Ramesh is a common Hindu name. Ramesh means "Preserver" or "the One who Saves from Danger". Rama + Eesha, Ramesh, would refer to Lord Shiva or Vishnu. In shaivism Shiva is considered to be the protector of Rama (one of the incarnation of Lord Vishnu). This Mythology is based on the history of Holi shrine Rameshwaram. Hence he is known as Ramesh, Eeshwar of Lord Rama. Lord Ram himself is also know as Ramesh. In Persian, "Ramesh" is derived from Pahlavi origin "Ramishn", meaning "Happiness".

Ramesh may refer to:

• Jairam Ramesh (born 1954), Indian politician
• Ramesh Datla (born 1961), Entrepreneur
• Jithan Ramesh (born 1981), Tamil cinema actor
• Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu (1933-1987), Telugu film music director
• Ramesh Aravind (born 1964), Kannada movie actor
• Ramesh Krishnan (born 1961), Indian Tennis player
• Ramesh Ponnuru (born 1974), American political commentator
• Ramesh Sippy (born 1947), Indian film producer
• Professor Ramesh, fictional astronomer

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Thagubothu Ramesh (born as Ramesh Ramilla) is an Indian film actor and comedian who primarily works with Telugu cinema.^[1] He got the tag "Tagubothu" before his name after his portrayal of several roles as a drunkard. He rose to prominence with films such as Mahatma, Ala Modalaindi, Pilla Zamindar and Ishq.

Childhlood and early years[link]

Ramesh was born in Godavarikhani located in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh.^[1] His father was an employee at Singareni Collieries Company and his mother was a housewife. Ramesh says that he was able to sink into the drunkard character because, as a child he would watch his father get drunk and hit his mother. He would pacify his mother, make her laugh by impersonating his drunk father.^[2] Ramesh eventually became good at mimicry and used to perform shows in his town. He also reveals that he is inspired by Bengali comedian Keshto Mukherjee, who like him was also famous for portraying drunkard characters.^[1] Before venturing into films, Ramesh has worked as a building supervisor for 10 years. After his parents death and sister's marriage, he decided to pursue acting as a career.^[1] In 2005, he joined the Akkineni Film Institute in Hyderabad.^[3]

Career[link]

In 2006, after passing out from Akkineni Film Institute, Ramesh got an opportunity to play a small role in Sukumar’s Jagadam.^[1] This was his first feature film. After Jagadam, Ramesh found several opportunities and acted in around 10 Telugu films. During this time, Ramesh got acquainted with popular Telugu actor Uttej. Uttej introduced Ramesh to top Telugu film director Krishna Vamsi. Vamsi cast him for the role of a drunkard in Mahatma.^[1] The film remains as a major turning point in his career. His portrayal of drunkard character in Mahatma led to a oppurtunity to play a similar drunkard character in Ala Modalaindi directed by Nandini Reddy. His portrayal of Gowtham, a drunkard software engineer in the film became very popular among the moviegoers. Since that film, he was more commonly referred to as "Thagubothu Ramesh" (drunkard Ramesh).^[1]

Partial filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Thagubothu Ramesh at the Internet Movie Database
• Tagubothu Ramesh Interview - MAA TV on YouTube
• Live Show with Comedian Tagubothu Ramesh - Telugu One on YouTube

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Ramesh Narayan (born 3 November 1959) is a Hindustani vocalist from Kerala in south India, and is also an acclaimed film music director.^[1] He has given concerts in several parts of his country and abroad. Ramesh Narayan began his initial training in Carnatic music but later mastered the classical Hindustani style under the renowned Pandit Jasraj of Mewati gharana.

Early life[link]

Born on 3 November 1959, Shri. Ramesh Narayan hails from a family of Carnatic musicians settled at Kuthuparambu near Kannur, North Kerala. He had his early lessons in music from his parents, learning Carnatic music up to the age of 20. While he was a student at the Music College, Chittoor, Palakkad he was deeply drawn to Hindustani music and decided to dedicate himself to mastering it.

