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Ek Hasina Thi (film)
''Ek Hasina Thi'' (English: ''There Was A Beautiful Woman'') is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Urmila Matondkar and Saif Ali Khan, and the screenplay was written by Sriram Raghavan and Pooja Ladha Surti. The film borrows elements from the Sidney Sheldon novel '' If Tomorrow Comes''. Critic Ronjita Kulkarni said it's "loosely based" on ''Double Jeopardy'', while "the film also adapts a scene from '' The Bone Collector''." The film premiered at the New York Asian Film Festival. Although a commercial failure upon its release, the film is considered one of the best works of Matondkar, Khan and Raghavan. Plot Sarika is a single woman who lives alone in Mumbai and works at a travel agency. She meets Karan and initially resists his romantic advances, but the two eventually sleep together and begin a relationship. One day, Karan asks Sarika to host one of his friends for 2 hours as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriram Raghavan
Sriram Raghavan (born 22 June 1963) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema. He is primarily considered an auteur of neo-noir action thrillers. Raghavan made his directorial debut with '' Ek Hasina Thi'' (2004). He then went on to direct the critically acclaimed '' Johnny Gaddaar'' (2007), an adaptation of the 1962 French novel ''Les mystifiés'' by Alain Reynaud-Fourton; followed by the action spy film '' Agent Vinod'' (2012) starring Saif Ali Khan; a critical and commercial failure. Raghavan's followup '' Badlapur'' (2015), a film based on ''Death's Dark Abyss'' by Massimo Carlotto met with positive reviews and was a moderate commercial success at the box office. Raghavan's prominence increased with '' Andhadhun'' (2018) which tells the story of a blind piano player who unwittingly becomes embroiled in the murder of a retired actor. The film received critical acclaim and was commercially successful. He is the recipient of several accolades, inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bone Collector
''The Bone Collector'' is a 1999 American crime thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce and starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. The film is based on the 1997 crime novel of the same name written by Jeffery Deaver. It focuses on a quadriplegic homicide detective and a newly recruited patrol officer investigating a series of homicides in New York City. Plot In 1998 New York City, forensics expert Lincoln Rhyme is bed-bound after an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Amelia Donaghy, a newly recruited patrol officer, discovers a mutilated corpse buried at a Civil War-era railroad bed. Rhyme directs her through a free video/audio feed sent from Donaghy to him in his bedroom. Due to clue-like objects found at the crime scene, Rhyme concludes that the scene was staged. Impressed by Donaghy's forensic instincts, he teams up with the young officer. The killer poses as a taxi driver and, before Rhyme and Donaghy meet, abducts married couple Alan and Lindsa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IndiaFM
Bollywood Hungama (lit. "Bollywood Madness" in Hindi), previously known as IndiaFM (or IndiaFM.com), is an Indian entertainment website, owned by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, which acquired the website in 2000. The website provides news related to the Cinema of India, particularly Hindi cinema, film reviews and box office A box office or ticket office is a place where ticket (admission), tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event. Patrons may perform the transaction at a countertop, through a hole in a wall or window, or at a Wicket gate, wicket. ... reports. Launched on 15 June 1998, the website was originally named "IndiaFM.com". It changed its name to "Bollywood Hungama" in 2008. References External links * 1998 establishments in Maharashtra Hindi cinema Companies based in Mumbai Indian film websites Internet properties established in 1998 Mahindra Group {{film-website-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taran Adarsh
