BOOLLYWOOD ACTRESS BIPASHA BASU
Early Life
Career
Personal life
Relationships
Basu is currently dating actor John Abraham, They have been dating since late 2002. She previously dated fellow Bollywood actors Milind Soman and Dino Morea. During the summer of 2007 when after announcing the New Seven Wonders to the world Basu and another guest Cristiano Ronaldo were caught kissing at a nightclub in Lisbon, Portugal.
However, both parties have denied rumours of a relationship and say that they are nothing more than 'just friends'.
Controversies
On February 28th of 2002 Basu was molested by a man in a public nightclub in Mumbai. Basu's boyfriend John Abraham then chased the youth and thrashed him severely. Basu was reported to have left the nightclub crying. The police were notified, but any charges against the couple dropped almost immediately due to Basu's status and the circumstances under which the fight had taken place.
Philanthropy
On January 10th of 2007 Basu danced with sex workers at a charity drive in order to raise AIDS awareness in India and promote safe-sex.
Due to her boyfriend John Abraham's care for animals, Basu is now an animal rights activist and is a member of PFA and PETA.
Miscellaneous Facts
* In November 2007, U.K. magazine Eastern Eye named Basu "Sexiest Woman in Asia".
* Basu is often touted as the sexiest woman in Asia.
* Basu stated that she believes Mehr Jesia is her godmother, as it was a chance encounter with Mehr that changed her life forever. Mehr is the one who suggested that Basu participate in the Ford Supermodel of the World contest.
* Was one of the judges for the 2004 Femina Miss India pageant.
* The song she featured in for Omkara called "Beedi" (which means cigarette) is a frontrunner for the title of "top song of 2006".
* Actor Vivek Oberoi discovered that Bipasha has a fear of heights when they were on a ferris-wheel for the filming of Omkara.
* She decided to learn swimming after a near-death experience in the filming of Shikhar-film.
Filmography
1. Acid Factory (2008) (announced)
2. Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) (filming)
3. Pankh (2008) (post-production)
4. Race (2008/I) .... Sonia
5. Mr. Fraud (2007) .... In double role
6. Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007) .... Rumana
7. Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007) .... Pooja Sahni
8. Dhoom:2 (2006) .... A.C.P. Sonali Bose/Monali Bose
... aka D:2 - Back in Action (India: English title: informal English alternative title)
9. Jaane Hoga Kya (2006) .... Aditi Chopra
10. Omkara (2006) .... Chamanbahar 'Billo'
11. Corporate (2006) .... Nishiganda Dasgupta
12. Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... (2006) .... Special Appearance (Song)
13. Phir Hera Pheri (2006) .... Anuradha
... aka Hera Pheri 2 (India: Hindi title)
14. Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) .... Varsha
... aka You Must Be Scared (International: English title)
15. Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) .... Sonia Berry
16. Shikhar (2005) .... Natasha
17. Apaharan (2005) .... Megha Basu
... aka Kidnap (International: English title)
18. No Entry (2005) .... Bobby
19. Barsaat (2005) .... Anna Virwani
... aka Barsaat: A Sublime Love Story (International: English title)
20. Sachein (2005) .... Manju
21. Chehraa (2005) .... Megha Joshi/Megha Diwan
22. Madhoshi (2004) .... Anupama Kaul
23. Rakht (2004) .... Dhristi
24. Rudraksh (2004) .... Dr. Gayetri
25. Aetbaar (2004) .... Ria Malhotra
... aka Aitbaar (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
26. Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) .... Khusboo
27. Zameen (2003) .... Nandini J. Rai
28. Footpath (2003) .... Sanjana Srivastav
29. Jism (2003) .... Sonia Khanna
30. Gunaah (2002) .... Inspector Prabha Narayan
31. Chor Machaaye Shor (2002) .... Insp. Ranjita
32. Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002) .... Ria
... aka My Friend's Wedding (International: English title)
33. Aankhen (2002) .... Raina (Special Appearance)
34. Raaz (2002) .... Sanjana Dhanraj
... aka Secret (International: English title)
35. Takkari Donga (2002) .... Panasa
36. Ajnabee (2001) .... 'Fake' Sonia/Neeta
Music Department:
1. Dhoom:2 (2006) (playback singer)
... aka D:2 - Back in Action (India: English title: informal English alternative title)
Thanks:
1. No Smoking (2007) (special thanks)
Self:
1. Om Shanti Om (2007) .... Herself
2. The New 7 Wonders of the World (2007) (TV) .... Herself - Host
3. 52nd Fair One Filmfare Awards (2007) (TV) .... Herself - Performer
4. "Koffee with Karan" .... Herself - Guest (1 episode)
- Episode #1.9 (????) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
5. Bollywood Remixed - Das indische Kino erobert den Westen (2004) .... Herself
6. 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003 (2004) (TV) .... Herself - Performer
7. Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003) .... Herself (special appearance)
8. Bollywood Sirens: Aishwarya's Greatest Hits (2003) (V) .... Herself (bonus songs)
Archive Footage:
1. "Koffee with Karan"
- Episode #1.4 (????) TV episode .... Herself
- Episode #1.7 (????) TV episode .... Herself
Bipasha Basu-Cinema Awards
2003: Zee Cine Award Dynamic Duo for Raaz (shared with Dino Morea)
2001: Filmfare Best Debut Award for Ajnabee
2006: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, for Ajnabee
2003: Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Dino Morea for Raaz
2006: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Coporate
2004: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Villain for Jism
2007: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Actress for Coporate
2006: Best Performance in a Song- Female for Beedi
2006: GIFA Best Actress for Coporate
2006: GIFA Best Actress critics for Coporate
2002: Sony faces of the Year (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh)
2004: Star's Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine for Raaz
2003: MTV style awards, Most Stylish Female
2005: Ranked number one in the Eastern Eye
2006: Anadalok Purashkar Award, Best Actress for Coporate
2006: Anand Bazar Patrika Award, Best Actress for Coporate
2007: All India Filmgoers award,Queen of hearts, for Omkara
BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KATHRINA KAIF PROFILE
Katrina Kaif born July 16, 1984, is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam films.
Personal life
Born in Hong Kong on July 16, 1984, Katrina is one of eight siblings, seven girls and one boy. Her parents are British citizens, with her father being originally from Kashmir, India. She grew up in Hawaii, and later moved to London, UK.
Professional life
Awards
* 2008: Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award
* 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes
2003 Boom Rina Kaif
2004 Malliswari Princess Malliswari Telugu film
2005 Sarkar Pooja
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya Sonia
Allari Pidugu Shwetha Telugu film
2006 Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye Jia A. Yashvardhan
Balram vs. Taradas Supriya Malayalam film
2007 Namastey London Jasmeet Singh
Apne Nandini
Partner Priya Jaisingh
Nanhe Jaisalmer Special appearance
Welcome Sanjana Shetty
2008 Race Sophia
Singh Is Kinng Releasing on August 8, 2008
Yuvraaj Releasing on October 24, 2008
Hello Special appearance
SCREEN NAME: Akshay Kumar
ORIGINAL NAME: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
NICK NAME: Akki, Raju, Rajiv
BORN: 9th September, 1967
BIRTH PLACE: Amritsar, Punjab, India
ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo
NATIONALITY: Indian
HEIGHT: 6'1"
WEIGHT: 82Kg
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
RELIGION: Hindu
MOTHER TONGUE: Punjabi
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY:
FATHER NAME: Hari Om Bhatia
MOTHER NAME:
SISTER: Alka Kapoor (Younger Sister)
SPOUSE: Twinkel Khanna (Married on Jan 14th, 2001)(Bollywood Actress)(Daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia)
SON: Araav (Born on Sep 14th , 2002)
HOBBIES: surfing, Volleyball, Cricket, Martial Arts, Sailing
LANGUAGES KNOWN: Punjabi , Hindi, English
FAVOURITES:
ACTORS: Amitabh Bachchan
FILMS: Deewar, Rocky
FOOD: Thai, Chinese. I can cook these dishes very well because I had spent early years of my life in Bangkok. All Home Cooked Dishes
RESTAURANT: Golden Dragon
MUSIC: I like soft music and prefer Indian music
COLOR: Black
VACATION SPOT: Mauritius
PERFUME: Cool Waters
EDUCATION: SCHOOL: Don Basco school , COLLEGE: Khalsa College
ADDRESS: 203 A Wing, Benzer, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400053
DEBUT FILM: Saugandh (1991)
OTHER FACTS: He trains himself every morning for 1.5 hrs
AWARDS: Filmfare award for best villian for "Ajnabee"
AKSHAY KUMAR CHILDHOOD PHOTO
AKSHAY KUMAR & TWINKLE KHANNA WEDDING PHOTO
AKSHAY KUMAR WITH HIS WIFE TWINKLE KHANNA
AKSHAY KUMAR & TWINKLE KHANNA'S SON ARAAV
AKSHAY KUMAR ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
WON/NOMINATED:
* ZEE CINE AWARDS (2005) - BEST ACTOR - NOMINATED - Waqt (2004)
* IIFA AWARDS (2005) - BEST COMEDIAN - NOMINATED - Garam Masala (2004)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (2005) - BEST COMEDIAN - WON - Garam Masala (2004)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (2004) - BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - NOMINATED - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2003) - Khakee (2003)
* BEST COMEDIAN-NOMINATED - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2003)
* IIFA AWARDS (2004) - BEST COMEDIAN - WON - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2003)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (2001) - BEST VILLAIN - WON - Ajnabee (2000)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (1994) - BEST ACTOR-NOMINATED - Yeh Dillagi (1993)
AS AN ACTOR:
* Tashan (2008)
* Bhool Bhulaiya (2007)
* Welcome (2007)
* Heyy Baby (2007)
* Namastey London (2007) .... Arjun Ballu Singh
* Bhagam Bhag (2006) .... Bunty
* Jaan-E-Mann (2006) .... Agastya Rao
* Phir Hera Pheri (2006) .... Raju
* Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) .... Aditya Malhotra
* Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006) .... Vicky
* Family: Ties of Blood (2006) .... Shekhar Bhatia
* Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) .... Raj Malhotra
* Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) .... Rocky Hiranandani
* Garam Masala (2005) .... Mac
* Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) .... Aditya Thakur
* Bewafaa (2005) .... Raja
* Insan (2005) .... Amjad
* Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) .... Major Rajeev Singh
* Aitraaz (2004) .... Raj Malhotra
* Hatya: The Murder (2004) .... Ravi R. Lal
* Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Sunny
* Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004) .... Inspector Ajay
* Aan: Men at Work (2004) .... DCP Hari Om Patnaik
* Police Force: An Inside Story (2004) .... Vijay Singh
* Khakee (2004) .... Sr. Inspector Shekhar Verma
* Andaaz (2003) .... Raj Malhotra
* Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003) .... Arjun
* Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) .... Atul
* Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) .... Guru Gulab Khatri
* Aankhen (2002) .... Vishwas Prajapati
* Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) .... Raj Malhotra
* Ajnabee (2001) .... Vikram Bajaj ((Vicky)
* Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) .... Ajay Kapoor
* Khiladi 420 (2000) .... Dev Kumar Malhotra
* Dhadkan (2000) .... Ram
* Hera Pheri (2000) .... Raju
* Jaanwar (1999) .... Badshah/Bapu Lohar
* Sangharsh (1999) .... Professor Aman Varma
* Zulmi (1999) .... Raj
* International Khiladi (1999) .... Rahul 'Devraj'
* Aarzoo (1999) .... Vijay Khanna
* Barood (1998) .... Jai Sharma
* Angaaray (1998) .... Amar
* Keemat: They Are Back (1998) .... Dev
* Aflatoon (1997) .... Rocky/Raja/Parimal Chaturvedi
* Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) .... Ajay (Special Appearance)
* Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) .... Raja
* Tarazu (1997) .... Inspector Ram Yadav
* Daava (1997) .... Inspector Arjun
* Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997) .... Inspector Vikram Singh
* Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997) .... Sikandar Davai
* Sapoot (1996) .... Prem
* Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) .... Akshay Malhotra
* Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996) .... Amar Varma
* Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) .... Inspector Vijay Kumar/Lallu
* Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Karan Singh
* Paandav (1995) .... Inspector Vijay Kumar
* Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994) .... Vijay Sinha
* Zaalim (1994) .... Ravi
* Zakhmi Dil (1994) .... Jaidev Anand
* Nazar Ke Samne (1994) .... Jai Kumar
* Suhaag (1994) .... Raj
* Ikke Pe Ikka (1994) .... Rajiv
* Amaanat (1994) .... Amar
* Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) .... Inspector Karan Joglekar
* Mohra (1994) .... Amar Saxena
* Jai Kishen (1994) .... Jai Verma/Kishen
* Yeh Dillagi (1994) .... Vijay Saigal
* Elaan (1994) .... Vishal Chaudhry
* Sainik (1993) .... Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
* Waqt Hamara Hai (1993) .... Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
* Kayda Kanoon (1993) .... Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
* Dil Ki Baazi (1993) .... Vijay
* Ashaant (1993) .... Vijay
* Deedar (1992) .... Anand K. Malhotra
* Khiladi (1992) .... Raj Malhotra
* Mr. Bond (1992) .... Mr. Bond
* Dancer (1991) .... Raju 'Raja'
* Saugandh (1991) .... Shiva
AS A PLAY BACK SINGER:
* Ajnabee (2001)
VIDYA BALAN PROFILE
Name: Vidya Balan
Born: January 1, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birth Place: Palghat, Kerala, India
Nationality: Indian
Mother Tongue: Tamil
Religion: Hindu
Occupation: Bollywood actress / Fashion model
Family:
Father: PR Balan - Vice President of ETC Channel
Mother: Home Maker
Siblings: Elder sister Priya
Marital status: Single
Education:
School: St. Antony's School
College: St. Xavier's College, Mumbai University. She has sociology degree
Likes: Indian classical music
Favorites:
Films: DDLJ, Dil Se, One fine day
Clothes: Saris
Food: Home-Cooked Food
Actor: Amitabh Bachchan
Actress: Madhuri Dixit
Other Facts: Vidya is spiritually inclined
Hobbies: Reading - All of Paulo Coelho’s books, listening to music and watching films
Debut Film: Bhaalo Theko (Bengali Movie-2003), Parineeta(In Hindi-2005)
Languages Known: Tamil, Hindi, English, Malayalam & Bengali
VIDYA BALAN WITH HER MOTHER
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
EARLY LIFE:
Although born in Palakkad to Tamil Iyer parents in Kerala, Vidya Balan grew up in Mumbai and attended St. Anthony's Girls High School, St. Xavier's College, Bombay and later the University of Mumbai. She graduated from college with a Sociology degree. She speaks several languages including Tamil, Malayalam, English, Hindi, and Bengali.
CAREER:
Vidya Balan, then Vidya Iyer, was signed to appear in the Malayalam film "Chakram", which was shelved. She was then signed in Tamil by Lingusamy for his Run, but for reasons undisclosed, she was dropped after a first schedule and replaced by Meera Jasmine. In the jinx driven industry Vidya was dropped from her second Tamil movie "Manasellam" opposite to Srikanth, on the grounds of 'non-performance' and replaced by Trisha Krishnan.
She then turned to television advertising. From 1998 onwards, she appeared in numerous television ads, many of which were directed by Pradeep Sarkar. She also took supporting roles in music videos, appearing with singers and bands such as Euphoria, Shubha Mudgal, and Pankaj Udhas, and acted in Hindi soap operas like Hum Paanch. She portrayed the role of Radhika Mathur in few episodes of season 1 of "Hum Paanch" (sitcom) which was first aired in 1995. Since she is obviously older than 13 in these episodes, her repeated claims to have been born in 1982 is believed to be false.
In 2005, she finally made her appearance on the big screen, in two movies. She appeared in a Bengali film, "Bhalo Theko", for which she won the Best Actress Anand Lok Puraskar award in Kolkata. Also in 2005, Balan made her Hindi film debut in "Parineeta". The film was very successful at the box office.
After the success of Parineeta the same producer who dropped Vidya Balan from Manasellam saying that she was not emoting properly & non photogenic, was after her to sign her opposite to none other than Kamal Hassan for Dasavatharam. But Vidya Balan rejected the offer and Asin Thottumkal was signed instead.
In 2006 she appeared opposite Sanjay Dutt in the film "Lage Raho Munna Bhai". The movie was a major hit within India and was ranked #1 on the box office for eight weeks after its release. Telugu Superstar Chiranjeevi who is enacting the remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai desperately wanted to sign Vidya Balan and the producer even offered her a remuneration of Rs. 1 crore, but Vidya Balan was not tempted to return South again.
Vidya was recently seen in a supporting role in Mani Ratnam's Guru; she played a woman with a physical disability and she played a woman with amnesia in the multi-starrer "Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love". Her latest release is "Eklavya: The Royal Guard" which got mixed reviews.
Vidya's next release will be Priyadarshan's version of malayalam hit "Manichitrathazhu" that roughly translates to "magic lock". The movie is about the mysteries of superstitions, supernatural power and split personality. Vidya essays the role immortalised by Shobana, who had bagged the Best Actress Award in 1990. Priyadarshan worked in the second unit of the original as a tribute to his master Fazil. Priyadarshan thought that Vidya Balan is a good dancer as she was a Palakkad Brahmin. He was shocked to discover that the actress has two left feet. But Vidya took it as a challenge and supposed to have practised hard for the crucial dance sequence in the climax where the Ganga transforms into the dancer Nagavalli by personality disorder.
PERSONAL LIFE:
Her father, P. R. Balan, is the Vice President of ETC Channel and her mother is a housewife.
In a video interview, Vidya has stated that she is "extremely spiritual", has a "firm faith in God" and visits temples everyday .
Gossip columnists linked Vidya with one of her co-stars, John Abraham. She strongly denied the allegations, saying that the rumors were "vile".
VIDYA BALAN TRIVIA:
* Speaks English, Hindi amd Tamil. After filming "Parineeta (2005)", can also speak Bengali quite well.
* She has been linked to actor, Madhavan several times: she has paired with him in Guru and was set to pair with him in Run. Other films such as Suryamukhi, Stella, Once More and Oru Naal Podhuma were announced with the pair of them in the lead roles only to be called off or postponed.
* A Tamilian from Kerala, she hails from the Iyer community in Palakkad, on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
* Vidya Balan was signed to appear in the Malayalam film Chakram, but the film was abandoned mid-way through production
* She is from the Iyer community
* She made her debut as a model in a Surf Excel advertisement in 1998
* She decided to join films the day she interacted with Shabana Azmi while in college
* She is trained in Carnatic music
* Vidya had to go through 40 screen tests and 17 make-up shoots before she was chosen for the lead role in Parineeta
* Vidya Balan has acted in more than 25 ad films, most of which were directed by Pradeep Sarkar
* Did her schooling from St. Antony's School and later on at St. Xavier's College where she graduated in Sociology. She soon started work on her MA from Mumbai University when she was offered a role in a Malayalam film starring Mohanlal, but it was later shelved due to issues with the director.
* Listed as number 8 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)
VIDYA BALAN PERSONAL QUOTES:
"Neither of my first two Malayalam films got completed, and I walked out of the third, a Tamil film, because I was not comfortable. I was replaced in another Tamil film with the excuse that I could not act. They made me feel ugly to the point where I was scared to look in the mirror. In retrospect I thank God, and by God's grace today the going is good."
"I have enjoyed the success my work has brought me. Some might say I haven’t really struggled to be successful. I think it is my perspective that is utopian. My state of mind is positive and peaceful. And I dare to dream"
"Our city has been ravaged by the monsoon. There's mayhem and disorder every where. Lives have been lost and property destroyed."
"My attitude towards the tragedy has been mixed - on the one hand, I have utmost faith. On the other hand, I question the powers above. Property is replaceable, life is not. Why have innocents died? I have asked myself this question again and again. It's when a tragedy of this scale that has no apparent reason occurs that I wonder how I can continue to look at the brighter side of life... The answer eludes me."
"I am extremely spiritual. Spirituality, for me, is unmoving faith in the force above. Though I have firm faith in God, I refuse to follow meaningless rituals. And I am certainly not superstitious. I believe there is one supreme power, a governing force that rules the world. I derive my strength from that force. It could be a manifestation of the sun or the moon. I call it God."
"Even in times of adversity, I believe everything that happens, happens for the best. I am a die-hard optimist. People say this bent of mind is fatalistic but I don't think so. There's a light at the end of every tunnel. Every moment I think God is around me, there's never any reason to fear. I have never slotted things as good and bad - they are always good and not so-good. I believe we should make the most of what we have."
"I have enjoyed the success my work has brought me. Some might say I haven't really struggled to be successful. I think it is my perspective that is utopian. My state of mind is positive and peaceful. And I dare to dream."
"I must say Mumbai is a relatively safe city for women. They can and they do deal with hooliganisn when they have to be. For years I was train commuter in Mumbai. And I was a victim of eve-teasing a lot many times. There have been instances when I've slapped men and screamed at them for staring or misbehaving.I was warned against retaliation. But I think if male aggression isn't nipped in the bud, they finally gather the courage to get worse in their behaviour. Societal fear is so large that women keep quiet when they're subjected to indecent behaviour. Not me. When I commuted by train I'd pull up men for staring at me. As a woman you instinctively know a man's intention by the way he shakes your hand."
"Neither of my first two Malayalam films got completed, and I walked out of the third, a Tamil film, because I was not comfortable. I was replaced in another Tamil film with the excuse that I could not act. They made me feel ugly to the point where I was scared to look in the mirror. In retrospect I thank God, and by God's grace today the going is good."
