Rab

Map of Rab
Geography
Location	Adriatic Sea
Coordinates	44°46′N 14°46′E / 44.767°N 14.767°E / 44.767; 14.767Coordinates: 44°46′N 14°46′E / 44.767°N 14.767°E / 44.767; 14.767
Area	93.6 km2 (36.14 sq mi)
Highest elevation	408 m (1,339 ft)
Highest point	Kamenjak
Country
Croatia
County	Primorje-Gorski
Largest city	Rab (pop. 9,480)
Demographics
Population	9,480 (as of 2001)
Density	101

Rab (Italian: Arbe, German: Arbey) is an island in Croatia and a town of the same name located just off the northern Croatian coast in the Adriatic Sea.

The island is 22 km (14 mi) long, has an area of 93.6 km² (36 sq mi) and 9,480 inhabitants (2001). The highest peak is Kamenjak at 408 meters. The northeastern side of the island is mostly barren, karst, while the southwestern side is covered by one of the last oak forest of the Mediterranean.

Ferries connect the island of Rab with the mainland port of Jablanac and with the neighbouring islands of Krk and Pag.

Name[link]

Rab (town)

The island of Rab was first mentioned in a Greek source Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax (360 BC) and then by other Greek and Roman geographists by the name Arba. That name belonged to the Liburnians, so far the oldest known inhabitants of the island. Arba was also the name of the Liburnian settlement in the modern city of Rab. It is not certain how old this name is; it may be as old as the settlement, which means from the beginning of the Iron Age, since the Liburnians did not build the city walls on the island. The Illyrian-Liburnian word Arb meant 'dark, obscure, green, forested'. Therefore name Arba should be comprehended as a toponym meaning "Black island", due to the rich pine forests that once grew on the island.

After the 1st century AD it was recorded by many other Greek and Roman authors by the names Arba and Arva.

Its Medieval Dalmatian speaking population used Arbe, Arbia, Arbiana, Arbitana and most frequently Arbum in the documents written in the Latin language.

Arbe became also the Venetian name of the city in the 15th century when it fell under the authority of the Republic of Venice.

In the Croatian language it became Rab, a form which probably goes back as far as the 7th century when the Slavs began to settle on the island. However the first record of name Rab is preserved only in the middle of the 15th century (in a Latin document relating to the establishment of the Franciscan monastery of St. Eufemija), since the major establishment of Croatian inhabitants in the city did not occur before the 10th century, unlike the rest of the island and region.

History[link]

The historic town center of Rab

The island is first heard of under the Illyrians in 360 BC. It was part of Liburnia and then part of the Roman Empire. The emperor Octavian Augustus built town walls and gave Rab the title of Municipium.

Saint Marinus, the founder of the mini-state of San Marino, originated on Rab, whence he fled during the religious persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian (this ancient tie is commemorated in the present twin-city agreement between Rab and San Marino).

During the Middle Ages Rab was part of the Byzantine Empire, then, for a short time, part of the Kingdom of Croatia, then in 1358 the island came under the rule of King Louis the Great, the Angevin ruler of Hungary.

During the Renaissance it was ruled by Venice from 1409 until the 18th century followed by a brief interlude under Napoleon. It was eventually annexed by the Habsburgs in 1815 and remained under Austrian rule till 1918.

Since a majority of its residents were Italian-speaking, the locals sought to be annexed to the Kingdom of Italy, but Italy eventually decided to cede the island to Yugoslavia in 1921, and many of its Italian-speaking residents subsequently left for Istria and the rest of Italy.

During World War II, the forces of Fascist Italy established the Rab concentration camp on the island. A memorial complex built in 1953 commemorates the site of the former camp, located in the village of Kampor.

After the Second World War, the island was part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until the Croatian independence referendum in 1991.

The island of Rab is rich in cultural heritage and cultural-historical monuments that make it a popular vacation destination. Rab is also known as a pioneer of naturism after the visit of King Edward VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson.

The island is nowadays very popular with tourists and families for its beautiful nature, beaches, heritage and many events, particularly the Rab arbalest tournament and the Rab Medieval festival - Rapska Fjera.

