Anushka turns to Sidharth Malhotra?

Anushka Sharma has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. And the leggy lass has found a new coffee mate to share her woes.

Sidharth Malhotra has joined the actress in the new coffee commercial and the duo had much to discuss while shooting the commercial. Both avid coffee drinkers, the Villain and the Jab Tak Hai Jaan actors‎, who play a married couple find many bahanas to court and woo each other... This is an NOC for the media amplification.

Bipasha Basu hopes 'Creature 3D' is path-breaking

Actress Bipasha Basu, who is gearing up for the release for her film "Creature 3D", hopes the film paves the way for more such creature-based thrillers in Bollywood.

She feels new themes such as the one in "Creature 3D", add freshness to the Hindi film industry.

"I enjoyed working in this film. It was an exciting experience for me. I hope that this film turns path-breaking because then lot more creature based films can be made and those will be entertaining for the audiences," Bipasha said here in an interview.

"We keep on making similar masala films, slapsticks...but I want that audiences get some newer way of getting entertained," added the actress, who recently decided to step away from promoting her own film "Humshakals".

"Creature 3D", directed by Vikram Bhatt, has drawn its share of curiosity because of the scary look of the creature in it. The creature is said to be inspired from Indian mythology.

Also featuring Pakistani actor Imran Abbas, the movie will hit the theatres Sep 12.

Shot in the dark: These co-stars are squabbling over film promotions

This actor has a film coming up for release and he's keen to promote it as much as he can. He is said to have invested in this project and this is also why he doesn't want to leave any stone unturned as far as this film is concerned.

But unfortunately, his co-star has apparently not been very co-operative.

A source says, "This actor has put in his own money in the film and now he's instructing every member of the team about how they should promote the film. With the film garnering some negative publicity, he has openly warned people against publishing unfavourable news items about him or his film."

Also, he was recently upset with his co-star since she didn't turn up for a promotional event. "During the Dahi Handi festival, the actor was going to visit two different venues along the actress but she did not turn up at the first one. This actor then said some not so flattering things about her in front of everyone. He went on to question how she could behave so irresponsibly. He then called her and made her join him at the second event," says the source.

Parineeti Chopra is a fan of Shakti Mohan

Shakti Mohan's svelte moves have made Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra a fan of the professional dancer, who is seen grooving on "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" these days.

Parineeti recently visited the sets of "Jhalak..." to promote her upcoming film "Daawat-e-Ishq".

A source said that during her appearance, the actress said: "Shakti, I have to tell you this - I am a big fan of yours. Whenever the song 'Aa Re Pritam Pyaare' plays on television, I stop and watch it only for you. What stunning moves!"

For Shakti, Parineeti's compliment came as a pleasant surprise.

Piggy Chops never thought about playing an athlete

She's played glamorous roles and a girl-next-door in several of her past films. But Priyanka Chopra, who will be seen playing boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom in a biopic, says essaying an athlete in a film was almost unthinkable for her.

"Mary Kom" has thus, taught her a valuable lesson.

"I never thought I will play an athlete or I can become an athlete. I didn't know anything about sports. Besides, who would have thought that a girl can develop muscles and biceps, but that happened with me," the 32-year-old said here Tuesday in an interview.

"I learnt that if you are adamant to achieve something, anything can happen and you can do anything. This was a very inspiring thing for me," added the National Award winning.

"Mary Kom" marks the directorial debut of Omung Kumar and it hits theatres Sep 5.

Alia prefers KJo over dad

Young and vivacious Alia Bhatt prefers to consult Karan Johar, the director of her debut film "Student Of The Year", rather than her father and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, when she needs advice.

On a recent appearance on Zee Cafe's "Look Who's Talking with Niranjan" with Niranjan Iyengar, the 21-year-old confessed that she shares her concerns about career, life and love with KJo, said a source.

"I prefer calling Karan (Johar) over my father for advice on my films. I even go to him for concerns related to relationships as my father thinks no man will ever be good enough for me," Alia said on the show.

She also spoke about her fear of plants, as well as about her reported link-ups with Arjun Kapoor and Varun Dhawan.

To that, she said: "Two good looking people are bound to get attracted to each other, who knows I may or may not have taken it forward."

The episode of "Look Who's Talking with Niranjan" featuring the "Highway" actress will air Aug 31.

Censors wanted to see me in bikini, but since I had a skirt on, they cut the scene: Dimple

Dimple Kapadia talks about her latest film 'Finding Fanny', standing by her choices, her rapport with son-in-law Akshay Kumar and grandson Aarav's starry future, among other things
Filmmaker Homi Adajania says you forced him to cast you in his film, 'Finding Fanny'.

True, I am not his favourite artiste. I threatened him, saying that I'll write his name in the suicide note if he didn't remedy this right away. But seriously, I simply love him and his talent. He is fantabulous. I did a brilliant film with him called 'Being Cyrus', and since then I've been a fan. I think he brings out the best in me.

How did 'Finding Fanny' happen?
He narrated the film's story during the making of 'Cocktail' and I told him that I'd rather do this film than that. After the success of 'Cocktail', I thought that he wouldn't come back to me. But I am glad he did - I got to work with stalwarts like Naseer saab and Pankaj Kapoor and talented youngsters such as Deepika (Padukone) and Arjun (Kapoor). I felt rusty among them, but Homi looked out for me.

