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11 dec 1929-31 MAY 2005 SUBHASHCHANDRA PANDHARINATH GUPTE

11 dec 1929-31 MAY 2005 SUBHASHCHANDRA PANDHARINATH GUPTE

NZ431-10, 171-1
SL294-10
New Zealand lead by 308 runs
WI223-10, 148-10
AUS583-4
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RR91-10 (17 ov)
COMI..163-7 (20 ov)
Comilla Victorians won by 72 runs
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Subhash Gupte

• India • 72 years old

Considered as one of the finest spinners of his time, Subhashchandra Pandharinath \”Fergie\” Gupte, was an Indian leg break googly bowler who played 36 Tests for India. Known for the sharp t…
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Born December 11, 1929 at Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra
Died 2002-05-31Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Teams India, Mumbai
Batting Style Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style Right-arm legbreak
ICC Rankings
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M Inn Runs Avg SR HS NO 100 50 4s 6s
Tests 36 42 183 6.31 0 21 13 0 0 2 0

CAREER

Test debut vs England,Dec 30, 1951,Eden Gardens
Last Test vs England,Dec 13, 1961,Feroz Shah Kotla

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Considered as one of the finest spinners of his time, Subhashchandra Pandharinath \”Fergie\” Gupte, was an Indian leg break googly bowler who played 36 Tests for India. Known for the sharp turn he used to get, Gupte possessed two different googlies in his armoury.

Gupte made his debut in 1951/52 and became India’s leading spinner the very next season, taking over the reigns from Vinoo Mankad. He is nicknamed after West Indian leg-spinner, Wilfred Ferguson.

His googlies were extremely deceptive as he was a master of flight. His ability to land the ball in the right areas troubled one and all. His career was meandering along before it hit the roof in West Indies in 1951/52, where he picked up 50 wickets at an average of 23.64. His achievement was rather special, since 27 of those 50 wickets came on flat batting tracks.

He was also the most successful Indian bowler on their tour of Pakistan in 1954/55. He was brilliant when New Zealand came to India in 1955/56. In that series, Gupte picked up 34 wickets at an average of 19.67, an Indian record that was only broken by Chandrasekhar 27 years later.

Gupte’s only shortcoming was that he tended to lose confidence when the batsmen attacked him. This drawback came to light when Gupte struggled against Australia’s Neil Harvey in 1956/57. However, he recovered from this slump and was back to his best soon after.

In Kanpur in 1958/59, he took 9/102 in an innings against the West Indies. He could have had all the 10 wickets, if not for wicket-keeper Naren Tamhane, who dropped Lance Gibbs and denied Gupte a special record. In fact, he took 10 wickets in an innings twice in his career, once for Bombay against Bahawalpur CC, and once while playing for Rishton in Lancashire league.

During India’s tour of England in 1959, he took a total of 95 wickets, but only 17 of them came in the 5-match Test series. Gupte soon married a West Indian woman, but continued to represent India. In 1961/62, he took 4 wickets for 6 runs in 3 overs against England in Kanpur, helping India enforce the follow-on for the first time against England.

His international career though came to an end just one match later due to unfortunate circumstances. The Indian team was staying at the Imperial Hotel during the Test match in Delhi. Gupte’s roommate, AG Kripal Singh, wanted to fix a date with the receptionist and called her from the room. The receptionist complained to the Indian manager and that’s where it all became a big issue.

The board decided to punish both Kripal and Gupte as the call was made from their room. According to skipper Nari Contractor, Gupte was not even in the room and was playing ‘Teen Patti’ with him and a few others. The leggie was very disappointed with the board’s decision to punish him for Kripal’s actions. Gupte is believed to have said, \”He (Kripal) is a big man. How can I stop him?\”

Gupte was of the view that Kripal did not assault or rape the woman, he just asked her out for a drink. In fact, he believed that he didn’t deserve any punishment as he was not even in the room when the call was made. The board though didn’t pay heed to Gupte’s argument and both Kripal and Gupte were not considered for the tour of West Indies, marking the end of Gupte’s international career.

Gupte was just 32 yeard old at that time. He had taken 149 wickets in 36 Tests at an average of 29.55. Gupte went to Trinidad and settled there. He also featured in a few first-class games for them. In 1982, a benefit match for him was held in Sharjah.

Mihir Bose, the author of the book, ‘History of Indian cricket’, used sarcasm to describe Gupte’s ordeal. He wrote, \”India`s first great spinner ended his career because he happened to share a room with a man who wanted a drink with a girl.\”

Sir Gary Sobers was a big fan of Gupte’s bowling. In fact, he considered him as the best leg spinner in the world and always said that it was his pleasure to see Gupte in action. In a first-class career that lasted 115 games, Gupte took 530 wickets at an average of 23.71.

His brother, Baloo Gupte, was also a leg-spinner who represented India. He passed away on May 31, 2002. He was 72 years old.

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    11 DEC 1942 ANNA CARTERET BORN

    11 DEC 1942 ANNA CARTERET BORN

    Anna Carteret

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    Anna Carteret, actress, at the Empty Space Awards, Young Vic, October 2007
    Born 11 December 1942 (age 73)
    Bangalore, India
    Years active 1964–present
    Spouse(s) Christopher Morahan
    Children Hattie Morahan
    Rebecca Morahan

    Anna Carteret (born 11 December 1942) is a British stage and screen actress.

    Biography[edit]

    Carteret was born in Bangalore, India, the daughter of Peter John Wilkinson and his wife Patricia Carteret (Strahan). She is married to the television and film director Christopher Morahan and has often worked with him. They have two daughters, theatre director Rebecca and actress Hattie Morahan.[1]

    She was educated at Arts Educational Schools in Tring, Hertfordshire (now the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts), where she trained for the stage.

    Television, films and radio[edit]

    Anna Carteret is best known for her role as police inspector Kate Longton in the BBC‘s long-running 1980s television series Juliet Bravo.

    Other TV credits include: The Saint; The Pallisers BBC 1975; Frederic Raphael‘s The Glittering Prizes BBC 1976, as Barbara Ransome; Send in the Girls; BBC 1996 Eskimo Day as Harriet Lloyd, Star Maidens; Peak Practice as Dr Yvonne Marshall; Holby City (2007) as Carol Lloyd, mother of doctor Diane Lloyd; and Holby City’s sister series Casualty (2010) in a one-off appearance as patient Joany Slavin.

    Films, since 1959, include Dateline Diamonds (1965), The Plank (1967) and Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont (2005). In 2012 she appeared in Private Peaceful.[2]

    She played Vivanti in Cats and Monkeys, co-starring with Jack Shepherd in a radio version of Catherine Shepherd‘s stage play, for BBC Radio 4’s The Afternoon Play last broadcast on 19 November 2007.

    Theatre career[edit]

    Early years[edit]

    Anna Carteret made her first appearance as a Cloud and a Jumping Bean in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at the Palace Theatre, Watford in December 1957. Her London debut was at the Scala Theatre playing Wendy in Peter Pan at Christmas 1960.

    She worked in repertory in 1962 and 1963, including Windsor and Lincoln, and then at the Bristol Old Vic from 1964–1966, where her roles included:

    National Theatre Company 1967–1976[edit]

    Following an appearance at the Shaftesbury Theatre in October 1966, playing Fiona Jones in Big Bad Mouse, Carteret joined Laurence Olivier‘s National Theatre Company at the Old Vic in 1967, appearing as:

    In September 1974 she played Eliza Doolitle in the Bristol Old Vic‘s production of Pygmalion, before returning to the National in January 1975 to appear as:

    Theatre 1977–1979[edit]

    National Theatre 1979–1981[edit]

    She then became a member of Christopher Morahan‘s ensemble company in the Olivier Theatre. playing three major roles:

    As an August 1981 sabbatical she was one of the feminist trio ‘ The Raving Beauties’ who performed a cabaret anthology In the Pink, at Riverside Studios (also aired on Channel 4 opening night in 1982[3] and reprised in 1984 as The Raving Beauties Make it Work); before returning to the National as:

    Theatre 1986–1991[edit]

    The Peter Hall Company[edit]

    She joined the Peter Hall Company in 1992, appearing as:

    Theatre 1999 to date[edit]

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      10 DEC 1958-19 MAR 2008 RAGHUVARAN

      10 DEC 1958-19 MAR 2008 RAGHUVARAN

      Raghuvaran

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      Raghuvaran
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      Born 10 December 1959
      Kollengode, Kerala, India
      Died 19 March 2008 (aged 48)[1]
      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Occupation Film actor
      Height 6.3 ft (192 cm)
      Spouse(s) Rohini (1996–2004) (divorced)
      Children Rishi Varan (b.1998)
      Parent(s) Chunkamandathu V. Velayudhan
      S. R. Kasthuri

      Raghuvaran (10 December 1959 – 19 March 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 200 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, “The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation.”[1]

      He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, Oru Manidhanin Kadhai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphonso in the Malayalam movieDaivathinte Vikruthikal, directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on M. Mukundan‘s novel of the same name.

      Personal life[edit]

      He was born as the eldest among four children in 1959[1] at Kollengode in Mathur, Palakkad district, Kerala. He was the grandson of Mr. N. Radha Krishna Menon and son of Chunkamannathu Velayudhan and Kasthuri.[2]When his father moved his hotel business from Mathur to Coimbatore and family shifted to Coimbatore. He had his primary education from St. Ann’s Matric. Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore. He also learned piano from Trinity College London.[3]

      He discontinued his Bachelor of Arts in History from Coimbatore (Govt. Arts College) to pursue a career in acting.[4] He landed a minor role in the Kannada film Swapna Thingalgal. He began acting in small minor roles in Telugu and Kannada films including a two-minute scene as a rapist in Udaya.

      From 1979 to 1983, he was part of an acting drama troupe in Chennai, Chennai Kings, which also included the Kannada/Tamil supporting actor, Nassar. He was spotted and cast in a small role in Ezhavathu Manithanwhich was his biggest role to date.

