Koyla
''Koyla'' ( Coal) is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action film, action thriller film directed, co-written and produced by Rakesh Roshan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Amrish Puri in lead roles with Johnny Lever, Ashok Saraf, Salim Ghouse, Deepshikha and Himani Shivpuri in supporting roles. Mohnish Bahl makes a special appearance. The film was released worldwide on 18 April 1997 and declared an average grosser at the box office, earning over 28.05 crore worldwide against a budget of 11.90 crore. Koyla emerged as the 8th most successful film of 1997 in India. Critics praised the action sequences performed by Khan. The film also earned Amrish Puri a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, Best Villain nomination at the 43rd Filmfare Awards. Some scenes were shot in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. This is the third and final collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Rakesh Roshan. Plot Handsome but mute, Shankar is raised by the powerful Raja, to whom he is loy ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit Nene (Maiden and married names, née Dixit, ; born 15 May 1967) is an Indian actress and television personality. She has appeared in Madhuri Dixit filmography, over 70 Hindi films. Praised by critics for her performances and dance ability, Dixit was credited for singularly paralleling her male contemporaries by leading star vehicles in a male-dominated industry. Her List of awards and nominations received by Madhuri Dixit, accolades include six Filmfare Awards from a record 17 nominations. In 2008, the Government of India awarded her with Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour of the country. Born and raised in Mumbai, Dixit made her acting debut in 1984 with a leading role in the drama ''Abodh''. After a few successive commercially failed films, she rose to prominence with the action drama ''Tezaab'' (1988), and established herself with starring roles in the top-grossing romantic dramas ''Dil (1990 film), Dil'' (1990), ''Beta (film), Beta'' (1992), ''Hum ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Deepshikha
Deepshikha Nagpal, simply known as Deepshikha, is an Indian actress and film director who mainly works in Hindi films and Hindi television productions. She has starred in several successful Hindi films including the films ''Koyla'', '' Baadshah'' , '' Dillagi'' and '' Partner''. She participated as a contestant in the Colors TV's reality show '' Bigg Boss Season 8'' in 2014. She received acclaim in the Hindi film industry only after the release of ''Koyla''. She was also seen in the Bollywood movie '' Dhoom Dadakka'' with Satish Kaushik. She has also acted in a number of TV soaps. Her debut film as a director, ''Yeh Dooriyan'', was released in August 2011. She was a contestant on '' Bigg Boss 8'' in 2014. Personal life Deepshika was born on 27 January 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Deepshika married Jeet Upendra and has two children, but after ten years they divorced. In January 2012, she married Indore-based Keshav Arora, who had been her co-actor in her directorial debut ''Y ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rakesh Roshan
Rakesh Roshan (born 6 September 1949) is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter and actor who works in Bollywood, Hindi films. He appeared in 84 films in the 1970s and 1980s. As an actor, he is mostly known for his supporting roles in big-budget films. Later, his prominence increased and he achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter "K" since 1987. As a filmmaker, his work includes the action drama (1987), the revenge drama thriller ''Khoon Bhari Maang'' (1988), the action comedy ''Kishen Kanhaiya'' (1990), the melodramatic thriller ''Karan Arjun'' (1995), the musical romantic thriller ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' (2000), the science fiction film ''Koi... Mil Gaya'' (2003) and its sequels, the superhero Krrish (film series), ''Krrish'' film series (2006–13). He has won the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Filmfare Award for Best Director, Best Director for ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' and ''Koi... Mil Gaya''. Early life Rakesh was born on 6 Se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sachin Bhowmick
Sachin Bhowmick (17 July 1930 – 12 April 2011) was an Indian Hindi language, Hindi Screenwriter, film writer and Film director, director. Writing was his main work and he wrote stories or screenplays for over 94 films. He is best remembered for directing the light romantic black comedy classic ''Raja Rani (1973 film), Raja Rani'' (1973). He was also a regular contributor to ''Ultorath'', a Bengali language, Bengali magazine on cinema. Due to the Bengali language, Bengali pronunciation of his surname Bhaumick we will find his surname spelled as Bhowmick in numerous sites. His name served as the inspiration for an eponymous character played by Kharaj Mukherjee in the 2018 romance ''Dhadak''. Writing highlights He started his writing career with the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer ''Lajwanti'' in 1958. 1960s In the 1960s he was associated with several hits such as ''Anuradha (1960 film), Anuradha'' (1960), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri (22 June 1932 – 12 January 2005) was an Indian actor, who was one of the most notable and important figures in Cinema of India, Indian cinema and Theatre of India, theatre. He acted in more than 450 films, established himself as one of the most popular and iconic actors in Indian cinema. Puri is remembered for playing various roles in a variety of film genres, especially iconic villainous roles in Bollywood, Hindi cinema, as well as World cinema, international cinema. He reigned supreme in villainous roles in the 1980s and 1990s, when his dominating screen presence and distinctive deep voice made him stand out amongst the other villains of the day. Puri was active in both art cinema such as in some of Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani's films as well as in mainstream cinema. Puri won three Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor in eight nominations. He also holds most Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negativ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rajesh Roshan
