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Shuddhi (2015 Film)
Karan Ravi Malhotra is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi films. He is best known for directing '' Agneepath'' (2012). Career Karan Malhotra worked as an assistant director for films such as ''Main Hoon Na'' (2004), ''Lakshya'' (2004), ''Jodhaa Akbar'' (2008), and ''My Name Is Khan'' (2010). He made his directorial debut with ''Agneepath'' (2012), a remake of the 1990 film of the same name. Unrealized projects Malhotra and his wife Ekta Pathak Malhotra began working on the screenplay for ''Shuddhi'', which was scheduled for a Diwali 2016 release and was produced by Dharma Productions. While working on the script, they both made several research-based trips to Hrishikesh, one of the planned shooting locations for the film. In March 2013, producer Karan Johar officially announced that Dharma Productions had begun pre-production on this new film venture. Though initially rumored to be a film adaptation of Amish Tripathi's " The Immortals of Meluh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For centuries, the seven islands of Bombay were under the control of successive indigenous rulers before being ceded to the Portuguese Empire, and subsequently to the East India Company in 1661, as part of the dowry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Immortals Of Meluha
''The Immortals of Meluha'' is a fantasy novel by Indian writer Amish Tripathi, his first book and the first in both the Amishverse and of Shiva Trilogy. The story is set in the land of Meluha and starts with the arrival of the Shiva. The Meluhans believe that Shiva is their fabled saviour Neelkanth. Shiva decides to help the Meluhans in their war against the Chandravanshis, who had joined forces with the cursed Nagas; however, during his journey and the fight that ensues, Shiva learns how his choices actually reflect who he aspires to be and how they lead to dire consequences. Tripathi had initially decided to write a book on the philosophy of evil, but was dissuaded by his family members, so he decided to write a book on Shiva, one of the Hindu Gods. He decided to base his story on a radical idea that all Gods were once human beings; it was their deeds in the human life that made them famous as Gods. After finishing writing ''The Immortals of Meluha'', Tripathi faced reje ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Directors From Mumbai
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaan-E-Mann
''Jaan-E-Mann'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Shirish Kunder and was produced by Sajid Nadiawala. The film stars Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta. This was Kunder's debut film as a director. He also edited and wrote the screenplay and dialogue. ''Jaan-E-Mann'' was released on 20 October 2006 on the festive weekend of Diwali/Eid, clashing with ''Don – The Chase Begins Again'' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra. The film proved to be a commercial failure at the box office. It received mixed reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its innovative filming techniques, visuals, production design, soundtrack and special effects; however its story, screenplay and dialogues received sharp criticism. At the 52nd Filmfare Awards, ''Jaan-E-Mann'' received 2 nominations – Best Choreography (Farah Khan for "Humko Maloom Hai") and Best Special Effects. The DVD for the film was released on 15 December 2006. Plot The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge'' () is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pankaj Parashar. The film stars Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen and Dia Mirza. Plot Veer Thakur is an eligible bachelor living in a small community with his parents: Thakur Punya Pratap Singh and Thakurain Geeta. He is in love with Muskaan, his friend and daughter of another Thakur. Their parents give their blessing to their union, but Veer suddenly starts getting visions of events that he can't remember ever happening to him and finds that he is an expert in fighting techniques even though he is not a wrestler, including his father, has ever seen before. Nobody has any explanation for these facts. Veer is a good fast bowler too and has the ability to swing the ball in both directions. One day, as the Chief Minister, is giving a speech at a certain function in his village, Veer suddenly spots a sniper trying to aim at the CM. Veer lunges to save the CM, only to find that the sniper an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lajja (film)
''Lajja'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language crime film, crime drama film produced and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Based on the plight of women and feminism in India, the film satirizes the honor with which women are placed in society and the restrictions imposed on them. The fact that the names of four women (Maithili, Janki, Ramdulaari, and Vaidehi) are all versions of Sita, the ideal Hindu woman's name, is a message in itself. It features Manisha Koirala in the lead role as Vaidehi, the mistreated woman, while an ensemble cast of Rekha, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff, Mahima Chaudhry, Johnny Lever, Suresh Oberoi, Sharman Joshi, Danny Dengzongpa, Razak Khan, Gulshan Grover and Aarti Chhabria appear in supporting roles. ''Lajja'' failed commercially in India but was a major commercial success overseas. It received mixed reviews with criticism for story and screenplay, but the performances from the lead actors were highly praised. At the 47th Filmfare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pukar (2000 Film)