How would you describe this phase of your career?
It is a very interesting phase and I am getting some lovely offers. Sometimes I don't feel like working anymore and then suddenly a role like this comes along and I feel trapped. After doing a film like 'Finding Fanny', I definitely want to do more work but it has to be interesting.

You play Rosie in the film and your look has been carefully put together...
Yes, we have even used a prosthetic since it was needed for the character that I play. Then again, it is not the first time that I have worn one in a film; that would be 'Rudaali' (1992). The point is that it doesn't matter how you look, what matters is you look the character and try your best to play the part.

The Censor Board has edited out one of your scenes in the film; the one with the butt...
I think they wanted to see me in a bikini, but since I had a skirt on, they decided to cut the scene.

What was it like to work with your son-in-law Akshay Kumar?
I did one film with him, 'Patiala House'. He is very keen that I work and keeps telling me, ""Maa, kaam karo - he knows that I'm very laidback. If he has something interesting to offer, he tells me about it, but my first answer is no. Javed Akhtar jokes that if there is a bowl that has four chits with 'yes' written on them and one with a 'no', then Dimple will pick up the 'no' in a heartbeat.

I have done a lot of mistakes, but I have no regrets - be it in films or personal life. I am an introvert and like to be left alone.

Do you think your daughters Twinkle and Rinkie should've continued acting?
No, I think they are doing a good job of whatever they have chosen to do - they have a good life and good kids.

Do you think Aarav has a starry streak in him?
I don't know about that, but I know that Kakaji (Rajesh Khanna) has predicted that he'll be the next superstar. When Kakaji predicts something, it comes true. He had seen me at a party once and said the same about me.

Don't you think Aashirwaad should be declared a heritage structure?
It belongs to my children now, and it's their birthright. That's all I have to say about this.

'Desi Kalakaar' a romantic dance album: Honey Singh

Rapper, singer and composer Yo Yo Honey Singh has launched his new music album "Desi Kalakaar". He says it has a romantic flavour to it.

The album was launched at an event Tuesday. It will be available exclusively on digital music destination Hungama.

"This album has less party songs. There is no alcohol song in it. It is a very romantic and dance-based album. It is something new from Yo Yo Honey. A new avatar of him as 'Desi Kalakaar'," said the rapper, who has churned out hits like "Blue Eyes", "Brown rang" and "Dope shope" in the past.

"I think this album has long shelf life. You can listen to it as many times as you can," he added.

For the new music album, Honey Singh has joined hands with Bhushan Kumar of T-Series. As part of his earlier collaborations with the music company, Honey Singh has delivered chartbusters like "Sunny sunny", "Lungi dance", "Party all night" and "Chaar bottle vodka", which featured in different films.

Talking about his singing style for "Desi Kalakaar", Honey Singh said: "So far you have seen me doing the rap, but in this album I have sung almost 70 percent and just a little bit rap."

For the title track of the album, Honey Singh signed actress Sonakshi Sinha to feature in its video.

He said: "She is looking really good in the video. I think she is the main charm of the video. I really want to thank Sonakshi for her support and being a part of this video".

Presented by T-Series, "Desi Kalakaar" has seven tracks and their videos will be uploaded at regular intervals.

One of the forthoming music videos of the album will also feature actress Urvashi Rautela.

The songs and the Video of the title track "Desi Kalakar" will be available across Hungama's digital platforms for download and streaming and it will reach out to audiences globally.

Glorifying The Khaki: Bollywooders' new-found fascination

'Singham Returns' and 'Mardaani' seem to have enhanced the brand value of Mumbai Police. Even as top cops share inputs with filmmakers, we take a look at what the force takes away from this celluloid brand-building exercise

Fighting terrorists, making big busts and guarding the streets at night - the average cop is a superhero, no less. At least, this is what you will believe if you have watched Singham Returns or Mardaani, two cop films that released back-to-back. The films have a common thread: the Mumbai Police.

With critics and the public appreciating the positive depiction of men in khaki, we find out if such films really help the police in brand building.

A welcome trend

Bollywood does not have a long legacy of cop films, especially in the mainstream category. In recent years, the policeman with maximum recall value is Dabangg's 'Robin Hood' Chulbul Pandey - a loveable but corrupt cop. Earlier, we had Iftekhar and Jagdish Raj Khurana cast as cops in every second film.

Singham Returns has DCP Bajirao Singham, played by Ajay Devgn, take on corrupt politicians

In the '80s and early '90s, there was a spate of films that showed cops as a debauched lot. Mahesh Patil, deputy commissioner of Police-Zone 5, Mumbai Police, says, `We used to feel hurt seeing the police get painted in a negative light in these films. We welcome the positive change in cop portrayals now and hope that these recent films convince people that we are their friends, and not villains.`


In Mardaani, Rani Mukerji plays a cop who takes on those involved in human trafficking

Himanshu Roy, chief, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), echoed his views, `There's scope for realistic portrayal of cops in Bollywood films, which, in a way, will reinforce the efforts we undertake in our line of work.`

While some might argue over the larger-than-life image of the police on screen, filmmakers feel that cinematic liberty should be allowed to some extent.

