Priyanka Chopra

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Date of Birth: 18th July 1982, Jamshedpur, India.
Nickname: Sunshine, Mimi, Yanka.
Address: Priyanka Chopra, 803, Karan Next to Green Acres, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri, Mumbai 400053
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Education: Graduated from Cepar Rapids, Iowa's John F. Kennedy High School (U. S. A)
Debut Film: "The Hero" Opposite Sunny Deol.
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for the film "Andaaz "
Filmfare Best Actress Award (negative role) for the film "Aitraaz".

Mini Biography
Priyanka Chopra was born at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand state of India. Her father Dr. Ashok Chopra was a surgeon in army. Priyanka Chopra was in Jai Hind College at Mumbai when she won Femina Miss India contest in 2000. She was crowned Miss World in 2000 at London. Priyanka Chopra is the fifth Indian to be crowned Miss World. She left her studies midway after winning the beauty pageant and joined film Industry.

Priyanka Chopra first acted in Tamil film "Thamizhan ". Her debut Hindi film was "The Hero" opposite Sunny Deol. Though the film was average rated, it went on to become one of the highest grossing films of that year. Priyanka Chopra's next film was "Andaaj" opposite Akshay Kumar. "Andaaj" was a successful film at box office and Priyanka was nominated for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Her next release was "Aitraaz", which is a Hindi remake of the Demi Moore-starker "Disclosure". Prianka won the Filmfare Best Villain Award for her performance in "Aitraaz". Since then she has given many Hit films such as "Bluffmaster" opposite Abhishek Bachchan, "Mujhse Shadi Karogi" opposite Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan and "Krissh" opposite Hrithik Roshan. Priyanka Chopra was voted Sexiest Asian Woman of 2006 in Eastern Eye, an Asian newspaper published in Britain.

Filmography
Big Brother, Salaam-E-Ishq, God Tussi Great Ho, Don, Aap Ki Khatir, Krrish, 36 China Town, Taxi No. 9 2 11, Bluffmaster, Barsaat, Yakeen, Waqt, Karam, Blackmail, Aitraaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Asambhav, Kismat, Plan, Andaaz, The Hero and Thamizhan.

Trivia

• Priyanka Chopra was the only Indian in the USA to have been selected at the state level for the "National Opus Honor Choir".
• While shooting the song "Do Me A Favor, Let's Play Holi" in the movie "Waqt: The Race Against Time ", Priyanka stepped on a live wire and received a shock. She was hospitalized for a day.
• She turned down the lead role in the film "Umrao Jaan" to work in "Bluffmaster".
• Priyanka did her schooling from La Martinière in Lucknow. She completed tenth grade in Boston (U. S. A.) and wanted to become a software engineer or a criminal psychologist.

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Mallika Sherawat

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Date of Birth: 24th October 1976, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Nickname: Reema Lamba, Bollywood's Kissing Queen.
Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Education: Graduation from Miranda House, Delhi University
Debut Film: "Khwaish"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Mallika Sherawat was born in a conservative Jat family. She is a graduate in Philosophy from Miranda house, Delhi University. Mallika Shehrawat was an airhostess for some time. She married a pilot named Karan Singh Gill. Mallika Sherawat was such a dreamer that her husband Karan Singh Gill found it hard to adjust to her and soon they parted ways. Meanwhile, Malika got some modeling assignments and she entered in the glamour world. Later she modeled for some popular brands like BPL and SANTRO with Amitabh Bachchan and Sharukh Khan.

Mallika Shehrawat made her debut in the Bollywood with the film "Khwaish" directed by Govind Menon. The film "Khwaish" was in the news because of seventeen lip-lock kiss scenes. The movie failed miserably at the box office but Mallika didn't go unnoticed. She was offered another steamy role in the film "Murder" directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film "Murder" was super hit at the box office and Malika Sherawat was nominated for Zee Cine Best Actress Award. Since then Mallika didn't look back. Mallika was also featured on the cover page of an international magazine- Snoop, which is the Indian edition of Cosmopolitan.

Filmography
Welcome, Aap Ka Surroor, Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Darna Zaroori Hai, Shaadi Se Pehle, The Myth, Bach Ke Rehna Re Baba, Kis Kiski Kismat and Jeena Sirf Merre Liye.

Trivia

• Mallika Sherawat bears a resemblance to actress Halle Berry (Hollywood).
• She is the first Indian woman to get an offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine. Mallika, however, refused the offer due to her morals and upbringing.
• Her performance at the televised 2006 New Year's Eve show at the hotel J.W. Marriot, Mumbai, was in the news because of her body-hugging skin suit and a silver bikini.
• She changed her name from Reema Lamba to Mallika Sherawat.

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Katrina Kaif

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Date of Birth: 16th July, 1984.
Nickname: Kat
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Debut Film: "Boom"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Katrina Kaif is one of eight siblings, all girls, from a mother who is a Caucasian of British nationality and an N R I father. Katrina grew up in Hawai and was brought up in London. She started her modeling career at the tender age of fourteen, when Katrina Kaif was approached for a jewelry advertisement. Since then Katrina did various modeling assignment in London. She got her break in the Bollywood movie "Boom" offered by the famous film maker Kaizad Gustad. The film was not successful at the box office but Katrina Kaif was flooded with modeling assignments because of her innocent expressive face and drop-dead gorgeous looks.

Katrina has walked the ramp for several top designers. Besides walking the ramp she has also been the stunning face of Estelle jewelry, Lakme, Pantene, Veet, Kodak cameras, L'Oreal, Samsung, LG etc. Katreena is not fluent in Hindi so her voice in Hindi movies is dubbed by a native speaker of film's language but in the movie "Namastay London" she dubbed her lines on her own. Her recent films "Partner" with Salman Khan and Govinda and "Apne" with Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol were successful at box office. She has also done two Telugu movies "Malliswari" and "Allari Pidugu" and a Malayalam film "Balram vs. Taradas". Katrina has learnt Kathak dance recently.

Filmography
Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Sarkar, Boom, Nanhe Jaisalmer, Partner, Apne, Namastey London and Welcome.

Trivia

• Katreena Kaif was born in Hong Kong and then moved to Hawaii till she was about 14, then she moved to London. Presently, she lives in Mumbai.
• Unlike other artistes from foreign lands, Katrina neither experienced any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in India.
• She worked for photographer Atul Kasbekar and did commercials for Fevicol, Lakme and Veet among others.
• Katrina Kaf is very particular about her clothes, which she wears a bold outfit on screen or for ads, but she feels more comfortable in not-so-revealing clothes in personal life.
• She refuses to speak about her personal life in the media.
• She was chosen as the face of the year for the Lakme India Fashion Week (2005).
• Her favorite Indian designers are Rina Dhaka, Tarun Tahiliani, Rocky S.
• Katrina's favorite international designers are Armani, Versace, Miu Miu.

