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Wisdom Quotes

2011-08-18T23:58:00.000-07:00

What worries you, masters you.
- John Locke

Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers.
- Henri-Frederic Amiel

I have a brain and a uterus and I use them both.
- Pat Schroeder

All intimacy is rare -- that's what makes it precious. And it involves the revelation of one's self and the loving gaze upon another's true self (no makeup, no fancy car, no defensive charm, no seduction) -- that's what makes it so damn hard. Intimacy requires honesty and kindness in almost equal measure (a little more kindness, I think), trust and trustworthiness, forgiveness and the capacity to be forgiven . . . It's more than worth it -- just don't let them tell you it's bilss.
- Amy Bloom

The fact that you are willing to say, "I do not understand, and it is fine," is the greatest understanding you could exhibit.
- Wayne Dyer

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My Name Is Khan

2011-08-18T10:10:00.000-07:00

My Name Is Khan (Hindi: माय नेम इज़ ख़ान);[4] commonly referred to as MNIK,[5] is a 2010 Bollywood film directed by Karan Johar, with a screenplay by Shibani Bathija, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and Gauri Khan, and starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol,[6][7] who reunite after nine years (their last film together was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001). It was overseen by both Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment and distributed by FOX Star Entertainment, which bought the rights for the film for a sum of INR 1 billion, thus becoming the most expensive Bollywood film of 2010.[8] It is also the highest buyover for any Indian film, breaking Ghajini's record of INR 900 million.

My Name Is Khan is the fourth directorial venture of Karan Johar. Cinematography is by Ravi K. Chandran, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the film's score, choreography is by Farah Khan, and lyrics were written by Niranjan Iyengar.[9] Visual Effects are by Red Chillies VFX.
My Name is Khan debuted in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 10 February 2010.[10] It released globally in cinemas on 12 February 2010.[1] It was also screened as part of the 60th Berlin International Film Festival's official selection the same month.[11] In the months leading up to its release, the film has also been involved in some controversy related to international airport security and Indian politics.

Upon release, the film broke many box office records, and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas.[12] Within four weeks, the film crossed the INR 700 million mark in India and became the first film of 2010 to do so. In the overseas markets, the film grossed Rs. 110.34 crores ($19.25 million).[13] My Name is Khan is currently the third highest grossing Bollywood film according to worldwide gross collections.[3] The film was released in India on DVD on 28 April 2010. Blu-ray in India, plus a DVD release worldwide followed on 10 August 2010.

CastShahrukh Khan as Rizwan Khan
Kajol as Mandira Khan
Yuvaan Makaar as Sameer (Sam)
Zarina Wahab as Razia Khan (Rizwan's mother)
Tanay Chheda as Rizwan Khan (as a young child)
Jimmy Shergill as Zakir Khan
Sonya Jehan as Haseena Khan
Parvin Dabas as Bobby Ahuja
Arjun Mathur as Raj Burman
Sugandha Garg as Komal
Sheetal Menon as Radha
Christopher B. Duncan as President of the United States
Kenton Duty as Reese Garick

Directed by- Karan Johar
Produced by -Hiroo Johar
Gauri Khan
Screenplay by- Shibani Bathija
Story by -Karan Johar
Shibani Bathija
Starring- Shahrukh Khan
Kajol
Jimmy Shergill
Music by- Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Cinematography -Ravi K. Chandran
Editing by -Bhatia
Studio Dharma Productions
Fox Star Studios
Red Chillies Entertainment
Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures
Release date(s) 12 February 2010
Running time 165 minutes[1]
Country India
Language Hindi
English

Buddha Quotes

2011-07-27T22:38:00.000-07:00

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
Buddha

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
Buddha

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.
Buddha

I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.
Buddha

In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
Buddha

In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.
Buddha

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
Buddha

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
Buddha

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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

2011-07-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Hindi: - रब ने बना दी जोड़ी ), translation: A Match Made by God)^[5] is a 2008 Bollywood romantic comedy directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Raj Films. Shahrukh Khan stars in the film as mild-mannered office worker Surinder "Suri" Sahni whose love for beautiful, vivacious Tania "Taani Partner" Gupta (Anushka Sharma) transforms him into the loud and funloving "Raj." It was released worldwide on 12 December 2008.