Director Kabeer Kaushik, who helmed two cop films, Sehar, and Maximum, opines, `As long as the portrayal is palatable and within the script's paradigm, the public can take it in its stride. Whether they influence the public or not can be the subject of a long, open-ended debate.`


Himanshu Roy, Chief, Anti-Terrorism Squad

Joining hands
It is not unusual for filmmakers to take inputs from policemen for their films. Ram Gopal Varma was perhaps the first to depict cops in a realistic manner in Company. Roy, who has been credited by the makers of both films, says, `Directors do talk to us about our daily lives, the challenges we face, resources at our disposal, etc. At times, they take inputs in order to recreate a police station or perfect the lingo.`


Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey act in Dabangg was all about his panache

Such interactions can enhance a film's quality, suggests Kaushik. `One cannot develop a nuanced script without having sizable interface with various contours of the subject,` he says.

Reaping rewards
It may be pointed out that banners and print/TV ad campaigns highlighting achievements of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch are conspicuously absent. Patil says, `We work for the public. The police don't need advertising.`


Sonu Sood (seen here with Neha Dhupia) played an encounter specialist in Maximum

However, it's important to note that several police reforms have been taken up in the last 15 years in order to change the image of cops. Roy reaffirms this. `A lot of brainstorming has taken place so as to sensitise the regular police force. However, nothing succeeds like success. Right from tracking the people behind the 13/7 bomb blasts to solving the J Dey murder case, the track record of Mumbai Police Crime Branch has been good. Citizens are aware of our achievements,` he says.

He further adds that the police do not need advertising because they perform a sovereign function. `We do make short films, which are shown in theatres or public places, for public awareness. You can call it indirect brand building. But what builds our brand is our results,` says Roy.

Brand matters
Given the infinite reach of Indian cinema, can films work towards improving the image of police and other government agencies? Suhel Seth of Counselage says, `The two films worked wonders for the image of the Mumbai Police. The filmmaker (Rohit Shetty) did a great job by showing their living conditions, the sacrifices they make for a job that is neither lucrative nor filled with material benefits. Cinema has a huge reach and can surely help in building brand equity for police and other forces.`

Williams' bike sold at charity auction

A few weeks before his death earlier this month, comedy legend Robin Williams donated his Pegoretti bicycle and a buyer shelled $20,000 to buy it at a charity auction over the weekend.

He gave his handmade Pegoretti bicycle to the Drever Family Foundation and the annual Hotbed benefit took place Aug 23 in Tiburon, California, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The bike was sold at $20,000 at the event. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Bay Area education charity.

The actor, who is remembered for his roles in "Good Will Hunting", "Dead Poets Society" and "Night at the Museum" among others, reportedly had planned to attend the gala.

Kathey Bates wanted to dedicate Emmy win to Robin Williams

Veteran actor-singer Jack Wagner says a "spiritual awakening" inspired him to return to music after a nine-year gap.

The former Melrose Place star, who scored his first US chart hit with `All I Need` in 1984, says he never expected to return to the recording studio following the 2005 released album `Dancing in the Moonlight`, but he was taken by surprise in 2013 when he found himself bursting with creativity.

"I never expected to want to write music again, want to record again, it's been years and years for me, so to have what I call a light go off, a spiritual awakening, back in August, 2013, I would literally sit in my room there and bang out eight new songs.

"For me, it was unexpected and a real, great journey so far (sic),` contactmusic.com quoted the 54-year-old as saying.

Wagner released his comeback album `On The Porch` earlier this year.

Jackie Chan scared of needles

Chinese Kungfu star Jackie Chan is so terrified of needles that he can't stand the sight of them.

Best known for his action and martial arts roles on the big screen, he said that the "the sight of" a syringe is enough to make him pass out, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Needles will always make me feel faint. Just the sight of one. If I break my finger, I just put it back in and keep filming," he said.

"For 'Rumble in the Bronx' I broke my ankle in the morning and was filming again by the afternoon... I can fight two people at once. But if three or four people attack me, I'll just run away," he added.

It's a girl, reveals Hayden Panettiere at 2014 Emmy red carpet

Hayden Panettiere did more than flaunting her baby bump at 2014 Emmy awards red carpet and revealed that she's expecting a baby girl.

The 25-year-old 'Nashville' star, who was clad in a plunging silver Lorena Sarbu gown, said that she could hardly for her daughter's birth, and was working her interior decorator to set up the perfect room for her girl, People magazine reported.

Talking about the baby's name, the beauty added that she and fiance Wladimir Klitschko were planning to give their child a name which was both American and Ukrainian.

Panettiere, who's craving for chicken noodle soup had increased since the pregnancy, said that she was focusing on her outfit for now, as "everything" needed to be tucked in, and added that it was difficult for her size 5 feet to carry her weight as she walked around in heels.

Brittany Murphy biopic trailer dramatic, emotional

The trailer for Brittany Murphy's biopic is out and the content is said to be emotional and dramatic.

Lifetime released the trailer for the network's upcoming biopic `The Brittany Murphy Story` Friday, reports people.com.

Flashes of Murphy, played by Amanda Fuller, struggling with pill bottles and harassed by paparazzi and reporters in her face pass quickly in the footage, while words like "paranoid" and "targeted" flicker between scenes - all set to a haunting, slow-burning cover of Haddaway's "What Is Love" by Canadian import Kiesza.

The clip ends with a distraught Simon Monjack (Murphy's husband, played by Eric Petersen) telling reporters, "You all killed her!"

Murphy died in December 2009 from pneumonia and other causes. She was 32.

Taylor Swift prefers female pals, says they're reliable

Singer Taylor Swift, who is seen with girlfriends nowadays, says finding a boyfriend "isn't really possible" at the moment.