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Isha Koppikar

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Date of Birth: 19th September, 1976
Nickname: Khallas Girl
Address: Vinay Building, Plot No. 250, Moghul Lane, Mumbai - 16
Height: 5'7" (1.70 m)
Education: Graduate in Biotechnology.
Debut Film: Fiza (Hindi), Kaadhal Kavidai (Tamil)
Film Awards: Stardust "Most Exciting New Face of the Year Award "for Khallas dance number

Mini Biography
Isha Koppikar was born in Mumbai (Bombay), India. While she was in college, she did a model shoot for Gautam Rajadhayksha. Isha Koppikar was crowned Miss Talent in 1995 at Femina Miss India Contest. She then modeled for L'Oreal, Rexona, Camay, Tips & Toes and Coca-Cola. Isha made her debut with "Kaadhal Kavidai" in Tamil film Industry. Isha Kopikar was won critical acclaim for her performance in the film and went on to win Filmfare Best Actress Debut Award (Tamil). Her next movie"En Swasa Katre" opposite Arvind Swamy was also in Tamil. The film was a musical hit and a good grosser at the box office. Then Isha Kopikkar played a cameo role in the film "Jodi" as a prospective bride.

Isha Kopikar did some minor roles in Bollywood films like "Fiza" and "Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat" but she shot into fame with an item dance in the film "Company" directed by Ram Gopal Verma. Isha Koppikar was nicknamed "Khallas Girl" after that item dance on the song "Khallas". Isha Koppikar was nominated for the Filmfare Best Villain Award for her negative role in the film "Qayamat: City Under Threat". Her next film was "Girlfriend", in which Isha played a role of lesbian woman. Isha Koppikar will be seen in a lead role in the film "Sabri" directed by Ram Gopal Verma. The film is about a woman who is set to become Mumbai's first underworld lord.

Filmography
Darling, Salaam-E-Ishq, Raakh, Shabri, Don, Darna Zaroori Hai, 36 China Town, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya?, D Compaqny, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Inteqam, Ek Se Badhkar Ek , Girlfriend , Hum Tum, Krishna Cottage, Rudraksh , LOC: Kargil , Darna Mana Hai, Qayamat: City Under Threat Pinjar Kaante , Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and Fiza .

Trivia

• Isha has a pet dog named Mowgly.
• Koppikar's make-up for her role in the movie "Sabri" was so convincing that security and producers wouldn't let her enter the set, as they didn't recognize her.

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Hema Malini

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Date of Birth: 16 October 1948, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Nickname: Dream Girl
Address: 17, Jai Hind Society, 12th JVPD Scheme, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Debut Film: "Sapno Ka Saudagar"
Awards
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Seeta Aur Geeta", Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award (1999)
Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India (2000),
Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement (2003),
Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 for "Baghban "(with Amitabh Bachchan) Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bollywood Movie Awards (2003)
Sports World's "Jodi of the Year" along with Amitabh Bachchan for "Baghban".
Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of her contribution to the Indian entertainment industry (2004)

Mini Biography
Hema Malini was born in a chakaravarthy family at Ammankudi in Tamilnadu. Her mother Jaya was a Tamil film producer. Hema Malini is a trained classical dancer and she has performed at a number of dance shows and concerts. Hema made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Sapno Ka Saudagar" opposite Raj Kapoor. Her next movie was "Johny Mera Naam" opposite Dev Anand. The movie "Johny Mera Naam" was super hit at box office and Hema became a top star. Hema Malini again worked with Deva Anand in the film "Tere Mere Sapne". Hema Malini played double role with Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar in the movie "Seeta Aur Geeta" which was also a successful film at box office. With these hit films she became one of the ruling divas in the Bollywood and her fans called her 'Dream Girl' of the Bollywood.

Though Hema had starred many hit movies in 70's and 80's but she is best remembered for her role in "Sholay" as talkative Tangewali. She had taken backseat from films for a few years and Hema joined politics, she is now a member of Rajya Sabha. Hema Malini had turned down marriage proposal from Jeetendra and Sanjeev Kumar before marrying her co-star Dharmendra. She has two daughters Esha and Aahan. Esha Deol is film actress and Aahan is set to enter Bollywood as film director. Besides acting in the films she had tried her hand at directing and made the film "Dil Ashna Hai" with Sharukh Khan and late Divya Bharti. Hema also directed and starred in the TV serial Noopur, in which she was depicted as a Bharatanatyam dancer going to America.

Filmography
Pandava Vanavasam, Sapnon Ka Saudagar, Waris, Jahan Pyar Mile, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Sharafat, Aansoo Aur Muskan, Johny Mera Naam, Paraya Dhan, Naya Zamana, Lal Patthar, Andaz, Tere Mere Sapne, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Gora Aur Kala, Garam Masala, Bhai Ho To Aisa Babul Ki Galiyaan, Shareef Budmaash, Prem Parvat, Chhupa Rustam, Gehri Chaal , Jugnu, Joshila, Dulhan, Amir Garib, Dost, Prem Nagar, Patthar Aur Payal, Haath Ki Safai, Dharmatma, Khushboo, Pratiggya, Sholay, Sharafat Chod Di Maine, Naach Uthe Sansaar, Charas, Dus Numbri, Mehbooba Jaaneman, Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, Dream Girl, Dil Kaa Heera, The Burning Train, Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, Kranti, Meri Aawaz Suno, Satte Pe Satta, Desh Premee, Razia Sultan, Andhaa Kanoon, Hum Dono, Ek Chadar Maili Si Sitapur Ki Geeta , Jamai Raja, Hey Ram, Censor, Aman Ke Farishtey, Baghban, Veer-Zaara, Bhagmati , Ganga and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

Trivia

• Hema Malni and Dharmendra both converted to Islam and changed their names to Aisha Bi R. Chakravarty and Dilawar Khan Kewal Krishn respectively.
• Dharmendra has two sons from his first wife Prakash Kaur.
• Hema has said in her interviews that she would never wear revealing outfits in movies, and has been true to her words till date.
• She is daughter of Mr. V S R Chakravarthy and Mrs. Jaya Chakravarthy.
• Her mother died in 2004 due to Gangrene on her leg.
• Hema Malni is a member of Bhartiya Janta Party.
• She was member of Chennai based Andhra Mahila Sabha in her early childhood.

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Helen

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Date of Birth: 21st October, 1939.
Nick Name: Cabaret Queen.
Debut Film: "Awaara"
Film Awards
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Lahu Ke Do Rang".
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1998)

Mini Biography
Helen Richardson Khan was born to an Anglo Indian father and Burmese mother. She started her career as chorus dancer in the films "Shabistan "and "Awaara". Since then Helen regularly featured in the films as item dancer. Her first film as solo dancer was "Alif Laila". Helen gave her first hit film with her performance in the song "Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu" in O.P. Nayyar's hit film "Howrah Bridge". After this she was in great demand for cabaret dance and vamp roles in the films. But in 70's she found herself in challenging situation when young actresses started doing vamp roles and sexy cabaret dances. Helen faced financial difficulties in those days. Then writer Salim Khan came to her rescue.

