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Ramkumar Bohra
Ramkumar Bohra ( hi, रामकुमार बोहरा; 2 August 1928 – 11 October 1991) was an Indian film producer / director / actor / screenwriter. Originally from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, he came to Bombay in 1947 to pursue a career in film. He, along with his brother Shree Ram Bohra, founded Bohra Bros in 1948. His grandson is actor Karanvir Bohra Manoj Bohra (born 28 August 1982) known by his stage name Karanvir Bohra, is an Indian actor, producer and designer. He starred in the TV shows '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', '' Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?'', '' Shararat'', '' Naagin 2'' .... Filmography References * * 1928 births 1991 deaths 20th-century Indian film directors Film producers from Rajasthan People from Jodhpur Film directors from Rajasthan Hindi film producers Hindi-language film directors {{India-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodhpur
Jodhpur (; ) is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and officially the second metropolitan city of the state. It was formerly the seat of the princely state of Jodhpur State. Jodhpur was historically the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, which is now part of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the "Blue City" among people of Rajasthan and all over India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jodhpur district and Jodhpur division. The old city circles the Mehrangarh Fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. The city has expanded greatly outside the wall, though over the past several decades. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of the Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The city featured in ''The New York Timess "52 Places to Go i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shashikala
Shashikala Saigal (née Jawalkar; 4 August 1932 – 4 April 2021), better known by her first name, was an Indian film and television actress, who played supporting roles in hundreds of Bollywood films beginning in the 1940s. Early years Shashikala Jawalkar was one of six children born in Solapur, Maharashtra to a Hindu Bhavsar Shimpi caste Marathi speaking family. By age 5, she had already been dancing, singing and acting on stage in many towns in Solapur district. When Shashikala was in her pre-teens, through ill luck, her father became bankrupt, and he brought his family to Bombay (now Mumbai), where they thought that Shashikala, the best-looking and most-talented among his children, could find work in movies. For some time, the family lived with friends and barely survived, while Shashikala wandered from one studio to another looking for work. She earned in bits and pieces till she met Noor Jehan, the reigning screen queen. Noor Jehan's husband Shaukat Hussain Rizvi, wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thief Of Bhagdad (1966 Film)
Theft is the act of taking another person's property or services without that person's permission or consent with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it. The word ''theft'' is also used as a synonym or informal shorthand term for some crimes against property, such as larceny, robbery, embezzlement, extortion, blackmail, or receiving stolen property. In some jurisdictions, ''theft'' is considered to be synonymous with '' larceny'', while in others, ''theft'' is defined more narrowly. Someone who carries out an act of theft may be described as a "thief" ( : thieves). ''Theft'' is the name of a statutory offence in California, Canada, England and Wales, Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Australian states of South Australia Theft (and receiving). and Victoria. Theft. Elements The ''actus reus'' of theft is usually defined as an unauthorized taking, keeping, or using of another's property which must be accompanied by a ''mens rea'' of dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakt Prahlad
''Bhakti'' ( sa, भक्ति) literally means "attachment, participation, fondness for, homage, faith, love, devotion, worship, purity".See Monier-Williams, ''Sanskrit Dictionary'', 1899. It was originally used in Hinduism, referring to devotion and love for a personal god or a representational god by a devotee.Bhakti ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' (2009) In ancient texts such as the '''', the term simply means participation, devotion and love for any endeavor, while in the '''', it connotes one o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaal Thi Hofonisba
Jaal may refer to: * ''Jaal'' (1952 film), a 1952 Indian Hindi-language drama film by Guru Dutt, starring Dev Anand and Geeta Bali * ''Jaal'' (1967 film), a 1967 Indian Hindi-language crime-drama film by Moni Bhattacharjee, starring Biswajeet Chatterjee and Mala Sinha * ''Jaal'' (1973 film), a 1973 Pakistani film * ''Jaal'' (1986 film), a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film by Umesh Mehra, starring Mithun Chakraborty and Rekha * ''Jaal'' (TV series), a 2019 Pakistani Urdu-language drama television series * '' Jaal: The Trap'', a 2003 Indian action film by Guddu Dhanoa, starring starring Sunny Deol and Reema Sen * ''Jaal'', a 2012 fantasy novel by Indian author Sangeeta Bahadur * Jaal Ama Darav, a character in the 2017 video game ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' See also *Jala (other) *Jal (other) JAL or Jal may refer to: Entertainment * Jal (band), a Pakistani pop/rock band * ''Jal'' (film), a 2014 Hindi film * Jal Fazer, a character in the British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishi (actress)
