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Shyam Goel
Shyam K. Goel is a Bollywood script writer. He shared a nomination for Best Story for the film ''Aitraaz'' at the 2005 IIFA awards. Filmography * ''Lucky Kabootar'' (2014) * '' Kal Kissne Dekha'' (2009) * ''36 China Town'' (2006) * ''Aitraaz'' (2004) * '' Baaz: A Bird in Danger'' (2003) * '' Humraaz'' (2003) * ''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' (2001) * '' Baadshah'' (1999) * ''Soldier'' (1998) * ''Maharaja Maharaja (also spelled Maharajah or Maharaj; ; feminine: Maharani) is a royal title in Indian subcontinent, Indian subcontinent of Sanskrit origin. In modern India and Medieval India, medieval northern India, the title was equivalent to a pri ...'' (1998) References External links * Filmography at Box Office India Indian male screenwriters Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) Hindi-language screenwriters {{India-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood". The industry, producing films in the Hindi language, is a part of the larger Indian cinema industry, which also includes Cinema of South India, South Indian cinema and other smaller Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries. The term 'Bollywood', often mistakenly used to refer to Indian cinema as a whole, only refers to Hindi-language films, with Indian cinema being an umbrella term that includes all the Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries in the country, each offering films in diverse languages and styles. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364, have been in Hindi. In 2022, Hindi cinema represented 33% of box office revenue, followed by Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aitraaz
''Aitraaz'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Subhash Ghai. It stars Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor. ''Aitraaz'' tells the story of a man accused of sexual harassment by his female superior, and was released on 12 November 2004 to positive reviews. Chopra received widespread critical acclaim for her performance. Loosely based on the 1994 film '' Disclosure'', the film was a major commercial success grossing 260 million at the box office against a budget of 110 million, and has been noted for its bold subject of male sexual harassment. ''Aitraaz'' received several accolades, particularly for Chopra. At the 50th Filmfare Awards, Chopra was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress and Best Villain, winning the latter and thus becoming the second (and final) actress to win the award. Chopra also won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actress and the Screen Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th IIFA Awards
The 2005 IIFA Awards, officially known as the 6th International Indian Film Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the International Indian Film Academy honoured the best films of 2004 and took place between 9–11 June 2005. The weekend began with the IIFA Inaugural Press Conference at which IIFA Brand Ambassador, actor Amitabh Bachchan, officially launched the three-day extravaganza. This was followed by the IIFA World Premiere held at the centuries-old Pathe Tuschinski Theatre. The film screened was Pradeep Sarkar's ''Parineeta''. This was the first year where the IIFA Film Festival was held which showcased some of the best films Indian Cinema has to offer. It was inaugurated by Yash Chopra and was held at the Pathe Tuschinski Theatre. An IIFA Workshop was also held which served as a unique meeting between some prominent filmmakers from India and Dutch film professionals. Key speakers at the workshop included Karan Johar, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar and Abhishek Bachc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucky Kabootar
Lucky Kabootar () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language Romantic comedy, romantic-comedy film, directed by Shammi Chhabra and produced by Karan Raj Kanwar. Lucky (Eijaz Khan) loves 'modern' Kammo (Shradha Das) but ends up marrying the girl-next-door Lakshmi (Kulraj Randhawa). An accident leads him to believe that his wife is dead. Cast *Eijaz Khan as Lucky *Ravi Kishan as Sunny *Shraddha Das as Kammo *Sanjay Mishra (actor), Sanjay Mishra as Sexidas Babaji *Kulraj Randhawa as Laxmi Soundtrack References External links * * 2014 films 2010s Hindi-language films Indian romantic comedy films 2014 romantic comedy films {{2010s-Hindi-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kal Kissne Dekha
''Kal Kissne Dekha'' (; contextually: Who knows what will happen tomorrow?) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic science fiction film directed by Vivek Sharma, who earlier directed '' Bhootnath''. The film introduces debutantes Jackky Bhagnani and Vaishali Desai. It has been reported to have similarities with the 2007 Hollywood film ''Next'', starring Nicolas Cage. ''Kal Kissne Dekha'' was released on 12 June 2009. Upon release, it received negative reviews. Plot Nihal Singh is a teen from Chandigarh who loves to build complicated gadgets to learn what is behind science. He has a brilliant mind and dreams of studying at an elite science institute. When he is accepted into his dream college in Mumbai, he discovers college is a whole new world, with new people and new challenges. At college, Nihal is attracted to Meesha, a proud, rude brat. She cannot accept that Nihal is managing to charm everyone his way, including Professor Siddharth Verma, the warden of the college. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
36 China Town
''36 China Town'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller comedy film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Subhash Ghai. It is an official adaption of the 1992 American film '' Once upon a Crime'' (which in turn is a remake of the 1960 Italian film '' Crimen''). The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshaye Khanna, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Shauq, Upen Patel (in his debut), Paresh Rawal, Payal Rohatgi, Johnny Lever and Tannaz Irani; while Isha Koppikar, Priyanka Chopra and Tanushree Dutta make special appearances. The film follows the investigation of a police officer trying to find the killer of a wealthy casino owner, Sonia Chang. Plot The only child of millionaire Sonia Chang, Vicky, has been kidnapped. To get her son back, she puts out a reward of 25 lakh rupees. She lives in her huge mansion named "36 China Town" in Goa with a housekeeper couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lobo. Sonia is consoled by Rocky, a local. Raj, a struggling actor, and Priya, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Bird In Danger
