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Satyen Kappu
Satyendra Kappu (born Satyendra Sharma; also credited as Satyen Kappu; 7 February 1931 – 27 October 2007), was an Indian character actor in Bollywood films. He has acted in 390 films. His most remembered role is Ramlal in the movie ''Sholay'' (1975) and as Amitabh Bachchan's father in Yash Chopra's '' Deewaar''. His other notable films are ''Kati Patang'', '' Anuraag'', '' Amar Prem'', '' Yaadon Ki Baraat'', '' Khote Sikkay'', '' Don'', '' Chhoti Bahu'', '' Benaam'', '' Zanjeer'', '' Avishkaar'', '' Majboor'', '' Namak Halaal'', '' Kaala Patthar'', '' Angaaray'', '' Mr. Natwarlal'', '' Red Rose'', '' Naya Kadam'' and '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar''. Career Satyen Kappu started his career as a stage actor in 1952 with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in Bombay (present-day Mumbai). His career spanned from the early 1960s to the early 2000s with over 390 films to his credit. He mostly played supporting roles of a father, relative, uncle, police officer, doctor and vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panipat
Panipat () is an industrial , located 95 km north of Delhi and 169 km south of Chandigarh on NH-44 in Panipat district, Haryana, India. It is famous for three major battles fought in 1526, 1556 and 1761. The city is also known as 'city of weavers', 'textile city' and 'cast-off clothes capital' of the world. It is home to industries like wool and cotton milling, saltpetre refining and manufacture of glass, electrical appliances, and other products. The city is included in the list of critically polluted industrial areas in India. As in Dec 2009, the Comprehensive Environment Pollution Index (CEPI) of the city was 59.00, as against 88.50 of Ankaleshwar (Gujarat). The three battles fought in the fatal field of Panipat changed the course of India's history, first two resulting in creation and confirmation of the Mughal Empire. The third battle led to the decisive defeat of the Maratha Confederacy in North India, which had become a dominating power in Delhi by then an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don (1978 Film)
''Don'' is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Chandra Barot, written by Salim–Javed and produced by Nariman Irani. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan in dual role, alongside Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar, Om Shivpuri and Satyen Kappu in supporting roles. The music was composed by Kalyanji–Anandji with lyrics written by Anjaan and Indeevar. ''Don'' was the third highest-grossing Indian film of 1978 and was classified a golden jubilee by Box Office India. The film spawned the ''Don'' franchise; Javed Akhtar's son Farhan Akhtar created a remake '' Don: The Chase Begins Again'' (2006) and its sequel ''Don 2'' (2011), both starring Shah Rukh Khan. It also inspired several South Indian remakes, including the Telugu film '' Yugandhar'' (1979) and the Tamil film '' Billa'' (1980). ''Don'' is also known for its theme music, which was used in the '' American Dad!'' episode " Tearjerker" (2008). The intro "Yeh Mera Dil" was sampled by the Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yahoo Movies
Yahoo! Movies (formerly Upcoming Movies), provided by the Yahoo! network, was home to a large collection of information on movies, past and new releases, trailers and clips, box office information, and showtimes and movie theater information. Yahoo! Movies also included red carpet photos, actor galleries, and production stills. Users could read critic's reviews, write and read other user reviews, get personalized movie recommendations, purchase movie tickets online, and create and view other user's lists of their favorite movies. Special coverage Yahoo! Movies devoted special coverage to the Academy Awards with a special Oscars site. The Oscars site included articles, show coverage, a list of the night's big winners, photos, videos, and polls. From 2002 to 2007, Yahoo! Movies was the home of Greg's Previews of Upcoming Movies, an enhanced version of Upcomingmovies.com, written by its creator, Greg Dean Schmitz. Yahoo! Movies also released special guides, such as the Summer Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian People's Theatre Association
Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) is the oldest association of theatre-artists in India. IPTA was formed in 1943 during the British rule in India, and promoted themes related to the Indian freedom struggle. Its goal was to bring cultural awakening among the people of India. Beginning The Bangalore unit of IPTA was formed in 1941. IPTA was formed on 25 May 1943 at the National conference of theater artists held at the Marwari school, Bombay in response to the need for theater artists to become part of the Indian freedom struggle. Its origins lay in the first Progressive Writer's Association Conference that was held in 1936, the establishment of the Youth Cultural Institute at Calcutta in 1940, and the setting up of the People's Theatre in Bangalore by Anil De' Silva in 1941. Its initial members consisted of various progressive cultural troupes, theatre groups and other progressive cultural activists. The name People's Theatre was suggested by the renowned scientist Hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaj Ka M
AAJ or Aaj may refer to: * ''Aaj'' (film), a 1987 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Mahesh Bhatt * AAJ TV, a news television channel in Pakistan * ''American Alpine Journal'', a publication of the American Alpine Club * ''Australian Army Journal'', a publication of the Australian Army * American Association for Justice, a U.S. legal organization (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America, ATLA) Aviation * IATA airport code for Cayana Airstrip in Sipaliwini District, Suriname See also * AJJ (other) * AJ (other) AJ, or variants, may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Applejack (''My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic''), a character from the fourth incarnation of ''My Little Pony'' * A. J. (''The Fairly OddParents''), a fictio ... * ''Aj'' (newspaper) or ''Aaj'', an Indian newspaper * '' Aajkaal'', Bengali-language newspaper in Kolkata, India {{DEFAULTSORT:Aaj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naya Kadam
