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Mela (2000 Film)
''Mela'' () is a 2000 Indian masala film directed by Dharmesh Darshan. It stars Aamir Khan, his brother Faisal Khan, and Twinkle Khanna. The film bombed upon release . Plot The only soldier brother called Ram Singh (Ayub Khan) of a young woman, Roopa ( Twinkle Khanna), returns to Chandanpur village to arrange her marriage. A festival is arranged in the happiness of Roopa's marriage, however Chandanpur's happiness is short-lived, as the village is raided by a group of terrorists. The leader of the terrorists, Gujjar, (Tinu Verma), murders a visiting politician, and to make matters worse, Roopa's beauty catches the eye of Gujjar. However, as Gujjar attempts to escape with the terrified Roopa, Ram comes to her rescue, only to be slain, much to the horror of the village, especially Roopa. Also, her best friend, Gopal ( Master Om Kapoor), is killed too, much to the dismay of Gopal's mother (Tanvi Azmi) who tried to prevent her son from rescuing Roopa (due to his young age) w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmesh Darshan
Dharmesh Darshan is an Indian filmmaker, film director and writer who works in Bollywood. Early life Dharmesh was born Dharmesh Sabharwal, the son of film producer Darshan Sabharwal by his wife Sheila, who is the elder sister of filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. Thus, both his parents were linked to the Hindi film industry. At some point, Dharmesh decided to adopt his father's first name as his own surname, and came to be known as Dharmesh Darshan. He began his illustrious career as one of the youngest filmmakers of Indian Cinema, in the league of Sooraj Barjatya, Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He made box-office history with ''Raja Hindustani'', when he was only 28. He was widely reputed for being a 'heroine's director' responsible for the metamorphosis of top heroines like Juhi Chawla ( Lootere), Karisma Kapoor (Raja Hindustani) and Shilpa Shetty (in Dhadkan). Biography He made his directional debut with '' Lootere'' (1993), at the age of 24. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omkar Kapoor
Omkar Kapoor is an Indian actor who works in the Bollywood film industry. He began his performing career as a child artist and worked in films like ''Judwaa'', '' Hero No.1'' and '' Judaai''. He made his Bollywood debut as a Parallel Lead actor with his movie ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2''. Early life Kapoor started his career with '' Masoom'', where he received immense popularity as a child artist and became the most favourite child artist of that time. Later he got a chance to work with several big stars of the Indian film industry, like Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Salman Khan and Sridevi. Career Omkar Kapoor assisted Bollywood directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Farah Khan and Ahmed Khan, but he really wanted to be an actor and hence gave many auditions, of which he bagged ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2''. In 2017, Kapoor starred as Mithilesh Chaturvedi in the web film '' U, Me Aur Ghar'' alongside Simran Kaur Mundi. In 2018, he starred as Ankush Patel aka Maggie in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viju Khote
Viju Khote (17 December 1941 – 30 September 2019) was an Indian actor who was known for his work in more than 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was famous as the dacoit ''Kaalia'' in the film '' Sholay'' and the dialogue, "Sardar maine aapka namak khaya hai" and ''Robert'' in movie '' Andaz Apna Apna'' with the dialogue "galti se mistake hogaya". On television he was most remembered for his role in '' Zabaan Sambhalke'' (1993). He also acted in Marathi theatre over the years. Personal life He was younger brother of actress Shubha Khote. Their father Nandu Khote was a noted stage actor and in silent movies, whose sister-in-law was actress Durga Khote.The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Kulbhushan Kharbanda (born 21 October 1944) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi and Punjabi films. He is best known for his role as the antagonist Shakaal in '' Shaan'' (1980), Starting off with the Delhi-based theatre group 'Yatrik' in the 1960s, he moved to films with Sai Paranjpye's ''Jadu Ka Shankh'' in 1974. He worked in several parallel cinema films before working in the mainstream Hindi film industry. He appeared in Mahesh Bhatt's classic '' Arth'' (1982), '' Ek Chadar Maili Si'' (1986), '' Waaris'' (1988), and in all three parts of Deepa Mehta's Elements trilogy: ''Fire'' (1996), ''Earth'' (1998), and ''Water'' (2005). After nearly two decades he was seen on the theatre stage at the Padatik Theatre in Kolkata in the production of ''Atmakatha'', directed by Vinay Sharma. Personal life Kharbanda is married to Maheshwari, a woman who was previously married to the Maharaja of Kotah. Born the daughter of Maharaja Ram Singh II of Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, Maheshwari marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parmeet Sethi
Parmeet Sethi is an Indian actor, director, producer and writer. 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). He made his directorial debut with '' Badmaash Company'' (2010) which earned him a nomination for the Best Debutante Director at Zee Cine Awards. 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). Personal life Sethi married actress Archana Puran Singh on 30 June 1992. They have two sons, Aryamann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archana Puran Singh
Archana Puran Singh (born 26 September 1962) is an Indian actress and television personality. She is known for her comedy roles in several Bollywood movies and as a judge in the comedy shows '' The Kapil Sharma Show'' and '' Comedy Circus''. She is mostly regarded for her role of Miss Braganza in the film ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai''. Archana Puran Singh has been featured in more than 100 films and television series. Personal life Archana's first marriage did not work and ended in a divorce. Thereafter she was involved with Bollywood director, Pankaj Parashar. who directed her in JALWA. She later married actor Parmeet Sethi on 30 June 1992. They have two sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan. Career In films She made her film debut with Nari Hira's TV movie ''Abhishek'' opposite Aditya Pancholi in 1987. Later that year, she starred in ''Jalwa'' opposite Naseeruddin Shah. Later, she did small roles in big banner films like '' Agneepath'' (1990), '' Saudagar'' (1991), '' Shola aur Shabnam'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavi Kumar Azad