Salim Khan helped her to get good roles in the films in which he was co-scripting with Javed Akhtar such as "Don", "Imaan" and "Dostana". Therafter Helen did "Lahu Ke Do Rang" directed by Mahesh Bhatt and she went on to win Filmfare Best Supporting actress Award for her performance in this film. Soon afterwards, she married Salim Khan, as his second wife. Helen and Salim have an adopted daughter named Arpita. Helen had retired from the screen for a number of years but recently she appeared in the films "Mohabbatein" as head of girl's school and in "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" as mother of Salman Kkan.

Filmography
Marigold: An Adventure In India, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Anjaane, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Sharaarat, Mohabbatein, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Khamoshi, Aansoo Bane Angaarey, Akela, Parchhayeen, Bond 303, Daulat Ke Dushman, Sawaal, Chorni, Kachche Heere, Waqt Waqt Ki Baat, Raaz, Bulundi, Shaaka, Chhupa Chhupee, Bhula Na Dena, Shaan, Ram Balram, Humkadam, Dostana, Abdullah, Bombay 405 Miles, Garam Khoon, Angaar, Jaayen To Jaayen Kahan, Naya Bakra, Rakhi Ki Saugandh, Lahu Ke Do Rang, Guru Ho Ja Shuru, Magroor, The Great Gambler, Jhoota Kahin Ka, Swarg Narak, Apna Khoon, Phande Baaz, Don, Hunterwali, Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan, Parmatma, Besharam, Jalan, Kala Aamdi, Prem Bandhan, Khoon Pasina, Imaan Dharam, Kismat Ka, Yaaron Ka Yaar, Zindagi, Duniyadari Of Baghdad, Kachcha Chor, Pandit Aur Pathan, Darling Darling, Aap Ki Khatir, Jagriti, Inkaar, Khel Khiladi Ka Chalu Mera Naam, Aaj Ka Yeh Ghar, Agent Vinod, Amar Akbar Anthony, Chhote Sarkar, Bairaag, Kalicharan, Raeeszada, Mere Sartaaj, Harfan Maula, Sikka, Deewangee, Alibaba, Rakhi Aur Rifle, Ek Se Badhkar Ek, Ginny Aur Johny, Aap Beeti, Shankar Dada, Sanyasi, Kala Sona, Sholay, Apne Rang Hazar, Dharmatma, Kaam Shastra, Kaagaz Ki Nav, Dhoti Lota Aur Chaupaty, Andhera Mere Sajana, Zakhmee, Benaam, Call Girl, Ameer Garib, Jab Andhera Hota Hai Geeta Mera Naam, Ujala Hi Ujala, Kshitij, Agni Rekha, Jurm Aur Sazza, Madhosh, Aaj Ki Taza Khabar, Mehmaan, Pyasi Nadi, Jewel Thief, Tasveer, Jaal, Anita, Thakur Jarnail Singh, Biradari, Saggai, Sawan Ki Ghata, Afsana Teesri Manzil , Chale Hain Sasural, Badal, Sarhadi Lutera, Insaaf, Dus Lakh, Dulhan Ek Raat Ki, Faraar, Lutera, Sant Tukaram, Baghi Haseena, Kabuli Khan Raja, Jadugar Daku, Captain Sheroo, Been Ka Jadu, Mulzim, Gyara Hazar Ladkiyan, Ustadon Ke Ustad , Parasmani, Taj Mahal, Pyar Ka Bandhan, Shikari, Hawa Mahal, Lucky Number, Dr. Vidya, Modern Girl, Jadu Nagri, Hurricane Express, Mr India, Ganga Jamuna, Baghi Sardar,Aabe Hayat, Hatimtai Ki Beti, Hoor-E-Arab, Teerandaaz, Miss Coca Cola and Flying Man.

Trivia

• Helen's mother name was Marlene Richardson.
• Helen has a brother named Patrick and a sister named Jennifer.
• Helen migrated to India with her family.
• Helen is step mother of film actors Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.

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Gracy Singh

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Date of Birth: 20th July, 1980, Delhi, India
Address: Salvadore, 7th floor, Flat No. 702, Shastri Nagar, Near Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400 053
Education: Bachelor of Arts.
Debut Film: "Lagaan"
Film Awards: Zee Cine Best Debutant Award for "Lagaan".

Mini Biography
Gracy Singh was born in Delhi in a Punjabi family. She had actively participated in her school plays and dances. Gracy Singh was so passionate about dancing that she learnt classical dance during her vacations. After schooling Gracy Singh started her career as dancer in the dance group "The Planets" along with Ronica Jacobs. She was spotted by Sanjiv Bhattacharya in one of her dance shows and Gracy Singh was offered the role of 'Dinky' in the soap opera "Amaanat".

Gracy also did small roles in the films "Hu Tu Tu" and "Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rahte Hain", which went unnoticed. But her performance in tele serial "Amaanat" was appreciated and she was called for audition by the director Ashutosh Gowrikar for his film "Lagaan". Gracy Singh's innocent face and soft voice impressed Ashutosh and she became part of the film which went on to create history. The film "Lagaan" was nominated for Oscar Award. Gracy essayed the role of a village girl so nicely in the movie that she went on to win Zee Cine Best debutant Award for her performance in the film "Lagaan". Gracy Singh acted in the movies like "Gangajal", "Armaan" and "Munna Bhai MBBS" and all the three films were super hit at box Office. She earned the epithet of 'lucky mascot' in the film industry. However her next movie "Muskaan" opposite Aftaab Shivdasani could not create the same magic at box office.

Filmography
Muskaan, Shart: The Challenge, Wajahh, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., Armaan, Gangaajal, Pehli Nazaar Ka Pehla Pyaar, Lagaan, Hu Tu Tu, Hum Apke Dil Mein Rehte Hain.

Trivia

• Grecy Singh is so fond of chocolates that she finds it difficult to follow her strict diet regime.
• Her favorite book is "Conversations with God" by Neale Donald Walsch.
• Gracy was offered the role of "Sapna" in the movie "Qayamat" but she turned it down because it required her to wear revealing clothes.
• During her audition for the film "Lagaan", Gracy was asked to dance to the song "Hothon Pe Aisi Baat", which was originally played by Vyjanthimala in the film "Jewel Thief".

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Esha Deol

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Date of Birth: 2nd November, 1981.
Address: 17, Jai Hind Society, 12th JVPD Scheme, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Masters Degree in Media Arts (Oxford University).
Debut Film: "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe "
Star Screen Most Promising Newcomer (Female) Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"
Bollywood Movie Best Debut (female) Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"

Mini Biography
Esha Deol is daughter of 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini and 'He Man' Dharmendra. She has a sister named Aahan. Esha is step sister of Bollywood star Sunny and Bobby Deol. Esha Deol is an accomplished classical dancer and National level Football player.