      He was married to Actress Rohini in 1996 and they have a son Rishi Varan born in 1998. The couple later got separated and divorced in 2004.[1]

      Career[edit]

      Following his beginnings on the stage, and a Diploma in acting from Adyar Film Institute in Chennai, Raghuvaran approached many Kollywood studios aiming for performance oriented roles and finally got selected one as hero. The offbeat film named Ezhavathu Manithan (Seventh Man).[5] directed by Hariharan won many awards, but not many offers for him. A few more films followed as hero like Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu and Nee Thodumbothu released, but did n’t became a huge success. But the villain role in Silk Silk Silkwas noticed and the film’s success opened the gate of offers for him. The villain act continued in films like Kutravaaligal, Mr. Bharath, Mandhira Punnagai and Oorkavalan. He appeared as hero as well as supporting actor in between releases as well. The major ones are Mudivalla Arambam and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.

      Hero[edit]

      In mid 80’s Raghuvaran did many films as hero and most of them did good business as well. The films Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal and Kavithai Paada Neramillai helped to stabilize his career. The lawyer in Kaliyugam, the police officer inThaimel Aanai, the rowdy with a golden heart in Kai Naattu, the honest Medical student turned Goonda in Kuttravali, the common man in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi helped Raghuvaran’s market value as hero to reach greater heights. But his desire to try all types of roles, like supporting actor as well as villain simultaneously halted the progress as hero, eventhough he played hero roles in Vyooham, Kavacham and Anjali later. His supporting roles in Annanagar Mudhal Theru and Siva was well received too.[6]

      Variety[edit]

      Raghuvaran was pitted against Dilip Kumar in his Bollywood debut Izzatdaar and his popularity further soared at national level with Ram Gopal Varma‘ s gangster flick Shiva, where he played the dreaded gangster Bhawani. Other Bollywood films include likeRakshak opposite Sunil Shetty (1996), Lal Baadshah opposite Amitabh Bachchan (1999), Hitler opposite Mithun Chakraborty (1998) and Grahan along with Jackie Shroff, where he replaced a busy Nana Patekar in 2001.

      In a career span lasting for more than 26 years, Raghuvaran performed each roles with his trademark mannerisms, often stealing the thunder from more established stars and even heroes. His magnetic baritone voice was an advantage and he modulated it to suit his variety of roles. He also set his own style of mannerisms and brought a distinct dialogue delivery and even changed his gait in many films. All this dedication won him more fans and helped his popularity graph soaring more higher.

      He has received several state and Filmfare Awards for his performances in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. He began his career as a supporting actor in a number of films in Tamil including Mani Rathnam’s Anjali as the father of an autistic child. He later played villains in Baasha as Mark Anthony, Mudhalvan as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shiva and Muthu as Ilaimaran. He later returned to supporting roles – sometimes as a father or as a mentor in films such as Alai, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Thirumalai and Bala.

      Death[edit]

      Raghuvaran died on 19 March 2008.[1] cause of the death has been disclosed as organ failure caused by excessive alcohol consumption[7]

      His death occurred during the filming stages of several films, including the Tamil film, Kanthaswamy wherein Raghuvaran’s performances were left unused and were replaced with Ashish Vidyarthi, which resulted in the film’s delayed release.

      Filmography[edit]

      1982–89[edit]

      Year Film Role Language Type
      1982 Kakka Malayalam Anti Hero
      Ezhavathu Manithan Anand Tamil Hero
      Marumagale Vazhga Dr. Saravanan Tamil
      1983 Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu Tamil Hero
      Rugma Malayalam Supporting
      Silk Silk Silk Tamil Villain
      1984 Nee Thodumbothu Tamil Hero
      Mudivalla Arambam Tamil Hero
      1985 Kutravaaligal Tamil Villain
      Engirunthalum Vazhga Tamil Hero
      1986 Mr. Bharath Tamil Villain
      Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Chidamabaram Tamil Supporting
      Meendum Pallavi Tamil Hero
      Mandhira Punnagai Daniel Miranda Tamil Villain
      1987 Pasivadi Pranam Venu Telugu Villain
      Oorkavalan Dorai Tamil Villain
      Michael Raj Tamil Hero
      Megam Karuththirukku Tamil Supporting
      Kootu Puzhukkal Tamil Hero
      Kavithai Paada Neramillai Tamil Hero
      Manithan Tamil Villain
      Makkal En Pakkam Tamil Supporting
      Poovizhi Vasalile Anand Tamil Villain
      1988 En Bommukutty Ammavukku Alex Tamil Supporting
      Kaliyugam Tamil Hero
      Thaimel Aanai Vinod Tamil Hero
      Kai Naattu Tamil Hero
      Kuttravali Tamil Hero
      Koil Mani Osai Tamil Villain
      Irandil Ondru Tamil Villain
      En Vazhi Thani Vazhi Tamil Hero
      Annanagar Mudhal Theru Tamil Supporting
      1989 Siva Tamil Supporting
      Rudranetra Black Cobra Telugu Villain
      Lankeshwarudu Telugu Villain
      Rettai Kuzhal Thuppaki Tamil Villain
      Raja Chinna Roja Raghu Tamil Villain
      Shiva Bhavani Telugu Villain
      Idhu Unga Kudumbam Tamil Hero
      Dhanushkodi Malayalam Supporting

      1990–99[edit]

      Year Film Role Language Type
      1990 Vyooham Tony Leous Malayalam Hero
      Puriyaadha Pudhir Tamil Villain
      Izzatdaar Indrajeet Sabharwal Hindi Villain
      Anjali Shekar Tamil Hero
      Thyagu Tamil Hero
      Shiva Bhavani Hindi Villain
      Pagalil Pournami Tamil Villain
      1991 Chaithanya Raana Telugu Villain
      1992 Soorya Manasam Malayalam Villain
      Daivathinte Vikrithikal Alphonso Malayalam Hero
      Kizhakkan Pathrose Malayalam Villain
      Dhool Parakuthu Tamil Hero
      Kavacham Ravi Malayalam Hero
      1993 Addeham Enna Iddeham Malayalam Villain
      Konjum Kili Tamil Hero
      1994 Paasamalargal Tamil Supporting
      Kadhalan Mallikarjuna Tamil Villain
      1995 Baashha Mark Antony Tamil Villain
      Kolangal Bairavan Tamil Villain
      Maanthrikam Abdul Rahiman Malayalam Supporting
      Peter Scott Leo Fernandez Malayalam Supporting
      Muthu Devan Tamil Villain
      Thotta Chinungi Gopal Tamil Hero
      1996 Rakshak Raghu Hindi Villain
      Circle Inspector Kannada Villain
      Selva Varatharajan Tamil Villain
      Take It Easy Urvasi Tamil Villain
      1997 Anaganaga Oka Roju Telugu Supporting
      Arunachalam Vishwanath Tamil Villain
      Love Today Chandrasekar Tamil Supporting
      Ullaasam G. K. Tamil Supporting
      Abhimanyu Masilamani Tamil Villain
      Nerukku Ner Raghu Tamil Supporting
      Aahaa Raghu Tamil Supporting
      Ratchagan Easwar Tamil Villain
      1998 Suswagatham Dr. Chandra Shekar Telugu Supporting
      Jai Hind Kannada Villain
      Government Kannada Villain
      Thulli Thirintha Kaalam Tamil Supporting
      Hitler Hindi Villain
      Iniyavale Ramanathan Tamil Supporting
      Poonthottam Tamil Villain
      Nilaave Vaa Siva Tamil Supporting
      1999 Suriya Paarvai Jayanth Tamil Villain
      En Swasa Kaatre Tamil Supporting
      Endrendrum Kadhal Shekar Tamil Supporting
      Lal Baadshah Vikram Singh Hindi Villain
      Oruvan Krishna Prasad Tamil Villain
      Amarkalam Tulasi Das Tamil Supporting
      Anaganaga Oka Ammayi Bhavani Prasad Telugu
      Pooparika Varugirom Ranganathan Tamil Supporting
      Mudhalvan Aranganathan Tamil Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain
      Iraniyan Aande Tamil Villain
      Prathyartha Kannada Villain

      2000–09[edit]

      Year Film Role Language Notes
      2000 Kannukkul Nilavu Rajasekhar Tamil
      Good Luck Chandramohan Tamil
      Sudhandhiram Raghu Tamil
      Mugavaree Shiva Tamil
      Vallarasu Tamil
      Kandukondain Kandukondain Tamil
      Pelli Sambandham Telugu
      Parthen Rasithen Panneer Tamil
      Uyirile Kalanthathu Raghuraman Tamil
      Azad Deva Telugu
      2001 Grahan Raghu Sinha Hindi
      Dosth Raghu Tamil
      Narasimha Raana Tamil
      Star Dhanushkodi Tamil
      Majunu Gajapathy Tamil
      2002 Seema Simham Visweswara Rao Telugu
      Dhaya Rudrayya Tamil
      Roja Kootam Tamil
      Run Tamil
      University Tamilselvan Tamil
      Bobby K. R. Telugu
      I Love You Da Rajkishore Tamil
      Bala Jeyamani Tamil
      Kadhal Virus Tamil
      2003 Naaga NTR’ s father Telugu
      Johnny Telugu
      Alaudin Gangadhar Tamil
      Ullam Tamil Straight-to-DVD release
      Alai Tamil
      Anjaneya Venketeswaran Tamil
      Thirumalai Artist Tamil
      Anbe Un Vasam Tamil
      2004 Jana Jana’s father Tamil
      Durgi Kannada
      Naani Telugu
      Arasatchi Tamil
      Jananam Udaya Murthy Tamil
      Mass satya Telugu
      2005 Sachein Gowtham Tamil
      2006 Sivappathigaram Elango Tamil
      2007 Bhasmasuran Malayalam
      Deepavali Tamil Guest appearance
      Evadaithe Nakenti Telugu
      Nalladhor Veenai Tamil
      Sivaji Chezhian Tamil
      Marudhamalai Suryanarayanan Tamil
      2008 Bheema Periyavar Tamil
      Ashoka Tamil
      Thodakkam Vanchinathan Tamil
      Pellikani Prasad Telugu
      Sila Nerangalil Krishnan Tamil
      Aatadista Telugu
      Yaaradi Nee Mohini Vasu’s father Tamil
      Ellam Avan Seyal Jagadeeswaran Tamil
      2009 Bank Hindi
      Manjira Telugu

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      11 DEC 1965 KIMI KATKAR BORN

      11 DEC 1965 KIMI KATKAR BORN

      Kimi Katkar

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      Kimi Katkar
      Born 11 December 1965 (age 50)
      Mumbai, India
      Occupation Actress
      Years active 1985–1992
      Spouse(s) Shantanu Sheorey

      Kimi Katkar (born 11 December 1965) is a model and actress of Bollywood from the 1980s to the early 1990s.

