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Augustus Waters
''The Fault in Our Stars'' is a novel by John Green. It is his fourth solo novel, and sixth novel overall. It was published on January 10, 2012. The title is inspired by Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's play ''Julius Caesar'', in which the nobleman Cassius says to Brutus: "Men at some time were masters of their fates, / The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings." Author John Green was inspired to write the book after working as a student chaplain in a children's hospital, and it is dedicated to his friend Esther Earl, who died of thyroid cancer in 2010, age 16. The story is narrated by Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old girl with thyroid cancer that has affected her lungs. Hazel is forced by her parents to attend a support group where she subsequently meets and falls in love with 17-year-old Augustus Waters, an ex-basketball player, amputee, and survivor of osteosarcoma. An American feature film adaptation of the same name as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Green
John Michael Green (born August 24, 1977) is an American author and YouTuber. His books have more than 50 million copies in print worldwide, including ''The Fault in Our Stars'' (2012), which is one of the List of best-selling books#Between 20 million and 50 million copies, best-selling books of all time. Green's rapid rise to fame and idiosyncratic voice are credited with creating a major shift in the young adult fiction market. Green is also well known for his work in online video, most notably his YouTube ventures with his younger brother Hank Green. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Green was raised in Orlando, Florida, before attending boarding school outside of Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Kenyon College, graduating with a double major in English studies, English and religious studies in 2000. Green then spent six months as a student chaplain at a children's hospital. He reconsidered his path and began working at ''Booklist'' in Chicago while writing his first nov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Boone (director)
Josh Boone (born April 5, 1979) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the romantic drama ''The Fault in Our Stars'' (2014). Boone also wrote and directed the romantic comedy '' Stuck in Love'' (2012) and the superhero horror film ''The New Mutants'' (2020). In 2020, he directed the first and last episode of the miniseries '' The Stand''. Career Boone made his film debut as writer and director of the romantic comedy-drama film '' Stuck in Love'', which premiered in September 2012 at the Toronto International Film Festival. It began a limited theatrical release in the United States in July 2013. The film earned mixed to positive reviews from critics. In February 2013, Boone was hired to direct the romantic comedy-drama film ''The Fault in Our Stars'', based on John Green's 2012 novel of the same name. It released the following year, receiving positive reviews from critics and numerous awards. In September 2013, Boone announced that he was working on an adaptat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eye Neoplasm
An eye neoplasm is a tumor of the eye. A rare type of tumor, eye neoplasms can affect all parts of the eye, and can either be benign or malignant (cancerous), in which case it is known as eye cancer. Eye cancers can be primary (starts within the eye) or metastatic cancer (spread to the eye from another organ). The two most common cancers that spread to the eye from another organ are breast cancer and lung cancer. Other less common sites of origin include the prostate, kidney, thyroid, skin, colon and blood or bone marrow. Types Tumors in the eye and orbit can be benign like dermoid cysts, or malignant like rhabdomyosarcoma and retinoblastoma. Malignant The most common eyelid tumor is called basal cell carcinoma. This tumor can grow around the eye but rarely spreads to other parts of the body. Other types of common eyelid cancers include squamous carcinoma, sebaceous carcinoma and malignant melanoma. The most common orbital malignancy is '' orbital lymphoma''. This tumor c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Best-selling Books
This page provides lists of best-selling books and book series to date and in any language. ''"Best-selling"'' refers to the estimated number of copies sold of each book, rather than the number of books printed or currently owned. Comic book, Comics and textbooks are not included in this list. The books are listed according to the highest sales estimate as reported in reliable, independent sources. According to ''Guinness World Records'', as of 1995, the Bible was the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated 5billion copies sold and distributed. Sales estimates for other printed religious texts include at least copies for the Qur'an and 200 million copies for the Book of Mormon. Also, a single publisher has produced more than 162.1 million copies of the Bhagavad Gita. The total number could be much higher considering the widespread distribution and publications by ISKCON. The ISKCON has distributed about 503.39 million Bhagavad Gita since 1965. Among non-religious texts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar, also known as JioHotstar or simply Hotstar, is an Indian subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Disney Star. The brand was introduced as Hotstar for a streaming service carrying content from Disney Star's (formerly Star India) local networks, including films, television series, live sports, and original programming, as well as featuring content licensed from third parties such as Showtime among others. Amid the significant growth of mobile broadband in India, Hotstar quickly became the dominant streaming service in the country. Following the acquisition of Star India's parent company 21st Century Fox by Disney in 2019, Hotstar was integrated into Disney's global streaming brand Disney+ as 'Disney+ Hotstar' in April 2020. The co-branded service added Disney+ original programming, and films and television series from its main content brands of Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic alongs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan (; born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi; 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Hindi cinema, Hindi films. The titular head of the Pataudi family since 2011, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan has won List of awards and nominations received by Saif Ali Khan, several awards, including a National Film Awards, National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, and received the Padma Shri, the Orders, decorations, and medals of India, fourth highest Indian civilian award in 2010. Khan made his acting debut in ''Parampara (1993 film), Parampara'' (1993), and had success in the multi-starrers ''Yeh Dillagi'' (1994), ''Main Khiladi Tu Anari'' (1994), ''Kachche Dhaage'' (1999) and ''Hum Saath-Saath Hain'' (1999). In the 2000s, he gained praise and won multiple awards for his roles in the romantic comedies ''Dil Chahta Hai'' (2001) and ''Kal Ho Naa Ho'' (2003), and had success as a solo male star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swastika Mukherjee