Esha Deol made her debut with the movie "Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche". The film was unsuccessful at box office but she went on to win Filmfare Best Debutant Award for her performance. After that a series of unsuccessful films followed. Isha Deol's first successful film at box office was "Dhoom". Since then she has given two more hit films "Kaal" and "No Entry". She was nominated for Filmfare Best Villain (Female) Award for her performance in "Ankahee". She also featured in Tamil film "Ayitha Ezhuthu" directed by Mani Ratnam. Esha Deol gave rocking performance in the movie "Yuva" opposite Ajay Devgan. Esha Deol is set to star in her mother's next directorial venture with Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan and also a film in which her mother and she will be starring together for the first time.

Filmography
Darling, Cash , Just Married , Ankahee , Pyare Mohan , Shaadi No. 1 , Dus , No Entry , Kaal , Main Aisa Hi Hoon , Insan , Dhoom , Yuva , Chura Liya Hai Tumne , Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa ,Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche.

Trivia

• Her name 'Esha' comes from Sanskrit and is derived from the Upanishads to mean "the divine beloved".
• Esha is fitness freak and she works out at Barbarian Power Gym owned by Satya, who is brother of Rakhi.
• Though she works in Hindi films, she is not so fluent in Hindi.
• As a part of the film "LOC Kargil" cast, Esha received a national award for being a part of the film.
• Esha Deol has done her graduation in "Computer Science" from Oxford University.

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Dia Mirza

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Date of Birth: 9th December, 1981.
Nickname: Dee
Address: 402, Flamingo Apartments, Veronica Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai- 400 050
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Bachelor Of Arts.
Debut Film: "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein".
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Dia Mirza was born in Hyderabad to a German father and a Bengali mother. Her father died when she was just nine years old. Dia's mother Deepa Mirja was remarried to Ahmad Mirza, whose surname Dia Mirza took. Dia Mirza was second runner up in Miss India Beauty contest in 2000. Diya Mirja won the Miss Asia Pacific in the same year at manila in Philippines.

Diya Mirza made her cinematic debut with "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein" opposite R. Madhavan, who is a Tamil film star. The film did average business at box office. Thereafter, a series of unsuccessful films followed such as "Tumsa Nahin Dekha "and "Deewaanapan". Dia Mirza's next successful movie was "Parineeta". Her performance in "Lage Raho Munna Bhai "was acclaimed, in which Diya played the role of daughter of Boman Irani. She also played in the music video"Kajara Mohabbat Wala "from Sonu Nigam album Kajara Nite.

Filmography
Deewanapan, Tumko Na Bhool Payenge, Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye, Dum, Tehzeeb, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Stop, Blackmail, Naam Gum Jaayega, Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai, Parineeta, Dus, Fight Club, Alag , Phir Hera Pheri and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

Trivia

• Dia Mirja wanted to be a Lawyer.
• Her German father Frank Handrich was an Interior Designer.
• Though she has been brought up in a Muslim household, she does not consider herself a Muslim.
• Dia Mirza is fluent in Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali and Telugu languages.

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Dipika Padukone

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Date of Birth: 5th January, 1986.
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Debut Film: "Om Shanti Om"
Film Awards: Best Newcomer Female Star Screen Award for "Om Shanti Om "

Mini Biography
Deepika Padukone was born at Copenhagen (Denmark) to famous Indian Badminton player Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukon. She did her schooling from Sophia's High School, Bangalore and completed her undergraduate program from Mount Carmel College. Dipika Padukone was a state level Badminton player but she did not take her game to the national level as she had set her sights on the glamorous world of showbiz. Deepika was a proud member of dance club run by his father. She has appeared in advertisements of Liril soap, Dabur Lal powder, plus shampoo and Limca. Deepika Padukon has received many prestigious modeling offers including brand ambassadorship of the Jewels of India, an annual jewellery festival. Deepika Padukone entered the international modeling arena with her first campaign with Maybelline, one of the most renowned cosmetic brands.

Deepika also featured as one of the models for the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar for the year 2006. Dipika did a music video for 'Naam Hai Tera' a song from the pop album Aap Ka Suroor, an independent album by singer Himesh Reshammiya. Deepika Padukone made her film debut with the Kannad film "Aishwarya". She won appreciation for her performance in her debut movie. Deepika made her Bollywood debut with "Om Shanti Om" opposite Shah Rukh Khan. In the movie, she has been depicted as a 1970s superstar Shantipriya and later as Sandhya.

Filmography
Om Shanti Om, Aishwarya (Kannad).

Trivia

• Deepika got acting training from Anupam Kher's academy.
• Like the usual trend in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone has already been linked with various men and the recent gossip is her relationship with the famous cricketer Mahindra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh.
• She has always admired three women in the industry whom she saw acting when she was growing up and they are none other than Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and of course Aishwariya Rai.
• Deepika has a younger sister named Anisha.
• Her mother Ujjala is a travel agent.

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Dimple Kapadia

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Date of Birth: 8th June, 1957.
Address: Samudra Mahal, Birla Lane, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Debut Film: "Bobby"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Bobby "
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Saagar "
National Film Awards for Best Actress for "Rudaali"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Krantiveer"

Mini Biography
Dimple Kapadia was born to a businessman Chunnibhai Kapadia. Dimple has a younger sister whose name is Simple Kapadia; she is also a film actress. She was discovered by legendry showman Raj Kapoor. Dimple Kapadia made her debut with the film "Bobby" opposite Rishi Kapoor. The film rocked the box office and they became star overnight. Dimple was just sixteen at that time. Soon after the success of her first film, Dimple married the super star Rajesh Khanna, who was fifteen years older than her. Dimple had left the films to raise her two daughters; Twinkle and Rinkie Khanna. Twinkle is now married to Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and Rinkie is an actress. Dimple Kapadia divorced her husband Rajesh Khanna after ten years of strained relationship.

After divorce, she returned back to mainstream with the film "Sagar" opposite Rishi Kapoor, her co-star of the movie "Bobby". Thereafter Dimple appeared in a number of films such as "Dil Chahta Hai", "Hum Tum Pe Marte hain", "Krantiveer ", "Pathreela Raasta ", "Gardish ", "Aaj Kie Aurat ", "Gunaah "and "Rudaali ".Dimple won National Award for her acting in the movie "Rudaali". It is said that she had an affair with Bollywood star Sunny Deol.

Filmography
Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain, Laawaris, Agni Chakra, Mrityudaata, Krantiveer, Pathreela Raasta, Gardish, Aaj Kie Aurat, Gunaah, Rudaali, Dil Aashna Hai, Karm Yodha, Angaar, Ranbhoomi, Dushman Devta, Ajooba, Haque, Khoon Ka Karz, Mast Kalandar, Narasimha , Prahaar, Lekin, Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban , Aag Ka Gola , Drishti,Jai Shiv Shankar, Kali Ganga, Pati Parmeshwar , Ladaai, Shehzaade, Sikka, Batwara, Touhean, Ram Lakhan , Ganga Tere Desh Mein, Zakhmi Aurat, Aakhri Adaalat, Bees Saal Baad, Gunahon Ka Faisla, Kabzaa, Mera Shikar, Saazish, Kaash, Insaaniyat Ke Dushman, Insaaf , Janbaaz , Allah Rakha, Arjun, Aitbaar, Lavaa, Pataal Bhairavi, Saagar, Manzil Manzil , Zakhmi Sher.

