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Ahmedabad International Film Festival
The Ahmedabad International Film Festival (also known as AIFF) is an international film festival held annually in Ahmedabad India. History The festival was founded by Omguru in 2009 to promote the global exchange of ideas and stories, to showcase their talent to contemporary cinema, art and emerging and established filmmakers. More than 100 films were screened during the 2024 festival. 2024, the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the AIFF, was honored at a reputed writer and poet Madhav Ramanuj, known for his intense contribution to Gujarati literature. Padma Shri Kanubhai Hasmukhbhai Tailor received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his social and disability welfare contribution. Actress Ayushi Dholakia won the Best Supporting actress Award at AIFF for her role in the film Kanubhai The Great. Actor Varun Kapoor attended the event as the chief guest. 2025 Over 3,000 films, spanning short films, feature films, and documentaries from more than 105 countries A c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad ( ), also spelled Amdavad (), is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 (per the 2011 population census) makes it the fifth-most populous city in India, and the encompassing urban agglomeration population was estimated at 8,854,444 (as of 2024) is the seventh-most populous in India. Ahmedabad is located near the banks of the Sabarmati River, from the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, also known as its twin city. Ahmedabad has emerged as an important economic and industrial hub in India. It is the second-largest producer of cotton in India, due to which it was known as the 'Manchester of India' along with Kanpur. Ahmedabad's stock exchange (before it was shut down in 2018) was the country's second oldest. Cricket is a popular sport in Ahmedabad; a newly built stadium, called Narendra Modi Stadium, at Mote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tushar Hiranandani
Tushar Hiranandani (born 13 July 1975) is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has written films like '' Masti'' (2004), ''Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?'' (2010), '' Housefull 2'' (2012), '' ABCD: Any Body Can Dance'' (2013), ''Ek Villain'' (2014), ''Dishoom'' (2016) and '' Half Girlfriend'' (2017) among others. He then made his directorial debut with ''Saand Ki Aankh'' (2019) and went onto make '' Srikanth'' (2024). In 2023, he directed Sony LIV series ''Scam 2003''. Early life and career He grew up around the world of films as his grandfather Hiranand Hiranandani and father Ashok Hiranandani were Hindi film distributors and had a company called Black and White film distribution. He tasted early success with his debut film Masti directed by Indra Kumar in 2004. He is the head of content development at ''Balaji Motion Pictures''. He also directed the SonyLIV show ''Scam 2003''. Born in Mumbai, Tushar started out as a clapper boy on the sets of Mann (1999) directed by Indra Kum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Festivals In India
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yogi Babu
Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985) is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. He has won Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for '' Aandavan Kattalai'' (2016), '' Kolamavu Kokila'' (2018), '' Pariyerum Perumal'' (2018), '' Love Today'' (2022) and '' Maaveeran'' (2023). He is also a recipient of five SIIMA Awards. Early and personal life Yogi Babu was born on 22 July 1985 in Arani, his father was a havildar in the Indian Army, so Babu travelled extensively as a child, as a result of which he studied in Jammu in the early 1990s. Babu married Manju Bhargavi on 5 February 2020 in an intimate ceremony held at their ancestral temple in Tiruttani and the couple have two children. Career Babu worked as an assistant director in the '' Lollu Sabha'', and helped writing scenes for two years. He made his feature film debut in the Ameer-starring '' Yogi'' (2009) as an aspiring actor and subsequently adapted the name of the film as a prefix for his stage name. He appeared as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teenz
''Teenz'' is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language science fiction adventure thriller film directed by Radhakrishnan Parthiban. The film stars himself with 13 teenagers and is a centred around a spirited group of teenagers. The soundtrack album and score were composed by D. Imman. The film was released on 12 July 2024. Plot A group of 12 teenagers, consisting of 7 boys and 5 girls, plan to skip school and visit Nakshatra's grandmother, Kanagavalli's village. Nakshatra shares a mysteriously haunted tale about a 500-year-old well in her grandmother's village, piquing their interest. Intrigued, the group decides to visit Kanagavalli's village to explore the paranormal claims and prove their bravery as young adults. On Monday, 3 June 2024, the group of teenagers ditch school and embark on an adventure. They are joined by their friend Ayyankali, an orphan and poor classmate who is often ridiculed by his peers. However, the group boards a bus which is halted due to a roadblock caused by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharib Hashmi
Sharib Hashmi (born 25 January 1976) is an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who works in the Hindi cinema. He is best known for portraying J. K. Talpade in the Amazon Prime Video series ''The Family Man'' (2019-2021) for which he won several awards including a Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Early life and education Sharib Hashmi was born in Malad, Mumbai, into a middle-class family. His father, Z. A. Johar, was a noted film journalist. Sharib did his schooling from St. John's Model English High School and graduated from Bhavan's College in Mumbai, India. Personal life Sharib married Nasreen Hashmi on December 27, 2003. The couple have 2 children, a girl and a boy. Career Sharib worked behind the scenes in MTV Roadies Season 2. In 2008, he appeared in ''Slumdog Millionaire'', which became an Oscar-winning movie. In 2012, he obtained a major role in ''Filmistaan'', alongside Inaamulhaq and Kumud Mishra. He played a supporting ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malhar (film)