Twin cities[link]

• Sežana
• Königsbrunn
• San Marino

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Rab

• Rab tourist office
• Rab city web site
• Kristofor travel: website with tourist services and accommodations
• Accommodation in Rab and Lopar
• Virtual Tour of Rab
• AdriaClub: services and accommodations

• rab360 virtual panoramas

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Marwan Khoury (Arabic: مروان خوري‎) (February 3, 1968) is a Lebanese singer, writer, composer and music arranger. His compositions are performed by some of the most famous artists in the Arab World and adapted by many other countries including Turkey. He composed hits for leading artists such as Majida El Roumi, Saber Rabai, Nawal Al Zoghbi, Assala Nasri, Najwa Karam, Fadl Shaker, Elissa, Carole Samaha, Bassima, and Myriam Fares.

Biography[link]

Marwan Khoury was born in Amchit, Lebanon, he is the third of five children born to Tanyous and Naseema Khoury. He has two older sisters Leena and Mona, and two younger brothers Claude, who works as a TV director, and Dany is a music arranger. In 1986, Khoury enrolled at the Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK) in Lebanon where he studied piano, Musicology and Music History. During his university years, he won a prize in a music composition contest. The award was presented to the singer by former Lebanese President Amin Gemayel. In 1988, Khoury produced his first album Kasak Habibi (كاسك حبيبي) depending solely on himself in writing the lyrics, composing the songs, and producing.

Khoury started a new phase in his life in 1989, not as a singer but as a keyboard player and a band conductor. He performed in various TV shows. He continued as a keyboard player until 1996 and played with many famous Lebanese artists. But during that period, Khoury wrote and sang the single, "Fik Yamma Balak" (فيك ياما بالك). It was released in 1994 and established him as a singer. In 1997 he wrote, composed and performed his second single "Lasbor Ala Welah" (لأصبر على ويله). It was not until 1999 that Khoury finally became known in the music industry as a writer/composer. He wrote and composed two hit songs for Nawal Al Zoghbi; "Tia" (تيا) and "Dalouna" (الدّلعونه) Then the year 2001 came along and with it Khoury launched his first official album Khayal El-Omer (خيَّال العمر). The very next year, Khoury shot his first video clip "Ya Shog" (يا شوق).

Khoury has twice been awarded the Murex d'or. He first won in 2003 and then in 2004 he was awarded another Murex d'or for Best Multi-Talented Artist (singer, composer, music video, song and album). Kil Al Asayed (كل القصايد) was one of the best selling albums of 2004.

In 2005, Khoury landed a five-year contract with the major production company Rotana Records. He also released his first major album Kil Al Asayed in May 2005. The album and the title song were successful^[1] and their popularity spread fast. It was this album that made Khoury famous in the Arab World. In 2006 Khoury released an additional album Asr El Sho (قصر الشوق). His third album "Ana Wl Leil" was released on March 2008. Khoury's last album with Rotana Rajain contains 10 tracks and was released in 2010.^[2] In January 2011, he announced that his contract with Rotana has ended and he's heading for self-production.

Marwan Khoury is considered one of the most currently known Lebanese composers, but is also known as a singer. He has performed live at the Cairo Opera House and the Carthage Film Festival of Tunisia

Personal life[link]

Marwan is currently single. Rumors linked him with singer Carole Samaha since the success of their duet Ya Rab but both of them assured the press that both of them are just friends and share the same musical tastes.

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Singles[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official Marwan Khoury's website
• Marwan Khoury Official Fan Club Du Liban, International Fan Club, and Official Group
• Marwan Khoury's Official Forums

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Carole Samaha (Arabic: كارول سماحة‎) is a Lebanese musician and actress. She has released five studio albums. Samaha has a masters degree in acting and directing, which she earned in 1999.^[3] In 2004 she won the Arab Music Award for best female newcomer.^[4] She has also won multiple Murex d'Or awards and was nominated for Best Arabia Act in the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Biography[link]

Early life[link]

Samaha was born in Lebanon 1972 to Antoine Samaha of Kenshara and Nouhad Hawi. She grew up with her parents and two brothers, having only one dream since childhood, being on stage.