''Baaz: A Bird in Danger'' (English:- Falcon: A Bird in Danger) is 2003 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Tinnu Verma, starring Sunil Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Karishma Kapoor, Dino Morea and Preeti Jhangiani. Plot The film opens with the life of a child born with a strange disorder where he tends to destroy anything that fascinates him. His father had committed suicide and his mother is declared mentally ill. The doctors diagnose that he has inherited this condition genetically. He would be looked after by his grandmother. Then the film moves to Nainital 17 years later, where Neha Chopra from Delhi comes to Nainital to work as an interior designer for Jai Singh Dabral, the city Mayor who is also a womaniser and attracted to Neha, at one of his secluded and deserted mansions. A serial killer is said to be on the prowl in the city, killing beautiful women ruthlessly and who is always eluding the police, getting away from the law without evidence if at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humraaz
''Humraaz'' (transl. ''Confidant'') is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by the duo Abbas–Mustan. The film stars Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna, and Ameesha Patel and marks the third collaboration between Deol and the director duo. The film is loosely inspired by the 1998 American film ''A Perfect Murder'', which itself was a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's film ''Dial M for Murder'' (1954), based on Frederick Knott's 1952 stage play of the same name. ''Humraaz'' was later remade in Tamil as '' Girivalam''. Its soundtrack, composed by Himesh Reshammiya, was among the highest-selling Bollywood albums of the year. ''Humraaz'' was released on 5 July 2002 and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful plot, music, and performances, with particular praise directed towards Khanna's performance. The film emerged as a commercial success at the box office, grossing approximately ₹29.7 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Abbas–Mustan, with a screenplay by Javed Siddiqui and story by Neeraj Vora. Produced by Nazim Rizvi, the film stars Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Preity Zinta, with music composed by Anu Malik and lyrics by Sameer. The narrative follows a wealthy married couple who, unable to conceive a child, hire a sex worker to serve as a surrogate mother, leading to emotional and social complications. The film was inspired by the Tamil film ''Avan Aval Adhu'' (1980), and explores themes of surrogacy, societal taboo, and unconventional family structures. Principal photography took place in Switzerland and various locations in India. The film’s subject matter generated widespread attention, as it was one of the earliest mainstream Hindi films to address surrogacy—a subject rarely depicted in Indian cinema at the time. Initially scheduled for release on 22 December 2000, ''Chori Chori Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baadshah (1999 Film)
''Baadshah'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Abbas–Mustan. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Twinkle Khanna in the lead roles and Amrish Puri, Rakhee Gulzar, Johnny Lever and Razak Khan in supporting roles. It was released on 27 August 1999. Khan earned a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role nomination for his performance in the film. The film's plot is loosely based on the 1995 American film ''Nick of Time''. Plot Raj a.k.a. Baadshah runs a detective agency out of a Bombay office full of cheesy detective gadgetry. He has a chief assistant Ramlal and other employees. Baadshah receives little business and is desperate for a big break. Suraj Singh Thapar is a tycoon whose bio-chemical plant is being shut down by the Chief Minister of Goa, Gayatri Bachchan following a major industrial accident. Thapar resolves to have her assassinated. His assistant Rani, hires Shiva, Mumbai's notorious contract-killer. K. Jhunjhunwala come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldier (1998 Indian Film)
''Soldier'' is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan, written by Sachin Bhowmick and Shyam Goel and produced by Tips Industries. The film stars Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta, alongside Rakhee Gulzar, Farida Jalal, Suresh Oberoi, Dalip Tahil, Sharat Saxena, Salim Ghouse and Ashish Vidyarthi in supporting roles. ''Soldier'' was released on 20 November 1998 and became the second highest-grossing film of the year of Bollywood of India after '. At the 44th Filmfare Awards, ''Soldier'' received 5 nominations, including Best Director (Abbas–Mustan) and Best Supporting Actress (Raakhee), and won 2 awards, including Best Female Debut (Zinta, also for '). The film was remade in Dhallywood as ' in 2000 and Tamil as ' in 2009. Plot In Barmer, 1978, corrupt Indian Army low ranked soldiers Pratap Singh, Virender Sinha, Jaswant Dalal along with Virender's brother Baldev have been stealing arms and ammunition led by a mysterious man kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharaja (1998 Film)
''Maharaja'' is a 1998 Indian Hindi superhero film directed by Anil Sharma. It stars Govinda and Manisha Koirala in the title roles. Plot Fearing his death, Ranbir Singh (Salim Ghouse) decides to kill Kohinoor when he is a child, though in vain. After 20 years, Kohinoor (Govinda) returns to claim his rightful place in the kingdom. He has developed advanced powers over matter and animals, which he uses to his advance to free his nanny, Ameenabi (Aruna Irani) who is being held by Ranbir and his associates. Kohinoor must pass numerous tests, including being exploited by a television reporter, Shaili Mathur (Manisha Koirala), who claims that she loves him; and fight hungry, blinded, man-eating lions. Cast * Govinda as Prince Kohinoor Karan * Manisha Koirala as Shaili Mathur * Raj Babbar as Ali * Salim Ghouse as Ranbir Singh * Shakti Kapoor as Bhalu Prasad Bihari Orey * Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Hanuman Baba * Prem Chopra as Suryamani * Ishrat Ali as Devkaran * Aparajita Bhushan as Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
