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Amrita Singh
Amrita Singh (born 9 February 1964) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi films. Singh made her acting debut with '' Betaab'' (1983), and established herself as a leading actress of the 1980s and early 1990s. Singh appeared as a leading lady in commercially successful films such as '' Mard'' (1985), '' Chameli Ki Shaadi'' (1986), '' Naam'' (1986), ''Khudgarz'' (1987), '' Thikana'' (1987), '' Waaris'' (1988), '' Toofan'' (1989), '' Dil Aashna Hai'' (1992), '' Aaina'' (1993), and ''Rang'' (1993). For ''Aaina'', she won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1993, Singh took a break from acting. She returned to films with '' 23rd March 1931: Shaheed'' (2002), and received praise for her performance in '' Kalyug'' (2005), ''Shootout at Lokhandwala'' (2007), '' 2 States'' (2014), '' Hindi Medium'' (2017), and '' Badla'' (2019). Singh has also starred in the television soap opera '' Kkavyanjali'' (2005–2006). She was married to actor Saif Ali Khan from 1991 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its Bank (geography), right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of . According to the 2011 census, Delhi's city proper population was over 11 million, while the NCT's population was about 16.8 million. The topography of the medieval fort Purana Qila on the banks of the river Yamuna matches the literary description of the citadel Indraprastha in the Sanskrit epic ''Mahabharata''; however, excavations in the area have revealed no signs of an ancient built environment. From the early 13th century until the mid-19th century, Delhi was the capital of two major empires, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaina (1993 Film)
''Aaina'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Deepak Sareen and produced by Yash Chopra and Pamela Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh, and Juhi Chawla in lead roles, with Deepak Tijori in a supporting role. The narrative centers on two sisters—an ambitious aspiring actress and a modest, soft-spoken woman—whose lives are upended when they both fall in love with the same man, leading to a complex love triangle that tests familial bonds. Principal photography took place in Mumbai, with music composed by Dilip Sen–Sameer Sen and lyrics by Sameer. The film was released theatrically in India on 18 June 1993. Upon release, ''Aaina'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for the performances of Chawla and Singh. The film emerged as a commercial success, with a domestic net collection of ₹4.05 crore and a worldwide gross of approximately ₹7 crore. At the 39th Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanjay Gandhi
Sanjay Gandhi (14 December 1946 – 23 June 1980) was an Indian politician. He was a member of the Lok Sabha and was the younger son of Indira Gandhi and Feroze Gandhi. During his lifetime, he was widely expected to succeed his mother as head of the Indian National Congress and Prime Minister of India, but following his death in a plane crash, his elder brother Rajiv became their mother's political heir and succeeded her as Prime Minister of India and President of the party after her assassination. His wife Maneka Gandhi and son Varun Gandhi are politicians in the Bharatiya Janata Party. Early life and education Gandhi was born in New Delhi, on 14 December 1946, as the younger son of Indira Gandhi and Feroze Gandhi. Like his elder brother Rajiv, Gandhi was educated at St. Columba's School, Delhi, Welham Boys' School, Dehra Dun and then at the Doon School, Dehra Dun. Gandhi was also educated at the Ecole D'Humanité, an international boarding school in Switzerland. G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood". The industry, producing films in the Hindi language, is a part of the larger Indian cinema industry, which also includes Cinema of South India, South Indian cinema and other smaller Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries. The term 'Bollywood', often mistakenly used to refer to Indian cinema as a whole, only refers to Hindi-language films, with Indian cinema being an umbrella term that includes all the Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries in the country, each offering films in diverse languages and styles. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364, have been in Hindi. In 2022, Hindi cinema represented 33% of box office revenue, followed by Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kkavyanjali
Kkavyanjali is an Indian television romantic drama series that aired on Star Plus from 25 January 2005 to 28 August 2006. The series starred Anita Hassanandani, Rakshak Sahni and Eijaz Khan. It is the tale of two lovers who love each other deeply but can never be together. Plot Kkavya Nanda, a charming and eligible young man, is the only son of the late Mayank Nanda ( Ronit Roy) and his wife, Nitya Nanda (Amrita Singh). He is the sole heir to more than half of the Nanda group of industries. Kkavya is coming back to India after many years and everyone in the close-knit joint family is eagerly awaiting his return. A series of parties and celebrations have been planned to welcome him. And in one such party, Kkavya sees a beautiful girl who leaves a lasting impression on his mind. After this first encounter, he repeatedly sees the same girl in various places, but is not able to speak to her on all occasions. However, her memory haunts him and eventually, he finds himself fall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badla (2019 Film)
