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Patiala Salwar
A Patiala salwar (also called a pattian walee salwar) (also pronounced as ''shalwar'' in Urdu) is a type of female trousers which has its roots in Patiala City in the Northern region of Punjab state in India. The King of Patiala in earlier times wore a Patiala salwar as his royal suit. The Patiala Salwar has a close resemblance to the Pathani suit, which has loose layers similar to those of a salwar, and a long, knee-length top known as a kameez. The garment is no longer customarily worn by men, but has classically transformed itself with new cuts and styling into a women's garment. The Patiala trousers are preferred by most of the women of Punjab and other regions of Northern India for comfort and durability in summers. Since the Patiala salwar is very loose and stitched with pleats it is a very comfortable outfit to wear. Its distinguishing characteristic is folds of cloth stitched together that meet at the bottom. Patiala salwars require double the length of material ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Punjabi, or Panjabi, most often refers to: * Something of, from, or related to Punjab, a region in India and Pakistan * Punjabi language * Punjabi people * Punjabi dialects and languages Punjabi may also refer to: * Punjabi (horse), a British Thoroughbred racehorse * HMS ''Punjabi'', a British destroyer deployed during World War II * Panjabi MC, British Indian musician * Kurta, a garment known in parts of South Asia as a ''panjabi'' * "Punjabi", a 2017 song by Timmy Trumpet and Dimatik * Punjabi Bagh, a neighbourhood of West Delhi, Delhi, India ** Punjabi Bagh metro station ** Punjabi Bagh West metro station People with the surname * Archie Panjabi (born 1972), British-Indian actress * Kamya Panjabi (born 1979), Indian actress * Manoj Punjabi (born 1972), Indian-Indonesian film producer * Raam Punjabi (born 1943), Indian-Indonesian film and television producer, uncle of Manoj * Prabal Panjabi, Indian actor See also * * * Punjab (other) * Eastern Punjabi (disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rani Mukherjee
Rani Mukerji (; born 21 March 1978) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Noted for her versatility, she is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Rani Mukerji, multiple accolades, including eight Filmfare Awards. Mukerji has featured in listings of the leading and highest-paid actresses of the 2000s. Born into the Mukherjee-Samarth family, Mukerji dabbled with acting as a teenager by starring in her father Ram Mukherjee's Bengali-language film ''Biyer Phool'' and in the social drama ''Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat'' (both 1996). Mukerji had her first commercial success with the action film Ghulam (film), ''Ghulam'' and breakthrough role, breakthrough with the romance ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (both 1998). Following a brief setback, the year 2002 marked a turning point for her when she was cast by Yash Raj Films as the star of the drama ''Saathiya (film), Saathiya''. Mukerji established herself by starring in several commercially successful romantic films, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spam
Spam most often refers to: * Spam (food), a consumer brand product of canned processed pork of the Hormel Foods Corporation * Spamming, unsolicited or undesired electronic messages ** Email spam, unsolicited, undesired, or illegal email messages ** Messaging spam, spam targeting users of instant messaging (IM) services, SMS or private messages within websites Art and entertainment * Spam (gaming), the repetition of an in-game action * Spam (Monty Python sketch), "Spam" (Monty Python sketch), a comedy sketch * "Spam", a song on the album ''It Means Everything'' (1997), by Save Ferris * "Spam", a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic on the album ''UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff'' * Spam Museum, a museum in Austin, Minnesota, US dedicated to the canned pork meat product Other uses * Smooth-particle applied mechanics, the use of smoothed-particle hydrodynamics computation to study impact fractures in solids * SPAM, a Bacterial phyla#Uncultivated Phyla and metag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
External Links
An internal link is a type of hyperlink on a web page to another page or resource, such as an image or document, on the same website or domain. It is the opposite of an external link, a link that directs a user to content that is outside its domain. Hyperlinks are considered either "external" or "internal" depending on their target or destination. Generally, a link to a page outside the same domain or website is considered external, whereas one that points at another section of the same web page or to another page of the same website or domain is considered internal. Both internal and external links allow users of the website to navigate to another web page or resource. These definitions become clouded, however, when the same organization operates multiple domains functioning as a single web experience, e.g. when a secure commerce website is used for purchasing things displayed on a non-secure website. In these cases, links that are "external" by the above definition can conce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salwar
Salwar or shalwar is cloth worn from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately. It is the lower-garment of the shalwar kameez suit which is widely-worn in South Asia. It is known for its lively hues, rich fabrics, and embroidery. The outfit has been a part of Punjabi tradition of India and Pakistan for centuries. It is also the national dress of Pakistan, and since the later 1960s, the salwar is being used in government offices in Pakistan. Salwar can be distinguished from the Punjabi suthan which is shorter than the salwar. Types * Afghani shalwar – tends to be loose. * Anarkali shalwar – slim fitted salwar. * Peshawari shalwar – is very loose down to the ankles. * Balochi shalwar – has a very roomy salwar using large lengths of cloth. * Punjabi shalwar - is straight * Patiala shalwar – is wide at the top but fits closely to the legs and is gathered at the ankles. * Saraiki shalwar – is very wide and baggy with many voluminous folds. * Sindhi salwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preity Zinta
