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Stardust Award For Best Film
The Stardust Best Film is chosen by the readers of the annual Stardust magazine. The award honours a film that has made an impact since 2009. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. See also * Stardust Awards * Bollywood * Cinema of India The cinema of India, consisting of Film, motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various #Cinema by language, film indus ... References * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Stardust Star Of The Year Award - Male Stardust Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jab We Met
''Jab We Met'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Dhilin Mehta under his banner Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor with Tarun Arora, Saumya Tandon and Dara Singh in supporting roles. Primarily based in Mumbai, Bhatinda and Shimla, the film tells the story of Aditya Kashyap, a heartbroken businessman who boards a train, where he meets a talkative Punjabi girl, Geet Dhillon. While they miss their train, Geet and Aditya begin a journey together to her home and what follows is a love that changes them. The songs are composed by Pritam, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. ''Jab We Met'' was released in the United Kingdom a day before its worldwide release on 25 October 2007. Since its release, the film has garnered widespread critical acclaim and was among the top-grossing Hindi films of the year, grossing over ₹50.9 crore. The film was later remade in Tamil as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhilin Mehta
Dhilin Mehta is an Indian film producer. He served as the chief executive officer of Ashtavinayak Cine Vision. He produced the DD1 serial Aamrapali in 2002. He started his career with small budget films like '' Fun2shh'' and '' Agnipankh'' and then led Ashtavinayak to bigger budgets and blockbusters. Since Ashtavinayak was suspended from trading in 2012, Mehta was arrested by the Rajasthan Police at the international airport in Mumbai in January 2013, just hours before he was scheduled to board a flight to Dubai. He was granted bail on the same day. Filmography Producer * ''Bol Bachchan'' (2012) * '' Rockstar'' (2011) * '' Golmaal 3'' (2010) * ''Dabangg'' (2010) * '' Khatta Meetha (2010) * ''Blue'' (2009) * ''Luck'' (2009) * '' Maharathi'' (2008) * ''Golmaal Returns'' (2008) * ''Superstar'' (2008) * ''Jab We Met ''Jab We Met'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Dhilin Mehta under his banner Shr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Wednesday!
''A Wednesday!'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film written and directed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Anjum Rizvi and Shital Bhatia under UTV Motion Pictures and Friday Filmworks. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher, and is set between 2 pm and 6 pm on a Wednesday. The film depicts a confrontation between a police commissioner and an anonymous caller who threatens to detonate bombs throughout Mumbai if four terrorists are not freed from police custody. Released on 5 September 2008, it received widespread critical acclaim and emerged as a commercial success. It was also granted tax exemption in the state of Maharashtra. Subsequently, it won a number of awards including the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the 56th National Film Awards. It went on to be remade in Tamil and Telugu simultaneously as '' Unnaipol Oruvan'' and ''Eenadu'' (both 2009), and as an English-language Sri Lankan film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UTV Motion Pictures
UTV Motion Pictures (also known as Disney UTV from 2012–13) was the feature film unit of UTV Software Communications founded by Ronnie Screwvala and Zarina Screwvala in 1996 as UTV Motion Pictures Plc., the film distribution division of UTV Software Communications. It was one of the leading film studios in India and one of the largest production studios in South Asia. The studio's activities spanned creative development, production, marketing, distribution, licensing, merchandising, and worldwide syndication of films in Indian territories. It was also a distribution label of Disney for feature films produced by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in India. UTV Motion Pictures had a library of domestic regional films and animation productions alongside select international productions with the studio moving into film production in Bollywood, and further expanding in Hollywood in partnership with studios such as 20th Century Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Sony Pictures. In Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chintu Ji
''Chintu Ji'' is a Bollywood film that was released on 4 September 2009. It stars Rishi Kapoor, Priyanshu Chaterjee, and Kulraj Randhawa. It was directed by Ranjit Kapoor and written by Shabbir Ahmed. The film was released on Rishi Kapoor's 57th Birthday. Plot Rishi (Rishi Kapoor), the son of legendary Raj Kapoor, decides to try his hand at politics and, to garner support, relocates to his birth village, Hadbahedi. The village is located in an isolated area where most trains do not stop, and electricity is only available for 6 hours a day. He decides to shoot a film 'Khooni Khazana' with producer/director Malkani. Once there, he secretly makes a deal to lend his name to an alcoholic beverage in exchange for a plot of land in nearby Triphala and one crore rupees, while pledging to the naive villagers that he has no intention of relocating anywhere. Misled villagers believe Hadbahedi will get popular and modernized and decide to assist him with all their might. Things escalate int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms also owns Alt Balaji, the platform known for producing adult rated content. Balaji Telefilms also produces reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, and factual programming. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. In the 2000s, the company produced some historic blockbusters, which included ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', '' Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', '' Kaahin Kissii Roz'', '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', '' Kahiin to Hoga'', '' Kkusum'', '' Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii'' and '' Kasamh Se'' amongst several others. In the 2010s the company produced several hugely successful drama series which includes '' Pavitra Rishta'', '' Tere Liye'', '' Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'', '' Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'', '' Jodha Akbar'', '' Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'', '' Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragini MMS
