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Bandra
Bandra is a suburb or neighborhood located in west-central Mumbai, India. It has earned the sobriquet "Queen Of The Suburbs". The Bandra railway station is located on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. Bandra is a highly coveted location for restaurants, pubs, bars, and high-street stores. It is home to many of Mumbai's coolest restaurants and bars.
The suburb is also famous for its coastline, with promenades along Carter Road, Bandstand and Reclamation. Many Bollywood actors live along the Bandstand Promenade, Carter Road and in the Pali Hill areas.
Residential and commercial real estate prices in Bandra west and the adjoining Khar west area rival those of many of south Mumbai's upmarket areas. Moreover, many of the tree-lined streets and neighborhoods in residential parts of Bandra are leafy enclaves of sleek and luxurious apartment buildings of superior modern architecture and design.
The population and culture of Bandra is quite cosmopolitan in nature. It consists of a fair amount of Hindus, Christians (Catholics and others), Parsis (Zoroastrians), and Muslims. Bandra is home to numerous churches, including Mount Mary's Basilica. The Parsi fire-temple, Tata Agiary is located on Hill Road. Other famous religious places include the Jama Masjid (mosque) located near Bandra West railway station and the temple of Goddess Jari-Mari, located on S.V Road. A municipal lake, Swami Vivekanand Talao, is located in Bandra. It was closed to the general public in the mid 1990s.
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Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival (French: Le Festival International du Film de Cannes or just Festival de Cannes), is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is the world's most prestigious and publicized film festival. The invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
The 2012 Cannes Film Festival took place from May 16 to May 27, 2012. The President of the Jury was the Italian film director Nanni Moretti.
The Cannes Film Festival has its origins in the late 1930s when Jean Zay, the French Minister of National Education, on the proposal of Philippe Erlanger and with the support of the British and Americans,[clarification needed] set up an international cinematographic festival. In 1947, the festival was held as the "Festival du film de Cannes", where films from sixteen countries were presented. Moreover, the principle of equality was introduced, so that the jury was to be made up only of one representative per country. Also, this year the festival was held at the made-for-the-occasion Palais des Festivals, although the roof was unfinished and blew off during a storm. The festival was not held in 1948 and 1950 on account of budgetary problems. In 1951, owing to better relations between France and Italy, the Cannes Festival was moved to Spring, while the Mostra remained in Autumn.
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Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands (
/ˈkeɪmən/ or /keɪˈmæn/) is a British Overseas Territory located in the western Caribbean Sea. The territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica. The Cayman Islands are considered to be part of the geographic Western Caribbean Zone as well as the Greater Antilles. The territory is a major world offshore financial centre.
The Cayman Islands were first logged as sighted by Christopher Columbus on 10 May 1503 during his fourth and final voyage to the New World. He named the islands Las Tortugas after the large number of sea turtles observed there. The first recorded English visitor to the islands was Sir Francis Drake in 1586. He subsequently named the islands "Cayman" after caiman, a Neo-Taino word for "alligator".
The Cayman Islands remained largely uninhabited until the 17th century. While there is no archaeological evidence for an indigenous people on the islands, a variety of settlers from various backgrounds made their home on the islands, including pirates, refugees from the Spanish Inquisition, shipwrecked sailors, and deserters from Oliver Cromwell's army in Jamaica.
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Croatia
Croatia (
i/kroʊˈeɪʃə/ kroh-AY-shə; Croatian: Hrvatska pronounced [xř̩ʋaːtskaː]), officially the Republic of Croatia (Croatian: Republika Hrvatska listen (help·info)), is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of Central Europe, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers 56,594 square kilometres (21,851 square miles) and has diverse, mostly continental and Mediterranean climates. Croatia's Adriatic Sea coast contains more than a thousand islands. The country's population is 4.29 million, most of whom are Croats, with the most common religious denomination being Roman Catholicism.
In the early 7th century the Croats arrived in area of present-day Croatia. They organised the state into two dukedoms by the 9th century. Tomislav became the first king by 925 AD, elevating Croatia to the status of a kingdom. The Kingdom of Croatia retained its sovereignty for nearly two centuries, reaching its peak during the rule of Kings Peter Krešimir IV and Dmitar Zvonimir. Croatia entered a personal union with Hungary in 1102. In 1527, faced with Ottoman conquest the Croatian Parliament elected Ferdinand I of the House of Habsburg to the Croatian throne. In 1918, after World War I, Croatia was included in the short-lived State of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs that declared independence from Austria–Hungary and co-founded the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. A Croatian state briefly existed during World War II as a fascist puppet state. After the war, Croatia became a founding member and a federal constituent of the Second Yugoslavia, a socialist state. In June 1991, Croatia declared independence, which came into effect on 8 October of the same year. The Croatian War of Independence was fought successfully during the four years following the declaration.
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Greece
Greecei/ˈɡriːs/ (Greek: Ελλάδα, Ellada, IPA: [eˈlaða] (
listen) historically in Katharevousa and Ancient Greek: Ἑλλάς, Hellas, IPA: [eˈlas] and [helːás] respectively), officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία, Elliniki Dimokratia, IPA: [eliniˈci ðimokraˈtia]), is a country in Southern Europe, politically considered part of Western Europe.Athens is the capital and the largest city in the country (its urban area also including Piraeus). The population of the country is around 11 million.
Greece has land borders with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of mainland Greece, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the 11th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length, featuring a vast number of islands (approximately 1,400, of which 227 are inhabited), including Crete, the Dodecanese, the Cyclades, and the Ionian Islands among others. Eighty percent of Greece consists of mountains, of which Mount Olympus is the highest at 2,917 m (9,570 ft).
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India
India (i/ˈɪndiə/), officially the Republic of India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west, and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west;China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Burma and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; in addition, India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four of the world's major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—originated here, whereas Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam arrived in the 1st millennium CE and also helped shape the region's diverse culture. Gradually annexed by and brought under the administration of the British East India Company from the early 18th century and administered directly by the United Kingdom from the mid-19th century, India became an independent nation in 1947 after a struggle for independence that was marked by non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi.
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Jai Hind College
Jai Hind College is a college in Mumbai, India, affiliated with University of Mumbai. Established in 1948 by a small group of teachers who worked at D. J. Sind College of Karachi,under the supervision of Dr. Mohinder-Miles Morton, it is currently located at 'A' Road, Churchgate.
The college started as an Arts and Science college initially. Many new courses and subjects were offered later—the faculty of Commerce was introduced in 1980, BMS and Computer Science were introduced in 1999, BMM and Biotechnology in 2002, and Banking & Insurance in 2003.
Catering to more than 5000 students, Jai Hind College is considered among the best and most sought after colleges in Mumbai city.
The college was formally inaugurated in September 1948 at the Elphinstone College Library Hall. In early 1949, Principal T.M. Advani arranged for a bungalow named "Goolshan" at Peddar Road to serve as a nucleus for a science college. At this stage, Mr. Bhagwansingh B. Advani, the sole trustee of the Basantsing Anil Dharmada Trust, stepped in with a donation of Rs. 1,25,000, a significant contribution at the time.[citation needed] In observance of his wishes[citation needed], the college was named Jai Hind College and Basantsing Institute of Science.
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Juhu
Juhu is a suburban neighbourhood of North Mumbai. It is famous for its sprawling beach Juhu Beach. It is surrounded by Arabian Sea in the west, Versova in the North, Santacruz and Vile Parle in the east and Khar to the South. Juhu is one of the most affluent areas of Mumbai and many Bollywood celebrities live here too.
J. R. D. Tata, the father of civil aviation in India made his maiden voyage to Juhu airport from Drigh Road airstrip, Karachi, via Ahmedabad, on 15 October 1932 carrying mail in a Puss Moth aircraft.
The nearest railway stations are Santacruz, Andheri and Vile Parle.
In the nineteenth century, Juhu was an island. A long, narrow sand bar rising above sea level by a metre or two, just off the west coast of Salsette. It could be reached during low tides by walking across the tidal inlet.
Juhu was called “Juvem” by the Portuguese. At its north point, nestled the village of Juhu, inhabited by Bhandaris (toddy tappers), Agris (salt traders) & Kulbis (cultivators) and at its south point, opposite Bandra island, lived a small colony of fisher folk and cultivators (Koliwada) The inhabitants of Juhu were mainly East Indians & there was a small section of Goans. The Church of St. Joseph was built by the Portuguese in 1853.
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Karnataka
Karnataka /kɑrˈnɑːtəkə/ is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava (Formation Day). Originally known as the State of Mysore /maɪˈsɔər/, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. It is the land of the Kannadigas, Tuluvas, Konkanis and Kodavas. The capital and largest city is Bangalore.
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. The state covers an area of 191,976 square kilometres (74,122 sq mi), or 5.83% of the total geographical area of India. It is the eighth largest Indian state by area. With over 61 million inhabitants (2011), Karnataka is the ninth largest state by population, comprising 30 districts. Kannada is the most widely spoken and official language of the state.
The two main river systems of the state are Krishna and its tributaries (Bhima, Ghataprabha, Vedavati, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra) in the north, and the Cauvery and its tributaries (Hemavati, Shimsha, Arkavathi, Lakshmana Thirtha and Kabini) in the south. Both these rivers flow eastward and fall into the Bay of Bengal.
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Kerala
Kerala or Keralam /ˈkɛrələ/ is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was formed on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions.
The state has an area of 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi) and is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Arabian Sea on the west. Thiruvananthapuram is the state capital. Kochi and Kozhikode are other major cities. According to a survey by The Economic Times, five out of ten best cities to live in India are located in Kerala.
Kerala has the highest Human Development Index in India, higher than that of most developed countries The state has the highest literacy rate in India with 93.91 percent. It hopes to be the first e-literate state in India through the state run Akshaya project. The state recently became and is currently the only one to have banking facilities in every village. A survey conducted in 2005 by Transparency International ranked Kerala as the least corrupt state in the country. Kerala is also ranked as India's cleanest state. Kerala has witnessed significant migration of its people, especially to the Persian Gulf countries during the Kerala Gulf boom and is heavily dependent on remittances from its large Malayali expatriate community.
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Lucknow
Lucknow /ˈlʌknaʊ/ (Hindi: लखनऊ, Urdu: لکھنؤ, Lakhnaū, IPA: [ˈləkʰnəu] ( listen)) is a city in India and capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division. Located in what was originally known as the Awadh (Oudh) region, Lucknow has always been known as a multicultural city, and flourished as a cultural and artistic capital of North India in the 18th and 19th centuries. Courtly manners, beautiful gardens, poetry, music, and fine cuisine patronised by the Shia Nawabs of Iranian origin, are well known amongst Indians and students of South Asian culture and history. Lucknow is popularly known as The City of Nawabs. It is also known as the "Golden City of the East," "Shiraz-i-Hind" and "The Constantinople of India."
The ancient history of Lucknow is mired in mystries and folk sayings. It is popularly believed that Lucknow (लखनऊ) derives its name from Lakshman (लक्ष्मण) (also known as Lakhan (लखन)), younger brother of Lord Rama, greatest hero of Suryawanshi kshatriya clan of India. Ram ordered Lakshman to establish a new town near Ayodhya, the capital of Rama. Lakshman came and built a strong fort. The present Lakshman Teela (लक्ष्मण टीला) in Lucknow is believed to be the site of ancient city of Lakhanpur built by Lakshman.
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Macau
Coordinates: 22°10′N 113°33′E / 22.167°N 113.55°E / 22.167; 113.55
Macau (Chinese: 澳門), also spelled Macao ( /məˈkaʊ/), is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta across from Hong-Kong which is to the east, bordering Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea to the east and south.
The territory's economy is heavily dependent on gambling and tourism, but also includes manufacturing.
Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and is both the first and last European colony in China. Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th century and subsequently administered the region until the handover on 20 December 1999. The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Macau stipulate that Macau operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2049, fifty years after the transfer. Macau was first lent by the Chinese empire as a trading port in the 16th century, and had to administer the city under Chinese authority and sovereignty. In 1887, Macau became a colony of the Portuguese empire and its sovereignty transferred to the Portuguese.
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Maharashtra
Maharashtra /mɑːhəˈrɑːʃtrə/ (Marathi: महाराष्ट् mahārāṣṭra [məharaːʂʈrə] ( listen)) is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India. Maharashtra is the richest state in India, contributing 15% of the country's industrial output and 13.3% of its GDP (2006–2007 figures).
Maharashtra is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Gujarat and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli to the northwest, Madhya Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the east, Karnataka to the south, Andhra Pradesh to the southeast, and Goa to the southwest. The state covers an area of 307,731 km2 (118,816 sq mi) or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India. Mumbai, the capital city of the state, is India's largest city and the financial capital of the nation. Nagpur is the second capital of the state. Marathi is the official language.
Maharashtra is the world's second most populous first-level administrative country sub-division. Were it a nation in its own right, Maharashtra would be the world's tenth most populous country ahead of Mexico.
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Mangalore
Mangalorei/ˈmæŋɡəlɔr/ (also called Kuḍla in Tulu, Maṅgaḷūru in Kannada, Koḍiyāl in Konkani, or Maikāla in Beary bashe) is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 350 kilometres (220 mi) west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada (formerly South Canara) district in south western Karnataka.
Mangalore derives its name from the local Hindu Goddess Mangaladevi. It developed as a port on the Arabian Sea—remaining, to this day, a major port of India. Lying on the backwaters of the Netravati and Gurupura rivers, Mangalore is often used as a staging point for sea traffic along the Malabar Coast. The city has a tropical climate and lies in the path of the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West monsoons. Mangalore's port handles 75 per cent of India's coffee exports and the bulk of the nation's cashew exports.
Mangalore was ruled by several major powers, including the Kadambas, Vijayanagar dynasty, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, and the Portuguese. The city was a source of contention between the British and the Mysore rulers, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Eventually annexed by the British in 1799, Mangalore remained part of the Madras Presidency until India's independence in 1947. The city was unified with the state of Mysore (now called Karnataka) in 1956.
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Matunga
Matunga (Marathi: माटुंगा) is a district located in the central part of Mumbai. It is a railway station on the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. This station is called Matunga on the Central railway line, Matunga Road on the Western line and King's Circle, (officially named, Maheshwari Udyan) on the Harbour Line. The main places of interest here are temples and restaurants.
Matunga formed a part of the seven original islands of Mumbai with Mahim (then known as Mahikavati). Mahim, or Mahikawati as it was known, was the capital of Raja Bhimdev, who reigned over the region in the 13th century. Raja Bhimdev's origins are not clearly known. He may have come from Anahilwada-Patan in Gujarat or from the dynasty of Yadavs in Deogiri. He built a palace and a court of justice in Prabhadevi, as well as the first Babulnath temple. Raja Bhimdev stationed his elephant cavalry near Mahim. This place was referred to as Matanga (मतंग), the Sanskrit for elephant. This is the name from which the present-day name "Matunga" has been derived[citation needed].
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Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire, Shahan-e-Gurkhani, Shahan-e-Mughal, Sultanate-e-Mughliya, Daulat-e-Mughliya (Persian: شاهان گورکانی Shāhān-e Gūrkānī; Urdu: مغلیہ سلطنت; self-designation: گوركانى Gūrkānī ), or Mogul (also Moghul) Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were direct descendants of Genghis Khan through Chagatai Khan and Timur. The Mughal Empire began in 1526; at the height of their power in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, they controlled most of the Indian Subcontinent—extending from Bengal in the east to Balochistan in the west, Kashmir in the north to the Kaveri basin in the south. According to "Babur-Nama", Kazakh tribal aristocracy along with number of other Turkic soldiers participated actively in the campaign of Babur, which made great influence over the development of Mughal Empire. Its population at that time has been estimated as between 110 and 150 million, over a territory of more than 3.2 million square kilometres (1.2 million square miles).
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Mumbai
Mumbai /mʊmˈbaɪ/, also known as Bombay /bɒmˈbeɪ/, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2009, Mumbai was named an Alpha world city. Mumbai is also the richest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central Asia.
The seven islands that came to constitute Mumbai were home to communities of fishing colonies. For centuries, the islands were under the control of successive indigenous empires before being ceded to the Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India Company. During the mid-18th century, Mumbai was reshaped by the Hornby Vellard project, which undertook the reclamation of the area between the seven constituent islands from the sea. Completed by 1845, the project along with construction of major roads and railways transformed Bombay into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea. Economic and educational development characterised the city during the 19th century. It became a strong base for the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century. When India became independent in 1947, the city was incorporated into Bombay State. In 1960, following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, a new state of Maharashtra was created with Bombay as capital. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996.
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South Africa
Coordinates: 30°S 25°E / 30°S 25°E / -30; 25
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. It is divided into nine provinces and has 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline. To the north of the country lie the neighbouring territories of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe; to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland; while Lesotho is an enclave surrounded by South African territory.
South Africa is multi-ethnic and has diverse cultures and languages. Eleven official languages are recognised in the constitution. Two of these languages are of European origin: South African English and Afrikaans, a language which originated mainly from Dutch that is spoken by the majority of white and Coloured South Africans. Though English is commonly used in public and commercial life, it is only the fifth most-spoken home language. All ethnic and language groups have political representation in the country's constitutional democracy comprising a parliamentary republic; unlike most parliamentary republics, the positions of head of state and head of government are merged in a parliament-dependent President.
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Times Square
Coordinates: 40°45′28″N 73°59′09″W / 40.75773°N 73.985708°W / 40.75773; -73.985708
"The Crossroads of the World"
Times Square is a major commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, United States, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Times Square, iconified as "The Crossroads of the World" and the "The Great White Way", is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway theater district, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. According to Travel + Leisure magazine's October 2011 survey, Times Square is the world's most visited tourist attraction, bringing in over 39 million visitors annually.
Formerly named Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in April 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly erected Times Building, which is now called One Times Square and is the site of the annual ball drop on New Year's Eve.
The northern triangle of Times Square is technically Duffy Square, dedicated in 1937 to Chaplain Francis P. Duffy of New York City's "Fighting 69th" Infantry Regiment; a memorial to Duffy is located there, along with a statue of George M. Cohan, and the TKTS discount theatre tickets booth. The stepped red roof of the TKTS booth also provides seating for various events. The Duffy Statue and the square were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh /ˌʌtər prəˈdɛʃ/, abbreviation U.P. ("Northern Province"; formerly: United Provinces), is a state located in the north western part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity. Were it a nation in its own right, Uttar Pradesh would be the world's fifth most populous country, ahead of Brazil (a country thirty-five times larger in territorial area than Uttar Pradesh). On 9 November 2000, the Himalayan portion of the state, comprising the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions and Haridwar district, was formed into a new state 'Uttaranchal', now called Uttarakhand, meaning the 'Northern Segment' state.
Uttar Pradesh is the second largest state-economy in India, with a GDP of $103.5 billion in 2009. The annual per capita GDP of the state was $1586 in 2009, on purchasing power parity basis. It contributed 8.34% to India's total GDP in the financial year 2010. Agriculture is a significant part of UP's economy. The state was India's sixth largest producer of fruits, and became the largest producer of vegetables in 2010. With an area of 93,933 sq mi (243,290 km2), Uttar Pradesh covers a large part of the highly fertile and densely populated upper Gangetic plain. It shares an international border with Nepal to the north. Other states along Uttar Pradesh's border include Uttarakhand, Haryana and Delhi to the north and northwest; Rajasthan on the west; Madhya Pradesh on the south; Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand on the south east; and Bihar on the east.
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Venezuela
Venezuela (i/ˌvɛnɨˈzweɪlə/ VEN-ə-ZWAY-lə), officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish: República Bolivariana de Venezuela [repuˈβlika βoliβaˈɾjana ðe βeneˈswela]), is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south. Its northern coastline of roughly 2,800 kilometres (1,700 mi) includes numerous islands in the Caribbean Sea, and in the north east borders the northern Atlantic Ocean. Caribbean islands such as Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba and the Leeward Antilles lie near the Venezuelan coast. Venezuela's territory covers around 916,445 square kilometres (353,841 sq mi) with an estimated population of 29,105,632. Venezuela is considered a state with extremely high biodiversity, with habitats ranging from the Andes mountains in the west to the Amazon Basin rainforest in the south, via extensive llanos plains and Caribbean coast in the center and the Orinoco River Delta in the east.
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Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan (pronounced [ˈaːmɪr ˈxaːn]) (born 14 March 1965) is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.
Starting his career as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Khan began his professional career eleven years later with Holi (1984) and had his first commercial success with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). He received his first National Film Award as a Special Jury Award for his roles in the films Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Raakh (1989). After eight previous nominations during the 1980s and 1990s, Khan received his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the major grosser Raja Hindustani (1996) and later earned his second Best Actor award for his performance in the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan, which also marked the debut of his own production company.
Following a four-year break from acting, Khan made his comeback playing the title role in the historical Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005), and later won a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his role in Rang De Basanti (2006). The following year, he made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par, for which he received a Filmfare Award for Best Director. This was followed by Ghajini (2008), which became the highest grossing film of that year, and 3 Idiots (2009), which became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time, unadjusted for inflation. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010 for his contributions towards the arts.
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Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan (born 5 February 1976 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian actor and producer. He is the son of Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and is married to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai.
Bachchan debuted with J.P. Dutta's Refugee (2000), but it was not until 2004 that he achieved success when he appeared in the commercially successful Dhoom and the critically acclaimed Yuva. His work in Yuva received several awards, including his first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category, an award he would win for the two next years as well. In 2010, he won his first National Film Award (as a producer) for Paa which won the award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He has starred in films such as Bunty aur Babli, Guru, Sarkar and Dostana.
Abhishek Bachchan is the son of Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan and actress Jaya Bachchan, his elder sister is Shweta Bachchan-Nanda (b. 1974). His grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a poet of Hindi literature and professor at the Allahabad University in Uttar Pradesh. The original last name of his family is Shrivastava, Bachchan being the pen name used by his grandfather. However, when his father Amitabh entered films, he did so under his father's pen name. Bachchan is of Kayastha heritage from his father's side,Bengali Kulin Brahmin from his mother's side and Punjabi Sikh from his grandmother's side.
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Aditya Chopra
Aditya Chopra (born 21 May 1971) is an Indian film producer, screenwriter and director. He is most known for directing his only three films Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mohabbatein (2000), and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). And producing Hum Tum (2004), Veer-Zaara (2004), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Fanaa (2006), Dhoom 2 (2006), and Chak De! India (2007).
Aditya Chopra, the elder son of filmmaker Yash Chopra and Pamela Chopra, was born on 21 May 1971.[citation needed]
Aditya started his film making career at the age of 18 as an assistant director, working with his father for films like Chandni, Lamhe and Darr. Aditya, after gaining a respectable amount of experience, started independently at the age of 23 with the all time blockbuster Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, for which he was the director and writer. The film was scripted by Chopra and produced by his father Yash Chopra, under the Yash Raj Films banner. Aditya started work on the script of the film in the year 1990, at the age of 19, and gradually spent time making about five drafts of the film's original script. Aditya Chopra even managed to convince his brother Uday Chopra and close friend Karan Johar, both aspiring film makers, to enter the film industry as assistant director's along with the film. Chopra states[citation needed] that the presence of his brothers, during the making of the film worked as a huge emotional support for him and helped him great deal with the final outcome of the movie.
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Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai, known also as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after her marriage (Tulu pronunciation [əjɕʋərjaː rəj]; born 1 November 1973) is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994. Rai has featured in films in various languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.
Often cited by the media as the "most beautiful woman in the world", Rai made her acting debut with Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar (1997), and had her first commercial success in Jeans (1998). She found success in Bollywood with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002) and eventually won two Filmfare Awards in the Best Actress category.
After a series of unsuccessful films during 2003–2005, she appeared in the blockbuster action thriller Dhoom 2 (2006) and subsequently featured in such films as Guru (2007), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), and Enthiran (2010). She gained critical acclaim for her performances in offbeat, independent films such as Chokher Bali (2003), Raincoat (2004), and Provoked (2007). Rai has thus established herself as one of the leading contemporary actresses of Indian cinema.
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Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan (Hindi: अजय देवगन), born Vishal Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer. He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film. He then starred in films such as Jigar (1992), Dilwale (1994), Suhaag (1994), Naajayaz (1995), Diljale (1996) and Ishq (1997). In 1999, Devgan received his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Mahesh Bhatt's drama Zakhm. Some of his later films of the decade are Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Kachche Dhaage.
