. In Mumbai, Jogi works as a servant in Vidya's father's house. He changed his name to Mahadeva in order to live a peaceful life. Vidya's marriage is fixed with an astrologer from Karnataka, who seems to vaguely recognise Madesha. This causes him to r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnuvardhan (actor)
Sampath Kumar (18 September 1950 – 30 December 2009), known by his stage name Vishnuvardhan, was an Indian actor predominantly in Kannada cinema. He is regarded as one of the popular cultural icon of Karnataka. Vishnuvardhan is often referred to as ''Sahasa Simha'' and ''The Angry Young Man of Kannada Cinema.'' He appeared in more than 220 films all together in Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. He was called ''The Phoenix of Indian Cinema.''sandalwood: Vishnuvardhan comes alive as a comic character , Kannada Movie News – Times of India M.timesofindia.com (26 December 2013). Retrieved on 2018-11-08. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahesh Babu
Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu (born 9 August 1975) is an Indian actor, producer, media personality, and philanthropist who works mainly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 25 films, and won several accolades including, eight Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Telugu Awards, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and one IIFA Utsavam Award. One of the highest-paid Telugu film actors, he also owns the production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment. The younger son of veteran Telugu actor Krishna, Babu made his debut as a child artist in a cameo role in ''Needa'' (1979), at the age of four, and acted in eight other films as a child artist. He made his debut as a lead actor with ''Rajakumarudu'' (1999) which won him Nandi Award for Best Male Debut. Babu achieved his breakthrough with the supernatural drama '' Murari'' (2001), and the action film '' Okkadu'' (2003). He went on to act in other commercially successful films such as '' Athadu'' (2005), '' Pokiri'' (2006), ''Dookudu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Teja
Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju (born 26 January 1968), known professionally as Ravi Teja, is an Indian film actor and producer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He is known for his roles in action comedy films. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry. He has won three state Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South. He is popularly known by the moniker "Mass Maharaja". Ravi Teja started his film career in an uncredited role in the 1990 film '' Karthavyam'', and played minor or uncredited roles in many films such as ''Allari Priyudu'' (1993), '' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996). Then, he appeared in meatier supporting roles in films like ''Sindhooram'' (1997), '' Manasichi Choodu'' (1998), ''Premaku Velayara'' (1999), '' Samudram'' (1999), '' Annayya'' (2000) among others. He also worked as an assistant director for several films. His debut in a lead role came in the 1999 film '' Nee Kosam'' which was an average grosser at the box office. But his pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puneeth Rajkumar
Puneeth Rajkumar (17 March 1975 – 29 October 2021), colloquially known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter, and producer, who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar, He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He was the lead in 30 films; as a child, he appeared in many films. His performances in ''Vasantha Geetha'' (1980), '' Bhagyavantha'' (1981), ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' (1982), '' Eradu Nakshatragalu'' (1983), '' Bhakta Prahaladha'', '' Yarivanu'' and '' Bettada Hoovu'' (1985) were praised. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in ''Bettada Hoovu''. He also won Karnataka State Award Best Child artist for ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' and ''Eradu Nakshatragalu''. Puneeth's first lead role was in 2002's ''Appu''. He was conferred with the Doctorate by Mysuru University. The Karnataka Government conferred the state's highest civilian award, Karnataka R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvathamma Rajkumar
Dr.Parvathamma Rajkumar (6 December 1939 – 31 May 2017) was an Indian film producer and distributor. She was the wife of veteran Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar. She produced successful films featuring Rajkumar and their sons Shiva Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar under the production house named "Poornima Enterprises". Actresses who found fame in her productions include Malashri, Prema, Rakshita, Sudha Rani and Ramya. She was awarded a doctorate from Bangalore University. Amongst the awards she has received are the Phalke Academy award, Kannada Rajyotsava and a lifetime achievement award from the Government of Karnataka. By 2012, she had produced 80 films. She has spoken in defence of Kannadigas, regarding Karnataka's position in interstate water disputes and against infringement of the Kannada film industry's works. Early life and family Parvathamma was born in Saligrama of Mysore district of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore on 6 December 1939 to A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jr NTR
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (born 20 May 1983), also known as Jr. N.T.R. or Tarak, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. One of the highest paid Telugu film actors, Rama Rao Jr. has won several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards, two state Nandi Awards, and four CineMAA Awards. Since 2012, he has been featured in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list. Grandson of Indian matinee idol, N. T. Rama Rao Sr. who was also the former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Rama Rao Jr. started his career as a child actor in '' Brahmarshi Viswamitra''. Rama Rao Jr. also starred as a child actor in the lead role as Rama in ''Ramayanam'' (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film that year. He made his debut as a lead actor with the commercial failure '' Ninnu Choodalani'' (2001). He rose to prominence with the coming-of-age film ''Student No. 1'' (2001) and the action drama '' Aadi'' (2002). Rama Rao Jr. established himse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagapathi Babu
Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary (born 12 February 1962), professionally known as Jagapathi Babu (), is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in a few Tamil, , Kannada and Malayalam films. In a career spanning 33 years, Babu has appeared in 170 feature films, and has received four Filmfare Awards and seven state Nandi Awards. He has worked with noted directors like Kodi Ramakrishna, S. V. Krishna Reddy, Ram Gopal Varma, Krishna Vamsi, E. V. V. Satyanarayana, Gunasekhar, Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, A. M. Rathnam, K. Raghavendra Rao, Radha Mohan, Mohan Raja, J. D. Chakravarthy, Boyapati Srinu, and Sukumar (director), Sukumar. Early life Jagapathi Babu was born on 12 February 1962 in Machilipatnam to veteran producer-director V. B. Rajendra Prasad. He was brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu before making a mark in Telugu cinema. He married Lakshmi and has two daughters. Career 1989–2013: Lead roles Babu made his d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