VIDYA BALAN AWARDS:
Winner:
* 2005: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female for Parineeta
* 2005: Star's Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine for Parineeta
* 2005: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female for Parineeta
* 2005: Filmfare Best Debut Award for Parineeta
* 2005: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut for Parineeta
* 2005: International Indian Film Academy Awards, Best Female Debut for Parineeta
* 2005: Anand Lok Puraskar Award, Best Actress for Bhalo Theko
Nominations:
* 2007 : International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Actress for Lage Raho Munnabhai
VIDYA BALAN FILMOGRAPHY:
* 2007 -Halla Bol
* 2007 -Bhool Bhulaiya
* 2007 -Heyy Baby
* 2007 -Eklavya: The Royal Guard
* 2007- Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love
* 2007- Guru
* 2006- Lage Raho Munna Bhai
* 2005 -Parineeta
* 2003- Bhaalo Theko
SALMAN KHAN PROFILE
Moody and unpredicatable. Can be very caring, very protective, very loving, and also childishly petulant.
Style of Clothing:
Plus Points :
Debut Film: Biwi Ho to Aisi (1988)
Address: 3, Galaxy Apartments, B.J. Road, Band Stand Bandra, Mumbai 400050
SALMAN KHAN FAMILY PHOTO
SALMAN KHAN WITH HIS MOM SALMA & STEP-MOM HELEN
SALMAN KHAN WITH HIS BROTHERS ARBAAZ & SOHAIL
SALMAN KHAN MOM SALMA & DAD SALIM KHAN
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
CAREER:
PERSONAL LIFE:
SALMAN KHAN WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND KATRINA KAIF
CONTROVERIES:
Legal troubles:
Relationship troubles:
SALMAN KHAN AWARDS & NOMINATIONS:
Filmfare Awards:
Winner:
Nominated:
Star Screen Awards:
Zee Cine Awards:
Bollywood Movie Awards:
SALMAN KHAN TRIVIA:
*Arrested and jailed for poaching endangered wild animals after allegedly shooting a rare black antelope near Jodhpur. [12 October 1998]
*Frequently gets rid of his T-Shirt in his films to show his muscles.
*Hindi megastar
*Arrested by police under the charge of having connection with underworld mafia. He was also questioned about Bharat Shah, a producer of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) since Shah has also been linked with underworld mafia. [2000]
*One of the three Khans that ruled Bollywood in the 90s. The other two are Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan.
*Son of Salim Khan, half of the famed Salim-Javed writing team.
*Frequently visits sick children in hospitals, and also goes often to donate blood.
*Exercises daily. Feels the day was incomplete without a workout.
*Loves visiting London.
* Was voted 7th best-looking man in the world by People Magazine.
*Arrested for culpable homicide following the death of a man in a car accident in Bombay. Mr Khan was involved in an incident in which several homeless people were hit by a car in an area of north Bombay. The film star has been charged with "culpable homicide not amounting to murder". He also faces charges of drunk driving and not having a valid licence. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 10 years. [October 2002]
*Had a well publicised affair with Aishwarya Rai which lasted 2 years. Apparently his endless tantrums traumatized her enough to give a press conference in spring 2003 where she declared that she would never work with him again for personal reasons.
* Was accused in another press conference in spring 2003 by Vivek Oberoi to have called the latter 41 times during one night and threatened him with death as well.
*Brother of Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan and Arpita Khan.
*Not only is he a health freak, he also loves to initiate people who aren't as health-conscious as himself into workouts. He forced co-star Anil Kapoor to work out at the gymnasium every day. While Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan are his early trainees.
*His favorite actor is Sylvester Stallone.
* Model turned actress Malaika was his sister-in-law. Actor turned director Atul Agnihotri was his brother-in-law.
*Best friends with Sanjay Dutt. Also has a very strong friendship with Sushmita Sen
*He was an excellent swimmer in his school days and was even tipped for representing the country one day.
*In his early days as a struggling actor he never used his father's name and influence like many other heroes with relatives in the industry. He used to visit producers on his own and audition for roles.
*Always believes in giving newcomers a chance. So he spares time in between shots to listen to their scrip ideas, and credits this to his memory of when he was a newcomer.
SALMAN KHAN PERSONAL QUOTES:
SALMAN KHAN FILMOGRAPHY:
As Actor:
As Writer:
Miscellaneous Crew:
Bollywood Actress BIPASHA BASU Biography
Born : January 7, 1979 (1979-01-07) (age 29)
Delhi, India
Occupation : Film actress, model
Bipasha Basu ( (born January 7, 1979) is an Indian Bollywood actress and model. She was the winner of the Ford's Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest for 1996 and is currently one of the mainstream actresses in Bollywood. She is often cited by popular magazines and newspapers as one of Asia's sexiest women.
Early Life
Born on January 7, 1979 in New Delhi, India, Basu hails from a Bengali family. She is the second of three daughters to her parents, the elder being Bidisha, and the younger—Vijayeta. Although she was born in Delhi, her family later moved to Kolkata.
According to her, she had come into modelling and acting quite by accident, because initially she had planned to study medicine. studied science till the 12th standard, at the notable Kolkata high school Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, and later took up commerce and studied at The Bhawanipur Gujarati Education Society College in Kolkata where she also did modelling and rampshows partime. Although, as pointed above, she intended to become a doctor, her aversion for dissections made her opt for chartered accountancy. However, in 1996, she met well-known model Mehr Jessia in Kolkata; the latter suggested that Basu take part in the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest. She eventually participated, and won the contest.
Career
After winning the Ford Godrej Cinthol contest, Basu was flown to New York by the Ford Company, where she had a successful modelling career.
Basu made her debut film in Abbas Mustan's Ajnabee, with Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol and Kareena Kapoor. She played a married woman who goes all out to woo her husband’s married friend, and eventually won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for her performance.
After a number film, next year in 2002, Basu starred in Vikram Bhatt's thriller Raaz. The film was a big commercial success and surfaced as the biggest hit of that year. Her performance in the film, she received her first Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare.
Besides acting, Bips, as her friends call her, did the famous video "Tu" for Sonu Nigam's album, Kismat and made a guest appearance in Jay Sean's music video Stolen.
In 2006, she won popular acclaim for her performance in an Item number during the song Beedi in the film Omkara. The song was a national hit, and Basu's pictuarization was appreciated.
In 2006, she won popular acclaim for her performance in an Item number during the song Beedi in the film Omkara. The song was a national hit, and Basu's pictuarization was appreciated.
Personal life
Relationships
Basu is currently dating actor John Abraham, They have been dating since late 2002. She previously dated fellow Bollywood actors Milind Soman and Dino Morea. During the summer of 2007 when after announcing the New Seven Wonders to the world Basu and another guest Cristiano Ronaldo were caught kissing at a nightclub in Lisbon, Portugal.
However, both parties have denied rumours of a relationship and say that they are nothing more than 'just friends'.
Even though Basu is a practicing Hindu and Abraham is a Christian, both families have accepted the couple. Basu has stated in an interview that though she was raised a Hindu, she believes that all religious groups deserve respect.
Controversies
On February 28th of 2002 Basu was molested by a man in a public nightclub in Mumbai. Basu's boyfriend John Abraham then chased the youth and thrashed him severely. Basu was reported to have left the nightclub crying. The police were notified, but any charges against the couple dropped almost immediately due to Basu's status and the circumstances under which the fight had taken place.
In 2006, Basu claimed to have been harassed by organizers of the India Day Parade in Edison, New Jersey. Basu was initially scheduled to lead the parade on August 13, 2006. Basu eventually appeared on stage late, according to her, because of the harassment. She said, "I wanted to attend the parade, but I could not." She explained that she was harassed physically and mentally in the car by two people who were taking her to the parade.
Actress Nidhi Gill of ‘’’Bipasha-the Black Beauty’’’ sent Basu a legal notice complaining that Basu had made derogatory remarks about the movie she had not even seen.
A cosmetic surgeon notified the press recently that Basu had failed to pay him for her alleged silicone implants four years after receiving them.
Philanthropy
Basu created her own website so that her fans could contact her and each other (http://www.bipashabasunet.com). All proceeds donated to and received by this website will go directly towards the Make A Wish Foundation.
On January 10th of 2007 Basu danced with sex workers at a charity drive in order to raise AIDS awareness in India and promote safe-sex.
Due to her boyfriend John Abraham's care for animals, Basu is now an animal rights activist and is a member of PFA and PETA.
Miscellaneous Facts
* In November 2007, U.K. magazine Eastern Eye named Basu "Sexiest Woman in Asia".
* Basu is often touted as the sexiest woman in Asia.
* Basu stated that she believes Mehr Jesia is her godmother, as it was a chance encounter with Mehr that changed her life forever. Mehr is the one who suggested that Basu participate in the Ford Supermodel of the World contest.
* Was one of the judges for the 2004 Femina Miss India pageant.
* The song she featured in for Omkara called "Beedi" (which means cigarette) is a frontrunner for the title of "top song of 2006".
* Actor Vivek Oberoi discovered that Bipasha has a fear of heights when they were on a ferris-wheel for the filming of Omkara.
* She decided to learn swimming after a near-death experience in the filming of Shikhar-film.
Filmography
1. Acid Factory (2008) (announced)
2. Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) (filming)
3. Pankh (2008) (post-production)
4. Race (2008/I) .... Sonia
5. Mr. Fraud (2007) .... In double role
6. Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007) .... Rumana
7. Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007) .... Pooja Sahni
8. Dhoom:2 (2006) .... A.C.P. Sonali Bose/Monali Bose
... aka D:2 - Back in Action (India: English title: informal English alternative title)
9. Jaane Hoga Kya (2006) .... Aditi Chopra
10. Omkara (2006) .... Chamanbahar 'Billo'
11. Corporate (2006) .... Nishiganda Dasgupta
12. Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... (2006) .... Special Appearance (Song)
13. Phir Hera Pheri (2006) .... Anuradha
... aka Hera Pheri 2 (India: Hindi title)
14. Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) .... Varsha
... aka You Must Be Scared (International: English title)
15. Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) .... Sonia Berry
16. Shikhar (2005) .... Natasha
17. Apaharan (2005) .... Megha Basu
... aka Kidnap (International: English title)
18. No Entry (2005) .... Bobby
19. Barsaat (2005) .... Anna Virwani
... aka Barsaat: A Sublime Love Story (International: English title)
20. Sachein (2005) .... Manju
21. Chehraa (2005) .... Megha Joshi/Megha Diwan
22. Madhoshi (2004) .... Anupama Kaul
23. Rakht (2004) .... Dhristi
24. Rudraksh (2004) .... Dr. Gayetri
25. Aetbaar (2004) .... Ria Malhotra
... aka Aitbaar (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
26. Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) .... Khusboo
27. Zameen (2003) .... Nandini J. Rai
28. Footpath (2003) .... Sanjana Srivastav
29. Jism (2003) .... Sonia Khanna
30. Gunaah (2002) .... Inspector Prabha Narayan
31. Chor Machaaye Shor (2002) .... Insp. Ranjita
32. Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002) .... Ria
... aka My Friend's Wedding (International: English title)
33. Aankhen (2002) .... Raina (Special Appearance)
34. Raaz (2002) .... Sanjana Dhanraj
... aka Secret (International: English title)
35. Takkari Donga (2002) .... Panasa
36. Ajnabee (2001) .... 'Fake' Sonia/Neeta
Music Department:
1. Dhoom:2 (2006) (playback singer)
... aka D:2 - Back in Action (India: English title: informal English alternative title)
Thanks:
1. No Smoking (2007) (special thanks)
Self:
1. Om Shanti Om (2007) .... Herself
2. The New 7 Wonders of the World (2007) (TV) .... Herself - Host
3. 52nd Fair One Filmfare Awards (2007) (TV) .... Herself - Performer
4. "Koffee with Karan" .... Herself - Guest (1 episode)
- Episode #1.9 (????) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
5. Bollywood Remixed - Das indische Kino erobert den Westen (2004) .... Herself
6. 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003 (2004) (TV) .... Herself - Performer
7. Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003) .... Herself (special appearance)
8. Bollywood Sirens: Aishwarya's Greatest Hits (2003) (V) .... Herself (bonus songs)
Archive Footage:
1. "Koffee with Karan"
- Episode #1.4 (????) TV episode .... Herself
- Episode #1.7 (????) TV episode .... Herself
Bipasha Basu-Cinema Awards
2003: Zee Cine Award Dynamic Duo for Raaz (shared with Dino Morea)
2001: Filmfare Best Debut Award for Ajnabee
2006: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, for Ajnabee
2003: Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Dino Morea for Raaz
2006: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Coporate
2004: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Villain for Jism
2007: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Actress for Coporate
2006: Best Performance in a Song- Female for Beedi
2006: GIFA Best Actress for Coporate
2006: GIFA Best Actress critics for Coporate
2002: Sony faces of the Year (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh)
2004: Star's Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine for Raaz
2003: MTV style awards, Most Stylish Female
2005: Ranked number one in the Eastern Eye
2006: Anadalok Purashkar Award, Best Actress for Coporate
2006: Anand Bazar Patrika Award, Best Actress for Coporate
2007: All India Filmgoers award,Queen of hearts, for Omkara
BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KATHRINA KAIF PROFILE
Katrina Kaif born July 16, 1984, is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam films.
Personal life
Born in Hong Kong on July 16, 1984, Katrina is one of eight siblings, seven girls and one boy. Her parents are British citizens, with her father being originally from Kashmir, India. She grew up in Hawaii, and later moved to London, UK.
Professional life
At the age of 14, Kaif started modeling for a jewelry campaign in London, and was subsequently discovered by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003).
She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modeling assignments. However, filmmakers were at first hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings, such as her inability to speak Hindi without a heavy accent. Films that did feature her usually had her voice dubbed over by a native speaker of the film's language.
Awards
* 2008: Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award
* 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes
2003 Boom Rina Kaif
2004 Malliswari Princess Malliswari Telugu film
2005 Sarkar Pooja
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya Sonia
Allari Pidugu Shwetha Telugu film
2006 Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye Jia A. Yashvardhan
Balram vs. Taradas Supriya Malayalam film
2007 Namastey London Jasmeet Singh
Apne Nandini
Partner Priya Jaisingh
Nanhe Jaisalmer Special appearance
Welcome Sanjana Shetty
2008 Race Sophia
Singh Is Kinng Releasing on August 8, 2008
Yuvraaj Releasing on October 24, 2008
Hello Special appearance
AKSHAY KUMAR PROFILE
SCREEN NAME: Akshay Kumar
ORIGINAL NAME: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
NICK NAME: Akki, Raju, Rajiv
BORN: 9th September, 1967
BIRTH PLACE: Amritsar, Punjab, India
ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo
NATIONALITY: Indian
HEIGHT: 6'1"
WEIGHT: 82Kg
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
RELIGION: Hindu
MOTHER TONGUE: Punjabi
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY:
FATHER NAME: Hari Om Bhatia
MOTHER NAME:
SISTER: Alka Kapoor (Younger Sister)
SPOUSE: Twinkel Khanna (Married on Jan 14th, 2001)(Bollywood Actress)(Daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia)
SON: Araav (Born on Sep 14th , 2002)
HOBBIES: surfing, Volleyball, Cricket, Martial Arts, Sailing
LANGUAGES KNOWN: Punjabi , Hindi, English
FAVOURITES:
ACTORS: Amitabh Bachchan
FILMS: Deewar, Rocky
FOOD: Thai, Chinese. I can cook these dishes very well because I had spent early years of my life in Bangkok. All Home Cooked Dishes
RESTAURANT: Golden Dragon
MUSIC: I like soft music and prefer Indian music
COLOR: Black
VACATION SPOT: Mauritius
PERFUME: Cool Waters
EDUCATION: SCHOOL: Don Basco school , COLLEGE: Khalsa College
ADDRESS: 203 A Wing, Benzer, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400053
DEBUT FILM: Saugandh (1991)
OTHER FACTS: He trains himself every morning for 1.5 hrs
AWARDS: Filmfare award for best villian for "Ajnabee"
AKSHAY KUMAR ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Akshay Kumar (born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, on September 9, 1967) is a popular Bollywood film actor. During the 90s, Kumar was known as the action hero of Bollywood. Since then, balancing commercial crowd attracting with critical success, he has established himself as one of the leading actors of the industry.
Akshay Kumar lived in Delhi for some time before moving to Mumbai. He lived in Koliwada which was a Punjabi dominated area. And then moved to Amritsar. He studied at Don Basco school and then Khalsa College, where he took an interest in sports.
He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a Chef. His fall into acting came when producer Pramod Chakravarthy, saw his portfolio and offered the lead role in Deedar.
His first Bollywood film was "Saugandh" in 1991 which was unnoticed.
His first major hit was the 1992 thriller film "Khiladi". 1993 saw a drop as many of his films failed to do well. However, 1994 proved to be a good year for Kumar as he followed up his success with Khiladi with the action thriller "Main Khiladi Tu Anari" and the action hit "Mohra" which was one of the highest grossing films of the year. Later that year, Yash Chopra signed him for the romantic film "Yeh Dillagi" which was also a success. He received appreciation for his performance in this film, where he played a romantic role which was different compared to his action roles. Consequently, he received various nominations for Best Actor award at the Filmfare and Star Screen ceremonies. All these achievements, promoted Kumar as one of the most successful actors of that year.
In 1995, along with his share of unsuccessful movies, he starred in the third film in his Khiladi series Sabse Bada Khiladi, which was another hit. He proved to have success with the Khiladi series, as in the next year he starred in the fourth hit film with Khiladi in the title, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi opposite Rekha and Raveena Tandon, which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.
In 1997, he made an extended guest appearance in Yash Chopra's hit film Dil To Pagal Hai, for which he received a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination.
In the same year, he attempted a comedy role with the fifth film in the Khiladi series, Mr and Mrs Khiladi which was unsuccessful. Along with this film, his next few Khiladi films went on to fail at the box office. In 1999, he received critical acclaim for his roles in the films Sangharsh and in the box office hit Jaanwar.
In 2000 he starred in the comedy "Hera Pheri" (2000) which was a success and showcased his talent at doing comedy just as well as action or romantic roles. He also starred in the romantic film Dhadkan later that same year which was also a box office hit. In 2001, Kumar played a negative role in the film Ajnabee for which he won much acclaim as well as the Filmfare Best Villain Award.
After the success of Hera Pheri, he starred in many successful comedy films which include Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Garam Masala (2005)
Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles he also displayed a flair for dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001), Ajnabee (2001), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) which did moderately well in India, but was a hit overseas.
In 2006 he starred in a sequel to "Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri" which was a huge success at the box office.
Later that year he starred alongside Salman Khan in the romantic musical film Jaan-E-Mann which did not do as well as expected at the box office. Though the film under-performed, his role as a shy, lovable nerd was praised. He ended the year with Bhagam Bhag which was a success.
His first release of 2007, "Namastey London" was critically and commercially successful in India and overseas.The film is currently the second highest grossing film of 2007.
Akshay is also a brand ambassador for products like XBOX 360, Thumps Up etc and is an active stage performer. He led the Heat 2006 world tour which also starred Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.
After being engaged to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, they finally married on January 14, 2001. Their son named Araav was born in September 15, 2002.
In July 2007, a leading Mumbai tabloid newspaper printed a story saying that Kumar and his wife had fallen out and Kumar had moved out of his home, staying at a hotel instead. On 26 July 2007 the couple sent a legal notice to the tabloid, declaring that the rumour was false. Kumar said:
“ The article is a clear representation of careless and irresponsible journalism. The freedom of press comes with responsibilities, which seems to have been put aside to give way to shock value journalism."
* Studied martial arts in Hong Kong before becoming an actor.
* Dated most of his co-stars including Pooja Batra, Raveena Tandon and Rekha (before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna).
* Was a martial arts teacher. One of his students suggested he model and he was soon offered films after his success as a model.
* Dated Shilpa Shetty twice before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna.
* Has a son with wife Twinkle Khanna named Araav born 15th September 2002. Became an uncle when sister-in-law Rinke Saran gave birth to a baby girl on 19 October 2004.
* Won Best Villain award for 'Ajnabee (2001)' as it was his first ever award since his career started in 1991.
* He is the son-in-law of Bollywood mega-star, Rajesh Khanna and actress, Dimple Kapadia, as well as the brother-in-law of actress Rinke Khanna.
ACCORDING TO AKSHAY KUMAR HE IS CRAZY ABOUT THE FOLLOWING THINGS IN HIS LIFE:
EARLY LIFE
Akshay Kumar lived in Delhi for some time before moving to Mumbai. He lived in Koliwada which was a Punjabi dominated area. And then moved to Amritsar. He studied at Don Basco school and then Khalsa College, where he took an interest in sports.
He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a Chef. His fall into acting came when producer Pramod Chakravarthy, saw his portfolio and offered the lead role in Deedar.
CAREER
His first Bollywood film was "Saugandh" in 1991 which was unnoticed.
His first major hit was the 1992 thriller film "Khiladi". 1993 saw a drop as many of his films failed to do well. However, 1994 proved to be a good year for Kumar as he followed up his success with Khiladi with the action thriller "Main Khiladi Tu Anari" and the action hit "Mohra" which was one of the highest grossing films of the year. Later that year, Yash Chopra signed him for the romantic film "Yeh Dillagi" which was also a success. He received appreciation for his performance in this film, where he played a romantic role which was different compared to his action roles. Consequently, he received various nominations for Best Actor award at the Filmfare and Star Screen ceremonies. All these achievements, promoted Kumar as one of the most successful actors of that year.
