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Ticket To Bollywood (TV Series)
''Ticket to Bollywood'' is a reality show produced by Urban Brew Studios for NDTV and aired on NDTV Prime - India's first 2-in-1 channel on weekdays for two months, beginning from 17 March 2014. The finale was aired on 6 June 2014. The reality show was judged by the casting director Mukesh Chhabra, Bollywood actress Mahima Chaudhary and singer Jasbir Jassi. Jassi was later replaced by director Kunal Kohli. The winners of the show were Arjun Fauzdar and Ankitta Sharma. Format Hosted by singer-actor-dancer, Manasi Scott and entertainment journalist Vikram Thapa, the show auditioned almost 30,000 people across the country of which 31 were selected and a further shortlisted 20 made it to the finals. The reality show was sponsored by Videocon D2H and VLCC. The 20 contestants were mentored by prominent Bollywood figures like Gauahar Khan, Ashley Lobo, Rajpal Yadav and many others. The main acting mentor for the contestants was Rajesh Khera who was an integral part of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NDTV
New Delhi Television Ltd is an Indian news media company focusing on broadcast and digital news publication. It was founded in 1984 by economist Prannoy Roy and journalist Radhika Roy. NDTV began as a production house for news segments, contracted by the public broadcaster Doordarshan and international satellite channels when television broadcasting was a state monopoly, and transitioned into India's first independent news network. The company launched the first 24x7 news channel in partnership with Star India in 1998. In 2003, it became an independent broadcasting network with the simultaneous launch of the Hindi and English language news channels NDTV India and NDTV 24x7. In 2022, the Adani Group, noted for its close ties with the BJP, acquired a majority stake in the company. Adani's takeover led many prominent members of the channel to resign, including Ravish Kumar. History 1984–1998: Doordarshan era In 1984, the journalist Radhika Roy and her husband, econo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gauahar Khan
Gauahar Khan (born 23 August 1983) is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She is Winner of Bigg Boss season 7, Gauhar appears in Hindi films and television. She started her career as a model and participated in the Femina Miss India contest in 2002. After appearing in dance songs, Khan made her acting debut with Yash Raj Films's '' Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'' (2009). Khan later starred in films such as the action thriller ''Game'' (2011), the revenge drama '' Ishaqzaade'' (2012), the suspense thriller ''Fever'' (2016), the romantic comedy '' Badrinath Ki Dulhania'' (2017) and the Indian period drama '' Begum Jaan'' (2017). In 2013, she participated in '' Bigg Boss 7'' and emerged as the winner. Early life Khan was born on 23 August 1983 in a Muslim family in Pune, Maharashtra to Zafar and Razia Khan. She completed her schooling from Mount Carmel Convent School, Pune. She is the youngest of five siblings and the sister of actress Nigaar Khan. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Indian Television Series Debuts
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Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan (; born 2 November 1965), also known by the initialism SRK, is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi cinema. Referred to in the media as the "Padishah, Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan", he has Shah Rukh Khan filmography, appeared in more than 100 films, and earned List of awards and nominations received by Shah Rukh Khan, numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. He has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Order of Arts and Letters and Legion of Honour by the Government of France. Khan has a significant following in Asia and the Non-resident Indian and Overseas Citizen of India, Indian diaspora worldwide. In terms of audience size and income, several media outlets have described him as one of the most successful film stars in the world. Many of his films thematise Indian national identity and connections with diaspora communities, or gender, racial, social and religiou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a city and union territory in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Situated near the foothills of the Shivalik range of Himalayas, it borders Haryana to the east and Punjab in the remaining directions. Chandigarh constitutes the bulk of the Chandigarh Capital Region or Greater Chandigarh, which also includes the adjacent satellite cities of Panchkula in Haryana and Mohali in Punjab. It is located 260 km (162 miles) northwest of New Delhi and 229 km (143 miles) southeast of Amritsar and 104 km (64 miles) southwest of Shimla. Chandigarh is one of the earliest planned cities in post independence India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design. The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, which built upon earlier plans created by the Polish architect Maciej Nowicki and the American planner Albert Mayer. Narinder Singh Lamba, in the capacity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its Bank (geography), right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of . According to the 2011 census, Delhi's city proper population was over 11 million, while the NCT's population was about 16.8 million. The topography of the medieval fort Purana Qila on the banks of the river Yamuna matches the literary description of the citadel Indraprastha in the Sanskrit epic ''Mahabharata''; however, excavations in the area have revealed no signs of an ancient built environment. From the early 13th century until the mid-19th century, Delhi was the capital of two major empires, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajesh Khera
