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Vikram (2022 Film)
Vikram may refer to: * Vikram (name), a male name in the Hindu and christian community * Vikram (rocket family), under development rocket family by Skyroot Aerospace Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited is an Indian private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider headquartered in Hyderabad. The company was founded by former engineers and scientists from ISRO. It aims to develop and launch ... * Vikram (spacecraft), an Indian Moon lander * Vikram, a character based on Vikramaditya in '' Baital Pachisi'' ** Vikram, a character based on the above in the 2017 Indian film '' Vikram Vedha'' and its 2022 remake * ''Vikram'' (1986 Tamil film) * ''Vikram'' (1986 Telugu film) * ''Vikram'' (2022 Tamil film) * Vikram (actor) (born 1966), Indian actor * Vikram Bajaj, character in the 2001 Indian film '' Ajnabee'', played by Akshay Kumar See also * Bikram (other) * Vikramarka (other) * Raja Vikramarka (other) * Vikram Samvat (Vikram' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (name)
Vikram, also Vickram, Vickrum, is a given name. The most common understanding of the name Vikram is ''valorous''—one who is wise, brave and strong as well as victorious. Like many Hindu names, the name Vikram has a number of significant interpretations and connections. Etymology Sanskrit In Sanskrit, Vikrama is composed of two roots: *vi: abbreviated form of the root ''vis-'', meaning "to work" *Krama: a step, stride, or path A literal interpretation of this combination is a "worker's stride". This is the original etymology. Alternate interpretation Another possible etymological interpretation of Vikram is * vik-: Sanskrit/Indo-European root referring to victory/smart/handsome * ram-: referring to the deity Rama Though the -kr- phoneme in Sanskrit/Hindi is differently represented in this etymology, so the spelling and pronunciation in Devangari would not be the same, its English spelling and pronunciation is unchanged, making it a homonym, which can be interpreted to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (actor)
Kennedy John Victor (born 17 April 1966), better known by his stage name Vikram, is an Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema and has also acted in Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He is among the most decorated actors in Tamil cinema, with awards including seven Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Amongst his other honours include the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2004 and an honorary doctorate by the Popular University of Milan in May 2011. Vikram is the first actor from India, to receive the Doctorate in the history of the European Universities, in acting. Based on the earnings of Indian celebrities, Vikram was included in the '' Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list for 2016 and 2018. Vikram debuted with ''En Kadhal Kanmani'' (1990) followed by several language films. He found his major breakthrough playing a rogue-turned-lover in Bala's tragedy film '' Sethu'' (199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikramaditya (other)
Vikramaditya was a legendary emperor of ancient India. Vikramaditya may also refer to: People * Chandragupta Vikramaditya (Chandragupta II), the 375–415 CE Gupta king * Yasodharman of Malwa (6th century); adopted the title ''Vikramaditya'' * Vikramaditya I (655–680), Chalukya king * Vikramaditya II (733–744), Chalukya king * Vikramaditya V (1008–1015), Chalukya king * Vikramaditya VI (1076–1126), Chalukya king * Hemachandra Vikramaditya (Hemu), 16th-century Hindu king * Vikramaditya Vikramaditya ( IAST: ') was a legendary king who has been featured in hundreds of traditional stories including those in ''Baital Pachisi'' and ''Singhasan Battisi''. Many describe him as ruler with his capital at Ujjain (Pataliputra or Prati ..., Tamil actor Other uses * INS ''Vikramaditya'', Kiev-class aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy * ''Vikramaditya'' (film), a 1945 Hindi historical drama film {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram Samvat
Vikram Samvat ( IAST: ''Vikrama Samvat''; abbreviated VS) or Bikram Sambat B.S. and also known as the Vikrami calendar, is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent. Vikram Samvat is generally 57 years ahead of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to April, when it is ahead by 56 years. Alongside Nepal Sambat, it is one of the two official calendars used in Nepal. In India, it is used in several states. The traditional Vikram Samvat calendar, as used in India, uses lunar months and solar sidereal years. The Nepali Bikram Sambat introduced in 1901 CE, also uses a solar sidereal year. History A number of ancient and medieval inscriptions used the Vikram Samvat. Although it was reportedly named after the legendary king Vikramaditya, the term "Vikrama Samvat" does not appear in the historical record before the 9th century; the same calendar system is found with other names, such as Krita and Malava. In colonial scholarship, the era was believed to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikramarka (other)
Vikramarka may refer to: *Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka (born 1961), Indian politician *''Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling adventure film, produced by P. V. V. Satyanarayana Murthy under the P.V.V.S.M. Productions banner and directed by Jampana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, and Kanta R ...'', 1960 Telugu film See also * Raja Vikramarka (other) {{Disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bikram (other) , a form of "hot yoga"