In 1995, along with his share of unsuccessful movies, he starred in the third film in his Khiladi series Sabse Bada Khiladi, which was another hit. He proved to have success with the Khiladi series, as in the next year he starred in the fourth hit film with Khiladi in the title, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi opposite Rekha and Raveena Tandon, which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.
In 1997, he made an extended guest appearance in Yash Chopra's hit film Dil To Pagal Hai, for which he received a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination.
In the same year, he attempted a comedy role with the fifth film in the Khiladi series, Mr and Mrs Khiladi which was unsuccessful. Along with this film, his next few Khiladi films went on to fail at the box office. In 1999, he received critical acclaim for his roles in the films Sangharsh and in the box office hit Jaanwar.
In 2000 he starred in the comedy "Hera Pheri" (2000) which was a success and showcased his talent at doing comedy just as well as action or romantic roles. He also starred in the romantic film Dhadkan later that same year which was also a box office hit. In 2001, Kumar played a negative role in the film Ajnabee for which he won much acclaim as well as the Filmfare Best Villain Award.
After the success of Hera Pheri, he starred in many successful comedy films which include Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Garam Masala (2005)
Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles he also displayed a flair for dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001), Ajnabee (2001), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) which did moderately well in India, but was a hit overseas.
In 2006 he starred in a sequel to "Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri" which was a huge success at the box office.
Later that year he starred alongside Salman Khan in the romantic musical film Jaan-E-Mann which did not do as well as expected at the box office. Though the film under-performed, his role as a shy, lovable nerd was praised. He ended the year with Bhagam Bhag which was a success.
His first release of 2007, "Namastey London" was critically and commercially successful in India and overseas.The film is currently the second highest grossing film of 2007.
Akshay is also a brand ambassador for products like XBOX 360, Thumps Up etc and is an active stage performer. He led the Heat 2006 world tour which also starred Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.
PERSONAL LIFE
After being engaged to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, they finally married on January 14, 2001. Their son named Araav was born in September 15, 2002.
CONTROVERSY
In July 2007, a leading Mumbai tabloid newspaper printed a story saying that Kumar and his wife had fallen out and Kumar had moved out of his home, staying at a hotel instead. On 26 July 2007 the couple sent a legal notice to the tabloid, declaring that the rumour was false. Kumar said:
“ The article is a clear representation of careless and irresponsible journalism. The freedom of press comes with responsibilities, which seems to have been put aside to give way to shock value journalism."
AKSHAY KUMAR TRIVIA
* Studied martial arts in Hong Kong before becoming an actor.
* Dated most of his co-stars including Pooja Batra, Raveena Tandon and Rekha (before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna).
* Was a martial arts teacher. One of his students suggested he model and he was soon offered films after his success as a model.
* Dated Shilpa Shetty twice before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna.
* Has a son with wife Twinkle Khanna named Araav born 15th September 2002. Became an uncle when sister-in-law Rinke Saran gave birth to a baby girl on 19 October 2004.
* Won Best Villain award for 'Ajnabee (2001)' as it was his first ever award since his career started in 1991.
* He is the son-in-law of Bollywood mega-star, Rajesh Khanna and actress, Dimple Kapadia, as well as the brother-in-law of actress Rinke Khanna.
ACCORDING TO AKSHAY KUMAR HE IS CRAZY ABOUT THE FOLLOWING THINGS IN HIS LIFE:
My Wife: Tina (Twinkle Khanna) is a perfect homemaker. She is an independent woman and she is making a lot of money in her interior decoration business. I am fascinated by the way she conducts her business. She has a positive approach to life, and that works well for me. We are completely opposites, I guess we got together because opposites attract. Tina is outgoing, I'm not. She speaks her mind, I don't.
My Sister: Alka is the most beautiful woman I have seen. I admire the way she runs her spa, Aroma Garden. She makes people look beautiful – as beautiful as her...
My Son: Aarav calls me Deda, I too called my dad the same. Recently I bought him a piggy-bank, which has become his favourite possession. He is learning to save in this piggy-bank from this age, which is a good habit. Whenever I am shooting in Mumbai, I take a lunch break, during which I pick Aarav up from his school and eat with him.
My Motorbike: My father gave me my heavymetal blue motorbike. I ride the bike sometimes to the studios and have also used it for photoshoots. The day Tina launched her store, White Window, I was running late for the event. So I rode my bike and zoomed in on time. Every week I clean the bike myself, I don't allow anyone else to touch it.
My Nano iPod: This is my latest obsession and I am hooked on to it. I am not a gizmo person, but I off late I have started surfing the Internet on my laptop, and download tracks in my iPod. My iPod has rap, hip-hop, club music, Spanish music. Recently when I was in Mauritius, I heard a Spanish track on the radio and I drove everyone crazy, asking for the song. Now I have it in my iPod.
Sweets and Mangoes: I am a mithai lover. I love those desi ghee Punjabi sweets and desserts. I love mangoes too. This summer I will be travelling for my world tour but I have asked my friends to get me Alphonso mangoes and other mithais from Mumbai. (Akki is so fond of mangoes that Vipul Shah incorporated it in his film, Waqt)
My DVDs: I try and watch at least one international film a day. I buy DVDs by the dozen. My alltime favourite film is Life Is Beautiful and I cry by the buckets whenever I see it. Jean Luc Goddard's Breathless is another favourite of mine. I wish someone in India could make a film like this.
My Sister: Alka is the most beautiful woman I have seen. I admire the way she runs her spa, Aroma Garden. She makes people look beautiful – as beautiful as her...
My Son: Aarav calls me Deda, I too called my dad the same. Recently I bought him a piggy-bank, which has become his favourite possession. He is learning to save in this piggy-bank from this age, which is a good habit. Whenever I am shooting in Mumbai, I take a lunch break, during which I pick Aarav up from his school and eat with him.
My Motorbike: My father gave me my heavymetal blue motorbike. I ride the bike sometimes to the studios and have also used it for photoshoots. The day Tina launched her store, White Window, I was running late for the event. So I rode my bike and zoomed in on time. Every week I clean the bike myself, I don't allow anyone else to touch it.
My Nano iPod: This is my latest obsession and I am hooked on to it. I am not a gizmo person, but I off late I have started surfing the Internet on my laptop, and download tracks in my iPod. My iPod has rap, hip-hop, club music, Spanish music. Recently when I was in Mauritius, I heard a Spanish track on the radio and I drove everyone crazy, asking for the song. Now I have it in my iPod.
Sweets and Mangoes: I am a mithai lover. I love those desi ghee Punjabi sweets and desserts. I love mangoes too. This summer I will be travelling for my world tour but I have asked my friends to get me Alphonso mangoes and other mithais from Mumbai. (Akki is so fond of mangoes that Vipul Shah incorporated it in his film, Waqt)
My DVDs: I try and watch at least one international film a day. I buy DVDs by the dozen. My alltime favourite film is Life Is Beautiful and I cry by the buckets whenever I see it. Jean Luc Goddard's Breathless is another favourite of mine. I wish someone in India could make a film like this.
AKSHAY KUMAR AWARDS
WON/NOMINATED:
* ZEE CINE AWARDS (2005) - BEST ACTOR - NOMINATED - Waqt (2004)
* IIFA AWARDS (2005) - BEST COMEDIAN - NOMINATED - Garam Masala (2004)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (2005) - BEST COMEDIAN - WON - Garam Masala (2004)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (2004) - BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - NOMINATED - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2003) - Khakee (2003)
* BEST COMEDIAN-NOMINATED - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2003)
* IIFA AWARDS (2004) - BEST COMEDIAN - WON - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2003)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (2001) - BEST VILLAIN - WON - Ajnabee (2000)
* FILMFARE AWARDS (1994) - BEST ACTOR-NOMINATED - Yeh Dillagi (1993)
AKSHAY KUMAR FILMOGRAPHY
AS AN ACTOR:
* Tashan (2008)
* Bhool Bhulaiya (2007)
* Welcome (2007)
* Heyy Baby (2007)
* Namastey London (2007) .... Arjun Ballu Singh
* Bhagam Bhag (2006) .... Bunty
* Jaan-E-Mann (2006) .... Agastya Rao
* Phir Hera Pheri (2006) .... Raju
* Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) .... Aditya Malhotra
* Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006) .... Vicky
* Family: Ties of Blood (2006) .... Shekhar Bhatia
* Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) .... Raj Malhotra
* Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) .... Rocky Hiranandani
* Garam Masala (2005) .... Mac
* Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) .... Aditya Thakur
* Bewafaa (2005) .... Raja
* Insan (2005) .... Amjad
* Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) .... Major Rajeev Singh
* Aitraaz (2004) .... Raj Malhotra
* Hatya: The Murder (2004) .... Ravi R. Lal
* Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Sunny
* Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004) .... Inspector Ajay
* Aan: Men at Work (2004) .... DCP Hari Om Patnaik
* Police Force: An Inside Story (2004) .... Vijay Singh
* Khakee (2004) .... Sr. Inspector Shekhar Verma
* Andaaz (2003) .... Raj Malhotra
* Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003) .... Arjun
* Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) .... Atul
* Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) .... Guru Gulab Khatri
* Aankhen (2002) .... Vishwas Prajapati
* Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) .... Raj Malhotra
* Ajnabee (2001) .... Vikram Bajaj ((Vicky)
* Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) .... Ajay Kapoor
* Khiladi 420 (2000) .... Dev Kumar Malhotra
* Dhadkan (2000) .... Ram
* Hera Pheri (2000) .... Raju
* Jaanwar (1999) .... Badshah/Bapu Lohar
* Sangharsh (1999) .... Professor Aman Varma
* Zulmi (1999) .... Raj
* International Khiladi (1999) .... Rahul 'Devraj'
* Aarzoo (1999) .... Vijay Khanna
* Barood (1998) .... Jai Sharma
* Angaaray (1998) .... Amar
* Keemat: They Are Back (1998) .... Dev
* Aflatoon (1997) .... Rocky/Raja/Parimal Chaturvedi
* Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) .... Ajay (Special Appearance)
* Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) .... Raja
* Tarazu (1997) .... Inspector Ram Yadav
* Daava (1997) .... Inspector Arjun
* Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997) .... Inspector Vikram Singh
* Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997) .... Sikandar Davai
* Sapoot (1996) .... Prem
* Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) .... Akshay Malhotra
* Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996) .... Amar Varma
* Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) .... Inspector Vijay Kumar/Lallu
* Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Karan Singh
* Paandav (1995) .... Inspector Vijay Kumar
* Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994) .... Vijay Sinha
* Zaalim (1994) .... Ravi
* Zakhmi Dil (1994) .... Jaidev Anand
* Nazar Ke Samne (1994) .... Jai Kumar
* Suhaag (1994) .... Raj
* Ikke Pe Ikka (1994) .... Rajiv
* Amaanat (1994) .... Amar
* Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) .... Inspector Karan Joglekar
* Mohra (1994) .... Amar Saxena
* Jai Kishen (1994) .... Jai Verma/Kishen
* Yeh Dillagi (1994) .... Vijay Saigal
* Elaan (1994) .... Vishal Chaudhry
* Sainik (1993) .... Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
* Waqt Hamara Hai (1993) .... Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
* Kayda Kanoon (1993) .... Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
* Dil Ki Baazi (1993) .... Vijay
* Ashaant (1993) .... Vijay
* Deedar (1992) .... Anand K. Malhotra
* Khiladi (1992) .... Raj Malhotra
* Mr. Bond (1992) .... Mr. Bond
* Dancer (1991) .... Raju 'Raja'
* Saugandh (1991) .... Shiva
AS A PLAY BACK SINGER:
* Ajnabee (2001)
VIDYA BALAN PROFILE
VIDYA BALAN PROFILE:
Name: Vidya Balan
Born: January 1, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birth Place: Palghat, Kerala, India
Nationality: Indian
Mother Tongue: Tamil
Religion: Hindu
Occupation: Bollywood actress / Fashion model
Family:
Father: PR Balan - Vice President of ETC Channel
Mother: Home Maker
Siblings: Elder sister Priya
Marital status: Single
Education:
School: St. Antony's School
College: St. Xavier's College, Mumbai University. She has sociology degree
Likes: Indian classical music
Favorites:
Films: DDLJ, Dil Se, One fine day
Clothes: Saris
Food: Home-Cooked Food
Actor: Amitabh Bachchan
Actress: Madhuri Dixit
Other Facts: Vidya is spiritually inclined
Hobbies: Reading - All of Paulo Coelho’s books, listening to music and watching films
Debut Film: Bhaalo Theko (Bengali Movie-2003), Parineeta(In Hindi-2005)
Languages Known: Tamil, Hindi, English, Malayalam & Bengali
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Vidya Balan (born January 1, 1978 in Palakkad, Kerala, India) is an Indian actress based in Mumbai, India.
EARLY LIFE:
Although born in Palakkad to Tamil Iyer parents in Kerala, Vidya Balan grew up in Mumbai and attended St. Anthony's Girls High School, St. Xavier's College, Bombay and later the University of Mumbai. She graduated from college with a Sociology degree. She speaks several languages including Tamil, Malayalam, English, Hindi, and Bengali.
CAREER:
Vidya Balan, then Vidya Iyer, was signed to appear in the Malayalam film "Chakram", which was shelved. She was then signed in Tamil by Lingusamy for his Run, but for reasons undisclosed, she was dropped after a first schedule and replaced by Meera Jasmine. In the jinx driven industry Vidya was dropped from her second Tamil movie "Manasellam" opposite to Srikanth, on the grounds of 'non-performance' and replaced by Trisha Krishnan.
She then turned to television advertising. From 1998 onwards, she appeared in numerous television ads, many of which were directed by Pradeep Sarkar. She also took supporting roles in music videos, appearing with singers and bands such as Euphoria, Shubha Mudgal, and Pankaj Udhas, and acted in Hindi soap operas like Hum Paanch. She portrayed the role of Radhika Mathur in few episodes of season 1 of "Hum Paanch" (sitcom) which was first aired in 1995. Since she is obviously older than 13 in these episodes, her repeated claims to have been born in 1982 is believed to be false.
In 2005, she finally made her appearance on the big screen, in two movies. She appeared in a Bengali film, "Bhalo Theko", for which she won the Best Actress Anand Lok Puraskar award in Kolkata. Also in 2005, Balan made her Hindi film debut in "Parineeta". The film was very successful at the box office.
After the success of Parineeta the same producer who dropped Vidya Balan from Manasellam saying that she was not emoting properly & non photogenic, was after her to sign her opposite to none other than Kamal Hassan for Dasavatharam. But Vidya Balan rejected the offer and Asin Thottumkal was signed instead.
In 2006 she appeared opposite Sanjay Dutt in the film "Lage Raho Munna Bhai". The movie was a major hit within India and was ranked #1 on the box office for eight weeks after its release. Telugu Superstar Chiranjeevi who is enacting the remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai desperately wanted to sign Vidya Balan and the producer even offered her a remuneration of Rs. 1 crore, but Vidya Balan was not tempted to return South again.
Vidya was recently seen in a supporting role in Mani Ratnam's Guru; she played a woman with a physical disability and she played a woman with amnesia in the multi-starrer "Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love". Her latest release is "Eklavya: The Royal Guard" which got mixed reviews.
Vidya's next release will be Priyadarshan's version of malayalam hit "Manichitrathazhu" that roughly translates to "magic lock". The movie is about the mysteries of superstitions, supernatural power and split personality. Vidya essays the role immortalised by Shobana, who had bagged the Best Actress Award in 1990. Priyadarshan worked in the second unit of the original as a tribute to his master Fazil. Priyadarshan thought that Vidya Balan is a good dancer as she was a Palakkad Brahmin. He was shocked to discover that the actress has two left feet. But Vidya took it as a challenge and supposed to have practised hard for the crucial dance sequence in the climax where the Ganga transforms into the dancer Nagavalli by personality disorder.
PERSONAL LIFE:
Her father, P. R. Balan, is the Vice President of ETC Channel and her mother is a housewife.
In a video interview, Vidya has stated that she is "extremely spiritual", has a "firm faith in God" and visits temples everyday .
Gossip columnists linked Vidya with one of her co-stars, John Abraham. She strongly denied the allegations, saying that the rumors were "vile".
* She signed on for the role of Anaida Raza (Lara Dutta) in "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom" (2007). After finding out the script required her to dance, she dropped out.
* Speaks English, Hindi amd Tamil. After filming "Parineeta (2005)", can also speak Bengali quite well.
* She has been linked to actor, Madhavan several times: she has paired with him in Guru and was set to pair with him in Run. Other films such as Suryamukhi, Stella, Once More and Oru Naal Podhuma were announced with the pair of them in the lead roles only to be called off or postponed.
* A Tamilian from Kerala, she hails from the Iyer community in Palakkad, on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
* Vidya Balan was signed to appear in the Malayalam film Chakram, but the film was abandoned mid-way through production
* She is from the Iyer community
* She made her debut as a model in a Surf Excel advertisement in 1998
* She decided to join films the day she interacted with Shabana Azmi while in college
* She is trained in Carnatic music
* Vidya had to go through 40 screen tests and 17 make-up shoots before she was chosen for the lead role in Parineeta
* Vidya Balan has acted in more than 25 ad films, most of which were directed by Pradeep Sarkar
* Did her schooling from St. Antony's School and later on at St. Xavier's College where she graduated in Sociology. She soon started work on her MA from Mumbai University when she was offered a role in a Malayalam film starring Mohanlal, but it was later shelved due to issues with the director.
* Listed as number 8 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)
VIDYA BALAN PERSONAL QUOTES:
"Neither of my first two Malayalam films got completed, and I walked out of the third, a Tamil film, because I was not comfortable. I was replaced in another Tamil film with the excuse that I could not act. They made me feel ugly to the point where I was scared to look in the mirror. In retrospect I thank God, and by God's grace today the going is good."
"I have enjoyed the success my work has brought me. Some might say I haven’t really struggled to be successful. I think it is my perspective that is utopian. My state of mind is positive and peaceful. And I dare to dream"
"Our city has been ravaged by the monsoon. There's mayhem and disorder every where. Lives have been lost and property destroyed."
"My attitude towards the tragedy has been mixed - on the one hand, I have utmost faith. On the other hand, I question the powers above. Property is replaceable, life is not. Why have innocents died? I have asked myself this question again and again. It's when a tragedy of this scale that has no apparent reason occurs that I wonder how I can continue to look at the brighter side of life... The answer eludes me."
"I am extremely spiritual. Spirituality, for me, is unmoving faith in the force above. Though I have firm faith in God, I refuse to follow meaningless rituals. And I am certainly not superstitious. I believe there is one supreme power, a governing force that rules the world. I derive my strength from that force. It could be a manifestation of the sun or the moon. I call it God."
"Even in times of adversity, I believe everything that happens, happens for the best. I am a die-hard optimist. People say this bent of mind is fatalistic but I don't think so. There's a light at the end of every tunnel. Every moment I think God is around me, there's never any reason to fear. I have never slotted things as good and bad - they are always good and not so-good. I believe we should make the most of what we have."
"I have enjoyed the success my work has brought me. Some might say I haven't really struggled to be successful. I think it is my perspective that is utopian. My state of mind is positive and peaceful. And I dare to dream."
"I must say Mumbai is a relatively safe city for women. They can and they do deal with hooliganisn when they have to be. For years I was train commuter in Mumbai. And I was a victim of eve-teasing a lot many times. There have been instances when I've slapped men and screamed at them for staring or misbehaving.I was warned against retaliation. But I think if male aggression isn't nipped in the bud, they finally gather the courage to get worse in their behaviour. Societal fear is so large that women keep quiet when they're subjected to indecent behaviour. Not me. When I commuted by train I'd pull up men for staring at me. As a woman you instinctively know a man's intention by the way he shakes your hand."
"Neither of my first two Malayalam films got completed, and I walked out of the third, a Tamil film, because I was not comfortable. I was replaced in another Tamil film with the excuse that I could not act. They made me feel ugly to the point where I was scared to look in the mirror. In retrospect I thank God, and by God's grace today the going is good."
VIDYA BALAN AWARDS:
Winner:
* 2005: Star's Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine for Parineeta
* 2005: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female for Parineeta
* 2005: Filmfare Best Debut Award for Parineeta
* 2005: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut for Parineeta
* 2005: International Indian Film Academy Awards, Best Female Debut for Parineeta
* 2005: Anand Lok Puraskar Award, Best Actress for Bhalo Theko
Nominations:
* 2007 : International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Actress for Lage Raho Munnabhai
VIDYA BALAN FILMOGRAPHY:
* 2007 -Halla Bol
* 2007 -Bhool Bhulaiya
* 2007 -Heyy Baby
* 2007 -Eklavya: The Royal Guard
* 2007- Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love
* 2007- Guru
* 2006- Lage Raho Munna Bhai
* 2005 -Parineeta
* 2003- Bhaalo Theko
SALMAN KHAN PROFILE
SALMAN KHAN PROFILE:
Original Name: Abdul Rashid Salman Khan
Screen Name: Salman Khan
Nick Name: Sallu
Born: December 27 th, 1965
Height: 5' 8"
Birth Place: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Muslim
Occupation: Actor
Family:
Parents: Salim Khan (script writer) & Salma (Mother), Helen (Step-Mother)
Sisters: Alvira & Arpita
Brothers: Arbaaz & Sohail (both actors)
Sisters-in-law: Malaika & Seema
Brother-in-law: Atul Agnihotri
Niece: Alizeh
Nephews: Nirvaan, Ayaan & Arhaan
Marital Status: Single
Ex-Girlfriends: Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai
Present Girlfriend: Katrina Kaif
Nature:
Moody and unpredicatable. Can be very caring, very protective, very loving, and also childishly petulant.
