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Biswajit Chakroborty
Biswajeet Chatterjee (born 14 December 1936), known mononymously as Biswajeet, is a veteran Indian actor, producer, director, singer and politician known for his work in Bengali cinema and Hindi cinema. Early career He made his acting debut in the Bengali films with the legendary icon Mahanayak Uttam Kumar in '' Mayamrigo'' (1960) and ''Dui Bhai'' (1961), both superhits, then he relocated to Bombay. In 1962, he performed in the film '' Bees Saal Baad'' which was actually offered first to Uttam Kumar but he rejected and was the first film produced by Hemant Kumar, and then followed by '' Kohraa'', '' Bin Badal Barsat'', '' Majboor'', ''Kaise Kahoon,'' and '' Paisa Ya Pyaar''. His filmography includes ''Mere Sanam'' (1965), ''Shehnai'', ''Aasra'' (1964), ''Night in London'', '' Yeh Raat Phir Naa Aaygi'' (1966), ''April Fool'' (1964), '' Kismat'' (1968), ''Do Kaliyan'' (1968), ''Ishq Par Zor Nahin'' and ''Sharaarat'' (1972). He was usually paired with notable actresses such a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Kolkata Book Fair
The International Kolkata Book Fair (formerly Calcutta Book Fair) is a winter fair in Kolkata. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fair—the book fair is primarily for the general public rather than whole-sale distributors. It is the world's largest non-trade book fair, Asia's largest book fair (by publishers) and the most attended book fair in the world. It is the world's third-largest annual conglomeration of books after the Frankfurt Book Fair and the London Book Fair. Many Kolkatans consider the book fair an inherent part of Kolkata, and instances of people visiting the fair every day during its duration are not uncommon. The fair offers a typical fairground experience with a book flavour—with picnickers, singer-songwriters, and candy floss vendors. With a total footfall of over 2 million people, it is world's largest book fair by attendance. The success of the Kolkata Book Fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in West Bengal lik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kohra (1964 Film)
''Kohraa'' () is a 1964 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller film directed by Biren Nag, starring Waheeda Rehman, Biswajeet and Lalita Pawar. The film was adapted from Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel ''Rebecca'', which was previously adapted by Alfred Hitchcock as ''Rebecca'' (1940), though some supernatural elements were added to it, including a few from the film '' Psycho''. Plot Rajeshwari meets rich Amit Kumar Singh and they both fall in love and get married. Amit brings Rajeshwari to his home - A huge imposing mansion in middle of Moors. Rajeshwari learns from servants about Amit's first wife Poonam who died in mysterious circumstances about a year ago. The housekeeper Dai Maa, who was also the nanny of Poonam is visibly disturbed by this and is cold towards Rajeshwari. Amit leaves on a business trip for a few weeks and Rajeshwari is left to herself. This is when she encounters supernatural phenomena in the mansion and is haunted by the memories and spirit of Poonam. Recoveri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh (born 2 October 1942) is an Indian actress, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of Hindi cinema, Parekh has worked in more than 85 films, in a career spanning over four decades. She has received several accolades including a Filmfare Award. In 1992, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contribution to the field of cinema and was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2020. Parekh made her acting debut as a child artist with '' Maa'' (1952). She made her lead debut with '' Dil Deke Dekho'' (1959) and went onto establish herself as a leading actress in the 1960s and 1970 with films including — '' Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai'' (1961), '' Bharosa'' (1963), '' Ziddi'' (1964), '' Mere Sanam'' (1965), '' Teesri Manzil'' (1966), '' Love in Tokyo'' (1966), '' Do Badan'' (1966), '' Aaye Din Bahar Ke'' (1966), '' Upkar'' (1967), '' Kanyadaan'' (1968), '' Shikar'' (1968), '' Aya S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishq Par Zor Nahin
Ishq Par Zor Nahin is a 1970 Hindi romantic film produced by Suresh Saigal and directed by Ramesh Saigal. The film stars Dharmendra, Sadhana, Biswajeet, Kamini Kaushal, Leela Mishra, Abhi Bhattacharya, Jagdeep, Nadira and Helen. The film's music is by S. D. Burman. Plot Amar Doraiswamy is the only child of multi-millionaire shipping company owner who lives in a palatial house in Goa, India. Amar introduces a close, but poor friend, Ram, to his father, who employs him conditionally. Amar falls in love with a woman named Sushma Rai, and asks Ram to pen a love letter and poem for her. Sushma gets to read the letter and the poem, and thinking that Ram is Amar, falls in love with him. She meets him, and he is also unknowingly attracted to her, both feel that they are inseparable soul-mates. Then Ram gets a shock when he finds out that Sushma is Amar's intended and decides to stay away from her. But Sushma has other plans, for she intends to marry Ram at any cost, not realizi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do Kaliyaan
''Do Kaliyaan'' ( ) is a 1968 Indian Hindi-language film directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju. The film stars Mala Sinha, Biswajeet, Mehmood, Om Prakash and Neetu Singh, credited as Baby Sonia. It is a remake of the 1965 Tamil film '' Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum'' which itself was based on the 1961 American film '' The Parent Trap'', based on Erich Kästner's 1949 German novel ''Lisa and Lottie'' (). Plot Proud, wealthy, and haughty Kiran meets down-to-earth middle-class college student, Shekhar, and after several clashes and misunderstandings, both fall in love and decide to get married. Shekhar meets Kiran's dominating mother and docile father, and is told that he must successfully pass a test that by Kiran's mom, to which he agrees and subsequently passes, much to Kiran's delight. The wedding is performed with great pomp and ceremony and Shekhar becomes a ghar jamai. He soon realises that his presence in Kiran's house is next to a lowly servant. He rebels and wants Kiran to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismat (1968 Film)
