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Aankhen (1993 Film)
() is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by David Dhawan and written by Anees Bazmee. It stars Govinda (in a double role), Chunky Pandey, Raageshwari, Ritu Shivpuri, Shilpa Shirodkar, Kader Khan, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Shakti Kapoor and Raj Babbar. Along with Govinda, Kader Khan and Raj Babbar also play double roles. It was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1993. It was remade in Telugu as ''Pokiri Raja'' (1995). The film was reported to have been inspired by the 1977 Kannada movie ''Kittu Puttu'' which itself was inspired by the 1967 Tamil movie '' Anubavi Raja Anubavi'' which had earlier been remade in Hindi in 1973 as '' Do Phool''. It is also adapted from Marathi film ''Changu Mangu'' released in 1990. At the 39th Filmfare Awards, the film received 4 nominations - Best Film, Best Director (Dhawan), Best Actor (Govinda) and Best Comedian (Khan), but failed to win in any category. Synopsis Hasmukh Rai has a problem. As a matter of fact, two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Dhawan
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian director of Bollywood, Hindi films. A member of the List of Hindi film clans#Dhawan family, Dhawan family, he has directed over #Filmography, 42 films. The 1993 action thriller and 1999 comedy ''Biwi No.1'' earned him nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. His notable works include ''Swarg'' (1990), ''Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film), Shola Aur Shabnam'', ''Bol Radha Bol'' (both 1992), ''Raja Babu (film), Raja Babu'' (1994), ''Coolie No. 1 (1995 film), Coolie No.1'' (1995), ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996), ''Judwaa'', ''Hero No. 1'', ''Deewana Mastana'' (all 1997), ''Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998 film), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'' (1998), ''Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' (1999), ''Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge'' (2000), ''Jodi No.1 (film), Jodi No.1'' (2001), ''Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), ''Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?'' (2005), ''Partner (2007 film), Partner'' (2007), ''Chashme Baddoor (2013 film) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokiri Raja
''Pokiri Raja'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by A. Venkat Rami Reddy under L V S Productions and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Venkatesh, Roja, Pratibha Sinha, Ali with music by Raj–Koti. Venkatesh played a double role in the film. It was a remake of the Hindi film '' Aankhen '' which was inspired from Kannada film ''Kittu Puttu'' which itself was based on Tamil film '' Anubavi Raja Anubavi''. Plot The story begins with the arrest of international stock market broker Ashok Kumar, who has cheated the public of 2000 crores; the court decides to keep him under the supervision of the Chief Minister. A mafia gang leader, Vicky, plans to help Ashok Kumar escape from jail by doing plastic surgery on his younger brother, Bhadram, to look like the CM. Simultaneously, a wealthy industrialist, Ananda Rao Naidu, always has problems with his mischievous son Chanti and nephew Nani. The two are notorious slackers, always up to no good, and invol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahavir Shah
Mahavir Shah (5 April 1960 – 31 August 2000) was a noted Indian television and stage actor who worked in Hindi and Gujarati movies. He is remembered for portraying several villainous roles. He died in a car crash in 2000, when he was in the United States during a two-month holiday tour. Life Shah was born on 5 April 1953 in Bombay (now Mumbai). He gained interest in acting since his childhood. Mahavir worked in Hindi and Gujrati movies, TV shows. He was born into a Gujarati Hindu family. He was mainly known for his work in Police Aur Mujrim (1992), Baadshah (1999), and Yes Boss (1997). He married Chetna Shah. The couple has one daughter and one son. He was primarily known for his work as villainous characters. He started his career as a stage actor and worked in several plays. He made his Hindi movie debut with Ab Kya Hoga (1977). He made his TV debut with Zee Horror Show (1993-2001). Mahavir often depicts as cop or a lawyer. Although, He played minor characters But becaus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radha Seth