Style of Clothing:
Very rarely wears formals. Loves to wear casuals espe cially, black and blue, tight fitting jeans with shirts and T-shirts. Shops in London and ocasionally, in Singapore. Mostly wears Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace.
Plus Points :
Can be irresistable when he wants to.
Debut Film: Biwi Ho to Aisi (1988)
Address: 3, Galaxy Apartments, B.J. Road, Band Stand Bandra, Mumbai 400050
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Salman Khan, born Abdul Rashid Salman Khan on December 27, 1965 is a popular Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood movies. He is considered to be one of the biggest superstars in the industry.
CAREER:
Salman made his acting debut in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi where he played a supporting role. His first leading role in a Bollywood movie was in a romantic film "Maine Pyar Kiya" (1989). The film went on to become one of India's highest grossing films. It also won him a Filmfare Best Debut Award, (1990) and a nomination for the Filmfare Best Actor Award. The film also marked the debut of director Sooraj R. Barjatya.
His second venture with director Sooraj Barjatya, "Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994)", remains one of Indian cinema's highest grossing films ever.
Some of his biggest box office hits include Sanam Bewafa (1991), Saajan (1991), Karan Arjun (1995), Judwaa (1997), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999), Biwi No.1 (1999), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Tere Naam (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry (2005).
Some of his biggest box office hits include Sanam Bewafa (1991), Saajan (1991), Karan Arjun (1995), Judwaa (1997), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999), Biwi No.1 (1999), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Tere Naam (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry (2005).
Khan has starred in the highest earning films of 1989, 1991, 1994, 1999, and 2005.
He is scheduled to appear in his first Hollywood movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India, which will open in the U.S. in August 2007.
Salman's fan-following can perhaps be measured from the fact that he is unarguably the biggest draw at Bollywood musical stage shows across the globe.
He is scheduled to appear in his first Hollywood movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India, which will open in the U.S. in August 2007.
Salman's fan-following can perhaps be measured from the fact that he is unarguably the biggest draw at Bollywood musical stage shows across the globe.
It is his self-deprecating humour, however, that turns even the uninitiated into his die-hard fan.
PERSONAL LIFE:
Salman is the eldest son of celebrated screenwriter Salim Khan and his wife Salma Khan. His stepmother is Helen (actress), a famous yesteryear Bollywood dancer and actress. He has two brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, and two sisters, Alvira and Arpita. Alvira is married to actor/director Atul Agnihotri.
The actor is known to be involved in several charities and many swear by his generosity.
Despite tumultuous relationships with ex-girlfriends Aishwarya Rai, Somy Ali and Sangeeta Bijlani, he is regarded as Bollywood's most eligible bachelor. Currently said to be dating Katrina Kaif.
Despite tumultuous relationships with ex-girlfriends Aishwarya Rai, Somy Ali and Sangeeta Bijlani, he is regarded as Bollywood's most eligible bachelor. Currently said to be dating Katrina Kaif.
CONTROVERIES:
Legal troubles:
* September 28, 2002. Salman was arrested for rash and negligent driving. He was under the influence of alcohol and his car veered onto a sidewalk outside a bakery in Mumbai. One person who was sleeping on the sidewalk died and three others were injured. Charges of culpable homicide were laid against him, but later dropped ). However, some legal action in this case appears to be on-going.
* February 17, 2006. Salman was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting an endangered species, the Chinkara. The sentence was stayed by a higher court during appeal.
* April 10, 2006. Salman was handed a five year jail term for hunting the endangered Chinkara. He was remanded to Jodhpur jail, and remained there until April 13, when he was granted bail.
* February 17, 2006. Salman was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting an endangered species, the Chinkara. The sentence was stayed by a higher court during appeal.
* April 10, 2006. Salman was handed a five year jail term for hunting the endangered Chinkara. He was remanded to Jodhpur jail, and remained there until April 13, when he was granted bail.
Relationship troubles:
* His turbulent relationship with Aishwarya Rai filled gossip columns. Her parents lodged a complaint against him and he was thrown off a movie set on which Ms. Rai was filming.
SALMAN KHAN WITH HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND AISHWARYA RAI
* In 2005, news outlets released what was said to be an illicit copy of a mobile phone call recorded in 2001 by the Mumbai police. It appeared to be a call in which he threatened his ex-girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai, in an effort to force her to appear at social events held by Mumbai crime figures. The call featured boasts of connections to organized crime and derogatory comments about other actors. The alleged tape was tested in the Government's Forensic lab in Chandigarh, which concluded that it was a fake.
* In 2005, news outlets released what was said to be an illicit copy of a mobile phone call recorded in 2001 by the Mumbai police. It appeared to be a call in which he threatened his ex-girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai, in an effort to force her to appear at social events held by Mumbai crime figures. The call featured boasts of connections to organized crime and derogatory comments about other actors. The alleged tape was tested in the Government's Forensic lab in Chandigarh, which concluded that it was a fake.
SALMAN KHAN AWARDS & NOMINATIONS:
Filmfare Awards:
Winner:
* 1989 - Best Debut for Maine Pyar Kiya
* 1998 - Best Supporting Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
* 1998 - Best Supporting Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Nominated:
* 1989 - Best Actor for Maine Pyar Kiya
* 1995 - Best Actor for Karan Arjun
* 1996 - Best Supporting Actor for Jeet
* 1998 - Best Actor for Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
* 1999 - Best Actor for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
* 1999 - Best Comedian for Biwi No.1
* 2003 - Best Actor for Tere Naam
* 2003 - Best Supporting Actor for Baghban
* 2005 - Best Comedian for No Entry
* 1995 - Best Actor for Karan Arjun
* 1996 - Best Supporting Actor for Jeet
* 1998 - Best Actor for Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
* 1999 - Best Actor for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
* 1999 - Best Comedian for Biwi No.1
* 2003 - Best Actor for Tere Naam
* 2003 - Best Supporting Actor for Baghban
* 2005 - Best Comedian for No Entry
Star Screen Awards:
* 2004 - Nominated Best Actor for Tere Naam
* 2005 - Nominated Best Actor for Garv: Pride and Honour
* 2005 - Nominated Best Actor for Garv: Pride and Honour
Zee Cine Awards:
* 2004 - Nominated Best Actor for Tere Naam
* 2005 - Nominated Best Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
* 2005 - Nominated Best Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Bollywood Movie Awards:
* 2002 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Most Sensational Actor, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
SALMAN KHAN TRIVIA:
*Arrested and jailed for poaching endangered wild animals after allegedly shooting a rare black antelope near Jodhpur. [12 October 1998]
*Frequently gets rid of his T-Shirt in his films to show his muscles.
*Hindi megastar
*Arrested by police under the charge of having connection with underworld mafia. He was also questioned about Bharat Shah, a producer of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) since Shah has also been linked with underworld mafia. [2000]
*One of the three Khans that ruled Bollywood in the 90s. The other two are Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan.
*Son of Salim Khan, half of the famed Salim-Javed writing team.
*Frequently visits sick children in hospitals, and also goes often to donate blood.
*Exercises daily. Feels the day was incomplete without a workout.
*Loves visiting London.
* Was voted 7th best-looking man in the world by People Magazine.
*Arrested for culpable homicide following the death of a man in a car accident in Bombay. Mr Khan was involved in an incident in which several homeless people were hit by a car in an area of north Bombay. The film star has been charged with "culpable homicide not amounting to murder". He also faces charges of drunk driving and not having a valid licence. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 10 years. [October 2002]
*Had a well publicised affair with Aishwarya Rai which lasted 2 years. Apparently his endless tantrums traumatized her enough to give a press conference in spring 2003 where she declared that she would never work with him again for personal reasons.
* Was accused in another press conference in spring 2003 by Vivek Oberoi to have called the latter 41 times during one night and threatened him with death as well.
*Brother of Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan and Arpita Khan.
*Not only is he a health freak, he also loves to initiate people who aren't as health-conscious as himself into workouts. He forced co-star Anil Kapoor to work out at the gymnasium every day. While Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan are his early trainees.
*His favorite actor is Sylvester Stallone.
* Model turned actress Malaika was his sister-in-law. Actor turned director Atul Agnihotri was his brother-in-law.
*Best friends with Sanjay Dutt. Also has a very strong friendship with Sushmita Sen
*He was an excellent swimmer in his school days and was even tipped for representing the country one day.
*In his early days as a struggling actor he never used his father's name and influence like many other heroes with relatives in the industry. He used to visit producers on his own and audition for roles.
*Always believes in giving newcomers a chance. So he spares time in between shots to listen to their scrip ideas, and credits this to his memory of when he was a newcomer.
SALMAN KHAN PERSONAL QUOTES:
"The only person I have hurt is myself."
"In life go straight and turn right."
"For me acting, comes straight from the heart. In that sense I don't act at all. I think that to feel the character's pain I have to be myself. Somewhere audiences see that."
On his childhood problems and his father's second marriage to Helen: "It was very difficult in the beginning, when everybody was talking about it. My mother just couldn't take it. It hurt her terribly. She used to worry all the time, go in to depression frequently. When she cried, we children used to cry with her."
"In life go straight and turn right."
"For me acting, comes straight from the heart. In that sense I don't act at all. I think that to feel the character's pain I have to be myself. Somewhere audiences see that."
On his childhood problems and his father's second marriage to Helen: "It was very difficult in the beginning, when everybody was talking about it. My mother just couldn't take it. It hurt her terribly. She used to worry all the time, go in to depression frequently. When she cried, we children used to cry with her."
SALMAN KHAN FILMOGRAPHY:
As Actor:
1. London Dreams (2007) (filming)
2. Om Shanti Om (2007) (filming)
3. Saawariya (2007) (post-production)
4. God Tussi Great Ho (2007) (post-production)
5. Partner (2007)
6. Marigold (2007) .... Prem
7. Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) .... Rahul
8. Baabul (2006) .... Avinash Kapoor
9. Jaan-E-Mann (2006) .... Suhaan Kapoor
10. Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006) .... Ayaan
11. Saawan: The Love Season (2006) .... Special Appearance
12. Kyon Ki (2005) .... Anand
13. No Entry (2005) .... Prem
14. Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005) .... Samir
15. Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) .... Aditya "Adi" Sekhri
16. "Indian Idol" (2004) TV Series .... Guest Judge
17. Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004) .... Rishabh
18. Phir Milenge (2004) .... Rohit Manchanda
19. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Sameer Malhotra
20. Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) .... Inspector Arjun Ranavat
21. Baghban (2003) .... Alok Raj (Special Appearance)
22. Tere Naam (2003) .... Radhe Mohan
23. Stumped (2003) .... Special Appearance (Song)
24. Love at Times Square (2003) .... Special Appearance (Song)
25. Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002) .... Raj 'Raju' Saxena/Raj Mittal
26. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) .... Suraj
27. Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) .... Veer Singh Thakur/Ali
28. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Raj Malhotra
29. Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) .... Prem Kapoor
30. Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) .... Truck driver
31. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000) .... Raj
32. Chal Mere Bhai (2000) .... Prem Oberoi
33. Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) .... Raja Oberoi
34. Hello Brother (1999) .... Hero
35. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) .... Sameer Rafilini
36. Biwi No. 1 (1999) .... Prem Mehra
37. Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999) .... Rahul
38. Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) .... Prem
39. Sirf Tum (1999) .... Prem (Special Appearance)
40. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) .... Aman Mehra (Special Appearence)
41. Bandhan (1998) .... Raju
42. Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998) .... Special Appearance
43. Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) .... Suraj Dhanrajgir
44. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Suraj Khanna
45. Deewana Mastana (1997) (uncredited) .... Prem Kumar
46. Auzaar (1997) .... Suraj Prakash
47. Dus (1997) .... Captain Jeet Sharma
48. Judwaa (1997) .... Raja/Prem Malhotra
49. Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) .... Special appearance
50. Jeet (1996) .... Rajnath 'Raju' Sahay
51. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) .... Raj
52. Majhdhaar (1996) .... Gopal
53. Veergati (1995) .... Ajay
54. Karan Arjun (1995) .... Karan Singh
55. Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994) .... Shyam Malhotra
56. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) (as Salllman Khan) .... Prem Bhopali
57. Sangdil Sanam (1994) .... Kishan
58. Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994) .... Prem
59. Chandra Mukhi (1993) .... Raja Rai
60. Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) .... Vijay
61. Jaagruti (1993) .... Jugnu
62. Nishchaiy (1992) .... Rohan Yadav/Vasudev Gujral
63. Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992) .... Raja
64. Suryavanshi (1992) .... Vicky/Suryavanshi Vikram Singh
65. Love (1991/I) .... Prithvi
66. Saajan (1991) .... Akash Verma
67. Kurbaan (1991) .... Akash Singh
68. Sanam Bewafa (1991) .... Salman Khan
69. Patthar Ke Phool (1991) .... Suraj Verma
70. Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) .... Saajan Sood
71. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) .... Prem Choudhary
72. Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) .... Vicky Bhandari
2. Om Shanti Om (2007) (filming)
3. Saawariya (2007) (post-production)
4. God Tussi Great Ho (2007) (post-production)
5. Partner (2007)
6. Marigold (2007) .... Prem
7. Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) .... Rahul
8. Baabul (2006) .... Avinash Kapoor
9. Jaan-E-Mann (2006) .... Suhaan Kapoor
10. Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006) .... Ayaan
11. Saawan: The Love Season (2006) .... Special Appearance
12. Kyon Ki (2005) .... Anand
13. No Entry (2005) .... Prem
14. Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005) .... Samir
15. Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) .... Aditya "Adi" Sekhri
16. "Indian Idol" (2004) TV Series .... Guest Judge
17. Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004) .... Rishabh
18. Phir Milenge (2004) .... Rohit Manchanda
19. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Sameer Malhotra
20. Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) .... Inspector Arjun Ranavat
21. Baghban (2003) .... Alok Raj (Special Appearance)
22. Tere Naam (2003) .... Radhe Mohan
23. Stumped (2003) .... Special Appearance (Song)
24. Love at Times Square (2003) .... Special Appearance (Song)
25. Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002) .... Raj 'Raju' Saxena/Raj Mittal
26. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) .... Suraj
27. Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) .... Veer Singh Thakur/Ali
28. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Raj Malhotra
29. Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) .... Prem Kapoor
30. Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) .... Truck driver
31. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000) .... Raj
32. Chal Mere Bhai (2000) .... Prem Oberoi
33. Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) .... Raja Oberoi
34. Hello Brother (1999) .... Hero
35. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) .... Sameer Rafilini
36. Biwi No. 1 (1999) .... Prem Mehra
37. Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999) .... Rahul
38. Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) .... Prem
39. Sirf Tum (1999) .... Prem (Special Appearance)
40. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) .... Aman Mehra (Special Appearence)
41. Bandhan (1998) .... Raju
42. Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998) .... Special Appearance
43. Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) .... Suraj Dhanrajgir
44. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Suraj Khanna
45. Deewana Mastana (1997) (uncredited) .... Prem Kumar
46. Auzaar (1997) .... Suraj Prakash
47. Dus (1997) .... Captain Jeet Sharma
48. Judwaa (1997) .... Raja/Prem Malhotra
49. Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) .... Special appearance
50. Jeet (1996) .... Rajnath 'Raju' Sahay
51. Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) .... Raj
52. Majhdhaar (1996) .... Gopal
53. Veergati (1995) .... Ajay
54. Karan Arjun (1995) .... Karan Singh
55. Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994) .... Shyam Malhotra
56. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) (as Salllman Khan) .... Prem Bhopali
57. Sangdil Sanam (1994) .... Kishan
58. Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994) .... Prem
59. Chandra Mukhi (1993) .... Raja Rai
60. Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) .... Vijay
61. Jaagruti (1993) .... Jugnu
62. Nishchaiy (1992) .... Rohan Yadav/Vasudev Gujral
63. Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992) .... Raja
64. Suryavanshi (1992) .... Vicky/Suryavanshi Vikram Singh
65. Love (1991/I) .... Prithvi
66. Saajan (1991) .... Akash Verma
67. Kurbaan (1991) .... Akash Singh
68. Sanam Bewafa (1991) .... Salman Khan
69. Patthar Ke Phool (1991) .... Suraj Verma
70. Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) .... Saajan Sood
71. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) .... Prem Choudhary
72. Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) .... Vicky Bhandari
As Writer:
1. Chandra Mukhi (1993) (idea)
2. Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) (idea)
2. Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) (idea)
Miscellaneous Crew:
1. Hello Brother (1999) (playback singer)
PRETTY ZINTA PROFILE
PREITY ZINTA CHILDHOOD PHOTO
PREITY ZINTA CHILDHOOD PHOTO WITH HER MOM
PREITY ZINTA CHILDHOOD PHOTO WITH HER DAD
PREITY ZINTA CHILDHOOD PHOTO WITH HER MOM & TWO BROTHERS
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
CAREER:
EARLY CAREER:
BREAKTHROUGH:
SUCCUSS:
PERSONAL LIFE:
FAMILY:
RELATIONSHIPS:
PREITY ZINTA WITH HER BOYFRIEND NESS WADIA
COMMITMENTS:
REPRESENTATION:
HUMANITARIAN WORKS:
CONTROVERSIES:
BHARAT SHAH CASE:
NESS WADIA CASE:
ALLEGED AFFAIR:
IN THE MEDIA:
Zinta has the most success among all the Bollywood actresses, having the highest success ratio of 65%. Zinta's trademark has been her dimple.
In 2003, Zinta was placed first on the Rediff's Top Bollywood Female Stars. In the following years, she was placed at number 2 three years in a row (2004-2006).Zinta was also ranked number two on the Filmfare "Top Actresses" list (2003-2004) and number three later on (2005-2006).
In 2007, Zinta was on the Rediff list of 'Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses'. She was also featured in the list of Rediff's Bollywood's Best Dressed Women and listed #41 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/ 2006). Zinta was also the first Indian actress on the cover of the first issue of Marie Claire magazine to be sold in India.
Zinta appeared twice in the first season of Karan Johar's talk show Koffee with Karan. Her first appearance was in 2004 with Saif Ali Khan, and the second time was in March 2005, along with Abhishek Bachchan. She was also a guest judge in Indian Idol 2.
In 2006, she also modeled and walked the ramp for Manish Malhotra's fashion display Fashion Week 2006, titled Freedom, along with actress Kajol.
PREITY ZINTA TRIVIA:
* Model and TV anchor Graduated in Psychology Turned down the lead in Marigold (2004).
* Has won over 4 awards for Kya Kehna and 7 Awards for Kal Ho Na ho.
* Critics began to take notice of her after her performance in Kya Khena.
* Won Best Actress at Stardust Awards for 'Veer Zaara.'
* She won the IIFA Style Diva Award (2005).
* Is a major fan of the hit TV series The Simpsons
* Her father, Durganand Zinta was an officer in the Indian Army. Durganand Zinta died when Preity was thirteen, in a car accident in which her mother, Nilprabha Zinta was also involved. Her mother was bedridden because of this incident.
* Has two brothers, Deepanker Zinta and Manish Zinta, a year older and a year younger respectively.
* One of her brothers is a commissioned officer in the Indian Army.
* Has written three columns for BBC South Asia.
* She joined a group of top stars (Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Rampal, Rani Mukherjee, and Priyanka Chopra) in the Temptation 2004 concert, which was a huge international success.
* Appeared in Manish Malhotra fashion show Freedom (2006).
* In May 2006, along with Karan Johar she received an invitation to represent Bollywood at the Cannes Film Festival. They took this opportunity to promote the film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006).
* When not shooting she used to return to her home town Shimla. She recently moved into her own home in Mumbai, which she bought in mid-2005.
* Her favorite perfume is Envy by Gucci.
* Her good friends in the industry include Abhishek Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, and Gauri Khan. Very close friends with actor Hrithik Roshan and his wife 'Suzanne Khan' .
* Listed #41 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/ 2006).
* Previously, when she was not shooting she used to return to her native town Shimla. Zinta recently moved into her own home in Mumbai, which she bought in mid-2005.
* Zinta narrowly escaped death twice in late 2004, once after an explosion at a Temptation concert in Colombo, and later in the Indian Ocean Tsunami.
PREITY ZINTA PERSONAL QUOTES:
PREITY ZINTA FILMOGRAPHY:
AS ACTRESS:
* The Last Lear (2007) (post-production)
* Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) .... Alvira Khan
* Jaan-E-Mann (2006) .... Piya Goyal/Preity Zintakova
* Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) .... Riya Saran
* Krrish (2006) .... Nisha (Special App)
* Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... (2006) .... Special Appearance (Song)
* Salaam Namaste (2005) .... Ambar "Ambi" Malhotra
* Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) .... Priti Damani
* Veer-Zaara (2004) .... Zaara Hayaat Khan
* Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004) .... Dr. Parineeta (Pari)
* Lakshya (2004) .... Romila "Romi" Dutta
* Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) .... Naina Catherine Kapur Patel
* Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) .... Nisha
* Armaan (2003) .... Sonia Kapoor
* The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) .... Reshma/Ruksar
* Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) .... Shalu
* Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001) .... Sakshi
* Dil Chahta Hai (2001) .... Shalini
* Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Madhubala
* Farz (2001) .... Kajal Singh
* Mission Kashmir (2000) .... Sufiya Parvez
* Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000) (as Priety Zinta) .... Jahnvi
* Kya Kehna (2000) .... Priya Baxi
* Dillagi (1999) .... Rani (Guest Appearance)
* Sangharsh (1999) .... CBI Officer Reet Oberoi
* Raja Kumarudu (1999) .... Rani
* Premante Idera (1998) (as Preity Zintar) .... Jannu
* Soldier (1998/II) .... Preeti Singh
* Dil Se.. (1998) .... Preeti Nair
AWARDS:
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy:
* 2002-Nominated-Popular Award-Actress in a Leading Role
for: Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
* 2001-Nominated-Popular Award-Actress in a Leading Role
for: Kya Kehna (2000)
Filmfare Awards:
* 2006-Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Salaam Namaste (2005)
* 2005- Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Veer-Zaara (2004)
* 2004-Won-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actor in a Villainous Role
for: Armaan (2003)
* Best Actress-for: Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
* 2002-Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Supporting Actress
for: Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
* 2001-Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Kya Kehna (2000)
* 1999-Won-Filmfare Award-Best Newcomer - Female
for: Dil Se.. (1998)
* Also for Soldier (1998/II).