''Kismat'' () is a 1968 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Manmohan Desai, produced by Kamal Mehra and released under the banner of Pride of Asia Films. It stars Biswajeet, Babita, Helen and Kamal Mehra in prominent roles. Other notable actors in the film are Bhagwan Sinha, Murad, M. B. Shetty (father of Rohit Shetty), Hari Shivdasani, Hiralal, Indra Kumar, Jagdish Raj (as Jagdishraj), Polsan, Prem Kumar, Paul Sharma, Tun Tun and Ullhas. It can be categorised as a family romantic thriller film. It was shot in 14 reels, using 35 mm film format in Eastman Color. The film has been noted mainly for the soundtrack given by O.P. Nayyar, which included three songs that became very popular – " Aao Huzoor Tumko", "Kajra Mohabbat Wala" and "Aankhon Mein Qayamat". Biswajeet was one of the first leading actors in Bollywood to cross dress as a woman on screen for the song "Kajra Mohabbat Wala". This film was the last collaboration between singer Shamshad Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Fool (1964 Film)
''April Fool'' is a 1964 Indian romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Subodh Mukherji. It stars Biswajeet and Saira Banu in pivotal roles. Plot Ashok comes from a wealthy family, headed by his father, and elder brother, Alok. Ashok is a slacker, and enjoys playing practical jokes, particularly on his favorite day: April Fools' Day, when he outdoes himself. His jokes help him befriend Madhu, and both fall in love. When one of is pranks go awry both Ashok and Madhu become targets of an international gang, and must run for their own safety, as well as for the safety of their respective families. Cast * Biswajeet as Ashok * Saira Banu as Madhu / Rita Christina * Jayant as Mr. Lal * Sajjan as Monto * Nazima as Anu * Shivraj as Ashok's Uncle * Ram Avtar as Hotel Manager * Ruby Mayer as Rita's Mother * Rajan Haskar as Rasik (as Rajen Haksar) * Chand Usmani as Mrs. Brijlal Sinha * I. S. Johar as Mr. Brijlal Sinha * M.B. Shetty as Shetty * Vinod (cameo appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966 Film)
''Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi'' () is a 1966 Bollywood film starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Biswajeet, Sharmila Tagore, Mumtaz and Sailesh Kumar in key roles. Mumtaz and Sailesh Kumar played negative roles in this movie. Plot ''Ye Raat Phir Na Aayegi'' is a rivetting film about a woman's two thousand year old skeleton mysteriously coming to life as Kiran, after it was excavated by Reeta and her assistant Rakesh from a site of archaeological interest. Amid the passage of these surreal events, Reeta and her widower father come to know that Kiran has resurfaced after two thousand years to claim Suraj, her lover from the past life, who is presently engaged to Reeta as her fiancé. Cast *Prithviraj Kapoor as Professor *Biswajeet as Suraj *Sharmila Tagore as Kiran * Mumtaz as Rita * Helen as Special Appearance in song ''Huzoorewala, Jo Ho Ijazat, To Hum Yeh Sare Jahan Se Kehde'' * Manohar Deepak as Special Appearance in song ''Huzoorewala, Jo Ho Ijazat, To Hum Yeh Sare Jahan Se Kehde'' *Mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night In London
Night in London is a 1967 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Brij. It stars Biswajeet, Mala Sinha, Johnny Walker, Helen in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Plot A woman named Renu (Mala Sinha) is forced to lead a life of crime as her dad is being held hostage by the underworld. She eventually joins with a suspected criminal Jeevan (Biswajeet), both fall in love with each other, and team up against the bad guys. Cast * Biswajeet as Jeevan * Mala Sinha as Renu * Johnny Walker as Bahadur Singh * Helen as Sue * Anwar Hussain as Colonel Fuji * M. B. Shetty Muddu Babu Shetty (1938 – 23 January 1982) simply known as, M. B. Shetty, or Shetty was an Indian film stuntman, action choreographer and actor in Hindi cinema in 1970s. He had a towering personality with a bald head, often cast as the villa ... as Shetty Soundtrack The music was composed by the duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal. References External links * Films scored by Laxmikantâ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aasra
AASRA (stylized as: आसRa) is a Mumbai-based mental health not-for-profit organization known for operating a 24-hour helpline for individuals who are suicidal and emotionally distressed. The service is an offshoot of Befrienders Worldwide and the Samaritans Samaritans (; ; ; ), are an ethnoreligious group originating from the Hebrews and Israelites of the ancient Near East. They are indigenous to Samaria, a historical region of History of ancient Israel and Judah, ancient Israel and Judah that ..., with the India chapter established in 1960. References External links * Mental health organisations in India Organisations based in Mumbai 1998 establishments in Maharashtra Organizations established in 1998 {{mental-health-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shehnai (film)
''Shehnai'' is a 1964 Indian Hindi family drama In film and television show, television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or docudrama, semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humour, humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional te ... film directed by S. D. Narang. The film stars Biswajeet, Rajshree, Nirupa Roy, Leela Chitnis, Johnny Walker (actor), Johnny Walker, Iftekhar and Asit Sen (actor), Asit Sen. The story was written by Gulshan Nanda and screenplay by Z. Hussain. The film's music was composed by Ravi (music director), Ravi. The songs "Na Jhatko Zulf Se Pani", "Kya Ajab Saaz Hai Yeh Shehnai", "Is Tarah Toda Mera Dil", "Kitni Jawan Hai Zindagi Kitni Jawan Bahaar" and others were written by Rajendra Krishan. The film is about a pilot’s widow who goes through hardship and loneliness in order to fulfil her husband’s last wish to make their son an Air Force pilot. Plot The story starts in 1942 against the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