Swastika Mukherjee (born 13 December 1980) is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Bengali and Hindi films and television. She is the daughter of actor Santu Mukhopadhyay. Throughout her career, she received various accolades including four Filmfare Awards East (including a record of three wins and five nominations for Best Actress), one WBFJA, one Anandalok Award and one Kalakar Award. Mukherjee made her screen debut with ''Devdasi'', a Bengali TV series. She made her big screen debut with '' Hemanter Pakhi'' (2001). Her first leading role came with '' Mastan'' (2004), opposite '' Jeet''. She made her Hindi film debut with '' Mumbai Cutting'' (2008). Early life Mukherjee spent her childhood in a self described "simple life" with her father Santu Mukhopadhyay, younger sister Ajopa, and mother Gopa. Her favourite films were ''Mary Poppins'', ''The Sound of Music'', and ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang''. She was educated at Carmel School, Kolkata, St. Teresa's Secondary Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee (born 19 December 1970) is an Indian actor known for his work in Bengali cinema and television, with appearances in Hindi films. The son of actor Subhendu Chatterjee, he began his career with a Hindi television series directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar's ''Kaalpurush''. He gained recognition for portraying Topshe in a ''Feluda''-based television series directed by Sandip Ray. Chatterjee has received critical acclaim for his performances in several Bengali films, notably for his role in ''Meghe Dhaka Tara'' (2013), where he played a character inspired by Ritwik Ghatak. He achieved widespread recognition for his role as Bob Biswas, a contract killer, in Sujoy Ghosh's Hindi thriller '' Kahaani'' (2012). Personal life Saswata Chatterjee was born on 19 December 1970 to Subhendu Chatterjee, a noted Bengali actor. He lives in Kolkata and is married to Mohua, a teacher. They have a daughter together. Career Chatterjee started his career with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanjana Sanghi
Sanjana Sanghi (born 2 September 1996) is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi films. She made her acting debut as a child artist in the 2011 film '' Rockstar'' and after appearing in a few supporting roles, she had her breakthrough with the romantic drama film '' Dil Bechara'' (2020). Sanghi has since starred in '' Rashtra Kavach Om'' (2022), '' Dhak Dhak'' (2023) and '' Kadak Singh'' (2023). Early life Sanjana Sanghi was born on 2 September 1996 in Delhi, India to businessman Sandeep Sanghi and homemaker Shagun. She has a brother, Sumer. She studied at Modern School in Delhi and then completed her graduation in Journalism and Mass communication from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi in 2017. Career Early work (2011–2017) Sanghi made her acting debut in Imtiaz Ali's romantic drama film '' Rockstar'' in 2011. She was cast by Mukesh Chhabra after he saw her performing on stage at her school. In 2016, she played student in Jai's classroom in '' Baar Baar Dekho''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput (21 January 1986 – 14 June 2020) was an Indian actor best known for his work in Hindi cinema. He earned acclaim for his performances in several notable films, including ''Kai Po Che!'' (2013), ''Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'' (2015), ''M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'' (2016), ''Kedarnath (film), Kedarnath'' (2018), ''Sonchiriya'' (2019), and ''Chhichhore'' (2019). Rajput received a Screen Award and was nominated for the Filmfare Awards on three occasions. He was featured twice on ''Forbes India''s Forbes Celebrity 100, Celebrity 100 list, and was regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation. Rajput began his acting career after dropping out of his engineering course at the Delhi College of Engineering and entering the theatre industry in Mumbai. He moved on to feature in Hindi television serials, his debut show was the romantic drama ''Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'' (2008), followed by the lead role in the soap opera ''Pavitra Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukesh Chhabra
Mukesh Chhabra (born 27 May 1984) is an Indian casting director, filmmaker and actor. Some of his notable works include ''Bajrangi Bhaijan'' (2015), ''Bombay Velvet'' (2015), '' Dangal'' (2016), '' Dil Bechara'' (2020), '' Scam 1992'' (2020), '' Laal Singh Chaddha'' (2022), ''Commando'' (2023), '' Jawan'' (2023), '' Dunki'' (2023), ''Chamak'' (2023) and '' Kafas'' (2023). Early life and education He was born in Delhi in 1984. He studied acting at the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts. He completed a six-year acting and teaching stint with the ‘Theatre in Education’ Company (TIE) affiliated with the National School of Drama in New Delhi. Career He started his career as an assistant casting director in 2006 with '' Rang De Basanti''. In 2012, he played a cameo in Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2, which also featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Manoj Bajpayee. In 2015, he was the casting director for Kabir Khan's '' Bajrangi Bhaijan,'' starring Salman Kha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dil Bechara
''Dil Bechara'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language Coming-of-age film, coming-of-age tragedy romance film directed by Mukesh Chhabra in his directorial debut, and produced by Fox Star Studios, with a script written by Shashank Khaitan and Suprotim Sengputa. Based on John Green's 2012 novel ''The Fault in Our Stars'' and its The Fault in Our Stars (film), subsequent 2014 American film adaptation, the film stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi as terminal cancer patients with an ensemble supporting cast, while Saif Ali Khan makes a cameo appearance. The film marks Rajput's unexpected wikt:posthumous, posthumous appearance, following his Death of Sushant Singh Rajput, death on 14 June 2020 (a month before the film's release). Fox Star Studios acquired rights for an Indian adaptation in 2014, after which it underwent four years of casting and screenplay changes. Filming commenced under the title ''Kizie Aur Manny'' by late June 2018. The film was shot across Jamshedpur and Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
