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Laila Majnu (2018 Film)
''Laila Majnu'' () is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film starring Avinash Tiwary and newcomer Tripti Dimri. It is directed by Sajid Ali, presented by Imtiaz Ali and co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Preety Ali. A contemporary retelling of the legendary Arabic tragedy Layla and Majnun, it follows two star-crossed lovers, Laila (Dimri) and Qais Bhatt (Tiwary) who are unable to unite as they face opposition from their families. However, when fate intervenes, Laila marries another man while Qais goes to London. They reunite after four years, but ends up waiting for each other. Released theatrically on 7 September 2018, the film met with lukewarm response and failed commercially at the box office. But in later years, it received positive reviews for its story, cast performances and soundtrack, garnering critical acclaim. Following its digital release, some outlets even assigned the film cult status. Plot Belonging to a reputed family in town, Laila is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor (born 7 June 1975) is an Indian television and film producer, known for her work in Hindi television and Bollywood cinema. She is the founder of Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Telefilms Limited, where she serves as joint managing director and creative head. Kapoor began her career at the age of 17 and became known for producing a large number of television soap operas in Hindi, many of which gained significant popularity during the late 1990s and 2000s. Her notable television productions include ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series), Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', and ''Kahiin to Hoga, Kahiin To Hoga''. In 2001, Balaji Motion Pictures was launched as a subsidiary company of Balaji Telefilms Limited, which is a film production and distribution company. In addition to television, Kapoor has produced several Hindi films through Balaji Motion Pictures, including ''The Dirty Picture'', ''Lootera'', ''Main Tera Hero' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabic Literature
Arabic literature ( / ALA-LC: ''al-Adab al-‘Arabī'') is the writing, both as prose and poetry, produced by writers in the Arabic language. The Arabic word used for literature is ''Adab (Islam), Adab'', which comes from a meaning of etiquette, and which implies politeness, culture and enrichment. Arabic literature, primarily transmitted orally, began to be documented in written form in the 7th century, with only fragments of written Arabic appearing before then. The Qur'an would have the greatest lasting effect on Arab culture and its literature. Arabic literature flourished during the Islamic Golden Age, but has remained vibrant to the present day, with poets and prose-writers across the Arab world, as well as in the Arab diaspora, achieving increasing success. History Pre-Islamic poetry Pre-Islamic Arabic poetry is referred to in traditional Arabic literature as ''al-shiʿr al-Jāhilī'', "poetry from the Jahiliyyah". In pre-Islamic Arabia, markets such as Souk Okaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RJ Rafiq
RJ Rafiq (born 1 February 1992), also known as Mohammad Rafiq Pir, is an Indian radio jockey, MC, actor and voice over artist, who works at Red FM. He presents the ''Vellapanti Show'' with RJ Rafiq from 12 PM to 3 PM. He has worked at All India Radio and at DD Kashir. Though mainly a radio jockey, he is also active in emceeing and on digital platforms. RJ Rafiq made his film debut in 2018 with Imtiaz Ali's Laila Majnu playing the role of Touseef. Early life Rafiq was born on 1 February 1992 in the town of Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir. He lost his father in early age and was raised in an orphanage in Kashmir. He attended the welfare educational institutes, Degree College Bemina, Chinab Valley College of education, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Indira Gandhi National Open University and University of Kashmir. Career While he was studying, he took a job at Bharti Airtel call centre, later he joined local cable network for few months, Rafiq started his radio career from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mir Sarwar
Mohammad Sarwar Mir is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Hindi films including '' Kesari'', '' Bajrangi Bhaijaan'', and '' Jolly LLB 2''. Career Born in a Kashmiri family, Sarwar started his career with renowned directors M. K. Raina and Bapi Bose in Delhi. He was part of three National School of Drama workshops. He moved to Mumbai permanently in late 2014, before being cast in two high-profile films, '' Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' (2015) and '' Phantom'' (2015). In the former, he played the father of the lost Pakistani girl Shahida, who is guided by Salman Khan's character back to Pakistan. Sarwar also worked on the production of '' Kashmir Daily'', a self-financed Kashmiri film venture. He is involved in making Kashmiri films and contributes to the industry's projects without charging a fee in order to encourage film making among local residents. Mir has recently Directed a Film BED NO.17 in Srinagar and the film will be screened in several film festivals. In 2017, Sarwar worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shagufta Ali
Shagufta Ali is an Indian film and television actress. She is known for her roles in '' Punar Vivah'', '' Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera'', ''Sasural Simar Ka'' and '' Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.'' In 2018, she was seen in Colors TV's '' Bepannaah''. She has danced in an item song in the Tamil movie '' Uzhaippali'' with Rajinikanth. Filmography Television * 1989: ''Dard'' * 1990: ''Agar Aisa Ho To'' * 1993-1998: '' Kanoon'' * 1993-1998: '' Parampara'' as Barkha *1993: '' Junoon'' * 1995: '' Zee Horror Show'' * 1998-99'' Saans'' * 2001-05 '' Dishayen'' * 2002-05 '' Sanjivani: A Medical Boon'' * 2004: '' Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar'' * 2005 - 2010: ''Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki'' * 2006-08 ''Zaara'' * 2010 '' Sasural Genda Phool'' * 2011 ''Sasural Simar Ka'' Sugandha/Arti * 2012 - 2013: '' Punar Vivah'' * 2012 '' Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon'' * 2013 - 2015: '' Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera'' * 2013: ''Adaalat'' * 2016 —2017: '' Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'' as Urvashi Singh *2018: '' Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abrar Qazi
