Abdullah may refer to:

People and Fictional characters[link]

• Abdullah (name)

Other uses[link]

• Abdullah (horse) (1970–2000), a horse that competed in the sport of show jumping
• Abdullah (1980 film), Bollywood film directed by Sanjay Khan

Places[link]

• Abdullah Gan, mountainous region of Afghanistan
• Abdullah Hukum LRT station, elevated rapid transit station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Kampung Haji Abdullah Hukum, was an urban village located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Killa Abdullah District, district in the north west of Balochistan province of Pakistan
• Qaysān, Abdullah Qeissan, a town in Blue Nile State, south-eastern Sudan
• Salle Moulay Abdellah, indoor sporting arena in Rabat, Morocco
• Stade Moulay Abdellah, multi-use stadium in Rabat, Morocco

See also[link]

• Abdul, often confused with having the same meaning as Abdullah
• Abdalla people, ethnic group in Kenya

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Sanjay Khan संजय ख़ान سنجے خان
Sanjay Khan at Suzanne Roshan's The Charcoal Project Launch
Born	Abbas Khan (1941-01-03) 3 January 1941 (age 71) Bangalore, India

Sanjay Khan (Hindi: संजय ख़ान) is an Indian actor, director and producer.

Career[link]

Abbas Khan made his debut in the 1964 Chetan Anand film "Haqeeqat" followed by the Rajshri film Dosti. In the 1960s and 1970s Khan starred in the movies Dus Lakh, Ek Phool Do Mali and Intaqam. He also acted opposite his brother Feroz in three films Upaasna (1971), Mela (1971) and Nagin (1976). He turned producer and director of three films in which he played the leading role which were Chandi Sona (1977), Abdullah (1980) and Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986). After Kala Danda Goray Log he stopped acting in films and moved onto starring in and directing television series. In 1990 he starred and directed the Indian TV series The Sword of Tipu Sultan. While filming in 1989, he got severely burnt in a fire on the sets in Premier Studios in Mysore. He recovered after many months in hospital and has since produced and directed television serials. He also directed the Mega Indian TV series, based on life of Maratha General Mahadji Shinde called, "The Great Maratha". In the late 90s he directed the TV-series Jai Hanuman (1997–2000). In the new millennium, he directed a mini series called Maha Kavya Mahabharat and a movie starring Jessica Chapnik called Maryada Purushottam (2005).

He was the chairman of a hotel and spa in Bangalore called the Golden Palms. He is rumored to have sold it now.

Personal life[link]

Abbas (Sanjay) Khan was born in Bangalore. Two of his brothers, Feroz Khan and Akbar Khan (director), also work as actors. He has another brother, Sameer. They are originally from the Ghazni province of Afghanistan. His father was Sadiq Ali Khan Tanoli.

Khan is married to Zarine Khan, a Parsi and former Zoroastrian. He has three daughters and a son. Elder daughter Farah (married to DJ Aqeel), second daughter Simone (married to Ajay Arora) and his youngest daughter Suzanne Khan (married to actor Hrithik Roshan). Zayed Khan is his only son and Khan is the uncle to Fardeen Khan - Feroz Khan's son.

Sanjay Khan has a passion for cars, especially imported ones.

Controversy[link]

Petition against release

Petitions were filed in the Supreme Court of India against the telecast of serial "The Sword of Tipu Sultan". The petitioners argued that the serial was not based on the real life and deeds of Tipu Sultan.[7] After hearing the arguments, the Supreme Court gave a judgment that the serial could be telecasted but that a notice has to be displayed along with each episode stating: No claim is made for the accuracy or authenticity of any episode being depicted in the serial. This serial is a fiction and has nothing to do either with the life or rule of Tipu Sultan. The serial is a dramatised presentation of Bhagwan Gidwani's novel.

Fire accident

A major fire accident took place on 8 February 1989 in the Premier Studios of Mysore where the serial "The Sword of Tipu Sultan" was being shot. Non-availability of fire fighting equipment and ignorance of fire safety standards have been quoted as the major reasons for this fire.[9] Loose wiring and absence of ventilators were further causes for the fire to spread. Instead of fire-proofing material, the walls had gunny bags and the temperature rose to around 120°C (248°F) because of huge lights being used for the shooting. All these factors contributed to the massive fire, and the final death toll was 62. Sanjay Khan himself suffered major burns and had to spend 13 months in hospital and undergo 72 surgeries. An ex-gratia amount of Rs. 5000 was paid to some of the victims of the fire The Sword of Tipu Sultan

Slapping Zeenat Aman

In a party at Taj, Sanjay Khan slapped his second wife Zeenat Aman in public and permanently damaged her eye ^[1].

