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Antardwand
''Antardwand'' () is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced, and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the cases of groom kidnapping reported in Bihar in India. The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on social issues at the 2009 National Awards. Its commercial release was on 27 August 2010. Plot An aspiring IAS man named Raghuveer (Raj Singh Chaudhary) is in New Delhi studying for his IAS exam. He is living 4 years in Delhi with his girlfriend Sia ( Himanshi Choudhry). The film opens showing Sia is talking about her pregnancy to Raghuveer, telling him to reveal their relationship to his father Madhukar Shahi (Vinay Pathak) so Raghuveer can marry his love Sia. He goes to his hometown Bihar, where his parents live. Madhukar is talking about his son's marriage to Mahendra Babu (Akhilendra Mishra) wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swati Sen
Swati Sen is an Indian actress born in Nagpur, Maharashtra, most known for her roles in ''Udedh Bun'', which won the Silver Bear for Best Short Film at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival, and the National Film Award (India), National Film Award-winning ''Antardwand'' (2010), which won her critical acclaim as well as Best Actress MAMI. Early life and education Swati studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. She got bit by the acting bug at Miranda House, Miranda House College, Delhi, where she was an active member of the Dramatics Club and performed many street plays, full-length plays, stage shows etc. Career She was offered ''Antardwand'' when she happened to meet Shruti, the casting director for the film. Shruti then asked Swati to meet Sushil Rajpal, the Director of the film. Rajpal was suitably impressed with her and she was cast and appeared in the movie ''Antardwand''. Swati Sen had just about entered the Indian film industry and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sushil Rajpal
Sushil Rajpal is an Indian director and producer. He was born and brought up in Bihar. He is alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and famous for directing his National Film Awards, National Award winning film ''Antardwand''. Early life Sushil Rajpal was born and brought up in Gorakhpur [UP]. He studied at Vikas Vidyalaya, Ranchi and then at Hansraj College, Delhi. He joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He is director of National Award winner film ''Antardwand'' in which almost entire cast was from Bihar and he is also native of Bihar. Career He started his Bollywood career with the film ''Diksha'' as an Assistant Cinematographer. Sushil Rajpal, whose directorial debut, true to life film Antardwand, received 95% of the good reviews and accolades from the industry, including a National Award. ''Antardwand'' (; English translation: ''Inner conflict'') is a 2010 Cinema of India, Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sush ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himanshi Choudhry
Himanshi Choudhry is a British actress. She is known for playing Sheetal Dhanrajgir in '' Tu Aashiqui'' and Sudha Dhawan in '' Inside Edge''. Early life and career Choudhry was born in Manchester to Indian parents and grew up in New Delhi, India. She made her film debut in the 2008 movie Antardwand, which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues The National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues was one of the category in the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India .... Filmography Film Television Web series References External links * * Living people Actresses from Manchester British film actresses British television actresses British soap opera actresses British web series actresses Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses in Hindi television British people of Indian descent British expatriate actresses in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Singh Chaudhary
Raj Singh Chaudhary is an Indian actor, screenwriter and film director. Early life and career Chaudhary was born in Darjeeling, India. After pursuing a career in modelling and earning his degree in software engineering from BMS College of Engineering, he opened his own software company in Bangalore. When Chaudhary was defrauded by his business partners, he took an opportunity to move to Mumbai to pursue a new career in acting. Chaudhary was inspired to write his own script after seeing the film ''Satya'' with its script written by Anurag Kashyap. Drawing on experiences from his college days, he worked on his script which focused on the practice of ragging, the physical and mental abuse of students in educational institutions. After the film in which he was supposed to appear fell through, Chaudhary took his script to director Kashyap who became his mentor. Kashyap wrote a new screenplay based on Chaudhary's original script for what would eventually become the film ''Gulaal''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinay Pathak
Vinay Pathak (born 27 July 1968) is an Indian theater and film actor. He has starred in many films including '' Khosla Ka Ghosla,'' '' Bheja Fry,'' ''Island City'' and '' Johnny Gaddaar'' and had a supporting role in movies like ''Jism'', '' Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'' and '' My Name Is Khan''. Early life Pathak was born on 27 July 1968 in Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. He spent his early childhood in Dhanbad as his father was posted in the police department there. He attended the boarding school Vikas Vidyalaya, Ranchi until 1982. After graduating from Allahabad University, he moved to the United States for higher studies. Perhaps chief among his mentors in his BFA program Stony Brook University was Farley Richmond, who also urged him to return to India and Hindi theater and film in 1995. Career While studying at State University of New York at Stony Brook Pathak had many acting roles(i.e. Silence the Court is in Session directed by Farley Richmond and starring Vinay Pathak, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groom Kidnapping
