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Mumbai Godfather
''Mumbai Godfather'' is a 2005 Indian film directed by Deepak Balraj Vij starring Seema Biswas, Vikram Singh, Rinku Ghosh and Manoj Joshi. The film was released on 22 September 2005. Plot The protagonist of the film is Romeo ( Vikram Singh), who is in love with Shalu ( Rinku Ghosh), an exotic dancer. He visits the pub where she works which gets raided by the police. He is arrested for possession of a firearm. The gun was handed to him seconds before the raid began by the character Manoj Masti Bhai ( manoj Joshi). Romeo becomes the victim of police brutality in prison. Angered by his mistreatment, he swears vengeance and, upon his release, solicits the help of Mumbai underworld don Vijay Bhaichara ( Govind Namdeo) so as to kill Masti Bhai. The law, represented by encounter specialist Anjali (Seema Biswas) is on to grab the killer. Meanwhile, Romeo is getting in deeper with the criminal world in Mumbai. He forms a gang with Shalu and Vijay Bhaichara. Vijay has a falling-o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seema Biswas
Seema Biswas (born 14 January 1965) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and the theatre. She gained prominence after playing the role of Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapur, Shekhar Kapur's film ''Bandit Queen'' (1994), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. She won the 2000 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the 26th Genie Awards#Best Actress, 2006 Best Actress Genie Award for her role as Shakuntala in Deepa Mehta, Deepa Mehta's ''Water (2005 film), Water'' (2005). Her other mainstream films include ''Khamoshi: The Musical'' (1996), for which she won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress, Bhoot (film), ''Bhoot'' (2003), ''Vivah'' (2006) and Half Girlfriend (film), ''Half Girlfriend'' (2017). In addition to films, Biswas has appeared in many television shows. Personal life and education Biswas was born in a Bengalis, Bengali family at Nalbari, Assam, to Jagdish Biswas and Meera Biswas. After completing her primary education, she graduated in political ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram Singh (actor)
Ranjha Vikram Singh is an Indian actor and producer. His most notable role was as Rajjo Fauji in the film '' Heropanti'' as the antagonist. In 2015, he also turned producer with his banner, Running Horses Films, for the movie '' 25 Kille'', in which he also played the lead. He featured as one of the lead actors in '' Fauji Calling'' (2021). Career Ranjha began his acting career in 2005 with the film ''Mumbai Godfather'' where he performed as the character Ram "Romeo", the main lead role. He has acted in 16 movies thus far. He starred in assorted Hindi language films followed by ''Souten (The Other Woman)'' 2006, ''Aatma'', ''Old iss Gold'', until in 2012, when he made his Telugu debut with Raghava Lawrence's '' Rebel''. In 2014 he starred in three films, ''Ya Rab'', ''1'', and ''Heropanti''. He has acted in more than 21 Movies in Hindi, Telugu, Punjabi, and Kannada. Filmography Awards and nominations * Best action in a film (''25 Kille'') - Filmfare Awards (Punjabi) 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rinku Ghosh
Rinku Ghosh is an Indian television and film actress. She is known for her work in the T.V. serial '' Durgesh Nandini ''(2007) and films such as '' Daroga Babu I Love You '' (2004), '' Bidai '' (2008) and '' Balidaan '' (2009). She has primarily performed in Hindi and Bhojpuri films. In 2010, ''The Hindu ''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded as a weekly publication in 1878 by the Triplicane Six, becoming a daily in 1889. It is one of the India ...'' stated that Ghosh (along with Antara Biswas) was the most sought after actress in the Bhojpuri film industry. Career Television serials Rinku Ghosh's first television role was on the serial '' Durgesh Nandinii'' as a lead actress which was telecast on Sony TV in 2007. She was next seen in ''Mohe Rang De'' as the main antagonist. She was also known for her performance in ''Ek Safar Aisa Kabhi Socha Na Tha'' in 2009. In 2012, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoj Joshi (actor)
Manoj N. Joshi (born 14 December 1965) is an Indian actor known for working in film, stage and television. He has acted in over 70 films since 1998, many of his roles being comic roles. Joshi is the recipient of several awards including a National Film Award. In 2018, Joshi was awarded with the Padma Shri. He is the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society. After graduating from Sir J. J. School of Arts, he began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He acted in TV series including ''Chanakya'', '' Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'', ''Rau'' (Marathi), '' Sangdil'', ''Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli'', ''Mura Raska Mai La'' (Marathi). He debuted in '' Sarfarosh'' (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played Bala Thakur in the film. His other works include the film '' Hungama'' followed by '' Hulchul'', '' Dhoom'', '' Bhagam Bhag'', ''Chup Chup Ke'', '' Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' and '' Billu''. He played the role of Chanakya in ''Chakravartin Ashoka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govind Namdeo
Govind Namdev (born 3 September 1954) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Namdev made his debut as a corrupt cop in David Dhawan's ''Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film), Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992). He has acted in numerous movies, often as a villain. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama 1978. After that he joined NSD repertory company and worked there 12 to 13 years as an actor. Some of his most notable work has been in the films ''Oh My God, Dum Maro Dum, Bandit Queen, Virasat, ''Satya (1998 film), Satya'', Kachche Dhaage, Mast, Thakshak, ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'', Pukar (2000 film), Pukar, ''Raju Chacha'', Sarfarosh, Satta, Qayamat'' and ''Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Johny Gadhaar''. He also starred in ''Kaashi in Search of Ganga''. Film *''Saudagar (1991 film), Saudagar'' (1991) *''Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film), Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992) *''Chamatkar'' (1992) *''Sardar (1993 film), Sardar'' (1994) Shankar, Sardar Patel's assistant *''Aa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deepak Balraj Vij