Trivia

• Her Mother name is Betty.
• Dimple Kapadia is a Gujarati.
• It is said that she has an affair with Bollywood star Sunny Deol.

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Celina Jaitley

Profile
Date of Birth: 9th June 1981, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Nickname: Chinky, Chinto
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Bachelor of Commerce.
Debut Film: "Janasheen" opposite Fardeen Khan.
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Celina Jaitley is daughter of an army officer. Her mother is an Afghani and is a child psychologist by profession. Celina has a brother who is also an army officer. After graduation, Celina Jetley did a marketing job in a Cell phone company in Kolkata. In Kolkata, Celina participated in a local beauty contest just for the heck of participation and to everybody's surprise she emerged victorious. This encouraged Celina to participate in Miss India contest. She was crowned Miss India in 2001. Celina Jaitley stepped in the world of Bollywood cinema with "Janasheen". In spite of her bold scenes, the movie could not do any wonders at the Box Office though she earned the title of sex symbol with all her bikini shots. Her next film was "Khel" opposite Sunny deol, which also failed at box office. In spite of all these failures Celina Jetley continues to get roles in movies. She also appeared in the video "Zara Nazron Se Kehdo" by the Bombay Vikings.

Filmography
Shaka laka Boom Boom, Red, No Entry, Apna Sapna Money Money, Tom Dick and Harry, Zinda, Jawani Diwani, Silsiilay,

Trivia

• Celina was fourth runner up at the 2001 Miss Universe pageant.
• Her favorite actor is Aamir Khan and favorite actress is Aishwarya Rai.
• She wanted to be a Pilot or a Doctor in armed forces.
• Her hobbies are- Surfing the net, reading, sketching and listening to music.
• Celina Jetley is a great fan of Amitabh Bachchan and Sushmita Sen. She dreams to work with them some day.
• In her upcoming movie Red, Celina Jaitley is playing the role of a young widow who gets involved in an intense physical and emotional relationship with Aftab Shivdasani.

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Bipasha Basu

Profile
Date of Birth: 7 January 1979, Delhi, India
Nickname: Bonny, Bips
Address: Bipasha Basu, 105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Education: Commerce graduate Debut Film: "Ajnabi"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for, "Ajnabee"
Zee Cine Award Dynamic Duo for "Raaz " (shared with Dino Morea).
IIFA Sony faces of the Year (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh).
GIFA Best Actress Award for "Coporate"

Mini Biography
Bipasha Basu was born in a Bengali family at New Delhi. Later her family shifted to Kolkata where she won regional beauty contest at a very young age. Bipasa Basu is the second of three sisters. Her elder sister name is Bidisha and her younger sister name is Bijyota.

Modeling and acting has come to Bipasa Basu by chance. She had planned to be a Chartered Accountant after her graduation but in the meanwhile she won Ford super model contest and entered the world of modeling. She was also listed as sexiest woman of Asia along with fellow stars Mallika Sherawat and Aishwarya Rai.

After winning over people's heart through modeling and advertisement, Bipasha did the famous video 'Tu Meri Mehbooba' for Sonu Nigam's album, 'Kismat'. Bipasa Basu made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Ajanbi". Thereafter she did a number of movies but her performance in "Raj" opposite Dino Morea was more appreciated. Next was erotic thriller "Jism" opposite john Abrahm, in which she played the role of a sexy wife of a middle-aged industrialist. She portrayed the character splendidly and became recognizable in Bollywood as sexy actress. Bipasha Basu gave sterling performance in a number of films such as "Company", "Rakht", "No Entry", "Barsaat, "Shikhar" and "Apaharan". Her performance in "Corporate" directed by Madhur Bhandarkar won critical acclaim. She was involved with co-actor and model Dino Morea and now Bipasha has live live-in relationship with actor John Abrahm.

Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan , Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal , Mr. Fraud, No Smoking, Nehle Pe Dehla, Omkara, Corporate, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye , Darna Zaroori Hai, Shikha, No Entry, Apaharan, Barsaat, Phir Hera Pheri, Jism, Aetbaar, Ishq Hai Tumse , Madhoshi , Rakht , Rudraksh , Footpath , Raaz , Chor Machaaye Shor, Gunaah and Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.

Trivia

• Bipasha wanted to be a doctor. She had to leave science after 12th standard because she fainted while dissecting a rat.
• The word, "Bipasha" means deep dark desire.
• Once she said that she wished she were a boy, then she would get those roles which bypass her due to her image.
• On July 7, 2007, Bipasha co-hosted the new Seven Wonders of the World event along with two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank and Oscar winner Sir Ben Kingsley in Lisbon, Portugal.
• She was winner of Tulip Miss Super Vivacious.
• She was given All India Filmgoers award, "Queen of hearts" for Omkara.

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Actress Bindu

Personal Profile
Bindu is an Indian actress. She was born to Nanubhai Desai, a film producer, and Jyotsna, a stage actress. With the sad demise of her father, the burden of earning came on her fragile shoulders. She is married to Champaklal Zaveri. She speaks Hindi and English.

Family Background:
Father's Name: Nanubhai Desai
Mother's Name: Jyotsna
Spouse: Champaklal Zaveri

Film Background:
Debut Film: Do Raaste
Famous Movies: Ghar Ho To Aisa, Kishen Kanhaiya, Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin, Main Hoon Na, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Aawaz De Kahan Hai, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Sooryavansham, Jai Hind, Phool Bane Angaarey, Jaanam Samjha Karo, Badmaash, Sham Ghansham, Naseebwaala, Aunty No. 1, Banarasi Babu, Judwaa, Shohrat, Honeymoon, Hum Hain Premi, Jaan, Anokha Andaaz, Bal Bramhachari, Zakhmi Dil, Pyaar Ka Rog, Ghar Ki Izzat, Saajan Ka Ghar, Shreemaan Ashique, Udhaar Ki Zindagi, Gopalaa, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Krantiveer, Rang, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, Aankhen, Shola Aur Shabnam.
Latest Movies: Main Hoon Na

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Babita

Profile
Date of Birth: 20th April 1948, Bombay, India
Address: 2-B/110 Excellency, 4th Cross Road, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (West) Mumbai- 400 061
Height: 5' 3" (1.60 m)
Debut Film: "Raj"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Babita was born as Bhambhani to actor Hari Shivdashani in a traditional Sindhi family. She is now better known as the mother of Bollywood stars Karishma Kapoor and Karina Kapoor. Babita is niece of erstwhile actress Sadhana. G P Sippy gave her breakthrough in his film "Dus lakh" but her first released film was "Raj" with another debutant Rajesh Khanna. In her short career Babita did nineteen films including the hit film "Kal Aaj Aur Kal" with Randhir Kapoor.