      Career[edit]

      Kimi Katkar made her acting debut in the 1985 film, Patthar Dil as supporting actress. Later that year, she starred in Tarzan (the English title of the movie being, Adventures of Tarzan), where she played the lead opposite Hemant Birje. After the film, she continued to work throughout the late 1980s, followed by films like Vardi, Mard Ki Zubaan, Mera Lahoo, Dariya Dil, Gair Kanooni, Jaisi Karni Vaisi Bharni, Sherdil and Zulm Ki Hukumat.

      In the movie Hum (1991), she played the lead actress opposite Amitabh Bachchan. In the film, she was cast as Jumma. The song “Jumma Chumma De” from this movie was sung by playback singers Sudesh Bhonsle and Kavita Krishnamurthy.[1] Thereafter, she started restricting herself to limited movies. A few films later, she confined herself to being a conventional dancer, doing purely the song-and-dance routines in films that starred Govinda.

      Her last film was Humlaa (1992). During the same time, she refused film offers in Yash Chopra‘s Parampara. Later Jackie replaced Amitabh and Anu was signed for the role which was offered to Kimi. In Parampara Ramya replaced her.

      Katkar quit the Hindi film industry after her marriage to photographer and ad-filmmaker Shantanu Shorey. She settled in Melbourne, Australia.

      She is associated with the book Shantaram and is likely to appear playing herself as the colourful Bollywood actress in the Johnny Depp and Amitabh Bachchan film based on the book, to be directed by Mira Nair.

      Personal life[edit]

      Katkar married a commercial photographer and advertising film producer, Shantanu Shenoy. She has one son, Siddharth. She stayed in Melbourne, Australia and have been living in Aundh, a suburb in Pune, Maharashtra.[2]

      Filmography[edit]

      Year Film Role Notes
      1985 Patthar Dil Rekha Singh
      Khoj
      Adventures of Tarzan Ruby Shetty
      1986 Dosti Dushmani
      1987 Mard Ki Zabaan Rosie
      Mera Lahoo Pavitra D. Singh / Geeta
      1988 Zalzala Reshma
      Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
      Sone Pe Suhaaga Usha
      Shiv Shakti
      Mulzim Dr. Rekha
      Inteqam
      Insaniyat
      Dharamyudh Suman
      Dariya Dil Radha
      Tamacha Dolly Saxena
      Rama O Rama Hema D’Souza
      1989 Ustaad
      Meri Zabaan Kimi / Rita
      Kala Bazaar Bar Owner
      Ab Meri Baari
      Vardi Dr. Sonu Kaul
      Kahan Hai Kanoon
      Gair Kanooni Rita
      Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii Radha
      Abhimanyu Geeta
      Khoj Mrs. Anita Kapoor
      Gola Barood Reema
      Aag Se Khelenge Barkha ‘Bijli’
      Shehzaade Bijli
      1990 Tejaa Sonu
      Awaragardi
      Zimmedaaar Tina
      Andher Gardi
      Humse Na Takrana
      Kaaranama
      Roti Ki Keemat Bijli
      Sher Dil
      Taqdeer Ka Tamasha
      1991 Jeevan Daata Kiran Sharma
      Khoon Ka Karz
      Numbri Aadmi Bijli
      Hum Juma Gonzalves
      1992 jumala Anita
      Sarphira Neetu
      Siyasat
      Zulm Ki Hukumat Pratap’s Girlfriend
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          Born: December 11, 1965 (age 50), Mumbai
          Parents: Tina Katkar
          Spouse: Shantanu Sheorey
          Children: Siddhant Shantanu Sheorey
          Songs
          Jumma Chumma De De
          Hum
          1991
          Chiklo Chiklo
          Zulm Ki Hukumat
          1992
          O Dilruba
          Zulm Ki Hukumat
          1992
          Le Le Chumma Le Le
          Hum
          1991
          Tik Tik Tik
          Gair Kaanooni
          1989
          Sawan Ka Mahina
          Dharamyudh
          1988
          Mera Pyar Hai Tera Vada
          Hum Se Na Takrana
          1990
          Mere Sajan Ne Logon
          Aag Se Khelenge
          1989
          Tum Jo Parda Rakhoge
          Gair Kaanooni
          1989
          Mujhe Numbri Kaho
          Numbri Aadmi
          1991
          Som Ho Mangal Ho
          Taqdeer Ka Tamasha
          1990
          Tu Bada Aadmi Hai
          Humlaa
          1992
          Sanam Mere Sanam
          Hum
          1991
          Aaj Nach Nach Ke
          Numbri Aadmi
          1991
          Paisa Bolta Hai
          Kala Bazaar
          1989
          Teri Gathri Mein Laga Chor
          Numbri Aadmi
          1991
          Yahan Zulm Ki Hukumat Hai
          Zulm Ki Hukumat
          1992
          Samajh Samajh Kar
          Mard Ki Zabaan
          1987
          Chhoti Si Zindagi Ke Liye
          Dharamyudh
          1988
          Saari Duniya To Do Do Ho Gai
          Dharamyudh
          1988
          Tere Naina
          Aag Se Khelenge
          1989
          Mere Munne Tujhko Ye Kissa
          Shehzaade
          1989
          Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyaar Hum
          Hum
          1991
          Kagaz Kalam Davaat
          Hum
          1991
          Naye Daur Ka Dekho Logon
          Taqdeer Ka Tamasha
          1990
          Sun O Mere Humjoli
          Hum Se Na Takrana
          1990
          Dil Nahin Dena Re Dil Nahin Lena
          Humlaa
          1992
          Ek Tujh Mein Hi
          Kala Bazaar
          1989
          Is Pyaar Ki Hum Pehchan Denge
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        11 DEC 1967 MONIQUE ANGELA HICKS BORN

        11 DEC 1967 MONIQUE ANGELA HICKS BORN

        Mo’Nique

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        Mo’Nique
        Mo'Nique SAG Awards.jpg

        Mo’Nique at the 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 23, 2010
        Born Monique Angela Imes
        December 11, 1967 (age 47)
        Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
        Other names Myelle Kaye
        Occupation Actress, Comedian, Talk Show Host, Author
        Years active 1999–present
        Spouse(s) Mark Jackson (m. 1997–2001)
        Sidney Hicks (m. 2006)
        Children 3 sons
        Website www.moniqueworldwide.com

        Monique Angela Hicks (née Imes; born December 11, 1967),[1][2] known professionally as Mo’Nique, is an American comedian and actress. She first gained fame for her role as Nikki Parker in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting a variety of venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo’Nique transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz, and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. In 2002, she with other female comedians earned a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.

        In 2009, she received critical praise for her role as the abusive Mary Lee Johnston in the film Precious and won numerous awards including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She hosted The Mo’Nique Show, a late-night talk show that premiered in 2009 on BET; it was cancelled in 2011. In 2015, she received rave reviews for her performance as Ma Rainey in the HBO biopic Bessie and earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

        Early life[edit]

        Mo’Nique was born in Baltimore, Maryland,[1] the daughter of engineer Alice Imes and drug counselor Steven Imes Jr.[3] She is the youngest of four children: sister Millicent is her personal assistant; brother Steve is her manager. Mo’Nique graduated from Milford Mill High School in Baltimore County and attended Morgan State University.[4] She is a 1987 graduate of the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland.[5]

        Before she was an actress, Monique worked as a customer service representative at the phone company MCI in Hunt Valley, MD.[6] She got her start in comedy at the downtown Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet, when her brother Steve dared her to perform at an open mic night.

        During a 2008 Essence magazine interview, Mo’Nique revealed that she was sexually abused by her brother Gerald from ages 7–11; he went on to sexually abuse another girl and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. After her twin boys were born in 2005, Mo’Nique cut off all contact with Gerald. On April 19, 2010, he admitted on Oprah to sexually abusing her over several years. He himself was abused by family members and struggled with substance abuse.[7]

        Career[edit]

        Television roles[edit]

        Mo’Nique portrayed Nicole “Nikki” Parker on the UPN television series The Parkers from 1999 to 2004. She was featured on many leading stand-up venues such as Showtime at the Apollo, Russell Simmons‘ Def Comedy Jam, and Thank God You’re Here. Monique tackles race issues in her stand up routines, for instance at the Montreal Just For Laugh Festival in 2000: white and black people, we’re just mad at each other, we don’t know why we’re mad at each other. We’re not each other’s enemy. We’re not the enemy. It’s the Chinese people we need to watch out for”.[8]

        She was also named hostess of Showtime at the Apollo. She is currently the hostess and executive producer of Mo’Nique’s Fat Chance, a beauty pageant for plus-sized women, on the Oxygen cable network. She hosted the first season of Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School on VH1, where she crowned Saaphyri as the winner.

        Mo’Nique’s 2007 documentary I Coulda Been Your Cellmate!, focuses on incarcerated women. In interviews with individual women, she touches on the common factors that bring many women into the penal system. The documentary was related to her filming a comedy special at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, also known as The Farm.[citation needed] In 2007, Mo’Nique had a guest-starring role on the hit television series Ugly Betty as L’Amanda, Mode’s weekend security guard.

        Mo’Nique starred in The Mo’Nique Show, her own late-night talk show. Taped in Atlanta, the show premiered October 5, 2009, on BET.[9]

        Film and video career[edit]

        Mo’Nique has had a number of supporting roles in film. She appeared in the 2008 comedy film, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins with Martin Lawrence. She has had roles in Beerfest, 3 Strikes, Two Can Play That Game, Half Past Dead, and Garfield: The Movie, in which she voiced a CGI character but her role was cut from the movie. She also appeared in Soul Plane.

        In 2005, Mo’Nique played a significant role in the Tony Scott bounty hunter thriller Domino, co-starring Keira Knightley and Mickey Rourke. In 2006, Mo’Nique was cast as the lead in Phat Girlz, a comedy about an aspiring plus size fashion designer struggling to find love and acceptance. The film was met with lukewarm response from critics and fans. It did earn back its $3 million production cost in its first weekend of release.[10]

        She was featured in soul singer Anthony Hamilton‘s video “Sista Big Bones“, the second single from his Ain’t Nobody Worryin’ album. She plays the role of a beautiful plus sized woman whom Anthony secretly admires because she has always loved herself.