Nishi Kohli (known professionally as Nishi) is an Indian actress who has worked in Punjabi and Hindi-language films. She frequently acted with Dara Singh. Career Although Nishi was a Punjabi film star, she also worked in Hindi films where she was often cast in secondary roles. She worked in A-list films in Punjab that earned national film awards. Her most prominent Punjabi films are ''Main Jatti Punjab Di'', alongside co-star, Prem Nath and ''Satluj De Kandhe'', alongside co-star Balraj Sahni. Nishi was an actress during the black-and-white era of Punjabi cinema, but later received opportunities to act in color films of Bollywood, where she acted with stars including Dara Singh, Raj Kapoor, Balraj Sahni, Bharat Bhushan, Helen, Ashok Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Madhubala, Mala Sinha, and Rajendra Kumar. While she was cast as a leading actress in Punjabi films, she took supporting roles in Bollywood films with heroines such as Mala Sinha, Madhubala and Vyajayanthimala. Nishi' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumtaz (actress)
Mumtaz Askari Madhvani (born 31 July 1947) is an Indian actress. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she is the recipient of a Filmfare Award and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to Hindi cinema. Born into poverty in an urban slum in Mumbai, Mumtaz made her acting debut at age 11 with '' Sone Ki Chidiya'' (1958). Following smaller roles as a teenager in films like; '' Stree'' (1961), '' Sehra'' (1963), and '' Gehra Daag'' (1963), Mumtaz progressed to leading roles with a series of action films opposite wrestler Dara Singh in films like; ''Faulad'' (1963) and '' Daku Mangal Singh'' (1966). However, her appearance in these films typecasted her as "Stunt Film Heroine" and her career stalled. Following praised supporting work in films; ''Ram Aur Shyam'' (1967), '' Mere Hamdam Mere Dost'' (1968) and '' Brahmachari'' (1968), Mumtaz had her career breakthrough with Raj Khosla's family drama '' Do Raaste'' (1969). She went on to establish herself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dara Singh
Dara Singh Randhawa (born Deedar Singh Randhawa; 19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an Indian professional wrestler, actor, director and politician. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha (upper house) of India. He worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer, and he acted in films and television. He is known for his undefeated worldwide streak in wrestling and later being a successful movie star. He got defeated by Brahmdev Misra of Gorakhpur in Calcutta's Dharmatala. His role of Hanuman in the film ''Bajrangbali'' (1976) and in Ramanand Sagar's ''Ramayan'' made him popular. Singh was inducted into the Legacy Category of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Early life Singh was born in a Jat Sikh family as Deedar Singh Randhawa to Surat Singh Randawa and Balwant Kaur on 19 November 1928 in the village of Dharmuchak in the Majha area of the Punjab region of India. At the time, it was still under Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hercules (1964 Film)
Hercules (, ) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Greek hero's iconography and myths for their literature and art under the name ''Hercules''. In later Western art and literature and in popular culture, ''Hercules'' is more commonly used than ''Heracles'' as the name of the hero. Hercules is a multifaceted figure with contradictory characteristics, which enabled later artists and writers to pick and choose how to represent him. This article provides an introduction to representations of Hercules in the later tradition. Mythology Birth and early life In Roman mythology, although Hercules was seen as the champion of the weak and a great protector, his personal problems started at birth. Juno sent two witches to prevent the birth, but they were tricked by one of Alcmene's servants a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pataal Nagri
This is a list of television programmes which are either currently being broadcast or have previously been broadcast by Pakistan's national television service, the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). Current Programming Fiction Acquired Programming *'' Sultan Abdul Hamid'' *''Mor Moharan'' Original programming *'' Dushman'' *''Us Ne Chaha Tha Chand'' *''Rasm-e-Ulfat'' Comedy *'' Khatta Meetha'' *''Ghar Daamaad'' *''Ajju Aur Bhola'' Life Style *''Zaiqay Ka Dastarkhawan'' Infotainment *''Har Dil Bole Pakistan'' Morning Shows *''Rising Pakistan'' *''Morning At Home'' Former Programming Anthologies * '' Aangan Terha'' * '' Jag Beeti'' Comedy * '' Alif Noon'' * ''Aankh Macholi'' * ''Comedy Theatre'' * ''Choti si Duniya'' * ''Double Sawari'' * ''Dillagi'' * '' Family Front'' * '' Fifty Fifty'' * '' Googly Mohalla'' * '' Guest House'' * ''Hum Se Barh Kar Kon'' * ''Hera Pheri and Company'' * ''Home Sweet Home'' * ''Janjal Pura'' * ''Jutt & Bond'' * '' Lahori Gate'' * ''Rent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro (1963 Film)
Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for '' Peter''. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compare with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, and Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pêro". The name Pedro is derived via the Latin word "petra", from the Greek word "η πέτρα" meaning "stone, rock". The name Peter itself is a translation of the Aramaic ''Kephas'' or '' Cephas'' meaning "stone". An alternate archaic spelling is ''Pêro''. Pedro may refer to: Notable people Monarchs, mononymously *Pedro I of Portugal *Pedro II of Portugal *Pedro III of Portugal *Pedro IV of Portugal, also Pedro I of Brazil * Pedro V of Portugal *Pedro II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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