Upon release, the film became a blockbuster, netting the sixth-highest opening weekend and fifth-highest opening week. At the end of its theatrical run in India, the film netted over INR 850 million, and is currently the sixth highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time according to net collections.

Cast

Shahrukh Khan as Surinder "Suri" Sahni/Raj Kapoor
Anushka Sharma as Tania "Taani" Sahni
Vinay Pathak as Balwinder "Bobby" Khosla
Manmeet Singh as "Raju" garage owner
Kajol (Special appearance in the song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte")
Bipasha Basu (Special appearance in the song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte")
Lara Dutta (Special appearance in the song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte")

Preity Zinta (Special appearance in the song "Phir Milenge ChalteChalte")
Rani Mukerji (Special appearance in the song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte")

Directed by	Aditya Chopra
Produced by	Aditya Chopra Yash Chopra
Screenplay by	Aditya Chopra
Story by	Aditya Chopra
Starring	Shahrukh Khan Anushka Sharma Vinay Pathak
Music by	Salim-Sulaiman
Cinematography	Ravi K. Chandran
Editing by	Ritesh Soni
Distributed by	Yash Raj Films
Release date(s)	December 12, 2008
Running time	167 min.^[1]
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	22 crore (US$4.91 million) ^[2] ^[3]
Gross revenue	157.89 crore (US$35.21 million)^[4

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Om Shanti Om

2011-07-25T02:51:00.000-07:00

Om Shanti Om (Hindi: ओम शान्ति ओम, Om Śānti Om ^?) is a 2007 Bollywood musical film directed and choreographed by Farah Khan. It starsShahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles while Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, and Kirron Kher feature in supporting roles. More than forty-two well-known Bollywood stars appear in the course of the film, including thirty of them (not including the stars of the film) in one song alone. The film is set in the 1970s and 2000s; it pays tribute to, and pokes fun at the, Indian film industry of both these eras.

Cast

Shahrukh Khan as Om Prakash Makhija/Om Kapoor
Deepika Padukone as Shanti Priya/Sandhya
Kirron Kher as Bela Makhija
Shreyas Talpade as Pappu Master
Arjun Rampal as Mukesh Mehra "Mike"
Javed Sheikh as Rajesh Kapoor
Bindu Desai as Kamini
Asawari Joshi as Lovely Kapoor
Yuvika Chaudhary as Dolly
Shawar Ali as Shawar

Crew

Producer: Gauri Khan
Director: Farah Khan
Screenplay: Mushtaq Sheikh & Farah Khan
Story: Farah Khan
Dialogue: Mayur Puri
Editor: Shirish Kunder
Music: Vishal-Shekhar
Choreography: Farah Khan
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar & Vishal Dadlani
Cinematography: V. Manikandan
Assistant Directors: Vaibhav Mishra, Joyeeta Chatterji, Kanika Dhillon, Pooja Desai, Parag Kalica, Arunabh Kumar, Zoa Morani
Executive Producer: Sanjiv Chawala
Director of Photography: V. Manikandan
Art Director: Sabu Cyril
Action Directors: Sham Kaushal, Aamar Shetty, Angelo Sahin
Background Music: Sandeep Chowta
Visual Effects Studios: Red Chillies VFX

Amitabh Bachchan

2011-07-24T19:03:00.000-07:00

Amitabh Bachchan (Hindi: अमिताभ बच्चन pronunciation (help·info), pronounced [əmɪtaːbʱ bəttʃən], born Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan on 11 October 1942) is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema.^[1]^[2]

Bachchan has won numerous major awards in his career, including four National Film Awards, three of which are in the Best Actor category, and fourteen Filmfare Awards. He is the most-nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 36 nominations overall. In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter, and was an elected member of the Indian Parliament from 1984 to 1987

Shahrukh Khan

2011-07-24T19:01:00.000-07:00

Shahrukh Khan (Urdu: شاہ رُخ خان, Hindi: शाहरुख़ ख़ान; born 2 November 1965), often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "The King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Khan began his career appearing in several television serials in the late 1980s. He made his film debut in Deewana (1992). Since then, he has been part of numerous commercially successful films and has earned critical acclaim for many of his performances. Khan has won fourteen Filmfare Awards for his work in Indian films, eight of which are in the Best Actor category (a record). In 2005, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian Cinema.