Swift has surrounded herself by a number of high-profile girlfriends, including singers Lorde and Selena Gomez and actress Lena Dunham. She says she would rather focus on female friendship than romance, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Without a doubt. Because the other alternative isn't really possible right now," she said.

"It just doesn't seem like a possibility in the near future. It doesn't ever work. What works is having incredible girlfriends who I can trust and tell everything."

Swift has dated fellow singers like Harry Styles and John Mayer in the past.

Clooney's ex 'happy' for him, Alamuddin

Actor George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis is pleased he has found happiness with Amal Alamuddin.

The 35-year-old dated the Hollywood star for 18 months until their split in 2011, and she is "happy" for her ex-boyfriend, who is getting married to Alamuddin, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I am happy for him, but I am thinking only of my happiness," she said.

The Italian actress is set to tie the knot with Brian Perri in September - the same month Clooney is getting hitched. But she says it's just a coincidence.

"I chose the date some time ago and September is the most beautiful time -- for those who do not know Sardinia (an island) -- to appreciate it. Otherwise, I would have had to wait a year," she said.

Arshad Warsi

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Date of Birth: 19th April, 1968.
Nickname: Circuit
Address: Kohinoor Apartments, 503 Yari Road, Versova, Andheri, Mumbai- 400 061
Debut Film: "Tere Mere Sapne"
Film Awards: Filfare Best Comedian Award for "Lage Raho Munnabhai".

Mini Biography
Arshad Warsi debuted with the Amitabh Bachchan's first production film "Tere Mere Sapne" along with Chandracur Singh. "Tere Mere Sapne" did average business at box office and several offers followed. Arshad did a number of films after "Tere Mere Sapne" but most of them bombed at the box office. Then came "Munnabhai M. B. B. S.", which proved to be a mile stone in his career and made him famous as circuit. Since then he has worked in several successful films such as "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya", "Salaam Namaste", "Golmaal" and "Lage Raho Munnabhai"- the sequel to Munnabhai M.B.B.S... Arsad Warsi went on to win Filmfare Best Comedian Award for his performance in the film "Lage Raho Munnabhai".

Arshad Waarsi has made a mark for himself on the small screen as well. He hosted a popular award show 'Sabse Favourite Kaun' for Star Gold channel. He was also the host of 'Bigg Boss' the Indian version of the British reality TV series Big Brother on Sony Entertainment Television.

Filmography
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, Dhamaal, Kabul Express , Lage Raho Munnabhai, Golmaal, Salaam Namaste, Sehar, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye, Hulchul, Munnabhai M.B.B.S. , Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II, Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao, Betaabi and Tere Mere Sapne.

Trivia

• Arshad Warsi was so much fond of dancing that he joined a dance group in Mumbai.
• He was also associated with an English Theatre group in Mumbai.
• Arshad Warsi and his wife Maria and son Zeke had a blink and miss appearance in the film "Salaam Namaste".
• Arshad and his co-star Bipasha Basu were verbally roughed up by some white men while they were shooting for "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal".
• Arshad Warsi was orphaned at the age of 14 and struggled for a living in Mumbai during his early days.
• Arshad is married to model Maria Goretti and they have a son named Zeke Warsi.

Arjun Rampal

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Date of Birth: 26th November, 1972.
Address: 104 Hill Post, Shirley Rajan Road, Opp. Stringfield High School Bandra, Mumbai- 400 050
Height: 6'0"
Debut Film: "Moksha"

Mini Biography
Arjun Rampal made his debut in Bollywood with the film "Moksha". His next film was "Pyar Ishq Aur Mohabbat". None of these films did well at box office but his performance was noticed. Since his debut, Arjun Rampal has worked steadily in films such as "Aankhen", "Dil Hai Tumhaara ", "Yakeen " and "Ek Ajnabee ". Before coming to Bollywood, Arjun Rampal was a famous Model. He was discovered in a discotheque of Delhi by the famous designer Rohit Bal.

Rajiv Rai cast Arjun Rampal in a music video 'Don't Marry' with model Namrata Baruwah and he also signed him for his film "Pyaar, Ishq Aur Mohabbat" with Keerti Reddy, Suniel Shetty and Aftab Shivdasani. Arjun Rampal has also ventured into film production; Arjun has set up his own production company 'Chasing Ganesha Films'. His first produced film was "I See You", which received poor reviews and failed at the box office. Arjun Rampal is married to the famous model Mehr Jesia and has two daughters named Mahikaa and Myra.

Filmography
Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat , Moksha Deewaanapan, Aankhen , Dil Hai Tumhaara, Dil Ka Rishta , Tehzeeb, Asambhav, Vaada , Elaan, Yakeen, Ek Ajnabee, Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai, Darna Zaroori Hai, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna , Don, I See You , Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. , Om Shanti Om and Dus Kahaniyaan

Trivia

• Arjun Rampal's parents are Gwen and Amarjeet Rampal.
• Arjun Rampal has done a lot for charity including sponsoring many children in an orphanage.
• Film actress Kim Sharma is his cousin.
• Arjun Rampal and his younger sister attended the prestigious Kodaikanal International School located in Palani Hills, Tamil Nadu, where his mother was a teacher