Rajesh Khera (''Rājēśa Khērā'') is an Indian television actor and voice actor who has acted in many Hindi films and is remembered for the role of fashion designer Maddy in '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''. He was recently seen as a contender in a TV reality show Survivor (2011) which aired on Star Plus. He played the role of Acharya Devvrat in the TV serial ''Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat''. Filmography Films * '' Hazaar Chaurasi'' (from Kashmir) * '' Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'' (1998) * ''Hu Tu Tu'' (1999) * '' Taal'' (1999) as Brij Mohan Mehta * '' Josh'' (2000) as Matwyn * '' Tum Bin'' (2001) as Shekhar's Friend 'Bosco' * '' 23rd March 1931: Shaheed'' (2002) as Sardar Ajit Singh * '' Om Jai Jagadish'' (2002) as Fake Audio CD manufacturer * '' Jaal: The Trap'' (2003) as Journalist Alok Dass (Ajay's Friend) * '' Samay'' (2003) as Postmortem Doctor * '' Naach'' (2004) as Director * '' Karam'' (2005) as Bull * '' Tango Charlie'' (2005) as BSF soldier Sangraam Singh * '' The Train' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Naurang Yadav (born 16 March 1971) is an Indian actor and comedian. His breakthrough came in Ram Gopal Varma's ''Jungle'' (2000) with a negative role. Although Yadav has gained widespread recognition for his slapstick comic performances over the years and has been nominated for several awards such as Filmfare and Screen Awards. Some of his most notable works include '' Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003), ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' (2004), '' Waqt: The Race Against Time'' (2005), '' Phir Hera Pheri'' (2006), '' Partner'' (2007), '' Bhool Bhulaiyaa '' (2007), '' Bhoothnath'', '' Krazzy 4'' (both 2008), '' Krrish 3'' (2013), '' Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 '' (2022) and the Priyadarshan films such as '' Hungama'' (2003), ''Garam Masala'' , '' Malamaal Weekly'' (both 2005), ''Chup Chup Ke'', '' Bhagam Bhag'' (both 2006), He has starred in leading roles and serious characters including '' Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon'' (2003), '' Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh'' (2005), '' Rama Rama Kya Hai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Lobo
Ashley Lobo is an Indian-Australian choreographer of Goan origin and is considered to be a spearhead of international dance in India. He was also one of the three judges for the Indian reality dance talent show ''India's Dancing Superstar'' on Star Plus. He is the Founder oThe Danceworxand the Founder & Artistic Director oNavdhara India Dance Theatre Career Ashley Lobo’s career in performing arts consists of over 40 years of performing, choreographing, and teaching - both in India and internationally. He has choreographed extensively for stage and cinema, with over 35 feature films and as many stage productions to his credit. He trained in Sydney, Australia at the Bodenweiser Dance Centre. In 1998, Ashley founded The Danceworx Performing Arts Academy (TDX), considered to be a leading institute for learning international dance in India with studios across New Delhi, NCR and Mumbai. In 2015, he founded Navdhara India Dance Theatre (NIDT), one of India’s premier artistic c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vandana Luthra
Vandana Luthra (born July 12, 1959) is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of VLCC Health Care Ltd, a beauty and wellness conglomerate represented in Asia, the GCC and Africa. Early life and education Vandana Luthra was born in New Delhi in 1959. Her father was a mechanical engineer and her mother was an ayurvedic doctor who was running a charitable initiative - Amar Jyoti. This motivated her to impact people's lives, and hence, after completing her graduation from the Polytechnic for Women in New Delhi she went to Europe to gain expertise in beauty, food and nutrition and skin care. Career Vandana Luthra started VLCC in 1989, as a beauty and wellness center chain headquartered in New Delhi. She was appointed the first chairperson of the Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council in 2014. This initiative is backed by the government of India and offers skills training for the beauty industry. Luthra is also the chairperson of the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukesh Chhabra
Mukesh Chhabra (born 27 May 1984) is an Indian casting director, filmmaker and actor. Some of his notable works include ''Bajrangi Bhaijan'' (2015), ''Bombay Velvet'' (2015), '' Dangal'' (2016), '' Dil Bechara'' (2020), '' Scam 1992'' (2020), '' Laal Singh Chaddha'' (2022), ''Commando'' (2023), '' Jawan'' (2023), '' Dunki'' (2023), ''Chamak'' (2023) and '' Kafas'' (2023). Early life and education He was born in Delhi in 1984. He studied acting at the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts. He completed a six-year acting and teaching stint with the ‘Theatre in Education’ Company (TIE) affiliated with the National School of Drama in New Delhi. Career He started his career as an assistant casting director in 2006 with '' Rang De Basanti''. In 2012, he played a cameo in Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2, which also featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Manoj Bajpayee. In 2015, he was the casting director for Kabir Khan's '' Bajrangi Bhaijan,'' starring Salman Kha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Videocon D2H
DishTV India Ltd. (stylised as dishtv) is an Indian subscription based satellite television provider based in Noida. DishTV was launched by the Zee Group on 2 October 2003. It ranked #437 and #5 on the list of media companies in Fortune India 500 roster of India's largest corporations in 2011. Dish TV was also voted India's most trusted DTH brand according to the Brand Trust Report 2014, a study conducted by Trust Research Advisory. On 22 March 2018, Dish TV completed a merger with Videocon d2h, creating the largest DTH provider in India at the time of merger. History DishTV launched the first DTH service in India on 2 October 2003. The company decided not to compete against entrenched cable operators in metros and urban areas, and instead focused on providing services to rural areas and regions not serviced by cable television. Jawahar Goel, who led the launch, recalled 10 years later, "We hardly had four transponders and could offer only 48 channels, compared to analog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