Khan's films such as Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Chak De! India (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) remain some of Bollywood's biggest hits, while films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) and My Name Is Khan (2010) have been top-grossing Indian productions in the overseas markets, thus making him one of the most successful actors of India.^[5]

Since 2000, Khan branched out into film production and television presenting as well. He is the founder/owner of two production companies, Dreamz Unlimited and Red Chillies Entertainment. Globally, Khan is considered to be one of the biggest movie stars,^[2] with a fan following numbering in the billions^[6] and a net worth estimated at over 2,500 crore (US$557.5 million).^[7] In 2008, Newsweek named him one of the 50 most powerful people in the world.^[2]

Madhuri Dixit

2011-07-24T18:54:00.000-07:00

Madhuri Dixit (Marathi: माधुरी दीक्षित) (born Madhuri Shankar Dixit on 15 May 1967)^[1] is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers.^[2] She appeared in numerous commercially successful films was recognised for several of her performances. Dixit is often cited by the media as one of the best actresses in Bollywood.^[3]^[4] Dixit has won five Filmfare Awards, four for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress. She holds the record for the highest number of Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare, with 13. In 2008, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India.^[5]

Hrithik Roshan

2011-07-24T18:52:00.000-07:00

Hrithik Roshan (Hindi: ऋतिक रोशन [ˈrɪt̪ɪk ˈroːʃən]; born 10 January 1974)^[1] is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films.

After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) for which Roshan earned his Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Male Debut. In 2001, he went on to appear in the melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., which became India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market and his biggest commercial success to date.

Following through with several unnoticed performances from 2002–03, he starred in the commercially successful Koi... Mil Gaya and its sequel Krrish, both of which won him numerous Best Actor awards.^[2] Roshan received his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 2006 for his performance in the action filmDhoom 2. He later received critical acclaim for his performance in Jodhaa Akbar,^[3] for which he received his first international award at the Golden Minbar International Film Festival. These accomplishments have established him as a leading contemporary actor of Hindi cinema.

Kareena Kapoor

2011-07-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

Kareena Kapoor (Hindi: करीना कपूर, pronounced [kəˈriːnaː kəˈpuːr]; born on September 21, 1980),^[1] often informally referred to as Bebo,^[2] is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations,^[3] and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary romantic dramas to comedies, period films to major Bollywood productions, as well as less publicised independent films.^[4]^[5]

Born into a family where her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and elder sister Karisma were actors, Kapoor faced the media spotlight from a very young age, but did not make her acting debut until the 2000 film Refugee. Her melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... became India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market in 2001, and is one of her biggest commercial successes to date.^[6] After receiving negative reviews for a series of repetitive roles, Kapoor accepted more demanding parts in order to avoid being typecast,^[7] and was consequently recognized by critics for displaying greater versatility as an actress.^[8]^[9] Her portrayal of a sex worker in Chameli (2004) proved to be the turning point in her career and she was later noted for her performances in the critically acclaimed projects Dev (2004) and Omkara (2006).^[7]

In 2007, Kapoor received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in Jab We Met, a romantic comedy directed by Imtiaz Ali. She went on to play the lead female role in the thriller Kurbaan (2009), for which she earned critical acclaim, and the drama 3 Idiots (2009), which became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time.^[10] Having done so, Kapoor has established herself as a leading actress of the Hindi film industry.^[4]^[9] In addition to movie acting, Kapoor is a regular stage performer and has launched her own clothing line in association with being the brand ambassador for the retail chainGlobus. Her off-screen life, including her relationship with actor Saif Ali Khan, is the subject of wide media coverage in India

