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Zor (film)
''Zor'' () is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action film produced by Vivek Kumar and directed by Sangeeth Sivan. It stars Sunny Deol, Sushmita Sen, Milind Gunaji and Om Puri. In the film, a man tries to prove his father's innocence when the latter is labeled a traitor, and in the process discovers the involvement of his friend, a terrorist, in this fiasco. After directing Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films, Sivan makes his directorial debut in Hindi cinema with this film. The film was released theatrically on 13 February 1998. It was a box-office bomb, grossing 18.59 crore worldwide against a budget of 10 crore. Plot Arjun (Sunny Deol), a Photojournalism, photojournalist, is the only son of Police Commissioner Uday Singh (Anupam Kher), living happily with his parents, younger sister and grandmother. He meets Aarti (Sushmita Sen), a low profile reporter in a small daily who wants to be a famous journalist. They both fall in love and decide to get married, but there is a problem. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangeeth Sivan
Sangeeth Sivan (1958/59 – 8 May 2024) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Malayalam film, Malayalam and Hindi film, Hindi film industries. He is best known for directing ''Vyooham (1990 film), Vyooham'' (1990), ''Yodha (1992 film), Yodha'' (1992), ''Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'' (2005) and ''Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'' (2013). Career Sivan started his career when Basu Bhattacharya brought him on board as the executive producer of his son's directorial debut ''Raakh'', starring Aamir Khan and Pankaj Kapur. He soon made his directorial debut with the successful Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film ''Vyooham (1990 film), Vyooham'' starring Raghuvaran. His second directorial ''Yodha (1992 film), Yodha'' gave him nationwide recognition. After directing more than half a dozen Malayalam films, he directed his first Bollywood film, ''Zor (film), Zor'', starring Sunny Deol. The film did not do well at the box office but the directorial ability of Sivan was well appreciated by ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Photojournalism
Photojournalism is journalism that uses images to tell a news story. It usually only refers to still images, but can also refer to video used in broadcast journalism. Photojournalism is distinguished from other close branches of photography (such as documentary photography, social documentary photography, war photography, street photography and celebrity photography) by having a rigid ethical framework which demands an honest and impartial approach that tells a story in strictly journalistic terms. Photojournalists contribute to the news media, and help communities connect with one other. They must be well-informed and knowledgeable, and are able to deliver news in a creative manner that is both informative and entertaining. Similar to a writer, a photojournalist is a journalist, reporter, but they must often make decisions instantly and carry camera, photographic equipment, often while exposed to significant obstacles, among them immediate physical danger, bad weather, large crow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hema Sardesai
Hema Sardesai is an Indian playback singer and lyricist based in Goa, India. Born in Bombay, Maharashtra, she shot to fame in 1997 with songs from movies like '' Sapnay'', ''Biwi No.1'' and '' Jaanam Samjha Karo''. Early life Hema Sardesai was born to Kumudini Sardesai (hailing from Parra) and Dr Kashinath Sardesai (hailing from Savoi-Verem, who had previously been the cricket captain for Goa) and is the younger of their two daughters. Her talent was first discovered at the age of six by her school teacher, Late Mrs. Sequiera. She is an alumnus of Sharada Mandir School, and was born and brought up in Boca de Vaca, a locality of Panaji. She made her stage debut at the age of 8 years, at a Navratri Festival, where the local Gujarati Samaj encouraged her. She has accomplished the Sangeet Visharad in Indian classical music (with Pandit Sudhakar Karandikar as her first guru) and has always been passionate about Western Pop music. Career Sardesai has sung several songs for Bol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music for Indian films. In 2023, he was awarded an honorary doctorate (''honoris causa'' degree) by Birmingham City University. Personal life and early career Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tamil family originally from Palakkad, Kerala. He learned Hindustani classical and Carnatic music as a child, and began playing the veena at the age of five under Shri Lalitha Venkataraman. Mahadevan studied music under Pandit Shrinivas Khale and T.R. Balamani. He is an alumnus of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Chembur and graduated in 1988 with a degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from the Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology in Navi Mumbai, affiliated to Mumbai University, and was a software engineer for the company, Leading Edge. After working for Leading Edge Systems (now Trigyn Technologies Limited), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anand Bakshi
Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist 4 times during his career. He wrote over 6000 film songs in more than 300 films. Early life Anand Bakshi (Bakshi Anand Prakash Vaid) was born in Rawalpindi in the Punjab Province of British India (now in Punjab, Pakistan), on 21 July 1930 into a Mohyal Brahmin family of the Vaid clan. The family arrived in Delhi, after the Partition of India and then migrated to Pune, then to Meerut and settled finally in Delhi. Bakshi was fond of writing poetry since his youth, but he did this mostly as a private hobby. In a 1983 interview with Doordarshan, Bakshi recounted that after his initial studies, he joined the Indian Navy, where due to a paucity of time, he could only write occasionally. He continued to write poetry whenever time permitted, and used his songs and lyrics in local programmes related to his troops. He worked in the Navy for many years and simultaneo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soundtrack