In the early 2000s, he starred in Lajja (2001) and Company (2002). In 2003, he won his second National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bhagat Singh in Rajkumar Santoshi's biopic The Legend of Bhagat Singh. Throughout his career he has given many critically and commercially successful films including Raincoat (2004), Yuva (2004), Omkara (2006), Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), Golmaal Returns (2008), All the Best: Fun Begins (2009), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Golmaal 3 (2010), Raajneeti (2010), and Singham (2011). Having done so, he has established himself as one of the leading actors of Bollywood. In 2008, he debuted as a film director with his starrer U Me Aur Hum which proved to be an moderate success at the box office. He then established the production house, Ajay Devgn Films.
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Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar (born 1 May 1971) is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai (1995). A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with Kadhal Kottai (1996), Aval Varuvala (1998), Kadhal Mannan (1998) and Unnai Thedi (1999) being the most notable. He later forayed into method acting, as seen in Vaali (1999), Mugavaree (2000), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and Citizen (2001) before establishing himself as an action hero with popular films including Amarkalam (1999), Dheena (2001), Villain (2002), Attagasam (2004), Varalaru (2006), Kireedam (2007), Billa (2007) and Mankatha (2011).
He has won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards in Tamil, all for films which showcased him in multiple roles. Ajith performs predominantly in leading roles in major studio films, genres ranging from romantic comedies and drama to action thrillers. In addition to his acting, Ajith, in a sabbatical, participated in the 2004 British Formula Three season as a race driver for a minor outfit, and was ranked the third best motor car driver in India at his peak. Ajith remains a popular figure in the media of Tamil Nadu, making headlines for his relationships before his marriage to former actress Shalini, his long-running media-built rivalry with actor Vijay and his controversial statements in a few occasions.
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Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar (born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia on 9 September 1967) is an Indian film actor, producer, comedian and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. He has nominated for Filmfare Award several times and won two times. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997), International Khiladi (1999), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Mohra (1994), Elaan (1994) and Suhaag (1994).
Later he also gained fame for his drama, romance and comic roles. He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), and Garam Masala (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema.
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Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna (Hindi: अक्षय खन्ना) (born 28 March 1975) is an Indian film actor who works in Hindi cinema.
Akshaye Khanna was born in Mumbai in 1975. He is the middle son of Bollywood actor and politician Vinod Khanna, and the younger brother of actor Rahul Khanna.
After studying in Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai, Khanna made his acting debut in Bollywood in 1997 with the movie Himalay Putra, which went without much success at box office. His performance in his next release, J. P. Dutta-directed Border (1997), earned him the Filmfare Best Debut Award and a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1998. After that a string of unsuccessful films followed such as Mohabbat (1997), Kudrat (1998), Laawaris (1999), Love You Hamesha (1999) and Dahek: A Burning Passion (1999).
In 1999, he starred in Rishi Kapoor's Aa Ab Laut Chalen; though the film did average business, he was praised for his acting in this film. He next starred in the 1999 release of Subhash Ghai's Taal opposite Aishwarya Rai. The film became a critical and commercial success.
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Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan ([əmɪtaːbʱ bəttʃən] ( listen), born Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan on 11 October 1942) is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades. Bachchan is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.
Bachchan has won numerous major awards in his career, including three National Film Awards as Best Actor, and fourteen Filmfare Awards. He is the most-nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 37 nominations overall. In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter. He also had a stint in politics in the 1980s. He has received both the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan civilian awards from the Indian government.
Bachban was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a Hindi poet, and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a Sikh from Faisalabad (now in Pakistan). Bachchan was initially named Inquilaab, inspired from the famous phrase Inquilab Zindabad, during the Indian independence struggle. However, at the suggestion of fellow poet Sumitranandan Pant, Harivansh Rai changed the name to Amitabh which means, "the light that would never go off." Though his surname was Shrivastava, his father had adopted the pen-name Bachchan (meaning child-like in colloquial Hindi), under which he published all his works. It is with this last name that Amitabh debuted in films, and, for all public purposes, it has become the surname of all members of his family. Bachchan's father died in 2003, and his mother in 2007.
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Andie MacDowell
Rosalie Anderson "Andie" MacDowell (born April 21, 1958) is an American model and actress. She has received the Goldene Kamera and an Honorary César.
Andie MacDowell was born in Gaffney, South Carolina, the daughter of Pauline "Paula" Johnston (née Oswald), a music teacher, and Marion St. Pierre MacDowell, a lumber executive. She is of part Scottish descent. Her family owned an Antebellum period summer house in Arden, North Carolina, which has since been made into a bed-and-breakfast named the Blake House Inn. Graffiti from her childhood visits is preserved in an upstairs bedroom closet. She attended Winthrop College for two years before moving briefly to Columbia, South Carolina. There she worked two jobs; one in a clothing boutique and the other in a restaurant/bar called "Stage Door". "Rosie," as she was known locally, lived with her sister, Beverly, and saved all her money so she could move to New York City and start her career.[says who?] She was initially spotted by a rep from Wilhelmina Models while on a trip to Los Angeles before she would later sign with Elite Model Management in New York City.[citation needed]
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Aneta Kręglicka
Aneta Beata Kręglicka (born on March 23, 1965) won the Miss World contest on 22 November 1989 in Hong Kong, representing Poland. She became the first and only woman from Poland to win the title. In the same year, she was first runner-up at Miss International 1989 held in Kanazawa, Japan.
She studied economics at Gdańsk University and began graduate studies in Szkoła Główna Handlowa (Warsaw School of Economics) in Poland. She was a member of the contemporary dance group at Gdańsk University before entering the Miss Poland pageant.
In July 1989, she was crowned as Miss Polonia 1989. In September she traveled to Japan to represent her country at Miss International 1989, almost winning the crown for Poland, becoming the first runner-up to Iris Klein of Germany.
After this experience, she had to prepare immediately for Miss World, held in Hong Kong, and on November 22, 1989 won the title of Miss World 1989. For a year she traveled the world, fulfilling her obligations and helping the Miss World Organization with their charitable causes.
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Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor (Hindi: अनिल कपूर; Punjabi: ਅਨਿਲ ਕਪੂਰ; born 24 December 1959) is an Indian actor, producer and director who has appeared in many Bollywood films and more recently international films.
He won his first Filmfare Award, in the Best Supporting Actor category, for his role in Yash Chopra's Mashaal (1984). Kapoor earned his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in N. Chandra's Tezaab (1988) and later again for his perfornance in Indra Kumar's Beta (1992). He also starred in many other critically and commercially successful films, including Woh Saat Din (1983), Meri Jung (1985), Janbaaz (1986), Karma (1986), Mr. India (1987), Virasat (1997) for which he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor, Biwi No.1 (1999), Taal (1999) for which he won his second Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Pukar (2000) for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor, No Entry (2005), and Welcome (2007).
Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's 2008 Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. His performance in the eighth season of the action series 24 generated rave reviews from the American press. Globally, Anil Kapoor is one of the most recognised Indian actors. He has also appeared in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
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Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal (Hindi: अर्जुन रामपाल), (born 26 November 1972), is an Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood films, as well as a former fashion model. He made his acting debut in Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001). The film was a failure but Rampal was appreciated for his performance and received several awards for his work in the movie.
Rampal has established himself as one of the top movie stars of Bollywood through his performances in huge hits including Asambhav (2004), Vaada (2005), Don - The Chase Begins Again (2006), Om Shanti Om (2007), Rock On!! (2008), Housefull (2010), Raajneeti (2010) and Ra.One (2011)
Arjun Rampal was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India on 26 November 1972 to a Punjabi family from Delhi. His father’s name is Amarjeet Rampal and his mother’s name is Gwen Rampal. Arjun along with his sister attended the Kodaikanal International School situated at Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu. His mother was a teacher in the school at the time. Arjun went on to complete his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hindu College in Delhi. Actress Kim Sharma is his cousin.
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Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker (Marathi: आशुतोष गोवारिकर) (born 15 February 1964) is an Indian film director, actor, writer and producer. He is known for directing the films Lagaan (2001), Swades (2004), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), What's Your Raashee (2009) and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010). He was nominated for an Academy Award and European Film Award, and has won a number of other awards, including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards, and seven international film festival awards. He also became a voting member for the Academy Awards in 2005.
Ashutosh Gowariker was born in a Maharashtrian family. He belongs to a Maratha family of Ashok Gowariker (father) and Kishori Gowariker (mother). He is married to Sunita and they have two sons - Konark & Vishwang.
Ashutosh Gowariker started his career as an actor, making his debut in 1984 in director Ketan Mehta's movie, Holi. On the Holi sets, Ashutosh met Aamir Khan. After that, he acted in several television serials, including Kachchi Dhoop (1987), Circus (1989), C.I.D. (1998) and several films, including Naam (1986), Chamatkar (1992), and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993).
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Basetsane Kumalo
Basetsana Kumalo (née Makgalemele; born 29 March 1974), often referred to simply as Bassie, is a South African television personality, beauty pageant titleholder, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Her career began in 1990 when she was crowned as "Miss Soweto" and "Miss Black South Africa" at the age of 16. She was crowned Miss South Africa in 1994 and the same year became the first runner-up in Miss World.
Kumalo was born in Soweto, South Africa. Her bus driver father, Philip Makgalemele, died in 2003 and her school teacher mother, Beatrice Makgalemele, died in 2006.[citation needed] She went to Thabisang Primary School. When the Soweto schools became unstable in 1986, Kumalo was sent to school in Lenasia.
She and her two sisters and brother spent their early years helping to keep the family afloat, making sandwiches to sell at soccer matches every weekend.
Basetsana met her husband Romeo Kumalo (former broadcaster and now Vodacom executive) when she was crowned Miss Soweto. They started dating in 1997 and in 2000 Romeo proposed, eventually three times, as Kumalo had heard negative stories about marriage.[citation needed] The highly-publicized marriage took place at C’esta la Vie, and was attended by former President Nelson Mandela. In 2003, at the age of 30, Kumalo gave birth to her first child, a boy named Nkosinathi Gabriel Kumalo.
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Bengali people
The Bengali people are an ethnic community native to the historic region of Bengal (now divided between Bangladesh and India) in South Asia. They speak Bengali (বাংলা Bangla), which is an Indo-Aryan language of the eastern Indian subcontinent, evolved from the Magadhi Prakrit and Sanskrit languages. In their native language, they are referred to as বাঙালী (pronounced Bangali). They primarily belong to Indo-Aryan and Mongolo-Dravidian stock,and are closely related to Austro-Asiatic, Dravidian, Assamese, Sinhalese, Munda, and Tibeto-Burman linguistic/ethnic stocks. As such, Bengalis are a homogeneous but considerably diverse ethnic group with heterogeneous origins. They are the second largest single ethnic group in the world[citation needed].
They are mostly concentrated in Bangladesh and the states of West Bengal and Tripura in India. There are also a number of Bengali communities scattered across North-East India, New Delhi, and the Indian states of Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar, Maharastra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. In addition, there are significant Bengali communities beyond South Asia; some of the most well established Bengali communities are in the United Kingdom and United States. Large numbers of Bengalis (mainly from Sylhet) have settled in Britain, mainly living in the East boroughs of London, numbering from around 300,000; in the USA there are about 150,000 living across the country, mainly in New York. There are also millions living across the Gulf States, majority of whom are living as foreign workers. There are also many Bengalis in Pakistan, Malaysia, South Korea, Canada, Japan, Australia and many other countries (see Bangladeshi diaspora).
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Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu (born 7 January 1979) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi language films. She has also worked in Telugu, Bengali and Tamil language films. She is a former model who had a successful modeling career before venturing into films.
She debuted in a negative role in Ajnabee (2001) which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her first commercial success was Raaz (2002). She was then noticed for her bold role in the erotic thriller film, Jism (2003). She starred in top grossing films like 2005's biggest hit – No Entry, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Dhoom 2 (2006) – her biggest commercial success till date and Race (2008). Her performances in Apharan (2005), Corporate (2006), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) and Lamhaa (2010) won her multiple nominations for several awards. She is frequented in the media as a "sex symbol".
She has been nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress twice each along with one nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. Roles apart, she is also renowned for her item songs like "Phoonk De" in No Smoking (2007), and "Beedi" and "Namak Ishq Ka" in Omkara (2006). Basu is slated to make her international film debut with the 2012 Australian film Singularity.
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Bobby Deol
Bobby Deol (Punjabi: ਬੋਬ੍ਬ੍ਯ ਡੋਲ; born Vijay Singh Deol on January 27, 1967) is a Bollywood actor. Deol is the son of the acclaimed Bollywood actor Dharmendra and the brother of Sunny Deol, also a successful actor in the Mumbai based Indian film industry.
Deol has mostly acted in thriller films, often playing characters who are forced to committ crime to avenge the deaths of loved ones. Examples of such films include Gupt, Jurm and Bichhoo. His films commonly involve themes of jealousy, deceit and revenge and in his more romantic thrillers often involve him caught in love triangles.
Deol was awarded the Filmfare Best Debut Award for his role in the 1995 film Barsaat and was later nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in Humraaz in 2002.
Bobby Deol was born into a Punjabi Sikh family and is the second son of Bollywood movie star Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur. He is the younger brother of Sunny Deol. Bobby Deol was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He has two sisters, Vijeyta and Ajita, and two half sisters – from his father's second marriage to actress Hema Malini – Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Actor Abhay Deol is his younger cousin.
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Chandrachur Singh
Chandrachur Singh (born 11 October 1968) is an Indian actor, who appeared in Bollywood films.
Chandrachur Singh is a native of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He was born on 11 October 1968 in New Delhi, India. He belongs to a very affluent family. His father is an ex-MLA from Aligarh and his mother is the daughter of the Maharaja of Bolangir in Orissa. He attended The Doon School, Dehradun and St. Stephens, New Delhi. He was a music teacher in Doon School before his acting career took off.
Singh has two younger brothers: Aditya Singh and Abhimanyu Singh. He married Avantika Kumari, daughter of Ajai Singh of Glenmoor Cottages, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala. She was educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar. Their son is named Shraanajai Singh.
Singh made his acting debut in 1996 in the critically acclaimed Maachis for which he won the Filmfare Best Debut Award. Later that year he starred alongside Arshad Warsi in Tere Mere Sapne, which was produced by Amitabh Bachchan's A.B.C.L. He appeared in several films which failed to do well but he had success with his lead roles in the multi-starrers Daag: The Fire (1999) opposite Sanjay Dutt, Kya Kehna (2000) opposite Preity Zinta and Josh (2000) opposite Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan.
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Christina Lekka
Christina Lekka (Greek: Χριστίνα Λέκκα) is a model from Greece who became the first and only woman from her country to win the Miss International pageant.
She won the "Ellinida" 1994 title (Greek: Ελληνίδα) at the Miss Star Hellas pageant. Her Miss International victory came a few months later, when the pageant was held in Ise, Japan.
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Colin Firth
A Darcy Before I Die - satirical poem by Ronnie Taheny (c) 2008
Colin Andrew Firth, CBE (born 10 September 1960) is an English film, television, and theatre actor. Firth gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. In 2011, Firth received an Academy Award for his portrayal of King George VI in The King's Speech, a performance that also earned him the Golden Globe, BAFTA and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor, amongst others. The previous year, he received his first Academy Award nomination, for his leading role in A Single Man, a performance that won him a BAFTA Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
Firth was born in England. His mother, Shirley Jean (née Rolles), was a comparative religion lecturer at King Alfred's College Winchester (now the University of Winchester), and his father, David Norman Lewis Firth, was a history lecturer (also at King Alfred's) and education officer for the Nigerian Government. Firth has a sister, Kate, and a younger brother, Jonathan, who is also an actor. Firth's parents were raised in India, because his maternal grandparents, Congregationalist ministers, and his paternal grandfather, an Anglican priest, performed missionary work abroad. Firth spent part of his childhood in Nigeria, where his father was teaching.
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Devdas
Devdas (Bengali: দেবদাস, Debdash; Hindi: देवदास, Devdās) (also called Debdas) (1917) is a Bengali Romance novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Essentially, it is a retelling of the Krishna, Radha, and Meera myths, the relationships between its three protagonists - Devdas, Parvati, and Chandramukhi - paralleling the Hindu deities'.
Devdas is a young man from a wealthy Bengali Brahmin family in India in the early 1900s. Paro (Parvati) is a young woman from a middle class Bengali family belonging to the “merchant” caste. The two families lived in a village in Bengal, and Devdas and Paro were childhood friends.
Devdas goes away for thirteen years to live and study in a boarding school in the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata). When, after finishing school, he returns to his village, Paro looks forward to their childhood love blossoming into their lifelong journey together in marriage. Of course, according to the prevailing social custom, Paro's parents would have to approach Devdas' parents and propose marriage of Paro to Devdas as Paro longed for.
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Dhirubhai Ambani
Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani (Hindi: धीरजलाल हीराचंद अंबानी; 28 December 1932 – 6 July 2002) was an Indian industrialist who founded Reliance Industries, a petrochemicals, communications, power, and textiles conglomerate and one of the 3 privately owned Indian companies in the Fortune 500. Ambani took his company public in 1977. Dhirubhai has been among the select few to be figured in the Sunday Times list of top 50 businessmen in Asia. His life has often been referred to as a true "rags to riches" story.
Dhirubhai started off as a small time worker with Arab merchants in the 1950s and moved to Mumbai in 1958 to start his own business in spices. After making modest profits, he moved into textiles and opened his mill near Ahmedabad. He founded Reliance Industries in 1966, and today, the company, with over 85,000 employees, provides almost 5% of the Central Government's total tax revenue. Ambani was credited with introducing the stock market to the average Indian investor, and thousands of investors attended the Reliance annual general meetings, which were sometimes held in a football stadium, with millions more watching on television.[citation needed]
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Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza, (Bengali: দিয়া মির্জা; born on December 9, 1981) Dia Mirza Handrich nicknamed Dee is a Indian model and actress who appears in Bollywood films. The actress along with her boyfriend Sahil Sangha and good friend Zayed Khan has started her own production house, Born Free Entertainment, their first film Love Breakups Zindagi made under the banner was released on 7 October 2011.
Dia Mirza was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Her father, Frank Handrich, was a German graphic and industrial fair designer, architect, artist and interior designer from Munich and her mother, Deepa is a Bengali Hindu who is an interior designer, landscaper and currently does social work as a volunteer to help alcoholics and addicts. They separated when she was six years old. Her father died when she was nine and her mother married Ahmed Mirza, who died in 2004. She adopted her steppfather's surname and has recently adopted the last name of her birth-father, becoming Dia Mirza Handrich.
When living in Khairatabad, Hyderabad district, she attended Vidyaranya High School for Boys And Girls, a school based on the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti, and later Nasr School, in Khairtabad. She attended Stanley Junior College and completed her graduation in Bachelors of Arts from Andhra Pradesh Open University, Hyderabad.
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Diana Hayden
Diana Hayden (born 1 May 1973) is a beauty pageant titleholder from India. She won the Femina Miss India contest in 1997 and was crowned Miss World 1997 at the age of 24.
Diana Hayden was born in Hyderabad, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, in a Anglo-Indian family. She attended St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad, until the eight standard. Hayden continued her studies through open schooling and correspondence, and graduated from Osmania University having majored in English.
Before she began modeling, she worked for an event management company called Encore. She then worked as a public relations officer at BMG Crescendo, where she assisted in managing the careers of models Anaida and Mehnaz. On Anaida's recommendation she entered herself into the Miss India contest in 1997.
Diana Hayden won the Femina Miss India World crown in 1997, and then went on to win the Miss World crown in the same year. By doing so, she became the third Indian woman to win the Miss World pageant, after Reita Faria in 1966 and Aishwarya Rai in 1994.
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Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Chunnibhai Kapadia (born 8 June 1957) is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut at the age of 16, playing the title role in Raj Kapoor's teen romance Bobby (1973). In that same year she married Indian actor Rajesh Khanna, and retired from acting. Kapadia returned to the film industry in 1984 after her separation from Khanna. One of her films of that period include the drama Saagar (1985). Both films won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Regarded as a sex symbol, Kapadia was keen to avoid being stereotyped and expand her range of acting roles. She subsequently took on more serious parts in parallel films and received acclaim for her performances in such films as Kaash (1987), Drishti (1990), Lekin... (1990), and Rudaali (1993), which earned her a National Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She followed with supporting roles in Gardish (1993) and Krantiveer (1994), the latter of which garnered her a fourth Filmfare Award.
Kapadia continued working infrequently through the 1990s and the 2000s. She played a minor part in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and was noted for her portrayal of the title role in the American production Leela (2002). Some of her later film credits include leading roles in Hum Kaun Hai? (2004), Pyaar Mein Twist (2005), Phir Kabhi (2008) and Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010), and supporting roles in Being Cyrus (2005), Luck by Chance (2009), Dabangg (2010) and Patiala House (2011).
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Doug Lefler
Doug Lefler (born California) is an American film director, screenwriter, film producer and storyboard artist, best known as director of the Dragonheart fantasy adventure film sequel, Dragonheart: A New Beginning, and recently The Last Legion.
Lefler was born in Southern California, and started making his first home movies at the age of twelve. He started in the film industry as an animator, having made short films as a child and then attended the California Institute of the Arts. His classmates were Tim Burton, John Lasseter, John Musker and Brad Bird. After two years, he worked for Disney and other studios for several years as a storyboard artist and animator, before progressing to directing. He worked for many years as a writer and storyboard artist on live-action features before getting his first chance to direct second unit on Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness in 1991.
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Dylan McDermott
Mark Anthony McDermott (born October 26, 1961), better known by his professional name of Dylan McDermott, is an American actor, known for his role as lawyer and law firm head Bobby Donnell on the television legal drama The Practice which earned him a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination and his role in the series American Horror Story as Dr. Ben Harmon. He also starred in the TNT series Dark Blue as Lt. Carter Shaw.
McDermott was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Diane (née Marino) and Richard McDermott. His mother was fifteen and his father was seventeen when he was born. By 1967, the couple had divorced, and Diane and her children were living with her mother. On February 9, 1967, his mother was accidentally shot and killed with her boyfriend's gun; McDermott was five. Her boyfriend reported to newspapers at the time that she picked up his gun and it went off. He and his sister, Robin, then began to be raised by their maternal grandmother, Avis (Rogers) Marino, in Waterbury. His father was of Irish descent and his mother was of Italian and English ancestry.
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Eva Longoria
Eva Jacqueline Longoria (born March 15, 1975) is an American actress, best known for portraying Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. Longoria received a nomination for the 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance on Desperate Housewives.
Longoria first rose to fame on television for portraying Isabella Braña on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2001 to 2003. She became nationally recognized in the 2000s after appearing in several high-profile advertising campaigns and numerous men's magazines, reaching #14 in the FHM "Sexiest Women 2008" poll, and having appeared on the cover of various international women's magazines including Vogue, Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar. Longoria has also starred in films such as Harsh Times (2005), The Sentinel (2006) and Over Her Dead Body (2008).
Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, the youngest of four daughters born to Mexican-Americans Enrique Longoria, Jr. and Ella Eva Mireles. She was raised Roman Catholic. The Longoria family originated in Spain and has resided in Texas since before the creation of the United States, predating the English-speaking settlers.
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Gabriella Brum
Gabriella Brum (born March 22, 1962) of Germany won the 1980 Miss World beauty pageant and resigned 18 hours later, initially claiming her boyfriend disapproved. She stated that this was because of the pressure from the news media, though there were also allegations that she had posed nude in a magazine.[citation needed] She later posed in Playboy and modeled in Los Angeles for a few years[citation needed] where she still resides.[citation needed]
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Gina Tolleson
Gina Marie Tolleson (born in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a model and the second Miss World titleholder from the United States.
Gina won the title of Miss South Carolina USA 1990 and was 1st runner up at Miss USA 1990 She went on to win the Miss World beauty pageant in 1990, representing the United States. Gina was coached by C.B. Mathis of CB's Limited in Lancaster, SC.
She later went on to meet television personality Alan Thicke when she hosted the 1991 Miss World pageant. Shortly afterwards, the two were married. They had a son, Carter Thicke in July 1997, divorcing in 1999. Gina became executive editor of Santa Barbara Magazine in 2002. She married Christian Wiesenthal in 2003 and have two sons, Luca, born September 2005 and Tiago, born December 2006.