Rajesh Roshanlal Nagrath (born 24 May 1953) is an Indian music director and composer. He is the son of music director Roshan and brother of actor, producer, director Rakesh Roshan. Career Rajesh Roshan had a frequent successful collaboration with Kishore Kumar, Basu Chatterjee, Dev Anand, Mohammed Rafi, Amit Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle. He shot to fame with the score for the 1974 film '' Kunwara Baap'' and the 1975 film '' Julie''; for the latter he won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award. Rajesh Roshan scored for '' Kunwara Baap'' (1974) and then in three back-to-back hit films: '' Des Pardes'', '' Man Pasand'', '' Lootmaar''. He went on to compose melodious tunes and made Kishore Kumar sing them in films like '' Mama Bhanja'', '' Doosra Aadmi'', ''Swami'', '' Priyatama'', '' Yehi Hai Zindagi'', '' Ek Hi Raasta'', '' Swarag Narak'', '' Inkaar'', '' Khatta Meetha'', '' Baton Baton Mein'', '' Do Aur Do Paanch'', '' Kaamchor'', '' Hamari Bahu Alka'', '' Jaag Uth ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Suresh Chatwal
Suresh Chatwal was an Indian film actor who has performed in films as well as television serials. He has acted in Hindi films mainly as a supporting actor. He has worked in Films like '' Mili'', '' Phool Aur Kaante'', '' Kaya Palat'','' Uphaar'', and '' Munna Bhai MBBS''. Career After getting a break, Chatwal made his acting debut in the year 1969 with "Rakhi Rakhi". and was seen in films like '' Phool Aur Kaante'' '' Karan Arjun'', ''Koyla'', and '' Munna Bhai MBBS''. He also portrayed the role of the Commissioner of Police in the popular sitcom F.I.R., where he showcased his strong acting abilities and a natural flair for comic timing. His performance was widely appreciated, with his dialogue delivery and comedic sensibilities contributing significantly to the show's success. Death He died on 28 May 2016 in Mumbai. Filmography *'' Rakhi Rakhi'' (1969) *'' Uphaar'' (1971) *''Piya Ka Ghar'' (1972) *'' Mere Bhaiya'' (1972) *'' Kunwara Badan'' (1973) *'' Honey Moon'' (1973) * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Salim Ghouse
Salim Ghouse (10 January 1952 – 28 April 2022) was an Indian film, television and theatre actor, theatre director, and martial artist. He has acted in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English films. Early life Salim Ghouse was born in Chennai to a Muslim father and a Christian mother. He studied at the Christchurch School and the Presidency College in Chennai. He was also a graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. Career Salim Ghouse is known for his role in the TV series '' Subah'' and for playing Rama, Krishna and Tipu Sultan in Shyam Benegal's TV Series '' Bharat Ek Khoj''. He has also worked in TV serial '' Wagle Ki Duniya''. In 1989, he portrayed the villain in the Tamil film '' Vettri Vizhaa'', directed by Pratap Pothen as the rival to Kamal Haasan. He starred alongside Mohanlal in the classic Malayalam movie '' Thazhvaram'', directed by Bharathan. In 1993 he played the villain in Mani Ratnam's film '' Thiruda Thiruda''. He acted alongside M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Himani Shivpuri
Himani Bhatt Shivpuri is an Indian actress who is known for her character roles in Hindi films and Hindi soap operas. She is best known for her role in the films including '' Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994), ''Raja'' (1995), '' Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995), '' Khamoshi'' (1996), '' Hero No. 1'' (1997), '' Deewana Mastana'' (1997), '' Bandhan'' (1998), and '' Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998). She has also starred in several other films including ''Biwi No.1'' (1999), '' Hum Saath-Saath Hain'' (1999), '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (2001) and '' Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon'' (2003). She is currently working as ''Katori "Katto" Amma'' in &Tv's show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan. Personal life Shivpuri was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Her father, Haridutt Bhatt Shailesh, was a Hindi teacher and mother Shail Bhatt, is a homemaker. Himani has a brother, Himanshu Bhatt. She was educated at the all-boys boarding school, The Doon School, where her father, was a Hindi teacher as well ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pradeep Rawat (actor)
Pradeep Rawat (born 21 January 1952) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil language films. Notable for playing villainous roles, Rawat's first appearance was in B.R. Chopra's '' Mahabharat'' as Ashwatthama. Rawat was introduced into Telugu cinema with the film '' Sye''. In Tamil cinema, he acted in the film '' Ghajini'' (2005). where he appeared in a double role. He debuted in Kannada cinema with '' Parodi''; Malayalam cinema with '' China Town''; Bengali cinema with '' Hero 420'' and Bhojpuri cinema with '' Crack Fighter''. Awards * 2004: Winner, Filmfare Best Villain Award (Telugu) for '' Sye'' * 2004: Winner, Santosham Best Villain Award for '' Sye'' * 2004: Winner, Nandi Award for Best Villain The Nandi Award for Best Villain winners since 1985: See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Villain Villain A villain (also known as a " black hat", "bad guy" or "b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kunika
Kunika Sadanand, known mononymously as Kunika, is an Indian actress, advocate, producer and social activist. She is known for her various characters in many Indian films as a villain and in comic roles. Also a singer, she has released three pop albums titled ''Lakhon Mein Ek'' released in 1996, and ''Kunika'' which was released in 2002. She released her third album named ''Joombish (A Mystical Journey)'' on 2 May 2006. Personal life Kunika Sadanand got married twice, first marriage was with Abhay from Delhi. She has a son, named Arihant, from this marriage. Her second marriage was with Mr. Lall with whom she got married at the age of 35 and also has a son named Ayaan. She was romantically involved with Sunil Sikand (actor Pran's son) during the 80s and later with singer Kumar Sanu in late 90s. She, along with her business partner, created restaurants called "White - the Italian café", "Zingcafe", "Majestica – The royal banquet hall" and a spa called "Exhale", in Goregao ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |