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Humshakals
''Humshakals'' () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Sajid Khan (director), Sajid Khan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Ram Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia, Esha Gupta and Bipasha Basu in the lead roles, with Satish Shah, Nawab Shah (actor), Nawab Shah, Chunky Pandey and Darshan Jariwala in supporting roles and Madhuri Dixit in cameo appearance. In the film, Khan, Deshmukh and Kapoor each portray three characters, totalling nine roles. The music for the film was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with cinematography by Ravi Yadav and editing by Bunty Nagi. The film was shot extensively in various international locations and co-produced by Star Studios, Fox Star Studios. ''Humshakals'' was released theatrically worldwide on 20 June 2014. The film grossed ₹86.60 crore at the box office against a budget of ₹64 crore. Plot Ashok and Kumar are best friends. Shanaya and Mishti are their love interests. Ashok's father is a b ... [...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] |
Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu (born 7 January 1979) is an Indian actress. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she List of awards and nominations received by Bipasha Basu, has received a Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Award. In the 2000s and 2010s, she was known for her work in the thriller and horror genres and for several item numbers and was frequently cited in the media as a sex symbol and a scream queen. Born in Delhi and raised in Kolkata, Basu pursued a successful career as a fashion model. She then began receiving offers for film roles and made her acting debut with the thriller ''Ajnabee (2001 film), Ajnabee'' (2001), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Basu's first leading role was in the horror film ''Raaz (2002 film), Raaz'' (2002), for which she earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her career progressed with a leading role in the erotic thriller ''Jism (2003 film), Jism'' (2003) and in two consecutive annual top-grossing films, ''No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esha Gupta
Esha Gupta (; born 28 November 1985) is an Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder. She works in Hindi films. She was crowned Femina Miss India International 2007 and represented India at Miss International 2007. She made her acting debut with the crime thriller '' Jannat 2'' (2012) receiving a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination. Gupta entered the Femina Miss India contest in 2007, where she placed third and won the Miss India International title and later represented India at the Miss International pageant. Post her debut, Gupta has received praises for her portrayal in the political drama '' Chakravyuh'' (2012), but her performance in the comedy film ''Humshakals'' (2014) met with negative reviews. Her highest-grossing releases came with the horror thriller '' Raaz 3D'' (2013), the crime drama '' Rustom'' (2016), and the action-adventure '' Baadshaho'' (2017). Early life and work Esha Gupta was born on 28 November 1985 in New Delhi. Her father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajid Khan (director)
Sajid Kamran Khan (born 23 November 1970) is an Indian film director, television presenter, comedian and an actor who works in the Hindi film industry. He was best known for the ''Housefull'' film series, '' Heyy Babyy'' (2007) and ''Humshakals'' (2014). Khan also served as a judge on the Indian reality television show '' Nach Baliye''. He is the brother of choreographer Farah Khan. Early life Sajid Khan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the son of former actor Kamran Khan and his wife Menaka Khan (née Irani). He has one sister, Farah Khan, who is a choreographer, director, producer and actor. Farah's husband, Shirish Kunder, is also a producer, editor and director of films. Khan has other connections to the film industry: former actresses Honey Irani and Daisy Irani are his mother's sisters and filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar are his maternal cousins. Khan completed his primary education from Maneckji Cooper School in Mumbai and then graduated from Mithibai Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riteish Deshmukh
Riteish Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Marathi cinema, Marathi films. Known for his comic portrayals, Deshmukh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Awards, National Film Award, a Filmfare Awards Marathi, Filmfare Award Marathi and five International Indian Film Academy Awards, IIFA Awards. Born to politician and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Deshmukh began his acting career with the film ''Tujhe Meri Kasam'' (2003). He has since worked in several successful comedies such as ''Masti (2004 film), Masti'' (2004), ''Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'' (2005), ''Bluffmaster!'' (2005), ''Malamaal Weekly'' (2006), ''Heyy Babyy'' (2007), ''Dhamaal'' (2007), ''Housefull (2010 film), Housefull'' (2010), ''Double Dhamaal'' (2011), ''Housefull 2'' (2012), ''Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'' (2012), ''Grand Masti'' (2013), ''Housefull 3'' (2016), ''Total Dh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Kapoor
Ram Kapoor (; born 1 September 1973) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and television. One of the highest paid television actor in India, he is known for portraying Jai Walia in ''Kasamh Se'' and Ram Kapoor in ''Bade Achhe Lagte Hain''. He is a recipient of several awards including three Indian Television Academy Awards, ITA Awards and three Indian Telly Awards. Career Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the television serial ''Nyaay'' (1999). He took up three more shows ''Heena (TV series), Heena'' (1998), ''Sangharsh'' (1999) and ''Balaji Telefilms, Kavita'' (2000). In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family drama ''Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series), Ghar Ek Mandir''. Kapoor worked with Amir Raza Hussein once again in the play ''The Fifty Days of War – Kargil'' which ran for 10 days in New Delhi as a tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War. Kapoor played five characters. In 2001, Kapoor acted in ''Rishtey (TV series), Rishtey'', in the serial ''Kabhi Aaye Na