Filmography[link]

Actor[link]

• The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1989) TV series .... Tipu Sultan
• Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986) .... Raja
• ''Abdullah (1980) .... Emir-e-Rajasthan Sheikh Mohammed Al Qamal
• Chingaari(1977)
• Chandi Sona (1977) .... Mayur
• Mastan Dada (1977)
• Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Kasam(1977)
• Nagin (1976) .... Suraj
• Zindagi Aur Toofan (1975)
• Asliyat(1974)
• Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
• Trimurti (1974) .... Vijay
• Dhund (1973) (as Sanjay) .... Advocate Suresh Saxena
• Sone Ke Haath''(1973)
• Daaman Aur Aag (1973)
• Madhavi (1973)
• Chingari (1973) with Leena chandrivarkar
• Anokhi Pehchan (1972)
• Babul Ki Galiyaan (1972)
• Sab Ka Saathi(1972)
• Dharkan (1972)
• Wafaa (1972) .... Shyam Thakur
• Upaasna (1971) (as Sanjay)
• Haseenon Ka Devata (1971) .... Jai
• Mela (1971)
• Woh Din Yaad Karo (1971)
• Maharaja (1970)
• Pushpanjali(1970) (as Sanjay) .... Dinesh Khanna
• Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (1970)
• Beti (1969) .... Dr. Rajesh Anand
• Ek Phool Do Mali (1969) (as Sanjay) .... Amar Kumar
• Intaquam(1969) (as Sanjay) .... Rajpal/Rajoo
• Shart (1969) .... Raj
• Abhilasha (1968)
• Milan Ki Raat (1967)
• Dil Ne Pukara (1967)
• Dillagi (1966) (as Joseph Amrine)
• Dus Lakh (1966)
• Haqeeqat (1964) ..... Soldier
• Dosti (1964)

Director[link]

• Maryada Purushottam (2005) (announced)
• "Maha Kavya Mahabharat1" (2001) (mini) TV Series
• Jai Hanuman (1997–2000) TV series
• The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1989)
• Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986)
• Abdullah (1980)
• Chandi Sona (1977)

Producer[link]

• Abdullah (1980) (producer)

Writer[link]

• Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986)

Miscellaneous Crew[link]

• Abdullah (1980) (presenter)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Sanjay Khan at the Internet Movie Database

Abdullah Kobayashi
Kobayashi in June 2011.
Ring name(s)	Abdullah Kobayashi Abdullah Jr. Kobayashi Abu Mokkori Yōsuke Kobayashi
Billed height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Billed weight	130 kg (290 lb)
Born	(1976-07-22) July 22, 1976 (age 35) Koshoku, Nagano[1]
Trained by	Abdullah the Butcher[2] Kendo Nagasaki[2] Mr. Pogo[2]
Debut	May 29, 1995[2]

Yōsuke Kobayashi (小林 洋輔, Kobayashi Yōsuke^?) (born July 22, 1976),^[2] is a Japanese professional wrestler best known by his stage name Abdullah Kobayashi (アブドーラ小林) after Abdullah the Butcher, who was his trainer. He began his career in 1995 as one of the main wrestlers in Big Japan Pro Wrestling and has wrestled for Big Japan Pro Wrestling throughout most of his career.^[1] Kobayashi took part in some matches with TNA in 2002. He is well known for his very brutal deathmatches with the likes of Ryuji Ito and several other BJPW wrestlers. On June 26, 2010, Kobayashi made his American debut in Combat Zone Wrestling Tournament of Death IX defeating Nick Gage in the first round but lost in the second to JC Bailey.

In wrestling[link]

• Finishing moves

• Bakachinga Elbow (diving Elbow Drop or a running Elbow Drop sometimes while holding floresent lightbulbs)
• Koba Driver (Sitout back to belly piledriver) sometimes on to glass

• Signature moves

• Corner slingshot splash
• Throat thrust
• Samoan Drop sometimes on to fluorescent light bulbs
• Diving double foot stomp
• Snap German suplex

Championships and accomplishments[link]

• Big Japan Pro Wrestling

• BJW Deathmatch Heavyweight Championship (2 times, current)
• BJW World Tag Team Championship (4 times) - with Kamikaze (1), Daikokubo Benkei (1), Jaki Numazawa (1) and Daisuke Sekimoto (1)
• WEW Hardcore Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Daikokubo Benkei

References[link]

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David Guetta
David Guetta at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards
Background information
Birth name	Pierre David Guetta
Born	(1967-11-07) 7 November 1967 (age 44) Paris, France
Genres	House, electro house, hip house
Occupations	DJ, record producer, songwriter
Years active	1984–present
Labels	EMI Music France, Virgin, Positiva, Astralwerks, Jack Back Records
Website	DavidGuetta.com