Preity Zinta

2011-07-24T18:47:00.000-07:00

Preity Zinta (Hindi: प्रीति ज़िंटा, pronounced [ˈpriːt̪i ˈzɪɳʈaː]; born 31 January 1975)^[1] is an Indian film actress. She has appeared in Hindi films of Bollywood, as well as Telugu, Punjabi and English language films. After graduating with a degree in criminal psychology, Zinta made her acting debut in Dil Se in 1998 followed by a role in Soldier the same year. These performances earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and she was later recognised for her role as a teenage single mother in Kya Kehna (2000). She subsequently played a variety of character types; her film roles along with her screen persona contributed to a change in the concept of a Hindi film heroine.^[2]

Zinta received a Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 2003 for her performance in the drama Kal Ho Naa Ho. She went on to play the lead female role in two consecutive annual top-grossing films in India: the science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya, her biggest commercial success,^[3] and the star-crossed romanceVeer-Zaara, which earned her critical acclaim. She was later noted for her portrayal of independent, modern Indian women in Salaam Namaste and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, top-grossing productions in overseas markets.^[4] These accomplishments have established her as a leading actress of Hindi cinema.^[5]^[6]Her first international film role was in the Canadian film Heaven on Earth, for which she was awarded the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress at the 2008Chicago International Film Festival.^[7]

In addition to movie acting, Zinta has written a series of columns for BBC News Online South Asia, is a television presenter, a regular stage performer, and along with ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia she is a co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kings XI Punjab. She is known in the Indian media for publicly speaking her mind and openly expressing her opinions, and consequently has sparked the occasional controversy.^[8]^[9] These controversies include her being the only witness not to retract in court her earlier statements against the Indian mafia during the 2003 Bharat Shah case, for which she was awarded the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award.

Rani Mukerji

2011-07-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

Rani Mukerji (Bengali: রাণী মুখার্জী) (born 21 March 1978)^[1] is an Indian film actress who works in Hindi movies.

Making her acting debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1997), Mukerji had her first commercial success with Karan Johar's romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai(1998), her biggest commercial success so far, and won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in the film. She later starred in several films, most of which fared below expectations, but in 2002 she re-invented her image with the critically acclaimed drama Saathiya, for which she received numerous awards and nominations.^[2]

In 2004, her performances in the hit Hum Tum and the critically acclaimed Yuva earned her the Best Actress and the Best Supporting Actress awards at the 50th Filmfare Awards, making her the first actress to win two major awards in the same year. She later received unanimous praise for her portrayal of a blind, deaf and mute woman in Black (2005), for which she garnered numerous major awards. Mukerji has since established herself as a leading actress ofHindi cinema.

Priyanka Chopra

2011-07-24T18:43:00.000-07:00

Priyanka Chopra (Hindi: प्रियंका चोपड़ा, pronounced [prɪˈjəŋkaː ˈtʃoːpɽaː]; born 18 July 1982)^[1] is an Indian actress and former Miss World. Before starting her acting career, she worked as a model and gained fame after winning the Miss World title in 2000.^[2] She is often referred to by the nickname "Piggy Chops", which was given to her by co-stars on the set of the film Bluffmaster!^[3]

Chopra made her acting debut with the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan. The following year, she made her Bollywood film debut with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy and followed it with the hit Andaaz, for which she won a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. In 2004, she became the second woman to win theFilmfare Best Villain Award, which she received for her critically acclaimed performance in Aitraaz. Chopra would later have commercial success with films like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Krrish (2006) and Don – The Chase Begins Again.^[4] In 2008, Chopra received a National Film Award for Best Actress, as well as a Filmfare Award for Best Actress^[5]^[6] for her portrayal of a model in Fashion and has thus established herself as one of the leading contemporary actresses in Bollywood.