Later, Babita got married to Randhir kapoor and she became daughter-in-law of the famous Kapoor's family. She had to leave acting in films as daughters and daughters-in law of kapoor family were not allowed to act in films. However, Karishma and Kareena broke the tradition of Kapoor family with full support from her mother Babita. Her daughter Kareena is a leading star in the film Industry. In March 2005, Babita became grandmother, when Karishma gave birth to a baby girl. Now Babita lives with her younger daughter Kareena Kapoor.

Filmography
Ek Hasina Do Diwane, Jeet, Banphool, Bikhre Moti, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan, Pehchan, Anjaana, Anmol Moti, Doli, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai, Aulad, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Kismat, Raaz, Dus Lakh

Trivia

• She was not adept at dancing, she had to be given cues by an Assistant Dance Director during the filming of "Tumse Aacha Kaun Hai".
• She was a fashion inspiration for millions of college girls, especially her tight Churidar Kurtas, hoop ear-rings, and go-go eye-glasses.
• Babita did not know swimming.

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Ayesha Julka

Profile
Date of Birth: 28th July
Address: 102 Tirupati Apartments, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 061
Height: 5' 6" (165 cm)
Debut Film: "Kaise Kaise Log"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Ayesha Julka was born in Srinagar (Kashmir). She had spent her childhood in Srinagar along with her sister Aparna. Later Ayesha's parents shifted to Bombay for education of their children and settled down there in the end. After her education, Ayesha had stepped into the modeling arena for a short period before becoming an actress in the Bollywood. Ayesha Jhulka made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Kaise Kaise Log". Though the film was not successful at box office but her performance was noticed. Since then Ayesha has acted in more than thirty five films with renowned actors of the Indian film industry.

Filmography
Umrao Jaan, Socha Na Tha, Run, Aanch, Amma, Censor, Hadh: Life On the Edge of Death, Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, Phool Aur Aag, Kohram: The Explosion, Sar Utha Ke Jiyo, Barood, Chachi 420, Dand Nayak, Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi, Vishwa vidhaata, Aashiq Mastana, Brahma, Jai Kishen, Ekka Raja Rani, Maha Shaktishaali, Aulad Ke Dushman, Dalaal, Rang, Waqt Hamara Hai, Dil Ki Baazi, Balmaa, Kohra, Sangram, Anaam, Mashooq, Khiladi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Kurbaan, Hai Meri Jaan, Meet Mere Man Ka and Kaise Kaise Log.

Trivia

• Ayesha is married to Sameer Vashi, who is a construction businessman.
• Ayesha's father was an officer in Indian Air Force.

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Asha Parekh

Profile
Date of Birth: 2nd October, 1942.
Nickname: Jublee Girl, Tomboy
Address: Azad Road, Juhu, Mumbai-49 Education: J B Petit School Debut Film: "Goonj Uthi Shehnai"
Film Awards
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Kati Patang"
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2002)
International Indian Film Academy Awards for outstanding achievement in Indian cinema (2006)
Pune International Film Festival--Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
Bollywood Award--Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)

Mini Biography
Asha Parekh was born at Bangalore in a Gujrati family. She is commonly known as jubilee girl as most of her films celebrated Silver jubilee or Golden jubilee at box office. Asha Parekh started learning Indian classical dance at an early age. Jubilee girl made her debut in Bollywood as child artiste in the film "Aasmaan". Film director Bimal Roy saw her dance at a stage show and cast her in his film "Baap Beti". The film failed miserably at box office and Asha was disappointed to such an extent that after doing couple of more films as child artiste, she left the film line and resumed her schooling.

After completing her schooling, Asha again entered in Bollywood and made her debut as lead actress in Vijay Bhatt's film "Goonj Uthi Shehnai" but she had to leave this film midway in favour of actress Ameeta as the filmmaker did not consider her as star material. The very next day she was signed by writer-director Nasir Hussain for his film "Dil Deke Dekho" opposite Shammi kapoor and the film proved super-duper hit at box office and made her a huge star. Thereafter, there was a long and fruitful association with Hussain. He went on to cast her as lead heroine in some more films like "Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai", "Teesri Manzil", "Baharon Ke Sapne", "Pyar Ka Mausam", "Caravan" etc". Aasha Parekh also did cameo role in the film "Manzil Manzil".

Asha Parekh was primarily known as glamour girl until director Raj Khosla gave her a serious image role in his film "Do Badan". After that director Shamanta Kumar gave her more dramatic roles in his films "Paagal Kahin Kaa" and "Kati Patang"; the latter earned her the Filmfare best actress award. After a long successful career in films she quit acting in 1995. In the 1990s, she also ventured in production and direction of TV serials.

Filmography
Andolan, Ghar Ki Izzat, Bhagyawan, Professor Ki Padosan, Batwara , Hathyar, Hum To Chale Pardes, Hamara Khandaan , Main Tere Liye , Sagar Sangam , Car Thief , Lavaa , Manzil Manzil , Pakhandi , Kaalia , Khel, Bulundi , Sau Din Saas Ke , Bin Phere Hum Tere, Prem Vivah , Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Adha Din Adhi Raat , Kulvadhu , Udhar Ka Sindur , Zakhmee , Rani Aur Lalpari , Anjaan Raahen , Heera , Rakhi Aur Hathkadi , Samadhi , Caravan , Jawan Mohabbat, Mera Gaon Mera Desh , Nadaan , Aan Milo Sajna , Bhai Bhai , Kankan De Ole, Kati Patang , Naya Raasta , Pagla Kahin Ka , Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke , Chirag, Kanyadaan, Mahal , Pyar Ka Mausam, Sajan , Kahin Aur Chal , Shikar , Baharon Ke Sapne , Upkar Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Do Badan , Love in Tokyo , Teesri Manzil , Mere Sanam, Ziddi , Akhand Saubhagyavati , Bharosa Bin Badal Barsaat , Meri Surat Teri Ankhen, Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Chhaya , Gharana, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai , Ghunghat , Hum Hindustani, Dil Deke Dekho , Ustad and Aasmaan

