Baba Sehgal
Baba Sehgal at Mumbai International Airport 2011
Background information
Birth name	Harjit Singh Sehgal
Born	Chandigarh, India
Genres	Indipop
Occupations	Singer, Actor

Baba Sehgal is an Indian rapper and actor. Brought up in Lucknow, he was famous in the mid 1990s. He is credited as the first Indian rapper^[1] to jump on the Indipop bandwagon,^[2] and released an album which got frequent airplay on MTV India.^[3] Since then he has dominated the Indian rap scene^[4] with hits such as 'Thanda Thanda Paani' (a remake of "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice),^[5] 'Manjula' and 'Dil Dhadke'.^[6]

Career[link]

He released Dilruba (1990),^[7] Alibaba (1991),^[8] Thanda Thanda Pani (1992),^[9] Main bhi Madonna (1993),^[10] Double Gadbad (1999) and many more albums. He almost always writes, composes and sings the songs in his albums himself. He was the music director of the movie 'Dance Party' which had a popular song "kapurthala se aaya hoon, tere liye laaya hoon, Orange kurta peela pajama..".^[11] He has the distinction of being the first Indian music video ever to be shown on MTV Asia^[12] (which was broadcasting out of Hong Kong at the time).

He also acted in a few films such as Miss 420 (1998) and Double Gadbad (1999).^[13] Before this he hosted the TV show Superhit Muqabla which was aired on DD2 at primetime.^[14] He has also worked as a stage performer^[15] and a model.

He was in New York from 2001 to 2005^[16] and when he came home to Mumbai, he released his album 'Welcome to Mumbai',^[17] which was his 22nd and latest music album.

He also directed the music for the Bollywood film Bhoot Uncle.^[18] Baba Sehgal has considerable fan following. He is also anchoring the tv show 'Santa and Banta news unlimited' on Zoom.^[19] In 2009 he was one of the performers on the NDTV Imagine show Dhoom Macha De.

In 2009 he played a role in the SAB TV comedy series Jugni Chali Jalandhar. In 2011 he appeared in Rang Badalti Odhani on Star One.

He is the first Indian artist to air his music video "Dil dhadke" on MTV.

He is featured on the Imagine Showbiz series Baba's Cross Connection.

Renewed as a Playback Singer[link]

Baba Sehgal sung many songs for Tollywood. Some of the instant hits include Rikshavodu, Jalsa, Aarya 2, Adhurs, and Don Seenu. He was mostly hired by music director Devi Sri Prasad. It was under Devi Sri Prasad's composition that Sehgal sung the Tamil songs "Jalsa Jalsa" from Villu, "Kadhal Vandhale" from Singam ,"Osthe Mama" from Osthe.He has also sung the tamil song "sokku Podi" from Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal' and kannada song "chanagidyalle" for the movie "lucky".

Albums[link]

• Dilruba
• Alibaba
• Thanda Thanda Pani
• Double Gadbad
• Mai Bhi Madonna
• Dr Dhingra
• Indian Romyo in Tokyo
• Tora Tora
• Miss Loomba Loomba
• America me Indian Dhaba
• Welcome To Mumbai
• Pinga Pinga
• Baba's Cross Connection
• NEPAL'S Rap Rock's

Baba Sehgal Movies as Actor[link]

• My Friend Ganesha 3 (2010)
• Nalaik (2006)
• Double Gadbad (1999)
• Miss 420 (1998)

TV Serials[link]

• Superhit Muqabla... Anchor
• CID
• Yeh Dil Chahe More
• Jugni Chali Jalandhar... Virendra
• Rang Badalti Odhani ....
• Santa Banta Unlimited on ZoomTv
• Maniben.com... cameo

References[link]

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Pooja Bedi
Pooja Bedi at the Fizaa store launch (2012)
Born	Pooja Bedi (1970-05-11) May 11, 1970 (age 42)[1] Mumbai, India
Occupation	Actress, Television presenter

Pooja Bedi (Hindi: पूजा बेदी, born 11 May 1970) is a former Bollywood actress and currently a television talk show host. She is the daughter of actor Kabir Bedi. She has also participated in Bigg Boss 5 and was voted out on 26th of November.