Taran Adarsh (born 13 June 1965) is an Indian film critic and trade analyst. He is best known for giving trade figures and box office updates on social media, as well as his reviews for Bollywood Hungama. Career Taran Adarsh started his journalism career at the age of 15 with ''Trade Guide'', a weekly box office magazine. In 1994, Adarsh produced and wrote the Bollywood film-based TV serial ''Hello Bollywood'', starring Shehzad Khan and Kashmera Shah. He continued his work on ''Trade Guide'' alongside. He is currently an active film critic, journalist and trade analyst on ''Bollywood Hungama Bollywood Hungama (lit. "Bollywood Madness" in Hindi), previously known as IndiaFM (or IndiaFM.com), is an Indian entertainment website, owned by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, which acquired the website in 2000. The website provides n ...'', a Bollywood entertainment website. References External links * * Indian film critics Living people 1965 births People fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930 – 17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the ''Mewati gharana'' (musical apprenticeship lineage). His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect and numerous major awards and accolades. His legacy includes memorable performances of classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations in various genres including '' Haveli Sangeet'' and popularizing the ''Mewati Gharana'' – a school of thought in Hindustani classical music. Pandit Jasraj taught music to amateur and professional students in India, Europe, Canada and the United States. Early life Pandit Jasraj was born on 28 January 1930 in Pili Mandori, a village in the then Hisar district (now in Fatehabad district) of Haryana, in an artistic Brahmin family to Pandit Motiram, a classical singer and Krishna Bai. He was the youngest of three sons, in a family o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheeba Chaddha
Sheeba Chaddha is an Indian film, stage and television actress. She received nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in the 2022 films '' Badhaai Do'' and '' Doctor G'', winning for the former. Early life and career Chaddha grew up in Delhi, where she developed interest in theatre and started taking theatre workshops. She majored in English literature from Hans Raj College (University of Delhi). She was a classmate with Anurag Kashyap. Chaddha has acted as a character actor in films like '' Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'' (1999), '' Parzania'' (2007), '' Delhi 6'' (2009), '' Luck by Chance'' (2009) and '' Talaash'' (2012). In 2011, she also appeared in short film, ''Prakata Het Yad'' in gibberish, with actor Rituraj Singh. The film won he Audience Choice award in the Short Films category at River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival. She appeared in the 2012 film '' Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' as Nirmala, a sex worker. The yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasika Joshi
Rasika Joshi (12 September 1972 – 7 July 2011) was a Marathi cinema, Marathi and Hindi film actress. A Marathi theatre and Indian television actress, she was known for ''Maharashtrians, Maharashtrian'' roleplays in Bollywood films. Career She began her career with a Marathi play by Lata Narvekar called ''Uncha Mazha Zoka'', starring Avinash Masurekar and Smita Talvalkar. Her last movie was Ram Gopal Verma's movie ''Not a Love Story (2011 film), Not a Love Story''. She worked as writer, director and actor in the play ''White Lily And Night Rider''. Filmography Hindi She was first noticed and applauded in ''Ek Hasina Thi''. She became quite a favourite of Ram Gopal Varma, RGV and Priyadarshan. Some of her Hindi movies include: *''Gayab'' (2004) *''Ek Hasina Thi (film), Ek Hasina Thi'' (2004) *''Vaastu Shastra (film), Vaastu Shastra'' (2004) *''Darna Zaroori Hai'' (2006) *''Malamaal Weekly'' (2006) *''Darling (2007 Indian film), Darling'' (2007) *''Johnny Gaddaar'' (2007) *''Dho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Kale
Ravi Kale is an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi films. He played Chander in the '' Sarkar'' series and the '' Dandupalya'' series. Filmography Kannada *''Cyanide'' (2006) *'' Vamshi'' (2008) *'' Anjadiru'' (2009) *'' Mylari'' (2010) *'' Jackie'' (2010) *''Deadly-2'' (2010) *'' Dashamukha'' (2012) *'' Khatarnak'' (2013) *'' Attahasa'' (2013) *''Lakshmi'' (2013) *'' Dandupalya'' (2013) *'' Ambareesha'' (2014) *'' Vajrakaya'' (2015) *'' Mythri'' (2015) *'' Ram-Leela'' (2015) *'' Ricky'' (2016) *''Home Stay'' (2016) *'' Happy Birthday'' (2016) *''Jaguar'' (2016) *''March 22'' (2016) *''Pushpaka Vimana'' (2017) *'' Hebbuli'' (2017) *'' Naa Panta Kano'' (2017) *'' Dandupalya 2'' (2017) *'' Dandupalya 3'' (2018) *''Amma I Love You'' (2018) *'' Kumari 21F'' (2018) *''Jhansi I.P.S'' (2020) *''Gana'' (2025) Telugu *''Mass'' (2004) *''Shock'' (2006) *'' Ashok'' (2006) *'' Asadhyudu'' (2006) *'' Okka Magaadu'' (2008) *''Salute'' (2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murali Sharma