Trivia

• Asha is fluent in Hindi, English and Gujrati languages.
• Asha was also chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) of India. She held this post from 1998 to 2001, during that period she took some strong decision like not giving clearance to Shekhar Kapur's "Elizabeth".
• Asha Parekh is first Gujarati to become a superstar in Hindi films.
• Asha is unmarried; she says her reputation of being unapproachable probably made people hesitate in asking for her hand in marriage.
• Asha Parekh says that she didn't have affairs with her leading men but loved playing pranks on them.
• As a classically trained dancer, she did stage shows from childhood to middle-age.
• Shammi Kapoor is her favorite leading man, and although they played a romantic pair in their four films together, he never made a pass at her in real life and always called her "bhatiji" (niece), while she called him "chacha" (uncle).
• In her eagerness to devote more time to do dance shows, she turned down film roles that made stars out of others.
• Although, Shammi Kapoor was her favorite leading man, and she also liked working with his younger brother Shashi Kapoor, her dream was to work with their elder brother, Raj Kapoor but it was a half-realized dream because the film that she made with him, "Chor Mandili" (1982) never got released.
• Her personal favorite films are Do Badan (1966), Chirag (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Pagla Kahin Ka (1970) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978).
• Her favorite song is "Jayiye aap kahaan jaayenge" from the film Mere Sanam (1965).
• In addition to Nasir Hussain, seven major directors cast Asha more than once due to her immense talent, beauty, and professionalism: Pramod Chakravorthy, Vijay Anand, Raj Khosla, Raghunath Jhalani, Mohan Segal, Shakti Samanta, and J.P. Dutta..
• She gave up acting in 1995 to concentrate on her passion of directing television serials, of which she had done many.
• She was the president of the Cine Artistes' Association from 1994-2000, and later said that it was time consuming, difficult, and ultimately a "thankless job."
• The Asha Parekh Hospital in Mumbai is named after her, because of her many humanitarian contributions.
• She is the treasurer of the Cine Artists' Welfare Association Trust (CINTA), which is a home for many film and television artistes fallen on bad days.

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Aruna Irani

Profile
Address: 603 B Gazdar Apts., Near Juhu Hotel, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Debut Film: "Gunga Jumna"
Film Awards
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Pet Pyaar Aur Paap " Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Beta"

Mini Biography
Aruna Irani comes from Irani Zoroastrian background. Aroona is sister of film director Indra Kumar and is married to Kuku kohli who is also a film director. She made her Bollywood debut with the film "Gunga Jumna". After small roles in films like "Jahanara", "Farz", "Aaya Sawan Jhoomke" and pairing with comedian Mehmood in films like "Aulad", "Humjoli" and "Naya Zamana", Aruna Irani finally shot to fame with her brilliant performance as an aggressive gypsy woman in the super hit movie "Caravan". Since then she has worked in more than 300 films as supporting actress. Aruan Irani took each role seriously and delivered great performances, endearing herself to filmmakers and creating a niche for herself. She was awarded the Filmfare best supporting actress for her role in the film "Pet Pyaar Aur Paap" in 1984 and again for the film "Beta" in the year 1992. In most of her movies she is seen in negative role or as an item dancer.

Filmography
Hain Sanam, Laxmi, Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, Censor, Beti No. 1, Bulandi Aarzoo, Anari No1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, Phool Aur Aag, Rajaji, Silsila Hai Pyar Ka, Zulmi, Barood, Iski Topi Uske Sarr, Kudra, Maharaja, Dil To Pagal Hai, Do Ankhen Barah Haath, Ghulam-E-Musthafa, Hamesha, Itihaas, Saat Rang Ke Sapne, Saaz , Aurat, Chhote Sarkar, Ek Tha Raja, Indian Jaan, Rajkumar Rakshak, Ahankar, Kalyug Ke Avtaar, Kartavya, Prem, Raghuveer, Anokha Premyudh Bhagyawan, Brahma, Gopi Kishan, Insaniyat Laadla, Raja Babu, Suhaag, Aansoo Bane Angaray, Chor Aur Chaand, Dhanwaan, Kayda Kanoon,Muqabla, Professor Ki Padosan and Waqt Hamara Hai.

Trivia

• Aruna played the role of Durga in T V serial 'Maayka', a complete negative character that bears resemblance to her character in the film 'Beta'.

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Antara Mali

Profile
Debut Film: "Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Antara Mali is daughter of the renowned commercial photographer Jagdish Mali. Her grand father was a great painter. With such a strong legacy of art it was natural that she will do some sort of art and Antra decided in favour of acting in films. She made her debut in Bollywood in a low budget movie "Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge", which went unnoticed. Then came "Mast" and "Company" directed by Ram Gopal Verma and she became a recognizable face in Bollywood. Antra received a lot of appreciation for her work in "Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon" opposite Rajpal Yadav. Her other popuar movies are "Road, Darna Mana Hai", all are directed by her mentor Ram Gopal Verma. Besides Hindi films, she has also acted in a Telugu movie "Prem Katha".

Filmography
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, Mr. Ya Ms, Gayab, Naach, Darna Mana Hai, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Company, Road, Khiladi 420, Mast, Prema Katha (Telugu)
Upcoming Movie: Gulal

Trivia

• She sports an 'Om' tattoo on her arm and a devil tattoo on her curvaceous body.

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Amrita Singh

Profile
Date of Birth: 9th February, 1958
Nickname: Dingy
Address: Belscot Bungalows No.5, Lokhandwala Complex Andheri (W), Mumbai-53
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Debut Film: "Betaab"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Aaina"

Mini Biography
Amrita Singh was born in a Sikh- Muslim family, her father Shivinder Singh was a Sikh and her mother Rukshana Sultana was a Muslim. Her father was an army officer and mother was political activist during emergency period. Amrita Singh is well versed in Hindi, English, and Punjabi languages. She made her debut in Bollywood with "Betab" opposite Sunny Deol. Thereafter, she gave many super hit films such as "Sunny", "Mard", "Saaheb", "Chameli Ki Shaadi", "Naam" and "Khudgarz". Amrita has portrayed different characters in her acting career. Amrita left her filmy career after marriage with Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, son of the versatile Sharmila Tagore. The couple had two children a daughter named Sara and a son named Ibrahim. Due to personal differences, they got separated in 2004. After divorce Amrita returned back to acting and has given some great performance in "Shootout At Lokhandwala" and "Kalyug". She has also ventured in TV serials and currently working in the series "Kavyanjali".

Filmography
Betaab, Sunny, Kalyug, Rang, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, Aaina, Kal Ki Awaz, Suryavanshi, Dil Aashna Hai, Pyaar Ka Saaya, Rupaye Dus Karod, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Dharam Sankat, Akayla, Sadhu Sant, C.I.D., Krodh, Aag Ka Dariya, Paap Ki Aandhi, Maut Ke Farishtey, Toofan, Batwara, Ilaaka, Veeru Dada, Galiyon Ka Badshah, Jaadugar, Sachai Ki Taqat, Hathyar, Agnee, Tamacha, Waris, Shukriyaa, Kabzaa, Naam O Nishan, Thikana, Khudgarz, Naam, Mard, Saaheb, Duniya, Karamdaata, Chameli Ki Shaadi, Mera Dharam and Kala Dhanda Goray Log.

Trivia

• Amrita is niece of Khuswant Singh (Writer)
• She is probably the only actress who has appeared as lead actress with Dharmendra and his son Sunny Deol.

