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Shiva (1990 Film)
''Shiva'' is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It was a remake of Varma's debut Telugu film, '' Siva'' (1989). The film has Nagarjuna (in his Hindi debut) and Amala in lead roles with Raghuvaran and J. D. Chakravarthy as the antagonists. All four actors reprise their roles from the original Telugu film. The film became a blockbuster. The success led to Ram Gopal Varma directing a prequel in 2006. Plot The film opens in a classroom in VAS College of Arts & Sciences. After the classes, upon the directions of a college student, JD, a bunch of goons led by Ganesh savagely assaults a group of students right outside the college gate. It's later made clear that JD was settling some campus scores and that the incident resulted in at least one student leaving the college, deepening the fear for JD on the campus. It turns out that JD is the (unopposed) president of the college students' union and the leader of a notorious campus ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Gopal Varma
Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Telugu cinema, Telugu films.** * * Varma has directed films across multiple genres, including parallel cinema and docudrama noted for their gritty realism (arts), realism, technical finesse, and craft. Regarded as one of the pioneers of new age Cinema of India, Indian cinema, he was featured in the BBC News (international TV channel), BBC World series ''Bollywood Bosses'' in 2004.* In 2006, Grady Hendrix of Film Comment, published by the Film at Lincoln Center cited Varma as "Bombay's Most Successful Maverick" for his works on experimental films.* * He is known for introducing new talents, who eventually become successful in the Indian film industry. Starting his career as a civil engineer, he made an entry into Telugu cinema with the path-breaking crime thriller, ''Siva (1989 Telugu fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija Shankar
Girija Shankar is an Indian actor, producer and director. He is most famously known for playing the character ''Dhritarashtra'' in the 1988 TV series, ''Mahabharat.'' Early life Girija spent his childhood in Patiala, Punjab. He wanted to join the Indian Air Force since his childhood but later he didn't pass the test due to his age at that time. He now resides with his family in Los Angeles, United States. Career In the early 1980s, Girija worked in the plays at the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai. Director B.R. Chopra, who used to watch plays in the theatre with his family, was impressed by one of Girija's performances and offered him a role in his 1984 film, '' Aaj Ki Awaaj.'' He then collaborated with the director in the TV series like ''Bahadur Shah Zafar'' (1986) and ''Mahabharat'' (1988). Girija played Dhritarashtra at the age of 28, in the 1988 TV series ''Mahabharat'' created by B.R. Chopra. He was unaware about the character before the production. But he accepted the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around Lakes in Hyderabad, artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 census of India, Hyderabad is the List of cities in India by population, fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, metropolitan region, making it the List of metropolitan areas in India, sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 95 billion, Hyderabad has the sixth-largest urban economy in India. The Qutb Shahi dynasty's Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
The Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTSAU) is a state agriculture university, which was separated from the central Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University in the year 2014 as a result of the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Headquarters and Colleges The university has its headquarters at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. It has the following colleges: UG Course: B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture # College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad #* ICAR accredited with an A Grade. # Agricultural College, Aswaraopet, Bhadradri Kothagudem District #* ICAR accredited with an A Grade. # Agricultural College, Jagtial District #* ICAR accredited with an A Grade. # Agricultural College, Palem, Nagarkurnool District #* ICAR accredited with an A Grade. # Agricultural College, Warangal District #* ICAR accredited with an A Grade. # BJR Agricultural College, Sircilla District #* ICAR accredited with an A Grade. # Agricultural College, Adilabad District #* Newly established d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puri Jagannadh
Petla "Puri" Jagannadh (born 28 September 1966) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works primarily in the Telugu film Industry. He made his directorial debut in 2000 with the Telugu film '' Badri'' starring Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai and Ameesha Patel. In 2006, he directed the Telugu film ''Pokiri'', premiered at the 7th IIFA Film Festival held in Dubai. The film was later re-made into several Indian languages, and brought Puri widespread Indian recognition. He made his Hindi film debut in 2004, with the film '' Shart: The Challenge''. In 2011, he directed the Hindi film '' Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'' starring Amitabh Bachchan, which was archived in the Oscar library. He also produces films under his co-owned production companies, Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies, Vaishno Academy and Puri Connects in partnership with actress Charmme Kaur. He owns a music company called Puri Sangeet. The box office hits that he directed, in addition to ''Badri'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beena Banerjee
Beena Banerjee (born 19 February 1943), also known as Beena or Bina, is an Indian actress in Bengali and Hindi Modern Standard Hindi (, ), commonly referred to as Hindi, is the Standard language, standardised variety of the Hindustani language written in the Devanagari script. It is an official language of India, official language of the Government ... films and television. Biography Beena Banerjee was born on 19 February 1943 as Beena Batabyal, the daughter of film actor Pradeep Kumar (1925–2001). She married ''Ajay Biswas'' (1947–1995), an actor and film director, but they separated. She has a son, Siddharth Banerjee, who has worked as assistant director to Sajid Khan in two films, namely '' Housefull 2'' (2012) and '' Himmatwala'' (2013). Filmography Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Banerjee, Beena 1943 births Living people 20th-century Bengalis 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Bengalis 21st-century Indian ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohini Hattangadi