Preity G. Zinta (pronounced ; born 31 January 1975) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi films. After graduating with degrees in English honours and criminal psychology, Zinta made her acting debut in '' Dil Se..'' in 1998, followed by a role in ''Soldier'' in the same year. These performances earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and she was later recognised for her role as a teenage single mother in '' Kya Kehna'' (2000). She established a career as a leading Hindi film actress of the decade with a variety of character types. Her roles, often deemed culturally defiant, along with her unconventional screen persona won her recognition and several accolades. Following critically appreciated roles in '' Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' (2001), ''Dil Chahta Hai'' (2001), '' Dil Hai Tumhaara'' (2002), and '' Armaan'' (2003), Zinta received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in ''Kal Ho Naa Ho'' (2003). She starred in two conse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja (; born 9 June 1985) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She has received List of awards and nominations received by Sonam Kapoor, several awards, including a National Film Awards, National Film Award and a Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Award. Kapoor appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list from 2012 to 2016. Kapoor, the daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, began her career as an assistant director on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film ''Black (2005 film), Black''. She made her acting debut in Bhansali's romantic drama ''Saawariya'' (2007), a box office flop, and had her first commercial success with the romantic comedy ''I Hate Luv Storys'' (2010). This was followed by a series of commercial failures and repetitive roles, which garnered her negative reviews. The 2013 box office hit ''Raanjhanaa'' marked a turning point in Kapoor's career, garnering her praise and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. Kapoor had her biggest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amrita Rao
Amrita Rao (born 7 June 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi cinema, Hindi films. Known for her quintessential girl-next-door portrayals, Rao is the recipient of several accolades including an IIFA Awards, IIFA Award and two Stardust Awards, along with nominations for two Filmfare Awards. Rao made her acting debut with ''Ab Ke Baras'' (2002), which earned her a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Rao won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female for her portrayal of a college student in the romantic drama ''Ishq Vishk'' (2003), her first commercial success. She had further success in the masala action comedy ''Main Hoon Na'' (2004), the romantic drama ''Vivah'' (2006), the comedy ''Masti (2004 film), Masti'' (2004) and the satire ''Welcome to Sajjanpur'' (2008), winning the Stardust Award for Best Actress for her performance in the lattermost. Following a career downturn, Rao achieved box office success with the National Film Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha (; born 2 June 1987) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and series. The daughter of actors and politicians Poonam Sinha, Poonam and Shatrughan Sinha, she has appeared in ''Forbes India'' Forbes Celebrity 100, Celebrity 100 list from 2012 to 2017, and in 2019. List of awards and nominations received by Sonakshi Sinha, Her accolades include a Filmfare Award. After working as a costume designer in independent films, she made her acting debut with the action film ''Dabangg'' in 2010, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Sinha rose to prominence by playing the leading lady in several male-dominated action films, including ''Rowdy Rathore'' (2012), ''Son of Sardaar'' (2012), ''Dabangg 2'' (2012), and ''Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'' (2014), in addition to appearing in a variety of item numbers. Sinha received critical acclaim for playing a troubled woman suffering from tuberculosis in the period drama ''Lootera'' (2013), for which s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jab We Met
''Jab We Met'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Dhilin Mehta under his banner Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor with Tarun Arora, Saumya Tandon and Dara Singh in supporting roles. Primarily based in Mumbai, Bhatinda and Shimla, the film tells the story of Aditya Kashyap, a heartbroken businessman who boards a train, where he meets a talkative Punjabi girl, Geet Dhillon. While they miss their train, Geet and Aditya begin a journey together to her home and what follows is a love that changes them. The songs are composed by Pritam, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. ''Jab We Met'' was released in the United Kingdom a day before its worldwide release on 25 October 2007. Since its release, the film has garnered widespread critical acclaim and was among the top-grossing Hindi films of the year, grossing over ₹50.9 crore. The film was later remade in Tamil as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Khan (; ; born 21 September 1980) is an Indian actress. A prolific leading lady of Hindi cinema since 2000, she is noted for her roles in a range of film genres—from romantic comedies to crime dramas. Kapoor is the recipient of several awards, including six Filmfare Awards, and as of 2024, is one of Hindi cinema's highest-paid actresses. Born into the Kapoor family, she is the daughter of actors Babita and Randhir Kapoor, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. After making her acting debut in 2000 in ''Refugee'', Kapoor established herself the following year with several roles, including in the top-grossing drama '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...''. This was followed by a series of commercial failures and negative reviews for her repetitive roles. An against-type performance as a sex worker in the 2004 drama '' Chameli'' marked a turning point in her career. She earned critical recognition for her portrayal of a riot victim in the 2004 drama '' Dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tehelka
''Tehelka'' () is an Indian news magazine known for its investigative journalism and sting operations. According to the British newspaper ''The Independent'', the ''Tehelka'' was founded by Tarun Tejpal, Aniruddha Bahal and another colleague who worked together at the '' Outlook'' magazine after "an investor with deep pockets" agreed to underwrite their startup. Bahal left ''Tehelka'' in 2005 to start Cobrapost – an Indian news website, after which ''Tehelka'' was managed by Tejpal through 2013. In 2013, Tejpal stepped aside from Tehelka after being accused of sexual assault by his employee. ''Tehelka'' had cumulative losses of till 2013, while being majority owned and financed by Kanwar Deep Singh – an industrialist, a politician and a member of Indian parliament (Rajya Sabha). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