        Mo’Nique hosted the 2003 and 2004 BET Awards and appeared as the host again for the 2007 BET Awards. She received positive responses in July 2004 with her opening performance of Beyoncé‘s single “Crazy in Love“; as well as in 2007 by performing her “Déjà Vu“.

        Mo’Nique claimed on the January 28, 2008, Oprah Winfrey Show that Martin Lawrence gave her invaluable advice about show business: “He pulled me to the side and he said, ‘Listen, don’t ever let them tell you what you can’t have.’ Since that day, I’ve made some of the best deals I’ve ever made in my career because it keeps ringing in my head. … It will stay with me forever.”[11]

        In 2009, Mo’Nique appeared in the film Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, portraying an inner-city teenager’s abusive mother. She won the Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize for her critically acclaimed performance in the film. The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) awarded Mo’Nique with the Best Supporting Actress Award in December 2009. They also announced that Mo’Nique received the AAFCA’s first ever unanimous vote in an acting category. Moreover, she received “Best Supporting Actress” awards from the Stockholm International Film Festival, the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, the Boston Society of Film Critics, the New York Film Critics Online, the New York Film Critics Circle, the Southeastern Film Critics Association, the San Francisco Film Critics Circle, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, the Las Vegas Film Critics Society, the Utah Film Critics Association, the Detroit Film Critics Society, the Indiana Film Critics Association, theOnline Film Critics Society, the National Society of Film Critics Awards, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Critics Choice Awards. Time magazine ranked Mo’Nique’s outstanding performance as the “Best Female Performance of 2009,” beating performances by Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Carey Mulligan, Julianne Moore and Marion Cotillard. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, beating Penélope Cruz, Vera Farmiga, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Anna Kendrick along with a Golden Globe Award, beating Penélope Cruz, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick and Julianne Moore, a Screen Actors Guild Award, Independent Spirit Award, and the BAFTA Award.[12][13][14][15]

        In November 2009, Mo’Nique said, “I own the rights to Hattie McDaniel‘s life story, and I can’t wait to tell that story, because that woman was absolutely amazing. She had to stand up to the adversity of black and white [society] at a time when we really weren’t accepted. Mr. Lee Daniels is going to direct it, of course, and I’m going to be Miss Hattie McDaniel. I really hope I can do that woman justice.”[16]

        In 2014, Mo’Nique stars in Patrik-Ian Polk‘s drama film Blackbird as Claire Rousseau.

        Theater[edit]

        Mo’Nique’s first play was Eve Ensler‘s Obie Award-winning production of The Vagina Monologues, in March 2002. Mo’Nique, along with Ella Joyce (Roc); Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Steve Harvey Show and The Game) and Vanessa Bell Calloway (What’s Love Got to Do with It), were the first all black celebrity cast to perform The Vagina Monologues. Executive produced by YYP & Associates, LLC, the show was Executive Produced and Directed by noted theater producer/director, Yetta Young, and Co-Produced by Kellie R. Griffin, Lisa D. Washington and Anita M. Cal.

        Books and radio[edit]

        Mo’Nique is the author of the best-selling book Skinny Women Are Evil: Notes of a Bigg Girl in a Small-Minded World. She also released a 2006 cookbook called Skinny Cooks Can’t Be Trusted.

        Mo’nique was part of the Washington, DC, WHUR radio show with George Wilborn.

        In 2006 she occasionally filled in for afternoon personality Michael Baisden when his contract with ABC Radio was in the process of getting renewed.[17]

        In 2008, Radio One inked a deal for her to get her own radio show, Mo’Nique In the Afternoon (or The Mo’Nique Show) which premiered on several Radio One-owned Urban Adult Contemporary-formatted R&B/soul radio stations in July 2008. It mainly aired on those stations that had a local lineup as some Radio One stations did not carry it due to their contracts with Michael Baisden. The show lasted until March 18, 2009, when Mo’Nique decided to leave to “further her career in television, film, and comedy.”[18]

        Personal life[edit]

        Mo’Nique and husband Sidney Hicks attending the 82nd Academy Awards.

        Mo’Nique was briefly engaged to accountant Kenny Mung.[19]

        From 1997-2001 she was married to Mark Jackson and was credited as Monique Imes-Jackson. They have a son named Shn Jackson.

        Mo’Nique gave birth to twin sons Jonathan and David [20] in October 2005, which was 2 months early. In 2006 she married their father, Sidney Hicks. In a New York Times profile, she mentions that she and Hicks have an open marriage:

        “ We have an agreement that we’ll always be honest, and if sex happens with another person, that’s not a deal breaker for us, that’s not something where we’ll have to say, ‘Oh God, we’ve got to go to divorce court because you cheated on me.’ Because we don’t cheat.[21] ”

        She repeated this view later on the January 28, 2008 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. She told Oprah that in her prior marriages, she was constantly searching for “that extra oomph”.[22] Mo’Nique explained, “When I said I had an open marriage, people automatically jumped to sex. They automatically went there. But I’ve been best friends with my husband since we were 14 years old. When we say open, we’re very honest. There are no secrets. Oftentimes you have people that are married, but they’re strangers, and we refuse to be those people”.[23] She concluded, “I’ve had to sneak and I’ve had to lie, and I don’t want to do that any more. But my husband is so awesome and so fine and so—oh, girl….No other man can compare”.[23]

        Filmography[edit]

        Film[edit]

        Year Title Role Notes
        2000 3 Strikes Dahlia
        2001 Baby Boy Patrice
        Two Can Play That Game Diedre Nominated — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
        2002 Half Past Dead Twitch’s Girl
        2004 Soul Plane Jamiqua Nominated — BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Box Office Movie
        Hair Show Peaches Nominated — BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Theatrical Film
        Garfield: The Movie Rat Role deleted in final cut of the film
        2005 Shadowboxer Precious
        Domino Lateesha Rodriquez
        2006 Farce of the Penguins Vicky Voice
        Irish Jam Psycho
        Phat Girlz Jazmin Biltmore
        Beerfest Cherry
        2008 Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Betty
        2009 Steppin: The Movie Aunt Carla
        Precious Mary Lee Johnston Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
        African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Bravest Performance Award
        Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Unforgettable Moment
        BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
        BET Award for Best Actress
        Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble
        Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Ensemble Cast
        Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
        Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female
        Indiana Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        International Online Film Critics’ Poll Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Iowa Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year
        Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
        National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
        New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
        New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
        Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
        Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Stockholm Film Festival Award for Best Actress
        Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize for Acting
        Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Village Voice Film Poll – Best Supporting Actress
        Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Nominated — Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Ensemble Cast
        Nominated — Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
        Nominated — Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble
        Nominated — Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Nominated — International Cinephile Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Nominated — San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
        Nominated — St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Favorite Scene
        Nominated — Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
        Nominated — Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble
        Nominated — Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
        2014 Blackbird Claire Rousseau
        About Barbara
        2016 A Meyers Christmas Filming

        Television[edit]

        Title Year Role Notes
        Moesha 1999–2000 Nicole “Nikki” Parker Season 4, Episode 18 “It Takes Two”
        Season 4, Episode 22 “I Studied Twelve Years for This?”
        Season 6, Episode 8 “The Candidate“
        The Hughleys 2001 Nicole “Nikki” Parker Season 3, Episode 15 “Forty Acres and a Fool“
        The Proud Family 2002 Boonnetta Voice;
        Season 2, Episode 5 “Behind the Family Lines“
        Good Fences 2003 Ruth Crisp Television film
        Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress on TelevisionNominated — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
        The Bernie Mac Show 2004 Lynette Season 3, Episode 16 “Who’s That Lady“
        The Parkers 1999–2004 Nicole “Nikki” Parker Lead role;
        110 episodes
        NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005)
        Nominated — NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series (2003)
        Nominated — BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
        Rugrats 2006 Aunt Moo Direct-to-DVD episode “Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks and a Beanstalk”
        Nip/Tuck Evetta Washington Season 4, Episode 8 “Conor McNamara“
        Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School 2007 Host/Herself 11 episodes
        The Game Plus Size Actress Season 2, Episode 1 “Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Redux“
        The Boondocks Jamiqua Voice;
        Season 2, Episode 1 “…Or Die Trying“
        Ugly Betty L’Amanda Season 2, Episode 8 “I See Me, I.C.U.“
        The Mo’Nique Show 2009–2011 Host/Herself 2 seasons – 251 episodes
        Love & Hip Hop 2014 Host/Herself Season 4 Reunion Special – 2 episodes
        Bessie 2015 Ma Rainey Television film
        Pending – Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
        Nominated — Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
        Nominated — Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries
        Nominated — Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Ensemble in a TV Moviee or Miniseries
        Nominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie

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          11 DEC 1980 ARYA_JAMSHAD CEETHIRAKATH BORN

          11 DEC 1980 ARYA_JAMSHAD CEETHIRAKATH BORN

          Arya (actor)

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          Arya
          Arya at the press meet of SIIMA Awards in Dubai (cropped).jpg

          Arya at the press meet of SIIMA Awards in Dubai
          Born Jamshad Ceethirakath
          Trikaripur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
          Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
          Occupation Actor, Producer
          Years active 2005–present
          Relatives Sathya (Brother)

          Jamshad Cethirakath, known by his stage name Arya, is an Indian film actor and producer, who mainly appears in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough portraying rogue characters in Vishnuvardhan‘s Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005) and Pattiyal (2006). He later won critical acclaim for playing an Aghori in Bala‘s Naan Kadavul (2009). Arya gained further commercial success with the release of the period drama Madrasapattinam(2010), the comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), and family action film Vettai (2012).[1][2][3] Arya has won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South and received two nominations each for Filmfare Awards and Vijay Awards. In 2011, he was awarded the Kalaimamani by the Tamil Nadu government.[4]

          He also produces the films under his production company The Show People and is a partner in production company August Cinema.