Rohini Hattangadi (''née'' Oak; born 11 April 1951) is an Indian actress, known for her work in Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Gujarati films, and Marathi soap operas and theatre. She has won two Filmfare Awards, one National Film Award, and is the only Indian actress to win the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Kasturba Gandhi in ''Gandhi'' (1982). An alumna of the National School of Drama of New Delhi, Hattangadi had worked mainly in theatre when she made her movie debut with '' Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan'' in 1978. Some of her noted cinematic roles were in such art films as '' Arth'' (1982), ''Party'' and ''Saaransh'' (1984). Hattangadi was mostly offered character roles in mainstream Hindi cinema after her portrayal in ''Gandhi'', often typecast in mother roles much ahead of her years. Respected for her acting prowess, she has appeared in over 80 feature films, and is active in theatre and television. Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttej
Uttej is an Indian actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu films. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the film ''Chandamama'' (2007). Personal life Uttej was born and brought up in Nalgonda district. He is the nephew of noted lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja. Uttej married Padmavathi who died in September 2021 due to cancer. Career Uttej started his career as an assistant director in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut '' Siva'' in 1989. He also played the role of canteen waiter in the film. He recommended JD Chakravathi to play antagonist role in Siva. He acted along with many lead actors and also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film '' Gulabi''. Filmography As actor As writer *'' Raatri'' (1992) *'' Money Money'' (1995) *'' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996; additional dialogue) *''Khadgam'' (2002) *'' Rakhi'' (2006; additional dialogue) *''Mahatma'' (2009; additional dialogue) *''Power'' (2014; additional dialogue) *''Bengal Tiger'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmaji
Brahmaji (born 25 April 1965) is an Indian who works in Telugu cinema. He is a regular actor in director Krishna Vamsi's films. Brahmaji appeared in an important role in Krishna Vamsi's debut film as a director, '' Gulabi''. He appeared in Krishna Vamsi's second film ''Ninne Pelladata''. Krishna Vamsi made him a lead in ''Sindhooram''. Later Brahmaji continued as a character artist. He appeared in lead roles in films such as ''Samakka Sarakka'', ''Inspector'', ''Kaki'', ''Idea'', ''Andariki Vandanalu'', ''Adhyakshaa'', ''Dhoom Dham'', ''Abbo Vaada'', ''Kumbakonam'', and ''N.H-5''. He received 'Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award' at 16th Santosham Film Awards in 2018 for his comic roles in various Telugu films. Early life During Brahmaji's college days, he was a big fan of superstar Krishna. Brahmaji's father used to work as a Tahsildar in Nellore, when J. V. Somayajulu a renowned stage actor, who was also a Deputy Collector, acted in the Telugu classic movie San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramjagan
Ramjagan is an Indian television, drama and movie actor. Filmography # ''Maharshi'' (1988) #'' Siva'' (1989) # '' Patha Basti'' (1995) # ''Ooriki Monagadu'' (1995) #'' Deyyam'' (1996) # ''Master'' (1997) #'' Preyasi Rave'' (1999) # '' Annayya'' (2000) # '' Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu'' (2003) # '' Kaani'' (2004) #''Shock'' (2006) # '' Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw'' (2006) #'' Nagaram'' (2008) #''Mahatma'' (2009) # '' Money Money More Money'' (2011) # '' Masala'' (2013) #'' Next Nuvve'' (2017) # '' Oppanda'' (2022; Kannada) Television Awards *2009 : Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor - ''Mahatma Mahātmā (English pronunciation: , , ) is an honorific used in India. The term is commonly used for Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is often referred to simply as "Mahatma Gandhi". Albeit less frequently, this epithet has also been used wit ...'' References External links *A Chitchat With Comedian and supporting Actor Ramjagan [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinna (actor)
Arugunta Jithendra Reddy Chinna (born Arugunta Jithendra Reddy) is an Indian actor and director, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Bollywood and Television. He made his Telugu film debut with Ram Gopal Varma's '' Siva'' in 1989. His debut movie as hero is ''Kalyanamaala'' (1997). Early life Chinna was born in Vakadu, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh in 1965. Awards ;Vamsi Berkley Awards *Best Actor - '' Allari Pilla'' (1992). Filmography As actor Films * '' Siva'' (1989) as Chinna * '' Jayasimha'' (1990) as Tommy * '' Puttinti Pattu Cheera'' (1990) * '' Madhura Nagarilo'' (1991) * ''Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu'' (1991) * ''Aatma Bandham'' (1991) * ''Chaitanya'' (1991) as Journalist Sudhakar *'' Lathi'' (1992) * '' Allari Pilla'' (1992) as Photographer Nethranandham * ''Chilara Mogudu Allari Koduku'' (1992) * '' Raat'' (1992) * ''Money'' (1993) as Bose * '' Kishkindha Kanda'' (1994) * ''Lucky Chance'' (1994) * '' Money Money'' (1994) as Bose * '' Rendo Krishn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dilip Dhawan
Dilip Dhawan (1955 – 15 February 2000) was an Indian film and television actor. He started his career as a child in '' Sangharsh'' (1968), featuring Dilip Kumar. Dhawan acted in over 50 films. Career He acted as the lead in the film ''Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan'' in 1978. He is known for his role as "Guru" in the television serial ''Nukkad'', Dhawan also acted in serials such as ''Janam'', ''Deewar'' and ''Tere Mere Sapne''. He also acted in films like ''Ek Baar Kaho'' (1980), ''Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai'' (1980), ''Sazaye Maut'' (1981), ''Saaheb'' (1985), '' Dak Bangla'' (1987), ''Hero Hiralal'' (1988), '' Swarg'' (1990), '' Izzatdaar'' (1990), '' Heena'' (1991), '' Madhosh'' (1994), '' Yash'' (1996), '' Virasat'' (1997), '' Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United'' (1999) and '' Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya'' (2000). He was also the producer of the film '' Saath Saath'', in 1982. Personal life He was the son of character actor Krishan Dhawan. He died on 15 Febr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