Jud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamanna Bhatia (born 21 December 1989), known professionally as Tamannaah Bhatia, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. Having appeared in 88 films, she has received several awards, including two Santosham Film Awards, two SIIMA Awards and the Kalaimamani Award. She is considered as one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema. Bhatia began her acting career with the Hindi film '' Chand Sa Roshan Chehra'' (2005). She then debuted in Telugu cinema with ''Sree'' (2005) and Tamil cinema with ''Kedi'' (2006). Her notable Telugu films include ''Happy Days'' (2007), '' Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam'' (2009), ''100% Love'' (2011), '' Oosaravelli'' (2011), ''Racha'' (2012), ''Tadakha'' (2013), '' Baahubali'' (2015), ''Bengal Tiger'' (2015), ''Oopiri'' (2016), '' Baahubali 2'' (2017), '' F2: Fun and Frustration'' (2019) and '' Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy'' (2019). Her notable Tamil films include '' Kalloori'' (2007), ''Ayan' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akash Khurana
Akash Khurana is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, author, theatre artist and entrepreneur. His first screen appearance was in Shyam Benegal's '' Kalyug''. He has appeared in nearly 60 films, including ''Ardh Satya'', ''Saaransh'', ''Naam'', ''Beta'', ''Saudagar'', '' Sarfarosh'', ''Company'' and '' Barfii''. He has written over 20 screen plays, including ''Aashiqui'' and ''Baazigar''. He won Nandi Award for Special Jury for the film Dr. Ambedkar (1992). Early life and background Khurana did his schooling from St. Francis de Sales school in Nagpur. He graduated from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (Rourkela, Odisha, India) as a mechanical engineer. He then obtained an MBA degree from XLRI – Xavier School of Management (Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India). Later he obtained an M.Phil. degree and a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai, India), where he has been a visiting faculty member since 1995. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darshan Jariwala
Darshan Jariwala (born 29 September 1958) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films, television and stage. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Gandhi, My Father''. He is popular for his show in which he was seen as Chedilal Chaturvedi in the show '' Saas Bina Sasural'' which aired on Sony Entertainment Television (India) between 18 October 2010 to 6 September. Biography Jariwala is the son of veteran Gujarati actress Leela Jariwala and Vidyasagar Jariwala. He has acted in films as well as on Indian television. One of his most remembered Gujarati TV serials is '' Narsinh Mehta'', about the saint poet and devotee of Krishna. His role of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2007 film '' Gandhi, My Father'' put him on the international map. His Gujarati plays include ''Hatheli Par BaadBaaki'', ''Patro Mitro'', ''Mulraj Mansion'' and ''Andhalo Pato''. He acted in a Hindi play, ''Uncle Samjha Karo'' and in English theatre ''Going Solo 2''. He ventured into the new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satish Shah
Satish Ravilal Shah is an Indian actor. He is best known for his comic roles in films like '' Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'' (1983), '' Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi'' (1984), '' Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'' (2004), '' Main Hoon Na'' (2004), ''Kal Ho Naa Ho'' (2003), '' Fanaa'' (2006) and ''Om Shanti Om'' (2007). In 2008, he co-judged '' Comedy Circus'' with Archana Puran Singh. In 2015, he was also appointed as a member of the Film and Television Institute of India society. Biography Early life Satish Shah is a Kutchi Gujarati from Mandvi. He studied at the Xavier's College and later joined Film and Television Institute of India. Personal life Satish Shah is married to designer Madhu Shah since 1972. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Shah was diagnosed with COVID-19. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on 20 July and discharged on 28 July after making a full recovery. Career He is perhaps best known for his roles in the 1984 sitcom A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suresh Menon
Suresh Menon (born 10 January 1967) is an Indian actor, comedian and television personality. Career Menon has appeared in movies including '' Grand Masti'', '' Phir Hera Pheri'', '' Partner'', '' Fool N Final'', '' Krazzy 4'', '' Deewane Huye Pagal'', '' Chalte Chalte'', '' Dil To Pagal Hai'' and ''Hello''. Additionally, he has made an appearance on the television show '' Comedy Circus''. He has appeared as a judge on the game show '' Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun'' on Indian television channel STAR One, along with Chunky Pandey. Menon also hosts a number of radio shows. He has participated in the reality show '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa''. He is also the co founder of ONE (One Entertainment Networks) which is involved in production, curation and aggregation of content across digital platforms. He also records a podcast called ''Kaanmasti'' along with VJ Jose and Cyril d'Abreo. He was a part of the 2019 Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video, known simply as Prime Video, is an Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chunkey Pandey
Suyash Panday (born 26 September 1962), better known by his stage name Chunky Panday, is an Indian actor who works in Hindi-language films. Early life Chunky Panday was born as Suyash Panday on 26 September 1962 in Bombay, to Sharad Panday (1934–2004), a heart surgeon known for the 'Panday shunt' workaround for mitral valve replacement, and Snehlata Panday (1936–2011), a physician. Snehlata was a gynaecologist who opened a beauty parlour and a clinic for slimming during the 1980s, one of the first of its kind in India, some of her celebrity patients including Bollywood stars Rekha and Vinod Khanna, also authoring books and articles on the subject of weight loss. Snehlata was of Punjabi descent. He has one younger brother Chikki Panday, a businessman. Before entering films, he was in the same acting school as Akshay Kumar, serving as his acting instructor. Career 1987–1993: Debut and early success Panday debuted his acting career with the 1987 multi-starer film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