Arbaaz Khan

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Date of Birth: 4th August, 1967.
Address: 3 Galaxy Apartments, B.J. Road, Band Stand, Bandra, Mumbai- 400 050
Debut Film: "Daraar"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Villain Award for "Daraar"

Mini Biography
Arbaz Khan is son of script writer Salim Khan and brother of the popular film star Salman Khan. Arbaz made his Bollywood debut with the film "Daraar" where he played the role of a Psychotic wife beater. Arbaaz Khan received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance in this film. Since then he has appeared as supporting actor in a number of films such as "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya", "Garv", "Hello Brother ", "Jeetenge Hum", "Maa Tujhhe Salaam", "Yeh Mohabbat Hai", "Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge", "Soch" etc. He once again played a negative role in the movie "Qyamat", which was successful at box office. Arbaz also acted in many Priyadarshan comedy films such as "Hulchul ", "Malamaal Weekly "and "Bhagam Bhag ". He played the role of a police officer in the multi-starrer "Shootout at Lokhandwala" and mobster in the film "Fool and Final ". He also appeared in the television serial "Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny" in 2003.

Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan, Dhol, Fool and Final, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Bhagam Bhag, Iqraar, Malamaal Weekly, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? , Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, Garv, Hulchul , Wajahh , Kuch Naa Kaho , Qayamat, Maa Tujhhe Salaam, Soch , Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge , Yeh Mohabbat Hai , Jeetenge Hum Hello Brother, Mehndi, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and Sham Ghansham.

Trivia

• Arbaaz Khan is married to model and actress Malaika Arora.
• He has a son named Arhaan.

Anupam Kher

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Date of Birth: 7th March, 1955.
Address: 402 Marina, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Beach, Mumbai- 400 049.
Height: 5' 11''
Debut Film: "Aapman"
Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Best Actor for "Saaransh",
Best Actor (critics) for "Daddy"
Best Comedian for "Ram Lakhan", "Lamhe", "Khel" and "Darr"
National Film Awards
Special Jury Award: for "Daddy" and "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara"

Mini Biography
Anupam Kher was born at Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. After graduation, Anupam Kher took admission in National School of Drama (N S D) at Delhi and honed his acting skills there. He passed out from N S D in 1978 and acted in theatre for a few years. Anupam Ker made his debut in films with "Aapman". His next film was "Saaransh", in which he played a late- aged person having lost his son. He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in the film "Saaransh". Since then Anupam Kher had appeared in more than two hundred films. He has mainly done comic roles but he was applauded for his role as Dr Dan in "Karma". Anupam Kher's next film "Dady" won him Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.

Anupam Kher has also hosted T V shows such as 'Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle' and 'Sawaal Dus Crore Ka'. He also ventured into film direction with the film "Om Jai Jagadish", which failed at the Box Office. He also produced and starred in the film "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" and won the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in the film. Anupam Kher has also done some international films like "Bend It Like Beckham", "Bride and Prejudice and "The Mistress Of Spices". Recently, Anupam Ker has started a new production company (Karol Bagh Production Company) with his batchmate of N S D, Satish Kaushik. The first film of this company "Tere Sang" is being directed by Satish Kaushik.

Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan , Gauri, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Shakalaka Boom Boom , Apna Sapna Money Money , Vivaah, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Chup Chup Ke , Shaadi Se Pehle , Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara , Paheli, Rang De Basanti, Veer-Zaara, Bride & Prejudice , Dhadkan, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge , Ghaath , Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, Aflatoon, Ziddi , Zor, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, 1942: A Love Story, Darr , Heer Ranjha , Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin , Aakhri Gulam , Bhrashtachar, Chaalbaaz, Chandni, Zakhm, Saaransh and Utsav .

Trivia

• Anupam Kher is married to actress Kiron Kher and has one son, Sikander Kher, who is an actor.
• His brother Raju Kher is also an actor who appeared in his directorial debut "Om Jai Jagadish" and "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara".
• Anupam Kher was chairman of National Censor Board.
• He was also director of National School of Drama from 2001 to 2004.

Anil Kapoor

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Date of Birth: 24th December, 1959.
Address: 31 Shringar, Presidency Society, 7th Road, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai- 400 049
Debut Film: "Hamare Tumahre"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actor Awards for "Tezaab" and "Beta"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Awards for "Mashaal" and "Taal"
Filmfare Best Actor (Critics) for "Virasat"
National Film Awards
Best Actor for "Pukar"

Mini Biography
Anil Kapoor is a prominent National Award winning film actor and producer of Bollywood. He was born at Chembur in Maharashtra to film producer Surinder and Suchitra Kapoor. Anil Kapur made his Bollywood debut with the movie "Hamare Tumahre". After doing few minor roles in the films like "Hum Paanch" and "Shakti", Anil Kapoor got his first breakthrough as lead actor in the film "Woh Saat Din". His next film was "Mashaal" directed by Yash Chopra, for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Anil Kapoor has delivered many commercially successful films which include "Meri Jung", "Karma" and "Mr. India". "Mr. India" was one of his biggest hit films and shot him to super star status. Anil kapoor gave critically acclaimed performance as middle aged lover in Yash Chopra's "Lamhe" but the film proved unsuccessful at the Box Office. Anil Kapur won his first National Film Award in Best Actor category for the film "Pukar". Anil has also produced films such as "Badhai Ho Badhai", "My Wife's Murder", "Gandhi My Father" and "Shortcut". Recently, Anil kapoor's eldest daughter Sonam Kapoor made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Saawriya" opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