''Badla'' () is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Amrita Singh. It is produced by Universal Entertainment, Red Chillies Entertainment and Azure Entertainment and is a remake of the 2016 Spanish film '' The Invisible Guest''. The story follows an interview between a lawyer and a businesswoman, in which the latter insists that she is being wrongfully framed for the murder of her lover. ''Badla'' released on 8 March 2019, grossing over worldwide against a production budget of , thus emerging as a major commercial success. It received widespread critical acclaim, with high praise directed towards its adapted story and screenplay, dialogues, visuals, cinematography, and cast performances. At the 65th Filmfare Awards, ''Badla'' received 4 nominations, including Best Supporting Actress for Amritha Singh. Plot Naina Sethi is a sharp, young businesswoman in London with a seemingly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi Medium (film)
''Hindi Medium'' is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Saket Chaudhary and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under their respective banners Maddock Films and T-Series. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, Dishita Sehgal, Deepak Dobriyal and Amrita Singh. Set in Delhi, the story revolves around a couple’s struggle to secure admission for their daughter in a prestigious English-medium school as a means to elevate their social status. The concept for the film was developed by Chaudhary and his co-writer Zeenat Lakhani during the making of his earlier film ''Shaadi Ke Side Effects'' (2014). It was shot in Chandni Chowk, Anand Lok, Karol Bagh, and Sangam Vihar. The film's soundtrack album was composed by the duo Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics by Priya Saraiya and Kumaar. The score was composed by Amar Mohile. Cinematography was handled by Laxman Utekar, and A. Sreekar Prasad edited the film. Made on a production bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 States (2014 Film)
''2 States'' is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Abhishek Varman in his directorial debut and produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala under Dharma Productions and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Chetan Bhagat, who co-wrote the screenplay with Varman, the film stars Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, with supporting roles by Amrita Singh, Ronit Roy, Revathi, and Shiv Kumar Subramaniam. Set against the backdrop of inter-regional marriage in India, the narrative follows Krish and Ananya, a young couple from Punjabi and Tamil Brahmin families, as they navigate the cultural barriers between their parents to gain approval for their relationship. 2] The film marked Bhatt’s second collaboration with Dharma Productions and Kapoor’s first major release following his debut. Principal photography took place in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, with Binod Pradhan serving as director of photograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shootout At Lokhandwala
''Shootout at Lokhandwala'' is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Sanjay Gupta, and Ekta Kapoor. Based on the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex shootout, a real-life gun battle between gangsters and the Mumbai Police, it stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Arbaaz Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, Rohit Roy, Aditya Lakhia, and Shabbir Ahluwalia in pivotal roles. Overview Aftab Ahmed "A. A." Khan, head of the ATS, attacked the Lokhandwala Complex on 16 November 1991, with a force of around 400 armed policemen. Dreaded gangster Maya Dolas was hiding in the complex. The leading protagonists in the film have slightly different names than their real-life counterparts, and the film caption is "based on true rumours." Plot In 1992, former chief justice Dhingra (Amitabh Bachchan) interviews the three leading members of Bombay's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) — Additional Commissioner of Police Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyug (2005 Film)
''Kalyug'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. It introduces actor Kunal Khemu, in his debut film as an adult actor. It also stars Emraan Hashmi, Smilie Suri, Deepal Shaw, Amrita Singh and Ashutosh Rana. The film follows a young man who sets out to exact revenge upon the porn industry after his wife commits suicide due to the footage of their first night getting released on the internet by some people in the hotel. ''Kalyug'' was released on 9 December 2005. It featured the hardcore pornographic website , which inspired a real website of the same name. Plot 18 years ago, Pushkaran and his son, Kunal, were forced to leave Kashmir by terrorists. They re-locate to Mumbai, where Kunal grows up. Kunal's father later dies in a train accident and relatives from Jammu contact Kunal after the funeral, informing him that his father had promised to look after a young woman named Renuka. He ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