          Personal life[edit]

          Arya was born in Trikaripur, Kerala to a Malayali family. His younger brother Sathya, has also appeared in Tamil films. He did his schooling in SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Chennai and then graduated with an engineering degree from Crescent Engineering College in Vandalur, Chennai, shifted and settled in Chennai.His father is a restaurateur and football champion.[5]

          Arya has participated in the Vätternrundan Motala cycle race and won a medal.[6]

          Film career[edit]

          2005–2007[edit]

          While working as an assistant software engineer, Arya was approached by the cinematographer Jeeva to audition for his Ullam Ketkumae in 2003. The pair had lived in the same neighbourhood. Arya signed on for the project and was given the stage name by Jeeva.[7] The film was delayed.[8] Hence, Arya’s first appearance was as Kutty, in Vishnuvardhan‘s Arinthum Ariyamalum, with the film becoming a commercial success and being termed a “super hit”.[9][10] The film featured Arya as the adopted rogue son of a gangster, and his portrayal won him acclaim leading to a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for 2005.[11] Critics reported that Arya in a supporting role “walks away with all the applause” and “has everything in him to make the big league”.[12] In an interview several years later, Arya also stated, “If people know Arya, it is because of the “Thee pidika” track”, a song from the film’s soundtrack, creditting and expressing gratitude to its composer Yuvan Shankar Raja.[7] His next release, the delayed Ullam Ketkumae, portraying Arya as a college cricketer, also carried good reviews and was a successful venture at the box office.[13] His third release in 2005, was the campus romance story, Oru Kalluriyin Kathai opposite Sonia Agarwal, took a strong opening[14] but failed to find commercial acceptance. However after also gaining favourable reviews for his performance, Arya was labelled as the new “pin-up” of Tamil cinema at the time and attracted offers for films.[15]

          His next, Igor’s thriller Kalabha Kadhalan, where he played an engineer pursued romantically by an aggressive sister-in-law, won favourable reviews from critics but failed commercially.[16][17] Arya collaborated with Vishnuvardhan again in the successful gangster flick, Pattiyal, where Bharath also played another leading role. The film, was shot across the slums of Chennai and told the story of two ruthless underworld hitmen, with Pooja and Padmapriya also playing major roles. Upon release, the film gained positive reports and the lead pair’s performances were praised with a critic claiming that scenes between Arya and Bharath were “touching” while Arya’s use of facial expressions and body language “fits exactly for the kind of role he plays”.[18] The film consequently became a big box office success and placed Arya as a leading actor in Tamil cinema.[19] Arya subsequently appeared in the action film Vattaram as Burma, but the film’s release coincided with bigger budgeted releases and the film was crowded out from box office success, despite gaining favourable reviews.[20] In 2007, Arya played a guest appearance in Cheran‘s Maya Kannadi as himself before his long-delayed Oram Po, previously known as Auto, released in late 2007. Prior to release the film gained cult status for its innovative trailer, with Arya playing a Chennai-based auto driver who competes in races at nights, while Pooja was his pair again. The film directed by duo Pushkar-Gayathri opened to very positive reviews, with most critics claiming that the film was a “riot” and “entertaining”, praising characterisations. Critics from the Hindu labelled Arya as “terrific as the cocky yet lovable Chandru” saying that his “good physique should cement his ‘heartthrob’ status”.[21][22]

          2009–present[edit]

          Arya’s next release was in 2009, with Bala‘s long delayed drama film on Aghoris, Naan Kadavul. The film was initially launched with Ajith Kumar in early 2005, but after he dropped out Arya signed on in mid 2006.[23] The three previous films made by Bala were known notoriously for their dark themes, their rogue leads and their long delays in production but also that his two previous protagonists Vikram and Suriya had risen from obscurity to stardom after featuring in his films. As per, the film took three years to complete with Arya growing a full length beard for the production thus making him unable to sign other projects, while he often cited the intense pressure and the hardships of the shoot.[24] Arya appeared as an Aghori in the film situated in Kasi but is forced to relocate toTamil Nadu, where he duly encounters an underworld which gains collections through the torture of the handicapped, with Pooja, yet again playing a significant role. The film opened to positive reviews with unanimous praise on Arya’s portrayal of Rudran, with a critic from Sify citing “Arya pumps life and blood and gets under the skin of Rudran, making his animal like character so convincing” while adding that “he has delivered a performance that is hard to forget even days after you’ve watched the film”.[25] Though he was highly expected to win several awards for the portrayal, he failed but garnered two nominations from notable award committees.[26] After a guest role in Rajesh‘s Siva Manasula Sakthi, he then collaborated with Vishnuvardhan for the third time in his romantic-thriller,Sarvam, an anthology film also featuring Trisha Krishnan, J. D. Chakravarthy, Rohan Shiva and Indrajith. Arya played a carefree young architect who falls in love and pursues Trisha, before another thread in the film interlocks with his portions and changes his situation. The film however only went to gain average reviews from critics,[27][28] and eventually became a surprise failure at the box office.[29]

          Arya with Sameera Reddy at CCL 2012

          2010 became a career-defining year for Arya, with the widespread success of his films establishing him as a leading actor in South Indian films.[30] His first release was his debut in Telugu films, where he played the antagonist in Varudu co-starring Allu Arjun. Despite opening to positive reviews, the film failed to match expectations at the box office, although Arya’s performance was praised by critics, claiming that “powerful, menacing, quiet yet indomitably spirited” in his role while another reviewer claimed he outshone Allu Arjun.[31][32] His next venture was the period film Madrasapattinam depicting a love story from the 1940s, co-starring newcomer Amy Jackson and directed by A. L. Vijay. The big budget film progressed with its schedules with little publicity for a year, with Arya portraying the role of Ilamparithi, a dhobi situated in a community ofWashermanpet who falls in love with the daughter of a governor. The film gained mostly positive reviews from critics and became successful at the box office, although most reviewers agreed his performance was outshone by Jackson’s.[33] While a critic cited that Arya “looks stone-faced no matter what the situation”, another cited the performance was “awe-inspiring”.[34] He then appeared in Rajesh’s comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran, which Arya’s production house, The Show People, also co-produced. The film portrayed Arya as a spoiled, carefree Kumbakonam youth and his comic timing in the film alongside Nayantara and Santhanamreceived positive responses from critics.[35][36] Furthermore the film went on to become his first blockbuster, running for over hundred days in multiplexes.[37] His final release in 2010 was in a dual role in the romantic travelogue film, Chikku Bukku by Manikandan, featuring Shriya Saran and Preetika. The film, shot extensively in London and Karaikudi, received a mixed response and fared averagely at the box office, with Arya’s performance being described by critics as from “watchable and dependable” to “morose and silent”.[38][39]

          Arya with Shriya Saran and Rana at SIIMA 2013

          In 2010 Arya made a speech at an awards function in Dubai, organised by a Malayalam television channel. The Film Employees Federation of South India (FESFI) president V. C. Guhanathan, without directely referring to Arya by name, accused him of having “belittled the Tamil film industry“.[40] The South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA), however, supported Arya, condemning Guhanathan “for making irresponsible and false statements”[41][42] about an actor who “strives for the welfare of Tamil film industry.”[40] Arya eventually clarified in a letter,[43] that he had “never made derogatory statements about the Tamil film industry”,[44] which was his “bread and butter”,[45] further quoting: “I can never forget such a support extended by my fans. If I had hurt anyone’s feelings, I am really sorry about that.”[46]

          Arya’s first release in 2011 was an extended cameo appearance in Santhosh Sivan‘s Malayalam historical-fantasy film Urumi, where he played two characters. The film which also featured Prithviraj, Genelia D’Souza and Nithya Menen, won positive reviews with reviewers from Sify.com labelling it a “miniature masterpiece of moods”.[47] In March 2011, he was signed by director Mani Ratnam to essay the role ofArulmozhi Varman in his epic film Ponniyin Selvan, based on the same-titled novel by writer Kalki Krishnamurthy,[48] which however did not materialize.[49] Arya then appeared in his second film with Bala in Avan Ivan, where he portrayed the lead role of Kumbedran Sami alongside Vishal. The film opened to mixed reviews but the performance of the lead actors won acclaim with the critic from The Hindu citing that “Arya is a perfect foil for Vishal — his brash demeanour and genuine affection for his stepbrother come out well in many of the scenes” and that “he deserves appreciation for taking up a role that isn’t as heroic as Vishal’s and presenting it convincingly”.[50] Arya next appeared in Linguswamy‘s Vettai, an action entertainer featuring an ensemble cast of Madhavan, Amala Paul and Sameera Reddy. The film opened to positive reviews in January 2012 and went on to become a commercial success, with critics praising Arya’s performance in the film as a rogue youngster who defends his timid police officer brother.[51][52] He went on to appear in the promotional song for Kazhugu alongside several other actors and then played a cameo role in the climax of Rajesh‘s Oru Kal Oru Kannadi of a village chieftain.

          In 2013 was seen in four Tamil films. He first appeared alongside Santhanam and Premji Amaren in R. Kannan‘s comedy film Settai, a remake of the 2011 Hindi film Delhi Belly. The film opened to mixed reviews and average collections, with a critic noting Arya looks “wooden, tired and disinterested”.[53] He had three more releases in the latter half of the year, Atlee’s romantic comedy Raja Rani that had him acting amongst an ensemble cast of Nayantara, Jai and Nazriya Nazim, Vishnuvardhan‘s action thriller Arrambam which featured him alongside Ajith Kumar and Nayantara and Selvaraghavan‘s magnum opus fantasy film Irandam Ulagam with Anushka Shetty. He had worked out to build a huge frame and six-pack abs to fit the muscular lead role in Irandam Ulagam.[54] Raja Rani andArrambam were highly successful at box office.[55][56]

          He has signed up UTV Motion Pictures‘ Purampokku to be directed by S. P. Jananathan[57] and the thriller Meagamann to be directed by Magizh Thirumeni.[58] He will also be working with Rajesh in a romantic comedy which will be produced by his home production house The Show People.[59] Apart from these, he also has three forthcoming films which will feature him in guest appearances, Madha Gaja Raja,[60] Parimala Thiraiyarangam[61] and Kadhal 2 Kalyanam, which features his brother, Sathya in the lead role.[62] In September 2014, he was named as the replacement for Fahadh Faasil in Lijo Jose Pellissery‘s Double Barrel .[63]

          In Aug 2015 Arya’s 25th film Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga directed by Boss Engira Bhaskaran fame Rajesh produced by this home banner The Show People got released and met with positive response at the box office. Many online portals reviewed it as an romantic comedy entertainer like rajesh’s previous films.[64]

          Other work[edit]

          In 2010, Arya ventured into film production in order to promote new talents and help funding small budget films. He established the banner “The Show People” and first produced the comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran he himself starred in, following which he produced Sukanth’s Padithurai, which remains unreleased.[7] He also ventured into film distribution in 2013, as he bought the FMS (Singapore and Malaysia) theatrical rights of his own film Irandaam Ulagam.[65]

