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Zakhm
''Zakhm'' () is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Mahesh and Pooja Bhatt. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Kunal Khemu, Pooja Bhatt, Sonali Bendre and Nagarjuna. Zakhm was based on the life of Mahesh Bhatt's mother Shirin Mohammad Ali, while his daughter Pooja essayed her character in this film. ''Zakhm'' was awarded with the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Devgn's performance won him his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Plot Music director Ajay argues with his wife, Sonia. Sonia wants to give birth to their child in England whereas Ajay wants his child to be born in India and does not want to go to England (because of the insecurity caused by the Mumbai riots). Ajay soon learns that his mother has been burned by a group of Muslim rioters while leaving a temple and is in a critical condition. In a flashback, the struggles that his mother had to undergo to raise her children are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pooja Bhatt
Pooja Bhatt (born 24 February 1972) is an Indian actress, director, and filmmaker who works in Hindi films. She established herself as one of the leading actresses of the 1990s and is the recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and one Filmfare Award. Born into the Bhatt family, she is the daughter of Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. Bhatt played her first leading role in Mahesh Bhatt's television film '' Daddy'' in 1989. For the film, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her breakthrough came with the romance comedy '' Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin'' (1991), which also emerged as her highest grossing release. In the following decade, she earned critical acclaim for her performances in the films '' Sadak'' (1991), '' Junoon'' (1992), '' Naaraaz'' (1994), '' Chaahat'' (1996), '' Tamanna'' (1997), '' Border'' (1997), '' Kabhi Na Kabhi'' (1998), '' Angaaray'' (1998) and ''Zakhm'' (1998). This was followed by a hiatus and intermittent work. Early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonali Bendre
Sonali Bendre Behl (born 1 January 1975), known professionally as Sonali Bendre, is an Indian actress predominantly known for her work in Hindi and Telugu films. Considered as one of the leading actresses of the 1990s and early 2000s, Bendre started her career as a model and marked her acting debut with '' Aag'' (1994), which won her the Filmfare Award for New Face of the Year. Following several box office failures, she had her career breakthrough with the romantic action film '' Diljale'' (1996). Bendre achieved further success by featuring as the female lead in the action comedy '' Duplicate'' (1998), the action '' Major Saab'' (1998), the drama '' Zakhm'' (1998), the action thriller '' Sarfarosh'' (1999), the romantic Tamil film '' Kadhalar Dhinam'' (1999) and the highly successful family drama '' Hum Saath Saath Hain'' (1999). In the following decade, Bendre's performance in the romantic drama '' Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai'' (2000), earned her the Screen Award for Best S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Mahesh Bhatt, a number of accolades, including four National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. A notable film from his earlier period is ''Saaransh'' (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. It became List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year. The 1986 film ''Naam (1986 film), Naam'' was his first piece of commercial cinema. In 1987, he turned producer with the film ''Kabzaa (1988 film), Kabzaa'' under the banner, Vishesh Films, with his brother Mukesh Bhatt. Mahesh went on to become one of the most recognized directors of the Indian film industry in the next decade, giving both art-house w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunal Khemu
Kunal Khemu (born 25 May 1983) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. Early life and background Kunal Khemu was born on 25 May 1983 in Srinagar, in the Kashmir Valley of the erstwhile Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, into a Kashmiri Pandit family to actors Ravi Kemmu and Jyoti Kemmu. He is the older child to the couple and has a younger sister named Karishma Khemu. Khemu's family lived in Srinagar during his early years and he got initial education from Burn Hall School, but his family had to shift to Jammu during their religious exodus after an Islamist insurgency erupted in Kashmir during the 1990s. Later, his family stayed in the suburban Mira Road neighbourhood of Mumbai. He finished his schooling from N. L. Dalmia High School in Mira Road and later attended Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in Vile Parle for his further studies. He now lives in Khar. His paternal grandfather, Moti Lal Kemmu was a Kashmiri playwright, and a recipient of the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanuja Chandra
Tanuja Chandra (born 1969) is an Indian film director and writer. Chandra is the daughter of writer Kamna Chandra and sister of author Vikram Chandra (novelist), Vikram Chandra and film critic Anupama Chopra. She co-wrote the screenplay of Yash Chopra's ''Dil To Pagal Hai'' (1997) and is known for frequently directing women-oriented films where female characters are the main protagonists, notably ''Dushman (1998 film), Dushman'' (1998) and ''Sangharsh (1999 film), Sangharsh'' (1999). Family Chandra was born in Delhi. She is the sister of the writer Vikram Chandra (novelist), Vikram Chandra and film critic Anupama Chopra. Her mother is film writer Kamna Chandra. Career Chandra began her career in 1995 and made her directorial debut with the TV series ''Zameen Aasmaan (TV series)'', starring Tanvi Azmi. In 1996, she directed another television serial along with Shabnam Sukhdev, called ''Mumkin''. In 1997, she wrote the screenplay for Yash Chopra's ''Dil To Pagal Hai'', which was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Devgn