Kavi Kumar Azad was an Indian actor best known for his portrayal of Hansraj Hathi in an Indian sitcom '' Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. He died on 9 July 2018 following heart attack. Biography Kavi Kumar Azad was born in Sasaram, Bihar, India as Harpal but later changed his name to his pen name as Kavi Kumar Azaad. He was interested in acting and writing. After completing his studies, he went to Mumbai to try his luck in films. Early in his career, he worked in several short films and played supporting roles in some films. He was seen in the Movie, Jodhaa Akbar as a wheat seller. He acted in the 2001-2003 DD national TV superhero show '' Junior G'' as a funny police inspector. He gained popularity from the show '' Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'', which was started in July 2008. He played the role of Dr. Hansraj Hathi, a resident of Gokuldham Society, hailing from Bihar. He died on 9 July 2018 in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest. His funeral was held in Mira Road, Mumba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiku Talsania
Tiku Talsania (born 7 June 1954) is an Indian actor, who works in the Bollywood industry. Apart from acting in films and television serials, he also performs as a freelance theatre artist, working for Gujarati theatre. Career Television Tiku has acted in a number of television serials starting with ''Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi'' in 1984, followed by hit TV serials in 1990s like '' Ye Duniya Ghazab Ki'', Zamana Badal Gaya and Ek Se Badh Kar Ek. He acted in many successful serials until the very recent ''Uttaran''. He was last seen on the SAB TV's Sitcom '' Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo''. Films Tiku started his Bollywood career with Rajeev Mehra's ''Pyaar Ke Do Pal'' in 1986. He continued to play his role as comedian in movies such as '' Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin'', ''Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka'', '' Bol Radha Bol'', '' Andaz Apna Apna'' and ''Mr. Bechara'' from 1991 to 1996. Breaking from his comedian roles, he donned the cap of a serious character in the movie '' Waqt Hamara Hai'' in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asrani
Govardhan Asrani (born 1 January 1940), popularly known simply as Asrani, is an Indian actor and director whose Bollywood career has spanned five decades. He has acted in over 350 Hindi films. Asrani has played the lead roles, character roles, comedic roles and supporting roles. He is best known for his role in '' Sholay'' as a jailer and characters he played in 25 films with Rajesh Khanna in lead role between 1972 to 1991. In Hindi films, he played the comedian's role from 1966 to 2013 and played a supporting actor's role as the close friend of the lead hero in many films between 1972 and 1994. In a few Hindi films like '' Chala Murari Hero Banne'' and '' Salaam Memsaab'', he played the main lead hero. In Gujarati films he played the lead hero from 1972 to 1984 and played character roles from 1985 to 2012. He also directed six films between 1974 and 1997. Early life Asrani was born into a middle-class, Sindhi family in Jaipur. His father opened a carpet shop. He has four sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navneet Nishan
Navneet Nishan (also known as Navnit Nishan, Navnit or Navnit Singh) (born 25 October 1965) is an Indian actress. She is best known for her role as Tara in the soap opera '' Tara'', and ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay''. She has also worked in the TV serial ''Chanakya'' as Shonotra. She has acted in a number of Punjabi movies as well. Her most notable work includes the Punjabi film '' Ardab Mutiyaran''. Nishan made her Bollywood debut in the movie '' Jaan Tere Naam'' along with Ronit Roy as a supporting actress followed by '' Dilwale'', ''Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke'', '' Jee Aayan Nu'','' Asa Nu Maan Watna Da'', '' Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke'', '' Raja Hindustani'', '' Akele Hum Akele Tum'', '' Tum Bin'' and ''Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai ''Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai'' () is a 2003 Indian Bollywood film directed by Anubhav Sinha and produced by Bhushan Kumar. It stars Priyanshu Chatterjee and Sakshi Shivanand in pivotal roles. Plot The film is a story of a father Sam, a s ...''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan is a compound masculine name; Ayub is the Arabic version of the name of the Biblical figure Job, while Khan or Khaan is taken from the title used first by the Mongol rulers and then, in particular, their Islamic and Persian-influenced successors in South Asia, where the name is usually found, although Khan was being used before outside South Asia. Given name * Ayub Khan (Kipchak leader) (died 1117), ruler of the Kipchak tribal confederation. * Ayub Khan (actor) (born 1969), Indian film and television actor best known for his role in the television series '' Uttaran''. * Ayub Khan (Emir of Afghanistan) (1857–1914), Emir of Afghanistan who fought against the British Empire in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. * Ayub Khan (President of Pakistan) (1907–1974), Pakistani military commander who served as President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969 following his staging a coup d'état. Previously served as Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army (1951–1958) and Ministe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinu Verma
Tinu Verma is an Indian actor, story writer and producer and action director known for his works in Hindi cinema. Filmography ;Stunt director *'' Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992) *''Khuda Gawah'' (1992) *'' Aankhen'' (1993) *'' Himmat'' (1996) *''Loafer'' (1996) *'' Jeet'' (1996) *''Raja Hindustani'' (1996) *'' Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'' (2001) *'' Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani'' (2002) *''Soutan'' (2009; Bhojpuri) *'' Puli'' (2010; Telugu) ;Actor *'' Aankhen'' (1993) *'' Himmat'' (1996) *'' Ghatak: Lethal'' (1996) *'' Mela'' (2000) *'' Maa Tujhe Salaam'' (2002) *''Soutan'' (2009) *'' This Weekend'' (2013) *'' Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se'' (2016) *'' Karmaphal Data Shani'' (2016) *''Laila Majnu'' (2020; Bhojpuri) °′′Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan 2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will ado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