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Giselle Laronde
Giselle Jeanne-Marie Laronde-West (born October 24, 1963[citation needed]) won the 1986 Miss World 1986 contest, representing Trinidad and Tobago. She became the first woman from that nation to win the title. The pageant was held in London. In that year, the USA was represented by aspiring actress Halle Berry.
Giselle was born in Port of Spain, but moved with her family to San Fernando at the age of 10. One of four children, she attended St. Peter's school at Pointe-à-Pierre and St. Francois Girls High School.
After winning the Miss World title she used her prize money to attend the University of London where she completed a degree in Sociology and Communication. Laronde-West was awarded the Chaconia Medal and had a BWIA plane named after her. She is married to Heathcliff West and has two sons,the elder Kye West attends Fatima College. She is the Corporate Communications Manager with Angostura Ltd. She continues to live in her homeland of Trinidad & Tobago.
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Gurinder Chadha
Gurinder Chadha (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਿੰਦਰ ਚੱਡਾ; born 10 January 1960), OBE, is a British film director of Indian origin. Most of her films explore the lives of Indians living in the United Kingdom. She is best known for the hit films Bhaji on the Beach (1993), Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004) and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). Her most recent project is the comedy film It's a Wonderful Afterlife released on 21 April 2010.
Gurinder Chadha was born in Nairobi. Her family was part of the Indian diaspora in East Africa. They moved to Southall, West London when she was two years of age, where she attended Clifton Primary School. After graduating from the University of East Anglia, Chadha attended the London College of Printing in 1984/85 and studied for a post-graduate diploma in radio journalism, following which she worked as a BBC Radio reporter. Chadha then began working in television, and moved into film production in 1993.
She is married to Japanese-American filmmaker Paul Mayeda Berges, with whom she sometimes collaborates. They have twins, born in June 2007.
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Harald Zwart
Harald Zwart (born July 1, 1965) is a Norwegian film director.
Although born in the Netherlands, Zwart was raised in Fredrikstad in Norway. As early as age eight, he started making short films. He attended the Dutch Film Academy in Amsterdam where he received great acclaim for his student film Gabriel's Surprise. The film was later televised.
In addition to several award-winning short films, music videos and commercials, he has directed the films Agent Cody Banks, One Night at McCool's, Hamilton and Lange Flate Ballær 2. He is also the co-director and producer of the first Long Flat Balls, a Norwegian film about soccer fans from the city of Fredrikstad, Norway. This movie, often described as "The Full Monty" with more laughs, became a huge hit in Norway. Zwart's largest grossing film to date is The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan.
Harald Zwart has directed music videos for the Norwegian band a-ha, for the songs Velvet and Forever Not Yours.
He is attached as executive producer and possibly director to a Sony Pictures Animation's live-action/CG feature film based on the video game RollerCoaster Tycoon, and as a director to Universal Pictures' Bakugan, a feature film based on the strategic game and anime series Bakugan Battle Brawlers.
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Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan ([ˈrɪt̪ʰɪk ˈroːʃən]; born 10 January 1974) is an Indian film actor. Having appeared as a child actor in several films throughout the 1980s, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in 2000. His performance in the film earned him Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Male Debut. He followed it with leading roles in Fiza and Mission Kashmir (both 2000) and a supporting part in the blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), which was India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market up to then.
Following through with several unnoticed performances from 2002 to 2003, he starred in the blockbusters Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and its sequel Krrish (2006), both of which won him numerous Best Actor awards. Roshan received his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 2006 for his performance in the action film Dhoom 2, his biggest commercial success to date, and his fourth for Jodhaa Akbar, for which he was also awarded at the Golden Minbar International Film Festival. These accomplishments have established him as one of the leading contemporary actors of Hindi cinema. He later received further acclaim for his work in Guzaarish (2010), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Agneepath (2012).
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Irene Ferreira
Irene Esther Ferreira Izquierdo (born on March 22, 1976 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former Miss World Venezuela who won the Best National Costume award and placed second runner-up to Miss World 1994 as Miss World Americas.
Ferreira, who stands 1.82 m (5 ft 11 3⁄4 in) tall, competed in 1994 as Miss Miranda in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Venezuela, obtaining the title of Miss World Venezuela.
As the official representative of her country to the 1994 Miss World pageant held in Sun City, South Africa on November 19, 1994, she won the Best National Costume award, became Miss World Americas and placed second runner-up to eventual winner Aishwarya Rai of India.
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Irene Skliva
Irene Skliva (Irini Skliva; Greek: Ειρήνη Σκλήβα; born April 4, 1978 in Athens, Greece) is a Greek woman who was crowned Miss World 1996.
After winning the title of "Miss Hellas" at the Miss Star Hellas pageant, she represented Greece in Bangalore, India during the highly-regarded Miss World pageant in 1996 and was selected as Miss World 1996.
As an 18-year-old woman, she could not quite believe it was real: "I had the feeling it was just another rehearsal - in the rehearsals, in one rehearsal, they'd used me as the mock winner".
After completing her year as Miss World, Skliva returned to Greece where she pursued a career in television and modeling, her face appearing on the covers of numerous Greek magazines such as Diva and LipStick. She has participated in some of the world's largest fashion shows in Athens, Milan and Munich. She is represented by Ace Models Agency.
She got married in September 2002 and had her first daughter, in July 2003.
During the 2004 Summer Olympics, Skliva (like numerous other celebrities) left her signature on The Olive: The Tree of Athens, a sculptured olive tree located in the Water Plaza fun park which visitors flooded during the games, that represented the homecoming of the Olympics.
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J P Dutta
Jyoti Prakash Dutta (born 3 October 1949 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian Bollywood film producer and director. Mr. Dutta produces his films under the banner of JP Films. He is known for directing many patriotic war films and films in the action genre. His films often have ensemble star casts.
In 1998, he got 'National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration' from President of India for his super hit film "Border". Due to the national scale of the National Film Awards, it is considered equivalent of the American Academy Awards. Ministry of Defense gives him full support for his war films. In Indian Army, no celebration is complete, without playing the song 'Sandese ate hain' from his film "Border".
Some of the Bollywood Hindi films that he has written, produced and directed are Border, Refugee, LOC Kargil and Umrao Jaan.
He is the son of O. P. Dutta who has himself been a director, story writer and dialogue writer in Bollywood films. O. P. Dutta also writes dialogues for most of J P Dutta's films.
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Jacqueline Aguilera
Jacqueline María Aguilera Marcano (born November 17, 1976 in Valencia, Carabobo) is a model and beauty queen who became the fifth woman from Venezuela to capture the Miss World crown. Former Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai handed over her crown to Aguilera after her reign as the Miss World for a year.
She participated in Top Model of the World 1995, held in Miami, Florida, where she became Venezuela's first titleholder in history.
Aguilera competed in 1995 as Miss Nueva Esparta in her country's national beauty pageant, obtaining the title of Miss World Venezuela and the right to represent her country in Miss World 1995.
At the Miss World Pageant on November 18, 1995 in Sun City, South Africa, she won the crown as the 45th Miss World, as well as the Photogenic award.
Presently, she operates a modeling agency in Venezuela and lives in Margarita Island, Venezuela.
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Jag Mundhra
Jagmohan "Jag" Mundhra (29 October 1948 – 4 September 2011) was an Indian filmmaker best known for his early career as an American exploitation film writer-director and his later career as maker of such issue-oriented films as Bawandar and Provoked.
Mundhra was born at Nagpur, and grew up in a Marwari locality in Calcutta, in a conservative family where films were frowned upon. He nevertheless nurtured a secret ambition to become a filmmaker. His childhood as of other Indians of his generation, was a tough one, counting pennies for the tram that rode to the other, affluent side of the city, and withstanding his family's strict traditions.
Says Mundhra, “The family was very conservative and my grand mother was very strict and we were allowed to see maybe a couple of films a year and that too of the Har Har Mahadev variety. As a child I never saw myself as a young Marwari boy but a lot beyond that. In those days, the word global citizen was not there, but inside I felt like one".
A key influence on Mundhra was his admission to the highly competitive and prestigious IIT Bombay [1]. In his words, "I had studied in a Hindi medium school up to 9th grade and always admired people who spoke English fluently. IIT taught me a lot of humility. In my wing, there were students who were from different states, and as far as English went, this person from Bihar who couldn’t speak English to save his life outshone everyone else with his brilliance. I did well, but realized very early on while in IIT that engineering was not for me. I would be very unhappy if I was to live my life being an engineer, but I stuck it out because I didn’t want to let my parents down". He then went for his MS in Electrical Engineering, in Michigan. However, he switched to marketing after one semester.
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Jane Austen
Jane Austen (16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism and biting social commentary has gained her historical importance among scholars and critics.
Austen lived her entire life as part of a close-knit family located on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. Her artistic apprenticeship lasted from her teenage years into her thirties. During this period, she experimented with various literary forms, including the epistolary novel which she tried then abandoned, and wrote and extensively revised three major novels and began a fourth. From 1811 until 1816, with the release of Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1816), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1818, and began a third, which was eventually titled Sanditon, but died before completing it.
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Jaya Bachchan
Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan (Bengali: জয়া ভাদুড়ী বচ্চন, Hindi: जया बच्चन; born Jaya Bhaduri on 9 April 1948) is an Indian actress and politician. She is an alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. Bachchan is the wife of Amitabh Bachchan, and the mother of Shweta Bachchan-Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. Bachchan is recognised as one of the finest Hindi film actresses of her time, particularly known for reinforcing a naturalistic style of acting in both mainstream and "middle-of-the-road" cinema.
Making her film debut as a teenager in Satyajit Ray's Mahanagar (1963), Bachchan's first screen role as an adult was in Guddi (1971), directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, with whom she would collaborate in several films. She was noted for her performances in films including Uphaar (1971), Koshish (1972), Kora Kagaz (1974), among others.She appeared alongside her husband Amitabh Bachchan in films such as Zanjeer (1973), Abhimaan (1973), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mili (1975) and Sholay (1975).
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Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla (Punjabi: ਜੂਹੀ ਚਾਵਲਾ born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, voice actress, film producer and television presenter.
After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career. She went on to become one of the top leading actresses of Bollywood and starred in films ranging from the romances Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Darr (1993) to Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award, to Yes Boss (1997) and Ishq (1997). Chawla has been mostly recognised for her comic timing in films as well as her vivacious screen persona.
During the 2000s, after having starred in over 70 mainstream Hindi films, Chawla started acting in art and independent films. She appeared in films in her native tongue of Punjabi, and has been mostly working in parallel cinema. She gained critical recognition for her performances in films like Jhankaar Beats (2003), 3 Deewarein (2003), My Brother Nikhil (2005), Bas Ek Pal (2006) and I Am (2011). Since 2000, Chawla branched out into film production and television presenting as well.
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Julia Kourotchkina
Julia Alexandrovna Kourotchkina (Russian: Юлия Александровна Курочкина, or Yuliya Aleksandrovna Kurochkina; born 10 August 1974 in Shcherbinka, Russia) is the winner of the Miss World beauty pageant in 1992, held in Sun City, South Africa.
Claire Smith of the United Kingdom and Francis Gago of Venezuela were the runners up. Ewa Wachowicz of Poland and Amy Kleinhans of South Africa were the two other finalists.
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Kajol
Kajol Devgan (née Mukherjee) (born 5 August 1974), known mononymously as Kajol, is an Indian actress appearing in Hindi films.
Born to actress Tanuja and film director Shomu Mukherjee, Kajol made her acting debut with Bekhudi (1992). She had her first commercial success with her next film, Baazigar (1993), opposite Shahrukh Khan. She subsequently featured with Khan in several blockbusters, including Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001). Her performances in these films met with wide public appreciation and earned her three Filmfare Awards in the Best Actress category. Additionally, her portrayal of unconventional characters in Gupt (1997) and Dushman (1998) earned her critical acclaim.
After shooting for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... in 2001, Kajol took a sabbatical from full-time acting for five years in order to focus on her marriage. She made a comeback with the commercially successful melodrama, Fanaa (2006), for which she received a fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She continued working infrequently through the rest of the decade, playing leading roles in such films as U Me Aur Hum (2008), We Are Family and My Name Is Khan (both 2010). Her performance in the latter earned her a fifth Best Actress award at Filmfare. Critics opine that she has thus established herself as one of India's most successful and talented female actors.
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Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor (pronounced [kəˈriːnaː kəˈpuːr]; born on 21 September 1980), often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary romantic dramas to comedies, period films to major Bollywood productions, as well as less publicised independent films.
Born into a family where her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and elder sister Karisma were actors, Kapoor faced the media spotlight from a very young age, but did not make her acting debut until the 2000 film Refugee. Her melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... became India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market in 2001, and is one of her biggest commercial successes to date. After receiving negative reviews for a series of repetitive roles, Kapoor accepted more demanding parts in order to avoid being typecast, and was consequently recognized by critics for displaying greater versatility as an actress. Her portrayal of a sex worker in Chameli (2004) proved to be the turning point in her career and she was later noted for her performances in the critically acclaimed projects Dev (2004) and Omkara (2006). She went on to play the lead female role in the Imtiaz Ali-directed romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, and the drama 3 Idiots (2009), which became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time.
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Karisma Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor (born on 25 June 1974), often informally referred to as Lolo, is an Indian actress appearing in Bollywood films. Born into a family where her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, were actors, Kapoor made her acting debut at the age of seventeen with Prem Qaidi in 1991. She subsequently featured in several commercially successful films such as Jigar (1992), Anari (1993), Raja Babu, Suhaag (1994), Coolie No. 1, Gopi Kishan (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural & Jeet (1996).
In 1996, Kapoor earned her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Raja Hindustani, her biggest commercial success, and later received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the romantic drama Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). She went on to play the lead female role in the critically acclaimed projects, Fiza (2000) and Zubeidaa (2001), for which she earned the Best Actress and Best Actress (Critics) trophies at the Filmfare ceremony. Having done so, Kapoor has established herself as one the leading actresses of Hindi cinema.
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Kiranjit Ahluwalia
Kiranjit Ahluwalia (born 1955) is an Indian woman who came to international attention after burning her husband to death in 1989 in response to ten years of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse. After initially being convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, Ahluwalia's conviction was later overturned on grounds of inadequate counsel and replaced with manslaughter.
In 1979, at the age of 23, Ahluwalia left her home of Chakkalal in Punjab to travel to the United Kingdom after marrying her husband, Deepak—a man she had only met once. For ten years, she stated that she suffered from domestic abuse including physical violence, food deprivation, and marital rape.
When Ahluwalia looked to her family for help, they reprimanded her, saying it was a matter of family honour that she remain with her husband. She ultimately tried running away from home, but was found by her husband and brought back into her abusive environment. Deepak may or may not have been suffering from some sort of undiagnosed mental illness. During her marriage, Ahluwalia had two sons, Sandeep and Rajeev, who often bore witness to the violence she endured.
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Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta Bhupathi (born 16 April 1978) is an Indian Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe (2000).
She made her Hindi debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz which was a box office success and won her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. Her box office hit successes include a series of comedies Masti (2004), No Entry (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007) and Housefull (2010). Her recent film Don 2 (2011) is a major commercial success in the domestic and international markets.
Dutta was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to an Indian father and an Anglo-Indian mother. Her father is Wing Commander L.K. Dutta (retired) and her mother is Jennifer Dutta. She also has two elder sisters, Sabrina, who serves in the Indian Air Force and a well known younger sister Cheryl. Composer and DJ Nitin Sawhney is Dutta's cousin. The Dutta family moved to Bangalore in 1981 where she completed high school from St.Francis Xavier Girls' High School and the Frank Anthony Public School. Dutta graduated in economics with a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and French.[citation needed]
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Linda Pétursdóttir
Linda Pétursdóttir (born December 27, 1969) is a former Miss World from Vopnafjörður, Iceland. She is now a business woman running Baðhúsið, The Bath House, a ladies-only health spa. After a period in Vancouver, Canada, she has returned to her native Iceland and given birth to a daughter Isabella Cohen.
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Linor Abargil
Linor Abargil (Hebrew: לינור אברג'יל, sometimes spelled Linor Aberjil; born February 17, 1980) is an Israeli beauty pageant contestant who won the Miss World beauty pageant in 1998, shortly after being raped. Since then, she has become a global advocate in the fight against sexual violence. She was crowned by her predecessor Former Miss World 1997, Diana Hayden.
Just seven weeks before being crowned Miss World, the then 18-year old Abargil was raped at knifepoint by Uri Shlomo, an Israeli citizen working as a travel agent in Milan, Italy. She made her case public and Shlomo was arrested in Israel, charged with and found guilty of rape. Abargil called for other women to follow her example.
Abargil married Lithuanian basketball player Šarūnas Jasikevičius in a ceremony near Barcelona, Spain, in July, 2006. They divorced in 2008. In 2008 she announced plans to make a documentary movie about her rape with Oscar-nominated producer Cecilia Peck, daughter of actor Gregory Peck.
In 2005, she was voted the 89th-greatest Israeli of all time, in a poll by the Israeli news website Ynet to determine whom the general public considered the 200 Greatest Israelis.
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Lisa Hanna
Lisa Rene Hanna, MP is a Jamaican politician and former beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World 1993, becoming the third Jamaican to win the title. A member of the governing People's National Party, Hanna currently serves as Member of Parliament for Saint Ann South Eastern and as Jamaica's Minister of Youth and Culture.
Lisa Hanna was born on August 20, 1975 to parents Rene and Dorothy Hanna and grew up in Retreat, St. Mary, Jamaica. Her father was a farmer and her mother was a hairdresser.
As a young girl she worked as a volunteer with the World Hunger Project and the JAMAL programme in Jamaica alerting people to the global status of hunger, starvation and the local plight of adult illiteracy. She also worked in conjunction with UNICEF to spearhead the Jamaican candlelight vigils to launch the International Convention on the Rights of the Child. She continued her community service throughout her young life and blazed a trail as Head Girl at her Alma Mater (The Queen’s School), Television co-host for one of Jamaica’s most popular television programmes, Rappin, and became one of the youngest United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors ever to be appointed by the United Nations Development Programme in Jamaica.
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Madhur Bhandarkar
Madhur Bhandarkar (Marathi: मधुर भांडारकर) (born August 26, 1968) is a National Award-winning Indian film director, script writer, and producer. He is best known for his films such as Chandni Bar (2001), Page 3 (2005), Traffic Signal (2007), and Fashion (2008). He won the National Award for Best Director for Traffic Signal.
Madhur Bhandarkar worked in a video cassette library in Khar, a suburb of Mumbai. This gave him access to a large collection of movies and he studied film-making through it.
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Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit (born on 15 May 1967) is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Often cited by the media as one of the best actresses in Bollywood, Dixit made her film debut in Abodh (1984) and received wider public recognition with Tezaab (1988). She went on to establish herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses, acknowledged for several of her performances, her beauty, and her accomplished dancing.
Some of her proceeding films include such box-office hits as Dil (1990), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) and Raja (1995). After a relatively low phase, she reinvented herself with the romance Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and subsequently received critical acclaim for her work in films like Mrityudand (1997), Pukar (2000), Lajja (2001) and Devdas (2002). In 2002, she retired from films in order to raise her children and made a comeback with the musical Aaja Nachle in 2007.
Dixit has won five Filmfare Awards, four for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress. She holds the record for the highest number of Best Actress nominations (13) at Filmfare. In 2008, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India.
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Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam (born Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam on 2 June 1956) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, predominantly working in Tamil cinema, based in Chennai, India. Born into a Tamil Brahmin family in Madurai, Ratnam worked as a management consultant before entering into the film industry. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi in 1983, and followed this with the Malayalam film Unaru (1984) and the Tamil film Pagal Nilavu (1985). Ratnam came into prominence after Mouna Ragam (1986), a film about the friction between a newly–wed couple. He made his Telugu debut with the National Film Award winning Geethanjali (1989), which was critically acclaimed and a major commercial success. Ratnam is also known for his "Terrorism trilogy" consisting of Roja (1992), Bombay (1995) and Dil Se.. (1998). He is widely regarded as one of the leading directors in Indian cinema. Ratnam is widely credited with having revolutionised the Tamil film industry and altering the profile of Indian cinema.
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Manisha Koirala
Manisha B. Koirala (born August 16, 1970) is a Nepali-Indian actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well. She is also an accomplished Bharatnatyam and Manipuri dancer. Making her acting debut in the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula (1989), Koirala made her Bollywood debut with the top-grossing drama Saudagar (1991). She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses with such mainstream films as 1942: A Love Story (1994), Agni Sakshi (1996) and Gupt (1997).
Recognised for her acting prowess, Koirala was noted for her performances in films like Bombay (1995), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Dil Se.. (1998) and Company (2002). She has won the Filmfare Critics' Award thrice and has received four nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress so far. Although box-office collections of her films have varied considerably, critics have noted that her niche as an actor remains unharmed irrespective of her commercial potent. Off-screen she is frequented in the media as being a "controversy’s child" with her bohemian stance and candid comments often described as "outspoken" and "bold".
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Mansoor Khan
Mansoor Khan, son of film maker Nasir Hussain, made his directorial debut with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) which launched the career of his cousin Aamir Khan. The film, a soft Romeo-Juliet inspired romantic drama, was a huge success. Coming towards the end of a decade dominated by action-oriented films, Mansoor Khan's directorial debut paved the way back for the musical romantic genre in Bollywood. The film made many careers: Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Anand-Milind.
He followed this success four years later with Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992). Mansoor Khan's last two films, Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) and Josh (2000), were moderately successful. Both movies, the first an almost identical screenplay to Kramer vs. Kramer and the other an adaptation of West Side Story were outside productions with Mansoor just being a director. Josh was the only film out of all the films he directed that did not star Aamir Khan but instead had Shah Rukh Khan in the lead.
Mansoor Khan attended several engineering colleges only to drop out and later pursued his career in Bollywood. He attended some of the very well known colleges like IIT Bombay, Cornell, M.I.T. [1] [2]. Mansoor Khan's films have a soft human touch to them. A common thread running through all his films, apart from the long titles that is, is the theme of father-son relationship. Mansoor also has a good ear for music, and in the tradition of his father, the music in his films has always been highly appreciated.
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Mariasela Álvarez
Mariasela Margarita Álvarez Lebrón (born January 31, 1960) was Miss World 1982 and is currently a television show host and architect from the Dominican Republic. She became the first Dominican woman to win an international beauty title. Álvarez achieved much popularity in her native country, due to her long career on television, which included a successful eight-year run with her award-winning show Esta Noche Mariasela. She is also an accomplished architect who has designed important buildings in the Dominican Republic.
The native of Santo Domingo, the Dominican capital, was crowned the 32nd Miss World, on November 18, 1982 at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
At the end of her term as Miss World, she returned to her country and finished her studies of architecture at the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). Álvarez has designed many buildings in her home country, including one of Santo Domingo's landmarks, the Torre Cristal, where the telephone company Codetel has one of its commercial branches.
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Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart (née Kostyra; August 3, 1941) is an American business magnate, author, magazine publisher, and television personality. As founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, she has gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, merchandising, and electronic commerce. She has written numerous bestselling books, is the publisher of the Martha Stewart Living magazine, and her syndicated talk show, Martha, is broadcast throughout the world.
In 2004, Stewart was entangled in the ImClone insider trading affair and there was speculation that the incident would effectively be the end of her media empire. She began a comeback campaign in 2005 and her company returned to profitability in 2006. Stewart rejoined the board of directors of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in 2011 and became chairman of her namesake company again in 2012.
Martha Stewart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to middle-class Polish American parents, Edward "Eddie" Kostyra (c. 1912 – 1979) and Jadwiga Martha Ruszkowski Kostyra (b. September 16, 1914, Buffalo, New York – d. November 16, 2007, Norwalk, Connecticut). She lived in Jersey City until the age of 3, when her family moved to Nutley. She was raised in Nutley along with her five siblings. She took the name "Grace" for her confirmation name before graduating from Nutley High School.
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Martin Henderson
Martin Henderson (born 8 October 1974) is a New Zealand actor, well known to American audiences for his starring role in the ABC TV series Off the Map, while remaining known in his home country for his teenage role as Stuart Neilson in the soap opera Shortland Street.
Henderson was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He began acting when he was thirteen years old, appearing in Strangers, a local television production. He attended Birkenhead Primary and Westlake Boys High School.