''Malhar'' is an Indian bilingual drama film released in Hindi and Marathi languages directed by Vishal Kumbhar and starring Srinivas Pokale, Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil, Rishi Saxena, Vinayak Potdar, Mohammed Samad, and Akshata Acharya. This is produced by Praful Pasad. Cast * Shrinivas Pokale as Bhairav * Vinayak Potdar as Javed * Sharib Hashmi as Mohan * Anjali Patil as Kesar * Rishi Saxena as Laxman * Mohammad Samad as Jatin * Akshata Acharya as Jasmin Plot This collection of three interconnected stories takes place in the same village. In a remote, isolated community in Kutch, The story of this movie centers on the battle between two closest friends to have their broken hearing aid fixed. Jasmine, Javed's older sister, develops feelings for the Hindu man Jatin. The plot develops around their struggle to get together, how they leave the village to meet, their love, and the difficulties they encounter. Kesar, a recently married woman. The son of that village's s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jigyasa Singh
Jigyasa Singh (born 25 June 1994) is an Indian television actress. She is known for her portrayal of Thapki in ''Thapki Pyar Ki'', ''Thapki Pyar Ki 2'' and Heer Singh in ''Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki''. Early life and education Singh was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. She did her schooling from Jaipur. She completed her master's degree in journalism from Delhi University. Career Singh made her debut as Aliya Raheja with Zee Marudhara's ''Chorre Tera Gaon Bada Pyaara''. Next, she appeared in Channel V India's episodic series ''Gumrah: End of Innocence'' as Supriya. From May 2015 to July 2017, she portrayed Vaani "Thapki" Chaturvedi and Bani Malhotra in Colors TV's ''Thapki Pyar Ki''. In 2018, Singh joined Colors TV's ''Dev (TV series), Dev 2'' as Dhwani Karchiwala. In 2019, she played Tara Khanna in Star Plus's ''Nazar (TV series), Nazar''. In January 2020, she began appearing as Heer Singh in Colors TV's ''Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki''. She quit the show in August 2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohit Roy
Rohit Bose Roy (born 5 April 1968/1969) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in several television and film productions. He is best known for his role in Hindi television serials such as '' Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand'' on Star Plus and ''Swabhimaan'' on DD National. Besides working in television series, Roy has also acted in notable Bollywood movies such as '' Kaabil'', '' Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena'', ''Apartment'' and ''Plan'' among others. He starred in the movie ''Shootout at Lokhandwala'', in which he portrayed the character Fattu, one of the gang members. Roy has also directed a short film named ''Rice Plate'' – as a part of the anthology film '' Dus Kahaniyaan''. Roy launched his own fashion brand in the year 2020, ''Rohit Roy for Styched'', in association with ''Styched Life''. Early life and background Roy is a Bengali and he had spent his formative years in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He did his schooling from St. Xavier's School, Ahmedabad. He is also an alumnus of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himansh Kohli
Himansh Kohli (born 3 November 1989) is an Indian actor from Delhi. He is best known for his role as Raghav Oberoi in the Hindi drama '' Humse Hai Liife''. He made his Bollywood debut with '' Yaariyaan'' (2014). Biography Kohli was born to father Vipin Kohli and mother Neeru Kohli and brought up in Delhi. Since his childhood he had been a big fan of Rajesh Khanna, drawing inspiration from him. Himansh Kohli married Vini Kalra in a temple in Delhi on November 12, 2024. Career Kohli worked as a Radio Jockey (RJ) at Radio Mirchi in Delhi from May to July 2011. He made his debut on TV with Channel V's daily soap opera '' Humse Hai Liife''. He played the character Raghav Oberoi, the male protagonist in '' Humse Hai Liife.'' He was on the show from 5 September 2011 to 12 June 2012, and left when he was given a role in a feature film. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gahvara
Gahvara is a 2023 Indian short film directed by Tariq Mohammad in his directorial debut and produced by Neeru Kohli and Sudhanshu Kumar. The film stars Himansh Kohli, Neeraj Sood, Priyanka Verma, and Harbinder Kaur Babli. It explores themes of loss, family, custom, and personal transformation, focusing on a young man fulfilling his grandmother’s last wish. ''Gahvara'' premiered at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival on December 8 and 12, 2023. Plot ''Gahvara'' follows Farhan, a 25-year-old man, who undertakes the task of constructing a new funeral bier (referred to as a "gahvara") to honor his grandmother’s final wish for her burial. This decision sparks conflict within his family, particularly with his mother, who questions the necessity of the bier. Farhan’s obsession with fulfilling his grandmother’s request strains his relationship with his girlfriend, Nargis, leading to tension during her visit. The narrative takes a tragic turn when Farhan learns of his fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabir Khan (director)
Kabir Khan is an Indian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer who works in Hindi cinema. He started his career working in documentary films, and then made his feature film directorial debut in 2006 with the adventure thriller ''Kabul Express'' (2006). He is best known for directing ''New York (2009 film), New York'' (2009), ''Ek Tha Tiger'' (2012), ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' (2015), and ''83 (film), 83'' (2021). His latest film ''Chandu Champion'' (2024) and ''Tariq'' (2025). was released on 14 June 2024 opening to positive reviews. This was his second sports biopic after 83. He is the board member of Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image. Early life and background Khan was born to a Muslim Urdu speaking father, Rasheeduddin Khan, and a Hindu Telugu people, Telugu-speaking mother, Leela Narayan Rao. Rasheeduddin, who was a Pashtuns, Pathan hailing from Kaimganj in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, was a nephew of Dr. Zakir Husain (politician), Zakir Hussain (President of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