Groom kidnapping, colloquially known as Pakaruah shaadi or Jabaria shaadi, is a phenomenon in Bihar, more prominent in Munger and Dumka (now in Jharkhand) wherein eligible bachelors are abducted by the bride's family and later forcibly married, to get men with better education and/or richer men. Considering the traditional regard for the marriage sacrament, most such marriages are not annulled. Additionally, the groom may face false criminal charges under Indian dowry law, and end up fighting lengthy legal battles. The practice became noticeable towards the late 20th century, as dowry costs became prohibitive and organised gangs came forward to carry out the abductions. In 2009, 1224 kidnappings for marriage were reported in Bihar, carried out on behalf of the families of the brides. Overview The practice, which is a fallout of the dowry custom, first came to light in the 1980s. It has since gained social sanction among the upper castes like the Bhumihars, particularly in state ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PVR Pictures
PVR INOX Pictures Limited is the film distribution arm of PVR INOX, which also owns PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure, two of the largest multiplex companies in India. It was earlier named PVR Pictures but post the merger with INOX Leisure, it was rebranded as PVR INOX Pictures in 2023. History The company has its origin is Priya Cinema in Vasant Vihar in South Delhi, which was bought by current owner 's father in 1978, who also owned a trucking business, Amritsar Transport Co. In 1988, Bijli took over the running of the cinema hall, which was revamped in 1990, and its success led to the founding PVR Cinemas. PVR Pictures film production début came in 2007 with ''Taare Zameen Par'' and ''Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na''. It has distributed over 500 Hollywood films, including '' The Aviator'', '' Mission: Impossible III'', '' Kill Bill: Volume 1'' and its sequel '' Volume 2'', '' The Twilight Saga'' and ''Chicago''; over 200 Bollywood films, including blockbusters such as '' Ghajini'', ''Gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Film On Other Social Issues
The National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues was one of the category in the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. It was one of several awards presented for feature films and is awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). At the 70th National Film Awards, the category was discontinued and combined with National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare, Best Film on Family Welfare, Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, Best Film on National Integration and Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, Best Feature Film on National Integration. The new award is named as Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values. The National Film Awards were established in 1954 to "encourage production of the films of a high aesthetic and techni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groom Kidnapping
Groom kidnapping, colloquially known as Pakaruah shaadi or Jabaria shaadi, is a phenomenon in Bihar, more prominent in Munger and Dumka (now in Jharkhand) wherein eligible bachelors are abducted by the bride's family and later forcibly married, to get men with better education and/or richer men. Considering the traditional regard for the marriage sacrament, most such marriages are not annulled. Additionally, the groom may face false criminal charges under Indian dowry law, and end up fighting lengthy legal battles. The practice became noticeable towards the late 20th century, as dowry costs became prohibitive and organised gangs came forward to carry out the abductions. In 2009, 1224 kidnappings for marriage were reported in Bihar, carried out on behalf of the families of the brides. Overview The practice, which is a fallout of the dowry custom, first came to light in the 1980s. It has since gained social sanction among the upper castes like the Bhumihars, particularly in state ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pradeep Sarkar
Pradeep Sarkar (30 April 1955 – 24 March 2023) was an Indian director and screenwriter, best known for directing ''Parineeta (2005 film), Parineeta'' (2005). Personal life Sarkar was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 30 April 1955. He was a recipient of the Abby Award, Rapa Award, and the National Film Award. He attended Delhi College of Art and graduated with a gold medal in 1979. After a 17-year stint in mainstream advertising as a creative director, he started directing advertisement films within the advertising circles of Delhi. Sarkar was married to Panchali Sarkar, and they have a son, Ronit Sarkar, known as indie musician Rono (musician), Rono. Sarkar died at the age of 67. Sarkar was on dialysis when he died on 24 March 2023 at Lilavati hospital in Bandra, Mumbai. Career Sarkar's production house shot commercials for clients such as Tata Yellow Pages, ICICI Prudential, and Onida KY Thunder. The Aaj Tak TV commercials, shot in black and white, won both the Rapa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
''Laaga Chunari Mein Daag – Journey Of A Woman'' (transl. ''My Veil Is Stained'') is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kunal Kapoor, Anupam Kher, and Abhishek Bachchan. The narrative follows the emotional and societal struggles of two sisters, Vibhavari and Shubhavari, as they navigate personal sacrifices, family duties, and societal judgment in a traditional yet evolving Indian landscape. The film marked Sarkar’s second directorial collaboration with Yash Raj Films and reunited Mukerji with the studio after the success of '' Hum Tum'' (2004) and ''Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005). Principal photography took place across locations in Varanasi, Mumbai, and Switzerland, with cinematography by Avik Mukhopadhyay. The music was composed by Shantanu Moitra, with lyrics by Swanand Kirkire. Released theatrically on 12 October 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anurag Kashyap
Anurag Kashyap (born 10 September 1972) is an Indian filmmaker and actor known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of four Filmfare Awards. For his contributions to films, the Government of France made him a Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Order of Arts and Letters in 2013. After writing a television serial, Kashyap got his major break as a co-writer in Ram Gopal Varma's crime drama ''Satya (1998 film), Satya'' (1998) and made his directorial debut with ''Paanch'', which never had a theatrical release due to censorship issues. He then went on to direct ''Black Friday (2004 film), Black Friday'' (2004), a film based on the Black Friday: The True Story of the Bombay Bomb Blasts, namesake book by Hussain Zaidi about the 1993 Bombay bombings. Its release was held up for two years by the Central Board of Film Certification, District Board of Film Certification because of the pending verdict of the case at that time but was released in 2007 to widespread ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