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Bikram may refer to People * Bikram Choudhury (born 1944), founder of Bikram Yoga * Bikram Grewal, Indian ornithologist * Bikram Keshari Deo (1952–2009), Indian politician * Bikram Singh (musician) (born 1980), bhangra musician and lawyer * Bikram Singh Majithia, Indian politician Other uses * Bikram, Patna, a town in India * Bikram Yoga Bikram Yoga is a system of hot yoga, a type of yoga as exercise, devised by Bikram Choudhury and based on the teachings of B. C. Ghosh, that became popular in the early 1970s. Classes consist of a fixed sequence of 26 postures, practised in a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajnabee (2001 Film)
''Ajnabee'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Vijay Galani. It stars Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Bipasha Basu, with Johnny Lever, Dalip Tahil, Narendra Bedi and Sharat Saxena in supporting roles. The story involves arround Raj and Priya befriend their new neighbours Vicky and Sonia. One day, Raj wakes up in Vicky's house and finds out that Sonia is killed and he is framed for it. He goes on the run in order to prove himself innocent. The film is an adaptation of the 1992 American thriller '' Consenting Adults''. The film marked second collaboration between Kumar and Abbas–Mustan after '' Khiladi'' (1992) as well as the second collaboration between Deol and Abbas–Mustan after ''Soldier'' (1998). The music was composed by Anu Malik. The film was released on 21 September 2001 and received mixed reviews from the critics with praise for the performances of Kumar and Basu but was a moderate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (2022 Film)
''Vikram'' is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who co-wrote the script with Rathna Kumar and produced by Kamal Haasan who also stars in the titular role as agent Vikram, who leads a black-ops squad that aims to bring down a drug syndicate led by Sandhanam ( Vijay Sethupathi). The film also stars Fahadh Faasil, Kalidas Jayaram, Narain and Chemban Vinod Jose, while Suriya appears in a cameo role. A spiritual successor of the identically-named 1986 Tamil film, it is the second installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe following ''Kaithi'' (2019). Kanagaraj was signed by Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International for a proposed script in late 2019, planned for Rajinikanth in the lead role that was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. He then announced another project during September 2020, featured Haasan in the lead role as well as the producer, whose title ''Vikram'' was announced in November, and the film went on an exten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (rocket Family)
The Vikram (Sanskrit: ', ; Namesake: Vikram Sarabhai) is a family of small-lift launch vehicles being developed by Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian startup aerospace company. Before a full orbital launch, a suborbital flight of rocket designated "Vikram-S" was performed on 18 November 2022 by the name of mission ''Prarambh'' (). Overview Skyroot Aerospace has successfully tested Vikram S, the sounding rocket. Vikram I is currently under development while the heavier launchers of Vikram II and Vikram III are proposed. Vikram I The Vikram I, first rocket in the series, has three solid fuel-powered stages each with a burn time ranging between 80 and 100 seconds and the final stage is Raman engine. The Raman engine is powered by MMH and NTO liquid fuels in a cluster of four engines that generate 3.4 kN thrust. These Raman Engines will be used to do final adjustments in the orbit of the stage. Vikram I is designed to lift 290 kg to a 500 km Sun synchronous polar orb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (1986 Telugu Film)
''Vikram'' is a 1986 Telugu-language romantic action film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao, produced by Akkineni Venkat under the Annapurna Studios banner. Nagarjuna, Shobana and music was composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a remake of the Hindi film ''Hero'' (1983) and it is the debut of Nagarjuna as a hero. Plot The film starts with Sardar being taken to prison. To get out of the situation, he writes to his best man, Vikram. Vikram goes to Ananda Rao and warns him. He then kidnaps Ananda Rao's daughter Radha. He tells her that he is a police officer and they fall in love; however, she finds out that he is a goon. Nevertheless, she does not leave him but urges him to surrender. Transformed by true love, Vikram surrenders himself to the police and is imprisoned for two years. Back home, Radha tells her brother Rambabu the whole truth. To keep Radha from marrying someone else, he calls his friend Tommy to put on a show that Radha and Tommy love each other. Tommy misunde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (1986 Tamil Film)
''Vikram'' is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Rajasekhar and stars Kamal Haasan, Sathyaraj, Amjad Khan, Lissy, Dimple Kapadia, Charuhasan and Janagaraj. This is the first Indian film to use computer for recording the songs and was adapted from a novel of same name written by Sujatha. This was Malayalam film actress, Lissy's Tamil film debut who was initially credited as Preethi as well as Hindi film actress, Dimple Kapadia's Tamil film debut. Although the film opened to mixed reviews, it performed very well at the box office and turned out to be a commercially successful venture for Raaj Kamal Films International, crossing 100 days in theatres. A sequel with the same name was released on 3 June 2022, carrying forward the story with Haasan reprising his role of Agent Vikram. Plot On 15 March, Ashraf Hussain, Francis Adaikalaraj, RD Bohra are convicted and sentenced to 25 years' imprisonment for their involvement in various anti-nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