Murali Sharma (born 9 August 1972) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu language, Telugu and Hindi films. Sharma has starred in over 130 feature films including Telugu language, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil language, Tamil, Marathi language, Marathi, Kannada and Malayalam cinema. Sharma gained wide recognition in television with Doordarshan's ''Paltan'' in which he plays the lead role of Col. ''R.S. Sajwan''. Sharma has appeared in various soap operas such as ''Guns and Roses'', ''Siddanth'', ''Laagi Tujhse Lagan'', ''Mahayagya'', ''Viraasat'', ''Zindhagi Teri Meri Kahani'', ''Rishtey'', ''Humne lee hain shapath'', and ''Rangeela Ratan Sisodia''. Early and personal life Murali Sharma was born on 9 August 1972 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and was brought up in Mumbai. His father, Vrijbhushan Sharma is Marathi people, Marathi, while his mother Padma is Telugu people, Telugu and comes from Guntur. Sharma calls himself a "''Mumbaikar, Bombaywala''". He completed his bachelor's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopal K Singh
Gopal Singh (born 14 November 1976) is an Indian film, television and theatre actor. Singh is majorly known for his power packed performances and unconventional roles in Hindi films. His major work includes ''Company, Calcutta Mail, Ek Haseena Thi, ''Traffic Signal'', Page 3, Mumbai Mirror'' and '' Buddha in a Traffic Jam'', amongst many others. He is also known for portraying many unusual roles on Indian television, biggest one being Birbal in Balaji Telefilms' epic love saga ''Jodha Akbar ''Jodha Akbar'' was an Indian historical drama television series that aired from June 18, 2013 to August 7, 2015 on Zee TV. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, and had starred Rajat Tokas and Paridhi Sharma. Critics ...''. Singh started his acting career in 1997 in Sahitya Kala Parishad repertory, learning and teaching stage productions and theatre plays. Subsequently, Singh moved base to Mumbai and started his career in mainstream Indian television and film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zakir Hussain (actor)
Zakir Hussain is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Hindi films. He is known for his negative and comic roles. His best-known performances include those of Rashid in Ramgopal Varma's 2005 film '' Sarkar'', Shardul in Sriram Raghavan's 2007 film '' Johnny Gaddaar'' and Prakash Rao in Rohit Shetty's '' Singham Returns''. Early life and background Zakir Hussain was born and brought up in Jani Khurd, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was during his studies in Delhi that he first got attracted to the world of theatre and cinema. He started out with "small time" theatre, and then joined the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts. He then joined the prestigious National School of Drama and graduated in 1993. Career Hussain did theatre for a few years and then came to Mumbai Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavita Kaushik
Kavita Kaushik (born 15 February 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Punjabi television. Kaushik is well known for her portrayal of Chandramukhi Chautala in SAB TV's sitcom ''F.I.R.'', a role which established her career in the television industry and made her a household name. She made her debut with Ekta Kapoor's '' Kutumb''. She participated in reality shows '' Nach Baliye'' (2007), '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'' (2015) and '' Bigg Boss '' (2020). Early life Kaushik was born on 15 February 1981 to a Brahmin family in New Delhi, India. She is the daughter of Dinesh Chandra Kaushik, a former CRPF officer. She graduated in Philosophy from Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi. Career 2001–2006: Debut Kaushik had started modelling, hosting events and anchoring during her college days. In 2001 she went for auditions in New Delhi for '' Kutumb'' and moved to Mumbai. Kaushik joined Ekta Kapoor's ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', portraying the role of Manya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