Filmography
Hamare Tumhare, Ek Baar Kaho, Hum Paanch, Shakti, Woh Saat Din Mashaal, Saaheb, Pyaar Ka Sindoor, Chameli Ki Shaadi, Janbaaz, Karma, Mr. India, Kasam, Ram-Avtar, Sone Pe Suhaaga, Tezaab, Inteqam, Ram Lakhan, Eeshwar, Rakhwala, Parinda, Kishen Kanhaiya, Jeevan Ek Sangharsh, Jamai Raja, Benaam Badsha, Pratikar, Lamhe Beta, Heer Ranjha, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, Laadla, 1942: A Love Story, Trimurti, Loafer, Mr. Bechara , Judaai, Virasat, Deewana Mastana Kabhi Na Kabhi, Gharwali Baharwali, Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Biwi No.1, Taal, Pukar, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Nayak, Badhaai Ho Badhaai , Om Jai Jagadish, Calcutta Mail Musafir, Bewafaa, My Wife's Murder, No Entry, Chocolate, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Darna Zaroori Hai, Salaam-e-Ishq and Welcome.

Trivia

• Boney Kapoor, a film producer is elder brother of Anil Kapoor.
• Anil is married to his dress designer Sunita who owns an integrated dance and exercise academy in Juhu. It's one of the best 'Aerobic Gyms' in Bombay. Anil has two daughters 'Sonam' and 'Rhea' and one son 'Harshavardhan'

Amrish Puri

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Date of Birth: 22nd June, 1932.
Date of Death: 12 January, 2005.
Nickname: Mogambo
Education: Graduate from B. M. College, Shimla.
Debut Film: "Prem Pujari"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for 'Meri Jung", "Ghatak" and "Virasat"
Sydney Film Festival, Best Actor Award for "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda"

Mini Biography
Amrish Puri was born in Nawanshehar district of Punjab. His parents were (father) Lala Nihal Chand and (mother) Ved Kaur. Amrish Puri had two elder brothers- Chaman Puri and Madan Puri, who were also actors. After graduation, Amrish Puri came to Bombay to act in films. Amarish failed his first screen test and had to find a job with the Ministry of Labour. Meanwhile, he started acting at the Prithvi Theatre and soon he became well known stage actor.

Amrish Puri won Sangeet Natak Academy Award for his performance in theatre. Amrish got breakthrough in Hindi films at the age of 40. The first film he had signed was "Reshma Aur Shera" but his first released film was "Prem Pujari". After that he appeared in negative and character roles in a number of movies such as Shyam Benegal's "Nishant", "Manthan", Bhumika" and "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda". Ambrish Puri became famous in Bollywood as Mogambo from the hit film "Mr. India" directed by Shekhar Kapoor. Amrish Puri did not play only negative roles but also appeared in character roles, which includes kind hearted business man in "Pardesh", father of Jackie Shroff in "Gardish", grandfather in "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" and Baldev Singh in "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge". His last film was"Kisna: The Warrior Poet". The film was released a few days after his death.

Filmography
Kachchi Sadak, Mumbai Express, Kisna: The Warrior Poet, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Hulchul, Aitraaz, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Lakshya, Dev, Woh Tera Naam Tha, Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa, Out of Control, Jaal, The Hero, Khushi, Rishtey, Jaani Dushman, Shararat Badhaai Ho Badhaai, Nayak, Yaadein, Gadar, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Censor, Zubeidaa, Mohabbatein, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke , Badal, Shaheed Uddham Singh, Thakshak, Gair Baadshah, Taal, Jai Hind, Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, China Gate, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, Koyla, Dhaal, Himalay Putra, Pardes, Virasat, Ghatak, Diljale, Kala Pani, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hulchul, Karan Arjun, Droh Kaal, Tejasvini, Gardish, Damini, Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda, Vishwatma, Tehelka, Phool Aur Kaante, Ghayal, Nigahen, Waaris, Shahenshah, Mr India, Loha, Nagina, Mashaal, Coolie, Gandhi, Manthan, Hulchul and Reshma Aur Shera.

Trivia

• He shaved his head for the role of the villian Mola Ram in Hollwood Movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ". It created such an impression that he kept his head shaved and became one of the most popular villains in Hindi Cinema.
• Amrish Puri had a passion for collecting hats, and bought a hat or two on every foreign trip of his. He had a collection of over 200 hats from across the world.
• Amrish was a very religious person and a devotee of Lord Shiva.
• His autobiography titled, 'The Act of Life' was published in 2006.

Amol Palekar

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Date of Birth: 24th November, 1944.
Address: 10th N. S. ROAD, JVPD SCHEME, Bombay- 400049
Education: Post Graduate in Fine Arts.
Debut Film: "Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe" (Marathi)
"Baaton Baaton Mein" (Hindi)
Film Awards: Best Movie Awards for the film "Akriet"

Mini Biography
Amol Palekar was born in a Maharashtrian Saraswat Brahmin family. He attended Sir J. J. School of art in Bombay. Amol Palekar started his acting career with the Marathi experimental stage with Satyadev Dubey. Later he established his own group "Aniket". Amol Palekar introduced street theatre in Maharashtra.

