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Zubeidaa
''Zubeidaa'' is a 2001 Indian film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and Shakti Kapoor. A.R. Rahman scored the background music and soundtrack for the movie. ''Zubeidaa'' is the concluding chapter in a trilogy that began with '' Mammo'' (1994) and continued with '' Sardari Begum'' (1996). The film is based on the life of the ill-fated actress Zubeida Begum, who married Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur and was the mother of the film's writer, Khalid Mohamed. The film garnered the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and won Karisma Kapoor a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics). It is regarded by many critics as Kapoor's best performance (alongside ''Fiza'' where she also played the title role). The film was highly acclaimed and is regarded as of one of Benegal's best works blurring the lines of commercial and parallel ... [...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] |
Karisma Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor (; born 25 June 1974) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. One of the leading and highest-paid actresses of the 1990s and early 2000s, Kapoor is a recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Karisma Kapoor, several accolades, including a National Film Awards, National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. A part of the Kapoor family, she made her acting debut as a teenager with a leading role in the moderately successful ''Prem Qaidi'' (1991). Subsequently, Kapoor starred in a number of box office hits, including the dramas ''Jigar'' (1992) and ''Anari (1993 film), Anari'' (1993), the comedies ''Raja Babu (film), Raja Babu'' (1994), '' Andaz Apna Apna'' (1994), ''Coolie No. 1 (1995 film), Coolie No. 1'' (1995) and ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996), and the thriller ''Jeet (1996 film), Jeet'' (1996). However, she was criticized for her brief, repetitive roles and inclination to Androcentrism, male-dominated films. The 1996 blockbuster romance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zubeida Begum
Vidya Rani (born Zubeida Begum) (1926 – 26 January 1952), often known as Zubeida or Zubeidaa, was an Indian actress. Early life Zubeida Begum was the daughter of Qasembhai Mehta, a Bohra Muslim businessman, and his wife Faiza Bai, a singer in Bombay. Personal life A Shia Muslim by birth, Zubeida converted to Hinduism according to Arya Samaj rites to marry Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur, on 17 December 1950, in Bombay. She took on the name Vidya Rani and moved to Jodhpur. She gave birth to the couple's son, Rao Raja Hukum Singh (also known as Tutu Bana), in Bombay on 2 August 1951. She also had a son, Khalid Mohamed, from her first marriage. A film critic, Mohamed wrote the screenplay for the film ''Zubeidaa'' (2001), directed by Shyam Benegal, loosely based on her life. Death Zubeidaa was killed with her husband in an airplane accident on 26 January 1952 at Sumerpur Godwar, Rajasthan. After her death, Tutu was brought up by Rajmata of Jodhpur. He later went to stud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahul Singh (actor)
Rahul Singh is an Indian actor, playwright and screenwriter. He is known for his work in movies including '' Zubeidaa (2001)'', ''Khiladi'' ''786'' (2012), '' Kaante (2002)'', '' Stanley ka Dabba (2011)'', ''The Ghazi Attack'' (2017), ''Delhi Belly'' (2011) and serials like '' 24: India (2014)''. He has played a diverse range of characters and acted in Bollywood-Hindi as well as Punjabi and Telugu films. Personal life and background He is the son of Prabha Thakur, poet and a member of Rajya Sabha. His forefathers played a prominent role in the Freedom struggle. Singh attended school at Mayo College in Ajmer and graduated from St. Xavier's College. In early years, he aspired to become a sportsman or work as a cop. While in college, he wrote more than 50 street plays and was part of an acting group that performed for various social organizations. Singh studied acting overseas at the Royal Academy of Drama and the British Film Institute in London. Singh acknowledged that h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lillete Dubey
Lillete Dubey (born 7 September 1953) is an Indian actress and theatre director. She has worked in Indian and international theatre, television and films in Hindi and English languages. Dubey began her career with Barry John in Delhi and was the founding member of his group – Theatre Action Group in 1973. In 1991 she set up her own theatre company – The Primetime Theatre Company. Dubey is best known for her film performances '' Zubeidaa, Monsoon Wedding'' (Winner Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival), '' Chalte Chalte, Baghban, Kal Ho Naa Ho, My Brother…Nikhil'', ''Delhi in a Day, Bow Barracks Forever'' (Best Actress Filma Madrid International Film Festival), ''3 Days to Go'' (Best Actress Simon Sabela Awards, KZN South Africa), ''The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' (BAFTA- Best Ensemble Cast) and ''The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'', and ''Sonata''. In theatre, she is known for her work like, '30 Days in September', 'Adhe Adhure' (Best Actress Mahindra Excellenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalid Mohammed
Khalid Mohamed is an Indian journalist, editor, film critic, screenwriter and film director. He worked for The Times of India for 27 years and then DNA followed by Hindustan Times and was the lead editor for Filmfare magazine. He is the son of Zubeida Begum, on whose life he wrote the screenplay of Shyam Benegal's 2001 film, Zubeidaa. Education and career An alumnus of Cathedral and John Connon School from Fort (Mumbai precinct), Fort, Mumbai and St Xavier's College, he post-graduated in Political Science. Mohamed has directed three Hindi films and scripted three for Shyam Benegal besides making three documentaries The Last Irani Chai, Little Big People and Master:Portrait of Shyam Benegal, and staging the play Kennedy Bridge. At the ''Hindustan Times'' he served as the national cultural editor as well as the editor of the supplement HT Cafe. He left the ''Times'' in January 2002. Mohamed has only given a few films a 5-star rating. These include ''Satya'' (1998) and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalid Mohamed