Biography[link]

Pooja Bedi was born in Mumbai to the late Indian classical dancer Protima and film star Kabir Bedi. She was brought up in what she calls a bohemian progressive artistic environment. ^[1] She received her basic education at Besant Montessori in Mumbai and then at Lawrence School, Sanawar. Bedi married Farhan Ebrahim whom she met in 1990.^[1] She has two children, a daughter Aalia born in 1997 and a son Omar, born in 2000. Bedi and Ebrahim divorced in 2003. She is now in a relationship with Bigg Boss 5 contestant Akashdeep Saigal (Sky).They both accepted this on talk show Almost Famous on Zoom. ^[1]

Career[link]

From 1991 to 1994, Bedi worked in Bollywood films, has appeared in many commercials and campaigns. She is remembered for the Kama Sutra condom campaign which she endorsed and used as a vehicle to raise awareness of AIDS.^{[citation needed]}

She appeared in plays such as Carry On Papa, Wow What a Girl and A Bengali Jatra.

She made her film debut with Jag Mundhra's 1991 film Vishkanya. She went on to act in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992) with Aamir Khan for which she earned a nomination in the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1993. Her other films include Lootere (1993) and Aatank Hi Aatank (1995).

In 2000, she complied and edited Timepass, the memoirs of her mother Protima Bedi. She has been a columnist with the Times of India, the Hindustan Times, and MiD DAY newspapers, and has written articles for numerous publications, including L'officiel, Femina and The Week. In 2000 she had a public tiff with Amitabh Bachchan.^[2]

She has hosted celebrity talk shows since 2004, one of which, formerly titled Not just Page 3 was later known as Just Pooja. It was broadcast on zOOm. This show went on to win multiple awards.^{[citation needed]}

In 2007, she participated in Jhalak Dikhlaja on Sony Entertainment Television and has since taken up Latin American ballroom dancing. She later performed with her choreographer/partner Hanif Hilal at events and functions all across the globe. She took part in Nach Baliye (Season 3) on Star Plus and Khatron Ke Khiladi on Colors channel. She hosted the Saturday special episode of Bigg Boss season 2 where she interviewed the evicted contestants.

In 2010, she participated in Maa Exchange, the Indian version of "Wife Swap" on Sony Entertainment Television.

She has been a brand ambassador for Kaya Skin Clinic, Allergan India and the Country Club (CCIL India). She is currently a relationship counsellor with her column "Heart Chakra" in the Times of India, and also with her column in Femina, an Indian women's magazine. She also writes a monthly column for the magazine Men's Health.

Other work[link]

Bedi is the Chairperson of the charitable organization The Grassroots Foundation. The foundation's objectives and activities include poverty housing, livelihood skills programs, education, farming reforms and water harvesting. Pooja Bedi recently was evicted from Big Boss Season 5 through a popular votes.

List of works[link]

Film[link]

Television[link]

Commercials[link]

Theater[link]

Modeling[link]

Informercial[link]

Hosting[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Pooja Bedi at the Internet Movie Database

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Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali's portrait that appears on the cover of her book So Kool
Born	(1974-11-03) 3 November 1974 (age 37) Pune, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actress
Years active	1990–present
Spouse	Chandrakant Kulkarni (divorced) Nachiket Pantvaidya (m.2010-present; 1 child)
Children	1 daughter (b. 18 Oct 2011)
Website
http://www.sonalikulkarni.org

Sonali Kulkarni (born 3 November 1974) is an Indian actress. She was born in Pune. She has worked in Marathi and Hindi films. She is known for her roles in Dil Chahta Hai, Singham, Taxi No 9211, and Gair.

Career[link]

Sonali Kulkarni first made her appearance on the screen in a Kannada film titled Cheluvi directed by Girish Karnad. She thereafter has appeared in many films, which includes an Italian film titled Fuoco Di Su Me for which she won an award in the 2006 Milan International Film Festival.

She has received a Special Jury Award (non-feature) in the 49th National Film Awards (2002) for her role in a short film in Marathi Chaitra.^[1]

Apart from acting, she was an editor with Viva, a supplement of Marathi daily newspaper Loksatta from June 2005 till May 2007. She used to pen a weekly column called "So Kool". The columns are published in the book So Kool by Rajahansa Prakashan.^[2] Actor Nana Patekar on the release of this book said, "Whenever I read her articles, I feel she is talking to me. There is so much of simplicity in her writing."