Henderson starred in the drama Shortland Street, where he played the character of "Stuart Neilson" from 1992 to 1995. He subsequently appeared in a number of Australian films and television productions Echo Point and Home & Away before he moved to the United States in 1997, in order to pursue a career in Hollywood films and to train in a two-year program at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City.
Henderson spent more than a year unsuccessfully auditioning for film roles in Los Angeles, but in 2001, he was finally cast in a supporting role in the John Woo-directed war film, Windtalkers. In 1999 he appeared in a major leading role in Kick for which he was nominated by Australian Film Institute to "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role".
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Miranda Richardson
Miranda Jane Richardson (born 3 March 1958) is an English stage, film and television actor. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards, and has won two Golden Globes (with seven nominations) and a BAFTA (with seven nominations) during her career.
Richardson was born in Southport, Lancashire, to Marian Georgina (née Townsend), a housewife, and William Alan Richardson, a marketing executive. The second daughter of a middle class family, she revealed a talent for acting as a girl.
Richardson enrolled at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where she studied alongside Daniel Day-Lewis, having started out with juvenile performances in Cinderella and Lord Arthur Savile's Crime at the Southport Dramatic Club. Richardson enjoyed a successful and extensive theatre career, making her stage debut in Moving at the Queen's Theatre in 1981. Soon afterwards, she appeared in repertory theatre, until she found recognition in the West End for a series of stage performances, ultimately receiving an Olivier Award nomination for her performance in A Lie of the Mind, and in 1996, she is cited as "the greatest actress of our time in any medium" by one critic after she appeared in Orlando at the Edinburgh Festival. She returned to the London stage in May 2009 to play the lead role in Wallace Shawn's new play, Grasses of a Thousand Colours at the Royal Court Theatre.
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Mirza Hadi Ruswa
Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa (Urdu: مرزا محمد ہادی رسوا) (1857 – October 21, 1931) was an Urdu poet and writer of fiction, plays, and treatises (mainly on religion, philosophy, and astronomy). He remained on the Nizam of Awadh's advisory board on language matters for years. He was well-versed in Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, English, Latin, and Greek.
His famed Urdu novel, Umrao Jan Ada, published in 1905, is considered by many as the first Urdu novel. It is based on the life of a renowned Lucknow courtesan and poetess of the same name and later became the basis for Umrao Jan Ada (1972), a Pakistani film, and two Indian films, Umrao Jaan (1981) and Umrao Jaan (2006). The novel was also the basis of a Pakistani television serial, Umrao Jan Ada, which aired in 2003.
Accurate details of the life of Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa are unavailable and there are material contradictions between the accounts given by his contemporaries. Ruswa himself mentions that his ancestors arrived in India from Persia and that his great-grandfather was an adjutant in the army of the Nawab of Awadh. The street on which the Ruswa family home was situated is known as Ajitun Ki Gali (Adjutant's Lane). He had not much to say of his grandfather and father, except that they were both keenly interested in arithmetic and astronomy.
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Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
Mohanlal made his acting debut in Thiranottam (1978) but the film was never released due to censorship issues. He followed that by a role as the lead antagonist in his first release Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) at the age of 20. Antagonistic parts in several movies followed before Mohanlal established himself as a lead actor playing a wide variety of character types in comedy and action films amongst others. He was labelled a superstar of Malayalam cinema in 1986 after the success of Rajavinte Makan, in which he played an underworld don. Mohanlal became a film producer with the 1990 musical hit His Highness Abdullah and has also acted in a number of Tamil and Bollywood films. Of these, his notable roles were in Iruvar, directed by Mani Ratnam, and Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. As well as being an actor and producer, Mohanlal also owns businesses involved in film distribution, restaurants and packaged spices.
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Muzaffar Ali
Rajah Muzaffar Ali (born 21 October 1944, Lucknow) is an Indian film-maker, a fashion designer, a poet, an artist, a music-lover, a revivalist, and a social worker.He belongs to a Royal Muslim Rajput family of Kotwara. He is not to be confused with the famous 16th century Persian artist of the Persian miniature.
Muzaffar Ali was born in Lucknow. He attended the La Martiniere college there. His father was the Raja of Kotwara and his mother was from the noble family of Sheikhupur, Badaun. Muzaffar Ali had a successful career as a film maker. His Vinod Khanna-Dimple Kapadia starrer Zooni is still unreleased.
He is married to Meera. He was earlier married to Subhashini Ali and the two divorced later. His son movie director Shaad Ali was born out of this marriage.
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Nandita Das
Nandita Das (born 7 November 1969) is an award-winning Indian film actress and director. As an actress, she is known for her performances in Fire (1996), Earth (1998), Bawandar (2000), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) and Aamaar Bhuvan (2002). As a director, she is known for her directorial debut Firaaq (2008), which has won a number of national and international awards. She has been awarded the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Government of France for her work.. Nandita Das was the first Indian to be inducted into their International Women's Forum's hall of fame.
Das was born in New Delhi to noted Indian painter, Jatin Das, an Oriya Hindu Kayastha (Karanam or "Karan"), and a Gujarati Jain mother named Varsha who is a writer.
She went to Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lodhi Estate in New Delhi. She received her bachelor's degree in Geography from Miranda House (University of Delhi) and Master of Social Work from the Delhi School of Social Work.
Nandita Das started her acting career with the theatre group Jana Natya Manch. She taught at the Rishi Valley School.
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Naveen Andrews
Naveen William Sidney Andrews (born 17 January 1969) is a British actor. He is best known for portraying Kip in the film The English Patient and Sayid Jarrah on the American television series Lost.
Andrews was born in Lambeth, London, the son of Nirmala, a psychologist, and Stanley Andrews, a businessman, both Malayali Nasrani immigrants from Kerala, India. He was brought up in Wandsworth, South London, and had what he has described as a "very repressive" upbringing. Andrews was brought up in the Methodist denomination. At the age of sixteen, while at Emanuel School, he fell in love with his mathematics teacher, Geraldine Feakins; seven years later they had a son, Jaisal, born in 1992.
Andrews auditioned for drama school and was accepted at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Ewan McGregor and David Thewlis. His studies paid off when he won a role in Hanif Kureshi's film, London Kills Me (1991). Andrews starred in the 1993 BBC miniseries Buddha of Suburbia. He portrayed Kip in The English Patient (1996) and Sayid in the popular television series Lost (2004). In 2006, he was voted one of People magazine's World's Most Beautiful People. He also starred in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996), Mighty Joe Young (1998) and Bride and Prejudice (2004).
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Nicole Faria
Nicole Estelle Faria (born 9 February 1990) is an Indian model from Bangalore and beauty pageant titleholder who won the titles of Femina Miss India Earth 2010 and Miss Earth 2010. Faria is the first woman from India to win Miss Earth.
Faria first got into the world of fashion as a fifteen-year-old, working in the industry in Delhi and Mumbai, and in Colombo, Srilanka. Since the international Miss Earth pageant, she has gotten opportunities to break into Bollywood. In an interview, she was asked how her life has changed after winning the Miss Earth 2010 and she replied: "It has changed a lot — drastically. Right after the win, I started getting better work and more work. The quality of work shot up to the stars. And I have met so many new people, so many nice, very warm-hearted people. I have got to travel the world, see more places, get a taste of different cultures and traditions, which is very satisfying for me." She has posed for fashion magazines like Elle, Cosmopolitan, Vogue among others. She has also walked the ramp in the Lakme Fashion Week, Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, and Colombo Fashion Week.
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Nikhat Kazmi
Nikhat Kazmi (c. 1958 – 20 January 2012), born Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, was a senior correspondent and well-known film critic from India, who had been writing for The Times of India since 1987. She died of breast cancer.
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Ninibeth Leal
Ninibeth Beatriz Leal Jiménez (born November 26, 1971 in Maracaibo, Zulia) is a model, businessperson and fourth Miss World titleholder from Venezuela.
In a pageant held in Atlanta, Georgia, she was crowned Miss World 1991 on December 28. Leanne Buckle of Australia and Diana Tilden-Davis of South Africa were her runners-up. Sandra Foster of Jamaica and Michelle McLean of Namibia completed the Top 5.
Leal eventually got married to an Australian model. Now an Australian citizen, she resides in that country with her husband, Travers Beynon and two children, Lucciana and Valentino.
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Padmini Kolhapure
Padmini Kolhapure (born 1 November 1965) is an Indian actress who appeared in Bollywood films during the 1970s and 1980s.
Padmini Kolhapure is from a Maharashtrian family. Her father, Pandharinath Kolhapure, is a classical singer whose family was from Kolhapur and Goa. Her mother, whose family hailed from Mangalore, held a job working for the airlines. Her father's first cousin is Dinanath Mangeshkar, father of singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
As a child, she sang in the chorus for songs in films like Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Kitab and Dushman Dost with her sister Shivangi (married to Shakti Kapoor). Padmini later sang for her own films like Vidhaata ("Saat Saheliyan"), Hum Intezaar Karenge and Sadak Chaap (with Kishore Kumar). She released an album with Bhappi Lahri called Music Lovers. She performed for the Greater London Council at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Baapi Lahiri and his troupe in 1986.
Asha Bhosle suggested Padmini's name to Dev Anand, who then cast her in Ishq Ishq Ishq (1975). This led to other films, such as Dreamgirl (1978), Zingagi, and Saajan Bina Suhagan (1978). She also gave a very commendable performance of a school girl inflicted by black magic in Gehrayee (1980).
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Paul Mayeda Berges
Paul Mayeda Berges (born 11 September 1968 in Torrance, California) is an American screenwriter and director.
Of Japanese (and Basque) ancestry, Berges attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied film and graduated in 1990. He began his career by making documentaries (on the Japanese American community) and teaching film production (to high school students). He has collaborated with his wife, British-Indian director Gurinder Chadha, on a number of films and made his directorial debut in 2005 with The Mistress of Spices, based on the novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
Berges officially met his wife in March 1994, while he was working as a Festival Director at the San Francisco Asian American International Film Festival. But they had also briefly met in September 1993. They married in the mid-nineties and have twins together; a boy named Ronak and a girl named Kumiko (born 7 June 2007).
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Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation: [peˈnelope kruθ ˈsantʃeθ]) (born April 28, 1974) is a Spanish actress. Signed by an agent at age 15, she made her acting debut at 16 on television and her feature film debut the following year in Jamón, jamón (1992), to critical acclaim. Her subsequent roles in the 1990s and 2000s included Open Your Eyes (1997), The Hi-Lo Country (1999), The Girl of Your Dreams (2000) and Woman on Top (2000). Cruz achieved recognition for her lead roles in Vanilla Sky and Blow. Both films were released in 2001 and were commercially successful worldwide.
In the 2000s she has appeared in films from a wide range of genres, including the comedy Waking Up in Reno (2002), the thriller Gothika (2003), the Christmas movie Noel (2004), the action adventure Sahara (2005), the animated G-Force and the musical drama Nine. Her most notable films to date are Volver (2006), for which she earned Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), for which she received an Academy Award. She was the first Spanish actress in history to receive an Academy Award and the first Spanish actress to receive a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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People Magazine
People (originally called People Weekly) is a weekly American magazine of celebrity and human-interest stories, published by Time Inc. As of 2006, it has a circulation of 3.75 million and revenue expected to top $1.5 billion. It was named "Magazine of the Year" by Advertising Age in October 2005, for excellence in editorial, circulation and advertising.People ranked #6 on Advertising Age's annual "A-list" and #3 on Adweek's "Brand Blazers" list in October 2006.
The magazine runs a roughly 50/50 mix of celebrity and human-interest articles. People's editors claim to refrain from printing pure celebrity gossip, enough so to lead celebrity publicists to propose exclusives to the magazine, evidence of what one staffer calls a "publicist-friendly strategy".
People's website, People.com, focuses exclusively on celebrity news. In February 2007, the website drew 39.6 million page views "within a day" of the Golden Globes. However "the mother ship of Oscar coverage" broke a site record with 51.7 million page views on the day after the Oscars, beating the previous record set just a month before from the Golden Globes.[not in citation given]
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Pilín León
Pilín León (born Carmen Josefina León Crespo, May 19, 1963) won the 1981 Miss World pageant, held in London, United Kingdom, representing Venezuela.
León was born in Maracay, Aragua. She became the second Venezuelan (Susana Duijm was the first in 1955) to win the title. As Miss World 1981, she was the first celebrity to switch on the Christmas lights in Oxford Street in 1981.
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Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta (pronounced [ˈpriːt̪i ˈzɪɳʈaː]; born 31 January 1975) is an Indian film actress. She has appeared in Hindi films of Bollywood, as well as Telugu, Punjabi and English language films. After graduating with a degree in criminal psychology, Zinta made her acting debut in Dil Se.. in 1998 followed by a role in Soldier the same year. These performances earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and she was later recognised for her role as a teenage single mother in Kya Kehna (2000). She subsequently played a variety of character types; her film roles along with her screen persona contributed to a change in the concept of a Hindi film heroine.
Zinta received a Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 2003 for her performance in the drama Kal Ho Naa Ho. She went on to play the lead female role in two consecutive annual top-grossing films in India: the science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), her biggest commercial success, and the star-crossed romance Veer-Zaara (2004), which earned her critical acclaim. She was later noted for her portrayal of independent, modern Indian women in Salaam Namaste (2005) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), top-grossing productions in overseas markets. These accomplishments have established her as a leading actress of Hindi cinema. Her first international film role was in the Canadian film Heaven on Earth, for which she was awarded the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress at the 2008 Chicago International Film Festival.
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Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra (pronounced [prɪˈjəŋkaː ˈtʃoːpɽaː]; born 18 July 1982) is an Indian actress, singer-songwriter and former Miss World. Before starting her acting career, she worked as a model and gained fame after winning the Miss World title in 2000. She is often referred to by the nickname "Piggy Chops", which was given to her by co-stars on the set of the film Bluffmaster! During her career, Chopra has received four Filmfare Awards, among seven nominations and one National Film Award for Best Actress.
Chopra made her acting debut with the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan. The following year, she made her Bollywood film debut with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy and followed it with the hit Andaaz, for which she won a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. In 2004, she became the second woman to win the Filmfare Best Villain Award, which she received for her critically acclaimed performance in Aitraaz. She subsequently appeared in successful films like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005), Krrish (2006) and Don (2006).
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Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore (Bengali: রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর; 7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941), sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music. Author of Gitanjali and its "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse", he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. In translation his poetry was viewed as spiritual and mercurial; his seemingly mesmeric personality, flowing hair, and other-worldly dress earned him a prophet-like reputation in the West. His "elegant prose and magical poetry" remain largely unknown outside Bengal. Tagore introduced new prose and verse forms and the use of colloquial language into Bengali literature, thereby freeing it from traditional models based on classical Sanskrit. He was highly influential in introducing the best of Indian culture to the West and vice versa, and he is generally regarded as the outstanding creative artist of modern India.
A Pirali Brahmin from Calcutta, Tagore wrote poetry as an eight-year-old. At age sixteen, he released his first substantial poems under the pseudonym Bhānusiṃha ("Sun Lion"), which were seized upon by literary authorities as long-lost classics. He graduated to his first short stories and dramas—and the aegis of his birth name—by 1877. As a humanist, universalist internationalist, and strident anti-nationalist he denounced the Raj and advocated independence from Britain. As an exponent of the Bengal Renaissance, he advanced a vast canon that comprised paintings, sketches and doodles, hundreds of texts, and some two thousand songs; his legacy endures also in the institution he founded, Visva-Bharati University.
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Rajeev Masand
Rajeev Masand is an Indian film critic and entertainment reporter for CNN-IBN. Masand started his career as an entertainment correspondent. Masand has made himself popular for his in-depth analysis of Hollywood and Bollywood movie releases. Generally his scale of 5 rarely crosses 3 for moderately good films. Yet his rating has been considered one of the best in India.
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Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth (born 12 December 1950 as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad) is an Indian film actor, media personality, and cultural icon. He made his debut as an actor in the National Film Award–winning motion picture Apoorva Raagangal (1975), directed by K. Balachander, whom the actor considers his mentor.
After a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films, he gradually rose to become an established film actor. Within a few years of his career, he was claimed to be the superstar of Tamil cinema and has since continued to hold a matinee idol status in the popular culture of India. His mannerisms and stylised delivery of dialogue in films contribute to his mass popularity and appeal. While working in other regional film industries of India, he also appeared in the cinemas of other nations, including in that of the United States. After being paid
26 crore (US$5.9 million) for his role in Sivaji (2007), he became the highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan. He is one of the most influential actors in the film industry due to his overwhelming back-driven influence on politics in Tamil Nadu.
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Rajiv Menon
Rajiv Menon is an Indian cinematographer and film maker. He is known for directing critically acclaimed Tamil films like Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondain Kandukondain.
Rajiv was born in Cochin, Kerala to the popular Tamil and malayalam film playback singer Kalyani Menon. He had the chance to travel across India at a very young age as his father, a naval officer, got transferred often. He later joined the film school to study cinematography. Menon did his schooling in Kendriya Vidyalaya on the IIT Madras campus. He met a man named Jason Globerman who inspired him to become cinematographer. He started off as cinematographer with Prathap K. Pothan's Telugu film, Chaithanya. He got into limelight as a cinematographer with his second film that is Mani Ratnam's Bombay.
His versatility as a cinematographer has received much praise, and throughout his career, he has worked with accomplished filmmakers like Mani Ratnam (Bombay, Guru), Shyam Benegal and Girish Karnad (Cheluvi). His latest contribution has been Mani Ratnam's Guru.
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Rajkumar Santoshi
Rajkumar Santoshi (Hindi: राजकुमार सन्तोषी) is a Filmfare award-winning Indian film director and producer of Hindi films. He is the son of producer-director P.L. Santoshi.
Santoshi started his career as an assistant director and worked with Govind Nihalani during the filming of Ardh Satya (1982). His notable films as director include Ghatak: Lethal, Pukar and The Legend of Bhagat Singh. He won the Filmfare Best Director Award for Ghayal (1990) and Damini (1993), both starring Sunny Deol.
Santoshi has directed films of all genres except sci-fi. His film Pukar focused on Indian army and court martial thereafter to its protagonist played by Anil Kapoor. Damini portrayed the justice and law of India. Andaz Apna Apna was a comedy which emerged as a cult in Hindi film history. Barsaat was a romantic action drama, which marked the debut of actor Bobby Deol. Lajja (2001) was a woman oriented film about four Indian women belonging to different strata of society. The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) saw Ajay Devgan as a freedom fighter. The film won a National Film Award and Filmfare Award.Khakee (2004) was another success for Santoshi. His films Family (2006) and Halla Bol (2008) did not do well at the box office. In 2009, his film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif emerged as one of the biggest hits of that year.
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Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji (born Rani Mukherjee on 21 March 1978) is an Indian film actress who works in Hindi movies. Born to the Mukherjee-Samarth family, she made her acting debut with a cameo appearance in the Bengali film Biyer Phool (1996), on the insistence of her mother. The following year, Mukerji made her Hindi film debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, and subsequently had her first, and still biggest commercial success with Karan Johar's romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which won her a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She later starred in several films that fared below expectations, before featuring in the critically acclaimed drama Saathiya, for which she won her first Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
In 2004, her performances in the hit romantic comedy Hum Tum and the critically acclaimed Yuva earned her the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards, respectively, at the 50th Filmfare Awards. She later received unanimous praise for her portrayal of a blind, deaf and mute woman in Black (2005), for which she garnered two more Filmfare Awards: Best Actress and Actress - Critics. She went on to play leading roles in the comedy Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and the adult drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), both of which emerged as major commercial successes in India as well as overseas. Mukerji thus established herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema. She then played a series of roles, a majority of which were under the Yash Raj Films banner, that stereotyped her as a weepy, sacrificing woman. None of these films performed well at the box office. However, in 2011, she earned praise for her portrayal of a headstrong, independent woman in the semi-biographic thriller No One Killed Jessica.
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Reita Faria
Reita Faria Powell (born Bombay, date unknown) became the first Indian to win the Miss World title, in 1966. After winning the Miss Bombay crown earlier that year, she won the Eve's Weekly Miss India contest (not to be confused with the Femina Miss India competition, won that year by Yasmin Daji).
After her one year tenure, she refused modeling and films and instead concentrated on medical studies. Reita Faria was a student at the Grant Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals where she completed her M.B.B.S. degree.
She lives in Dublin, Ireland with her husband, endocrinologist David Powell, whom she married in 1971. They have two children and five grandchildren. Reita was a judge at Femina Miss India in 1998, and has come back to judge the Miss World competition on a few occasions.For instance she was a judge along with Demis Roussos at the Miss World final of 1976 held in London where Cindy Breakespeare was crowned Miss World.
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Rekha
Bhanurekha Ganesan (born 10 October 1954), better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her versatility and acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Hindi cinema, Rekha started her career in 1966 as a child actress in the Telugu movie Rangula Ratnam, though her film debut as a lead happened four years later with Sawan Bhadon (1970). Despite the success of several of her early films, she was often panned for her looks and it was not until the mid-to-late 1970s that she got recognition as an actress. Since the late 1970s, after undertaking a physical transformation, she has been featured as a sex symbol in the Indian media.
Rekha has acted in over 180 films in a career spanning over 40 years. Throughout her career, she has often played strong female characters and, apart from mainstream cinema, appeared in arthouse films, known in India as parallel cinema. She has won three Filmfare Awards, two for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress, for her roles in Khubsoorat (1980), Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), respectively. Her portrayal of a classical courtesan in Umrao Jaan (1981) won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, she has reinvented herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status.
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Rituparno Ghosh
Rituparno Ghosh (Bengali: ঋতুপর্ণ ঘোষ Ritupôrno Ghosh) is a Bengali film director. He has won 10 National Film Awards in India and several awards at international film festivals abroad.
Ghosh was born and brought up in Kolkata. Both his parents were related to films, his father was a documentary film maker. He completed his schooling from South Point High School, and pursued economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
He began directing in advertising. In 1992, he made a low-key film debut with a children's feature titled Hirer Angti (The Diamond Ring). His second movie Unishe April (19 April), won the 1995 National Film Award. Since then, Ghosh has directed Dahan, Utsab, Chokher Bali, Asukh, Bariwali, Antarmahal and Raincoat (in Hindi). In 2010 he won the National Award for Best Director for his Bengali film Abohoman starring Jishu Sengupta, Ananya Chatterjee, Dipankar Dey and Mamata Shankar.
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Rohan Sippy
Rohan Sippy (Sindhi: रोहन सिप्पी) is an Indian film director and producer who has directed four films: Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Bluffmaster! (2005), Umrao Jaan and Dum Maaro Dum (2011). He is the son of Ramesh Sippy, the director of the Hindi blockbuster film Sholay, and grandson of producer G. P. Sippy. Rohan studied at the Aiglon College in Switzerland and pursued his undergraduate degree at Stanford University.
Rohan Sippy was married to Rohena Gera, who also went to Stanford and is now a screenwriter. They were divorced in 2003. After His Separation, he was committed with Microsoft Product Development Head, Vineet Buch's Ex-Wife, Rupa Chowdhry for quite some time, till 2009. One of Rohan's best friends is actor Abhishek Bachchan who was known to him since his school days.
His latest effort Dum Maaro Dum with a star cast of Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu was released on April 22, 2011, in India and the United States.
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Salman Khan
Salman Khan (pronunciation : [səlˈmaːn ˈxaːn]; born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on 27 December 1965) is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.
Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He went on to star in some successful Hindi films of those times, such as Saajan (1991), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Judwaa (1997), Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) and Biwi No.1 (1999), having appeared in the highest earning films of seven separate years during his career.
In 1999, Khan won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his extended appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and since then has starred in several critical and commercial successes, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Tere Naam (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), No Entry (2005), Partner (2007), Wanted (2009), Dabangg (2010), Ready (2011) and Bodyguard (2011), which has become the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time. Khan has thus established himself as one of the most successful actors of Hindi cinema.
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Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is a prominent Indian Hindi film star, producer and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981. He has since featured in films that are amongst some of the most popular Hindi language films of the past three decades.
Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 to Bollywood megastars Sunil Dutt and Nargis and was educated at The Lawrence School, Sanawar. Dutt married the actress Richa Sharma in 1987. Sharma died of brain tumour. The couple have a daughter, Trishala, born in 1987, who lives in the United States with her grandparents, following a custody battle with Dutt after the death of his wife. Dutt's second marriage was to model Rhea Pillai in 1998. They divorced in 2005. Dutt married Manyata (also known as Dilnawaz Sheikh) in 2008 at a private ceremony in Goa, after two years of dating. On 21 October 2010, he became a father to twins, a boy named Shahraan and a girl named Iqra. He is well known for several altercations with the law, along with many other controversies throughout his life, as well as drug addiction in his early years.[citation needed] He spent 5 months in prison in late 1982 after being caught in possession of illegal substances, upon his release he spent 2 years in the United States, the majority of which was spent in a Texan rehab clinic before returning to India and resuming his career.
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Sanjay Gadhvi
Sanjay Gadhvi 22 November 1965 is an Indian writer and director belongs to junagadh in Gujarat.
Hise was born to Manubhai Gadhvi, a renowned and much revered speaker, socialite and orator. His father also tried films during his young age, afterwards he quit films and focused on social work.
He made his directorial debut with Tere Liye (2000) which went unnoticed. His first film with Yash Raj Films was Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002). The film enjoyed moderate success.
He first gained fame when he directed the action thriller Dhoom (2004). The film was a huge hit and practically revived the careers of the actors and actresses starring in the film.
He then directed the sequel to Dhoom, called Dhoom 2. The film starred three of the main actors from the previous film: Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra and Rimi Sen. Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu were also in the film. The film, famous for its stunts, came out as the highest grosser of 2006.
Assistant Director "Patthar Ke Phool", (Salman Khan)
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Satish Kaushik
Satish Kaushik (Hindi: सतीश कौशिक) is an Indian film director, producer and actor in Hindi films and theatre. As a film actor he is most remembered for his role as 'Calendar' in Mr. India, and as 'Chanu Ahmed' in Sarah Gavron's British film Brick Lane (2007). He also won Filmfare Best Comedian Award twice in 1990 for film Ram Lakhan and 1997 for Saajan Chale Sasural.
As theatre actor his most known role is that of 'Willy Loman' in Hindi play 'Salesman Ramlal, an adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.
As a dialogue writer he wrote dialogues for Kundan Shah's comedy classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983).
His film Teree Sang starring Ruslaan Mumtaz and Sheena Shahabadi is based on teen pregnancy.
His latest film Milenge Milenge, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor once again which has been delayed a few times.
Satish Kaushik was born on April 13, 1956 in a village Dhanounda, district Mohindergarh, Haryana, He grew up in Delhi,Naiwala gali, Karolbagh. He did his graduation from Kirori Mal College, New Delhi He graduated from National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi in 1978 and later studied at Film and Television Institute of India Pune.
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Shaad Ali
Shaad Ali is an Indian film director.
Shaad Ali was born to Muzaffar Ali (a noted film producer and director) and Subhashini Ali née Sehgal, an Indian politician and member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)). He is thus the grandson of Azad Hind Fauj commander Lakshmi Sahgal. He studied at the Welham Boys' School and the Lawrence School, Sanawar.
Shaad Ali started his career as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam, and assisted him on the film Dil Se.. (1998).
He made his directorial debut under Yash Raj Films, with Saathiya (2002), starring Rani Mukerji. The film was a remake of Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Alaipayuthey (2000). Saathiya's script was written by Ratnam. The film did well and established Shaad Ali in the industry.
His second film was Bunty Aur Babli (2005) which for the first time brought together real-life father and son Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan alongside Rani Mukerji. The film was one of the biggest hits of the year.
Shaad Ali's third film released on 15 June 2007. The film, titled Jhoom Barabar Jhoom stars Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol and Lara Dutta in leading roles.
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Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi (Hindi: शबाना आज़मी, Urdu: شبانہ اعظمی; born 18 September 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. An alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she made her film debut in 1974 and soon became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and neo-realism. Regarded as one of the finest actresses in India, Azmi's performances in films in a variety of genres have generally earned her praise and awards, which include a record of five wins of the National Film Award for Best Actress and several international honours. She has also received four Filmfare Awards.
Azmi has appeared in over 120 Hindi films in both mainstream and independent cinema, and since 1988 she has acted in several foreign projects. In addition to acting, Azmi is a social and women's rights activist, a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA), and a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament. She is married to Indian poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar.
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Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan (pronounced [‘ʃaːɦrəx ˈxaːn]; born 2 November 1965), often credited as Shah Rukh Khan and informally referred to as SRK, is an Indian film actor. Known as "The King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films. He has won fourteen Filmfare Awards from thirty nominations for his work in Indian films and shares the record for the highest number of Best Actor awards with Dilip Kumar, eight wins. In 2005, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in economics, he started his career appearing in theatre and several television serials in the late 1980s and later made his Hindi film debut in 1992 with Deewana. Early in his career he was recognised for his unconventional choice of negative roles in films such as Darr (1993), Baazigar (1993) and Anjaam (1994). Since then he has played leading roles in a wide variety of film genres, including romantic films, comedies, thrillers, action films, sport films, and historical dramas among others.
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Sita
Sita (also spelled Seeta or Seetha Hindustani pronunciation: [Sītā], listen (help·info) meaning "furrow") is the principle female character in the epic Ramayana. She is the consort of the Hindu god Rama (avatar of Vishnu) and is an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and wife of Vishnu. She is esteemed as a standard-setter for wifely and womanly virtues for all Hindu women. Sita is known for her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage and purity.
Sita is described as the daughter of the earth goddess Bhūmi and the adopted daughter of King Janaka of Mithila. In her youth, she marries Rama, the prince of Ayodhya. Soon after her marriage, she is forced into exile with her husband and brother-in-law Lakshmana. While in exile, the trio settle in the Dandaka forest, from where she is kidnapped by the Ravana, Rakshasa King of Lanka. She is imprisoned in the Ashoka Vatika of Lanka by Ravana. Sita is finally rescued by Rama in the climatic war where Rama slays Ravana. Sita proves her chastity by undergoing a trial by fire. Thereafter, Rama and Sita return to Ayodhya, where they are crowned as king and queen. However, Rama abandons a pregnant Sita, when one of his subjects casts doubt over her chastity. Sita gives birth to twins Lava and Kusha, in the refuge of Sage Valmiki's hermitage. After her sons grow up and unite with their father, Sita returns to her mother, the Earth's womb.
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Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan (1 October 1927 – 21 July 2001), was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century and was one of the most respected film actors in India. He was well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen. He progressed from a stage actor since his childhood to the filmdom with such an authority that the Tamil cinema considered as the golden era. In a career spanning close to five decades he has acted in nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award in an International film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. Many leading South Indian film actors have stated that their acting was influenced by Ganesan. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Ganesan is remembered as the iconic figure of Tamil cinema. He is referred to as "The Marlon Brando of Indian Cinema". From Parasakthi onwards, he has won the President's Award for more than 12 times. During end of his career, Ganesan was conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. In spite of his celebrated film career, his short stint in politics became a futile attempt.
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Smita Patil
Smita Patil (17 October 1955 – 13 December 1986) was an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded among the finest stage and film actresses of her times, Patil appeared in over 75 Hindi and Marathi films in a career that spanned just over a decade. During her career, she received two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. She was the recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour in 1985.
Patil graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune and made her film debut with Shyam Benegal's Charandas Chor (1975). She became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, a New Wave movement in India cinema, though she also appeared in several mainstream movies throughout her career. Her performances were often acclaimed, and her most notable roles include Manthan (1977), Bhumika (1977), Aakrosh (1980), Chakra (1981), Chidambaram (1985) and Mirch Masala (1985).
Apart from acting, Patil was an active feminist (in a distinctly Indian context) and a member of the Women's Centre in Mumbai. She was deeply committed to the advancement of women's issues, and gave her endorsement to films which sought to explore the role of women in traditional Indian society, their sexuality, and the changes facing the middle-class woman in an urban milieu.
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Sridevi
Sridevi born as Shree Amma Yanger (Tamil: ஸ்ரீ தேவி, 13 August 1963) is an Indian actress who has worked in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and a few Kannada films. Starting to act at the age of four, she made her debut as an adult in the late 1970s. After going on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses of the 1980s and early 1990s, she left the industry in 1997 to raise her children. During her career, she has won four Filmfare Awards—two for Hindi films, and one each for Tamil and Telugu films. Sridevi is often cited by film media as one of the best actresses of Indian Cinema.
Sridevi was born as Shree Amma Yanger to Ayyapan and Rajeswari on 13 August 1963 in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. Her father was a lawyer. She has a sister and two step brothers. Sridevi married Boney Kapoor, a film producer and the elder brother of actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, in 1996. They have two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi (Krishna). Her mother tongue is Tamil. sri devi has studied till 7th class.
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Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai (born 24 January 1945 in Nagpur, India) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. His most notable films include Kalicharan (1976), Karz (1980), Hero (1983), Meri Jung (1985), Karma (1986), Ram Lakhan (1989), Saudagar (1991), Khalnayak (1993), Pardes (1997) and Taal (1999). He launched Mukta Arts, a film production company in 1982, and is known as the "showman" of Hindi cinema, for making epic films that portray grandeur and very rich themes.
Subhash Ghai belongs to a Punjabi Khukhrain family.[citation needed] Born to a dentist father who practised in Delhi, Subhash did his higher secondary in Delhi and thereafter graduated in Commerce from Rohtak, Haryana. Next he moved to Pune, Maharashtra to join the Film and Television Institute of India, Law College Road (FTII). After attaining a diploma, he started working in the Indian film industry in 1970.
He started his career in Hindi cinema as an actor with small roles in six films, like Taqdeer (1967) and Aradhana (1971). He was the male lead in the 1970's Umang, which did not do well at the box office, and Gumraah (1976) with Reena Roy and Danny. His directorial debut was the film Kalicharan (1976) which he obtained through a recommendation by Shatrughan Sinha. Kalicharan was one of the biggest hits of its time. As of 2005, he had written and directed 15 movies out of which 13 were highly successful. In 1982, he started Mukta Arts Private Limited which, in 2000, became a public company, with Subhash Ghai as its chairman and managing director.
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Sushmita Sen
Sushmita Sen (born 19 November, 1975) is an Indian actress who appears in mainly Bollywood films. A former model, Sen was crowned Miss Universe in 1994. She created history by being the first Indian woman to win the contest.
She started her career with Dastak, a movie rumored to have been made on her life. However, she attained commercial and critical recognition for her roles in Sirf Tum (1999) and the comedy Biwi No.1 (1999). The latter earned her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
She has acted in commercially successful films such as Aankhen (2002), Main Hoon Na (2004) - her biggest commercial success so far and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005). She received high critical acclaim for her female-oriented roles in films such as Filhaal... (2002), Samay: When Time Strikes (2003), Chingaari (2005) and Zindaggi Rocks (2006).
In 2010, she ventured into partnership with Tantra Entertainment Private limited becoming the President of the 'I Am She' Miss Universe Contest and the sole representative of the Miss Universe pageant in India.
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Thomas Sangster
Thomas Brodie Sangster (born 15 May 1990) is an English actor and musician, best known for his roles in Love Actually, Nanny McPhee, The Last Legion, and voice of Ferb Fletcher in Phineas and Ferb.
Sangster was born in London. He lives with his sister, Ava, and his parents, actors Anastasia "Tasha" Bertram and Mark Ernest Sangster. His father, who is also a musician and film editor, starred in the musical adaptation of The Lion King in Germany. Sangster is the second cousin once removed of actor Hugh Grant, alongside whom he appeared in Love Actually; his great-grandmother, Barbara Bertram, and Grant's grandmother were sisters. Sangster's great-grandfather, Anthony Bertram, was a novelist.
Sangster plays the guitar, and he learned to play left-handed in order to portray the left-handed Paul McCartney in the feature film Nowhere Boy. He currently resides in South London, England with his parents and sister.
Sangster's first acting job was in a BBC television film, Station Jim. He subsequently appeared in a few more television films, including the lead roles in Bobbie's Girl, The Miracle of the Cards (based on the story of Craig Shergold) and Stig of the Dump. He won the "Golden Nymph" award at the 43rd Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival for his role in the miniseries Entrusted. Love Actually, in which he played Liam Neeson's stepson, was Sangster's first major theatrical film. He was nominated for a "Golden Satellite Award" and a "Young Artist Award" for his role in the film.
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Twinkle Khanna
Twinkle Khanna (Punjabi: ਟਵਿੰਕਲ ਖੰਨਾ; born Tina Jatin Khanna on 29 December 1974) is an Indian film actress who has acted in Bollywood and Telugu films. She is the wife of popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and the daughter of established actors, Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna. After leaving film industry in 2001, she ventured into interior designing and is now the co-owner of The White Window store.
Khanna made her debut opposite Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995). The film did well at the box office, and she received the Filmfare Best Debut Award for her performance. After an eye surgery for a slight cross-eye condition, Khanna went on to do many films which got her good reviews and recognition from the audience. She has acted with some of the renowned actors in the industry, including Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, and Govinda.
Her notable film roles include the girl next door in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) with Salman Khan, the undercover spy along with Shahrukh Khan in Baadshah (1999) and the village belle in Mela (2000) with Aamir Khan. She paired with Venkatesh in the year 1999 in a Telugu film, Seenu. Film director, Karan Johar admitted in an interview that Khanna was in his mind for the role of Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, but she refused it and thus Rani Mukerji was signed.
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Uday Chopra
Uday Chopra (Hindi: उदय चोपड़ा; born 5 January 1973) is a Bollywood actor, producer, and assistant director.
He is the son of Yash Chopra and brother of Aditya Chopra, and worked as an assistant director on a number of his father's and brother's movies under the Yash Raj Films banner. In 1994, he produced Yeh Dillagi starring Akshay Kumar, Kajol and Saif Ali Khan. He made his acting debut in the movie Mohabbatein. Chopra has mostly done films under his father's production house. He starred in 2004 in the action thriller Dhoom and, in its sequel Dhoom 2, released in 2006. At end of June 2011, there was speculation that Uday was focusing on film direction and had taken a break from acting. He is currently in Los Angeles learning film making at UCLA.
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Ulla Weigerstorfer
Ulla Weigerstorfer (born Ulrike Weigerstorfer 1967 in Bad Aussee, Styria, Austria) won the 1987 Miss World pageant in London, United Kingdom, representing Austria. She became the second titleholder from her country, after Eva Rueber-Staier of Austria in 1969.
Ulla has appeared on various TV shows, presented a sports programme on radio and written two books about cosmetics. She has also undertaken work in the fast food industry and is involved in charity work.
In her free time she enjoys show jumping with her own horses.
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Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar (Tamil: வைரமுத்து ; born 13 July 1953) is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.
Debuting in the film Nizhalgal (1980) with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R. Rahman, have resulted in critical praise, awards, and box office hits.
He was awarded the National Film Award six times for Best Lyricist, the most by any Indian lyricist. He is a recipient of Kalaimamani, while also winning awards from the Government of Tamil Nadu for his contribution to Tamil literature.
Vairamuthu was born to Ramaswamythevar and Angammal of Mettur in a middle class family. When he was four, the village gave way to Vaigai Dam and the family moved to Vadugapatti village, community in Theni near Periyakulam.
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The ambience of the village is said to have inspired him to write poems.According to him, Tamil and Rationalist movements of the sixties stimulated his poetic zeal. The speeches of Periyar & Anna, the writings of Karunanidhi and the works of eminent poets like Bharathi, Bharathidasan and Kannadasan and the life in the countryside shaped the young poet's thinking. At the age of fourteen, he was inspired by Thiruvalluvar's Thirukkural to write a venba compilation of poetry, strictly adhering to the yappu grammar rules of Tamil poetry.
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Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan (pronounced [ʋɪd̪jaː baːlən]; born 1 January 1978) is an Indian actress, who appears mainly in Hindi films, in addition to Bengali and Malayalam films. After graduating with a degree in sociology, she started her career starring in music videos, television shows and commercials, before making her feature film debut with the independent Bengali drama Bhalo Theko (2003). Balan received positive notice for her first Hindi film, Parineeta (2005), and followed it with a leading role in the blockbuster Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), and other such hit films as Guru, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (all 2007).
2009 marked the beginning of the most successful period in Balan's career as she portrayed five back-to-back roles to wide critical acclaim in Paa (2009), Ishqiya (2010), No One Killed Jessica (2011), The Dirty Picture (2011) and Kahaani (2012). These roles have further established her as one of the leading contemporary actresses of Hindi cinema and earned her several major awards. Balan has received one National Film Award for Best Actress, five Filmfare Awards, including two for Best Actress and one for Best Actress - Critics, as well as three consecutive Screen Awards for Best Actress.
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Yukta Mookhey
Yukta Mookhey (born 7 October 1979) is an Indian model and actress. She was crowned Miss World in December 1999 at the Olympia theatre in London at the age of 20.
Mookhey's family is from northern India, but she and her family lived in the Middle East until Mookhey was seven years of age. The Mookhey family migrated back to Mumbai in June 1986. runs a personal and professional grooming consulting firm in Mumbai, while her father was a clothing company director and currently trades in stocks as a hobby. Mookhey studied zoology at V.G. Vaze college prior to winning the Miss World competition. Mookhey has a diploma in computer sciences and has studied Hindustani classical music. Mookhey is an active member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and engages herself in social and charitable causes.
Yukta and Prince Tulli were engaged on September 7, 2008 at the Grand Maratha in Mumbai. Prince is the son of Bacchitar Singh Tuli and Harinder Kaur Tuli. The marriage, held on November 2, 2008, was a traditional 'Sikh' ceremony in a Nagpur Gurudwara followed by a reception the same evening. They have one son together.
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Zayed Khan
Zayed Abbas Khan (Hindi: ज़ैईद अब्बास ख़ान, born 5 July 1980) is an Indian actor.
Khan's parents are former Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan and interior designer Zarine Khan. Khan is the youngest of four children. His older sisters are Simone Khan (wife of Ajay Arora), Sussanne Roshan (married to actor Hrithik Roshan), and Farah Khan Ali (wife of DJ Aqeel). Khan is related as cousin brother to yet another Bollywood actor, Fardeen Khan, whose father is the late actor Feroz Khan, who was Khan's father's brother.
Khan attended Welham Boys' School, Dehradun, and later Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal, with childhood friend Esha Deol and Mallaika Parekh. He studied Business Management at the University of Washington and Film Making at London Film Academy. Zayed Khan married Mallaika Parekh on 20 November 2005. They have a son, Ziddan, who was born on 18 January 2008., and welcomed a second son named Aariz on September 22, 2011.
Khan made his screen debut in 2003 in the film Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. He then starred in Main Hoon Na, which was one of the biggest hits in his career. Next, he appeared in Rocky: The Rebel. He played a cop in Dus and a news reporter in Mission Istanbul. He made a special appearance in Om Shanti Om and Anjaana Anjaani. He also co-starred in Yuvvraaj and Blue. Khan, who prefers multi-starrer films, is currently working on Tezz (2011) with Ajay Devgan and Anil Kapoor.The actor along with good friend Dia Mirza and her boyfriend Sahil Sanga has started his own production house, Born Free Entertainment, and their the first film Love Breakups Zindagi was released on 7 October 2011.
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Zeenat Aman
Zeenat Aman (Hindi: ज़ीनत अमान, Urdu: زینت امان) (born 19 November 1951) is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films, notably in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970. Upon making her debut in Bollywood, Aman was credited with making a lasting impact on the image of its leading actresses by bringing the western heroine look to Hindi cinema, and throughout her career has been considered a sex symbol.
Zeenat Aman was born in Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) to a Muslim father, Amanullah Khan and a Hindu mother, Scinda. Her father was a script writer who was one of the writers for such movies as Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah. He died when Zeenat was 13. Her mother got re-married to a German, Mr. Heinz (was constantly referred to as Mrs. Heinz in all subsequent articles film magazines would carry on Zeenat). Zeenat's mother obtained German citizenship, and took her to Germany, where Zeenat was very unhappy, returning to India as soon as she turned 18.
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Rai Bachchan, Aishwarya Filmography
- Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (2011)
- TV Festival Du Cannes 2011 (2011)
- Action Replayy (2010)
- Raavanan (2010)
- Action Replayy (2010)
- Bhopal (2010)
- TV Festival Du Cannes 2010 (2010)
- Raavan (2010)
- Guzaarish (2010)
- Enthiran (2010)
- The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
- Sarkar Raj (2008)
- Chaos (2008)
- IIFA 2007 Backstage (2008)
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
- The Last Legion (2007)
- Guru (2007)
- Guru World Premiere in Toronto (2007)
- Journey Across India (2007)
- The Rebel (2007)
- 52nd Fair One Filmfare Awards (2007)
- Provoked: A True Story (2006)
- Umrao Jaan (2006)
- Bollywood Queens Vol. 2 (2006)
- Bollywood Queens Vol. 2 (2006)
- Dhoom:2 (2006)
- Umrao Jaan (2006)
- Shabd (2005)
- Shabd (2005)
- The Mistress of Spices (2005)
- Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
- 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies (2005)
- Pride and Prejudice Revisited (2005)
- Khakee (2004)
- Bollywood Remixed - Das indische Kino erobert den Westen (2004)
- Bride & Prejudice (2004)
- From Bollywood to Hollywood: The Making of 'Bride and Prejudice' (2004)
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004)
- Raincoat (2004)
- Dil Ka Rishta (2003)
- 48th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2002 (2003)
- Kuch Naa Kaho (2003)
- Bollywood Sirens: Aishwarya's Greatest Hits (2003)
- Chokher Bali (2003)
- Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
- Devdas (2002)
- Shakthi: The Power (2002)
- 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002)
- Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
- Albela (2001)
- Josh (2000)
- Mela (2000)
- Mohabbatein (2000)
- Bollywood im Alpenrausch (2000)
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
- Sanam Tere Hain Hum (2000)
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
- Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
- Ravoyi Chandamama (1999)
- Taal (1999)
- Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
- Jeans (1998)
- Jeans (1998)
- Iruvar (1997)
- Iruvar (1997)
- ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997)
Famous quotes by Aishwarya Rai:
"Okay, let's take statistics. How many interviews have I given you in the last six years? Just five or six? Doesn't that say something? I hate to sound immodest, but this dates back to my personality since the age of 13. I've always got attention, which at times has been quite unwarranted."
"I'm not the type who'll yell about my achievements from the rooftops."
"I was studying to be an architect, I wasn't plotting to join the movies. Films were just another career option. I took acting up with the same schoolgirl enthusiasm I had for examinations. Acting is a job and I take it very seriously."
"I was more excited than scared, at the opportunity to work in an English movie."
"But I have made no conscious effort to look battered and bruised. It is just the way one feels when one is put in a certain traumatic situation."
"People just came in throngs and stood around. It was very overwhelming for my co-stars."
"I know for a fact that if there's a role which I am suited for, I'll be signed on. I'll never go begging."
"We'll cross the bridge when we reach it, ... But yeah. We - let's see. We'll work on the story, work on the scene. I'll work on the part and, and let's see."
"Right now, I'm following the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass."
"I don't want to win any brownie points for giving good copy to the press. I've been extremely dignified and well-behaved while dealing with journalists. So many journalists who have interacted with me have come away pleasantly surprised."
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The Frost Interview - Aishwarya Rai: The return of the queen?
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- Duration: 47:32
- Updated: 30 Dec 2012
The Queen of Bollywood, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, talks for the first time about courting controversy on-screen, her weight, and whether she will return to film. Sir David Frost travels to Mumbai to meet Aishwarya Rai, one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
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The Queen of Bollywood, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, talks for the first time about courting controversy on-screen, her weight, and whether she will return to film. Sir David Frost travels to Mumbai to meet Aishwarya Rai, one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday Video : Baby Aaradhya's media debut! Part - 1
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- Duration: 13:40
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday Video : Baby Aaradhya's media debut! Part - 1 by bollywoodlife.com The actor celebrated her 39th birthday with her family at an event hosted by the French government honouring her with a civilian award. Read more http
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday Video : Baby Aaradhya's media debut! Part - 1 by bollywoodlife.com The actor celebrated her 39th birthday with her family at an event hosted by the French government honouring her with a civilian award. Read more http
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 28846
- author: TheBollywoodLife
MEET: Mommy Aishwarya Rai's Sweetheart Aaradhya Bachchan!