Vishal Veeru Devgan (born 2 April 1969), known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian actor, film director, and producer. One of the most prolific actors of Hindi cinema, Devgn has appeared in over Ajay Devgn filmography, 100 films and has won List of awards and nominations received by Ajay Devgn, numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest Indian honours system, civilian honour. Devgn emerged a star with his film debut, the action romance ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991). He had further action film roles in ''Vijaypath'' (1994), ''Dilwale (1994 film), Dilwale'' (1994), ''Jaan (1996 film), Jaan'' (1996), ''Major Saab'' (1998) and ''Kachche Dhaage'' (1999) and romantic roles in ''Ishq (1997 film), Ishq'' (1997), ''Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha'' (1998) and ''Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'' (1999). Devgn's dramatic performance in ''Zakhm'' (1998) earned him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avtar Gill
Avtar Gill (born 14 May 1950) is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Hindi Modern Standard Hindi (, ), commonly referred to as Hindi, is the Standard language, standardised variety of the Hindustani language written in the Devanagari script. It is an official language of India, official language of the Government ... and Punjabi language 13 films and television serials. He has done many plays with Indian People's Theatre Association Mumbai. Selected filmography Films Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gill, Avtar Living people Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors 1950 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelli Kanuka (1998 Film)
''Pelli Kanuka'' () is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Nannapaneni Anna Rao under the N. V. S. Creations banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Lakshmi, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film is a remake of the 1997 Hindi film '' Pardes''. It was Bhanumathi's last film appearance to date. Plot The film begins with Savitramma, an industrialist at Delhi, visiting her native village after many years. Currently, she meets her old family friend Sitaramaraju's family. During her stay in the conservative, she relishes the traditional culture and love of Sitaramaraju's daughter, Ganga. Accordingly, she desires to knit Ganga with her westernized grandson, Srinivasa Prasad / Chintu. Sitaramaraju's family accepts the proposal. Savitramma knows she will have a tough time convincing her grandson to nuptial. Hence, she assigns the task to her foster son, Sagar / Airport. Sagar lands in the village ahead of Chint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandaga
''Pandaga'' ( Festival) is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film directed by Sarath. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Raasi and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. It is produced under the Jayasri Art Pictures banner. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Katha Nayakan'' (1997). Plot The film begins with Suryadevara Lakshmi Raghava Vara Prasad, a top-tier person who holds high esteem in society. He is also paterfamilias to a large extended joint family who is single, shoulders his 5 sisters and their respective families. However, they usurp his wealth under the guise of serving him. Once, a valiant Anand rescues Vara Prasad from a few burglars. Just after, he is impressed by Anand's virtue and appoints him as his house manager. For now, Anand wins Vara Prasad's credence and obtains household authority. Besides, Prameela, one of the nieces of Vara Prasad's piety, quarrels with Anand. After some time, Vara Prasad realizes Anand is a forge that trapped him with his excell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saregama
Saregama India Ltd is an Indian music record label and content company headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the oldest music label in India, established in 1901 as the Indian branch of the British Gramophone Company. It later became a part of EMI, and for several decades, used the His Master's Voice (HMV) trademark on its releases. In 1985, the company was acquired by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. Although the HMV trademark continued to be used until 2003, the licensing agreement with EMI ended that year. Saregama also distributed EMI's international releases in India during this period. The company is involved in music publishing, film production under the brand Yoodlee Films, and the creation of multi-language television content. It also manufactures and sells Carvaan, a digital audio player pre-loaded with classic Indian music. Saregama is listed on the NSE and the BSE. Besides its head office in Kolkata, it has regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishwajeet Pradhan
Vishwajeet Pradhan (born 11 September 1965) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Bollywood films, theatre and television. He is well-known for his role as Pakistani Captain in Kya Dilli Kya Lahore and as Thakur Rudra Pratap in Ek Boond Ishq. Early life Vishwajeet Pradhan was born on September 11, 1965, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Incidents on sets A major fire broke out on the sets of No Problem while the unit was shooting in the middle of the sea for a vital action sequence. Pradhan was in a scene where he is supposed to raise panic over the fire and try to save himself. While he caught fire, hurting his leg, everyone thought it was a part of his act and complimented his acting skills. But as soon as everyone realized what was happening, Pradhan was saved from any further injury by prompt action. Sunil Shetty Suniel Shetty (born Sunil V. Shetty; 11 August 1961) is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, and entrepreneur, primarily known for his work in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madan Jain
Madan Jain is an Indian actor in Hindi film, Hindi language films. Career His major works include ''Saaransh'' and ''Ankush (1986 film), Ankush''. Filmography Films * 1980 ''Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai'' * 1980 ''The Naxalites'' – Comrade Babu * 1981 ''Pehla Adhyay'' * 1981 ''Sazaye Maut'' * 1981 ''Chakra (1981 film), Chakra'' * 1981 ''Kalyug (1981 film), Kalyug'' – Kulkarni * 1982 ''Vijeta (1982 film), Vijeta'' – Flight Lieutenant Venkat, Angad's friend * 1983 ''Ardh Satya'' * 1983 ''Godam (1983 film), Godam'' – Inspector Patil * 1984 ''Party (1984 film), Party'' * 1984 ''Mashaal'' - Somu (Somesh) * 1984 ''Saaransh'' – Vilas Chitre * 1985 ''Janam (1985 film), Janam'' - Vilas Desai * 1985 ''Ek Bhool'' (TV Movie) * 1985 ''Bhulaye Na Bane'' * 1985 ''Scandal (1985 film), Scandal'' (Video) * 1986 ''Ankush (1986 film), Ankush'' – Shashi * 1986 ''Nasamajh'' * 1987 ''Thikana (1987 film), Thikana'' - Cameraman Avinash * 1987 ''Kaal Chakra''-Shankar Pradhan * 1988 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