''Pukar'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi with cinematography by Ashok Mehta, Santosh Sivan, Baba Azmi and Chota K. Naidu. It stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Shivaji Satam and Om Puri. The score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. ''Pukar'' was released on 5 February 2000 and received critical acclaim, and was Semihit at the box office. At the 48th National Film Awards, ''Pukar'' won 2 National Film Awards – the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration and Best Actor (Kapoor). At the 46th Filmfare Awards, ''Pukar'' received 2 nominations – Best Actor (Kapoor) and Best Actress (Dixit). Plot Para (Special Forces) officer Major Jaidev "Jai" Rajvansh and his fellow officer manage to rescue a leading politician as well as capture his kidnapper, Pakistani terrorist Abhrush. The terrorist has been wanted for years, and he is fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shamshera
''Shamshera'' is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language Period film, period action drama film produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films and directed by Karan Malhotra. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor in a dual role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Vaani Kapoor, Ronit Roy, and Saurabh Shukla. It follows the captivity of an oppressed warrior tribe during the British Raj. ''Shamshera'' was released on 22 July 2022 to mixed to negative reviews from critics and eventually emerged as a box-office disaster. Plot 1896: Balli is a tribesman from the ''Khameran'' tribe, who aspires to become a police officer, cop where he is asked to provide a test, to a conniving Indian cop named Shudh Singh. Shudh Singh asks him to beat a child to prove his worth, but Balli refuses and takes the child's place and bears the punishment. That night, Balli learns about his father Shamshera's past. 1871: Shamshera is a Khameran tribesman, who along with his people was oppressed by the people of Kaza because of caste and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brothers (2015 Film)
''Brothers'' is a 2015 Hindi-language sports action drama film, based on Mixed Martial arts (MMA) directed by Karan Malhotra and produced by Dharma Productions, Lionsgate Films and Endemol India. A co-production between India and the United States, it is an official remake of the 2011 American film ''Warrior'', it stars Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra with Jacqueline Fernandez, Jackie Shroff and Shefali Shah in supporting roles. The first look poster of the film was released on 9 March 2015 and film was released on 14 August 2015 on Independence Day weekend. Plot The film opens in medias res where street fighting issues are raised in Mumbai. Sports chairman Peter Braganza expresses his desire of making street fighting a legal sport and decides to open a league called Right 2 Fight (R2F). Meanwhile, imprisoned Garson "Gary" Fernandes, a recovering alcoholic and former MMA expert under rehabilitation, is released from his jail term, and his younger son Monty comes to pick h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Web Series
A web series (also known as webseries, short-form series, and web show) is a series of short scripted or non-scripted online videos, generally in episodic form, released on the Internet (i.e. World Wide Web), which first emerged in the late 1990s and became more prominent in the early 2000s. A single instance of a web series program can be called an episode or a webisode. The scale of a web series is small and a typical episode can be anywhere from three to fifteen minutes in length. Web series are distributed online on video sharing websites and apps, such as YouTube, Vimeo and TikTok, and can be watched on devices such as smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops, and Smart TVs (or television sets connected to the Internet with a media streaming device). They can also be released on social media platforms. Because of the nature of the Internet, a web series may be interactive and immersive. Web series are classified as new media. Web series are different from streaming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Price
Roy Price (1967) is a former Amazon.com executive. He worked for over 13 years at Amazon, where he founded Amazon Video and Amazon Studios. He was suspended in 2017 over sexual harassment allegations that were never legally charged. He is a former Disney executive and McKinsey consultant. Family and education Price has been described as being from "Hollywood royalty." His mother, Katherine Crawford, was an actress known for '' Riding with Death'' (1976), '' A Walk in the Spring Rain'' (1970) and '' Gemini Man'' (1976). His father, Frank Price, held a number of prominent Hollywood executive positions including head of Universal TV in the 1970s; President, and later Chairman and CEO, of Columbia Pictures; and president of Universal Pictures. His maternal grandfather, Roy Huggins, created and produced TV shows like '' The Fugitive'', ''The Rockford Files'' and ''Maverick''. Price graduated from Phillips Academy Andover and Harvard University, and later attended USC Gould School of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shekhar Kapur
Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur (born 6 December 1945) is an Indian filmmaker. Born into the Anand-Sahni family, Kapur is the recipient of several accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a National Film Award, a National Board of Review Award and three Filmfare Awards, in addition to nomination for a Golden Globe Award. Kapur became known in Bollywood with his recurring role in the television series '' Khandaan''. He then made his directorial debut with cult classic '' Masoom'' in 1983, before gaining widespread acclaim with '' Mr. India'' in 1987. He then gained international recognition and acclaim in 1994 with biographical film '' Bandit Queen'', based on the infamous Indian bandit and politician Phoolan Devi. The film premiered in the directors' fortnight section of the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and was screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Kapur achieved further international prominence with the 1998 period film '' Elizabeth'', a fictional account of the reign of British Queen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
