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Jigra
''Jigra'' () is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vasan Bala, who also co-wrote it with Debashish Irengbam. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt and Soumen Mishra under Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions. It stars Alia Bhatt as a troubled young woman who must rescue her brother (played by Vedang Raina) from a foreign prison, after he is incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. It marks Alia Bhatt's 18th Film in a Lead Role. Principal photography took place in Mumbai and Singapore from October 2023 to February 2024. ''Jigra'' was theatrically released worldwide on 11 October 2024, coinciding with Vijayadashami, to mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences with praise directed towards Bhatt and Raina's performances, script and music. It was a box-office flop. Plot Satya is a young woman who has faced more than her fair share of struggles. At a young age, she witnesses he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedang Raina
Vedang Raina (born 2 June 2000) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He made his acting debut as Reggie Mantle in Zoya Akhtar's musical teen film ''The Archies'' (2023), and has since starred in the action thriller ''Jigra'' (2024). He has also sung four of his film songs. Early life Vedang Raina was born on 2 June 2000 in New Delhi into a Kashmiri family and grew up in Mumbai. He completed his schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu and subsequently pursued his bachelor's degree from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (SVKM's NMIMS) in Vile Parle. He started out small with college fests and events, enjoying the time he spent on stage. Raina developed an interest in music and played the guitar years before he had thought about acting. Towards the end of his college years, he decided to venture into modelling and music. He subsequently joined an acting agency to pursue it as a career. Career After modelling for several brands, Raina was scouted by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasan Bala
Vasan Bala is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Hindi cinema. He wrote the scripts for the period crime drama ''Bombay Velvet'' (2015) and the psychological thriller '' Raman Raghav 2.0'' (2016). Bala made his directorial debut with the crime thriller ''Peddlers'' in 2012, which earned him a nomination for the Golden Camera Award at Cannes. He's also worked as an assistant director on films like '' Dev.D'' (2009), ''Gulaal'' (2009), and ''Trishna'' (2011). As a dialogue writer, he's contributed to '' The Lunchbox'' (2013) and ''Rukh'' (2017). In 2019, he released the film '' Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota.'' His latest directorial was Dharma Productions' '' Jigra'' (2024), starring Alia Bhatt. Early life Bala hails from Mumbai, India. After spending several years working at a bank, he decided to leave his job and pursue a career as a director. He gained hands-on experience by learning directly from renowned filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Michael Winterb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt (; born 15 March 1993) is a British actress of Indian descent who predominantly works in Hindi films. Known for Alia Bhatt filmography, her portrayals of women in challenging circumstances, she has received List of awards and nominations received by Alia Bhatt, several accolades, including a National Film Award and six Filmfare Awards. She is one of India's highest-paid actresses. Time (magazine), ''Time'' awarded her with the Time100 Impact Awards, Time100 Impact Award in 2022 and named her one of the Time 100, 100 most influential people in the world in 2024. Born into the Bhatt family, she is a daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. After making her acting debut as a child in the 1999 thriller film ''Sangharsh (1999 film), Sangharsh'', she played her first leading role in Karan Johar's teen film ''Student of the Year'' (2012). She won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for playing a kidnapping victim in the road drama ''Highway (2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achint Thakkar
Achint Thakkar is an Indian composer from Mumbai. Achint composed music for the show '' Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story''. Career Achint released his debut album, titled ''Shalimar'', in 2015. In 2018, he released ''Achint & The Khan Brothers'', an album featuring Rajasthani folk singers The Khan Brothers. This album consists of arrangements fusing electronic tempos and folk singing. Achint collaborated with Hansal Mehta and Jai Mehta to score '' Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story''. The album's soundtrack was released on Sony Liv in 2020. His next scoring project was '' Rocket Boys'', directed by Abhay Pannu and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur with Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani under the banners Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment, respectively. In 2021, Achint worked with director Vasan Bala for the first time to score ''Monica, O My Darling'', a Netflix original. Achint also composed and produced "Khalasi", a song for the first season of ''Coke Studio Bharat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahul Ravindran
Rahul Ravindran (born 23 June 1981) is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter who works in Telugu and Tamil films. He made his debut in the Tamil film ''Moscowin Kavery'' (2010), before playing leading roles as a man with cerebral palsy in '' Vinmeengal'' and as a mechanic in '' Soorya Nagaram''. He made his Telugu film debut with ''Andala Rakshasi'' (2012) in the Telugu film industry. He made his Hindi debut in ''Jigra'' (2024). He made his debut as a director with a Telugu film '' Chi La Sow'' (2018) for which he won the National Award for Best Original Screenplay. Early life and family Rahul Ravindran was born on 23 June 1981 in Chennai. His parents are Ravindran and Vasumathi His roots are from the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. After graduating from Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, he earned his bachelor's degree in commerce. He then went on to get a master's degree in business management, and then was an assistant brand manager for a leading media company in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir
Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Hindi language films. Life and career Sheeba has acted in Hindi films primarily. She married filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir in 1996; he directed her in films like '' Ghaath'' and ''Miss 420''. She and her husband Akashdeep made a comeback as producers from TV show '' Bhoot Aaya''. Filmography *Jigra (2024) as Mrs. Mehtani *Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) as Mona Sen *Hum Baja Bajaa Denge(2015) * Dum (2003) *Basti (2003) * *500 Ka Note (2002) *Meri Partigya (2002) *Ek Aur Jung (2001) *Boothni (2000) * Ghaath (2000) * Jwalamukhi (2000) (Item song) *Kaala Samrajya (1999) *Miss 420 (1998) * Ajnabi Saaya (1998) *Jeeo Shaan Se (1997) *''Kaalia'' (1997) as A.C.P. Priyanka Sinha * Share Bazaar (1997) * Lahu Ke Do Rang (1997) (Item song) * Ravan Raaj: A True Story (1995) *Surakshaa (1995) *King Soloman (1995) (Malayalam film) *Sanam Teri Kasam (1994) * Teesra Kaun (1994) (Item song) * Pyar Ka Rog (1994) *Hum Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viacom18 Studios
Viacom18 Studios is an Indian film distribution and production company. It is a subsidiary of JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance Industries, Viacom18 and Disney India. Based in Mumbai, It is one of the first studio model based motion picture & content production business in India, with an operation that involves acquisition, production, syndication, marketing and worldwide distribution of full-length feature films as well as digital only films, web series, short films. Due to Viacom being one of the partners in the company at that time, they also distribute films from Paramount Pictures in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka since 2011, starting with '' Transformers: Dark of the Moon''. Filmography Films produced Films distributed Web series References External links * Viacom18 Motion Picturesat Bollywood Hungama Bollywood Hungama (lit. "Bollywood Madness" in Hindi), previously known as IndiaFM (or IndiaFM.com), is an Indian entertainment website, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karan Johar
Karan Yash Johar (born Rahul Kumar Johar; 25 May 1972), often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has launched the careers of several successful actors and filmmakers under his company Dharma Productions. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Karan Johar, several accolades, including three National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, he has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2020. The son of producer Yash Johar, he made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (as director), the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay. His next films, the family drama ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (2001) and the musical romantic drama ''Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivek Gomber
Vivek Gomber is an Indian actor and producer who has made significant contributions to Indian, British, and American cinema. He is a recipient of a National Film Award along with multiple international awards. He started with minor role in Hindi television daily soap '' Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani'' in 2002, Gomber steadily carved his path, making notable appearances in projects such as the acclaimed legal drama ''Court'' (2014) and the romantic drama ''Sir'' (2018), where he demonstrated his ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance. Not limited to acting, Gomber ventured into production and founded his production company, ''Zoo Entertainment Pvt Ltd'', in 2014. He brought compelling narratives to life through films like '' Balekempa'' (2018) and '' The Disciple'' (2020) which garnered recognition and accolades on the global stage. Career Gomber began his acting journey with a minor role in Zee TV's Hindi soap opera '' Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani'' (2002). He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor (born 18 September 1993) is an American actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Kapoor made her film debut with '' Guilty'' (2020) for which she received a Filmfare OTT Awards nomination. She made her web debut with Netflix's series '' Ray'' (2021). Early life Kapoor was born on 18 September 1993, in Mumbai Her parents are Shashi Ranjan, an actor/director from FTII and the Publisher of GR8 Magazine, and Anu Ranjan, the Founder of The Indian Television Academy. She has an elder sister named Anushka Ranjan, who is also an actress. After completing her schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School, Akansha pursued an acting diploma from Whistling Woods. Kapoor is an American citizen and voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 US elections. Career Kapoor started her career in 2019 with the television fashion series, TLC's ''Decoded''. She next appeared in the music video ''Tere Do Naina'' alongside Aparshakti Khurana. In 2020, she made her film debut with the Netf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikandar Kher
Sikandar Kher (born 31 October 1982) is an Indian actor. He made his acting debut with the film ''Woodstock Villa'' (2008). In the subsequent years, Kher went to be a part of multi-starrers such as ''Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey'', '' Players'', ''Aurangzeb'', '' Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive'' and '' The Zoya Factor''. In 2020, he appeared in a pivotal role in the Indian crime drama series, '' Aarya''. Kher has also been a part of ''Sense8'', an American science fiction show in 2017. Early life and education Kher was born on 31 October 1982 and is the son of actress and politician Kirron Kher and her first husband Gautam Berry. He is the stepson of actor Anupam Kher. He attended The Doon School in Dehradun. He then joined the short-term six-month theatre course at the National School of Drama. Career Kher got his first break in acting from producer Sanjay Gupta in the film, ''Woodstock Villa''. The film's review by ''Hindustan Times'' said that his performance was limited by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radhika Madan
Radhika Madan (born 1 May 1995) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and television. Madan is a recipient of a Screen Awards, Screen Award and a Filmfare OTT Awards, Filmfare OTT Award, and was featured by ''Forbes, Forbes India'' in their Forbes 30 Under 30, 30 Under 30 list of 2024. After graduating from Jesus and Mary College, she began her acting career with her breakthrough role in the television soap opera ''Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi'' (2014–2016). Madan made her film debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's drama ''Pataakha'' (2018), winning the Screen Award for Best Female Debut. She then featured in ''Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'' (2018), ''Angrezi Medium'' (2020), and ''Shiddat'' (2021). She won a Filmfare OTT Awards, Filmfare OTT Award for the anthology film ''Ray (TV series), Ray'' (2021) and has since received praise for starring in the crime drama series ''Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo'' (2023). Early life Radhika Madan was born on 1 May 1995 in Delhi. Madan completed her school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