          Arya is the ambassador of television and print marketing campaigns of Otto, the flagship brand of Pothys Clothing.[66]

          Filmography[edit]

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          As actor[edit]

          Year Film Role Language Notes
          2005 Arinthum Ariyamalum Kutty Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South[67]
          2005 Ullam Ketkumae Emaan Tamil
          2005 Oru Kalluriyin Kadhai Satya Tamil
          2006 Kalabha Kadhalan Akhilan Tamil
          2006 Pattiyal Kosi Tamil
          2006 Vattaram Burma Tamil
          2007 Maya Kannadi Himself Tamil Cameo appearance
          2007 Oram Po Chandru Tamil
          2009 Naan Kadavul Rudran Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil[68]
          Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Actor[69]
          2009 Siva Manasula Sakthi Arun Tamil Cameo appearance[70]
          2009 Sarvam Karthik Tamil
          2010 Varudu Diwakar Telugu
          2010 Madrasapattinam Ilamparidhi Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil[71]
          Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Actor[72]
          2010 Kaadhal Solla Vandhen Doctor Tamil Cameo appearance[73]
          2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Bhaskaran (Boss) Tamil
          2010 Va Chandru Tamil Cameo appearance[74]
          2010 Chikku Bukku Arjun Sekhar,
          Sekhar          		 Tamil
          2011 Urumi Chirakkal Kothuwal,
          Thangachan          		 Malayalam
          2011 Avan Ivan Kumbuduren Sami Tamil
          2012 Vettai Gurumoorthy Tamil
          2012 Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Rajini Murugan Tamil Cameo appearance[75]
          2013 Settai Jayakanthan (JK Boss) Tamil
          2013 Raja Rani John Tamil
          2013 Arrambam Arjun Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamill
          2013 Irandaam Ulagam Madhu Balakrishnan,
          Maruvan          		 Tamil
          2014 Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam Himself Tamil Cameo appearance
          2014 Jeeva Camera-man Tamil Cameo appearance
          2014 Meaghamann Siva Tamil
          2015 Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai Balu Tamil
          2015 Romeo Juliet Himself Tamil Cameo appearance
          2015 Indru Netru Naalai Himself Tamil Cameo appearance
          2015 Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Saravanan Tamil
          2015 Double Barrel Majnu Malayalam
          2015 Yatchan Chinna Tamil
          2015 Trisha Illana Nayanthara Harish Tamil Cameo appearance
          2015 Size Zero Abhi Telugu
          2015 Inji Iduppazhagi Tamil
          – Arjun, Divya Matrum Karthik Films that have not yet been released Arjun Tamil Filming[76]

          As a producer[edit]

          Arya started a production company called The Show People which has produced a number of films.

          Year Film Director Cast
          2014 Amara Kaaviyam Jeeva Shankar Sathya, Mia George
          2014 Jeeva Suseenthiran Vishnu, Sri Divya
          2015 Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga M. Rajesh Arya, Tamannaah

          As a distributor[edit]

          Year Film Director Cast
          2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran M. Rajesh Arya, Nayanthara
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            11 DEC 1969 DAYANAND SHETTY

            11 DEC 1969 DAYANAND SHETTY

            Dayanand Shetty

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            Born 11 December 1969 (age 45)
            Katapadi, Udupi Karnataka,India
            Occupation Model
            Actor
            Writer
            Businessman
            Years active 1997–present
            Known for Senior Inspector Daya in the program C.I.D.
            Notable work CID
            Height 6’2″
            Spouse(s) Smitha Shetty
            Children 1

            Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty (Tulu:ದಯಾನಂದ್ ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ) (born 11 December 1969), also known as Daya Shetty, is an Indian model, film and television actor. He plays the role of Senior Inspector Daya in the Indian television series C.I.D. (since 1998).[1][2]

            Career[edit]

            He is basically a sportsman-turned-actor due to leg injury. He was a shot put and discus thrower, which won him many prizes in these sports. He was the champion of discus throw from Maharashtra in 1994. He has acted in many commercials, and has even won awards as a theatre artist. He won the Best Actor award for his role in the Tulu language play “Secret”.

            He then auditioned for the role of CID officer in 1998 and was the one who got selected.[3] He is known for his role of Senior Inspector Daya in CID. He along with actors Shivaji Satam and Aditya Srivastava are the main leads of the show.He has also written for some of the episodes of C.I.D.

            In C.I.D Senior inspector Daya is known for his immense strength, whose name is enough to make the toughest of criminals to breakdown. One of the most famous dialogs in C.I.D is ACP Pradyuman asking him “Daya darwaaza tod do” (meaning “Daya, break the door”) . This dialogue become so much popular that it is even used in the film Singham Returns which is one of most appreciated scene of the film. In C.I.D senior inspector Daya is also critical in finding the clues to solve the case. Although tough in appearance, he is also soft-mannered and sympathetic in nature who is always the first one to support team members and others when they needs it the most.

            Daya Shetty has acted in TV commercials, plays and films. He also won the best looking guy vote conducted by Indian Television in 2002. He also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4), dance reality show.

            A song was recorded for CID episode (aired on 21 January 2012) which was a lullaby sung by Daya Shetty and his fellow actors Shivaji Satam and Aditya Shrivastava. His talent as a singer has been appreciated in talk shows like “Movers and Shakers” as well.

            The movies he has acted include “Johnny Gaddaar”, “Runway” and “Singham Returns”.

            Daya Shetty has made guest appearances in shows like “Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin” and “Kkusum”. He has acted in Gutur Gu which is a silent comedy show (in both season one and two). He has made appearances as Celebrity Guest in shows including Deal Ya No Deal, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega(season 4), Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, “Aapka Sapna Hamara Apna”.

            He participated in the 2014 Season of Khatron ke Khiladi (TV Series) doing many stunts, but was eventually eliminated.[4][5]

            Daya Shetty and Shivaji Satam appeared as Celebrity Guests in the TV show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs(in the Independence Day Special episode of 2011). Daya Shetty, Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava and Narendra Gupta also appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati 2014.[6] He has won the best supporting actor award (for the role of Senior Inspector Daya in CID) in the Gold Awards 2012.[7]

            Personal life[edit]

            Dayanand Shetty was born on 11 December 1969,in a Tulu speaking Bunt family in Katapadi village of Udupi district of Karnataka State in India to Chandra Prakash Shetty and Uma Shetty.He has two sisters (Naina and Sandhya). He did his B.com from Rizvi College, Bandra. He married Smitha Shetty and they have one daughter.[8]

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              11 DEC 1985 SARA LOREN_MONA LIZZA HUSSAIN BORN

              11 DEC 1985 SARA LOREN_MONA LIZZA HUSSAIN BORN

              Sara Loren

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              Sara Loren
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              Born Mona Lizza Hussain
              Nationality Pakistani
              Occupation Actress, model
              Years active 2007 – present

              Sara Loren (Urdu: ساره لورين‎; born as Mona Lizza Hussain), is a Pakistani actress and model.[1]

              Career[edit]

              Loren made her film debut in the 2010 Pooja Bhatt‘s romantic thriller film Kajraare opposite Himesh Reshammiya and later played seductress Nisha in the 2013 film Murder 3.

              Loren at Launch of Manish Arora‘s store.

              The following year she starred in Yasir Nawaz‘s Anjuman for which she won the Tarang Housefull Awards—Best Actress in a Leading Role.[2]

              Loren made her acting debut in 2003 with the serial Rabia Zinda Rahegi. She has also appeared in Mahnoor, Meharun Nisa, Makan, Mehar Bano aur Shah Bano, Sandal, Riyasat, Help of a Ghost, Dupatta, Umrao jan-e-adaa and was nominated for Best Drama Actress for her performance in Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali at 2nd Pakistan Media Awards.[3]

              Loren acted in the stage performances of Anarkali, Shahyad Issi Ka Naam Mohabbat Hai Sheiftaa, in Karachi and Delhi.[citation needed]

              Loren made her screen debut with the 2010 Pooja Bhatt‘s Bollywood film Kajraare. The following year, she had a cameo appearance in song “Love Mein Ghum” in Reema Khan‘s Love Mein Ghum.

              She played the role of seductress Nisha in the 2013 film Murder 3 .[4] The following year, she made her Lollywood debut in Yasir Nawaz‘s Anjuman. In 2014, She did an item number “Saiyaan” in Syed Faisal Bukhari‘sSaltanat.

              As of 2014, Loren has several projects in development. She has completed work on Shadaab Mirza’s Barkhaa, where she plays a small town girl turned bar dancer.[5] She has also completed filming for Anil Balani’s Ishq Click. [6] She is currently filming for Prakash Jha‘s Fraud Saiyyan .[7]

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              Loren with Randeep Hooda andAditi Rao Hydari at the promotional event of Murder 3.

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              Year Title Role Language Notes
              2010 Kajraare Nargis Hindi
              2011 Love Mein Ghum Herself Urdu Special appearance in song Love Mein Ghum
              2013 Murder 3 Nisha Hindi
              2013 Anjuman Anjuman Urdu
              2014 Sultanat Herself Urdu Special appearance in item song Saiyaan[8]
              2015 Barkhaa Barkhaa Hindi [9]
              Ishq ClickFilms that have not yet been released Sophie Dias Hindi Filming[10]
              GidhFilms that have not yet been released TBA Urdu Delayed[11][12]

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                11 DEC 1922 DILIP KUMAR_MUHAMMED YUSUF KHAN BORN

                11 DEC 1922 DILIP KUMAR_MUHAMMED YUSUF KHAN BORN

                Dilip Kumar

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                Dilip Kumar
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                Born Muhammad Yusuf Khan
                11 December 1922 (age 93)
                Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India
                (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)
                Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
                Nationality Indian
                Ethnicity Hindko-speaking Awan[1]
                Occupation Film actor
                Producer
                Years active 1944–1998
                Spouse(s) Saira Banu (1966–present)
                Asma (1979–1982)
                Awards Padma Vibhushan 2015[2]
                Padma Bhushan 1991
                Signature
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                Dilip Kumar (born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on 11 December 1922) is an Indian film actor also known as Tragedy King,[3] and described as “the ultimate method actor” by Satyajit Ray.[4] He debuted as an actor in the film Jwar Bhata in 1944 produced by Bombay Talkies. His career has spanned over six decades and with over 60 films. He starred in films of a variety of genres such as the romantic Andaz (1949), the swashbuckling Aan(1952), the dramatic Devdas (1955), the comical Azaad (1955), the historical Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and the social Ganga Jamuna (1961).