Saif Ali Khan

2011-07-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

Saif Ali Khan (Urdu: سيف علی خان, Hindi: सैफ अली खान, pronounced [ˈsɛːf əˈli ˈxaːn]; born 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor in Bollywood films. He is the son of the Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and the actress Sharmila Tagore. He has two sisters; Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali Khan. He is the heir apparent to both royal houses of Bhopal and Pataudi.

Khan made his debut in 1992 with Parampara. He had his first major success with the 1994 films Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Yeh Dillagi. After going through several years of decline in the 1990s, he rose into prominence with his performance in Dil Chahta Hai (2001), which marked his professional turning point.^[1]His performance in Nikhil Advani's Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) won him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, and he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Hum Tum (2004). He then had commercial success with films like Salaam Namaste (2005), Race (2008) and Love Aaj Kal(2009), and starred in critically acclaimed projects such as Parineeta (2005) and Omkara (2006).^[2] These successes put him among the most successful actors in the industry.^[3] In 2009, Khan branched out into film production with his company Illuminati Films.

Aamir khan

2011-07-24T18:39:00.000-07:00

Aamir Khan (Hindi: आमिर ख़ान, Urdu: عامر خان), pronounced [ˈaːmɪr ˈxaːn]); born Aamir Hussain Khan on 14 March 1965 is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Starting his career as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Khan began his professional career eleven years later withHoli (1984) and had his first commercial success with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). He received his first National Film Award (Special Jury Award) for his role in the film Raakh (1989). After seven previous nominations during the 1980s and 1990s, Khan received his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in the major grosser Raja Hindustani (1996)^[4]^[5] and later earned his second Best Actor award for his performance in the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan, which also marked the debut of his own production company.

Following a four-year break from acting, Khan made his comeback playing the title role in the historical Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005), and later won aFilmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his role in Rang De Basanti (2006). The following year, he made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par, for which he received a Filmfare Award for Best Director. This was followed by Ghajini (2008), which became the highest grossing film of that year, and 3 Idiots(2009), which became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time, unadjusted for inflation.^[6] The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shriin 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010 for his contributions towards the arts

Salman khan

2011-07-24T18:36:00.000-07:00

Salman Khan (Hindi: अब्दुल रशीद सलीम सलमान ख़ान, Urdu: عبد الرشید سلیم سلمان خان, pronounced [səlˈmaːn ˈxaːn]; born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on 27 December 1965)^[1] is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than eighty Hindi films.

Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He went on to star in some of Hindi cinema's most successful films of those times, such as Saajan (1991), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Judwaa (1997), Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) and Biwi No.1 (1999), having appeared in the highest earning films of seven separate years during his career.^[2]

In 1999, Khan won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his extended appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and since then has starred in several critical and commercial successes, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Tere Naam (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), No Entry (2005), Partner (2007), Wanted (2009) and Dabangg (2010) , which has become the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time, and Ready (2011). Khan has thus established himself as one of the leading and most successful actors of Hindi cinema.

Deepika Padukone

2011-07-24T18:26:00.000-07:00

Deepika Padukone (Hindi: दीपिका पडुकोण - [diːpɪkaː ˈpəɖʊkoːɳ]; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian actress and a former model. She appears mostly in Hindias well as Tamil and Kannada language films. Born to Badminton champion Prakash Padukone, she chose to become an actress and not pursue a career in sports.^[1]

Padukone made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film Aishwarya. The following year, she made her Hindi film debut in the blockbuster Om Shanti Omopposite Shah Rukh Khan, which earned her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. It also remains her biggest commercial success so far. She subsequently appeared in films such as Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Housefull (2010). While the former earned her a Filmfare nomination in the Best Actresscategory, the latter emerged as a blockbuster.^[2]

In addition to acting, Padukone is also the ambassador of prominent brands such as Tissot, Sony Cybershot, Nescafe and Kingfisher Airlines.