Amol made his debut in films with noted Marathi film "Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe" directed by Satyadev Dubey. He was cast by Basu Chatterjee in the movie "Rajnigandha", which led to many other such roles in middle-class comedies often directed by Chatterjee or Hrishikesh Mukherjee such as "Golmaal", "Chhoti Si Baat" and "Naram Garam". Amol Palekar turned from acting to film direction with the Marathi film "Aakriet". Since then he has directed many films which include "Ankahi", "Thodasa Rumani Ho Jaye", "Bangarwadi", "Daayraa", "Anahat", "Kairee", "Dhyaas Parva". His movie "Paheli" was India's official entry for the Oscar Awards in 2006 but did not make it to the final nominations.

Filmography
Aks, Teesra Kaun?, Baat Ban Jaye, Ankahee, Jhoothi, Khamosh, Tarang, Pyaasi Aankhen, Rang Birangi, Damaad, Jeevan Dhaara, Olangal, Shriman Shrimati, Chehre Pe Chehra, Naram Garam, Agni Pareeksha, Akriet, Sameera, Apne Paraye, Aanchal, Baaton Baaton Mein, Do Ladke Dono Kadke, Golmaal, Jeena Yahan, Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi, Solva Sawan, Agar, Bhumika, Gharaonda, Kanneshwara Rama, Safed Jhoot, Taxi Taxi, Chitchor, Chhoti Si Baat, Jeevana Jyoti, Rajnigandha and Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe.

Trivia

• Amol Palekar claims to be an atheist though he was brought up in a Hindu family.
• He says, "I am not here to impress people, I am telling a story as best as possible". If more people enjoy it, I would be very happy.

Amjad Khan

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Date of Birth: 12th November, 1940
Nickname: Gabbar Singh
Debut Film: "Hinustan Ki Kasam"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Comedian for "Maa Kasam"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for "Yarana"&"Daada"

Mini Biography
Amjad Khan was born in Hyderabad to a legendry actor of 50's- Jayant. He entered the Hindi film Industry as a child artist with "Ab Dilli Dur Nahi". Before entering into films Amjed Khan was a theatre actor. His debut film was "Hindustan Ki Kasam". The film was made on the theme of Indo-Pak war of 1971. The role that immortalized Amjad Khan in Bollywood was 'Gabbar Singh' of "Sholay". 'Gabbar Singh' made Amzad Khan a household name. For the role of 'Gabbar Singh' Amjad Khan read "Abhishapth Chambal", a book on Chambal dacoits written by Taroon Kumar Bhaduri (father of actress Jaya Bhaduri). Post "Sholay" Amjad Khan acted in a number of movies in negative role opposite Amitabh Bachchan. "Parvarish", "Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin", "Aakhri Goli", "Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan", "Muqadar Ka Sikander", "Kasme Vaade", "Heeralal Pannalal" and "Khoon Ki Pukaar" are some of those movies.

Amjad Khan also played many other unconventional roles. He played the role of helpless and deluded Wajid Ali Shah, who was nawab of Awadh, in the film "Shatranj Ke Khiladi". Amjad won critical acclaims for his performance in this film. Amzad Khan also played a positive role as friend of Amitabh Bachchan in the film "Yarana". In the film "Utsav" he portrayed the character of Vatsyana, the writer of Kamsutra, a treatise on art of love.

Besides acting in films he also tried his hand at directing films. In 1976, he met with a near fatal accident on the Bombay-Goa road, when he rammed his car into a tree while trying to avoid a boulder. The drugs administered to him for treatment caused a serious weight problem for the rest of his life. As a result of his increasing weight he died in 1992 after suffering from a heart failure at the age of 51.

Filmography
Aatank, Hukumnama , Anokhi Chaal , Do Fantoosh , Bechain , Saali Adhi Ghar Waali , Virodhi ,Waqt Ka Badshah , Yaara Dildara , Love , Ramgarh Ke Sholay , Lekin, Maha-Sangram , Pati Patni Aur Tawaif , Dost , Meri Zabaan , Naqab , Paanch Fauladi , Santosh , Bees Saal Baad , Inteqam , Kabristan , Maalamaal , Peechha Karo , Ahsaan , Insaaniyat Ke Dushman , Maashuka , Sitapur Ki Geeta , Chameli Ki Shaadi , Jeeva , Love and God , Mohabbat Ki Kasam , Nasihat , Pahunchey Huwe Log , Vikram , Zindagani , Amir Aadmi Gareeb Aadmi , Ek Se Bhale Do, Mohabbat , Pataal , Bhairavi ¸ Bindiya Chamkegi , Kaamyaab , Maati Maange Khoon , Maqsad Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! , Utsav , Achha Bura , Bade Dil Wala , Chor Police , Himmatwala , Humse Hai Zamana , Humse Na Jeeta Koi , Jaani Dost , Mahaan , Nastik , Baghawat , Daulat , Desh Premee , Dharam Kanta , Insaan , Samraat , Satte Pe Satta , Teesri Aankh , Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon , Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai and Khoon Ka Rishta

Trivia

• Amjad Khan was to be launched as hero in his home production film "Patthar Ke Sanam", but the film did not proceed beyond its inception.
• He died before he could complete his dream project "Lambai Chaurai" with Amitabh Bachchan.