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- Duration: 1:52
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
The mother-daughter duo is inseparable - Beti B Aaradhya, accompanied Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her 39th birthday to collect the French Civilian honour bestowed upon her. Watch to get a proper glimpse of the cute little sweetheart! For more Bollywood: Log on to www.businessofcinema.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com
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The mother-daughter duo is inseparable - Beti B Aaradhya, accompanied Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her 39th birthday to collect the French Civilian honour bestowed upon her. Watch to get a proper glimpse of the cute little sweetheart! For more Bollywood: Log on to www.businessofcinema.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 245006
- author: businessofcinema
NDTV Exclusive: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on being a mother and UN ambassador
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- Duration: 4:09
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, newly appointed goodwill ambassador for UNAIDS, tells NDTV that being a mother makes it easier for her to relate to issues connected to women and children's health.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, newly appointed goodwill ambassador for UNAIDS, tells NDTV that being a mother makes it easier for her to relate to issues connected to women and children's health.
- published: 25 Sep 2012
- views: 71594
- author: ndtv
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day!
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- Duration: 32:04
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day! by www.bollywoodlife.com The happy couple spent the day of November 14 bringing smiles to the faces of children. Read more http
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day! by www.bollywoodlife.com The happy couple spent the day of November 14 bringing smiles to the faces of children. Read more http
- published: 15 Nov 2012
- views: 23382
- author: TheBollywoodLife
Aaradhya's First Year Has Flown By: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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- Duration: 4:00
- Updated: 30 Dec 2012
Bollywood actors Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan feel one year since the birth of their daughter - Aaradhya - has just flown by! Watch to know more. For more Bollywood: Log on to www.businessofcinema.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com
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Bollywood actors Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan feel one year since the birth of their daughter - Aaradhya - has just flown by! Watch to know more. For more Bollywood: Log on to www.businessofcinema.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com
- published: 18 Nov 2012
- views: 222081
- author: businessofcinema
Guru - Full Movie (2007) Abhishek Bachchan | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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- Duration: 161:54
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
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Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
- published: 12 Nov 2012
- views: 55056
- author: saregamamovies
Aishwarya Rai's Shocking Weight Gain
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- Duration: 1:04
- Updated: 30 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai Bachan post her pregnancy seems to be looking rather plump instead of losing some of her flab after the baby's delivery. The Bachchan bahu seems to be taking motherhood very seriously and seems to have shockingly put on at least five to six kilos.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachan post her pregnancy seems to be looking rather plump instead of losing some of her flab after the baby's delivery. The Bachchan bahu seems to be taking motherhood very seriously and seems to have shockingly put on at least five to six kilos.
- published: 03 May 2012
- views: 2197008
- author: desimad
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday Video: Baby Aaradhya's media debut! Part - 2
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- Duration: 13:48
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday Video: Baby Aaradhya's media debut! by bollywoodlife.com The actor celebrated her 39th birthday with her family at an event hosted by the French government honouring her with a civilian award. Read more http
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday Video: Baby Aaradhya's media debut! by bollywoodlife.com The actor celebrated her 39th birthday with her family at an event hosted by the French government honouring her with a civilian award. Read more http
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 21643
- author: TheBollywoodLife
AISHWARYA RAI MAKE-UP TUTORIAL
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- Duration: 14:33
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
If you want to check out any of the products in this video www.105looks.com pixiwoo.blogspot.com for images of Aishwarya Nic wedding www.kerridgeweddings.co.uk PRODUCTS USED: Vitalumiere Aqua Compact. Anastasia BH Brow wiz and Tinted Brow Gel Chanel Illusion D'ombre in 82 Emerveille Chanel Ombre Essentielle in 90 Fauve Chanel Ombre Contraste Duo in Noir - Ivorie Hourglass concealer Bourjois Volume Fast and Perfect Mascara MAC Fluidline in Blacktrax Stargazer Blusher in 1 MAC Cork Lip Pencil Hourglass Lipstick MAC Nice Buzz Plush Glass Sleek make-up Luminous Pressed Powder
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If you want to check out any of the products in this video www.105looks.com pixiwoo.blogspot.com for images of Aishwarya Nic wedding www.kerridgeweddings.co.uk PRODUCTS USED: Vitalumiere Aqua Compact. Anastasia BH Brow wiz and Tinted Brow Gel Chanel Illusion D'ombre in 82 Emerveille Chanel Ombre Essentielle in 90 Fauve Chanel Ombre Contraste Duo in Noir - Ivorie Hourglass concealer Bourjois Volume Fast and Perfect Mascara MAC Fluidline in Blacktrax Stargazer Blusher in 1 MAC Cork Lip Pencil Hourglass Lipstick MAC Nice Buzz Plush Glass Sleek make-up Luminous Pressed Powder
- published: 19 Feb 2012
- views: 583352
- author: pixiwoo
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai - Romantic Full Length Movie
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- Duration: 160:02
- Updated: 30 Dec 2012
Watch the Bollywood film "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" (2000) Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Bendre & Amrish Puri. Written, Directed & Produced by Raj Kanwar. Music Directed by Jatin Pandit & Lalit Pandit. Synopsis: Yogvendra Grewal lives with his mom, Biji, in a joint family consisting of his daughter, Sahiba; his brothers Sharan, Pritam, and Ronak; Sharan's wife, Sweety; Pritam's wife, Monica; and their respective children. Sahiba is of marriageable age and the family, especially Biji, would like her to get married. But Sahiba is just not ready to get married and runs away from home. Lost and alone, she witnesses a murder being committed and flees straight into the arms of an army captain Karan Khanna, who escorts her back home. Everyone thinks that Karan is here to get married to Sahiba, and he is welcomed and treated as one of the family. Only Sahiba knows that Karan has a sweetheart in Nisha, who is waiting for his return to get married to him. The family are disappointed when they find out that Karan is meant for someone else, and quickly arrange for Sahiba's marriage with Vicky Singhal, the only son of Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar. Sahiba, who has given her heart to Karan, reluctantly agrees to this marriage, only to find out that the person she is marrying is none other than the person she had seen killing a woman. She tells this to her family, but nobody believes her and it looks like Sahiba's fate is sealed with that of a killer, who may well make her his ...
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Watch the Bollywood film "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" (2000) Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Bendre & Amrish Puri. Written, Directed & Produced by Raj Kanwar. Music Directed by Jatin Pandit & Lalit Pandit. Synopsis: Yogvendra Grewal lives with his mom, Biji, in a joint family consisting of his daughter, Sahiba; his brothers Sharan, Pritam, and Ronak; Sharan's wife, Sweety; Pritam's wife, Monica; and their respective children. Sahiba is of marriageable age and the family, especially Biji, would like her to get married. But Sahiba is just not ready to get married and runs away from home. Lost and alone, she witnesses a murder being committed and flees straight into the arms of an army captain Karan Khanna, who escorts her back home. Everyone thinks that Karan is here to get married to Sahiba, and he is welcomed and treated as one of the family. Only Sahiba knows that Karan has a sweetheart in Nisha, who is waiting for his return to get married to him. The family are disappointed when they find out that Karan is meant for someone else, and quickly arrange for Sahiba's marriage with Vicky Singhal, the only son of Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar. Sahiba, who has given her heart to Karan, reluctantly agrees to this marriage, only to find out that the person she is marrying is none other than the person she had seen killing a woman. She tells this to her family, but nobody believes her and it looks like Sahiba's fate is sealed with that of a killer, who may well make her his ...
- published: 20 Dec 2012
- views: 13947
- author: rajshri
Honoured: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Thanks "My Darling Husband & Aaradhya"
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- Duration: 6:59
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Witness the conferring of the insignia of Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres on Mrs. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actress thanks all those who made every success in her life possible, especially she says, "My darling husband and Aaradhya." For more Bollywood: Log on to www.businessofcinema.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com
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Witness the conferring of the insignia of Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres on Mrs. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actress thanks all those who made every success in her life possible, especially she says, "My darling husband and Aaradhya." For more Bollywood: Log on to www.businessofcinema.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 55476
- author: businessofcinema
Aishwarya Rai - Umrao Jaan "Salaam"
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- Duration: 5:46
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Her first debut as a coutessan in the film "Umrao Jaan"
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Her first debut as a coutessan in the film "Umrao Jaan"
- published: 14 Mar 2008
- views: 2434833
- author: ssg888
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gets French honour
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- Duration: 1:59
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai was conferred upon a civilian award by the French government for her contribution to the arts on the occasion of her birthday.
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Aishwarya Rai was conferred upon a civilian award by the French government for her contribution to the arts on the occasion of her birthday.
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 175157
- author: ndtv
aishwarya rai bachan - hot bed scene (hollywood movie)
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- Duration: 1:29
- Updated: 30 Dec 2012
this is a scene from mistress of spices and aishwarya is doing a realyy bold and hot scene in it
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this is a scene from mistress of spices and aishwarya is doing a realyy bold and hot scene in it
- published: 12 Aug 2011
- views: 4095275
- author: ilovehamstertable
Aishwarya Rai Kalyan Jewellers
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- Duration: 0:51
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Kalyan Jewellers' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Bathe in Gold ad
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Kalyan Jewellers' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Bathe in Gold ad
- published: 14 Aug 2012
- views: 98289
- author: kalyanjewellers
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Speaks at United Nations for World Peace Day - 2012
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- Duration: 6:16
- Updated: 19 Oct 2012
World Peace Day - Sept. 21, 2012
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan CRIES in public
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- Duration: 3:37
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got emotional when she received received the second highest French civilian award 'Officer Dan Ordre Arts et des Lettres' at an event
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Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got emotional when she received received the second highest French civilian award 'Officer Dan Ordre Arts et des Lettres' at an event
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 15851
- author: BollywoodCIA
Five Minutes With Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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- Duration: 6:11
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Five Minutes With Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Celebrities and news-makers are grilled by Matthew Stadlen in precisely five minutes in a series for the BBC News website. Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan talks to Matthew Stadlen about living with her in-laws, arranged marriages, India's place on the world stage and why she won't be swapping her homeland for Hollywood.
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Five Minutes With Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Celebrities and news-makers are grilled by Matthew Stadlen in precisely five minutes in a series for the BBC News website. Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan talks to Matthew Stadlen about living with her in-laws, arranged marriages, India's place on the world stage and why she won't be swapping her homeland for Hollywood.
- published: 07 Dec 2012
- views: 1137
- author: showmethemoney1975
Stars @ 10 - Latest on Aishwarya Rai's AARADHYA Bachchan!! - UTVSTARS HD
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- Duration: 17:12
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Aaradhya Bachchan revealed. Sanjay Dutt attends a Mentall Challenged event with wife Manyata Dutt. Jab Tak Hai Jaan music launch with Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Jacky Bhagnani talks about his work out and how Aamir Khan helped him lose weight, and asked Jack Bhagnani how he did it. Shah Rukh Khan's Saans song introduction. Emraan Hashmi talks about his new movie with Neha Dhupia in Rush movie. Esha Gupta's Chakravyuh Exclusive Interview. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Check out the latest in Bollywood on Google +: www.gplus.to Check out our official page: www.utvstars.com
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Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Aaradhya Bachchan revealed. Sanjay Dutt attends a Mentall Challenged event with wife Manyata Dutt. Jab Tak Hai Jaan music launch with Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Jacky Bhagnani talks about his work out and how Aamir Khan helped him lose weight, and asked Jack Bhagnani how he did it. Shah Rukh Khan's Saans song introduction. Emraan Hashmi talks about his new movie with Neha Dhupia in Rush movie. Esha Gupta's Chakravyuh Exclusive Interview. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Check out the latest in Bollywood on Google +: www.gplus.to Check out our official page: www.utvstars.com
- published: 15 Oct 2012
- views: 6326
- author: UTVGroup
SHOCKER!! Aishwarya Rai goes SLIM AGAIN
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- Duration: 0:40
- Updated: 29 Dec 2012
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came to attend noted cinematographer and director Ashok Mehta's condolence meeting. Check out the former Miss World in a slimmer avatar
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Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came to attend noted cinematographer and director Ashok Mehta's condolence meeting. Check out the former Miss World in a slimmer avatar
- published: 20 Aug 2012
- views: 80823
- author: BollywoodCIA
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the ramp in Delhi - NewsX
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- Duration: 1:30
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Bollywood actress and new mum, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the ramp for watch brand Longines in New Delhi lately. Dressed in a Dolce and Gabbana gown, she looked stunning as always. For more log on to newsx.com
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Bollywood actress and new mum, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the ramp for watch brand Longines in New Delhi lately. Dressed in a Dolce and Gabbana gown, she looked stunning as always. For more log on to newsx.com
- published: 17 Oct 2012
- views: 11664
- author: newsxlive
Aaradhya Bachchan hogs limelight on Aishwarya's 39th birthday
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- Duration: 2:19
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Bollywood's most celebrated kid Aaradhya Bachchan yet again became the favourite of the shutterbugs at Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday when she received received the second highest French civilian award 'Officer Dan Ordre Arts et des Lettres' at an event
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Bollywood's most celebrated kid Aaradhya Bachchan yet again became the favourite of the shutterbugs at Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday when she received received the second highest French civilian award 'Officer Dan Ordre Arts et des Lettres' at an event
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 53214
- author: BollywoodCIA
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The Frost Interview - Aishwarya Rai: The return of the queen?
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- Duration: 47:32
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
The Queen of Bollywood, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, talks for the first time about courting controversy on-screen, her weight, and whether she will return to film. Sir David Frost travels to Mumbai to meet Aishwarya Rai, one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
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The Queen of Bollywood, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, talks for the first time about courting controversy on-screen, her weight, and whether she will return to film. Sir David Frost travels to Mumbai to meet Aishwarya Rai, one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
- published: 08 Dec 2012
- views: 71387
- author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day!
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- Duration: 32:04
- Updated: 26 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day! by www.bollywoodlife.com The happy couple spent the day of November 14 bringing smiles to the faces of children. Read more http
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day! by www.bollywoodlife.com The happy couple spent the day of November 14 bringing smiles to the faces of children. Read more http
- published: 15 Nov 2012
- views: 23118
- author: TheBollywoodLife
The Frost Interview : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (HD, 2012)
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- Duration: 47:32
- Updated: 26 Dec 2012
Crystal clear digital broadcast of The Frost Interview featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as she talks about her past, her Miss World win, and her time in Bollywood. This is the entire hour long program, minus the commercials. All rights reserved. All content belongs to The Frost Interview (c) (p) 2012
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Crystal clear digital broadcast of The Frost Interview featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as she talks about her past, her Miss World win, and her time in Bollywood. This is the entire hour long program, minus the commercials. All rights reserved. All content belongs to The Frost Interview (c) (p) 2012
- published: 10 Dec 2012
- views: 2875
- author: gugenspitzer
Guru - Full Movie (2007) Abhishek Bachchan | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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- Duration: 161:54
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
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Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
- published: 12 Nov 2012
- views: 52254
- author: saregamamovies
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai - Romantic Full Length Movie
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- Duration: 160:02
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Watch the Bollywood film "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" (2000) Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Bendre & Amrish Puri. Written, Directed & Produced by Raj Kanwar. Music Directed by Jatin Pandit & Lalit Pandit. Synopsis: Yogvendra Grewal lives with his mom, Biji, in a joint family consisting of his daughter, Sahiba; his brothers Sharan, Pritam, and Ronak; Sharan's wife, Sweety; Pritam's wife, Monica; and their respective children. Sahiba is of marriageable age and the family, especially Biji, would like her to get married. But Sahiba is just not ready to get married and runs away from home. Lost and alone, she witnesses a murder being committed and flees straight into the arms of an army captain Karan Khanna, who escorts her back home. Everyone thinks that Karan is here to get married to Sahiba, and he is welcomed and treated as one of the family. Only Sahiba knows that Karan has a sweetheart in Nisha, who is waiting for his return to get married to him. The family are disappointed when they find out that Karan is meant for someone else, and quickly arrange for Sahiba's marriage with Vicky Singhal, the only son of Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar. Sahiba, who has given her heart to Karan, reluctantly agrees to this marriage, only to find out that the person she is marrying is none other than the person she had seen killing a woman. She tells this to her family, but nobody believes her and it looks like Sahiba's fate is sealed with that of a killer, who may well make her his ...
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Watch the Bollywood film "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" (2000) Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Bendre & Amrish Puri. Written, Directed & Produced by Raj Kanwar. Music Directed by Jatin Pandit & Lalit Pandit. Synopsis: Yogvendra Grewal lives with his mom, Biji, in a joint family consisting of his daughter, Sahiba; his brothers Sharan, Pritam, and Ronak; Sharan's wife, Sweety; Pritam's wife, Monica; and their respective children. Sahiba is of marriageable age and the family, especially Biji, would like her to get married. But Sahiba is just not ready to get married and runs away from home. Lost and alone, she witnesses a murder being committed and flees straight into the arms of an army captain Karan Khanna, who escorts her back home. Everyone thinks that Karan is here to get married to Sahiba, and he is welcomed and treated as one of the family. Only Sahiba knows that Karan has a sweetheart in Nisha, who is waiting for his return to get married to him. The family are disappointed when they find out that Karan is meant for someone else, and quickly arrange for Sahiba's marriage with Vicky Singhal, the only son of Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar. Sahiba, who has given her heart to Karan, reluctantly agrees to this marriage, only to find out that the person she is marrying is none other than the person she had seen killing a woman. She tells this to her family, but nobody believes her and it looks like Sahiba's fate is sealed with that of a killer, who may well make her his ...
- published: 20 Dec 2012
- views: 12950
- author: rajshri
Love Story: The saga between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai
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- Duration: 22:05
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
After the exit of Somy Ali, the woman who came in to Salman Khan's life was Mis World Aishwarya Rai. Their love interest grew during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and this relationship was a very turbulent one for both Bollywood actors. According to reports, Salman barged into Aishwarya's house as she avoided him and was distressed with his abusive behaviour. Despite their breakup Salman tried to stalk the actress for many months during 2002. For more info log on to: www.youtube.com/abpnewsTV
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After the exit of Somy Ali, the woman who came in to Salman Khan's life was Mis World Aishwarya Rai. Their love interest grew during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and this relationship was a very turbulent one for both Bollywood actors. According to reports, Salman barged into Aishwarya's house as she avoided him and was distressed with his abusive behaviour. Despite their breakup Salman tried to stalk the actress for many months during 2002. For more info log on to: www.youtube.com/abpnewsTV
- published: 28 Jul 2012
- views: 393796
- author: abpnewstv
Action Replayy
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- Duration: 129:43
- Updated: 28 Dec 2012
Join Us At Facebook:- www.facebook.com A young man tries to revive his parents' wilting marriage in a unique manner - travel to the 1970s when their romance was budding and make it bloom. This is more complex than he expects.
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Join Us At Facebook:- www.facebook.com A young man tries to revive his parents' wilting marriage in a unique manner - travel to the 1970s when their romance was budding and make it bloom. This is more complex than he expects.
- published: 14 Jul 2011
- views: 908758
- author: unisysmusic
Never seen before Full Interview with "Aishwarya Rai" on "Salman Khan" relationship
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- Duration: 23:22
- Updated: 26 Dec 2012
Never seen before Full Interview with "Aishwarya Rai" on "Salman Khan" relationship "Aishwarya Rai","Salman khan" "Amitabh Bachchan" "Shah Rukh Khan" "Bollywood" "Hollywood" "Akshay Kumar" "Kareena Kapoor" "Katrina Kapoor" "Brad Pitt" "Lindsay Lohan" "Jennifer Lopez" "Justin Beiber" "Selena Gomez" "Gangnam" BollywoodHollywoodTV All about Bollywood and Hollywood Songs, Movies, Gossips, Fashion, Trailers, Premiers Aishwarya Rai,Salman khan,Amitabh Bachchan,Shah Rukh Khan,Bollywood,Hollywood,Akshay Kumar,Kareena Kapoor,Katrina Kapoor,Brad Pitt,Lindsay Lohan,Jennifer Lopez,Justin Beiber,Selena Gomez,Gangnam
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Never seen before Full Interview with "Aishwarya Rai" on "Salman Khan" relationship "Aishwarya Rai","Salman khan" "Amitabh Bachchan" "Shah Rukh Khan" "Bollywood" "Hollywood" "Akshay Kumar" "Kareena Kapoor" "Katrina Kapoor" "Brad Pitt" "Lindsay Lohan" "Jennifer Lopez" "Justin Beiber" "Selena Gomez" "Gangnam" BollywoodHollywoodTV All about Bollywood and Hollywood Songs, Movies, Gossips, Fashion, Trailers, Premiers Aishwarya Rai,Salman khan,Amitabh Bachchan,Shah Rukh Khan,Bollywood,Hollywood,Akshay Kumar,Kareena Kapoor,Katrina Kapoor,Brad Pitt,Lindsay Lohan,Jennifer Lopez,Justin Beiber,Selena Gomez,Gangnam
- published: 30 Nov 2012
- views: 10345
- author: BollywoodHollywoodTV
Kandukondein Kandukondein
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- Duration: 158:08
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense And Sensiblity, 'Kandukondein Kandukondein' is the tale of the trials and tribulations in the life of two sisters. Soumya (Tabu) is matured and practical, while Meenakshi (Aishwarya Rai) lives in her own dreamy and poetic world. Sowmya is considered unlucky because every boy who has come to see her for marriage has suffered one mishap or the other. As a result, she has remained unmarried till date. On the other hand, Meenu dreams of being with a person who will come and sweep her off her feet by rendering Bhartiyar's poetry. As the story progresses, the sisters do come across men of their liking. But will their love succeed? A sudden turn of events forces them to take decisions against their will. What happens next?
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Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense And Sensiblity, 'Kandukondein Kandukondein' is the tale of the trials and tribulations in the life of two sisters. Soumya (Tabu) is matured and practical, while Meenakshi (Aishwarya Rai) lives in her own dreamy and poetic world. Sowmya is considered unlucky because every boy who has come to see her for marriage has suffered one mishap or the other. As a result, she has remained unmarried till date. On the other hand, Meenu dreams of being with a person who will come and sweep her off her feet by rendering Bhartiyar's poetry. As the story progresses, the sisters do come across men of their liking. But will their love succeed? A sudden turn of events forces them to take decisions against their will. What happens next?
- published: 04 Jun 2011
- views: 241153
- author: rajshritamil
Karan Thapar Full Interview with Aishwarya Rai : Unseen
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- Duration: 23:22
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
On the show Face to face on BBC. Interview taken on 20th June 2001. She sounds so mature and intelligent and looks so beautiful. She deserves every bit of the huge success she has achieved.
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On the show Face to face on BBC. Interview taken on 20th June 2001. She sounds so mature and intelligent and looks so beautiful. She deserves every bit of the huge success she has achieved.
- published: 31 Dec 2011
- views: 56157
- author: Tabassum Mirza
Aishwarya Rai Birthday Special
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- Duration: 24:41
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Birthday Special Aishwarya Rai Old Archive Interview on Villian by Sai Prasad garu
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Birthday Special Aishwarya Rai Old Archive Interview on Villian by Sai Prasad garu
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 20837
- author: maatv
Stars @ 10 - Sexy Diana Penty - Aishwarya Rai is the most Beautiful!! - UTVSTARS HD
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- Duration: 21:20
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Esha Gupta's Hot Photo Shoot. GQ Men Of The Year Event - Shahid Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Prakash Jha, John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri, Kalki Koechlin, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Dia Mirza, Dino Morea, Ayushmann. Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's Gandhi Giri nature revealed. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan clueless on Saifeena Marriage. Esha Gupta in a super car, Exclusive interview. Esha Gupta's Hot Photo Shoot. In this episode of Rapid 10: Vidya Balan praised by Anu Malik. Beauties on praising duty. Diana Penty looks beautiful at Elle Awards. Yammi Gautam says Kareena Kapoor is beautiful. Gia Khan thinks Madhuri Dixit is beautiful. Pritam is happy with Barfi Success. Mika Singh gets Rowdy in front of the camera. Himesh Reshammiya talks about success and confidence. Vivek Oberoi's Kismet Love Paisa Dilli with Mallika Sherawat. Ayushmann says all thanks to Bollywood. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Check out the latest in Bollywood on Google +: www.gplus.to Check out our official page: www.utvstars.com
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Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Esha Gupta's Hot Photo Shoot. GQ Men Of The Year Event - Shahid Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Prakash Jha, John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri, Kalki Koechlin, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Dia Mirza, Dino Morea, Ayushmann. Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's Gandhi Giri nature revealed. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan clueless on Saifeena Marriage. Esha Gupta in a super car, Exclusive interview. Esha Gupta's Hot Photo Shoot. In this episode of Rapid 10: Vidya Balan praised by Anu Malik. Beauties on praising duty. Diana Penty looks beautiful at Elle Awards. Yammi Gautam says Kareena Kapoor is beautiful. Gia Khan thinks Madhuri Dixit is beautiful. Pritam is happy with Barfi Success. Mika Singh gets Rowdy in front of the camera. Himesh Reshammiya talks about success and confidence. Vivek Oberoi's Kismet Love Paisa Dilli with Mallika Sherawat. Ayushmann says all thanks to Bollywood. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Check out the latest in Bollywood on Google +: www.gplus.to Check out our official page: www.utvstars.com
- published: 08 Oct 2012
- views: 4053
- author: UTVGroup
Koffee With Karan - Season 3 - Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan (HD)
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- Duration: 40:00
- Updated: 25 Dec 2012
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Koffee With Karan - Season 3 - Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan
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- Duration: 40:00
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Karan Johar hosts Miss World Pageant, Aishwarya Rai, and actor Abhishek Bachchan on the show. In her conversation with Karan, Aishwarya states about the correlation of marriage with the career. She is of opinion that one can handle career by simultaneously maintaining a good marital relationship. Abhishek Bachchan puts his views on his interaction with the co-stars of the film industry and discusses about his personal thoughts. In the rapid fire round, Abhishek wins the contest.