Kulkarni showed her dancing skills in the second season of the popular celebrity-dance competition show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Sony TV.

She has also worked with Doordarshan channel and did some films like 'Gulabari' in 1994 in Hindi which telecast in 1995 and 'Kata Rute Kunala' in 1996 in Marathi for which she has also got RAPA Award-Best television performance of the year.

She was also seen in one story (Kya Yahi Pyaar Hai-Directed by Tanuja Chaturvedi) of Star Bestsellers TV Series telecast in 1999-2000 on Star Plus.

Personal life[link]

Sonali was born in a Maharashtrian Brahmin family at Pune, Maharashtra. Her father is an engineer and she has two brothers: Sandeep and Sandesh. She completed her schooling from Abhinava Vidyalaya and did her graduation from Ferguson College, where she majored in Political Science and got a scholarship in Marathi literature. For her interest in acting she attended a workshop by Satyadev Dubey after which she and Sandesh formed a theater group called Samanvay. Sandesh is now a film director.

Sonali with her husband Nachiket Pantvaidya at a Star Parivaar Awards event

Sonali's first brief marriage with Chandrakant Kulkarni, film director and writer, ended in a divorce. Since May 24, 2010 she is married to Nachiket Pantvaidya.^[3][4] Pantvaidya is MD of Fox TV Studios and this is also his second marriage. Together they have one daughter born on October 18, 2011.^[5]

Awards[link]

Won[link]

• 1996: RAPA Awards, "Best television performance of the year", "Kata Rute Kunala (Marathi)"
• 1996: Filmfare Awards(Marathi), "Best Actress", Doghi
• 2002: National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Non-Feature Film), Chaitra
• 2004: Star Screen Awards(Marathi), "Best Actress", Devrai
• 2005: Milan International Film Festival, "Best Actress", Fuoco Di Su Me (Fire At My Heart)^[6]

Nominated[link]

• 2001: Filmfare Awards, Best Supporting Actress, Mission Kashmir
• 2001: Screen Weekly Awards Best Supporting Actress, Mission Kashmir

Filmography[link]

Reality TV shows[link]

• Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi on Colours TV
• Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Sony TV

References[link]

1. ^ "49TH NATIONAL FILM AWARD". Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 26 July 2002. http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2002/rjul2002/26072002/r2607200224d.html. Retrieved 1 Dec 2011. 
2. ^ "So Kul - the book". Sonalikulkarni.org (Official website). http://www.sonalikulkarni.org/latest.htm. Retrieved 1 Dec 2011. 
3. ^ "Sonali Kulkarni Marries Second Time". Times of India. 25 May 2010. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-05-25/news-interviews/28300308_1_sonali-kulkarni-love-marriage-wedding/. Retrieved 1 Dec 2011. 
4. ^ "Sonali Kulkarni ties knot with Fox TV Studios MD-Nachiket Pantvaidya". Bollywoodhungama.com. 25 May 2010. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/25/14165/index.html. Retrieved 1 Dec 2011. 
5. ^ "Sonali Kulkarni gives birth to a Baby Girl". Bollywoodhungama.com. 22 Oct 2011. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2011/10/22/16532/index.html. Retrieved 1 Dec 2011. 
6. ^ "Sonali Kulkarni gets best actress award for "Fuoco Di Su Me"". Indiaglitz.com. 11 Apr 2006. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/21722.html. Retrieved 1 Dec 2011. 

External links[link]

• Sonali Kulkarni at the Internet Movie Database

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Anu Malik
Indian Composer Anu Malik
Background information
Born	(1960-11-02) 2 November 1960 (age 51)
Origin	India
Occupations	Music Director, Singer
Years active	1981–present

Anu Malik (Hindi: अनु मलिक) (born 2 November 1960), born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. In the 90's Anu had hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee', 'Baazigar' and 'Jaanam'.

The beginning of the millennium saw him winning the National Award for his music for J.P. Dutta's 'Refugee', and also the Filmfare Special Jury Award for his outstanding music in the film. He has also won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award for 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Baazigar'. He was nominated 14 times for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.

Anu Malik has been judging the television phenomenon 'Indian Idol' for the last three seasons and continues to be a member of the jury for the fourth season as well. He has also rendered many of his own compositions like Garam Chaye Ki Pyali, Gori Gori and the recent Meri Jane Jigar.

