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Welcome To Sajjanpur
''Welcome to Sajjanpur'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Shreyas Talpade and Amrita Rao. The film is inspired by the 1977 film '' Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein''. Plot Mahadev (Shreyas Talpade) is an unemployed graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from Satna College who lives with his mother and is forced to make a living writing letters for the uneducated people of his village. His real ambition is to become a novel writer. Through his humble occupation, Mahadev has the potential to impact numerous lives. The movie is a satirical but warm-hearted portrait of life in rural India. He realizes this passion when an aunt of his wants him to write a letter to her son, who has treated his mother with disrespect, and the letter seemed to have worked. This made her aunt tell the villagers what an amazing writer he truly was. Initially the village folk would come to his home to get their letters written, but his mother did not approve of it, so he de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shyam Benegal
Shyam Benegal (14 December 1934 – 23 December 2024) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he is widely considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s. He has received several accolades, including eighteen National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and a Nandi Award. In 2005, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 1976, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour of the country, and in 1991, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour for his contributions in the field of arts. He died on 23 December 2024, aged 90, at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, where he was receiving treatment for chronic kidney disease. Benegal was born in Hyderabad to Sridhar B. Benegal who was prominent in the field of photography. Starting his career as a copywriter, he made his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divya Dutta
Divya Dutta (born 25 September 1977) is an Indian actress. She has appeared primarily in Hindi and Punjabi language, Punjabi cinema, and has received accolades including a National Film Award and a Filmfare OTT Awards, Filmfare OTT Award. Dutta debuted in Hindi cinema in 1994 with the film ''Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna'', which she followed with a lead role in the 1995 drama ''Veergati''. She garnered attention for playing the lead role of Zainab, a Muslim wife separated from her Sikh husband, in the 1999 Punjabi film ''Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh'', set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India. Dutta gained further attention for her supporting roles in the romantic drama ''Veer-Zaara'' (2004), the comedy ''Welcome to Sajjanpur'' (2008), the dramas ''Delhi-6'' (2009), ''Stanley Ka Dabba'' (2011) and ''Heroine (2012 film), Heroine'' (2012), and the thriller ''Badlapur (film), Badlapur'' (2015). In 2013, she gained acclaim for playing the sister of Milkha Singh i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunidhi Chauhan
Sunidhi Chauhan (pronounced ; born Nidhi Chauhan, 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer. Known for her Bold vocal range, she has recorded songs for films in several Indian languages and List of awards and nominations received by Sunidhi Chauhan, received accolades including three Filmfare Awards and a Filmfare Award South. She is often praised for her charismatic stage presence and Vocal belting ability. Born in Delhi, she began performing at local gatherings at the age of 5 and made her career debut at the age of 13, with the film ''Shastra (film), Shastra'' (1996). During the year, she won the first singing reality show titled ''Meri Awaz Suno'' and rose to prominence after recording "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" from ''Mast (film), Mast'' (1999). It won her Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer, Best Female Playback Singer. She is known for her versatility as a vocalist. Her second breakthrough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shreya Ghoshal
Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable vocal expressions, Ghoshal is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of the Indian subcontinent. She has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian and foreign languages and received numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, one Maharashtra State Award, one Telengana gaddar award, BFJA Awards, seven Filmfare Awards and ten Filmfare Awards South. Ghoshal began learning music at the age of four. Beginning her training in classical music at the age of six, she made her singing debut with the 2002 romantic drama '' Devdas'' (2002) after winning the television singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma. Her debut songs " Bairi Piya" and " Dola Re Dola" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohit Chauhan
Mohit Chauhan (born 11 March 1966) is an Indian playback singer, known for his work in Hindi films. He was a part of the Silk Route (band), Silk Route band. Chauhan has received two Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer and three Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Male, Zee Cine Award For Best Male Playback Singer awards. He has recorded several songs for films and albums many different languages, and is one of the most prominent Indi-pop, Indipop singers. Early life Mohit Chauhan was born in the town of Nahan, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, on 11 March 1966. He has an elder brother and a younger sister. Because of his father's transferable job, he studied in various schools of Himachal Pradesh, including Our Lady of Snows Highschool in Kullu, and St. Luke's Senior Secondary School, Solan. Chauhan earned a Master of Science in Geology from a government college at Dharamshala affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University. He has not received any formal training ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhushree
Madhushree (born Sujata Bhattacharya, 2 November 1969) is an Indian playback singer who sings in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada and Telugu films. A familiar voice in A. R. Rahman's compositions, Madhushree hails from a musically inclined family, having previously been trained in classical and western styles music. Her father wanted her to be a classical singer, she joined the Rabindra Bharati University and completed her master's degree, but her desire was always to be a playback singer. Early life Madhushree was born as Sujata Bhattacharya in a Bengali family in Kolkata to Amarendranath and Parbati Bhattacharya, who were her initial teachers. She was taught classical music by Sangeetacharya Pt. Amiya Ranjan Bandyopadhyay, a noted exponent of the Bishnupur Gharana and excelled in Thumri and Khayal. Later she started working for the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, through which she was deputed to teach classical music in Suriname. Career Madhushree came to Mumb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnakumar Kunnath