                Dilip Kumar has acted with actress Vyjayanthimala the most, where they both had acted seven films together including the former’s home production Gunga Jamuna resulting in great on-screen chemistry and an alleged affair between them.

                In 1976, Dilip Kumar took a five-year break from film performances and returned with a character role in the film Kranti (1981) and continued his career playing leading roles in films such as Shakti (1982), Karma (1986) and Saudagar (1991). His last film was Qila (1998). .[5][6]

                He is the first recipient of Filmfare Best Actor Award (1954) and still holds the record for the most number of Filmfare awards won for that category with eight wins.[7] Critics acclaimed him among one of the greatest actors in the history of Hindi cinema.[8][9][10]

                The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan award in 1991,[11] the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan[12] in 2015 for his contributions towards Indian cinema and nominated him to Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian parliament for a term.

                The Government of Pakistan honoured him with its highest civilian honour Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 1997.

                Early life[edit]

                Dilip Kumar was born Yusuf Khan into a Hindko-speaking Awan[1][13] family of 12 children on 11 December 1922 at his house in the Qissa Khawani Bazaar area of Peshawar, in what is now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. His father, Lala Ghulam Sarwar, was a landlord and fruit merchant who owned orchards in Peshawar and Deolali (in Maharashtra, India). Dilip Kumar did schooling from prestigious Barnes School, Deolali, near Nasik.[14] In the late 1930s, his family of 12 members relocated to Mumbai.

                Around 1940, while still in his teens and after an altercation with his father, Dilip Kumar left home for Pune. With the help of an Iranian cafe owner, and an elderly Anglo-Indian couple, Kumar met a canteen contractor Taj Mohammad Shah, an acquaintance of his father from Peshawar days. Without letting on his family antecedents, he got the job on the merit of his knowledge of good written and spoken English. He managed to set up a sandwich stall at the army club and when the contract ended he headed home to Bombay having saved Rs. 5000.[15] In 1942, anxious to start some venture to help out his father with household finances, he met Dr. Masani at Churchgate Station, who asked him to accompany him to Bombay Talkies, in Malad. Here he met actress Devika Rani, owner of Bombay Talkies, who asked him to sign up with the company on a pay of Rs. 1250 per month.[16] Here he met actor Ashok Kumar who was to influence his acting style telling him to act “natural”. He also met Sashadhar Mukherjee, and both these people became very close to Kumar over the years. Initially, Kumar helped out in the story-writing and scripting department because of his proficiency in Urdu language. Devika Rani requested he change his name from Yousuf to Dilip Kumar, and later cast him in a lead role for the film Jwar Bhata (1944), which marked Dilip Kumar’s entry into the Hindi film industry.[16]

                Career[edit]

                1940s[edit]

                Dilip Kumar’s first film, Jwar Bhata (1944) went unnoticed, it was Jugnu (1947) in which he starred alongside Noor Jehan that became his first major hit at the box office. His next major hit was the 1948 film Shaheed. He got his breakthrough role with Mehboob Khan‘s Andaz (1949) in which he starred alongside Raj Kapoor and Nargis in a love triangle story. Shabnam also released that year was also a hit.

                1950s[edit]

                He went on to have success in the 1950s with playing leading roles in romantic films like Jogan (1950), Tarana (1951) Hulchul (1951) Deedar (1951), Daag (1952), Devdas (1955), Yahudi (1958) and Madhumati (1958). He also played an anti-hero in Mehboob Khan’s Amar (1954). These films established his screen image as the “Tragedy King”. He also starred in many social drama films like Footpath (1953), Naya Daur (1957), Musafir (1957) and Paigham (1959). He was the first actor to win the Filmfare Best Actor Award for Daag and went onto win it a further seven times in his career.[17] He formed popular on-screen pairings with many of the top actresses at the time including Madhubala, Vyjayanthimala, Nargis, Nimmi, Meena Kumari, and Kamini Kaushal. In an attempt to shed his “tragedy king” image, Dilip Kumar took up his psychiatrist’s suggestion that he take on lighthearted roles. In Mehboob Khan’s blockbuster musical Aan (1952) he played a swashbuckling peasant in what marked his first film in technicolor. He had further success with lighter roles as a thief in Azaad (1955) and a royal prince in Kohinoor (1960)[17] In 1960 he portrayed Prince Salim in K. Asif‘s big-budget epic historical film Mughal-e-Azam which as of 2008 was the second highest grossing film in Hindi film history.[18]The film told the story of Prince Salim who revolts against his father Akbar (played by Prithviraj Kapoor) and falls in love with a courtesan (played by Madhubala). The film was mostly shot in black and white, only some scenes in the latter half of the film in colour. 44 years after its original release, it was fully colourized and re-released in 2004.

                1960s[edit]

                In 1961 he produced and starred in Ganga Jamuna in which he starred opposite his frequent leading lady, Vyjayanthimala and his brother Nasir Khan, this was the only film he produced. In 1962 British director David Lean offered him the role of “Sherif Ali” in his filmLawrence of Arabia (1962), but Dilip Kumar declined to perform in the movie.[19] The role eventually went to Omar Sharif, the Egyptian actor. Dilip Kumar comments in his much later released autobiography, “he thought Omar Sharif had played the role far better than he himself could have”.[20] His next film Leader (1964) was a below average grosser at the box office.[21] He was the co-director alongside Abdul Rashid Kardar of his next release Dil Diya Dard Liya in 1966 but was uncredited as director. In 1967 Kumar played a dual role of twins separated at birth in the hit film Ram Aur Shyam. In 1968 he starred alongside Manoj Kumar and Waheeda Rehman in Aadmi.

                1970s[edit]

                His career slumped in the 1970s with films like Dastaan (1972) and Bairaag (1976), the latter in which he played triple roles failing at the box office. He starred alongside his real-life wife Saira Banu in Gopi (1970), Bengali film Sagina Mahato (1970) and Bairaag(1976) but all three failed to do well at the box office.[22][23] He took a five-year hiatus from films from 1976 to 1981.[24]

                1980s[edit]

                In 1981, he returned to films with the multi-starrer Kranti which was the biggest hit of the year. Appearing alongside an ensemble cast including Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini and Shatrughan Sinha, he played the title role as a revolutionary fighting for India’s independence from British rule.[25] He then formed a successful collaboration with Subhash Ghai starting with Vidhaata (1982) in which he starred alongside Sanjay Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar and Shammi Kapoor. Later that year he starred alongside the reigning superstar of the time Amitabh Bachchan in Ramesh Sippy‘s Shakti for which he won yet another Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In 1984 he starred in Yash Chopra‘s Mashaal and Ramesh Talwar’s Duniya opposite Anil Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor respectively.

                His second collaboration with Subhash Ghai came with the 1986 action film Karma. In this film, Kumar played a jailor who hires three men (played by Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor) to help him avenge his family’s death by escaped terrorist Doctor Dang (played by Anupam Kher). This was also the first film which paired him opposite veteran actress Nutan.[25]

                1990s[edit]

                In 1991, he starred alongside fellow veteran actor Raaj Kumar in Saudagar, his third and last film with Subhash Ghai. This was his second film with Raaj Kumar after 1959’s Paigham. Saudagar was Kumar’s last box office success and also his last film for several years.[26] In 1993 he won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. He was attached to make his directorial debut with a film titled Kalinga but the film was eventually shelved.[27]

                In 1998 he made his last film appearance in Qila, where he played dual roles as an evil landowner who is murdered and his twin brother who tries to solve the mystery of his death.

                2000s[edit]

                In 2001 he was set to appear in a film titled Asar — The Impact alongside Ajay Devgan which was shelved.[28] His films Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur were fully colorized and re-released in 2004 and 2008 respectively.

                Other career highlights[edit]

                • Kumar was very choosy, and turned down lead roles in many films which eventually were released to great box office success, including Lawrence of Arabia, Pyaasa and Sangam.[29]
                • Several of his films remain unreleased and unfinished such as Jaanwar, Shikwa and Aag Ka Dariya.[29]

                Public life[edit]

                Kumar with Saira Banu in recent years

                Dilip Kumar was nominated as Indian National Congress Candidate from Maharashtra State as member of Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian parliament for a term 03/04/2000 to 02/04/2006.[30]

                He was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994. In 1998 he was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the highest civilian award conferred by the government of Pakistan. He is the second Indian to receive the award. At the time of the Kargil War, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray demanded Dilip Kumar return his Nishan-e-Imtiaz, citing “that country’s blatant aggression on Indian soil.”[31] Dilip Kumar refused, saying:

                “This award was given to me for the humane activities to which I have dedicated myself. I have worked for the poor, I have worked for many years to bridge the cultural and communal gaps between India and Pakistan. Politics and religion have created these boundaries. I have striven to bring the two people together in whatever way I could. Tell me, what does any of this have to do with the Kargil conflict?”[32]

                Dilip Kumar launched his Twitter account and his first tweet was on his 89th Birthday in 2011.[33][34]

                Personal life[edit]

                Dilip Kumar was first in love with the actress Kamini Kaushal, but they could not marry due to her being married to her deceased sister’s husband.[35] Subsequently, he was also in love with the actress Madhubala but they had to part ways as her family was opposed to their marriage.[36][37] Vyjayanthimala, was Dilip Kumar’s third love; they have denied any rumours of an affair. He married actress Saira Banu, who was 22 years younger than him, in 1966. He married a second time in 1980 to Asma but the marriage ended soon after.[38] Dilip Kumar for first time in his life undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca in 2013 along with his wife Saira Banu.[39]

                Illness[edit]

                Dilip Kumar at a wedding reception in November 2010

                Around 10 September 2011 it surfaced that the health of Dilip Kumar is worsening. Some tweets even mistakenly spread news of his death.[40] Later Saira Banu made a public statement that the actor is in good health and in high spirits. On 15 September 2013, the 90-year-old Dilip Kumar suffered a silent Heart attack and was subsequently admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. On 16 September, a Hospital statement said that his condition was stable and he was put under observation in ICU for 48 hours due to his bypass status and advanced age. He had undergone heart surgery 14 years before.[41] In December 2014, Dilip Kumar was hospitalized for pneumoniaand admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai under ICU.[42]

                Awards and popularity[edit]