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Karan Johar hosts Miss World Pageant, Aishwarya Rai, and actor Abhishek Bachchan on the show. In her conversation with Karan, Aishwarya states about the correlation of marriage with the career. She is of opinion that one can handle career by simultaneously maintaining a good marital relationship. Abhishek Bachchan puts his views on his interaction with the co-stars of the film industry and discusses about his personal thoughts. In the rapid fire round, Abhishek wins the contest.
- published: 30 May 2012
- views: 129344
- author: StarWorldIndia
GURU - Full Hindi Movie | Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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- Duration: 161:55
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
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Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
- published: 03 Dec 2012
- views: 6441
- author: saregamamovies
Koffee With Karan - Season 1 - Aishwarya Rai and Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 45:09
- Updated: 15 Dec 2012
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- published: 04 Nov 2012
- views: 493
- author: Koffee Karan
Aa Ab Laut Chalen - All Songs - Aishwarya Rai - Akshaye Khanna - Kumar Sanu - Jaspinder Narula
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 40:04
- Updated: 10 Dec 2012
Movie: Aa Ab Laut Chalen Music Director:Nadeem-Shravan Singer: Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Jaspinder Narul, Sonu Nigam and Vijeta Director: Rishi Kapoor. Enjoy this Hit song from the 1999 movie Aa Ab Laut Chalen starring Rajesh Khanna, Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai and Suman Ranganathan. Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded Bollywood songs www.youtube.com To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old and New Songs click here www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
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Movie: Aa Ab Laut Chalen Music Director:Nadeem-Shravan Singer: Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Jaspinder Narul, Sonu Nigam and Vijeta Director: Rishi Kapoor. Enjoy this Hit song from the 1999 movie Aa Ab Laut Chalen starring Rajesh Khanna, Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai and Suman Ranganathan. Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded Bollywood songs www.youtube.com To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old and New Songs click here www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
- published: 16 Aug 2012
- views: 4617
- author: TheRkcollection
Rendezvous with Simi Garewal - Aishwarya Rai
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 48:09
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
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Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Full Songs | Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgn | Jukebox
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 37:11
- Updated: 27 Dec 2012
Enjoy the selected hit audio songs from the movie "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" starring Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgn and movie is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and music is composed by Ismail Darbar and music on T-Series. Songs List : *Song : Aankhon Ki Gustakiya Singer : Kavita Krishnamurthy, Karsan Sangathia *Song : Chand Chupa Singer : Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Chorus *Song : Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje Singer : KK, Dominique *Song : Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Singer : Ustad Sultan Khan, Shankar Mahadevan, Kavita Krishnamurthy *Song : Tadap Tadap Ke Singer : Kavita Krishnamurthy, Vinod Rathod, Karsan Sangathia *Song : Nimboda Nimboda Singer : Shankar Mahadevan
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Enjoy the selected hit audio songs from the movie "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" starring Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgn and movie is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and music is composed by Ismail Darbar and music on T-Series. Songs List : *Song : Aankhon Ki Gustakiya Singer : Kavita Krishnamurthy, Karsan Sangathia *Song : Chand Chupa Singer : Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Chorus *Song : Dholi Taaro Dhol Baaje Singer : KK, Dominique *Song : Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Singer : Ustad Sultan Khan, Shankar Mahadevan, Kavita Krishnamurthy *Song : Tadap Tadap Ke Singer : Kavita Krishnamurthy, Vinod Rathod, Karsan Sangathia *Song : Nimboda Nimboda Singer : Shankar Mahadevan
- published: 28 Aug 2012
- views: 28852
- author: tseriesoldisgold
Stars @ 10 - Hottest Aishwarya Rai's COMEBACK Ad Film!! - UTVSTARS HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 26:10
- Updated: 28 Oct 2012
Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Salman Khan ignores Shah Rukh Khan questions and makes fun of him. Shah Rukh Khan replaces Salman Khan in an event. Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma bond. Priyanka Chopra's new tattoo. Shah Rukh Khan also avoids Salman Khan questions. Katrina Kaif is common link between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Deepika Padukone's hot GQ photo shoot. Kareena Kapoor is the show stopper at Lakme Fashion Week 2012. Amy Jackson, Siddarth Mallya, Esha Gupta at Lakme Fashion 2012. Farah Khan Boman Irani coverage on Shirin Farhad Promotion. In this episode of Rapid 10: Aishwarya Rai's gorgeous Ad Film. Shah Rukh Khan's best friends is his daughter. Kareena Kapoor celebrated friendship day. Nathalia Kaur in Jism 3. Raaz 3D behind the music. Emraan Hashmi matches upto Salman Khan. Sanjay Dutt replaces Sunny Deol. Parineeti Chopra's new crush Varun Dhawan. Dino Morea boasts about Jism 2. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Check out the latest in Bollywood on Google +: www.gplus.to Check out our official page: www.utvstars.com
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Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Salman Khan ignores Shah Rukh Khan questions and makes fun of him. Shah Rukh Khan replaces Salman Khan in an event. Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma bond. Priyanka Chopra's new tattoo. Shah Rukh Khan also avoids Salman Khan questions. Katrina Kaif is common link between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Deepika Padukone's hot GQ photo shoot. Kareena Kapoor is the show stopper at Lakme Fashion Week 2012. Amy Jackson, Siddarth Mallya, Esha Gupta at Lakme Fashion 2012. Farah Khan Boman Irani coverage on Shirin Farhad Promotion. In this episode of Rapid 10: Aishwarya Rai's gorgeous Ad Film. Shah Rukh Khan's best friends is his daughter. Kareena Kapoor celebrated friendship day. Nathalia Kaur in Jism 3. Raaz 3D behind the music. Emraan Hashmi matches upto Salman Khan. Sanjay Dutt replaces Sunny Deol. Parineeti Chopra's new crush Varun Dhawan. Dino Morea boasts about Jism 2. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Check out the latest in Bollywood on Google +: www.gplus.to Check out our official page: www.utvstars.com
- published: 10 Aug 2012
- views: 8972
- author: UTVGroup
Shahid Kapoor takes a lift from Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai at an event in London & more news
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 20:45
- Updated: 12 Dec 2012
Shahid Kapoor takes a lift from Priyanka Chopra 'Kya Super Kool Hain Hum' to release on 27th July Aditi Rao Hydari denies dating Arunoday Singh Aishwarya Rai at an event in London B-town celebs will be seen together in 'Heroine' Diana Hayden launches her book Imran Khan apparently charges Rs 8 Crores for a film 'Massakali' by Shraddha Saawant Shahid Kapoor takes a lift from Priyanka Chopra Your one stop destination for all the latest happenings,hot rumours and exclusive B-Town gossip... Subscribe NOW! www.youtube.com Watch the coolest Bollywood videos on Facebook www.zoomtvapps.com Follow us on twitter, facebook & Google+: www.twitter.com www.facebook.com gplus.to Also check out our website: www.zoomtv.in
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Shahid Kapoor takes a lift from Priyanka Chopra 'Kya Super Kool Hain Hum' to release on 27th July Aditi Rao Hydari denies dating Arunoday Singh Aishwarya Rai at an event in London B-town celebs will be seen together in 'Heroine' Diana Hayden launches her book Imran Khan apparently charges Rs 8 Crores for a film 'Massakali' by Shraddha Saawant Shahid Kapoor takes a lift from Priyanka Chopra Your one stop destination for all the latest happenings,hot rumours and exclusive B-Town gossip... Subscribe NOW! www.youtube.com Watch the coolest Bollywood videos on Facebook www.zoomtvapps.com Follow us on twitter, facebook & Google+: www.twitter.com www.facebook.com gplus.to Also check out our website: www.zoomtv.in
- published: 15 Jun 2012
- views: 6490
- author: ZoomDekho
Stars @ 10 - Aishwarya Rai to make comeback with Shah Rukh Khan - UTVSTARS HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 24:10
- Updated: 12 Dec 2012
Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Salman Khan's Shiva Ratri celebration. Salman Khan back in Mumbai for Dabangg 2 shooting. Exclusive coverage of Cosmopolitan Awards 2012. Amitabh Bachchan to undergo second surgery. Deepika Padukone wear Ferragamo at Cosmopolitan Awards. Malaika Arora Khan thinks Salman Khan is fearless. Irfan Khan tells us more about Paan Singh Tomar. In this episode of Rapid 10: Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi going to do another movie together. Nargis Fakhri says no to Race 2. Salman Khan replaces Amitabh Bachchan in Hollywood film. Aishwarya Rai to make a comeback with Shah Rukh Khan. Asin is on a role after housefull 2, she has signed two films with two lead actors of Bollywood. Salman Khan recommends Aamir Khan for a movie. Imran Khan gets gifted a bike by Vishal Bhardwaj. Karan Johar throws three success parties. Deepika Padukone's skin color is perfect for Kochadaiyaan. Work is priority for Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com
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Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Salman Khan's Shiva Ratri celebration. Salman Khan back in Mumbai for Dabangg 2 shooting. Exclusive coverage of Cosmopolitan Awards 2012. Amitabh Bachchan to undergo second surgery. Deepika Padukone wear Ferragamo at Cosmopolitan Awards. Malaika Arora Khan thinks Salman Khan is fearless. Irfan Khan tells us more about Paan Singh Tomar. In this episode of Rapid 10: Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi going to do another movie together. Nargis Fakhri says no to Race 2. Salman Khan replaces Amitabh Bachchan in Hollywood film. Aishwarya Rai to make a comeback with Shah Rukh Khan. Asin is on a role after housefull 2, she has signed two films with two lead actors of Bollywood. Salman Khan recommends Aamir Khan for a movie. Imran Khan gets gifted a bike by Vishal Bhardwaj. Karan Johar throws three success parties. Deepika Padukone's skin color is perfect for Kochadaiyaan. Work is priority for Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com
- published: 22 Feb 2012
- views: 120623
- author: UTVGroup
Love Story: Salman Khan And Aishwarya Rai
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 35:48
- Updated: 17 Dec 2012
Love Story: Salman Khan And Aishwarya Rai
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The Frost Interview - Aishwarya Rai: The return of the queen?
The Queen of Bollywood, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, talks for the fi...
published: 08 Dec 2012
author: AlJazeeraEnglish
The Frost Interview - Aishwarya Rai: The return of the queen?
The Queen of Bollywood, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, talks for the first time about courting controversy on-screen, her weight, and whether she will return to film. Sir David Frost travels to Mumbai to meet Aishwarya Rai, one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
- published: 08 Dec 2012
- views: 71387
- author: AlJazeeraEnglish
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day! by www.boll...
published: 15 Nov 2012
author: TheBollywoodLife
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Abhishek Bachchan ride the Magic Bus on Children's Day! by www.bollywoodlife.com The happy couple spent the day of November 14 bringing smiles to the faces of children. Read more http
- published: 15 Nov 2012
- views: 23118
- author: TheBollywoodLife
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The Frost Interview : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (HD, 2012)
Crystal clear digital broadcast of The Frost Interview featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a...
published: 10 Dec 2012
author: gugenspitzer
The Frost Interview : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (HD, 2012)
Crystal clear digital broadcast of The Frost Interview featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as she talks about her past, her Miss World win, and her time in Bollywood. This is the entire hour long program, minus the commercials. All rights reserved. All content belongs to The Frost Interview (c) (p) 2012
- published: 10 Dec 2012
- views: 2875
- author: gugenspitzer
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Guru - Full Movie (2007) Abhishek Bachchan | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an ...
published: 12 Nov 2012
author: saregamamovies
Guru - Full Movie (2007) Abhishek Bachchan | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
- published: 12 Nov 2012
- views: 52254
- author: saregamamovies
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Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai - Romantic Full Length Movie
Watch the Bollywood film "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" (2000) Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwary...
published: 20 Dec 2012
author: rajshri
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai - Romantic Full Length Movie
Watch the Bollywood film "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" (2000) Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Bendre & Amrish Puri. Written, Directed & Produced by Raj Kanwar. Music Directed by Jatin Pandit & Lalit Pandit. Synopsis: Yogvendra Grewal lives with his mom, Biji, in a joint family consisting of his daughter, Sahiba; his brothers Sharan, Pritam, and Ronak; Sharan's wife, Sweety; Pritam's wife, Monica; and their respective children. Sahiba is of marriageable age and the family, especially Biji, would like her to get married. But Sahiba is just not ready to get married and runs away from home. Lost and alone, she witnesses a murder being committed and flees straight into the arms of an army captain Karan Khanna, who escorts her back home. Everyone thinks that Karan is here to get married to Sahiba, and he is welcomed and treated as one of the family. Only Sahiba knows that Karan has a sweetheart in Nisha, who is waiting for his return to get married to him. The family are disappointed when they find out that Karan is meant for someone else, and quickly arrange for Sahiba's marriage with Vicky Singhal, the only son of Rai Bahadur Tejeshwar. Sahiba, who has given her heart to Karan, reluctantly agrees to this marriage, only to find out that the person she is marrying is none other than the person she had seen killing a woman. She tells this to her family, but nobody believes her and it looks like Sahiba's fate is sealed with that of a killer, who may well make her his ...
- published: 20 Dec 2012
- views: 12950
- author: rajshri
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Love Story: The saga between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai
After the exit of Somy Ali, the woman who came in to Salman Khan's life was Mis World Aish...
published: 28 Jul 2012
author: abpnewstv
Love Story: The saga between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai
After the exit of Somy Ali, the woman who came in to Salman Khan's life was Mis World Aishwarya Rai. Their love interest grew during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and this relationship was a very turbulent one for both Bollywood actors. According to reports, Salman barged into Aishwarya's house as she avoided him and was distressed with his abusive behaviour. Despite their breakup Salman tried to stalk the actress for many months during 2002. For more info log on to: www.youtube.com/abpnewsTV
- published: 28 Jul 2012
- views: 393796
- author: abpnewstv
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Action Replayy
Join Us At Facebook:- www.facebook.com A young man tries to revive his parents' wilting ma...
published: 14 Jul 2011
author: unisysmusic
Action Replayy
Join Us At Facebook:- www.facebook.com A young man tries to revive his parents' wilting marriage in a unique manner - travel to the 1970s when their romance was budding and make it bloom. This is more complex than he expects.
- published: 14 Jul 2011
- views: 908758
- author: unisysmusic
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Never seen before Full Interview with "Aishwarya Rai" on "Salman Khan" relationship
Never seen before Full Interview with "Aishwarya Rai" on "Salman Khan" relationship "Aishw...
published: 30 Nov 2012
author: BollywoodHollywoodTV
Never seen before Full Interview with "Aishwarya Rai" on "Salman Khan" relationship
Never seen before Full Interview with "Aishwarya Rai" on "Salman Khan" relationship "Aishwarya Rai","Salman khan" "Amitabh Bachchan" "Shah Rukh Khan" "Bollywood" "Hollywood" "Akshay Kumar" "Kareena Kapoor" "Katrina Kapoor" "Brad Pitt" "Lindsay Lohan" "Jennifer Lopez" "Justin Beiber" "Selena Gomez" "Gangnam" BollywoodHollywoodTV All about Bollywood and Hollywood Songs, Movies, Gossips, Fashion, Trailers, Premiers Aishwarya Rai,Salman khan,Amitabh Bachchan,Shah Rukh Khan,Bollywood,Hollywood,Akshay Kumar,Kareena Kapoor,Katrina Kapoor,Brad Pitt,Lindsay Lohan,Jennifer Lopez,Justin Beiber,Selena Gomez,Gangnam
- published: 30 Nov 2012
- views: 10345
- author: BollywoodHollywoodTV
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Kandukondein Kandukondein
Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense And Sensiblity, 'Kandukondein Kandukondein' is...
published: 04 Jun 2011
author: rajshritamil
Kandukondein Kandukondein
Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense And Sensiblity, 'Kandukondein Kandukondein' is the tale of the trials and tribulations in the life of two sisters. Soumya (Tabu) is matured and practical, while Meenakshi (Aishwarya Rai) lives in her own dreamy and poetic world. Sowmya is considered unlucky because every boy who has come to see her for marriage has suffered one mishap or the other. As a result, she has remained unmarried till date. On the other hand, Meenu dreams of being with a person who will come and sweep her off her feet by rendering Bhartiyar's poetry. As the story progresses, the sisters do come across men of their liking. But will their love succeed? A sudden turn of events forces them to take decisions against their will. What happens next?
- published: 04 Jun 2011
- views: 241153
- author: rajshritamil
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Karan Thapar Full Interview with Aishwarya Rai : Unseen
On the show Face to face on BBC. Interview taken on 20th June 2001. She sounds so mature a...
published: 31 Dec 2011
author: Tabassum Mirza
Karan Thapar Full Interview with Aishwarya Rai : Unseen
On the show Face to face on BBC. Interview taken on 20th June 2001. She sounds so mature and intelligent and looks so beautiful. She deserves every bit of the huge success she has achieved.
- published: 31 Dec 2011
- views: 56157
- author: Tabassum Mirza
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Aishwarya Rai Birthday Special
Birthday Special Aishwarya Rai Old Archive Interview on Villian by Sai Prasad garu...
published: 02 Nov 2012
author: maatv
Aishwarya Rai Birthday Special
Birthday Special Aishwarya Rai Old Archive Interview on Villian by Sai Prasad garu
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 20837
- author: maatv
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Stars @ 10 - Sexy Diana Penty - Aishwarya Rai is the most Beautiful!! - UTVSTARS HD
Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose ...
published: 08 Oct 2012
author: UTVGroup
Stars @ 10 - Sexy Diana Penty - Aishwarya Rai is the most Beautiful!! - UTVSTARS HD
Stars @10 is India's first wholesome entertainment news bulletin. This is your daily dose of Bollywood news, gossip, controversies and scandals In this episode: Esha Gupta's Hot Photo Shoot. GQ Men Of The Year Event - Shahid Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Prakash Jha, John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri, Kalki Koechlin, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Dia Mirza, Dino Morea, Ayushmann. Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's Gandhi Giri nature revealed. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan clueless on Saifeena Marriage. Esha Gupta in a super car, Exclusive interview. Esha Gupta's Hot Photo Shoot. In this episode of Rapid 10: Vidya Balan praised by Anu Malik. Beauties on praising duty. Diana Penty looks beautiful at Elle Awards. Yammi Gautam says Kareena Kapoor is beautiful. Gia Khan thinks Madhuri Dixit is beautiful. Pritam is happy with Barfi Success. Mika Singh gets Rowdy in front of the camera. Himesh Reshammiya talks about success and confidence. Vivek Oberoi's Kismet Love Paisa Dilli with Mallika Sherawat. Ayushmann says all thanks to Bollywood. To get the hottest Bollywood updates subscribe to UTVSTARS HD: www.youtube.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Check out the latest in Bollywood on Google +: www.gplus.to Check out our official page: www.utvstars.com
- published: 08 Oct 2012
- views: 4053
- author: UTVGroup
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Koffee With Karan - Season 3 - Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan
Karan Johar hosts Miss World Pageant, Aishwarya Rai, and actor Abhishek Bachchan on the sh...
published: 30 May 2012
author: StarWorldIndia
Koffee With Karan - Season 3 - Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan
Karan Johar hosts Miss World Pageant, Aishwarya Rai, and actor Abhishek Bachchan on the show. In her conversation with Karan, Aishwarya states about the correlation of marriage with the career. She is of opinion that one can handle career by simultaneously maintaining a good marital relationship. Abhishek Bachchan puts his views on his interaction with the co-stars of the film industry and discusses about his personal thoughts. In the rapid fire round, Abhishek wins the contest.
- published: 30 May 2012
- views: 129344
- author: StarWorldIndia
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A$AP Rocky - Goldie (Unofficial Cut)
Video Remix: A$AP Rocky - Goldie VS Endhiran
Cast: A$ap, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Rajinik...
published: 26 May 2012
author: YANNISG♥LD
A$AP Rocky - Goldie (Unofficial Cut)
Video Remix: A$AP Rocky - Goldie VS Endhiran
Cast: A$ap, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Rajinikanth
Unofficial Cut: Yannis G♥ld
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Behind the scenes with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Vogue India takes you behind the scenes of the February issue cover shoot with Aishwarya R...
published: 02 Feb 2011
author: Conde Nast (India)
Behind the scenes with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Vogue India takes you behind the scenes of the February issue cover shoot with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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Aishwarya rai
Beautiful woman......
published: 03 Oct 2010
author: Gulberg
Aishwarya rai
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GURU - Full Hindi Movie | Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an ...
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GURU - Full Hindi Movie | Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Guru is a 2007 Indian biographical film loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, an Indian business magnate. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The start of the film is set in 1951. In a small village of Idar in Sabarkantha District North Gujarat, a young man named Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) dreams of making it big some day. His father (Rajendra Gupta), the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. Gurukant aka "Guru" decides to go to Turkey and enter the spice trade; later, he is promoted but refuses the job because he wants to work for himself. Back in his village, he marries Sujata (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), mainly because of the dowry she brings him. Along with Sujata and her brother Jignesh (Arya Babbar), Guru migrates to Mumbai and starts trading in cloth. Gradually, he expands his business and sets up manufacturing units of his own, under the name Shakti Corporation. Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji (Mithun Chakraborty), who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. Guru likewise looks to him as a father figure who gives him support during his early days of struggle in Bombay. He also develops a strong friendship with Meenu (Vidya Balan), granddaughter of Dasgupta. Meenu develops multiple sclerosis as she grows up, and begins using a wheelchair. As Gurukant Desai's business grows into one of the largest in India, he ruthlessly pursues success. He smuggles machine parts for his polyester mills ...
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Koffee With Karan - Season 1 - Aishwarya Rai and Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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Aa Ab Laut Chalen - All Songs - Aishwarya Rai - Akshaye Khanna - Kumar Sanu - Jaspinder Narula
Movie: Aa Ab Laut Chalen Music Director:Nadeem-Shravan Singer: Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Ud...
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Aa Ab Laut Chalen - All Songs - Aishwarya Rai - Akshaye Khanna - Kumar Sanu - Jaspinder Narula
Movie: Aa Ab Laut Chalen Music Director:Nadeem-Shravan Singer: Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Jaspinder Narul, Sonu Nigam and Vijeta Director: Rishi Kapoor. Enjoy this Hit song from the 1999 movie Aa Ab Laut Chalen starring Rajesh Khanna, Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai and Suman Ranganathan. Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded Bollywood songs www.youtube.com To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old and New Songs click here www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
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Rendezvous with Simi Garewal - Aishwarya Rai
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Rendezvous with Simi Garewal - Aishwarya Rai
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29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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Indian Express
29 Dec 2012
The victim was taken to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore for further treatment after her condition deteriorated ... 'Amanat', 'Damini' just a name now... His son Abhishek, who has a daughter with wife Aishwarya Rai, said, I have always been a very proud Indian. Today, we should ALL be ashamed ... Singer Lata Mangeshkar said, Enough is enough ... contd....(size: 1.5Kb)
The Times of India
29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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29 Dec 2012
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 Aishwarya Rai in Cannes film festival 2012 |
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| Born | Aishwarya Rai (1973-11-01) 1 November 1973 (age 38)[1] Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[2] |
| Other names | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |
| Occupation | actor, model |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Abhishek Bachchan (2007–present) |
| Children | Aaradhya Bachchan |
| Signature | 150px |
Aishwarya Rai, known also as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after her marriage[3] (Tulu pronunciation [əjɕʋərjaː rəj]; born 1 November 1973) is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994. Rai has featured in films in various languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.