Career[link]

Moving to Pune, he learnt Sitar under the tutelage of Shri. Satchidananda Phadke, a renowned disciple of the Sitar Maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar. Becoming a competent Sitarist in no time, Ramesh Narayan found himself captivated by Hindustani vocal. He joined the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and took his “Visharad” with high distinction. He felt entranced by the passionately evocative style of Parampoojya Guruji, Padma Vibhushan,Sangeeth Martand, Pandit Jasraj and resolved to hone his talent and technique under the Mewati Gharana Maestro. Pandit Jasraj trained him rigorously in the subtler aspects of music in the traditional Gurukula style. Ramesh Narayan has accompanied Guruji at several concerts.

Blessed with a powerful and expressive voice, his renditions are noted for their depth of imagination. He is equally at ease with the weighty and expansive Khayal or the crisp and moving Bhajan.

One of his feats is a 30-hour concert he gave in dedication of his father and guru, the late Narayana Bhagavathar, and to Pandit Motiram, an exponent of the Mewati gharana.

He has composed, rendered and directed music for several feature films and television serials like "Gharshom", "Elayum Mullum", "Magrib", "Megh Malhar", "Makalkku", "Anyar", "Sheelabati" directed by well-known directors.

Personal life[link]

Ramesh Narayan is accompanied at many of his concerts by Hema, his wife and disciple. She is an exponent in Carnatic music who is also fortunate to have trained under Parampoojya Guruji Pandit Jasrajji for some time. Ramesh Narayan is also blessed with two daughters, Madhuvanti and Madhushree who also follow their father's footsteps. Ramesh Narayan established the Pandit Mothiram Narayan Sangeeth Vidyalay in 1996, at Thiruvananthapuram to foster learning and appreciation of Hindustani Classical Music. Inaugurated by Parampoojya, Guruji, Pandit.Jasraj, the institution today imparts valuable training and insights to many discerning students. Branches exist at Kozhikode, Kochi, Thrissur in Kerala and at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The school also holds the privilege of being the only school in India associated with Mewati Gharana.

They wrote about him[link]

• Pandit Jasraj - Today the number of your disciples and followers is legion. In whichpart of India do you find the maximum?

Ans: All over India. One of my disciples Ramesh Narayan, is from Kerala, He isvery good and runs three school in Trivandrum, Ernakulam and Palghat. The Hindu Jan. 16, 2005.

• Ramesh Narayan, the popular Malayalam singer recently released a cher-ished dream and rode his name in to the book of world records when hesang continuously without a break for 30 hours.

Screen Oct. 28, 1994, Mumbai

• The stupendous effort which may gain Ramesh Narayan a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records....

The Week Oct, 23, 1994.

• It is not often that an artist from Kerala opts for Hindustani music asagainst the more accessible Carnatic style and this makes Narayan’s per-formance significant.

Indian Express Jan, 8, 1995, Chennai

• Ramesh Narayan belongs to the rare genre of musicians who ae not onlywell versed in the art and craft of their choice but also well informed ofits social, cultural and philosophical dimensions.

The Hindu Oct, 4, 1996, Kochi.

• There is an element of individual artistic insight in his deep involvementwith the raga’s moods and poetic contents.

Pioneer Mar, 29, 1995, Delhi

Awards and achievements[link]