She started her career as an actress in the theater as well as television

Musicals era[link]

After introducing herself to Mansour Rahbani, one of the biggest Lebanese and Arab composers, she experienced a turning point in her career as she shifted from drama to musical theatre and found success.

Discography[link]

2011 Al- Shahroura

Videography[link]

Awards[link]

• "Revelation of the year" (actress and singer) Murex d'Or in 2000.^[5]
• "Best female newcomer" Arab Music Award (2003) - This was the first year for which Arab Music Awards were awarded and the ceremony was held in Dubai in May 2004.^[4]
• "Best Polyvalent talent" (actress and singer) Murex d'Or in 2003.^[5]
• "Best Female Romantic Song" ("Tala3 Fiyyi") Murex d'Or in 2003.^[5]
• "Best album of the year" (Adwa' Al Shohra) ART Music Award in 2006. The ceremony was held in Cairo.^{[citation needed]}
• "Best Lebanese Female Singer" Murex d'Or in 2007.^[5]
• "Best Lebanese Song" ("Ya Rab", with Marwan Khoury) Murex d'Or in 2007.^[5]
• nominated for "Best Arab Act" in the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 (along with Mohamed Hamaki, Karl Wolf, Abri and others).
• "Best album of the year" (Hdoudi Sama, 2009) Murex d'Or in June 2010.
• Samahe was honored for best music video – "Khalik Behalik" – at the 2011 Murex d'Or ceremony.^[6]

References[link]

1. ^ "This section is dedicted to Carole's super fans who are interested in learning even the smallest details about her.". carolesamaha.com. http://carolesamaha.com/#/biography. Retrieved 5 June 2011.  - From the website's main page, click on "Enter," then on "Biography," then on "Close and personal" at the bottom.
2. ^ "The Journey of a Multi Dimensional Artist !". carolesamaha.com. carolesamaha.com. http://carolesamaha.com/#/biography. Retrieved 13 September 2010. "Originally from Khonchara - Lebanon, [...]"  - From the website's main page you have to click on Enter, then on Biography.
3. ^ "The Journey of a Multi Dimensional Artist !". carolesamaha.com. http://carolesamaha.com/#/biography. Retrieved 5 June 2011. 
4. ^ ^{a b} "Fiascos affect Arab music awards". BBC News Online. 17 May 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3720631.stm. Retrieved 15 December 2010. 
5. ^ ^{a b c d e} Murex d'Or website - click on "Official Website", then on "Menu" and then on "Results", and then slide the slider to the desired year.
6. ^ "Arab stars receive top honors at Murex d’Or Awards". Daily Star (Jounieh). 25 June 2011. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Music/2011/Jun-25/Arab-stars-receive-top-honors-at-Murex-dOr-Awards.ashx#axzz1QhXmj2fu. Retrieved 30 June 2011. "Also honored for best music video was Carole Samahe for 'Khalik Behalik.'" 

External links[link]

• Official Website
• Official Facebook Page

Emraan Anwar Hashmi (Hindi: इमरान हाशमी Urdu: عمران انور ہاشمی; (born 24 March 1979) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. His successful films include Murder, Gangster (2006), Jannat, Raaz – The Mystery Continues,Awarapan,Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai,Murder 2,The Dirty Picture and Jannat 2. He has established himself as one of the industry's successful actors,^[1] and one of the most popular Indian film actors in Pakistan.^[2] He was chosen as the brand ambassador of LG mobile company in Pakistan.^[3]

Early life[link]

Hashmi was born to Anwar Hashmi and Maherah Hashmi.^[4] After briefly changing his first name to Farhan, he decided to keep his original name but later he changed his name as Emraan Hashmi .^[4]

Career[link]

Debut & Breakthrough (2003-2009)[link]

Hashmi entered Bollywood at the age of 18, as an assistant director on Raaz.^[5] He made his film debut in 2003 with the film Footpath, opposite Aftab Shivdasani, Bipasha Basu and Rahul Dev. Footpath did not do well at the box office.^[6]

In 2004, he and his co-star Mallika Sherawat shot to fame with the thriller Murder, which became a super hit at the box office. It was Hashmi's first release of the year and his second film. It became the tenth-highest grossing movie of the year.^[7]

In 2005, Hashmi appeared in several films such as Zeher, Kalyug,^[8] which did moderately well at the box office.^[9] He became notable as the "Serial Kisser" for his sex scenes in films.