Screen Weekly Awards:
* 2005-Won-Special Award-Jodi No. 1
Shared with:Shahrukh Khan
* Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Veer-Zaara (2004)
* 2004-Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* Best Performance in a Negative Role
for: Armaan (2003)
* 2003-Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
* 2001-Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Kya Kehna (2000)
* 1999-Won- Screen Most Promising Newcomer - Female
for: Soldier (1998/II)
Zee Cine Awards:
* 2005-Nominated-Popular Award-Best Actress
for: Veer-Zaara (2004)
* 2004-Nominated-Popular Award-Best Actress
for: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* 2003-Won-Queen of Hearts Award
* IIFA Best Actress Award for Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Name : Upen Patel
Born : August 16,1980
Nationality: British (seeking Indian citizenship)
Profession : Model & Actor
Ethnic Origin : Indian
Height : 6'
Weight : 74 Kgs
Bust/Chest : 40''
Waist: 32''
Hips: 35''
Eye Color : Brown
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Short
Skin Color : Freckles & Fair
Hobbies : Dancing, acting, reading, gym
Favourite places: London & Caribbean
Favourite places in India: Ooty, Goa & Cochin
Favourite cuisine: Italian-Relishes creamy pasta in white sauce with some mushrooms and chicken
Claim to Fame: First participated in LIFW in 2003 modelling for JJ Valaya. Also did shows for Rohit Bal, Rocky S. Got his break with Valaya when he shot a campaign
2007-Popular Award-Most Promising Debut for: 36 China Town (2006) (Male)
Upen Patel was born to a Gujarati family in 1980, Patel grew up in London. He picked Media Studies in college and Computer Science at Hatfield University, in Hertfordshire, where he also attended a camp in dramatics.
He first appeared on the ramp in India at Lakme Fashion Week 2003, modelling for designer JJ Valaya.
Upen Patel, along with his family, migrated to the UK from Uganda 23 years back where he began getting modelling offers immediately after graduating in Media Studies from West Herts College.
He was offered tickets to India and a chance to participate in the Indian Fashion Week by his close friend. Upen, who walked the ramp at the Fashion Week, enjoyed it so much that he decided to stay back in India. Upen also participated in international shows for top designers Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna, but the model prefers working in India. Upen made men cooking in vogue in India when he hosted the show ‘Cook Na Kaho’ on Star channel. Upen is the face for Tommy Hilfiger in India as well.
But, he came to the limelight only after he won Zee TV's supermodel hunt in the year 2002.
He is associated with brands like Tuscan Verve and Tommy Hilfiger is the new heartthrob in the film industry.
He is passionate about everything that has to do with speed, like skiing, buggies, powerboats and bikes. At the same time this metrosexual guy has a craze for ear studs, bracelets and lockets.
Upen Patel wields his sexy look by working on his diet which contains lot of proteins and less of carbohydrates. A chicken freak, who can eat anything made of chicken any time in the day, also has five almonds in the morning in his diet list.
With his striking style, he set the ramp on fire by winning the MTV style award. He signed a five-year contract with Provogue. He is a brand ambassador for Provogue's new line of denim and inner wear. He also added another feather on his cap when he became the brand ambassador for D'damas Desire. He has campaigned for international brands like Wendell Rodrick, Vikram Phadnis and Westside.
Patel claims he has never pursued a filmmaker. "I have been lucky in that regard," he says. "When I began modelling, I got a lot of offers for films, but no one wanted to launch me as the lead hero. They wanted me to be the second or third lead. I then received a call from Mukta Arts and was told that Subhash Ghai wanted to meet me. At his office, he had pictures of me from various articles and magazine covers. He told me he had been following my progress for nine months and said that Mukta Arts could launch me as a hero. I was wowed," he adds
It has been a great journey for this icon from the transformation of supermodel to an actor. After shooting his first remix video " Sun Sahiba Sun", he took the first step to Bollywood. Upen who believes in quality than quantity is on the fast track to glory. Upen dated actress Amrita Arora for a year, but the two then called it quits. Upen also assisted director Farah Khan for a while before making his debut in Bollywood. Upen made his debut as an actor in "36 China Town" and was applauded for his performance.Upen is the brand ambassador for ‘Kamasutra’, ‘Boy London’ and ‘Tuscan Verve’.
Upen has quit the ramp completely, because of his busy schedule of upcoming films. He has done Suneel Darshan's "Shakalaka Boom Boom" and Vipul Shah's "Namastey London". You will also see him in three action movies by Percept Picture Company.
Upen who believes in being a complete metrosexual guy, is now getting trained by Akshay Kumar for his action movies. This Leo, born on August 16 1980, is stealing the limelight with his killer looks and acting skills.
After conquering the fashion world, this Patel boy has his eyes all set on Bollywood.
* Upen Patel's basic essentials in a wardrobe : white shirt, dangerously low waist jeans, a chain, belt, a watch.
* Upen Patel is one of the hottest and higest paid male models in India, at present.
* One of Britain’s top Asian models has been nominated for a prestigious award from MTV.
* Londoner Upen Patel is up for the Most Stylish Male category in September 2005, and is hotly tipped to take home the accolade.
* The 23-year-old model has fast become one of India’s most popular faces, having already taken part in international shows for top designers Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna, but the lure of the Indian market has become much more important to the six-foot model.
* The model, who was MTV’s face of year in 2003, can’t believe how quickly he has been able to enjoy success. "I have only been in India less than two years and already I have secured a home, a car and a decent living, which to me is quite a lot," he said.
* But Upen feels he would not have been able to do it without the love and support of his family. He admits that it was his mum who first sent his pictures into catalogues when he was a child and that he did not take it too seriously.
* Once he had finished his degree at Hatfield University, in Hertfordshire, two men offered him a ticket to India and the chance to appear in Indian Fashion week. "They gave me a ticket for four weeks, and a year-and-a-half later I am still here!" he laughs.
* The model, who has been linked to several Bollywood babes including Amrita Arora, says that even though he has not met the right woman yet, he is not concerned and is willing to let her come to him. He said, "In my business I meet a lot of beautiful women and although I think they might be interested they never approach me".
* Determined and ambitious, Upen, who has been swamped with film offers from directors like Mahesh Bhatt, says that he is biding his time and hopefully the right script will come his way.
* He is perfecting his Hindi skills and being taught dancing by top choreographer Farah Khan’s assistant.
* His perfect role in films, according to him, is the "Indian James Bond, 007 Licence to Thrill".
* Touted as one of India’s best male models, he gives the phrase 'male metrosexual' a new twist in Karen Anand’s Cook Na Kaho with Upen Patel, a cookery show with a difference on Star One.
* Upen is also the winner of The MTV Style Award for Best Male Model.
* Upen is the face for Tommy Hilfiger in India. He is also the brand ambassador for Kamasutra, Boy London and Tuscan Verve. Phew.
* Loves working out, and hits the gym four times a week. Works out for an hour and a half and work on only one body part at a time. He follows a high protein diet and totally avoid carbohydrates and starchy food like rice, butter and other fried stuff.
* Doesn’t have a sweet tooth but when he wants to indulge, he digs into a tub of tooty fruity ice cream or choco-chip cookies.
* Loves seafood, chicken and salads.
* Usually lounges around in a pair of low-waist jeans and a ganji, teamed that with a good pair of sandals and I am all set!
* Favourite brands are Armani and Diesel.
* Angel for Men is his secret weapon, a perfume with a chocolatey fragrance that never fails to work.
* To get rid of stress, he believes in reading, playing an instrument, exercising or even sleeping. For him, working out is the best mantra for alleviating stress.
* Loves listening to R & B, Hip-Hop and other genres of easy listening music.
* Also loves travelling, and two of his favorite places are London and the Caribbean. In India, it is Goa, Ooty and Cochin.
* Breast Cancer Research Fashion Show held at China Whites exclusively for ‘VOGUE’ magazine.
* By ‘GQ’ magazine and all the Asian network (B4U, ZEE & ARY).
* ‘DAMINIS’ held at Kensington Roof Gardens, covered by ‘ASIAN WOMAN & BRIDE’ magazine and filmed for ZEE TV.
* ‘BERANAINI’ held at THE NEHRU CENTRE exclusively for SONY TELEVISION.
* Bangla TV Fashion Special
* SELFRIDGES Fashion Show for Bollywood Season.
* Catwalk Show for London Fashion Week.
* WEMBLEY ARENA Fashion Show for "RAAZ".
* Catwalk Show for MAYA International held at NEC Birmingham.
* NICO D. of London Held at Tokyo Joe’s.
As Actor:
* Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) .... Reggi
* Namastey London (2007) .... Imran Khan
* 36 China Town (2006) .... Rocky
Animation Department:
* Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) (animator)
NAME: Emran Hashmi
NICKNAME: Emmi
BORN: March 23, 1979
BIRTHPLACE: Mumbai
NATIONALITY: Indian
ZODIAC SIGN: Aries
HEIGHT: 5'9"
WEIGHT: 72 kgs
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Black
OCCUPATION: Actor
RELIGION: Muslim
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE: Parveen Sahani
LANGUAGES KNOWN: Hindi & English
BIGGEST FEAR: Ghosts
SUPERSTITIOUS ABOUT: Black Cats
DEBUT FILM: Footpath
OTHER FACTS: Nephew of Mahesh Bhatt
EMRAAN HASHMI & HIS WIFE PARVEEN SAHANI MARRIAGE PHOTO
EMRAAN HASHMI & HIS WIFE PARVEEN SAHANI
* Awarapan (2007)
* The Train (2007)
* Good Boy Bad Boy (2007)
* Dil Diya Hai (2006)
* The Killer (2006)
* Gangster (2006)
* Aksar (2006)
* Jawani Diwani (2006)
* Tandoori Tadka (2006)
* Chocolate (2005)
* Zeher (2005)
* Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005)
* Murder (2004)
* Footpath (2003)
* Kalyug (2005)
AJAY DEVGAN PROFILE
Family:
Father: Veeru Devgan (Fight master/Stunt Coordinator)
Mother: Veena Devgan
Brother: Anil Devgan
Spouse: Kajol (Actress)(Married: FEB 24, 1999)
Daughter: Nysa (Born:April 20,2003)
Education: School-Silver Beach High School in Juhu & Post Graduate- Mithibai College
Debut Film: Phool Aur Kaante (1992)
Likes & Dislikes:
Favorite actor: Amitabh Bachchan
Awards:
National Award for 'Zakhm' and The Legend of Bhagat Singh(2002)
BOLLYWOOD ACTOR AJAY DEVGAN & HIS WIFE BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KAJOL MARRIAGE PHOTOS
AJAY DEVGAN & HIS WIFE KAJOL
AJAY DEVGAN WITH HIS DAUGHTER NYSA
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD MOVIE INDUSTRY:
AS PRODUCER:
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
Raju Chacha (2000)
AS DIRECTOR:
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
AS ACTOR:
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
Mr. Fraud (2007)
Benaam (20070
Saamna (2007)
Halla Bol (2007)
London Dreams (2007)
Cash (2007)
Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay (2007)
London Dreams (2007)
Golmaal 2 (2007)
Halla Bol (2007)
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
Sunday (2007)
Omkara (2006)
The Awakening (2006)
Golmaal (2006)
Saamna (2006)
Gulel (2006)
Benaam (2006)
Mehbooba (2006)
Prod. No. 6 (2006)
Shikhar (2005)
Apaharan (2005)
Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
Kaal (2005)
Tango Charlie (2005)
Zameer (2005)
Blackmail (2005)
Insan (2005)
Sipaahi (2005)
Khakee (2004)
Masti (2004)
Yuva (2004)
Raincoat (2004)
LOC - Kargil (2003)
Chori Chori (2003)
Qayamat (2003)
Bhoot (2003)
Parwana (2003)
Gangaajal (2003)
Zameen (2003)
Deewangee (2002)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
Company (2002)
Rahen Na Rahen Hum (2002)
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2002)
Lajja (2001)
Tera Mera Saath Rahein (2001)
Raju Chacha (2000)
Deewane (2000)
Gair (1999)
Dil Kya Kare (1999)
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet (1999)
Kachche Dhaage (1999)
Thakshak (1999)
Zakhm (1998)
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998)
Major Saab (1998)
Ishq (1997)
Itihaas (1997)
Diljale (1996)
Jaan (1996)
Jung (1996)
Haqeeqat (1995)
Goondaraj (1995)
Hulchal (1995)
Naajayaz (1995)
Dilwale (1994)
Kanoon (1994)
Suhaag (1994)
Vijaypath (1994)
Bedardi (1993)
Dhanwan (1993)
Dil Hai Betaab (1993)
Divyashakti (1993)
Ek Hi Raasta (1993)
Platform (1993)
Shaktiman (1993)
Sangram (1993)
Jigar (1992)
Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
Tanhai (1972)
As Special Appearance:
Taarzan - The Wonder Car (2004)
Awards and nominations:
National Film Awards:
* 1999 - Winner National Film Awards for Best Actor for Zakhm
* 2003 - Winner National Film Awards for Best Actor for The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Filmfare Awards:
Ajay Devgan has been nominated for 12 Filmfare awards.
* 1991 - Winner Best Male Debut for Phool Aur Kaante
* 1995 - Nominated Best Actor for Naajayaz
* 1998 - Nominated Best Actor for Zakhm
* 1999 - Nominated Best Actor for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
* 2001 - Nominated Best Actor in Supporting Role for Lajja
* 2002 - Nominated Best Actor for Company
* 2002 - Winner Best Performance in Negative Role for Deewangee
* 2002 - Winner Best Actor Critics for Company and The Legend of Bhagat Singh
* 2003 - Nominated Best Actor for Gangaajal
* 2004 - Nominated Best Performance in Negative Role for Khakee
* 2005 - Nominated Best Performance In Negative Role for Kaal
Star Screen Awards:
* 1998 - Winner Best Actor for Zakhm
* 2002 - Winner Best Actor for Company
* 2002 - Winner Best Villain for Deewangee
IIFA Awards:
* 2006 - Nominated Best Performance in Negative Role for Kaal
* 2007 - Nominated, Best Actor for Omkara
Global Indian Film Awards:
* 2006 - Nominated Best Actor for Omkara
Bollywood Movie Awards:
* 1999 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Critics Award Male for Zakhm
* 2003 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Best Villain for Deewangee
RANI MUKERJEE PROFILE
RANI MUKHERJEE CHILDHOOD PHOTO
RANI MUKHERJEE WITH HER DAD & MOM 
RANI MUKHERJEE WITH HER DAD
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Rani Mukerji, formerly Rani Mukherjee, born March 21, 1978 is one of the most popular Bollywood actresses at present.
Family background:
She comes from a film-clan family of Bengali origin: Her father, Ram Mukherjee is a retired director. her mother Krishna used to be a playback singer, while her brother Raja Mukherjee is a film producer. Her maternal aunt is Debashree Roy. The popular bollywood actress, Kajol, is her second cousin.
CAREER:
She began her film career with the Bengali film 'Biyer Phool'. Her first Hindi film was "Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat" (1996), which did not do well at the box office. However, her next two releases - 'Ghulam' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998) - were hits. For the latter she received her first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Mukerji shot to instant stardom after these successes, and was signed on for a great many movies immediately afterwards. Unfortunately, most of them did average business at the box office. It was only after the release of 'Saathiya' in 2002, directed by Shaad Ali, that she regained her reputation. The film was critically and commercially successful and Rani was recognised as one of the leading commercial actresses of the day.
In 2004, her performances in 'Yuva' and the commercially successful 'Hum Tum' earned her more awards - the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for the former, and the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the latter, the next year. Her performance as an activist lawyer in 'Veer-Zaara', the year's biggest hit, was also praised, and earned her yet another Filmfare nomination. These successes have established Mukerji as one of the industry's most bankable stars.
In 2005, she starred in four big banner films. Among them, Bunty Aur Babli was a smash hit and her performances in all the others, particularly in Black were generally appreciated. Adding another feather to her cap, 'Paheli', in which she starred, got the honour of opening the ninth Zimbabwe International Film Festival in Harare a year later.
Other:
RANI MUKHERJEE FILMOGRAPHY:
Television appearances:
*The Manish Malhotra Show - 2005–2006 (appeared 2005)
*Koffee with Karan - 2004–2005 (appeared February 9, 2005, in Episode #1.2 only)
*Jai Jawan (appeared March 5, 2004, in Rani Mukerji's day out with jawans only)
*Tinseltown TV (interviewed 28 February 2004)
*Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai - 2001–2003 (appeared 2001)
*Kaun Banega Crorepati - 2000–2001 (appeared December 31, 2000, New Year Special)
HRITIK ROSHAN PROFILE
Real Name: Hrithik Roshanlal Nagrath
Nickname: Duggu, Bolunath
Born: Jan 10th, 1974
Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Nationality: Indian
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Religion: Hindu
Height: 6'0" or 1.84 m
Weight: 74 kgs
Lives In: Mumbai
Address: Mayur, Tilak Road, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai 400 054
Occupation: Actor
Marital status: Married
Family:
Mother: Pinky Roshan
Father: Rakesh Roshan
Siblings: sister Sunaina
Spouse: Suzanne Roshan Khan
Children: Son Rehaan
Education: B.COM
Languages Known: Hindi, urdu, English
Favorites:
color: Black
Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor and Sylvester Stallone
Actresses: Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Julia Roberts, Helen Hunt
Films: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Sholay, Pretty Woman, When Harry met Sally
Dish: Indian food
Pet Animal: Persian cat
Hobbies: Daily Exercise and Watching Movies
Other facts: Has two thumbs on his right hand that are grown together
HRITHIK ROSHAN CHILDHOOD PHOTO
HRITHIK ROSHAN & HIS WIFE SUSAN MARRIAGE PHOTO
HRITHIK ROSHAN WITH HIS WIFE SUSAN ROSHAN (LEFT),HIS MOM PINKY ROSHAN (RIGHT) & HIS SISTER SUSNAINA (RIGHT MOST)
Hrithik Roshan married Suzzane Khan soon after his debut amidst strong rumors of his liason with Kareena Kapoor. Hrithik's wife Suzzane Khan is the daughter of yesteryear's actor-director Sanjay Khan and sister of actor Zayed Khan. Hrithik now has a son from Suzzane Khan, named 'Rehaan'.
Meanwhile Hrithik's debut movie was followed by a string of flops including 'Fiza', 'Mission Kashmir', 'Yaadein', 'Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage ', 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum', 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!' and 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon ' with the 2001 release 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' being the only success in this period. Critics almost wrote him off calling him a 'one film wonder' and a 'flash in the pan' until he bounced back with 'Koi Mil Gaya' again directed by his father, Rakesh Roshan.
Hrithik Roshan played a mentally retarted boy who becomes unusually strong and powerful with the influence of an extra terrestrial visitor from space. The movie also brought him critical aclaim apart from bringing him back in favor with the masses.In early 2006 Hrithik Roshan starred in "Krissh", a sequel to 'Koi Mil Gaya', the third movie produced and directed by his father for him that collected over 70 crore rupees (About $15 million) at the box office.
Over the last five years, his three home productions have been his most successful films and some believe that Hrithik is only successful with his father behind the camera. Sources close to the Roshan family tell us that Hrithik Roshan has immense talent for filmmaking and his contribution to these movies have been behind the camera too. Hrithik is known to be very passionate about his work and gets involved in every aspect of a movie, especially if it is his own home production. Rakesh Roshan has publicly acknowledged Hrithik's role in keeping him in touch with contemporary world cinema. Hrithik has assisted Rakesh Roshan on his home productions including 'King Uncle' and 'Karan Arjun'.
Hrithik Roshan is a favorite pin up boy of millions. Few knew that before his debut Hrithik tried hard to have a sculpted body without much success. Finally a dejected Duggu approached superstar Salman Khan, having known him from the days of 'Karan Arjun' and received tips from him. This led to his beefy look in 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai' that clicked with the masses.
Rakesh Roshan had spent a lot of money on his son's debut movie, trying to showcase every talent of his. It turned out to be a very expensive movie and despite efforts distributors were wary of buying the rights to it. Eventually Rakesh Roshan released it himself in a few territories and reaped a bounty.
Industry sources say Hrithik Roshan has been strongly influenced by the family of his in-laws and is no longer the soft spoken down to earth boy he was when he started out. This was apparent when allegations of plagiarism surfaced against Rakesh Roshan for 'Krissh' and Hrithik was quoted as saying, "If there's anybody else out there claiming a piece of dad's original work, please come forward. I have a lot of muscle I need to put to come good use".
Hrithik Roshan is known to be very choosy about the movies he works in and few scripts are written keeping him in mind. He is currently part of Yashraj film's 'Dhoom 2' a sequel to the 2004 movie 'Dhoom' in which he plays a villain role for the first time and 'Jodha-Akbar' directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
Hrithik has a vestigial thumb on his right hand and is 6 feet tall. His wife, Suzzane Khan has said on record that he's obsessed with his looks and is often found staring at himself in the mirror.