Radha (, ), also called Radhika, is a Hindu goddess and the chief consort of the god Krishna. She is the goddess of love, tenderness, compassion, and devotion. In scriptures, Radha is mentioned as the avatar of Lakshmi and also as the Prakṛti, Mūlaprakriti, the Supreme goddess, who is the feminine counterpart and internal potency (''hladini shakti'') of Krishna. Radha accompanies Krishna in all his incarnations. Radha's birthday is celebrated every year on the occasion of Radhashtami. In relation with Krishna, Radha has dual representation—the lover consort as well as his married consort. Traditions like Nimbarka Sampradaya worship Radha as the eternal consort and wedded wife of Krishna. In contrast, traditions like Gaudiya Vaishnavism revere her as Krishna's lover and the divine consort. In Radha Vallabha Sampradaya and Haridasi Sampradaya, only Radha is worshipped as the Brahman, Supreme being. Elsewhere, she is venerated with Krishna as his principal consort in Nim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harish Patel
Harish Patel (; born 5 July 1953) is an Indian character actor. He has appeared in a variety of Hindi films, but in recent years has begun to appear in American projects like reimagination of ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' on Hulu and the MCU film '' Eternals''. Although mainly associated with the stage, he has appeared in Indian and British films and television shows. Early life and background Patel was born in Mumbai, Bombay State (now Maharashtra), India. He began performing at the age of seven, when he played male and female roles in the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. Acting career He made his film debut in '' Mandi'' directed by Shyam Benegal in 1983. From 1994 to 2008, Patel worked with the Indian theatre director Satyadev Dubey. In 1995, he joined the Indian National Theatre and appeared in the play ''Neela Kamra''. His repertoire has included classical and modern Indian plays as well as plays by Western writers, e.g., Pinter's '' The Caretaker'', Sartre's ''No Exit'', Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bindu (actress)
Bindu Nanubhai Desai (born 17 April 1941), better known mononymously as Bindu, is a former Indian actress who was popular in the 1970s. She has acted in over 160 movies in a career that spanned four decades, receiving seven Filmfare Award nominations. She is most remembered for her role as Shabnam in (1970) and for her films opposite Prem Chopra. Bindu made her film debut in 1962 at age 21, starring in her first film '' Anpadh'' as Kiran. In 1969, she starred in ''Ittefaq'' as Renu, and in '' Do Raaste'' as Neela. Both films were box-office hits, and Bindu received two nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in both the films. In 1972, she starred in ''Dastaan'' as Mala, and received her third nomination for a Filmfare award for the film. In 1973, Bindu was then cast in Abhimaan as Chitra. The film was yet another box-office hit, attributing to Bindu's credibility at the time. Her performance in the movie led her to receive her f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Performance In A Comic Role
''Filmfare'' is an Indian English-language fortnightly magazine published by Worldwide Media. Acknowledged as one of India's most popular entertainment magazines, it publishes pieces involving news, interviews, photos, videos, reviews, events, and style. The magazine also annually gives the Filmfare Awards, the Filmfare Awards South, the Filmfare Awards East, the Filmfare Marathi Awards, the Filmfare Awards Punjabi, the Filmfare Awards Bangla, the Filmfare OTT Awards, the Filmfare Short Film Awards and the Filmfare Style & Glamour Awards. After the businessman Ramkrishna Dalmia (1893–1978) of Dalmia Group purchased Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited (BCCL) in 1946, J. C. Jain from Bharat Insurance Company was employed to help him in running the company in 1950. In this period, Jain conceived the idea of ''Filmfare'' at the actress Kamini Kaushal's house. The magazine was launched by the industrialist Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain alongside his wife Rama in Bombay on 7 Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actor
The Filmfare Award for Best Actor is an award, which is presented annually at the Filmfare Awards to an actor via a jury; it is given by ''Filmfare'' for Hindi (Bollywood) films. The award was first given in 1954. The most recent winner, as of 2024, is Ranbir Kapoor. Superlatives * Dilip Kumar holds the record for the most consecutive wins, having received the Best Actor award for three consecutive years from 1956 to 1958. Six other actors have won in consecutive years: Rajesh Khanna (1971–1972), Sanjeev Kumar (1976–1977), Amitabh Bachchan (1978–1979), Naseeruddin Shah (1981–1982), Shah Rukh Khan (1998–1999), and Ranbir Kapoor (2012–2013). * Several actors have won both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor awards. These include Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shammi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Farhan Akhtar, Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, and Rajkummar Rao. * Three actors were nominated for both categorie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Director