In 2006, his film Gangster, opposite Shiney Ahuja and debutant Kangana Ranaut, was a semi-hit at the box office.^[10] His performance in it earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role in 2007.

In 2007, Hashmi had three back-to-back releases: Good Boy Bad Boy, Awarapan and The Train. All failed at the box office.

In 2008, Hashmi had only one release, Jannat, opposite debutant Sonal Chauhan, which had a 100% opening, making it a critical and commercial success.^[11][12]

His first release in 2009, Raaz – The Mystery Continues, opened well and became the first box-office success of the year.^[13] His second film of the year, Tum Mile opposite Soha Ali Khan, opened to mixed reviews and was rated a box office failure.^[14]

Success (2010–present)[link]

In 2010, he appeared in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, which opened to positive reviews and was declared a hit at the box office.^[15][16] He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2011, he starred in Mohit Suri's Murder 2, a sequel to the 2004 thriller Murder. The film opened well and was declared a blockbuster.^[17] His next film The Dirty Picture was released on 2 December 2011. The film received positive reviews from critics and was also a blockbuster worldwide, making it Hashmi's second success in a row.^[18][19]

His latest film, Jannat 2, has received mixed to negative review but nevertheless performed well at box office.^[20] The film gave Emraan Hashmi a triple success hattrick in a row. He is currently working on Shanghai, Rush and Raaz 3D^[21].^[22].Emraan Hashmi has also starred in the C.I.D (T.V.Serial) as Abraham.The Episode is named as "Raaz Khooni Awaaz Ka".It was broadcasted on 2 December 2011.

Personal life[link]

Hashmi graduated from Sydenham College in Mumbai, India.^[23] Pooja Bhatt, an actress turned writer and director, and director Mohit Suri are his cousins, while producers Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt are his uncles.^[24] Hashmi married his long-time girlfriend Parveen Shahani on 14 December 2006.^[25] He became father to a baby boy on 4 February 2010 and named him Ayaan.^[26]

Awards and nominations[link]

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Emraan Hashmi at the Internet Movie Database
• Emraan Hashmi Short Bio

Esha Gupta
Esha Gupta at Jannat 2 audio release
Born	(1985-11-28) 28 November 1985 (age 26)[1] Greater Noida, India[2]
Occupation	Actress, Model
Years active	2007-present

Esha Gupta (born 28 November 1985) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She won the Miss India International title in 2007. She represented India in the Miss International 2007 contest. In 2012, she was signed by Mahesh Bhatt for a three-film contract with Vishesh Films and made her screen debut in Deshmukh's Jannat 2, she also will be seen in Bhatt's Raaz 3D and Prakash Jha's Chakravyuh.

Career[link]

Modelling (2007-2011)[link]

Esha Gupta is Miss India International 2007 winner and Kingfisher girl who also featured in the Kingfisher calender 2010. Esha Gupta started her career in modeling before moving onto Bollywood. She was doing her Mass Communication studies before taking part in Miss India contest. Gupta is a trained Kathak and Jazz Dancer.^[3]

Film Debut & Breakthrough (2012-present)[link]

Launched by the Bhatt camp, Esha Gupta debuts in Bollywood with Jannat 2 opposite Emraan Hashmi in the lead role.^{[4] [5][6]} She was appreciated with film critics. One of them commented, "Debutante Esha Gupta enchants you with her captivating charm. She appears a tad unrefined at places, nonetheless she handles her part assertively". Later, Gupta signed Raaz 3D alongside her Jannat 2 co-star, Emraan Hashmi and Bipasha Basu. Gupta has also started filming for her third film, which is her first film outside of the Vishesh Films banner, Chakravyuh.

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External Links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Esha Gupta

• Esha Gupta at the Internet Movie Database
• Esha Gupta's fan site