Abrar Qazi is an Indian television actor. He is best known for portraying Raghu Jadhav in '' Gathbandhan'' and Rudraksh Khurana and Samrat Chaudhary in '' Yeh Hai Chahatein''. Early life Abrar Qazi was born on 3 August 1992 in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. He completed his schooling from Tyndale Biscoe School, Srinagar. Qazi graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar The Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar (commonly referred to as Islamia College or ICSC) is a University Grants Commission Autonomous College, and accredited as A grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, in the st ... and also holds a degree in Master of Arts in Journalism. Abrar Qazi in his early days used to make films based on social issues with the help of his friends. He also worked as a Graphic Designer in a private company in his hometown but left the job in very less time to pursue his dream of becoming an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumit Kaul
Sumit Kaul (born 10 March 1978) is an Indian actor and model known for playing Umar Riaz in the web series '' Tanaav''. Kaul was born on March 10, 1978, in Bombay, Maharashtra into a Kashmiri Pandit family that left Kashmir Valley in the 1990s. He started his acting career in the year 2000 with Ek Jute, a theatre group headed by Nadira Babbar where he spent the next four years doing several Hindi and Urdu plays. He has also worked in the films like '' Haider'', '' Laila Majnu'', '' Mulk'' and ''Hamid'' and has been part of TV shows like '' Laagi Tujhse Lagan'', '' Nazar'' and web shows like '' Tanaav''. His most recent role is of Inspector Sandeep Tomar in the movie '' Afwaah''.'' Filmography Films Television Dubbing roles Animated series Live action television series Live action films Hollywood films Indian films Animated films See also *List of Indian dubbing artists A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parmeet Sethi
Parmeet Sethi is an Indian actor. He is best known for portraying Kuljeet Singh in his debut in Aditya Chopra's directorial debut ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995). Sethi has also acted in films such as '' Dhadkan'' (2000), '' Om Jai Jagadish'' (2002), '' Lakshya'' (2004), '' Baabul'' (2006), ''Dil Dhadakne Do'' (2015), '' Rustom'' (2016), '' Laila Majnu'' (2018) and ''Bhangra Paa Le'' (2020). Apart from films, he is also active in television shows and has appeared in '' Dastaan'' (1995-1996) and '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' (2003-2006), ''Detective Omkar Nath'' (2006), '' Sujata'' (2008), '' Pehredaar Piya Ki'' (2017), '' My Name Ijj Lakhan'' (2019), ''Special OPS'' (2020) and '' Hundred '' (2020). He made his directorial debut with '' Badmaash Company'' (2010) which earned him a nomination for the Best Debutante Director at Zee Cine Awards. Personal life Sethi married actress Archana Puran Singh on 30 June 1992. They have two sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan. He is the cous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Gilani
Benjamin Gilani is an Indian film, television and stage actor who works in Hindi cinema. Early life and career Gilani was schooled at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. He is a postgraduate from Delhi University having studied and taught English literature at St. Stephen's College, Delhi and studied at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune class of 1972, where Naseeruddin Shah and Tom Alter were his classmates. He founded 'Motleys Productions', a Mumbai-based theatre company in 1977, along with Tom Alter and Naseeruddin Shah, and ''Waiting For Godot ''Waiting for Godot'' ( or ) is a 1953 play by Irish writer and playwright Samuel Beckett, in which the two main characters, Vladimir (Waiting for Godot), Vladimir (Didi) and Estragon (Gogo), engage in a variety of discussions and encounters w ...'' was their first play on 29 July 1979 at Prithvi Theatre. The play was revived in 2009 for the group's 30th anniversary celebrations. Partial filmography Films TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of in . London metropolitan area, Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of Government of the United Kingdom, the national government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. London grew rapidly 19th-century London, in the 19th century, becoming the world's List of largest cities throughout history, largest city at the time. Since the 19th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cult Film
A cult film, also commonly referred to as a cult classic, is a film that has acquired a cult following. Cult films are known for their dedicated, passionate fanbase, which forms an elaborate subculture, members of which engage in repeated viewings, dialogue-quoting, and audience participation. Inclusive definitions allow for major studio productions, especially box-office bombs, while exclusive definitions focus more on obscure, transgressive films shunned by the mainstream. The difficulty in defining the term and subjectivity of what qualifies as a cult film mirror classificatory disputes about art. The term ''cult film'' itself was first used in the 1970s to describe the culture that surrounded underground films and midnight movies, though ''cult'' was in common use in film analysis for decades prior to that. Cult films trace their origin back to controversial and suppressed films kept alive by dedicated fans. In some cases, reclaimed or rediscovered films have acq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Box-office Bomb
A box-office bomb is a film that is unprofitable or considered highly unsuccessful during its theatrical run. Although any film for which the combined production budget, marketing, and distribution costs exceed the revenue after release has technically "bombed", the term is more frequently used for major studio releases that were highly anticipated, extensively marketed, and expensive to produce, but nevertheless failed commercially. Originally, a "bomb" had the opposite meaning, referring instead to a successful film that "exploded" at the box office. The term continued to be used this way in the United Kingdom into the 1970s. Causes Negative word of mouth With the advent of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter in the 2000s, word of mouth regarding new films is easily spread and has had a marked effect on box office performance. A film's ability or failure to attract positive or negative commentary can strongly impact its performance at the box office, espe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