Early years[link]

The son of veteran composer Sardar Malik, brother of Abu Malik and Daboo Malik, Anu Malik learnt music from Pandit Ram Prasad Sharma (Babaji)^{[citation needed]}. He made his debut in Hunterwali in 1977. He composed for various famous films like Sohni Mahiwal, Mard, Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi and Jeete Hain Shaan Se got recognition for them, but still throughout the 1980s he could not get much of the work as there were so many established music directors like R.D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Kalyanji-Anandji and Bappi Lahiri. One of the only producers that always returned to him were FC Mehra's Eagle Films. Other early films were:

• Poonam
• Ek Jaan Hain Hum
• Mard
• Maa
• Maalamaal
• Love Marriage
• Aasman
• Jaal
• Allah Rakha
• Mujrim

He also has a Hindi poetry school in Karol Bagh, New Delhi

Recognition[link]

Anu Malik shot to fame in the 1990s with Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee in 1992, Baazigar, Jaanam, Sir, Tehelka, Chamatkar, Maa and the next step was the Filmfare award for Baazigar beating Laxmikant-Pyarelal for Khalnayak in 1994. In 2001, he composed music for movies like Aks, Fiza, Filhaal and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai.

His recent work includes Yamla Pagla Deewana and Kambakkht Ishq.

Style of music[link]

He is a versatile music director,^[1][2] giving music to different kinds of films. He has created many hit tunes for the Indian music industry. In his great music career he never reused his songs' tuning manner as his every song is very different from each other on the basis of Instrument arrangement and Vocals' tuning format. His voice has been a bone of contention and his songs he has sung himself have floored people,literally :)

He is specially known for his incredible use of Tabla in some of his hit songs like Taal Pe Jab and Mere Humsafar from the movie Refugee, Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal of Main Hoon Na, Eli Re Eli of Yaadein and Baazigar O Baazigar of Baazigar. He has made music for Refugee, Josh, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Fiza, Yaadein, Aks, Asoka, Filhaal and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in just 2000 & 2001. The movie Baazigar received Filmfare award for best music direction.

Salient Music of Asoka

The music of Asoka has a rhythm and life of its own as it recreates a heady mix of powerful sensuousness. The high point of 'San Sanana' is the interesting use of the mridang. Sensuality casts its spell in 'Raat Ka Nasha' as immensely engaging track. 'Roshni Se' is a rich composition, which includes some awesome Buddhist chanting and the intriguing vocal chemistry between Abhijeet and Alka Yagnik. 'O Re Kanchi' captures the earthy feel of Oriya music, in addition to some funky drumbeats and enthusiastic vocals. 'Aa Tayar Hoja' proves to be a fast-paced, upbeat track that promises to grow on you after a couple of hearings.

Collaborations[link]

Anu's association with Alisha Chinai has also been very successful, delivering major hits such as Sexy Sexy; Ruk Ruk Ruk from Vijaypath; and the recent songs from No Entry. For some time, they did not work with each other, following Alisha's claim that Anu Malik had sexually assaulted her.

His collaborations with J.P. Dutta, famous film director and producer, has also provided India with major hits. These include Border in 1997, Refugee in 2000, LOC Kargil in 2003 and Umrao Jaan in 2006.

Malik has worked with several playback singers including Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Anuradha Paudwal, Shaan, Abhijeet, Sonu Nigam, K.K., Sunidhi Chauhan and many more.

Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik rendered their voice in most of the Hits composed by Anu Malik. After the come-back in 1990s with hits like Sir, Phool Aur Angaar, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee and Vijaypath, he used to prefer Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik above any other singer. Baazigar, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Imtihaan, Chamatkar, Gambler, Akele Hum Akele Tum are some of the examples, then in 1998 Anu Malik blasted with Duplicate, Kareeb, Soldier, Aarzoo and finally Ishq Vishk (2003) are some of the successful results of collaboration between Anu Malik, Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.

He also collaborated with singer Sonu Nigam. He gave the singer a big break with the song Ke Ghar Kab Aaoge in the film Border in 1997, which put the singer in the limelight and earned him several award nominations. Their collaboration has continued since, with Anu Malik providing Sonu Nigam with a variety of songs, including hits like Main Hoon Na and Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal in the film Main Hoon Na, which earned the singer several awards again. They have worked together in several films, including Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Border, Fiza, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Jaan-E-Mann, LOC: Kargil, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and "Refugee".

In 2006 movie Umrao Jaan, Anu Malik launched his daughter Anmol Malik as a singer in the song Bitiya Na Kijo.^[3]

[edit] Indian Idol

Anu Malik remained one of the judges on the TV show throughout each season till it ended. In the first two seasons, he was accompanied by Sonu Nigam and Farah Khan, and in the third by Alisha Chinai, Udit Narayan and Javed Akhtar. He was also a judge in the first Asian Idol held in Indonesia, representing Indian Idol. He also appeared on Indian Idol 4 with Sonali Bendre, Kailash Kher & Javed Akhtar. After that he appeared as a judge with Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant in Indian Idol 5

[edit] Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega is a variety entertainment reality show that airs on Sony Entertainment Television (India) on weekdays. It premiered on 25 May 2009 along with a couple of other new shows, as part of a major revamp by Sony TV. The first season of the show was hosted by Mona Singh and Vishal Malhotra, and Farah Khan and Anu Malik were the judges. All the episodes were shot in Sony TV's Mumbai studio.

[edit] Asian Idol

Anu Malik was the only judge from India on Asian Idol, who represented Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant, along with other judges Indra Lesmana, Paul Moss, Pilita Corrales, Ken Lim and Siu Black.

Singer[link]

Although he is not a mainstream singer, Anu Malik also does playback singing for his compositions. Written off as a singer in his early days ("Julie Julie," for instance), he continues to sing his own compositions, with songs like "Ek Garam Chaye ki Pyali" from the movie Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, "Gori Gori" in Main Hoon Na or the recent "Meri Jane Jigar" in the film Deewane Huye Paagal. One of his most famous renditions, however, remain "Oonchi hai building" and " East or West India is the best " from the movie Judwaa and rap part of "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" of Baazigar.

While he sings entire songs for some movies, especially those starring Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar and even Shahid Kapoor (in Deewane Huye Paagal he sang almost every song), very often one can hear him in the chorus, like in "Mehbooba Mehbooba" in the film Ajnabee, "Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal" for the film Main Hoon Na, etc.

He is also known for his singing for his private albums like Dekho barish ho rahi hai, Tera Chehra, Dhua dhua and an English album, Eyes.

Trivia[link]

His song "Chamma Chamma" from China Gate was used in the English movie Moulin Rouge, starring Nicole Kidman, and Chunari Chunari from Biwi No.1 was used in Monsoon Wedding.

After the death of R. D. Burman, Anu Malik completed his pending films like Gang, Ghatak, etc.

Awards[link]

Anu Malik have won several awards during his music career including Three Filmfare Awards, One Star Screen Award, a Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director, National Film Award for Best Music Direction& Many Others.

• 1994 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Baazigar
• 2000 - Filmfare Special Jury Award - Refugee
• 2005 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Main Hoon Na
• 2005 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Main Hoon Na
• 2005 - Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Main Hoon Na
• 2001 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Refugee

Nominations[link]

International Indian Film Academy Awards[link]

• 2005 - IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Murder
• 2005 - IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Main Hoon Na
• 2001 - IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Fiza
• 2001 - IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Josh

Filmfare Awards[link]

• 1985 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Sohni Mahiwal (1984)
• 1996 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Akele Hum Akele Tum
• 1998 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Border
• 1999 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Soldier
• 2000 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Biwi No.1
• 2000 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Haseena Maan Jaayegi
• 2001 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Josh
• 2001 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Fiza
• 2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai
• 2004 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - LOC: Kargil
• 2005 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Murder

Star Screen Award for Best Music Director[link]

• 2000 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Biwi No.1
• 2001 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Refugee
• 2001 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Fiza
• 2002 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Asoka
• 2004 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - LOC: Kargil
• 2005 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director[link]

• 2000 - Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Biwi No.1
• 2001 - Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Refugee
• 2001 - Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Fiza
• 2002 - Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Asoka
• 2004 - Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - LOC: Kargil

Discography[link]

Plagiarism[link]

Like most of other Bollywood composers Anu Malik has been indicted with charges of picking up music from various sources without giving credit to original composers.^[5][6][7][8]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Lyrics of songs composed by Anu Malik
• Rest Of Anu Malik Filmography
• Anu Malik - IMDb
• Other composers follow me: Anu Malik