A soundtrack is a recorded audio signal accompanying and synchronised to the images of a book, drama, motion picture, radio program, television show, television program, or video game; colloquially, a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation; or the physical area of a film that contains the Sound-on-film, synchronised recorded sound. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound film, sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track, and these are mixed together to make what is called the ''composite track,'' which is heard in the film. A ''dubbing track'' is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the foreign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sucheta Khanna
Sucheta Khanna is an Indian TV and film actress. She has worked in detective serial ''Karamchand'' (2007) and then in '' Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi'' a comedy serial telecast by DD National. She played the role of Indumati in the Sony SAB comedy series ''Lapataganj'' who is the wife of Mukundilal Gupta. She played the role of Pinky on the same channel Sony SAB in the show '' Peterson Hill'' as the wife of Kishorilal Chaddha, a stationmaster. She also played the role of Bijli in ''Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai'' as the wife of Jamvant Jindal. She played the role of Elina in Malayalam film ''Kakkakuyil'' along with Mohanlal and Mukesh. She played the role of Poli in the 2011 comic caper ''Yamla Pagla Deewana''. She also had a guest appearance, as Sapna in ''Anjaana Anjaani'' and in ''Sandwich''. She returned in ''Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'' in 2013 playing Babli. She played the main role of Kokila Keshav Kulkarni in the show '' Shrimaan Shrimati Phir Se'', a reboot of popular 90s show ''Shr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiku Talsania
Tiku Talsania (born 7 June 1954 ) is an Indian actor, known for his work in Hindi films. He is primarily known for his comic roles in popular comedy films. Apart from acting in films and television serials, Talsania also performed as a freelance theatre artist, actively participating in Gujarati theatre productions. Career Television Tiku has acted in numerous television serials, beginning with '' Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi'' in 1984. He later appeared in popular TV shows of the 80s and 90s such as ''Fikr Ne Kaha'', '' Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki'', ''Zamana Badal Gaya'', and '' Ek Se Badkar Ek''. He acted in many successful serials, including '' Uttaran''. He was also seen in Sony SAB's sitcom '' Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo''. Films Tiku started his Bollywood Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veeru Krishnan
Veeru Krishnan (1959-7 September 2019) was an Indian film actor and Kathak dancer and teacher. He was best known for his roles in Hindi films, ‘’Akele Hum Akele Tum’’, ‘’Raja Hindustani‘’ and ‘’Ishq‘’. Biography Krishnan acted in films. He also taught Kathak to actors like Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Karanvir Bohra and Athiya Shetty learnt Kathak from him. He acted in films like ''Akele Hum Akele Tum'', ''Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke'', ''Raja Hindustani'', ''Ishq'', ''Dulhe Raja'' and ''Kajraare''. Krishnan died in Mumbai on 7 September 2019. Selected filmography *''Namkeen'' (1982) as a spectator dancing during Chinki stage dance * ''Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke'' (1993) as Natrajan * ''Tadipaar'' (1993) * ''Raja'' (1995) as neighbour * ''Akele Hum Akele Tum'' (1995) * ''Raja Hindustani'' (1996) as Gulab Singh * '' Agnee Morcha'' (1997) * ''Ishq'' (1997) * '' Zor'' (1998) as Municipality worker * ''Dulhe Raja'' (1998) as Dance Master ji * ''Pyaar Koi Khel Nah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laxmikant Berde
Laxmikant Berde (26 October 1954 – 16 December 2004) was an Indian actor known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. He began his career as an employee at the production company Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh and later appeared in supporting roles in several Marathi stage plays. In 1983–84, he gained recognition for his role in the Marathi play ''Tur Tur''. In addition to his film career, Berde was also involved in successful comedy stage plays, including ''Shantecha Karta Chalu Aahe'' and ''Bighadale Swargache Dwaar''. During his career, he appeared in around 185 films in both Bollywood and Marathi cinema. Berde received two consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Marathi for his performances in ''Lek Chalali Sasarla'' (1984) and ''Dhum Dhadaka'' (1985). He also received four nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for his roles in the films ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' (1989), ''100 Days'' (1991), ''Beta'' (1992), and ''Hum Aapke H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dina Pathak
Dina Pathak (née Gandhi; 4 March 1922 – 11 October 2002) was an Indian actress and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was an activist and President of the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW). A doyenne of Hindi and Gujarati films as well as theatre, Dina Pathak acted in over 120 films in a career spanning over six decades. Her production ''Mena Gurjari'' in Bhavai folk theatre style, ran successfully for many years, and is now a part of its repertoire. Brandon, p. 83 She is best known for her memorable roles in the Hindi films ''Gol Maal'' and '' Khubsoorat''. She was a favourite of the Art Cinema in India where she played powerful roles in films like '' Koshish'', '' Umrao Jaan'', '' Mirch Masala'' and '' Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govind Namdeo
Govind Namdev (born 3 September 1954) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Namdev made his debut as a corrupt cop in David Dhawan's ''Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film), Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992). He has acted in numerous movies, often as a villain. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama 1978. After that he joined NSD repertory company and worked there 12 to 13 years as an actor. Some of his most notable work has been in the films ''Oh My God, Dum Maro Dum, Bandit Queen, Virasat, ''Satya (1998 film), Satya'', Kachche Dhaage, Mast, Thakshak, ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'', Pukar (2000 film), Pukar, ''Raju Chacha'', Sarfarosh, Satta, Qayamat'' and ''Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Johny Gadhaar''. He also starred in ''Kaashi in Search of Ganga''. Film *''Saudagar (1991 film), Saudagar'' (1991) *''Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film), Shola Aur Shabnam'' (1992) *''Chamatkar'' (1992) *''Sardar (1993 film), Sardar'' (1994) Shankar, Sardar Patel's assistant *''Aa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