Pierre David Guetta (7 November 1967), known professionally as David Guetta (French pronunciation: [daˌvid ɡɛˈta]), is a French house music producer and DJ.^[1] Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). His 2009 album One Love included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie & LMFAO) and "Sexy Bitch" (featuring Akon), the last becoming a top five hit in the United States and all three reaching #1 in the United Kingdom, as well as another internationally known single called "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi which became a top five hit in many countries. Guetta has sold over three million albums and 15 million singles worldwide.^[2] He is currently one of the most sought-after music producers.^[3] As at 2012 David Guetta is the world's most popular DJ, claiming the #1 poll position of the DJ Mag 100 popularity poll.^[4]

Biography[link]

1984–2000: Early life and career[link]

At age 17, Guetta began DJing at the Broad Club in Paris.^[5] He first played popular songs, and he discovered house music when he heard a Farley master Funk track on French radio in 1987. The next year, he began hosting his own club nights.^[6] In 1990, he released "Nation Rap", a hip-hop collaboration with French rapper Sidney Duteil.^[7]

In the mid 1990s Guetta played in clubs including Le Centrale, the Rex, Le Boy, and Folies Pigalle.^[5][8] Released in 1994^[7] Guetta's second single, a collaboration with American house vocalist Robert Owens titled "Up & Away", was a minor club hit.^[6] In 1994, David Guetta became the manager of Le Palace nightclub and he continued to organise parties there and in other clubs, such as the "Scream" parties in Les Bains Douches.^[9]

[edit] 2001–2006: Just a Little More Love and Guetta Blaster

In 2001, David Guetta along with Joachim Garraud founded Gum Productions, and in the same year Guetta's first hit single, "Just a Little More Love", featuring American singer Chris Willis was released. Willis was vacationing in France when he met Guetta.^[6] Guetta's debut album Just a Little More Love was released in 2002 on Virgin Records and sold over 300,000 copies. The follow-up singles, ("Love Don't Let Me Go", "People Come People Go" and "Give Me Something"), were released in 2002. Guetta released a compilation, Fuck Me I'm Famous, in 2003, named after his party in Ibiza. It included "Just for One Day (Heroes)", a remix of David Bowie's song "Heroes".^[6] Later in his career, Guetta continued recording compilations under that title.

Guetta's second album, Guetta Blaster, was released in 2004. It released four singles: "Money" and "Stay" featuring Chris Willis and "The World Is Mine" and "In Love With Myself" featuring JD Davis. In 2006 the Just a Little More Love single "Love Don't Let Me Go" was re-released as a mash-up with the Tocadisco remix of "Walking Away" by The Egg. The mash-up single entitled "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)" was charted higher than the original release of the song.

[edit] 2007–2008: Pop Life

Guetta performing, May 2007

In 2007, Guetta's third album Pop Life was released. The album was successful in the UK and Ireland as well as in mainland Europe. According to EMI in 2010, the album has sold a total of 530,000 copies worldwide. The lead single "Love Is Gone" reached Number 1 on the American Dance Chart and charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

He played in many countries around the world to promote the album. He played in Mauritius in January 2008, accompanied by French rapper JoeyStarr. In the same year, he and his wife Cathy also planned a new event which took place in the Stade de France on 5 July 2008. The event was called "UNIGHTED", he performed with Tiësto, Carl Cox, Joachim Garraud and Martin Solveig in front of a crowd of 40,000.^[10]

In 2009, he was placed third in the "Top 100 DJs" poll by DJ Magazine,^[11] and was elected "Best House DJ" by DJ Awards in 2008. Since April 2009, Guetta had his own radio show on the internet radio station RauteMusik on Saturday evening. The show was afterwards moved into Radio 538, being aired every Friday evening after Tiësto's Club Life. Its name is DJ Mix. Guetta performs a one-hour set of house music, presenting mainly new talents inside.

[edit] 2009–2010: One Love and international breakthrough

David Guetta's fourth studio album, One Love, was released in August 2009. Its first single "When Love Takes Over", which featured Kelly Rowland, peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart and topped many other countries worldwide. His second single from the album, "Sexy Bitch" featuring Akon, became his second #1 in the UK. "One Love" featuring Estelle, "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi and "Gettin' Over You" featuring Chris Willis, Fergie and LMFAO followed. As of May 2011 the album had sold three million copies worldwide.^[12] Guetta's fourth studio album One Love was nominated as "Best Electronic/Dance Album" at the 52nd Grammy Awards.^[13] His song "When Love Takes Over" featuring American R&B singer Kelly Rowland received two nominations; Best Dance Recording and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, and won the latter. After conflicts over whether or not an album re-issue should go ahead, One More Love was released on 29 November 2010. First single, titled "Who's That Chick?" featuring Rihanna was released a few weeks prior.^[14]