HRITHIK ROSHAN FILMOGRAPHY:
Kismat Talkies (2007)
Jodha-Akbar (2007)
I See You (2006)
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Krrish (2006)
Lakshya (2004)
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
Yaadein... (2001)
Mission Kashmir (2000)
Fiza (2000)
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Bhagwan Dada (1986)
Aasha (1980)
Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
PRETTY ZINTA PROFILE
PREITY ZINTA PROFILE:
Original Name: Preetam Singh Zinta
Screen Name: Preity Zinta
Born: January 31st , 1974
Birth Place: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Nationality: Indian
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'5" or 1.65 m
Weight: 52 kgs
Hair Color: Black
Occupation: Model & Actress
FAMILY:
Father: Durganand Zinta
Mother: Nilprabha Zinta
Siblings: Two brothers: Deepanker Zinta and Manish Zinta
Marital status: single
Boyfriend: Ness Wadia
Ex-Boyfriend: Dated Marc Robinson but broke up
Education: Graduated in Criminal Psychology (Bombay University)
Languages Known: Hindi, English
Hobbies: Fitness
FAVOURITIES:
Actors: Guru Dutt, Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan & Al Pacino
Actresses: Madhubala, Waheeda Rehman, Sridevi
Color: Electric blue
Perfumes: Envy, Gucci for Men
Clothes: string pyjamas and anything comfortable
Food: Home-made food and ice-creams
Other facts: she hates waking up early in the morning
Debut Film: Dil Se (1998)
Address: C/10A, Ranwar, Waroda Rd, Off. Hill Rd,Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050 
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Preity Zinta (born 31 January 1975) is an award-winning popular Indian actress who appears in Bollywood movies. She is among the most successful actresses in the industry, and is regarded as one of the biggest names in India. Balancing commercial successes with critically acclaimed performances she has established herself as one of the most prominent leading actresses of Hindi cinema. Zinta is placed on the top in the list of the biggest actresses of this generation.
CAREER:
EARLY CAREER:
Zinta met Shekhar Kapur when she accompanied her friend to an audition and was auditioned too. Coincidentally, after Kapur saw her audition he insisted on her to become an actress. Zinta was meant to make her acting debut with Kapur's Tara Rum Pum Pum opposite Hrithik Roshan but the film never took off. Later, Kapur recommended her for Mani Ratnam's "Dil Se".
Technically her first film was Kundan Shah's "Kya Kehna" but it got delayed till 2000. The delay of another film Soldier meant that she made her acting debut with Dil Se (1998). The film was her breakthrough role and she won the Filmfare Best Debut Award for her performance, which was only twenty minutes long. This was followed by the hit Soldier and Sangharsh, which did not do well at the Box Office, but gained her recognition as an actress. Zinta also starred in two Telugu films.
BREAKTHROUGH:
Her first release in 2000 was the hit Kya Kehna. Critics began to take notice of her after her performance in this film. Her role as a teenage single mother was well acclaimed and she received various nominations in the best actress category.
She was known for enacting diverse roles. Roles like the mentioned CBI officer in Sangharsh, the teenage single mother in Kya Kehna and the prostitute in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke were very different from typical roles made by actresses in that point of time, and won her critical acclaim.
Later, she had successes with the films "Mission Kashmir" (2000) which was the third highest grossing film of the year and Dil Chahta Hai (2001) which entered into the top five highest grossing films of the year.
In 2002, she was the main protagonist in Dil Hai Tumhaara. The film marked an important milestone in her career. Although the film did not do well at the box office, her role as an adopted daughter was much appreciated and her performance was well acclaimed. Consequently, she became sought-after by some of the biggest filmmakers in the following years.
SUCCUSS:
The year 2003 proved to be a very good one for Zinta, as she was the female lead in three of the year's highest grossing films: The Hero: Love Story of a Spy which is considered as the most expensive Hindi film ever made, "Koi... Mil Gaya" and "Kal Ho Naa Ho". She won many awards for her role as the insecure and angry Indian-American girl in Kal Ho Naa Ho. Her performance in the film also won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award.
This was followed in 2004 by the moderately successful film Lakshya which was the fourth highest grossing film of the year, and for which she received mixed reviews. Latter, Yash Chopra signed her for the role of Zaara in the love legend "Veer-Zaara", which was the biggest hit of the year. Veer-Zaara was her second highest grossing film in a row, and marked her entry into Yash Raj Films, which is considered to be one of the biggest production houses in the Bollywood industry. All these achievements promoted her as one of the biggest stars in the industry.
She had two releases in 2005: Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen and "Salaam Namaste". The former received poor reviews at the box office, while the latter did fairly well in India and was one of the biggest hits overseas.She also received various nominations for Best Actress in different award ceremonies for her performance in the latter, where she played the role of a single modern young woman who leaves India to make her own life in Australia.
Zinta was welcomed with similar success the following year in 2006. Her first release "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" released in August 2006 and became one of the biggest box office hits. She played a stylish and modern fashion magazine editor in this film, which was also well received. Her most recent film Jaan-E-Mann performed poorly at the box office.
In 2007, Zinta was offered a role in the foreign film Marigold, but turned it down.
PERSONAL LIFE:
FAMILY:
Born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, she hails from a family of Rohru in Shimla District.Zinta initially planned to do an English honours but later decided to pursue psychology. Zinta also attended Bombay University. After earning a degree in criminal psychology at the St. Bedes College, Zinta began her career as a model and appeared in several commercials.
Her father, Durganand Zinta was an officer in the Indian Army. Durganand Zinta died when Preity was thirteen, in a car accident which also involved her mother, Nilprabha Zinta. Her mother broke many bones in the accident, including her spine. Her mother was bedridden for two years because of this incident. Zinta has two brothers, Deepankar Zinta and Manish Zinta, a year older and a year younger, respectively. Deepankar is a commissioned officer in the Indian Army, while Manish is settled in Los Angeles.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Zinta has been dating the Bombay Dyeing heir, Ness Wadia since February 2005.In 2007, there was an alleged crisis in Preity's relationship with Wadia, due to the alleged affair with Shekhar Kapur (see controversies), and the supposedly cold vibes between Preity and Wadia's mother Maureen. Maureen Wadia reacted to the rumours in an interview. She ended up with the rumours, saying: "I'm delighted at my son's choice". In April 2007 Zinta attended an event along with Wadia, which proved that they are together despite the mentioned rumours.
Gossip has also linked her with many other Bollywood stars, but Zinta has strongly denied all these rumours.
COMMITMENTS:
REPRESENTATION:
In May 2006 she and Karan Johar received an invitation to represent Bollywood at the Cannes Film Festival. They took this opportunity to promote Johar's latest film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. She attended the festival the following year in 2007.
In 2007, She co-hosted the 52nd Filmfare Awards ceremony, along with Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar and Juhi Chawla.
In 2007 she was the guest of honour in an art event called Spandan 2. The event took place in the famous Mumbai art gallery Articulate. Also in 2007, Zinta was chosen as the first brand ambassador for GoAir, a new Airway service.
STAGE SHOWS:
In 2007, She co-hosted the 52nd Filmfare Awards ceremony, along with Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar and Juhi Chawla.
In 2007 she was the guest of honour in an art event called Spandan 2. The event took place in the famous Mumbai art gallery Articulate. Also in 2007, Zinta was chosen as the first brand ambassador for GoAir, a new Airway service.
STAGE SHOWS:
Zinta joined a group of top stars (Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Rampal, and Priyanka Chopra) in the Temptation 2004 concert, which was an international success.
In 2006, Zinta toured again, participating and performing in the successful Heat 2006 concert around the world, along with Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.
In 2006, Zinta toured again, participating and performing in the successful Heat 2006 concert around the world, along with Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.
HUMANITARIAN WORKS:
In 2005, along with other Bollywood stars, Preity performed at the HELP! Telethon Concert to help raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
In July 2006, Zinta participated in a blood donation camp organised by the Rotary Club of Delhi in association with Godfrey Philips Bravery Awards and donated blood. She supported the promote of this humanitarian cause, saying: "Donating blood doesn't kill one but goes on to save somebody's life. Blood donation also creates a universal world. Once blood is donated it becomes universal and might be used by anyone in need, irrespective of community, caste or region. It binds people together." Apart from it, Zinta also lend her support to the cause of women empowerment for Godfrey Philips.
Zinta donated her winnings, from her 2007 appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati to the Shimla District Red Cross Society in Himachel Pradesh, along with Rani Mukerji. She donated Rs 25 lakhs to the society in support of its welfare activities.
CONTROVERSIES:
BHARAT SHAH CASE:
In 2003, Zinta was a witness in the Bharat Shah case and his links to the Mumbai mafia. She stuck by her statement that she received a threatening phone call from the mafia while shooting the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2000). She was given police protection and was forced to stay out of the public eye for months. Many other celebrities including Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan were witnesses in the case but they soon retracted their statements. Zinta was the only witness not to have turned hostile.
NESS WADIA CASE:
In 2006, Zinta's boyfriend Ness Wadia was reported to have beaten up some construction workers in her building. The rumours also reported that a woman was critically injured and a child was hurt. Zinta was very angry at hearing these rumours, and had repeatedly shouted at the media very much about the incident, claiming it wasn't true. Zinta even offered 1 crore to whoever could find an injured woman. The press came up with no findings, and this rumour was considered to be false.
ALLEGED AFFAIR:
Actress and Singer Suchitra Krishnamurthy has blamed Preity Zinta for her divorce with Shekhar Kapur, alleging that Preity was having an affair with her husband.
It wasn't the first time that Krishnamurthy has accused Zinta in this issue. Previously, she had written the same in a personal blog. However, initially Zinta kept a dignified silence and refused to talk about the issue, waiting it to disappear for itself.
Krishnamurthy also stated, that after the first time she accused her in the blog, Zinta used to call her every day and try to explain to her that she was not responsible for anything, and had nothing with her husband.
When Krishnamurthy accused Zinta for the second time in an interview, Zinta was travelling and got to know that only when her business manager Tanuja Mehra informed her about it. Zinta denied all the accusations saying, "It is unfortunate that I am bearing the brunt of someone else’s paranoia. She’s clearly unstable and I wish her a speedy recovery."
Preity's last reaction was relatively calm "I really don't understand why is the media going crazy about something that does not even exist" she said. She stated that she had met Kapur only five times in 10 years. In regard to Krishnamurthy, Zinta said, "Everyone who is a nobody wants to be somebody at the expense of famous people like me." Since then, apparently this controversy has come to an end.
It wasn't the first time that Krishnamurthy has accused Zinta in this issue. Previously, she had written the same in a personal blog. However, initially Zinta kept a dignified silence and refused to talk about the issue, waiting it to disappear for itself.
Krishnamurthy also stated, that after the first time she accused her in the blog, Zinta used to call her every day and try to explain to her that she was not responsible for anything, and had nothing with her husband.
When Krishnamurthy accused Zinta for the second time in an interview, Zinta was travelling and got to know that only when her business manager Tanuja Mehra informed her about it. Zinta denied all the accusations saying, "It is unfortunate that I am bearing the brunt of someone else’s paranoia. She’s clearly unstable and I wish her a speedy recovery."
Preity's last reaction was relatively calm "I really don't understand why is the media going crazy about something that does not even exist" she said. She stated that she had met Kapur only five times in 10 years. In regard to Krishnamurthy, Zinta said, "Everyone who is a nobody wants to be somebody at the expense of famous people like me." Since then, apparently this controversy has come to an end.
IN THE MEDIA:
Zinta has the most success among all the Bollywood actresses, having the highest success ratio of 65%. Zinta's trademark has been her dimple.
In 2003, Zinta was placed first on the Rediff's Top Bollywood Female Stars. In the following years, she was placed at number 2 three years in a row (2004-2006).Zinta was also ranked number two on the Filmfare "Top Actresses" list (2003-2004) and number three later on (2005-2006).
In 2007, Zinta was on the Rediff list of 'Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses'. She was also featured in the list of Rediff's Bollywood's Best Dressed Women and listed #41 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/ 2006). Zinta was also the first Indian actress on the cover of the first issue of Marie Claire magazine to be sold in India.
Zinta appeared twice in the first season of Karan Johar's talk show Koffee with Karan. Her first appearance was in 2004 with Saif Ali Khan, and the second time was in March 2005, along with Abhishek Bachchan. She was also a guest judge in Indian Idol 2.
In 2006, she also modeled and walked the ramp for Manish Malhotra's fashion display Fashion Week 2006, titled Freedom, along with actress Kajol.
PREITY ZINTA TRIVIA:
* Model and TV anchor Graduated in Psychology Turned down the lead in Marigold (2004).
* Has won over 4 awards for Kya Kehna and 7 Awards for Kal Ho Na ho.
* Critics began to take notice of her after her performance in Kya Khena.
* Won Best Actress at Stardust Awards for 'Veer Zaara.'
* She won the IIFA Style Diva Award (2005).
* Is a major fan of the hit TV series The Simpsons
* Her father, Durganand Zinta was an officer in the Indian Army. Durganand Zinta died when Preity was thirteen, in a car accident in which her mother, Nilprabha Zinta was also involved. Her mother was bedridden because of this incident.
* Has two brothers, Deepanker Zinta and Manish Zinta, a year older and a year younger respectively.
* One of her brothers is a commissioned officer in the Indian Army.
* Has written three columns for BBC South Asia.
* She joined a group of top stars (Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Rampal, Rani Mukherjee, and Priyanka Chopra) in the Temptation 2004 concert, which was a huge international success.
* Appeared in Manish Malhotra fashion show Freedom (2006).
* In May 2006, along with Karan Johar she received an invitation to represent Bollywood at the Cannes Film Festival. They took this opportunity to promote the film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006).
* When not shooting she used to return to her home town Shimla. She recently moved into her own home in Mumbai, which she bought in mid-2005.
* Her favorite perfume is Envy by Gucci.
* Her good friends in the industry include Abhishek Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, and Gauri Khan. Very close friends with actor Hrithik Roshan and his wife 'Suzanne Khan' .
* Listed #41 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/ 2006).
* Previously, when she was not shooting she used to return to her native town Shimla. Zinta recently moved into her own home in Mumbai, which she bought in mid-2005.
* Zinta narrowly escaped death twice in late 2004, once after an explosion at a Temptation concert in Colombo, and later in the Indian Ocean Tsunami.
PREITY ZINTA PERSONAL QUOTES:
"I lost my father when I was 13-years-old. He was a great man, my father, and very intelligent. I love him very much. I believe it's very important that parents have a personal connection with their children. It helps kids feel more secure, have a feeling of family, makes them feel loved."
"Whenever I came across something that influenced me, I wanted to be that. So it varied from an astronaut, airhostess, army girl, to truck driver. Once, I wanted to be a nun - my mother wanted me to change schools after that..."
"I am single and desperately looking for a good man in my life. I did have major crushes when I was younger but no serious relationship."
"I want to bring a change and do something new and different in my profession, but in the beginning I'll have to toe line, I want to be known as a performer not a star."
"I am proud to be part of today's Bollywood. I love dancing and lip synching to our songs."
"To act, you must know pain. You must know what it means to be in love, what it means to be rejected."
"You know what's the worst part about being an actress? It's the pressure to look gorgeous all the time and to behave perfectly. But I'm not perfect, nobody is."
"Acting can truly take a toll on your nerves. I mean we have to be larger than life. Worse, I've seen actors acting off the sets too."
On the changing face of Indian cinema "At one time I wondered if I was doing the right films, today I know I have made the right choices. Indian cinema is changing, not step by step but by leaps. New blood is coming in, mindsets are changing and our exposure to the world is ever- increasing. I am glad these positive changes are happening when I am in the industry and not ten years from now."
On love at first sight "It is superficial to fall in love with someone looking at their face. To me I need to discover the person. I would never look at someone and exclaim - He is the one!"
"Whenever I came across something that influenced me, I wanted to be that. So it varied from an astronaut, airhostess, army girl, to truck driver. Once, I wanted to be a nun - my mother wanted me to change schools after that..."
"I am single and desperately looking for a good man in my life. I did have major crushes when I was younger but no serious relationship."
"I want to bring a change and do something new and different in my profession, but in the beginning I'll have to toe line, I want to be known as a performer not a star."
"I am proud to be part of today's Bollywood. I love dancing and lip synching to our songs."
"To act, you must know pain. You must know what it means to be in love, what it means to be rejected."
"You know what's the worst part about being an actress? It's the pressure to look gorgeous all the time and to behave perfectly. But I'm not perfect, nobody is."
"Acting can truly take a toll on your nerves. I mean we have to be larger than life. Worse, I've seen actors acting off the sets too."
On the changing face of Indian cinema "At one time I wondered if I was doing the right films, today I know I have made the right choices. Indian cinema is changing, not step by step but by leaps. New blood is coming in, mindsets are changing and our exposure to the world is ever- increasing. I am glad these positive changes are happening when I am in the industry and not ten years from now."
On love at first sight "It is superficial to fall in love with someone looking at their face. To me I need to discover the person. I would never look at someone and exclaim - He is the one!"
PREITY ZINTA FILMOGRAPHY:
AS ACTRESS:
* The Last Lear (2007) (post-production)
* Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) .... Alvira Khan
* Jaan-E-Mann (2006) .... Piya Goyal/Preity Zintakova
* Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) .... Riya Saran
* Krrish (2006) .... Nisha (Special App)
* Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... (2006) .... Special Appearance (Song)
* Salaam Namaste (2005) .... Ambar "Ambi" Malhotra
* Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) .... Priti Damani
* Veer-Zaara (2004) .... Zaara Hayaat Khan
* Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004) .... Dr. Parineeta (Pari)
* Lakshya (2004) .... Romila "Romi" Dutta
* Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) .... Naina Catherine Kapur Patel
* Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) .... Nisha
* Armaan (2003) .... Sonia Kapoor
* The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) .... Reshma/Ruksar
* Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) .... Shalu
* Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001) .... Sakshi
* Dil Chahta Hai (2001) .... Shalini
* Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Madhubala
* Farz (2001) .... Kajal Singh
* Mission Kashmir (2000) .... Sufiya Parvez
* Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000) (as Priety Zinta) .... Jahnvi
* Kya Kehna (2000) .... Priya Baxi
* Dillagi (1999) .... Rani (Guest Appearance)
* Sangharsh (1999) .... CBI Officer Reet Oberoi
* Raja Kumarudu (1999) .... Rani
* Premante Idera (1998) (as Preity Zintar) .... Jannu
* Soldier (1998/II) .... Preeti Singh
* Dil Se.. (1998) .... Preeti Nair
AWARDS:
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy:
* 2002-Nominated-Popular Award-Actress in a Leading Role
for: Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
* 2001-Nominated-Popular Award-Actress in a Leading Role
for: Kya Kehna (2000)
Filmfare Awards:
* 2006-Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Salaam Namaste (2005)
* 2005- Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Veer-Zaara (2004)
* 2004-Won-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actor in a Villainous Role
for: Armaan (2003)
* Best Actress-for: Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
* 2002-Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Supporting Actress
for: Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
* 2001-Nominated-Filmfare Award-Best Actress
for: Kya Kehna (2000)
* 1999-Won-Filmfare Award-Best Newcomer - Female
for: Dil Se.. (1998)
* Also for Soldier (1998/II).
Screen Weekly Awards:
* 2005-Won-Special Award-Jodi No. 1
Shared with:Shahrukh Khan
* Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Veer-Zaara (2004)
* 2004-Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* Best Performance in a Negative Role
for: Armaan (2003)
* 2003-Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
* 2001-Nominated-Screen Best Actress
for: Kya Kehna (2000)
* 1999-Won- Screen Most Promising Newcomer - Female
for: Soldier (1998/II)
Zee Cine Awards:
* 2005-Nominated-Popular Award-Best Actress
for: Veer-Zaara (2004)
* 2004-Nominated-Popular Award-Best Actress
for: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* 2003-Won-Queen of Hearts Award
* IIFA Best Actress Award for Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
UPEN PATEL PROFILE
Name : Upen Patel
Born : August 16,1980
Nationality: British (seeking Indian citizenship)
Profession : Model & Actor
Ethnic Origin : Indian
Height : 6'
Weight : 74 Kgs
Bust/Chest : 40''
Waist: 32''
Hips: 35''
Eye Color : Brown
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Short
Skin Color : Freckles & Fair
Hobbies : Dancing, acting, reading, gym
Favourite places: London & Caribbean
Favourite places in India: Ooty, Goa & Cochin
Favourite cuisine: Italian-Relishes creamy pasta in white sauce with some mushrooms and chicken
Claim to Fame: First participated in LIFW in 2003 modelling for JJ Valaya. Also did shows for Rohit Bal, Rocky S. Got his break with Valaya when he shot a campaign
AWARDS
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY
He first appeared on the ramp in India at Lakme Fashion Week 2003, modelling for designer JJ Valaya.
Upen Patel, along with his family, migrated to the UK from Uganda 23 years back where he began getting modelling offers immediately after graduating in Media Studies from West Herts College.
He was offered tickets to India and a chance to participate in the Indian Fashion Week by his close friend. Upen, who walked the ramp at the Fashion Week, enjoyed it so much that he decided to stay back in India. Upen also participated in international shows for top designers Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna, but the model prefers working in India. Upen made men cooking in vogue in India when he hosted the show ‘Cook Na Kaho’ on Star channel. Upen is the face for Tommy Hilfiger in India as well.