''Ragini MMS'' is a 2011 Indian found-footage horror film directed by Pawan Kripalani and produced by Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. It was released on 13 May 2011 (Friday the 13th). The film is inspired by the 2007 American supernatural horror film ''Paranormal Activity'' and is partly based on the real story of a girl from Delhi named Deepika. Plot The whole film is shot as a homemade movie, starting with Uday arriving at Ragini's home. After asking Uday where they are heading and getting no response, Ragini's friend, Pia, gets upset and wants Uday to leave their house immediately. Uday pays no heed to her, wakes Ragini up from her sleep, and tells her to get ready for their weekend getaway. They then travel to Uday's 'house' – a mysterious abandoned building at a deserted location. Ragini's mom calls her to ask her whereabouts, but Ragini lies and hangs up. It is revealed that Uday is involved in the business of making and selling sex tapes of innoce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vicky Donor
''Vicky Donor'' is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by actor John Abraham in his maiden production venture with Sunil Lulla under Eros International and Ronnie Lahiri under Rising Sun Films. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam, with Annu Kapoor and Dolly Ahluwalia in pivotal roles. The concept is set against the background of sperm donation and infertility within a Bengali-Punjabi household. Both Ayushmann and Yami made their film debut through this film. ''Vicky Donor'' was released on 20 April 2012 at around 750 screens in India. The film opened to universal critical acclaim and performed strongly at the box office. It became a commercial success grossing 66.32 crore worldwide, against a budget of 10 crore. At the 60th National Film Awards, ''Vicky Donor'' won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. At the 58th Filmfare Awards, it received 8 nominations, includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Abraham (actor)
John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Known for his stoic action hero persona, he is a recipient of a National Film Award along with nominations for four Filmfare Awards. Abraham has appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list since 2017. After a successful modelling career, Abraham made his acting debut with the erotic thriller film '' Jism'' (2003), a sleeper hit. He rose to prominence with the action film '' Dhoom'' (2004) and the comedies ''Garam Masala'' (2005), '' Taxi No. 9211'' (2006), and '' Dostana'' (2008). He also starred in the critically acclaimed dramas ''Water'' (2005), ''Kabul Express'' (2006) and '' New York'' (2009), the last of which also turned out to be a commercial success. Despite several commercial failures in the subsequent decade, Abraham achieved success with the 2013 action thrillers ''Race 2'' and ''Shootout at Wadala'' and drama '' Madras Cafe'', and the ensemble comedies '' Hous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen (2014 Film)
''Queen'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Vikas Bahl and produced by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Madhu Mantena. The film stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead role, with Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao playing supporting roles. The film follows the story of Rani Mehra, a diffident Punjabi girl from New Delhi who embarks on her honeymoon to Paris and Amsterdam by herself after her fiancé calls off their wedding. Bahl co-wrote the script of ''Queen'' with Chaitally Parmar and Parveez Shaikh. Anvita Dutt Guptan wrote the dialogues for the film. Ranaut, who was encouraged by Bahl to improvise her lines during filming, is recognized as an additional dialogue writer. Amit Trivedi provided the musical score and Guptan also wrote the lyrics. Principal photography of ''Queen'' began in 2012 and took 45 days to complete. ''Queen'' received universal critical acclaim, praised for its direction, screenplay and Ranaut's titular performance, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Films
Phantom Studios (formerly Phantom Films) is an Indian film production and distribution company established by Madhu Mantena, Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, and Vikramaditya Motwane. It was founded in 2011 by all four of them, and was cited as the "directors' company". In March 2015, Reliance Entertainment picked up 50% stake in the company. The company made its debut in the film industry with its first production, Lootera in 2013. Directed by Motwane, the period romance featured actors Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles. The film was a collaboration with Balaji Motion Pictures, serving as a co-producer. Next year, the company co-produced the romantic comedies Hasee Toh Phasee starring Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra directed by Vinil Mathew, and Queen directed by Vikas Bahl starring Kangana Ranaut and Lisa Haydon. Both the films were critical and commercial successes, with the latter also winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