Krishnakumar Kunnath (23 August 1968 – 31 May 2022), popularly known as KK, was an Indian playback singer. KK is regarded as one of the greatest playback singers of India, noted for his versatility in a variety of music genres. He recorded songs primarily in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. He was a recipient of two Screen Awards, along with nominations for six Filmfare Awards. KK began his career by singing advertising jingles and made his film debut in 1996 with a song in ''Maachis''. KK released his debut album, ''Pal'' in 1999. The songs "Pal" and "Yaaron" from the album became popular, and are used in school graduations. The album turned out to be his career breakthrough. The song "Tadap Tadap Ke" from the 1999 film ''Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'', earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer nomination. KK went onto establish himself as one of the leading singers of the 2000s with successful songs in various languages. His most popular songs inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preeti Nigam
Preeti Nigam is an Indian television actress, known for her performances in Telugu-language serials. She has had a career spanning over two decades, with notable roles in both positive and negative characters. Her acting career began in the 1990s, and she is recognized for her roles in several successful serials such as '' Ruthuragalu'', ''Kasturi'', and ''Chandramukhi''. Early life and background Preeti Nigam was born and raised in Hyderabad in a Kayastha family with roots in Uttar Pradesh. Her ancestors migrated from Uttar Pradesh to the Nizam's dominions and settled in Hyderabad several years ago. She spent her early years in the Sultan Bazar area and initially did not know Telugu. Coming from a family with a strong background in the arts, Preeti received training in classical dance forms such as Kathak and Kuchipudi. During her school years, she gave her first stage performance at the Birla Mandir. Career Despite her interest in acting, Preeti's entry into the indu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Vallabh Vyas
Shri Vallabh Vyas was an Indian film and television actor. He was known for films including '' Sarfarosh'' (1999), ''Lagaan'' (2001), '' Abhay'' (2001), '' Aan: Men at Work'' (2004), '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' (2005), '' Sankat City'' (2009) and theater works such as ''Virasat'' (1985). Personal life On 13 October 2008 Vyas suffered a paralytic attack while shooting for a film. Due to the financial issues, his family moved from Jaisalmer to Jaipur for his treatment. According to his wife Shobha, the Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) did not support him financially, despite the fact that the association had set up a trust for the actors who are suffering from losses. Actor Arun Bali, a member of CINTAA, had provided an amount of and Gajendra Chauhan, the vice president of CINTAA had provided a cheque of , which his family refused. Actors Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee and Aamir Khan provided financial help for the Vyas family and for his treatment. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daya Shankar Pandey
Daya Shankar Pandey (born 19 November 1965) is an Indian film and television actor. He has acted in a number of Hindi movies like '' Lagaan'' (2001), '' Gangaajal'' (2003), '' Swades'' (2004) and ''Raajneeti'' (2010). He began his career with the film '' Pehla Nasha'' (1993). He currently essays the role of Inspector Chalu Pandey in the famous serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He is also creative consultant of the show. Daya Shankar Pandey resides in Mumbai 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 ...'s Suburban Area. Filmography Television Web series Awards and nominations References External links * 1965 births Living people Male actors from Mumbai Male actors in Hindi television Male actors in Hindi cinema 20th-century Indian male a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vineeta Malik
''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), also known by the initialism ''YRKKH'', is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest running Indian television soap opera. The series is produced by Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions. It has previously starred Hina Khan, Karan Mehra, Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Pranali Rathod, Harshad Chopda, and Shehzada Dhami. Currently, it stars Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit. Plot Generation 1 Akshara and Naitik, both from large Marwari joint families based in Udaipur get married. Initially, they struggle to understand each other but gradually come to understand, support, and love each other. Soon, their son, Naksh is born. However, Naitik falls into a coma due to an accident. 4 years later, Akshara started working in the family business. Naitik recovers from the coma and struggles to bond with a mischievous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajit Kapur
Rajit Kapur (born 22 May 1963) is an Indian film and theatre actor and director. He is known for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film, '' The Making of the Mahatma'' for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Other notable roles are as the protagonist Unni in the Malayalam film '' Agnisakshi'', and the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the eponymous ''television series'', directed by Basu Chatterjee and broadcast on Doordarshan. His debut film was '' Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda'' (1992), directed by Shyam Benegal. Life Rajit Kapur was born in Amritsar, India on 22 May 1963 in a Punjabi family. He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sydenham College. Kapur is unmarried and has no children. Career When Rajit Kapur was 12 years old, he acted in a children's TV drama on Doordarshan. After 10 years, while working as a stage manager, he acted in the TV series ''Ghar Jamai'', which was his first acting role in a TV series. The 1992 film titled '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