But, he came to the limelight only after he won Zee TV's supermodel hunt in the year 2002.
He is associated with brands like Tuscan Verve and Tommy Hilfiger is the new heartthrob in the film industry.
He is passionate about everything that has to do with speed, like skiing, buggies, powerboats and bikes. At the same time this metrosexual guy has a craze for ear studs, bracelets and lockets.
Upen Patel wields his sexy look by working on his diet which contains lot of proteins and less of carbohydrates. A chicken freak, who can eat anything made of chicken any time in the day, also has five almonds in the morning in his diet list.
With his striking style, he set the ramp on fire by winning the MTV style award. He signed a five-year contract with Provogue. He is a brand ambassador for Provogue's new line of denim and inner wear. He also added another feather on his cap when he became the brand ambassador for D'damas Desire. He has campaigned for international brands like Wendell Rodrick, Vikram Phadnis and Westside.
Patel claims he has never pursued a filmmaker. "I have been lucky in that regard," he says. "When I began modelling, I got a lot of offers for films, but no one wanted to launch me as the lead hero. They wanted me to be the second or third lead. I then received a call from Mukta Arts and was told that Subhash Ghai wanted to meet me. At his office, he had pictures of me from various articles and magazine covers. He told me he had been following my progress for nine months and said that Mukta Arts could launch me as a hero. I was wowed," he adds
It has been a great journey for this icon from the transformation of supermodel to an actor. After shooting his first remix video " Sun Sahiba Sun", he took the first step to Bollywood. Upen who believes in quality than quantity is on the fast track to glory. Upen dated actress Amrita Arora for a year, but the two then called it quits. Upen also assisted director Farah Khan for a while before making his debut in Bollywood. Upen made his debut as an actor in "36 China Town" and was applauded for his performance.Upen is the brand ambassador for ‘Kamasutra’, ‘Boy London’ and ‘Tuscan Verve’.
Upen has quit the ramp completely, because of his busy schedule of upcoming films. He has done Suneel Darshan's "Shakalaka Boom Boom" and Vipul Shah's "Namastey London". You will also see him in three action movies by Percept Picture Company.
Upen who believes in being a complete metrosexual guy, is now getting trained by Akshay Kumar for his action movies. This Leo, born on August 16 1980, is stealing the limelight with his killer looks and acting skills.
After conquering the fashion world, this Patel boy has his eyes all set on Bollywood.
UPEN PATEL TRIVIA
* Upen Patel is one of the hottest and higest paid male models in India, at present.
* One of Britain’s top Asian models has been nominated for a prestigious award from MTV.
* Londoner Upen Patel is up for the Most Stylish Male category in September 2005, and is hotly tipped to take home the accolade.
* The 23-year-old model has fast become one of India’s most popular faces, having already taken part in international shows for top designers Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna, but the lure of the Indian market has become much more important to the six-foot model.
* The model, who was MTV’s face of year in 2003, can’t believe how quickly he has been able to enjoy success. "I have only been in India less than two years and already I have secured a home, a car and a decent living, which to me is quite a lot," he said.
* But Upen feels he would not have been able to do it without the love and support of his family. He admits that it was his mum who first sent his pictures into catalogues when he was a child and that he did not take it too seriously.
* Once he had finished his degree at Hatfield University, in Hertfordshire, two men offered him a ticket to India and the chance to appear in Indian Fashion week. "They gave me a ticket for four weeks, and a year-and-a-half later I am still here!" he laughs.
* The model, who has been linked to several Bollywood babes including Amrita Arora, says that even though he has not met the right woman yet, he is not concerned and is willing to let her come to him. He said, "In my business I meet a lot of beautiful women and although I think they might be interested they never approach me".
* Determined and ambitious, Upen, who has been swamped with film offers from directors like Mahesh Bhatt, says that he is biding his time and hopefully the right script will come his way.
* He is perfecting his Hindi skills and being taught dancing by top choreographer Farah Khan’s assistant.
* His perfect role in films, according to him, is the "Indian James Bond, 007 Licence to Thrill".
* Touted as one of India’s best male models, he gives the phrase 'male metrosexual' a new twist in Karen Anand’s Cook Na Kaho with Upen Patel, a cookery show with a difference on Star One.
* Upen is also the winner of The MTV Style Award for Best Male Model.
* Upen is the face for Tommy Hilfiger in India. He is also the brand ambassador for Kamasutra, Boy London and Tuscan Verve. Phew.
* Loves working out, and hits the gym four times a week. Works out for an hour and a half and work on only one body part at a time. He follows a high protein diet and totally avoid carbohydrates and starchy food like rice, butter and other fried stuff.
* Doesn’t have a sweet tooth but when he wants to indulge, he digs into a tub of tooty fruity ice cream or choco-chip cookies.
* Loves seafood, chicken and salads.
* Usually lounges around in a pair of low-waist jeans and a ganji, teamed that with a good pair of sandals and I am all set!
* Favourite brands are Armani and Diesel.
* Angel for Men is his secret weapon, a perfume with a chocolatey fragrance that never fails to work.
* To get rid of stress, he believes in reading, playing an instrument, exercising or even sleeping. For him, working out is the best mantra for alleviating stress.
* Loves listening to R & B, Hip-Hop and other genres of easy listening music.
* Also loves travelling, and two of his favorite places are London and the Caribbean. In India, it is Goa, Ooty and Cochin.
MODELLING ASSIGNMENTS
* By ‘GQ’ magazine and all the Asian network (B4U, ZEE & ARY).
* ‘DAMINIS’ held at Kensington Roof Gardens, covered by ‘ASIAN WOMAN & BRIDE’ magazine and filmed for ZEE TV.
* ‘BERANAINI’ held at THE NEHRU CENTRE exclusively for SONY TELEVISION.
* Bangla TV Fashion Special
* SELFRIDGES Fashion Show for Bollywood Season.
* Catwalk Show for London Fashion Week.
* WEMBLEY ARENA Fashion Show for "RAAZ".
* Catwalk Show for MAYA International held at NEC Birmingham.
* NICO D. of London Held at Tokyo Joe’s.
UPEN PATEL FILMOGRAPHY
* Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) .... Reggi
* Namastey London (2007) .... Imran Khan
* 36 China Town (2006) .... Rocky
Animation Department:
* Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) (animator)
EMRAAN HASHMI PROFILE:
NAME: Emran Hashmi
NICKNAME: Emmi
BORN: March 23, 1979
BIRTHPLACE: Mumbai
NATIONALITY: Indian
ZODIAC SIGN: Aries
HEIGHT: 5'9"
WEIGHT: 72 kgs
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Black
OCCUPATION: Actor
RELIGION: Muslim
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE: Parveen Sahani
LANGUAGES KNOWN: Hindi & English
EDUCATION: Graduated from Sydenham college, Mumbai, India Studied Graphics and Animations
DRINKS: CoffeeBIGGEST FEAR: Ghosts
SUPERSTITIOUS ABOUT: Black Cats
DEBUT FILM: Footpath
OTHER FACTS: Nephew of Mahesh Bhatt
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
EARLY LIFE:
Emran Anwar Hashmi was born to a Muslim father and Catholic mother. He changed his name to Farhaan Hashmi but recently reverted to his original name, albeit with an extra "a" as per numerology beliefs. He graduated from Sydenham in Mumbai where he studies graphics and animations.
He is the nephew of Mahesh Bhatt and is a cousin of actress and director Pooja Bhatt. He married Parveen Shahani at an elaborate ceremony on Thursday, December 14th, 2006. The reception was held at a plush hotel in Bandra, Mumbai and was limited to the family members and close friends of the actor.
He is the nephew of Mahesh Bhatt and is a cousin of actress and director Pooja Bhatt. He married Parveen Shahani at an elaborate ceremony on Thursday, December 14th, 2006. The reception was held at a plush hotel in Bandra, Mumbai and was limited to the family members and close friends of the actor.
CAREER:
Hashmi made his debut in 2003 with the film Footpath however, it did not do well at the box office. He shot to fame with Murder (2004) which was his first hit. His next few films such as "Zeher" (2005),"Aashiq Banaya Apne","Kalyug"(2005) and "Gangster" (2006) have done well at the box office and the soundtracks in these respective films have helped create a large fan base. Amusingly, all the songs from his movies have become instant hits. The playback singers for most of his film's songs has been Himesh Reshammiya, Kunal Ganjawala and Atif Aslam.
Emraan is also famous for his kissing scenes in most of his movies. He has been nicknamed the 'serial kisser'. Emraan also described his first on screen kiss during an interview claiming that he was very nervous and almost opted out of the scene before going ahead and shooting it with the female co-star.
EMRAAN HASHMI FILMOGRAPHY:
AS ACTOR:
* Awarapan (2007)
* The Train (2007)
* Good Boy Bad Boy (2007)
* Dil Diya Hai (2006)
* The Killer (2006)
* Gangster (2006)
* Aksar (2006)
* Jawani Diwani (2006)
* Tandoori Tadka (2006)
* Chocolate (2005)
* Zeher (2005)
* Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005)
* Murder (2004)
* Footpath (2003)
AS SPECIAL APPEARANCE:
* Kalyug (2005)
AJAY DEVGAN PROFILE
AJAY DEVGAN PROFILE:
Name: Ajay Devgan
Real Name: Vishal Devgan
Born: April 2nd, 1969
Birth Place: Delhi, India
Height: 5' 11"
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hindu
Profession: Actor
Family:
Mother: Veena Devgan
Brother: Anil Devgan
Spouse: Kajol (Actress)(Married: FEB 24, 1999)
Daughter: Nysa (Born:April 20,2003)
Education: School-Silver Beach High School in Juhu & Post Graduate- Mithibai College
Debut Film: Phool Aur Kaante (1992)
Likes & Dislikes:
Favorite actor: Amitabh Bachchan
Awards:
National Award for 'Zakhm' and The Legend of Bhagat Singh(2002)
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD MOVIE INDUSTRY:
he took up direction of video films on his own story lines. His debut film was Ajay Devgan, son of legendary veteran action choreographer Veeru Devgan, was born in Delhi, India. He was exposed to films at a very early age. After post graduation from Mithibhai College "Phool Aur Kante"(1992) in which the blazing intensity of his performance and the dare delivery of stunts were to become a hallmark for the Hindi film audience in the 90s.
Being the son of a fight master and fond of performing stunts, his earlier films were more of a violent nature. The trend in his career changed with two romantic comedies 'Ishq' (1997) and 'Pyar To Hona Hi Thaa' (1998). His brilliant performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' (1999) definitely was one of the main factors that contributed to the success of the film. After a couple of films like 'Company' (2002) and 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh' (2002), he proved himself as the right choice for both positive and negative roles.
His early list of sterling performances include films like 'Zakhm' (1998), 'Lajja' (2001), 'Deewangee' (2002) and 'Bhoot' (2003). In 2004 he did five films such as 'Raincoat', 'Yuva', 'Masti', 'LOC Kargil' and 'Khakee'. His acting in Raincoat as the middle class desperate man was commendable. His next noted film was 'Apaharan' (2005) in which his transformation from a simpleton to a criminal was amongst the high points of his performance. In Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Omkara' (2006) Ajay makes a stirring and powerful interpretation of a man troubled by doubt about his lover's faithfulness.
In real life, he is known to be a quiet person who does not like to party much. Ajay, a car enthusiast, is also a good businessman as reflected by his successful venture into film production and distribution business. The man has a very humane side to him as well being the Brand Ambassador of 'Round Table India', an organisation in pursuit of educating 1 million children. Ajay Devgan got married to actress Kajol on February 24, 1999 and a daughter Nysa was born to them in April 20th,2003.
Ajay has managed to do different characters with a flair characteristic to the man. One can undoubtedly say that he is an actor who supersedes himself with each film.
Ajay with his wife Kajol endorses Whirlpool and Tata Indicom. Macho Ajay has been chosen as the brand ambassador for Mc Dowell’s. Ajay Devgan continues to be one of the most dependable actors in Bollywood.
AJAY DEVGAN FILMOGRAPHY:Being the son of a fight master and fond of performing stunts, his earlier films were more of a violent nature. The trend in his career changed with two romantic comedies 'Ishq' (1997) and 'Pyar To Hona Hi Thaa' (1998). His brilliant performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' (1999) definitely was one of the main factors that contributed to the success of the film. After a couple of films like 'Company' (2002) and 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh' (2002), he proved himself as the right choice for both positive and negative roles.
His early list of sterling performances include films like 'Zakhm' (1998), 'Lajja' (2001), 'Deewangee' (2002) and 'Bhoot' (2003). In 2004 he did five films such as 'Raincoat', 'Yuva', 'Masti', 'LOC Kargil' and 'Khakee'. His acting in Raincoat as the middle class desperate man was commendable. His next noted film was 'Apaharan' (2005) in which his transformation from a simpleton to a criminal was amongst the high points of his performance. In Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Omkara' (2006) Ajay makes a stirring and powerful interpretation of a man troubled by doubt about his lover's faithfulness.
In real life, he is known to be a quiet person who does not like to party much. Ajay, a car enthusiast, is also a good businessman as reflected by his successful venture into film production and distribution business. The man has a very humane side to him as well being the Brand Ambassador of 'Round Table India', an organisation in pursuit of educating 1 million children. Ajay Devgan got married to actress Kajol on February 24, 1999 and a daughter Nysa was born to them in April 20th,2003.
Ajay has managed to do different characters with a flair characteristic to the man. One can undoubtedly say that he is an actor who supersedes himself with each film.
Ajay with his wife Kajol endorses Whirlpool and Tata Indicom. Macho Ajay has been chosen as the brand ambassador for Mc Dowell’s. Ajay Devgan continues to be one of the most dependable actors in Bollywood.
AS PRODUCER:
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
Raju Chacha (2000)
AS DIRECTOR:
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
AS ACTOR:
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
Mr. Fraud (2007)
Benaam (20070
Saamna (2007)
Halla Bol (2007)
London Dreams (2007)
Cash (2007)
Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay (2007)
London Dreams (2007)
Golmaal 2 (2007)
Halla Bol (2007)
You Me Aur Hum (2007)
Sunday (2007)
Omkara (2006)
The Awakening (2006)
Golmaal (2006)
Saamna (2006)
Gulel (2006)
Benaam (2006)
Mehbooba (2006)
Prod. No. 6 (2006)
Shikhar (2005)
Apaharan (2005)
Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
Kaal (2005)
Tango Charlie (2005)
Zameer (2005)
Blackmail (2005)
Insan (2005)
Sipaahi (2005)
Khakee (2004)
Masti (2004)
Yuva (2004)
Raincoat (2004)
LOC - Kargil (2003)
Chori Chori (2003)
Qayamat (2003)
Bhoot (2003)
Parwana (2003)
Gangaajal (2003)
Zameen (2003)
Deewangee (2002)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
Company (2002)
Rahen Na Rahen Hum (2002)
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2002)
Lajja (2001)
Tera Mera Saath Rahein (2001)
Raju Chacha (2000)
Deewane (2000)
Gair (1999)
Dil Kya Kare (1999)
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet (1999)
Kachche Dhaage (1999)
Thakshak (1999)
Zakhm (1998)
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998)
Major Saab (1998)
Ishq (1997)
Itihaas (1997)
Diljale (1996)
Jaan (1996)
Jung (1996)
Haqeeqat (1995)
Goondaraj (1995)
Hulchal (1995)
Naajayaz (1995)
Dilwale (1994)
Kanoon (1994)
Suhaag (1994)
Vijaypath (1994)
Bedardi (1993)
Dhanwan (1993)
Dil Hai Betaab (1993)
Divyashakti (1993)
Ek Hi Raasta (1993)
Platform (1993)
Shaktiman (1993)
Sangram (1993)
Jigar (1992)
Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
Tanhai (1972)
As Special Appearance:
Taarzan - The Wonder Car (2004)
Awards and nominations:
National Film Awards:
* 1999 - Winner National Film Awards for Best Actor for Zakhm
* 2003 - Winner National Film Awards for Best Actor for The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Filmfare Awards:
Ajay Devgan has been nominated for 12 Filmfare awards.
* 1991 - Winner Best Male Debut for Phool Aur Kaante
* 1995 - Nominated Best Actor for Naajayaz
* 1998 - Nominated Best Actor for Zakhm
* 1999 - Nominated Best Actor for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
* 2001 - Nominated Best Actor in Supporting Role for Lajja
* 2002 - Nominated Best Actor for Company
* 2002 - Winner Best Performance in Negative Role for Deewangee
* 2002 - Winner Best Actor Critics for Company and The Legend of Bhagat Singh
* 2003 - Nominated Best Actor for Gangaajal
* 2004 - Nominated Best Performance in Negative Role for Khakee
* 2005 - Nominated Best Performance In Negative Role for Kaal
Star Screen Awards:
* 1998 - Winner Best Actor for Zakhm
* 2002 - Winner Best Actor for Company
* 2002 - Winner Best Villain for Deewangee
IIFA Awards:
* 2006 - Nominated Best Performance in Negative Role for Kaal
* 2007 - Nominated, Best Actor for Omkara
Global Indian Film Awards:
* 2006 - Nominated Best Actor for Omkara
Bollywood Movie Awards:
* 1999 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Critics Award Male for Zakhm
* 2003 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Best Villain for Deewangee
RANI MUKERJEE PROFILE
RANI MUKHERJEE PROFILE:
Name: Rani Mukherjee
Name: Rani Mukherjee
Born: March 21, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 5' 3"
Eye Color: Light Brow
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: West Bengal, India
Nationality: Indian
Occupation: Actress
Religion: Hindu
Education: High School: cooper High School (Juhu, Mumbai,India)
Marital Status: Single
Family:
Father: Ram Mukherjee (Director)
Mother: Krishna Mukherjee
Brother: Raja Mukherjee
Hobbies: Dancing
Debut Film: Biyer Phool (Bengali), Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996)(In Hindi)
Languages Known: Bengali, Hindi, English
Address: B/405, Shakti Apartments, Kalyani Complex, Yari Road, Versova, Mumbai - 400061
Favourites:
Actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda
Actress: Nargis, Mala Sinha
Car: The Opel Astra
Hollywood Movie: Titanic
Perfumes: Polo Sport
Likes: Comic Archie and Donald Duck
Other facts: Her beauty secret is that she soaks herself with moisturizer
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 5' 3"
Eye Color: Light Brow
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: West Bengal, India
Nationality: Indian
Occupation: Actress
Religion: Hindu
Education: High School: cooper High School (Juhu, Mumbai,India)
Marital Status: Single
Family:
Father: Ram Mukherjee (Director)
Mother: Krishna Mukherjee
Brother: Raja Mukherjee
Hobbies: Dancing
Debut Film: Biyer Phool (Bengali), Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996)(In Hindi)
Languages Known: Bengali, Hindi, English
Address: B/405, Shakti Apartments, Kalyani Complex, Yari Road, Versova, Mumbai - 400061
Favourites:
Actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda
Actress: Nargis, Mala Sinha
Car: The Opel Astra
Hollywood Movie: Titanic
Perfumes: Polo Sport
Likes: Comic Archie and Donald Duck
Other facts: Her beauty secret is that she soaks herself with moisturizer
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Rani Mukerji, formerly Rani Mukherjee, born March 21, 1978 is one of the most popular Bollywood actresses at present.
Family background:
She comes from a film-clan family of Bengali origin: Her father, Ram Mukherjee is a retired director. her mother Krishna used to be a playback singer, while her brother Raja Mukherjee is a film producer. Her maternal aunt is Debashree Roy. The popular bollywood actress, Kajol, is her second cousin.
CAREER:
She began her film career with the Bengali film 'Biyer Phool'. Her first Hindi film was "Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat" (1996), which did not do well at the box office. However, her next two releases - 'Ghulam' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998) - were hits. For the latter she received her first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Mukerji shot to instant stardom after these successes, and was signed on for a great many movies immediately afterwards. Unfortunately, most of them did average business at the box office. It was only after the release of 'Saathiya' in 2002, directed by Shaad Ali, that she regained her reputation. The film was critically and commercially successful and Rani was recognised as one of the leading commercial actresses of the day.
In 2004, her performances in 'Yuva' and the commercially successful 'Hum Tum' earned her more awards - the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for the former, and the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the latter, the next year. Her performance as an activist lawyer in 'Veer-Zaara', the year's biggest hit, was also praised, and earned her yet another Filmfare nomination. These successes have established Mukerji as one of the industry's most bankable stars.
In 2005, she starred in four big banner films. Among them, Bunty Aur Babli was a smash hit and her performances in all the others, particularly in Black were generally appreciated. Adding another feather to her cap, 'Paheli', in which she starred, got the honour of opening the ninth Zimbabwe International Film Festival in Harare a year later.
Mukerji has been an active stage performer and participated in numerous world tours. Temptations 2004 was her most successful concert, in which she performed alongside Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal and Priyanka Chopra. She also appeared at the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, as part of a performance showcasing Indian culture, on behalf of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, to be held in Delhi.
Mukerji's success has continued into 2006, with her most recent release,'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', finishing with the highest opening gross of any Bollywood movie to date. Ms. Mukerji has been a top actress for three years now according to many reputed polls. Filmfare Magazine, the most prestigious Bollywood journal, slotted her the number one position on the Top Ten Actresses' List for two consecutive years. Other magazines have shared the same philosophy similarly.
PERSONAL LIFE:
Mukerji has been romantically linked with actors such as Govinda , Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and most recently, director Aditya Chopra. All parties have, however, strongly denied these rumours.Mukherjee seems to lead a hard-working life, totally focused on her career. She appears in the news only for appearances at movie premieres, special events, film festivals, award ceremonies, film promotion-related proceedings, or charity work. Home is important to her: in 2006, the actress bought a new house for herself in Juhu, the interior design for which was done by Twinkle Khanna.