Akshay Kumar

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Date of Birth: 9th September, 1967
Nickname: Akki
Address: 203 A Wings, Benzer, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Debut Film: "Saugandh"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Villain Award for "Ajnabi"

Mini Biography
Akshay Kumar, a martial art expert, made his Bollywood debut with "Saugandh". He is also known as "Khiladi Kumar" for the series of khiladi movies Akshay worked in. The Khiladi series comprised of "Khiladi", Khiladi 420", "Mr. &Mrs. Khiladi" and "Main Khiladi Tu Anari". Apart from action films Akshaye Kumar has done a number of romantic and comedy films. Akshaya Kumar starred in the comedy film "Hera Pheri" along with Paresh Rawal and Sunil Shetty, which was a big success at the box office. Since then he has starred in many comedy films like "Awara Paagal Deewana ", "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" , "Garam Masala", "Phir Hera Pheri" and "Bhul Bhulaiya". Akshaya Kumar also played a negative character in the movie "Ajnabi", for which he won the Filmfare Best Villain award.

Akshay Kumar is an active stage performer. He led the 'Heat 2006' world tour along with fellow stars Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley. Akshay Kumar has been linked with several of his co-star actresses like Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty and Priyanka Chopra. Akshay is married to Twinkle Khanna, film actress and daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia.

Filmography
Mr. Bond, Khiladi, Dil Ki Baazi, Waqt Hamara Hai, Sainik, Elaan, Yeh Dillagi, Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Ikke Pe Ikka, Amanat, Suhaag, Nazar Ke Samne, Zakhmi Dil, Zaalim, Hum Hain Bemisaal, Maidan-E-Jung, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Tu Chor Main Sipahi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Sapoot, Lahu Ke Do Rang, Insaaf, Daava, Tarazu, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi, Dil To Pagal Hai, Aflatoon, Keemat, Angaaray, Barood, Aarzoo, International Khiladi, Zulmi Raj , Sangharsh, Jaanwar, Hera Pheri, Dhadkan, Khiladi 420, Ajnabee Awara Paagal Deewana , Jaani Dushman, Andaaz, Khakee, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz , Bhagam Bhag, Namastey London, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

Trivia

• Akshay Kumar studied martial arts in Hong Kong before becoming an actor.
• He was a martial arts teacher. One of his students suggested him to try modeling and he was soon offered films after his success as a model.
• He has a son with wife Twinkle Khanna named Araav, who was born on 15th September 2002.
• Akshay Kumar was a chef in Bangkok before entering in films.

Ajay Devgan

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Date of Birth: 2nd April, 1967.
Address: Sea Cliff, 1st Floor, Gandhigram Road, Juhu, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5 ' 8"
Education: Graduate, Mithibai College, Mumbai.
Debut Film: "Phool Aur Kaante"
Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Best Debutant for "Phool Aur Kaante"
Best Actor (critics) for "Company" and "The Legend Of Bhagat Singh"
Best Villain for "Deewangee"
National Film Awards
Best Actor for "Zakhm" and "The Legend Of Bhagat Singh"

Mini Biography
Ajay Devgan is son of the famous stunt director Veeru Devgan. He made his debut in Bollywood as an action hero with "Phool Aur Kaante". Ajay Devgan went on to win Best Debutant Award for his performance in this film. Thereafter he appeared in a number of movies as action hero. Some of his notable action movies were "Vijaypath", "Jigar", "Sangram", "Ek Hi Rashta", "Dhanwaan", 'Nazayaj" etc. Ajay Devgan broke this trend after starring in the comedy film "Ishq". His next film "Pyar To Hona Hi Tha" was biggest hit of the year. Ajay Devgan's performance in the film "Zakhm", directed by Mahesh Bhatt was critically acclaimed and he won the National film Award for the Best Actor. He again won National Award for his performance in the film "The Legend Of Bhagat Singh", a film directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi.

Ajay Devgun has starred in several other critically appreciated films such as Mani Ratnam's "Yuva", Rituparno Ghosh's "Raincoat" and Vishal Bhardwaj's "Omkara".

Recently, Ajay starred in Ram Gopal verma's "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag", a remake of "Sholay", arguably the most popular film of Hindi cinema. The film was a major failure critically as well as commercially. After enacting various roles in his acting career, Ajay Devgun has donned the hat of Director for the film "U, Me Aur Hum" which is supposed to be produced by Kumar Mangat and his wife Kajol.

Filmography
Phool Aur Kaante, Jigar, Dil Hai Betaab, Divya Shakti, Platform, Sangram, Shaktiman, Ek Hi Raasta, Bedardi, Dhanwaan, Dilwale, Kanoon, Vijaypath Suhaag, Naajayaz, Hulchul, Gunda Raj, Haqeeqat, Jung, Diljale, Itihaas, Ishq, Major Saab, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Sar Utha Ke Jiyo, Zakhm, Dil Kya Kare, Kachche Dhaage, Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Hindustan Ki Kasam, Thakshak, Deewane, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke, Lajja Tera Mera Saath Rahen, Company, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Deewangee, Bhoot, Qayamat, Chori Chori, Gangaajal Parwana, Zameen, LOC Kargil, Khakee, Masti, Yuva, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Raincoat, Insan, Blackmail, Zameer, Tango Charlie, Kaal, Main Aisa Hi Hoon, Apaharan, Shikhar, Golmaal, Omkara, Cash and Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag.

Trivia

• Ajay Devgan is married to successful actress Kajol, they have one daughter named Nysa.
• He dated Karisma Kapoor before his marriage to Kajol.
• He has one brother named Anil Devgan.
• Ajay is son-in-law of Tanuja Mukherjee.