                Dilip Kumar is widely considered as one of the greatest actors in the history of Hindi cinema.[8][9][10] He holds the Guinness World Record for winning the maximum number of awards by an Indian actor.[43][44] He has received many awards throughout his career, including 8 Filmfare Best Actor awards and 19 Filmfare nominations.[45] He was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.[46]

                Dilip Kumar was appointed Sheriff of Mumbai (an honorary position) in 1980,[46] the Government of India honoured Kumar with the Padma Bhushan in 1991, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015. The Government of Andhra Pradesh honoured Kumar with NTR National Award in 1997. The Government of Pakistan conferred Kumar with Nishan-e-Imtiaz, the highest civilian award in Pakistan, in 1997. The ruling political party of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra had objected on this award and questioned Kumar’s patriotism. However, in 1999 in consultation with the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Kumar retained the award.[47] He was honored with CNN-IBN Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.[48]

                Filmography[edit]

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                    Dilip Kumar is an Indian film actor also known as Tragedy King, and described as “the ultimate method actor” by Satyajit Ray. He debuted as an actor in the film Jwar Bhata in 1944 produced by Bombay Talkies.Wikipedia
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                    Ae Mere Dil Kahin
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                    Yeh Mera Diwanapan Hai
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                    Do Sitaron Ka Zameen Par
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                    Mujhe Duniyawalo Sharabi Na Samjho
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                    Maang Ke Saath
                    Naya Daur
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                    Khuda Nigehbaan Ho
                    Mughal-E-Azam
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                    Woh Din Kahan Gaye Bata
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                    Ansoo Ki Aag Leke Teri Yaad Aai
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                    Bechain Dil Khoyi Si Nazar
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                    Saathi Haath Badhana
                    Naya Daur
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                    Na Shikwa Hai Koi
                    Amar
                    1954
                    Toote Na Dil Toote Na
                    Andaz
                    1949
                    Suhana Safar
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                    1958
                    Dilruba Maine Tere Pyar Mein
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                    Yeh Desh Hai Veer
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                    Jhoom Jhoom Ke Nacho Aaj
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                    Koi Nahin Mera Is Duniya Main
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                    Apni Azadi Ko Hum
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                  16 SEP 1916 -11 DEC 2004 M.S.SUBBULAKSHMI

                  16 SEP 1916 -11 DEC 2004 M.S.SUBBULAKSHMI

                  M. S. Subbulakshmi

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                  M.S.Subbulakshmi
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                  An EMI record of Subbulakshmi
                  Background information
                  Also known as M.S.
                  Born 16 September 1916
                  Madurai, Madras Presidency, India
                  Origin India
                  Died 11 December 2004 (aged 88)
                  Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
                  Genres Indian classical music
                  Occupation(s) Classical vocalist
                  Years active 1930–2004
                  Labels HMV

                  Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (Tamil: மதுரை சண்முகவடிவு சுப்புலட்சுமி, Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi ? 16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004), also known as M.S., was aCarnatic vocalist. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.[1] She is the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award, often considered Asia’s Nobel Prize,[2] in 1974 with the citation reading “Exacting purists acknowledge Srimati M. S. Subbulakshmi as the leading exponent of classical and semi-classical songs in the carnatic tradition of South India.”[3][4]

                  Biography

                  Early years

                  Subbulakshmi (Kunjamma to her family) was born in Madurai, Madras Presidency, India to veena player Shanmukavadiver Ammal and Subramania Iyer. Her grandmother Akkammal was a violinist.

                  She started learning Carnatic music at an early age and trained in Carnatic music under the tutelage of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and subsequently in Hindustani music under Pandit Narayanrao Vyas.

                  Her mother, from the devadasi community, was a music exponent and a regular stage performer, and Subbulakshmi grew up in an environment very conducive to musical learning. Her musical interests were also shaped by regular interactions with Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer, Mazhavarayanendal Subbarama Bhagavathar and Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar.[5]

                  Subbulakshmi gave her first public performance, at the age of eleven, in the year 1927, in the 100 pillar hall inside the Rockfort Temple, Tiruchirappalli; with Mysore Chowdiah on the violin and Dakshinamurthy Pillai on the mridangam. This was organised by the Tiruchirappalli based Indian National Congress leader F. G. Natesa Iyer.[6]

                  Move to Madras

                  In 1936 Subbulakshmi moved to Madras (now Chennai).[7] She also made her film debut in Sevasadan in 1938.[8] Her debut to the world of cinema was again opposite F. G. Natesa Iyer: who had introduced her as a child prodigy to the world of Carnatic music a decade earlier, in Tiruchirappalli.

                  Musical style and performance

                  M.S. Subbulakshmi (left) with S. Varalakshmi inSevasadhanam (1938)

                  Singing career

                  M.S. Subbulakshmi began her Carnatic classical music training under her mother Shanmugavadivu; and later in Hindustani classical training under Pandit Narayan Rao Vyas. Subbulakshmi first recording was released when she was 10 years old.

                  Subbulakshmi gave her first performance at the prestigious Madras Music Academy in 1929,when she was 13 years old . The performance consisted of singing bhajans (Hindu hymns).[9] The academy was known for its discriminating selection process, and they broke tradition by inviting a young girl as a key performer. Her performance was described as spellbinding and earned her many admirers and the moniker of musical genius from critics. Soon after her debut performances, Subbulakshmi became one of the leading Carnatic vocalists.[7][10]

                  By the age of seventeen, Subbulakshmi was giving concerts on her own, including major performances at the Madras Music Academy.

                  She travelled to London, New York, Canada, the Far East, and other places as India’s cultural ambassador. Her concerts at

                  were significant landmarks in her career.[11] In 1969 she was accompanied by Indian Railways Advisor SN Venkata Rao to Rameshwaram, where she famously sang several songs in front of each idol in the Rameshwaram temple.

                  After the death of her husband Kalki Sadasivam in 1997, she stopped all her public performances.

                  Films

                  M.S. also acted in a few Tamil films in her youth. Her first movie, Sevasadanam, was released on 2 May 1938. F.G. Natesa Iyer was the lead actor, opposite Subbulakshmi, in this film, directed by K. Subramanyam. It was a critical and commercial success.[12]Ananda Vikatan favourably reviewed the film on 8 May 1938:

                  “ We should always expect something from Subramaniam’s direction – for instance depiction of social ills. If we have to say only two words about this talkie based on Premchand’s story it is – Go see (it).[13] ”

                  Sevasadanam is one of the early Tamil films to be set in a contemporary social setting and to advocate reformist social policies. The film is an adapted version of Premchand‘s novel Bazaar-e-Husn. The veteran Marxist leader N. Sankaraiah, has described Sevasadanam as an “unusual film” for choosing the subject of marriages between young girls and old men (which had social sanction). According to him, the film successfully broughout the “sufferings of the girl” (acted by M.S.) and the “mental agony of the aged husband”.(acted by F.G.Natesa Iyer).Tamil film critic and historian Aranthai Narayanan observes in his bookThamizh Cinemavin Kathai (The Story of Tamil Cinema) that “Seva Sadhanam proved a turning point in the history of Tamil cinema. In the climax, the aged husband, now a totally changed man, was shown as casting aside with utter contempt his ‘sacred thread’, which symbolises his Brahmin superiority. It came as a stunning blow to the then Brahmin orthodoxy.”[14]

                  MS Subbulakshmi also played the male role of Narada in “Savitri” (1941) to raise money for launching Kalki, her husband’s nationalist Tamil weekly. Her title role of the Rajasthani saint-poetess Meera in the eponymous 1945 film gave her national prominence. This movie was re-made in Hindi in 1947.

                  Year Film Language Role Co-Star Director Music Banner
                  1938 Sevasadanam Tamil Sumathi F. G. Natesa Iyer K. Subramanyam Papanasam Sivan Madras United Artists Corporation
                  1940 Sakuntalai Tamil Shakunthala G. N. Balasubramaniam, Radha Viswanathan Ellis R. Dungan Papanasam Sovan
                  1941 Savithiri Tamil Saint Narada Y. V. Rao, Shanta Apte Y. V. Rao Thuraiyur Rajagopala Sarma & Kamaldas Gupta Royal Talkie Distributors
                  1945 Meera Tamil Meerabai Chittor V. Nagaiah Ellis R. Dungan S. V. Venkatraman Chandraprabha Cinetone
                  1947 Meerabai Hindi Meerabai Ellis R. Dungan S. V. Venkatraman Chandraprabha Cinetone

                  Awards and honours

                  Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had this to say about M.S. Subbulakshmi- “Who am I, a mere Prime Minister before a Queen, a Queen of Music”. While Lata Mangeshkar called her Tapaswini (the Renunciate), Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan termed her Suswaralakshmi (the goddess of the perfect note), and Kishori Amonkar labelled her the ultimate eighth note or Aathuvaan Sur, which is above the seven notes basic to all music. The great national leader and poet Sarojini Naidu called her “Nightingale of India”. Her many famous renditions of bhajans include the chanting of Bhaja Govindam, Vishnu sahasranama (1000 names of Vishnu), Hari Tuma Haro and the Venkateswara Suprabhatam (musical hymns to awaken Lord Balaji early in the morning).

                  She was widely honoured, praised and awarded. Some of the more popular ones include[15]

                  She was honoured as a resident artist [Asthana Vidhwan] of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.[17] Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) has installed a bronze statue of M.S. Subbulakshmi at the Poornakumbham circle in the temple town. It was unveiled by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy on 28 May 2006.[18]

                  The Kancheepuram Saree shade known as MS Blue was named after her[19] by the well known Congress party member and philanthropist, Sri Muthu Chettiyar when they met at the residence of Sri R. Aiyadurai and Smt. Thangam Aiyadurai at Lady Desikachari Road, Madras, who were close friends of MS and Sadasivam.

                  A commemorative postage stamp on her was issued on 18-December-2005.[20]

                  She was bestowed with enormous prize moneys with these awards, most of which she donated to charity. She has given more than 200 charity concerts and raised well over Rs. 10,000,000. She was awarded honorary degrees from several Universities. She was an ardent devotee of Kanchi Mahaswamigal and she rendered his composition Maithreem Bhajatha (O World! Cultivate peace) in her concert at the UN in 1966. She made a 20-minute recording of Venkatesa Suprabhatam for HMV, the royalty from which goes to the Veda Patasala run by the Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam.[21] She donated many of the royalties on several best sold records to many charity organisations.

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