• Honoured by Parampoojya Guruji, Pandit Jasraj ji, at the Pandit Motiram Maniram Musical Festival, Hyderabad, November,1994.
• Entered into the Guinness Book of Records on October 8, 1994 for singing continuous 30 hour concert at the Soorya Dance & Music festival 1994 Thiruvananthapuram.
• Akashavani Annual Award for the year 1997.
• Centre for Media Studies Buddha Award for the year 1998.
• Honoured with the title- "Nada Chinthamani" in the year 1998 for his meritorius service to the cause of music.
• Kerala State Television Award for the year 2000.
• Soma Award for the year 2000.
• John Abraham Award 2001.
• Mathrubhumi Medimix Film Award for the year 2001.
• Film Critics Award for Television award 2002 for the Television serial "Devaranjini".
• 25th Film Critics Award for Best Music Director for the film- "Megha Malhar" for the year 2002.
• Nominated for the Raj Kamal Academy of Cinematic Excellence (Race National Award) known as V. Santharam Award,Mumbai.
• Film Critics & Television Award for the year 2003.
• Virtuoso Award, Chennai 2005.
• Kerala State TV Award 2005 'The Best Music Director Award' for 'RAGARDHAM' programme conducted by Doordarshan kendra".
• Film Audience Award, 2006 Best Music Director for his work on films 'Sheelabati' and 'Makallkku'.
• Kerala State Film Awards 2005 Best Background Music scorer for the film 'Saira'.
• Kerala State Film Awards, 2007 - Best Music Director for the film 'Rathri Mazha'.

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website

Aashish Chaudhary
Aashish Chaudhary at Kangana Ranaut 24th Birthday Bash
Other names	Ashish Chowdhry
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1997–present
Spouse	Samita Bangargi (2006–present)

Aashish Chaudhary is a former Indian model and an actor who appears in Bollywood films.^[1] He was first noticed in the action movie, Qayamat in 2003. He then appeared in movies like Girlfriend, Shaadi Ka Laddoo, Fight Club and Teesri Aankh. He is also the brand ambassador of Onida.

Chaudhary is married to actress Samita Bangargi, who was also his co-star in the film, Shaadi Ka Laddoo. His sister and brother-in-law were held hostage and killed in the November 27, 2008 shootings in Mumbai, while having dinner at the Oberoi hotel. He and Samita welcomed a son, Agasthya a month and a half later on 2 January 2009.

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Aashish Chaudhary at the Internet Movie Database

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Sajid Khan
Kahn in The Big Valley, circa 1969.
Born	(1951-12-28) 28 December 1951 (age 60) Mumbai, India

Sajid Khan (born 28 December 1951 in Mumbai, India) is a former Indian actor. He is the adopted son of Indian film producer Mehboob Khan, founder of Mehboob Studios, in India.

Career[link]

Sajid started acting as a child appearing as the younger version of Sunil Dutt's character in his father Mehboob's 1957 film Mother India. He played a more central role in his father's next and last film Son of India in 1962. He went on to achieve fame in the United States with a co-starring role alongide Jay North in the 1966 film Maya. The film's success led to a television series of the of the same name airing on NBC from September 1967 to February 1968. He also had a short-lived singing career in 1969 releasing an album titled Sajid. He guest starred in the television series The Big Valley and after appearing in a handful of films in the 1970s and early 1980s he made his last film appearance in the Merchant-Ivory film Heat and Dust in 1983.

Current activities[link]

It is reported that Sajid had a factory in India which made costume jewellery. 'Artistic' was the name of the retail store.^{[citation needed]} He is divorced and has a son, Sameer.^{[citation needed]}

Filmography[link]

Kahn as "Raji" in Maya, circa 1968.

Films[link]

• Heat and Dust (1983) .... Dacoit Chief
• Dahshat (1981)
• Zindagi Aur Toofan (1975)
• Mahatma and the Mad Boy (1974) .... The Mad Boy
• Savera (1972)
• The Singing Filipina (1971)
• Maya (1966) ... Raji
• Son of India (1962)
• Mother India (1957) .... Young Birju (child artist)

TV appearances[link]

• The Big Valley - The Royal Road (1969, 1 episode) .... Ranjit Singh
• Its Happening - (1968, 2 episodes) .... Himself
• Maya (1967–1968, 18 episodes) .... Raji

Discography[link]

Singles[link]

(Numbers in parentheses indicate Billboard Singles Chart peak positions)

• "Getting To Know You" (#108) / "Ha Ram" -- Colgems 1026 (1968)
• "Dream" (#119) / "Someday" -- Colgems 1034 (1969)

Albums[link]

• Sajid—Colgems COS-114 (1969)

External links[link]

• Sajid Khan at the Internet Movie Database