On 16 June 2009, The Black Eyed Peas released the David Guetta-produced "I Gotta Feeling" as their second single from their fifth studio album, The E.N.D.. It became a worldwide hit topping the charts in seventeen countries. It became the most downloaded song of all-time in the United States with almost 7.5 million downloads and in the United Kingdom selling more than 1 million copies.^[15][16] He was nominated twice for his work with The Black Eyed Peas at the 52nd Grammy Awards; in the category Record of the Year for "I Gotta Feeling" and Album of the Year for their album The E.N.D.. In 2010, David Guetta co-wrote and produced Kelly Rowland's "Commander" from her third album Here I Am. It peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States, and reached top ten positions in Belgium and the United Kingdom. Guetta has also co-produced "Forever and a Day", which was Kelly's next UK single from that album.^[17][18] Guetta also produced the singles "Acapella" and "Scream" for American singer-songwriter Kelis's fifth studio album, Flesh Tone, released on 14 May 2010. "Acapella" was released as the lead single on 23 February 2010 and topped the dance charts in the United Kingdom and United States. On 28 June 2010 American rapper Flo Rida released the single "Club Can't Handle Me" featuring David Guetta. The song is included on the soundtrack album to the American 3D dance film Step Up 3D.

Guetta on the One Love Tour, January 2010.

[edit] 2011–present: Nothing But the Beat

Guetta's fifth studio album, Nothing But the Beat was released on August 30, 2011. It was released as a double-disc album; one disc being vocal and the other being electronic.^[19] The French DJ was inspired by rock bands such as Kings of Leon and Coldplay to add rock influences to his dance productions.^[20] "Where Them Girls At" featuring Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, the first single off the album, was released worldwide on May 2, 2011.^[21][22] "Little Bad Girl" featuring Ludacris and Taio Cruz, was released as the second single on June 28, 2011.^[19][23] The third single "Without You" featuring Usher was released on September 27, 2011. Guetta also released three promotional singles for Nothing But the Beat, "Titanium" featuring Sia, "Lunar" with Afrojack and "Night of Your Life" featuring Jennifer Hudson. The album also features the hit single "Sweat" with Snoop Dogg.

Guetta is also scheduled to perform alongside Nicky Romero and Nervo at London's Alexandra Palace on June 1, 2012.^[24]

Personal life[link]

Guetta and his wife Cathy in January 2012 at the NRJ Music Awards ceremony.

His father was a restaurateur of Moroccan Jewish descent,^[25] and his mother is of Belgian descent.^[26][27][28] He is married to socialite and night club manager Cathy Guetta; they have two children, Tim Elvis Eric (born 2004) and Angie (born 2007).^[29]

Discography[link]

• Just a Little More Love (2002)
• Guetta Blaster (2004)
• Pop Life (2007)
• One Love (2009)
• Nothing but the Beat (2011)

Awards and nominations[link]

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References[link]

External links[link]

• David Guetta on Myspace
• David Guetta on Twitter
• David Guetta's channel on YouTube
• David Guetta at the Internet Movie Database
• David Guetta official store
• David Guetta information at Ultra Records
• Review of 'Memories' on the Daily Music Guide
• David Jeffries. "David Guetta biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p572357. Retrieved 2008-09-22. 
• David Guetta in PACHA NEWS
• David Guetta at Billboard.com
• Review of 'Gettin Over you' on the Daily Music Guide

Tahir Anwar' (born London, England^[when?]) is a scholar currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. His family moved to the area in 1983.

Education[link]

He received basic religious education with his father, also a religious scholar and Imam. Anwar left in 1991 to attended a traditional Islamic University (madarassa) in Gujrat, India. He is Hafiz, has a B.A. in Islamic Theology and has completed many other advanced courses in Islamic studies, earning him the title of Alim or scholar.

Services[link]

He serves as Imam and Director of Religious Services at South Bay Islamic Association. He is also the head of the Islamic Studies Department, and an Islamic Studies teacher at Granada Islamic School, which is attached to the Muslim Community Association of Santa Clara County. Anwar has been leading a group to perform Hajj for several years, with CNN twice covering this pilgrimage. He also sits on Zaytuna College's Management Committee as well as other panels and boards.

Anwar is often called to serve on different community panels and commissions, including:

• Human Rights Commissioner for the City of San Jose
• Muslim Chaplain at the Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities.
• Community Advisory Panel for KQED, PBS radio and television channel.

He is frequently invited to speak at community forums, various universities and religious institutions. He has also traveled to many different countries, and is fluent in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, and Gujarati languages. He is married and has two sons.

Sources[link]

• Official Website of Imam Tahir Anwar
• Official Website of the South Bay Islamic Association, Imam Tahir Anwar
• Imam Tahir Anwar audio and video lectures from Halal Tube

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