Khalid Mohamed is an Indian journalist, editor, film critic, screenwriter and film director. He worked for The Times of India for 27 years and then DNA followed by Hindustan Times and was the lead editor for Filmfare magazine. He is the son of Zubeida Begum, on whose life he wrote the screenplay of Shyam Benegal's 2001 film, Zubeidaa. Education and career An alumnus of Cathedral and John Connon School from Fort, Mumbai and St Xavier's College, he post-graduated in Political Science. Mohamed has directed three Hindi films and scripted three for Shyam Benegal besides making three documentaries The Last Irani Chai, Little Big People and Master:Portrait of Shyam Benegal, and staging the play Kennedy Bridge. At the ''Hindustan Times'' he served as the national cultural editor as well as the editor of the supplement HT Cafe. He left the ''Times'' in January 2002. Mohamed has only given a few films a 5-star rating. These include ''Satya'' (1998) and '' Slumdog Millionaire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rekha
Bhanurekha Ganesan (; born 10 October 1954), better known by her mononymous stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honoured her with Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour. The daughter of actors Pushpavalli and Gemini Ganesan, Rekha started her career as a child actress in Telugu films '' Inti Guttu'' (1958) and '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966). Her first film as a lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smriti Mishra
Smriti Mishra is an Indian actress, best known for her roles in Vijay Singh's '' Jaya Ganga'' (1996), Shyam Benegal's ''Sardari Begum'' (1996), Sudhir Mishra's '' Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin'' (1996), and Pamela Rooks's '' Train to Pakistan'' (1998). Career Hailing from, Benarus, Uttar Pradesh Smriti Mishras who was a kathak exponent made her cinema debut at the age of 23, through the film '' Jaya Ganga'' (1996). Critically acclaimed, the film was showcased at several film festivals across the world. Her next film, ''Sardari Begum'' (1996) won Best Feature Film in Urdu at the 44th National Film Awards. Her other release in the same year '' Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin'' (1996), featured in Avijit Ghosh's book, "''40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed".'' The film won numerous awards. She appeared in ''Train to Pakistan'' (1998), met with critical acclaim and was released in various film festivals outside India. She played the role of Sardari Begum in '' Zubeidaa'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanwant Singh
Hanwant Singh I of Marwar (16 June 1923 – 26 January 1952) was the last ruler of the third largest Indian Kingdom of Marwar. He succeeded his father as the Maharaja of Jodhpur of the Rathore dynasty of Marwar on 9 June 1947 and held the title till his death at a young age in a plane crash on 26 January 1952. Family life In 1943 he married Princess Krishna Kumari of Dhrangadhra, they had three children, the youngest child, a son Gaj Singh Rathore; who succeeded him, daughter Sailesh Kumari married in Banswara; and daughter, Chandresh Kumari Katoch of Kangra. In 1948, he met 19-year-old Scottish nurse Sandra McBryde, with whom he had a tempestuous and brief affair. Later he married the Muslim actress Zubeida who converted to Hinduism as Vidya Rani, by whom he had a son named Hukum Singh Rathore (Tutu Bana). Soon after their marriage he received rebuke from the royal family and as a result he started to live in Mehrangarh. From her first marriage, Zubeida had a son, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parzaan Dastur
Parzaan Dastur is an Indian actor and writer. He is best remembered as the cute kid in the Dhara advertisement and the silent Sikh kid in ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' by many Indians. Early life Parzaan is an alumnus of St. Mary's (ICSE), Mumbai and H.R College of Commerce and Economics. He belongs to a Mumbai-based Parsi family and lives with his parents and younger brother. He is a proficient Pianist and has been learning since age 7. Career Parzaan made his debut in the movie ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' as a Silent Sikh-Kid and became famous for his dialogue, "Tussi Jaa Rahe Ho, Tussi Na Jao." His other movies are ''Mohabbatein'' (2001), ''Zubeidaa'' (2001) and ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'' (2001). He played Parzan in Rahul Dholakia's ''Parzania'' (2005), about a boy who goes missing during the Gujarat riots. Parzaan played the male lead in Piyush Jha's '' Sikandar'' (2009), as a boy who aspires to be a footballer, but finds a gun, which turns his world upside down. Parzaan also pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seema Pahwa
Seema Bhargava Pahwa (née Bhargava; born 10 February 1962) is an Indian actress and director known for her varied characters in films and television. She is the recipient of several awards including a Filmfare Award and a Filmfare OTT Award. She rose to prominence for her role of ''Badki'' in the popular Doordarshan soap opera '' Hum Log'' (1984–1985). As a theatre actress, she worked with Delhi-based theatre group Sambhav, before moving to Mumbai in 1994 to work in films and continue her work in television and theatre. She directed '' Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi'' (2021), her debut as a director and won Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director. Career Pahwa rose to prominence for her role of ''Badki'' in the popular Doordarshan soap opera '' Hum Log'' (1984–1985). As a theatre actor she worked with Delhi-based theatre group Sambhav, before moving to Mumbai in 1994 to work in films and continue her work in television and theatre. Subsequently, she played Maasi, or Aunt on '' Kas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