The Filmfare Best Director Award is one of the main awards presented given by the annual Filmfare Awards to recognise directors working in Hindi cinema. It was first presented in 1954 in the inaugural year. Superlatives Bimal Roy has the record of winning most awards (7) and the distinction of winning the award thrice in a row, on 2 separate occasions (1954–1956 and 1959–1961). He also won the award whenever he was nominated (7/7). Sanjay Leela Bhansali has received the award 5 times, Yash Chopra and Raj Kapoor has received the award 4 times each. Yash Chopra received 12 nominations, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has received 8 nominations, while Raj Kapoor has received 6 nominations. Mahesh Bhatt was nominated thrice in a row (1984–1986). However, he hasn't received any award even after having been nominated 6 times. Also, no director has ever won if one has been nominated twice in the same year – Gulzar in 1974 (for Achanak (1973 film), ''Achanak'' and ''Koshish''), Basu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Film
The Filmfare Award for Best Film is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. The award was first given in 1954. Here is a list of the award winners and the nominees of the respective years. Each individual entry shows the title followed by the production company and the producer. Yash Raj Films has produced 18 films that have been nominated, the most for any production house. It also shares the most wins at 4 along with Bimal Roy Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. While Yash Chopra has been the producer of all of the winning films of Yash Raj Films, Bimal Roy has been the producer of all of the winning films of Bimal Roy Productions, thus making them the producers with the most wins. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has directed 5 winning films, the most for any director. Aamir Khan has starred in 9 winning films which is the most for any actor in a leading role. Nutan, Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji, Aishwarya Rai, and Alia Bhatt have e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
39th Filmfare Awards
The 39th Filmfare Awards were held in 1994. ''Khalnayak'' led the ceremony with 11 nominations, followed by ''Baazigar'' and ''Darr'' with 10 nominations each. ''Baazigar'' and ''Damini'' were the most awarded films with 4 awards each, with the former winning Best Actor (for Shah Rukh Khan), and the latter winning Best Director (for Rajkumar Santoshi) and Best Supporting Actor (for Sunny Deol). Shah Rukh Khan won his first Best Actor award for his performance in ''Baazigar''. He also won his first Best Actor (Critics) award for '' Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa'', and was nominated for Best Villain for his performance in Yash Chopra's ''Darr'', rounding off a spectacular year for him. Juhi Chawla received her first and only Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in ''Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke''. Main awards Best Film '' Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke'' *'' Aankhen'' *''Baazigar'' *''Damini'' *''Darr'' *'' Khalnayak'' Best Director ''Rajkumar Santoshi – Damini'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changu Mangu
''Changu Mangu'' is a 1990 Indian Marathi-language comedy film produced and directed by Bipin Varti and written by Ashok Patole. The film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Laxmikant Berde, Aruna Irani, Nivedita Joshi, Kishori Shahane, Raja Gosavi, Viju Khote, Nayantara, Jaywant Wadkar. The music was composed by Arun Paudwal. Plot Dadasaheb Dongre is a generous businessman who loves giving back to the community. Unfortunately, his sons, Changu Dongre and Mangu Dongre, are not responsible and misuse his money, causing trouble. Vishwasrao, the manager, is eyeing the business and waiting for an opportunity to take over. Frustrated with his sons' behavior, Dadasaheb kicks them out. Changu and Mangu, along with their partners Mini Khatle and Sheela Khatle, plan a prank in Lonavala. They stage Changu's death, hoping Dadasaheb will call them back. Unexpectedly, Vishwasrao and his son Bajarang discover their plan and, thinking it's real, kill Changu. Mangu gets falsely accus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