She is very close to her niece, Mayesha whom she lovingly calls 'Mishti' (which means "sweet" in Bengali).
Mukerji's popularity as an actress has often matched that of her contemporary, Preity Zinta. The two actresses have also appeared together in a number of movies. As a result, they are often compared to each other, and there has been a great deal of speculation about their personal relationship. Both actresses have always maintained that they share a healthy professional relationship, and have expressed mutual respect.
Besides acting in films, Mukerji does her bit for charitable causes. Her show, Temptations 2005 in New Delhi, helped to raise funds for the National Centre For Promotional of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), a leading disabled rights' group. Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were also amongst the many who contributed to this cause.
In 2006, Mukerji celebrated her birthday with the students of The Helen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind, whom she had befriended while doing research for her role as a blind and deaf girl in Black. She has also given credit for her award-winning performance in that movie to the students.
CONTROVERSIES:
In June 2005, Mukherjee was widely criticized following the publication of an interview with British newspaper Desi Xpress. Mukherjee was asked to name her idol and she replied, "Adolf Hitler". However, in an interview with TimesNow a year later, she denied ever mentioning Hitler's name.
In November 2006, Mukherjee was shooting a film in Varanasi when avid fans crowded the set. Security personnel beat the crowd back with sticks. A media storm followed as various groups insisted that Mukherjee should have stopped the security guards. Mukherjee later issued a guarded apology.
COMMITMENTS:
Besides acting in films, Mukherjee contributes to charitable causes: The Temptations 2005 show in New Delhi helped to raise funds for the National Centre For Promotional of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), a leading disabled rights' group. Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were also amongst the many who contributed to this cause.
In 2006, Mukherjee celebrated her birthday with the students of The Helen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind, whom she had befriended while doing research for her role as a blind and deaf girl in Black. She has also given credit for her award-winning performance in that movie to the students.
AWARDS:
Popular:
Mukerji's success has continued into 2006, with her most recent release,'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', finishing with the highest opening gross of any Bollywood movie to date. Ms. Mukerji has been a top actress for three years now according to many reputed polls. Filmfare Magazine, the most prestigious Bollywood journal, slotted her the number one position on the Top Ten Actresses' List for two consecutive years. Other magazines have shared the same philosophy similarly.
PERSONAL LIFE:
Mukerji has been romantically linked with actors such as Govinda , Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and most recently, director Aditya Chopra. All parties have, however, strongly denied these rumours.Mukherjee seems to lead a hard-working life, totally focused on her career. She appears in the news only for appearances at movie premieres, special events, film festivals, award ceremonies, film promotion-related proceedings, or charity work. Home is important to her: in 2006, the actress bought a new house for herself in Juhu, the interior design for which was done by Twinkle Khanna.
She is very close to her niece, Mayesha whom she lovingly calls 'Mishti' (which means "sweet" in Bengali).
Mukerji's popularity as an actress has often matched that of her contemporary, Preity Zinta. The two actresses have also appeared together in a number of movies. As a result, they are often compared to each other, and there has been a great deal of speculation about their personal relationship. Both actresses have always maintained that they share a healthy professional relationship, and have expressed mutual respect.
Besides acting in films, Mukerji does her bit for charitable causes. Her show, Temptations 2005 in New Delhi, helped to raise funds for the National Centre For Promotional of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), a leading disabled rights' group. Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were also amongst the many who contributed to this cause.
In 2006, Mukerji celebrated her birthday with the students of The Helen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind, whom she had befriended while doing research for her role as a blind and deaf girl in Black. She has also given credit for her award-winning performance in that movie to the students.
CONTROVERSIES:
In June 2005, Mukherjee was widely criticized following the publication of an interview with British newspaper Desi Xpress. Mukherjee was asked to name her idol and she replied, "Adolf Hitler". However, in an interview with TimesNow a year later, she denied ever mentioning Hitler's name.
In November 2006, Mukherjee was shooting a film in Varanasi when avid fans crowded the set. Security personnel beat the crowd back with sticks. A media storm followed as various groups insisted that Mukherjee should have stopped the security guards. Mukherjee later issued a guarded apology.
COMMITMENTS:
Besides acting in films, Mukherjee contributes to charitable causes: The Temptations 2005 show in New Delhi helped to raise funds for the National Centre For Promotional of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), a leading disabled rights' group. Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were also amongst the many who contributed to this cause.
In 2006, Mukherjee celebrated her birthday with the students of The Helen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind, whom she had befriended while doing research for her role as a blind and deaf girl in Black. She has also given credit for her award-winning performance in that movie to the students.
AWARDS:
Popular:
1999- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1999- Zee Cine Awards, Lux Face of the Year, Ghulam & Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1999- Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2003- Star Screen Awards Special Jury Award, Saathiya
2003- Filmfare, Critics Award Best Performance, Saathiya
2003- Sansui Awards Best Performance of the Year, Saathiya
2003- Bollywood Awards Most Sensational Actress, Saathiya
2003- Rajiv Gandhi Award
2004- BBC Film Cafe Best Actress, Chalte Chalte
2005- Filmfare Best Actress Award, Hum Tum
2005- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Yuva
2005- Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female, Hum Tum
2005- 1st GIFA Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Star Screen Award Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, Yuva
2005- Cinegoers Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Cinegoers Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Veer-Zaara
2005- IIFA Best Actress Award for Hum Tum
2005- IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award for Veer-Zaara
2005- Bollywood Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Bollywood Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Yuva
2006- Rediff Movie Awards Best Actress, Black
2006- Star Screen Award Best Actress, Black
2006- Stardust Star of the Year Award - Female, Black
2006- Filmfare Best Actress Award, Black
2006- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Black
2006- Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female, Black
2006- BBC Film Cafe Best Actress, Black
2006- IIFA Best Actress Award for Black
-She is the first actor to ever win both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress trophies in a single year (2005) at the Filmfare.
1999- Zee Cine Awards, Lux Face of the Year, Ghulam & Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1999- Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2003- Star Screen Awards Special Jury Award, Saathiya
2003- Filmfare, Critics Award Best Performance, Saathiya
2003- Sansui Awards Best Performance of the Year, Saathiya
2003- Bollywood Awards Most Sensational Actress, Saathiya
2003- Rajiv Gandhi Award
2004- BBC Film Cafe Best Actress, Chalte Chalte
2005- Filmfare Best Actress Award, Hum Tum
2005- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Yuva
2005- Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female, Hum Tum
2005- 1st GIFA Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Star Screen Award Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, Yuva
2005- Cinegoers Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Cinegoers Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Veer-Zaara
2005- IIFA Best Actress Award for Hum Tum
2005- IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award for Veer-Zaara
2005- Bollywood Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005- Bollywood Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Yuva
2006- Rediff Movie Awards Best Actress, Black
2006- Star Screen Award Best Actress, Black
2006- Stardust Star of the Year Award - Female, Black
2006- Filmfare Best Actress Award, Black
2006- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Black
2006- Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female, Black
2006- BBC Film Cafe Best Actress, Black
2006- IIFA Best Actress Award for Black
-She is the first actor to ever win both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress trophies in a single year (2005) at the Filmfare.
Other:
2001, Aashirwaad Awards Best Actress, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
2003, Anandolok Puroshkar Awards Best Actress, Saathiya
2005, Sports World Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005, Sports World Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Veer-Zaara
2005, Sports World Jodi of the Year (Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji) for Hum Tum
2005, Bollywood Fashion Awards Celebrity Style Female Award
2005, The Lycra® MTV Style Awards Most Stylish in Films
2005, Anandolok Puroshkar Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005, Lion Awards Achievement in Cinema
2006, 2nd Edition Pogo Voice Awards Most Amazing Actress, Bunty Aur Babli
2006, Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 (Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji) for Bunty Aur Babli
2006, 2nd Apsara Awards Best Actress, Black
2006, Star's Sabsey Favourite Heroine, Black
2006, Idea Zee F Awards Celebrity Model of the Year
2003, Anandolok Puroshkar Awards Best Actress, Saathiya
2005, Sports World Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005, Sports World Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Veer-Zaara
2005, Sports World Jodi of the Year (Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji) for Hum Tum
2005, Bollywood Fashion Awards Celebrity Style Female Award
2005, The Lycra® MTV Style Awards Most Stylish in Films
2005, Anandolok Puroshkar Awards Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005, Lion Awards Achievement in Cinema
2006, 2nd Edition Pogo Voice Awards Most Amazing Actress, Bunty Aur Babli
2006, Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 (Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji) for Bunty Aur Babli
2006, 2nd Apsara Awards Best Actress, Black
2006, Star's Sabsey Favourite Heroine, Black
2006, Idea Zee F Awards Celebrity Model of the Year
RANI MUKHERJEE TRIVIA:
* In February 2006, Filmfare Magazine placed her at eighth position among the "Ten Most Powerful Names of Bollywood", an achievement she repeated from the previous year. She was the only female on the male-dominated list.
* Mukerji was honored by a largely foreign audience of 50,000 at the Casablanca Film Festival (2005) in Morocco where four of her movies were presented.
*For her one-and-a-half-minute dance performance alongside Saif Ali Khan at the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games, she was reportedly paid 1.5 crore rupees, the equivalent of about 300,000 U.S. dollars.
* She changed the English transliteration of her surname from Mukherjee to Mukerji several years ago. At the time, it was reported that she did this for numerological reasons. Recently, she has stated that numerology was not a concern; her name had been put down as Mukerji on her passport, and she wanted to be consistent.
* The actress was invited to the Toronto International Film Festival to promote her movie Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
* She is rumoured to be one of the highest paid actresses in India.
* In 2006, the actress bought a new house for herself in Juhu, the interior design for which, was done by Twinkle Khanna.
* In February 2006, Filmfare Magazine placed her at eighth position among the "Ten Most Powerful Names of Bollywood", an achievement she repeated from the previous year. She was the only female on the male-dominated list.
* Mukerji was honored by a largely foreign audience of 50,000 at the Casablanca Film Festival (2005) in Morocco where four of her movies were presented.
*For her one-and-a-half-minute dance performance alongside Saif Ali Khan at the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games, she was reportedly paid 1.5 crore rupees, the equivalent of about 300,000 U.S. dollars.
* She changed the English transliteration of her surname from Mukherjee to Mukerji several years ago. At the time, it was reported that she did this for numerological reasons. Recently, she has stated that numerology was not a concern; her name had been put down as Mukerji on her passport, and she wanted to be consistent.
* The actress was invited to the Toronto International Film Festival to promote her movie Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
* She is rumoured to be one of the highest paid actresses in India.
* In 2006, the actress bought a new house for herself in Juhu, the interior design for which, was done by Twinkle Khanna.
RANI MUKHERJEE FILMOGRAPHY:
2007-Saawariya-Filming
2007-Bajirao Mastani
2007-Laaga Chunari Mein Daag-Filming
2007-Tara Rum Pum
2006-Baabul-Milli
2006-Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna-Maya Talwar
2005-The Rising-Heera
2005-Paheli-Lachchi India's official entry to the Oscars
2005-Bunty Aur Babli- Vimmi Saluja (Babli) Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2005-Black-Michelle McNally Double-Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
& Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
2004-Veer-Zaara-Saamiya Siddiqui Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2004-Hum Tum-Rhea Prakash Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2004-Yuva-Sashi Biswas Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2003-LOC Kargil-Hema
2003-Kal Ho Naa Ho-Special Appearance (song)
2003-Calcutta Mail-Bulbul/Reema
2003-Chori Chori-Khushi
2003-Chalte Chalte-Priya Chopra Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2002-Chalo Ishq Ladaaye-Sapna
2002-Saathiya-Dr. Suhani Sharma Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
& Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2002-Mujhse Dosti Karoge!-Pooja Sahani
2002-Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai-Payal Khurana
2001-Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham-Naina Cameo
2001- Nayak:The Real Hero-Manjari
2001-Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai-Pooja Shrivastav
2001-Chori Chori Chupke Chupke-Priya Malhotra
2000-Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye-Priya Sharma
2000-Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega-Pooja Oberoi Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2000-Bichhoo-Kiran Bali
2000-Hadh Kar Di Aapne Anjali Khanna
2000-Hey Ram-Aparna Ram India's official entry to the Oscars
2000-Badal-Rani
1999-Hello Brother Rani
1999-Mann- Special Appearance (song)
1998-Mehndi-Pooja
1998-Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-Tina Malhotra Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
1998-Ghulam-Alisha
1996-Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat-Mala
2007-Bajirao Mastani
2007-Laaga Chunari Mein Daag-Filming
2007-Tara Rum Pum
2006-Baabul-Milli
2006-Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna-Maya Talwar
2005-The Rising-Heera
2005-Paheli-Lachchi India's official entry to the Oscars
2005-Bunty Aur Babli- Vimmi Saluja (Babli) Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2005-Black-Michelle McNally Double-Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
& Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
2004-Veer-Zaara-Saamiya Siddiqui Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2004-Hum Tum-Rhea Prakash Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2004-Yuva-Sashi Biswas Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2003-LOC Kargil-Hema
2003-Kal Ho Naa Ho-Special Appearance (song)
2003-Calcutta Mail-Bulbul/Reema
2003-Chori Chori-Khushi
2003-Chalte Chalte-Priya Chopra Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2002-Chalo Ishq Ladaaye-Sapna
2002-Saathiya-Dr. Suhani Sharma Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
& Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2002-Mujhse Dosti Karoge!-Pooja Sahani
2002-Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai-Payal Khurana
2001-Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham-Naina Cameo
2001- Nayak:The Real Hero-Manjari
2001-Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai-Pooja Shrivastav
2001-Chori Chori Chupke Chupke-Priya Malhotra
2000-Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye-Priya Sharma
2000-Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega-Pooja Oberoi Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2000-Bichhoo-Kiran Bali
2000-Hadh Kar Di Aapne Anjali Khanna
2000-Hey Ram-Aparna Ram India's official entry to the Oscars
2000-Badal-Rani
1999-Hello Brother Rani
1999-Mann- Special Appearance (song)
1998-Mehndi-Pooja
1998-Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-Tina Malhotra Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
1998-Ghulam-Alisha
1996-Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat-Mala
Television appearances:
*The Manish Malhotra Show - 2005–2006 (appeared 2005)
*Koffee with Karan - 2004–2005 (appeared February 9, 2005, in Episode #1.2 only)
*Jai Jawan (appeared March 5, 2004, in Rani Mukerji's day out with jawans only)
*Tinseltown TV (interviewed 28 February 2004)
*Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai - 2001–2003 (appeared 2001)
*Kaun Banega Crorepati - 2000–2001 (appeared December 31, 2000, New Year Special)
HRITIK ROSHAN PROFILE
HRITHIK ROSHAN PROFILE:
Real Name: Hrithik Roshanlal Nagrath
Nickname: Duggu, Bolunath
Born: Jan 10th, 1974
Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Nationality: Indian
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Religion: Hindu
Height: 6'0" or 1.84 m
Weight: 74 kgs
Lives In: Mumbai
Address: Mayur, Tilak Road, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai 400 054
Occupation: Actor
Marital status: Married
Family:
Mother: Pinky Roshan
Father: Rakesh Roshan
Siblings: sister Sunaina
Spouse: Suzanne Roshan Khan
Children: Son Rehaan
Education: B.COM
Languages Known: Hindi, urdu, English
Favorites:
color: Black
Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor and Sylvester Stallone
Actresses: Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Julia Roberts, Helen Hunt
Films: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Sholay, Pretty Woman, When Harry met Sally
Dish: Indian food
Pet Animal: Persian cat
Hobbies: Daily Exercise and Watching Movies
Other facts: Has two thumbs on his right hand that are grown together
ENTRY TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY:
Hrithik Roshan, born on January 10, 1974, is a top rung bollywood actor and son of director Rakesh Roshan. Hrithik Roshan is fondly called 'Duggu' by those close to him. As a child artist Hrithik Roshan worked in 'Asha', 'Bhagwan Dada' and 'Aap ke Deewane'. He also worked as an assistant director on 'Khudgarz', 'Karan Arjun' and 'Koyla', 'Karobar' and 'King Uncle'.
Hrithik Roshan made his debut as a leading man in Bollywood with 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai', a movie produced and directed by father Rakesh Roshan. The movie was a huge success and turned Hrithik Roshan into a superstar literally overnight.
The movie's success was followed by an attack on Rakesh Roshan by the Mumbai underworld, after he ignored their extortion threats. Rakesh Roshan survived the attack.
Hrithik's debut was so sensational, he was being seen as the man taking over from Shahrukh Khan, arguably the most successful actor in bollywood. Shahrukh Khan at that point of time became so insecure reportedly that he agreed to do a Pepsi commercial that made a dig at Hrithik Roshan who endorsed Coke then. This led to a lot of bad press for Shahrukh Khan. Eventually things were sorted out and the two even worked together in Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' where Hrithik played younger brother to Shahrukh Khan.
Hrithik Roshan, born on January 10, 1974, is a top rung bollywood actor and son of director Rakesh Roshan. Hrithik Roshan is fondly called 'Duggu' by those close to him. As a child artist Hrithik Roshan worked in 'Asha', 'Bhagwan Dada' and 'Aap ke Deewane'. He also worked as an assistant director on 'Khudgarz', 'Karan Arjun' and 'Koyla', 'Karobar' and 'King Uncle'.
Hrithik Roshan made his debut as a leading man in Bollywood with 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai', a movie produced and directed by father Rakesh Roshan. The movie was a huge success and turned Hrithik Roshan into a superstar literally overnight.
The movie's success was followed by an attack on Rakesh Roshan by the Mumbai underworld, after he ignored their extortion threats. Rakesh Roshan survived the attack.
Hrithik's debut was so sensational, he was being seen as the man taking over from Shahrukh Khan, arguably the most successful actor in bollywood. Shahrukh Khan at that point of time became so insecure reportedly that he agreed to do a Pepsi commercial that made a dig at Hrithik Roshan who endorsed Coke then. This led to a lot of bad press for Shahrukh Khan. Eventually things were sorted out and the two even worked together in Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' where Hrithik played younger brother to Shahrukh Khan.
Hrithik Roshan married Suzzane Khan soon after his debut amidst strong rumors of his liason with Kareena Kapoor. Hrithik's wife Suzzane Khan is the daughter of yesteryear's actor-director Sanjay Khan and sister of actor Zayed Khan. Hrithik now has a son from Suzzane Khan, named 'Rehaan'.
Meanwhile Hrithik's debut movie was followed by a string of flops including 'Fiza', 'Mission Kashmir', 'Yaadein', 'Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage ', 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum', 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!' and 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon ' with the 2001 release 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' being the only success in this period. Critics almost wrote him off calling him a 'one film wonder' and a 'flash in the pan' until he bounced back with 'Koi Mil Gaya' again directed by his father, Rakesh Roshan.
Hrithik Roshan played a mentally retarted boy who becomes unusually strong and powerful with the influence of an extra terrestrial visitor from space. The movie also brought him critical aclaim apart from bringing him back in favor with the masses.In early 2006 Hrithik Roshan starred in "Krissh", a sequel to 'Koi Mil Gaya', the third movie produced and directed by his father for him that collected over 70 crore rupees (About $15 million) at the box office.
Over the last five years, his three home productions have been his most successful films and some believe that Hrithik is only successful with his father behind the camera. Sources close to the Roshan family tell us that Hrithik Roshan has immense talent for filmmaking and his contribution to these movies have been behind the camera too. Hrithik is known to be very passionate about his work and gets involved in every aspect of a movie, especially if it is his own home production. Rakesh Roshan has publicly acknowledged Hrithik's role in keeping him in touch with contemporary world cinema. Hrithik has assisted Rakesh Roshan on his home productions including 'King Uncle' and 'Karan Arjun'.
Hrithik Roshan is a favorite pin up boy of millions. Few knew that before his debut Hrithik tried hard to have a sculpted body without much success. Finally a dejected Duggu approached superstar Salman Khan, having known him from the days of 'Karan Arjun' and received tips from him. This led to his beefy look in 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai' that clicked with the masses.
Rakesh Roshan had spent a lot of money on his son's debut movie, trying to showcase every talent of his. It turned out to be a very expensive movie and despite efforts distributors were wary of buying the rights to it. Eventually Rakesh Roshan released it himself in a few territories and reaped a bounty.
Industry sources say Hrithik Roshan has been strongly influenced by the family of his in-laws and is no longer the soft spoken down to earth boy he was when he started out. This was apparent when allegations of plagiarism surfaced against Rakesh Roshan for 'Krissh' and Hrithik was quoted as saying, "If there's anybody else out there claiming a piece of dad's original work, please come forward. I have a lot of muscle I need to put to come good use".
Hrithik Roshan is known to be very choosy about the movies he works in and few scripts are written keeping him in mind. He is currently part of Yashraj film's 'Dhoom 2' a sequel to the 2004 movie 'Dhoom' in which he plays a villain role for the first time and 'Jodha-Akbar' directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
Hrithik has a vestigial thumb on his right hand and is 6 feet tall. His wife, Suzzane Khan has said on record that he's obsessed with his looks and is often found staring at himself in the mirror.
HRITHIK ROSHAN FILMOGRAPHY:
Kismat Talkies (2007)
Jodha-Akbar (2007)
I See You (2006)
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Krrish (2006)
Lakshya (2004)
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
Yaadein... (2001)
Mission Kashmir (2000)
Fiza (2000)
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Bhagwan Dada (1986)
Aasha (1980)
Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
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