Deepak Balraj Vij is an Indian film director, who works predominantly in Hindi films. He has directed films such as ''Mumbai Godfather'', '' Malik Ek'', and ''Aaya Toofan''. He directed ''Aika Dajiba'', a Marathi movie released on 13 August 2010. Personal life He is married to Marathi dancer and actress Kishori Shahane Kishori Shahane Vij is an Indian classical and folk dancer and actress who works in the Marathi and Hindi movies and television. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life .... Filmography References External links * Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Hindi-language film directors Hindi film producers 20th-century Indian people 21st-century Indian people {{India-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Police Brutality
Police brutality is the excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement against an individual or Public order policing, a group. It is an extreme form of police misconduct and is a civil rights violation. Police brutality includes, but is not limited to, asphyxiation, beatings, shootings, improper takedowns, Racism, racially-motivated violence and unwarranted use of Electroshock weapon, tasers. History The first modern police force is widely regarded to be the Metropolitan Police Service in London, established in 1829. However, some scholars argue that early forms of policing began in the Americas as early as the 1500s on plantation colonies in the Caribbean. These slave patrols quickly spread across other regions and contributed to the development of the earliest examples of modern police forces. Early records suggest that labor strikes were the first large-scale incidents of police brutality in the United States, including events like the Great Railroad Strike ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kishori Shahane
Kishori Shahane Vij is an Indian classical and folk dancer and actress who works in the Marathi and Hindi movies and television. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi. She is known for appearing in shows like ''Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'' and '' Ishq Mein Marjawan''. In 2019 she participated in the reality show '' Bigg Boss Marathi 2'' finishing at the fifth place. From October 2020 until January 2024, she played the role of Bhavani Chavan in '' Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'' and Babita Singh Ahuja in ''Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye''. Early life and career While at Mithibai College, Kishori was crowned Miss Mithibai at the college known as the cultural hub of Mumbai. She entered into Marathi films and shot to fame with ''Maherchi Sadi'' and ''Wajva Re Wajva''. Her stage performances in plays like '' Moruchi Mavshi'' (Marathi) and ''Aadhe Adhure'' (Hindi), directed by Amal Allan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Taran Adarsh
Taran Adarsh (born 13 June 1965) is an Indian film critic and trade analyst. He is best known for giving trade figures and box office updates on social media, as well as his reviews for Bollywood Hungama. Career Taran Adarsh started his journalism career at the age of 15 with ''Trade Guide'', a weekly box office magazine. In 1994, Adarsh produced and wrote the Bollywood film-based TV serial ''Hello Bollywood'', starring Shehzad Khan and Kashmera Shah. He continued his work on ''Trade Guide'' alongside. He is currently an active film critic, journalist and trade analyst on ''Bollywood Hungama Bollywood Hungama (lit. "Bollywood Madness" in Hindi), previously known as IndiaFM (or IndiaFM.com), is an Indian entertainment website, owned by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, which acquired the website in 2000. The website provides n ...'', a Bollywood entertainment website. References External links * * Indian film critics Living people 1965 births People fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000s Hindi-language Films
S, or s, is the nineteenth letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and other latin alphabets worldwide. Its name in English is ''ess'' (pronounced ), plural ''esses''. History Northwest Semitic šîn represented a voiceless postalveolar fricative (as in 'ip'). It originated most likely as a pictogram of a tooth () and represented the phoneme via the acrophonic principle. Ancient Greek did not have a "sh" phoneme, so the derived Greek letter Sigma () came to represent the voiceless alveolar sibilant . While the letter shape Σ continues Phoenician ''šîn'', its name ''sigma'' is taken from the letter ''Samekh'', while the shape and position of ''samekh'' but name of ''šîn'' is continued in the '' xi''. Within Greek, the name of ''sigma'' was influenced by its association with the Greek word (earlier ), "to hiss". The original name of the letter "Sigma" may have been ''san'', but due to the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Films
2005 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, notable deaths and film debuts. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 2005 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events Awards 2005 films By country/region * List of American films of 2005 * List of Argentine films of 2005 * List of Australian films of 2005 * List of Bangladeshi films of 2005 * List of Brazilian films of 2005 * List of British films of 2005 * List of Chinese films of 2005 * List of Canadian films of 2005 * List of Dutch films of 2005 * List of French films of 2005 * List of German films of the 2000s * List of Hong Kong films of 2005 * List of Indian films of 2005 ** List of Bengali films of 2005 ** List of Bollywood films of 2005 ** List of Kannada films of 2005 ** List of Malayalam films of 2005 ** List of Tamil films of 2005 ** List of Telugu films of 2005 * List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