Often cited by the media as the "most beautiful woman in the world",[4][5][6] Rai made her acting debut with Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar (1997), and had her first commercial success in Jeans (1998). She found success in Bollywood with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002) and eventually won two Filmfare Awards in the Best Actress category.
After a series of unsuccessful films during 2003–2005, she appeared in the blockbuster action thriller Dhoom 2 (2006) and subsequently featured in such films as Guru (2007), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), and Enthiran (2010). She gained critical acclaim for her performances in offbeat, independent films such as Chokher Bali (2003), Raincoat (2004), and Provoked (2007).[7][8] Rai has thus established herself as one of the leading contemporary actresses of Indian cinema.[9][10]
Rai's off-screen roles include duties as brand ambassador for various charity organisations and campaigns. She is married to fellow actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. In 2009 she was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award given by the Government of India.
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Early life and background[link]
Rai was born into an ethnic Bunt[11] family in Mangalore, Karnataka.[12] Her father, Krishnaraj, was a marine biologist, while her mother, Brindya, is a housewife.[1] She has one elder brother, Aditya Rai, who is an engineer in the merchant navy. He co-produced one of her movies, Dil Ka Rishta (2003).[13]
The family moved to Mumbai, where Rai attended the Arya Vidya Mandir High School.[1] Rai did her intermediate schooling at Jai Hind College for a year,[14] and then joined DG Ruparel College[15] in Matunga, securing 90 percent in the HSC exams.[1][16] She trained in classical dance and music for five years during her teens.[16] Her favourite subject was zoology, so she initially considered a career in medicine.[16] With plans to become an architect, she enrolled at Raheja College, but later gave up her education to pursue a career in modelling.[14]
Modelling career[link]
One of her earliest modelling assignment was, when she was in the ninth grade, for Camlin Pencils.[16] One of her professors at Jai Hind College took pictures of her which were published in a fashion magazine.[17] In 1991 Rai took part in the Ford Supermodel Contest and also appeared in Vogue Magazine.[15] She has been on the cover of Vogue three times.[18]
Rai became popular after appearing in a Pepsi commercial with actor Aamir Khan.[16] She modelled for Longines watches, Coca-Cola,[19] Lakmé Cosmetics, Casio pager, Philips, Palmolive,[17] Lux, and Fuji films.[20] She continued to model while pursuing her studies in architecture.[1][17] She was named the official brand ambassador for De Beers diamonds in India.[20]
In the 1994 Miss India contest, she won second place, behind Sushmita Sen, and was crowned Miss India World.[21] She went on to win the Miss World[22] title the same year, where she also won the Miss Photogenic award.[23] After winning the pageant, she gave up her studies and spent one year reigning as Miss World in London.[21] Rai continued to pursue a career as a model until she became an actress.[24]
Acting career[link]
Early work (1997–98)[link]
Rai made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil biopic film Iruvar (1997), where she worked alongside Mohanlal.[25] The film was a critical success and won many awards, including Best Film award at the Belgrade International Film Festival,[26] and two National Film Awards.[26] Rai appeared in dual roles, one of which was a depiction of political leader and former actress J. Jayalalithaa.[27] Rai made her Bollywood debut in the film in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, opposite Bobby Deol, which released the same year; the film was unsuccessful at the box office.[28] Her third project, Jeans (1998), a high-budget Tamil film directed by S. Shankar, was a commercial success. The film included the song "Poovukkul", written by Vairamuthu, in which Rai's character is compared to the seven wonders of the world and described as the eighth.[29][30] The film was India's official entry to the Academy Awards in that year.[31]
Success (1999–2002)[link]
In 1999 Rai starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, opposite Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan.[32] The film had Rai playing Nandini, who is forced to marry Devgan despite being in love with another man (Khan). Her husband tries to help her locate her previous love, and his caring attention eventually wins her over. Rai's portrayal won her critical acclaim, with a review on Rediff.com stating, "Aishwarya looks beautiful as usual ... This film will most likely draw her accolades from all over, may be even get her recognised as an actress the way Manisha Koirala did in Khamoshi. In many scenes, there is no trace of makeup and she looks very fresh".[33] The film was her first box office success in Bollywood, and earned her a Filmfare Best Actress Award.[34]
In the same year she appeared in Subhash Ghai's Taal,[35] in which she played Mansi, a young village woman who becomes a big pop star after being hurt by her lover, played by Akshay Khanna. The film was an average grosser in India but was a big success outside India, especially in the United States, where it became the first Indian film in the top 20 on Variety's box office list.[36] Her performance was praised, with a reviewer from Rediff.com writing, "After being praised for her looks and acting talent in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Aishwarya has excelled in Taal. She looks ethereal and unlike the former film, has a very sober and soft role. Though she looks pained and tragic in most of the film, she does a good job of a woman who is very protective of her father and one who doesn't think twice before rejecting a lover who has insulted her father."[37] She received another Best Actress nomination from the Filmfare Awards for her work in the film.[38]
In 2000 she appeared in Mansoor Khan's Josh alongside Shahrukh Khan and Chandrachur Singh, in which she plays a Catholic named Shirley who falls in love with the sibling of her brother's enemy.[39] The film was a commercial success.[40] Later that year she appeared in Satish Kaushik's Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, opposite Anil Kapoor. It was a moderate success, and her performance earned her a Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination.[41] Later that year she played a supporting role in Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatein, alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan. The second-highest grosser of the year, the film was a major commercial success, and earned her a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award nomination.[41][42] Later that year, she starred in the Tamil film Kandukondain Kandukondain, alongside Mammooty, Ajith Kumar, and Tabu. Rai plays Tabu's younger sibling, a dreamer at heart, whose hopes come crashing down when she discovers she's been cheated by her lover.[43] Directed by Rajiv Menon, the movie was a successful venture commercially.[7][44]
In 2002 Rai appeared alongside Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas, an adaptation of Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel of the same name.[45] She played the role of Paro (Parvati), the love interest of the protagonist, played by Khan. The film received a special screening at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.[46] It became the highest-grossing film of the year in India and overseas, earning a revenue of Rs 390 million domestically.[47][48] Devdas won numerous awards, including 10 Filmfare Awards, and Rai received her second Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance.[49]
Professional setback (2003–05)[link]
In 2003 she acted in Rituparno Ghosh's Bengali film Chokher Bali, an adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's novel of the same name.[50] She portrays the character of a young woman called Binodini,[51] who is left on her own when her sickly husband dies soon after they are married.[52] Rai's performance in the film was well-received by critics, with "Derek Elley" from Variety writing, "Rai dominates the film with her delicately sensual presence and physical grace".[53] The film was critically acclaimed and did well at the box office,[54][55] That year she appeared in the Bollywood film Dil Ka Rishta, with Arjun Rampal, and Rohan Sippy's Kuch Na Kaho, alongside Abhishek Bachchan,[56] neither of which fared well at the box office.[56][57]
In 2004 she appeared alongside Martin Henderson in Bride and Prejudice, Gurinder Chadha's Bollywood-style English adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. She played Lalita Bakshi, the film's version of Austen's character Elizabeth Bennet. Based on 131 reviews, the film has a rating of 64 percent at the review website Rotten Tomatoes.[58] She played a negative role for the first time in Rajkumar Santoshi's Khakee, which also featured Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, and Jayapradha. The film was a box office success.[59] In the same year she worked with director Rituparno Ghosh for the second time, in Raincoat, where she starred alongside Ajay Devgan. The film was highly acclaimed by critics, with Rai receiving rave reviews for her performance.[60] The Hindu commented "Raincoat can easily be Aishwarya Rai's best performance, and as Neerja, the former beauty queen appears to have shed her inhibitions about looking unglamorous. What is more, she seems to have made an earnest effort to emote, using less of her body and limbs and more of her face, and eyes in particular".[61]
In 2005 she appeared in Shabd, a film based on a love triangle, alongside Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan. The film was unsuccessful at the box office; it received average reviews from critics.[62] Her next release was Paul Mayeda Berges's The Mistress of Spices, based on the novel of the same name by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni,[63] in which she starred alongside Dylan McDermott.[64] The film received negative reviews from critics,[65] and was a commercial failure.[66] The same year she made a special appearance in a hugely popular seven-minute dance sequence for the song "Kajra Re", with Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, in Shaad Ali's Bunty Aur Babli.[67]
Recent work (2006–present)[link]
In 2006 Rai portrayed the title role in J P Dutta's Umrao Jaan, the story of a courtesan and poetess from 19th-century Lucknow. The movie is the second adaptation of the Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada (1905), by Mirza Hadi Ruswa. Rai's work received mixed reviews, and the film was a critical and commercial failure. Critics particularly felt the new version is poor when compared to the acclaimed 1981 version by Muzaffar Ali, which starred Rekha in the title role. BBC critic Poonam Joshi wrote, "While only Aishwarya could emulate the grace and poise of Rekha, she doesn't quite capture the intensity of Umrao's abiding melancholy", commenting that "her incandescent beauty and artistry... does indeed keep the audience watching, though not necessarily emotionally engaged."[68] Later that year she appeared as a master thief, Sunheri, in the Yash Raj Films production of Dhoom 2, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. The ensemble cast included Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, and Uday Chopra. The movie was a blockbuster, and became the highest grossing film of the year in India, earning revenues of over Rs 770 million domestically.[69] A controversy arose regarding a scene containing a kiss between her and Hrithik Roshan.[70] Rai's performance received mostly negative reviews, with a reviewer on Rediff.com writing, "Ash's character too is all gloss and no depth. You seldom feel any tension in her behaviour and expressions as she accompanies the master thief on potentially dangerous missions. Sunehri enters the film nearly 50 minutes after its opening in a disguise. In no time, she is wearing the flimsiest of clothes. Once she opens her mouth—and she does it two minutes after appearing in the film—she spoils the image. There is no sensuality any more, and half an hour later, one wonders what made the master thief fall for her."[71] Nonetheless, her performance earned her a sixth nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award.
In 2007 she appeared in Mani Ratnam's Guru as Sujata. Speculated to be based on the life of Indian businessman Dhirubhai Ambani, it is a rag to riches story about an ambitious small-town man who ends up as the owner of the biggest corporation in India. The film premièred at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Canada, the first Indian film to have a mainstream international premiere in that country.[72][73] The film was critically acclaimed, and performed well at the box office.[74] Critical reception for Rai was mixed. While Nikhat Kazmi from The Times of India wrote that she is "just okay, and fails to register the growth in her character", Rediff.com's Raja Sen described it as "arguably her finest performance, visible especially when she takes over the film's climax."[75][76] Rai received her seventh Filmfare nomination for Best Actress for her performance. In the same year she starred alongside Naveen Andrews and Miranda Richardson in Jag Mundhra's British film Provoked, as Kiranjit Ahluwalia, an Non-resident Indian woman who kills her abusive husband after facing severe domestic violence. Rai received mostly positive reviews for her portrayal. It was screened in the Marché du Film Cannes Film Market during the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Ahluwalia sat next to Rai during the screening, reportedly holding her hand and sobbing during the most violent scenes.[77] In the same year Rai appeared as a warrior from Kerala named Mira in Doug Lefler's epic film The Last Legion, alongside Sir Ben Kingsley, Colin Firth, and Thomas Sangster. The film was a critical failure.[78]
In 2008 Rai starred alongside Hrithik Roshan in Ashutosh Gowariker's historical drama Jodhaa Akbar. The story is a partly fictionalised account of the life of Muslim Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, played by Roshan, and his Hindu wife Jodha Bai, played by Rai. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning revenues of over Rs 590 million domestically. Rai's performance in the film was praised by critics, with Rajeev Masand writing, "Aishwarya Rai is wonderfully restrained and uses her eyes expertly to communicate so much, making this one of her finest outings on screen".[79] She earned her eighth nomination for Best Actress at the Filmfare Awards for her performance. Later that year she co-starred with husband Abhishek Bachchan and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Gopal Verma's Sarkar Raj, a sequel to his previous film, Sarkar.[80] She plays the CEO of a major power company that is proposing a new power plant in rural Maharashtra. The film was a critical and commercial success.[81][82]
In 2009 she appeared in Harald Zwart's spy comedy film The Pink Panther 2, playing the role of criminology expert Sonia Solandres. Like its predecessor, the sequel received negative reviews from critics,[83] and did a moderate business of $34,590,360 at the U.S box office.[84] In 2010 she collaborated with Mani Ratnam for a bilingual project, two films featuring Rai portraying a character based on the goddess Sita. The films were shot simultaneously, with Rai's role being one of the only roles which were played by the same performer in both versions. Upon release, the project received mixed reviews. Though both her portrayals of Ragini were praised, the Hindi version—Raavan, alongside Abhishek Bachchan—failed commercially, whilst the Tamil version—Raavanan—was successful. The Hindi version of the film got decent reviews in various US media, including the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, with the former saying, "Raavan has Bollywood glamour aplenty, with the lovely if occasionally dramatically challenged Aishwarya Rai Bachchan", and the latter describing Rai as a scene-stealer.[85]
Rai paired with Rajinikanth in the science fiction Tamil film Enthiran (2010), directed by S. Shankar.[86] The film—the most expensive ever made in India—was released worldwide in 2010, and is the highest-grossing Indian film when all its versions are totalled.[87][88][89] She appeared in Vipul Shah's Action Replayy opposite Akshay Kumar, which received mixed reviews from critics. Rai's final release in 2010 was Guzaarish, her third collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Hrithik Roshan. The film tells the story of Ethan Mascarenhas (Roshan), a former magician who has been quadriplegic for twelve years; after years of struggle he files an appeal to the court for euthanasia. Rai played Ethan's strict, devoted, and supportive nurse Sophie D'Souza. The film opened to positive reviews, and Rai's portrayal was praised. According to Nikhat Kazmi, "Aishwarya is a stunning picture of fire and grace, walking away with certain scenes by her sheer vitality."[90][91] In 2011 she received her ninth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. As of May 2011, she is set to appear in Rajkumar Santoshi's next film, Ladies and Gentlemen, along with Abhishek Bachchan,[92] and in Madhur Bhandarkar's next directorial venture, Heroine.[93] The shooting of both films was postponed, due to Rai's pregnancy.[94][95] She will not appear in Heroine, which is going forward with Kareena Kapoor.[96]
Social work[link]
In 1999 Rai participated in a world tour called the Magnificent Five, along with Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Akshaye Khanna, and Twinkle Khanna.[97] In the same year, she was appointed as Longines Ambassador of Elegance.[98] In 2003 she became the first Indian actress to be a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival.[99] In 2003 she became a global brand ambassador of L'Oréal, alongside Andie MacDowell, Eva Longoria, and Penélope Cruz.[100][101] Rai is the brand ambassador for The Eye Bank Association of India's nationwide campaign to promote eye donation in India.[102] In 2005 she became a brand ambassador for Pulse Polio, a campaign established by the Government of India in 1994 to eradicate polio in India.[103] In the same year, Rai was appointed spokesperson for the International Year of Microcredit, raising awareness of the main goals and priorities of the United Nations' poverty alleviation efforts.[104][105]
In February 2005 Rai performed alongside other Bollywood stars at the HELP! Telethon Concert, an event to raise money for the victims of the 2004 tsunami earthquake.[106] Along with other members of the Bachchan family, she laid the foundation of a special school for underprivileged girls in Daulatpur village in Uttar Pradesh in 2008. Construction is being funded by the Bachchan family, and the school will be named after Rai.[107] She appeared along with various other Bollywood actors at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. The performance showcased Indian culture as a lead-up to India hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[108]
In 2009 Rai was appointed as the first Goodwill Ambassador of Smile Train, an international charity that provides free Cleft lip and palate surgery to children in need. Her work with Smile Train will focus not only on India, but on 76 different developing countries around the world.[109][110]
Personal life[link]
In 1999 Aishwarya began dating Bollywood actor Salman Khan; their relationship was often reported in the media until the couple separated in 2001. Rai cited "abuse (verbal, physical and emotional), infidelity and indignity" on the part of Khan as reasons for ending the relationship.[111] In a 2009 Times of India article, Khan denied ever beating her: "It's not true that I hit a woman."[112]
Rai is married to actor Abhishek Bachchan, they met in 1997.[18] Their engagement was announced on 14 January 2007 and later confirmed by his father, Amitabh Bachchan.[113] The couple married on 20 April 2007 according to traditional Hindu rites of the Bunt community, to which she belongs.[114] Token North Indian and Bengali ceremonies were also performed. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence, "Prateeksha", in Juhu, Mumbai.[114] They have been described as a supercouple in the Indian media.[115][116] Rai is very close to her family and lived with them in Bandra, Mumbai, until her marriage.[117][118] Rai is Hindu and deeply religious.[4]
Rai gave birth to a baby girl on 16 November 2011.[119] Her daughter became quite popular by the name of "Beti B" which was christened by the fans and the media, since the couple took over four months to name their daughter. The baby girl was finally named as Aaradhya Bachchan in March 2012.[120]
Awards and honours[link]
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai is a two-time winner of the Filmfare Best Actress Award, and has been nominated for Filmfare Awards eleven times.[41][121] She has won numerous times at the International Indian Film Academy Awards, Star Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and others. In 2009 Rai was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest Indian civilian award, for her contributions to Indian cinema.[122] In 2001 Forbes named Rai among the top five Indian movie stars.[123] In a reader poll conducted by UK's Hello! magazine, she was voted "the most attractive woman of 2003".[124] In the same year, Rai appeared in Rolling Stone magazine's annual "Hot List".[125] In 2004 she was chosen by TIME magazine as one of the world's most influential people, and appeared on the cover of its 2003 Asia edition.[126][127][128] In October 2004 a wax figure of Rai was put on display in London's Madame Tussaud's wax museum.[129] She was the sixth Indian and the second Bollywood personality—after her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan—to get this honour. In 2007 the same figure was displayed at Madame Tussaud's Museum in Times Square in New York.[130]
In 2005 she was the subject of a 60 Minutes profile on 2 January, which said that "at least according to thousands of Web sites, Internet polls and even Julia Roberts", she was "the world's most beautiful woman".[4] The same year, a tulip in the Netherlands was named "Aishwarya Rai" after her.[131] Also in 2005, Mattel released a limited edition of Barbie dolls of Aishwarya Rai in the United Kingdom.[132] The British magazine Maxim ranked Rai first on their list of "Hottest Women of India".[133]
Rai appeared on such shows as Late Show with David Letterman, and was the first Bollywood personality to appear on Oprah's "Women Across the Globe" segment. In 2005 Harpers and Queen's list of "Most Beautiful Women in The World" ranked her ninth.[134] In May 2006 Aishwarya was featured in People Magazine as one of the "World's Most Beautiful People".[135] The UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked her third in the list of "Asia's Sexiest Women" in 2006,[136] and she was ranked eighth in 2009.[137] In 2008 American television channel E!: Entertainment listed Aishwarya's eyes as the sexiest on their Sexiest Body Parts list.[138] In 2009 she made appearances on Martha Stewart's show Martha and on the The Tyra Banks Show.[139][140] In the same year Forbes listed Rai at 387th out of 1,411 actors on their list of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. She is the highest-ranked Indian actor on the list.[141][142]
In 2009, Rai refused to accept the second-highest Order Of France, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, as her father was suffering from a serious illness, and she wanted her whole family to attend the award ceremony.[143] She is the fourth Indian actor—after Sivaji Ganesan, Nandita Das, and Shahrukh Khan—to be chosen for the award. Amitabh Bachchan was chosen for another Order Of France, the Legion of Honour.[144] In June 2009 she was declared the Female Star of The Decade at the tenth International Indian Film Academy Awards, held in Macau.[145] In December 2010 she was declared the "Actress of the Decade" at the BIG Star Entertainment Awards.[146] In March 2011 Rai was honoured by Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa at World Kannada Meet (Vishwa Kannada Sammelana) for her contributions to the arts.[147] Later that month she was presented with the "Decade of Global Achievement Honour" by FICCI.[148] She attended the 83rd Academy Awards, along with her husband, Abhishek.[149]
Filmography[link]
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Iruvar | Tamil | Pushpavalli / Kalpana | Dubbed into Telugu as Iddaru |
| 1997 | Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Hindi | Ashi Kapoor | |
| 1998 | Jeans | Tamil | Madhumita | Dubbed into Telugu and Hindi with the same title |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Hindi | Pooja | |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Hindi | Nandini | Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| 1999 | Ravoyi Chandamama | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| 1999 | Taal | Hindi | Mansi | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award Dubbed into Tamil as Thaalam |
| 2000 | Mela | Hindi | Champakali | Guest appearance |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Tamil | Meenakshi Bala | Dubbed into Telugu as Priyuralu Pilichindi |
| 2000 | Josh | Hindi | Shirley | |
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Hindi | Preeti Virat | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| 2000 | Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | Hindi | Sahiba Grewal | |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Hindi | Megha | Nominated—Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award |
| 2001 | Albela | Hindi | Sonia | |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Hindi | Suman | Guest appearance |
| 2002 | Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | Hindi | Komal Rastogi | |
| 2002 | 23 March 1931: Shaheed | Hindi | Special appearance | |
| 2002 | Devdas | Hindi | Parvati (Paro) | Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| 2002 | Shakti: The Power | Hindi | Herself | Special appearance in song "Ishq Kamina" |
| 2003 | Chokher Bali | Bengali | Binodhini | |
| 2003 | Dil Ka Rishta | Hindi | Tia Sharma | |
| 2003 | Kuch Naa Kaho | Hindi | Namrata Shrivastav | |
| 2004 | Bride & Prejudice | English | Lalita Bakshi | Dubbed into Hindi as Balle Balle Amritsar to LA |
| 2004 | Khakee | Hindi | Mahalakshmi | |
| 2004 | Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na | Hindi | Diya Malhotra | |
| 2004 | Raincoat | Hindi | Neerja | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| 2005 | Shabd | Hindi | Antara Vashist/Tammana | |
| 2005 | Bunty Aur Babli | Hindi | Special appearance in the song "Kajra Re" | |
| 2005 | Mistress of Spices | English | Tilo | |
| 2006 | Umrao Jaan | Hindi | Umrao Jaan | |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | Hindi | Sunehri | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| 2007 | Guru | Hindi | Sujata | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award Dubbed into Tamil as Guru and Telugu as Gurukanth |
| 2007 | Provoked | English | Kiranjit Ahluwalia | Dubbed into Hindi with the same title |
| 2007 | The Last Legion | English | Mira | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Hindi | Jodhaa Bai | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award Dubbed into Tamil and Telugu with the same title |
| 2008 | Sarkar Raj | Hindi | Anita Rajan | |
| 2009 | The Pink Panther 2 | English | Sonia Solandres | Dubbed into French as La Pantera Rosa 2 |
| 2010 | Raavan | Hindi | Ragini Sharma | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Tamil | Ragini Subramaniam | Dubbed into Telugu as Villain |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Tamil | Sana | Dubbed into Telugu as Robo and Hindi as Robot |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | Hindi | Mala | |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | Hindi | Sofia D'Souza | Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award |
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Further reading[link]
- Ghosh, Biswadeep (2004). Hall of Fame: Aishwarya Rai. Mumbai: Magna Books. ISBN 978-81-7809-244-7. http://books.google.co.in/books?id=tChlAAAAMAAJ&q=aishwarya+rai&dq=aishwarya+rai&hl=en&ei=GC3nTae4HoKiuQOrwbz_DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDwQ6AEwAQ. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
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Aishwarya Rai, known also as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after her marriage (Tulu pronunciation [əjɕʋərjaː rəj]; born 1 November 1973) is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994. Rai has featured in films in various languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.
Often cited by the media as the "most beautiful woman in the world", Rai made her acting debut with Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar (1997), and had her first commercial success in Jeans (1998). She found success in Bollywood with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002) and eventually won two Filmfare Awards in the Best Actress category.
After a series of unsuccessful films during 2003–2005, she appeared in the blockbuster action thriller Dhoom 2 (2006) and subsequently featured in such films as Guru (2007), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), and Enthiran (2010). She gained critical acclaim for her performances in offbeat, independent films such as Chokher Bali (2003), Raincoat (2004), and Provoked (2007). Rai has thus established herself as one of the leading contemporary actresses of Indian cinema.