''Naya Kadam'' () is a 1984 hit Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Prada, Sridevi and Padmini Kolhapure. Kader Khan, Ranjeet and Om Shivpuri are featured in supporting roles. This film is a remake of Telugu film '' Trishulam'' (1982). The film deals with the social issues of literacy, women empowerment and development and comments on the importance of literacy in the Indian villages, which is important for the progress of the country. In the film, Madhukar and Jaggu are Hitler-like tyrants who rule over a small community with an iron hand. They prefer to keep the inhabitants illiterate, so that they can continue to oppress and abuse them over time. But one young lad, Ramu, educates himself secretly with the help of the local school-master, Srikanth. Years later, Ramu has grown up and is now a formidable force to reckon with. Madhukar and Jaggu see him as a threat and soon spin a web of lies and deceit around him, le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Rose (1980 Film)
''Red Rose'' is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film, starring Rajesh Khanna and Poonam Dhillon. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Sigappu Rojakkal'', made by the same director Bharathiraja and the same cinematographer P. S. Nivas. Plot Anand is a successful businessman with a dark side. He preys on nubile girls, seduces and kills them. These proceedings are video-recorded and watched by his adoptive father and mentor, another deranged woman-hater who, as with Anand, had a disillusioning experience with the female sex in his past. The old man stays holed up in a far corner of Anand's mansion watching his son carry out what he is too infirm to do. The murdered girls are buried in Anand's garden and a rosebush is grown above them. Anand chances upon an undergarments salesgirl, Sharda and develops an attraction for her. Sharda, a conservative woman, insists that Anand must marry her if he wants to have his way with her. The romance proceeds and appears to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angaaray (1986 Film)
''Angaaray'' () is a 1986 Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Rajesh Sethi and starring Raj Babbar, Smita Patil in the main lead roles. Rajesh Khanna has done a special appearance. The dialogue, screenplay and story has been written by Salim Khan. Plot Aarti Verma (Smita Patil) is an educated girl living with her young brother Sanjay Verma (Alankar Joshi) and her mother. She joins as the personal secretary to Jolly (Shakti Kapoor). Meanwhile, Vijay (Raj Babbar) develops a desire that he should marry Aarti, although he does not propose to her directly. One day Vijay finds that Aarti's brother is a drug addict and promptly informs Aarti. She convinces her brother to join the army so that he becomes a disciplined person in his life. After a few days Jolly tries to rape Aarti and Vijay comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Aarti participates in a function where she is supposed to dance and there she is noticed for her dancing skills by the audience and from the audience sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaala Patthar
''Kaala Patthar'' () is a 1979 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed and produced by Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Raakhee, Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh, and Prem Chopra, with a screenplay by Salim–Javed. Inspired by the 1975 Chasnala mining disaster, the narrative follows the lives of workers in a coal mine facing exploitation, unsafe conditions, and personal redemption. The film marked the fourth collaboration between Chopra and both Bachchan and Kapoor, following '' Deewaar'' (1975), '' Kabhie Kabhie'' (1976) and '' Trishul'' (1978). Principal photography took place in actual coal mining areas to enhance the realism of the setting. Released theatrically on 24 August 1979, ''Kaala Patthar'' emerged as a commercial success, ranking as the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, and was praised for its performances, direction, and socially relevant themes. At the 27th Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namak Halaal
''Namak Halaal'' () is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language masala film, directed by Prakash Mehra and written by Kader Khan. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi and Waheeda Rehman. The film went on to be the third highest-grossing Indian film of 1982, grossing . It is the biggest comedy blockbuster of all time in India, where it sold more than tickets, with an inflation-adjusted net income equivalent to nearly . It was remade in Telugu as ''Bhale Ramudu'' (1984) and in Tamil as '' Velaikaran'' (1987). The song "Raat Baaki" has been recreated by Tanishk Bagchi for the movie '' Ittefaq''. The movie is most famous for the dialogue 'I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English because English is a very phunny language.' Plot Bhim Singh works as a manager and personal bodyguard to Seth Raja Singh and saves him from many murder attempts planned by Raja's step brother, Girdhar Singh. One day Raja Singh appoints Savitri, Bhim Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majboor (1974 Film)
''Majboor'' (translation: ''Compelled'') is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Ravi Tandon and written by Salim-Javed. The film was released in India on 6 December 1974 and stars an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Pran, Farida Jalal, Sulochana Latkar, D. K. Sapru, Iftekhar, Satyen Kappu and Rehman. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film is loosely inspired by two American films of 1970 – '' Zig Zag'' and '' Cold Sweat''. The film was later remade in Telugu by director K. Raghavendra Rao as ''Raja'' (1976) starring Shobhan Babu and Jayasudha. The film was a hit at the box office and was also remade in Tamil as '' Naan Vazhavaippen'' (1979) with Sivaji Ganeshan and K. R. Vijaya and in Malayalam as '' Ee Kaikalil'' (1986). The film was also an inspiration for the 2008 film ''Jimmy''. Salim-Javed had initially narrated the story of Majboor to Ramesh Sippy who liked it but wanted to make a film on a larger scale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avishkaar
''Avishkaar'' () is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language film. Produced and directed by Basu Bhattacharya, the film stars Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore. The film was the part of Basu Battacharya's introspective trilogy on marital discord in an urban setting, which included ''Anubhav'' (1971) and '' Griha Pravesh'' (1979). Khanna had waived 70% of his remuneration to star in this project. The film was a success at box office. It has been critically acclaimed, with Khanna receriving the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The Bollywood guide ''Collections'' gave it five out of five stars. ''The Hindu'' reviewed "Here you can see Khanna inhabiting a disillusioned husband with all the details. There is nothing trademark 'Kaka' here as you only see Amar with all his frailties come alive on the screen. It must have being challenging for the raging star to pick a role where he was not the hero in the conventional sense." Scroll.in states, "Tagore’s eyes, at first glazed with wonder and trust, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