Sonam Kapoor

2011-07-24T18:24:00.001-07:00

Before starting her career off as an actress, Kapoor worked as an assistant under Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 2004, and assisted him during the making of his film, Black which was released in early 2005.^[5] She made her acting debut alongside newcomer, Ranbir Kapoor in Bhansali's Saawariya (2007), which failed to do well at the box office.^[6] Her performance was opened to good reviews by most critics.^[7]

In 2009, Kapoor appeared in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi-6, opposite Abhishek Bachchan. The film flopped at the box office and received mixed reviews by the critics, but her performance was highly praised. Critic Rajeev Masand commented, "Sonam Kapoor is the revelation in Delhi 6. She's a firecracker performer, instinctive and uninhibited in what isn't even a conventional female lead".^[8]

In 2010, she appeared in Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys opposite Imran Khan. The film went on to become her first box office success.^[9]^[10] She also appeared in the romantic comedy, Aisha, opposite Abhay Deol.

Kapoor's first release in 2011, Thank You was a critical failure, although the film was a moderate success at the box office. The same year, she made an appearance at the 64th Cannes Film Festivalrepresenting L'Oréal, the brand she endorses in India. Kapoor's upcoming releases include Mausam alongside Shahid Kapoor and Players a remake of The Italian Job, alongside Abhishek Bachchan.

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Akshay Kumar

2011-07-24T18:23:00.000-07:00

Akshay Kumar (Hindi: अक्षय कुमार; born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia^[1] on 9 September 1967^[1]) is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994).^[2]

He later gained more fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles.^[3] He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi(1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), and Garam Masala (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema.

Apart from acting, Kumar worked as a stunt actor; he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films,^[4] which earned him a reputation as the "IndianJackie Chan".^[2] 2008 marked his television debut as the host of the show Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.^[5] In 2008, the University of Windsor conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. The following year he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.

Ritesh Deshmukh

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Deshmukh was born in a Marathi family. He made his debut in 2003 with Tujhe Meri Kasam co-starring Genelia D'souza which performed average at the box office.^[2] He then played the lead role in Out of Control. He became a known face after the 2004 comedy Masti, again co-starring Genelia, which established him as an supporting actor. Later, he appeared in a special role in Bardaasht.^[2]

He has mainly taken on comic roles and a few serious roles. He has appeared in several comedy films including Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Malamaal Weekly andApna Sapna Money Money. He appeared in a supporting role in Bluffmaster! with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead.^[2]^[3] He was also seen in Ram Gopal Verma's Darna Zaroori Hai.^[4]

In 2007, he was first seen in a guest appearance in Namastey London and then in the multi-starrer action film Cash which was a box office failure.^[3] Later that year, he appeared in Sajid Khan's directorial debut Heyy Babyy, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan, which was a huge hit and is his most commercially successful film to date.^[5] He also appeared in the comedy film Dhamaal in 2007.

In 2008, he appeared in De Taali, in which his performance was praised, and later in Chamku, both of which failed at the box office.^[4]

In 2009, his first release was Aladin, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Jacqueline Fernandez. He then played a supporting role in Ram Gopal Varma's Rann, again co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav. His final film of 2009 was Do Knot Disturb along with Govinda,Sushmita Sen, Sohail Khan and Lara Dutta. In 2010, he once again worked with Sajid Khan on the comedy Housefull along with Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal and Jiah Khan.

His first release of 2011 was F.A.L.T.U., where he played a school principal named Bajirao. His second release of the year was the comedy Double Dhamaal, a sequel to the 2006 film Dhamaal.^[6] He is currently working on another sequel, Housefull 2.

Anil Kapoor

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Anil Kapoor (Hindi: अनिल कपूर, Punjabi: ਅਨਿਲ ਕਪੂਰ, born 24 December 1959)^[1] is an Indian actor and producer who mainly appears in Bollywood films. He won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Yash Chopra's film Mashaal (1984).

Kapoor earned his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in N. Chandra's Tezaab in 1988, and later for Indra Kumar's Beta in 1992. Since then, he has starred in films including Virasat (1997), for which he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor; Biwi No.1 (1999); Taal (1999), for which he won his second Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award; Pukar (2000), for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor; No Entry (2005) andWelcome (2007).

Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's 2008 Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. His performance in the eighth season of the action series 24 generated rave reviews from the American press.^[2]^[3] Globally, Anil Kapoor is one of the most recognised Indian actors.

Govinda

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Govinda (Hindi: गोविंदा; born Govind Arun Ahuja, 21 December 1963)^[1] is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician. He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films. At the start of his career, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films such as Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Partner.

He is a member of the Indian National Congress Party. He was elected as the seventh Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North Constituency ofMaharashtra, India in the 14th Lok Sabha elections in 2004, after defeating Ram Naik of the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the 2009 General Elections, he opted out of politics to concentrate more on films. However he continues to have political favor from Congress Party. His constituency was succeeded by Sanjay Nirupam (also from Congress).

In June 1999, Govinda was voted as the tenth greatest star of stage or screen of the last thousand years by BBC News Online users.^[

Sanjay Dutt

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As a child actor, Dutt appeared in the 1971 film Reshma Aur Shera, starring his father. He appears briefly as a qawali singer in his first film appearance. Dutt made his Bollywood movie debut with Rocky in 1981. He went on to act in many 1980's films including Vidhata, Jeeva, Naam and Taaqatwar.

In the 1990s Dutt acted in films such as Sadak and Khoon Ka Karz. He starred in the 1991 movie Saajan for which he was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award. In 1993 he starred in the movie Khal Nayak for which he earned his second Filmfare Best Actor Award nomination. In 1999's Vaastav: The Reality, he finally won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award.

In the 2000s Dutt acted in many films such as Mission Kashmir, Jodi No.1, Hathyar, Kaante, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Dhamaal, Blue (2009), All The Best: Fun Begins and Knockout (2010). During this time he got several more nominations and awards. Now he is all set to make his debut as a producer with the film Rascals, and Khotey Sikkey under the banner of Sanjay Dutt Productions Pvt Ltd.

Suniel Shetty

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Shetty made his acting debut in the 1992 film Balwaan which was a moderate success. He gave three hit films in 1993 Anth, Pehchaan and Waqt Hamara Hai. His first major blockbuster hit was the 1994 action thriller Mohra. Later that year he also had another hit with the romantic drama film Dilwale and the comedy film Gopi Kishan. He went on to star in many films throughout the 1990s mostly in the action genre. In 1997, his film Bhai released on Diwali was a success despite coinciding with Shahrukh Khans Dil To Pagal Hai. In 1997. he got recognition for his role in the war epic Border. He went on to play patriotic roles in films such as Refugee (2001), Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003) and LOC: Kargil (2003). He also ventured into comedy roles in hit films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and De Dana Dan (2009). He won a Filmfare Award for Best Villain in 2001 for his performance in Dhadkan (2000). He also won SAIFF (South Asia International Film Festival) 2009 as a Best Actor for the film Red Alert: The War Within.

As a producer, he set up a production company called Popcorn Motion Pictures Ltd, which produced the films Khel (2003), Rakht: What If You Can See the Future and Bhagam Bhag (2006). In recent years he has mostly played small roles in multi-starred films. Besides Bollywood he appeared in the English film Don't Stop Dreaming in 2007 and the Tamil film 12B. He also hosted Biggest Loser Jeetega on Sahara One.

Abhishek Bachchan

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Abhishek Bachchan (Hindi: अभिषेक बच्चन, born 5 February 1976 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian actor and producer. He is the son of Indian actorsAmitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and is married to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai.

Bachchan debuted with J.P. Dutta's Refugee (2000), but it was not until 2004 that he achieved success when he appeared in the commercially successfulDhoom and the critically acclaimed Yuva. His work in Yuva received several awards, including his first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actor category, an award he would win for the two next years as well. In 2010, he won his first National Film Award (as a producer) for Paa which won the award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He has starred in films such as Bunty aur Babli, Guru, Sarkar and Dostana and has thereafter established himself as one of the leading actors of Bollywood.