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Janam (1985 Film)
''Janam'' ("Birth") is a 1985 Indian television film directed and written by Mahesh Bhatt. It is one of the autobiographical films Bhatt created in the early part of his career. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Aakasamantha''. The film premiered on 4 December 1985 on DD National. Plot Rahul is a struggling filmmaker who spends his nights in empty theatres and his friend Asghar's restaurant. Asghar tries to convince many financers and producers to invest in Rahul's script. He mostly roams around the city and avoids going home because of his tumultuous relationship with his father Virendra Desai, who is a fading filmmaker. Rahul is Virendra's illegitimate son and always argues with his mother Nalini about the insults he faces at Virendra's house with Virendra's family hurling insults every time he visits their home. He also falls in love with an orphan Rohini. When Virendra's mother dies, Nalini forces Rahul to visit their house, but Vilas Virendra's legitimate son insults and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Mahesh Bhatt, a number of accolades, including four National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. A notable film from his earlier period is ''Saaransh'' (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. It became List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year. The 1986 film ''Naam (1986 film), Naam'' was his first piece of commercial cinema. In 1987, he turned producer with the film ''Kabzaa (1988 film), Kabzaa'' under the banner, Vishesh Films, with his brother Mukesh Bhatt. Mahesh went on to become one of the most recognized directors of the Indian film industry in the next decade, giving both art-house w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Director
The Filmfare Best Director Award is one of the main awards presented given by the annual Filmfare Awards to recognise directors working in Hindi cinema. It was first presented in 1954 in the inaugural year. Superlatives Bimal Roy has the record of winning most awards (7) and the distinction of winning the award thrice in a row, on 2 separate occasions (1954–1956 and 1959–1961). He also won the award whenever he was nominated (7/7). Sanjay Leela Bhansali has received the award 5 times, Yash Chopra and Raj Kapoor has received the award 4 times each. Yash Chopra received 12 nominations, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has received 8 nominations, while Raj Kapoor has received 6 nominations. Mahesh Bhatt was nominated thrice in a row (1984–1986). However, he hasn't received any award even after having been nominated 6 times. Also, no director has ever won if one has been nominated twice in the same year – Gulzar in 1974 (for Achanak (1973 film), ''Achanak'' and ''Koshish''), Basu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doordarshan Television Films
Doordarshan (), abbreviated as DD, is India's state-owned public television broadcaster. Established by the Government of India on 15 September 1959, it is owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and constitutes one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. Doordarshan, one of India's largest broadcasting organisations in studio and transmitter infrastructure, delivers television, radio, online, and mobile services across metropolitan and regional India, and internationally. It also broadcasts via digital terrestrial transmitters. History Beginnings The channel began modestly as an experimental broadcaster in Delhi on 15 September 1959, with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio. Regular daily transmission commenced in 1965 as part of All India Radio, with a five-minute news bulletin read by Pratima Puri. Salma Sultan joined Doordarshan in 1967 and became a news anchor. Gitanjali Aiyar, Neethi Ravindran, and Rini Simon became popular news anchors in the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Ajit Varman
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Indian Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 28 ** Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Television Films
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches ''Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States space exploration programs, United States or the Soviet space program, Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is Brazilian presidential election, 1985, elected president of Brazil by the National Congress of Brazil, Congress, ending the Military dictatorship in Brazil, 21-year military rule. * January 27 – The Economic Cooperation Organization, Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is formed, in Tehran. * January 28 – The charity single record "We Are the World" is recorded by USA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Story
The Filmfare Award for Best Story is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a writer who wrote a film's story. List of winners 1950s * 1955 Mukhram Sharma – ''Aulad (1954 film), Aulad'' * 1956 Mukhram Sharma – ''Vachan'' ** Manoranjan Ghose – ''Jagriti'' ** Rajinder Singh Bedi – ''Garam Coat'' * 1957 Amiya Chakrabarty – ''Seema (1955 film), Seema'' * 1958 Akhtar Mirza – ''Naya Daur (1957 film), Naya Daur'' * 1959 Mukhram Sharma – ''Sadhna (1958 film), Sadhna'' ** Mukhram Sharma – ''Talaq (1958 film), Talaaq'' ** Ritwik Ghatak – ''Madhumati'' 1960s * 1960 Subodh Ghosh – ''Sujata (1959 film), Sujata'' ** Dhruva Chatterjee – ''Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan'' ** Mukhram Sharma – ''Dhool Ka Phool'' * 1961 Ruby Sen – ''Masoom (1960 film), Masoom'' ** Saghir Usmani – ''Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' ** Salil Chowdhury – ''Parakh (1960 film), Parakh'' * 1962 C. V. Sridhar – ''Nazrana (1961 film), Nazrana'' ** C. J. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actress
The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the Filmfare awards started in 1954, awards for the Best Supporting Actress category started the following year 1955. Winners and nominees 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple wins and nominations The following individuals have received two or more Best Supporting Actress awards: The following individuals have received five or more Best Supporting Actress nominations: Superlatives * Five actresses: Nirupa Roy, Farida Jalal, Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Supriya Pathak share the record for the most awards with three each. Seven actresses have won the award twice; in chronological order, they are Shashikala, Simi Garewal, Raakhee, Rohini Hattangadi, Aruna Irani, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Shabana Azmi. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actor
The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the awards started in 1954, awards for the best supporting actor category started only the following year 1955. As of 2023, Anil Kapoor leads the list, with four wins. Vivek Oberoi (Company (2002 film), ''Company'', 2003) currently also holds the record of being the youngest recipient of the award, whereas Anil Kapoor holds the record for being the eldest (''Jugjugg Jeeyo'', 2023), while Abhishek Bachchan holds the record for winning the award thrice consecutively (2005, 2006 & 2007). Superlatives Multiple Nominees * 9 Nominations : Pran (actor), Pran * 8 Nominations : Amrish Puri, Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah * 7 Nominations : Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor * 6 Nominations : Mehmood (actor), Mehmood, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actor
The Filmfare Award for Best Actor is an award, which is presented annually at the Filmfare Awards to an actor via a jury; it is given by ''Filmfare'' for Hindi (Bollywood) films. The award was first given in 1954. The most recent winner, as of 2024, is Ranbir Kapoor. Superlatives * Dilip Kumar holds the record for the most consecutive wins, having received the Best Actor award for three consecutive years from 1956 to 1958. Six other actors have won in consecutive years: Rajesh Khanna (1971–1972), Sanjeev Kumar (1976–1977), Amitabh Bachchan (1978–1979), Naseeruddin Shah (1981–1982), Shah Rukh Khan (1998–1999), and Ranbir Kapoor (2012–2013). * Several actors have won both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor awards. These include Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shammi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Farhan Akhtar, Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, and Rajkummar Rao. * Three actors were nominated for both categorie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