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Amrita Arora

Personal Profile
Date of Birth: 31st January, 1981.
Nickname: Ammu
Address: Plot No198, Poojakunj Apartments, Sher-e-Punjab Colony, Andheri East, Mumbai-400 093
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Education: Graduate in Psychology, Sophia College (Mumbai)
Debut Film: "Kitne Door Kitne Paas"

Mini Biography
Amrita Arora was born in a traditional Maharashtrian family at Mumbai (Bombay). She is the younger sister of Malaika Arora, the well known model and actress. Amrita Arora followed footsteps of her elder sister. She started her career as Model and gradually moved into being a Video jockey. Amrita hosted shows such as "MTV House Full" and "MTV Chill Out". She also featured in many advertisements such as Ponds, Elle 18 and Sunsilk Fruitamins. Amrita Arora made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Kitne Door Kitne Pass" opposite Fardeen Khan. Her first film was unsuccessful at the Box Office. Amrita's first successful movie was "Awara Paagal Deewana" directed by Vikram Bhatt. After that, a series of flop film followed including the controversial film "Girlfriend" with Isha Koppikar (a film about lesbian relationship). She was romantically linked to Kevin Otter, Upen Patel and Ashmit Patel. Currently she is said to be dating Usman Afzaal.

Filmography
Amrita Arora Famous Movies: Deewana, Kayanaat, Raakh, Speed, Heyy Babyy Red - the dark side, Jeet , Fight Club, Rakht, Girlfriend , Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Kitne Door Kitne Paas , Awara Paagal Deewana, Ab Ke Baras.

Trivia

• One of memorable experience of Amrita is winning MTV VJ hunt.
• Her father died of cancer.
• Her best friend in the film industry is Kareena Kapoor.
• Born on the same date as the actress Preity Zinta.

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Aishwarya Rai

Personal Profile
Date of Birth: 1st November, 1973, Mangalore (Karnataka), India.
Nick Name: Ash, Gullu, Aishu.
Address: Pratiksha (Residence of Amitabh Bachchan), 10th Rd, J.V.P.D. Scheme, Bombay 400049
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Education: Bachelor of Architecture.
Debut Film: "Iruvar" (Tamil) directed by Mani Ratnam, Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (Hindi) directed by Rahul Rawail

Film Awards
Miss photogenic and Miss World Title at London (1994)
Femina Miss India World Title (1994)
International Indian Film Academy awards: Best actress for "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam "(2000), Best Actress for "Devdas" (2003),
Filmfare Awards: Best Actress (Tamil) For "Jeans "(1999), Best Actress for "Hum Dil De Sanam" (2000), Best Actress for "Devdas" (2003)

Mini Biography
The Beauty Queen, Aishwarya Rai was born in a traditional south Indian family. She got her education at Mumbai (Bombay) and started modeling during her graduation. Aishwarya became a household name in India when she featured in Pepsi advertisement with Mahima Chaudhary. This gorgeous model was now set to rock the world with her beauty and intelligence. Aishwarya Rai took the glamour world by storm by winning the Miss World crown at Sun City in 1994. The leading directors of Bollywood were soon lined up to work with Ash.

Aishwarya Rai made her debut with Mani Ratnam's "Iruvar" (Tamil). Aishwarya received critical acclaim for her performance in "Iruvar". She was introduced to Bollywood by film director Rahul Rawail in his film"Aur Pyar Ho Gaya" and she won the Best Female Debutant Award for her performance in this film. The turning point in her acting career came with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's " Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and she went on to win International Indian Film Academy Best Actress award and the Fimlfare Best Actress Award for her performance.

Aishwarya did a number of movies with different directors such as Aditya Chopra (Mohabbatein) and Satish kaushik (Hamara Dil Aap Ke Pas Hai). Aishwarya again worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the film "Devdas" which became memorable in a number of ways- "Devdas" was the biggest blockbuster of the film Industry and the first Bollywood movie to have special screening at Canne's Film Festival. Later, Ash was made a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, the first Indian actress to have this honour. She also featured on the covers of India Today and the Time Magazine. Time Magazine has also listed her in their list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World Today". She also became the first Indian female actress to be immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London. Aishwarya is married to Bollywood star Abhisekh Bachchan.

Filmography
Jodhaa Akbar, Provoked, Guru, Dhoom 2, Umrao Jaan, The Mistress Of Spices The Last Legion, Saamna, Bunty Aur Babli, Shabd, Raincoat, Balle Balle! From Amritsar To L.A, Kyun! Ho Gaya Na, Khakee, Kuch Naa Kaho, Dil Ka Rishta Chokher Bali, Shakti, Devdas, 23rd March 1931 Shaheed, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Albela, Mohabbatein, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Josh, Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke, Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Aa Ab Laut Chalen and Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya.

Trivia

• A Tulip named after her name.
• Ash turned down the role opposite Jackie Chan in the movie "Time Breaker".
• She made her first commercial for Camlin Pencil when she was in 9th grade.
• She suffered an accident on the sets of "Khakee" when a car driven by a stuntman got out of control.
• Aishwarya Rai is now married to Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, son of the Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
• She won miss photogenic and miss World Title at London (1994)
• She won Femina Miss India World Title (1994)

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Aarti Chhabria

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Date of Birth: 21st November, 1982.
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Debut Film: "Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Aarti Chhabria was born in a Sindhi speaking Chabria family. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi and Gujarati languages. Arti Chabria shot into fame when she won Miss India Worldwide in 1999. But Aarti became famous in the glamour world through "Liril" advertisement and "Nasha Hi Nasha" video and thereafter there has been no looking back for her. She appeared in many advertisements before pursuing her childhood dream of acting Amul, Freshna and Krack cream were some of her popular ads. Chabria made her debut in Bollywood with "Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai". Though the film was not successful but her performance was noticed. Since then Arti has acted in many films such as "Shadi No.1", "Ssukh", "Aham Premasmi", "Lajja " etc. but she is still struggling to set her feet firm in Bollywood. Aarti won critical acclaim for her performance in the film "Lajja" but it failed at box office. She has also acted in a few Telugu and Kannada movies. The talented actress has stolen the hearts of cinegoers with her charming beauty.

Filmography
Kisse Pyaar Karoon, Jeet, Shaadi no.1, Ssukh, Aham Premasmi, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Raja Bhaiya, Awara Paagal Deewana, Lajja, and Akanksha.

Trivia

• Aarti Chabria started doing advertisements at the tender age of three.
• She has played the role of famous bar dancer Taranuum in Apurva Lakhia's "Shootout at Lokhandwala".

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Javed Jaffrey

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Date of Birth: 4th December, 1963.
Address: 101 A Greengate, Preyy X Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Debut Film: "Meri Jung"
Film Awards: IIFA Award for best comic role in "Salaam Namaste"

Mini Biography
Javed Jaffrey was born in Mumbai to Syed Jawaher Ali Jaffrey. He made his Boillywood debut in the film "Meri Jung" where he played a negative role. Javed did show his dancing prowess in the role he played but got forgotten in movies. Jaaved Jaffrey played various roles in Hindi Movies but none of the movies were big hit. He won his first IIFA award for best comic role in Salaam Namaste in 2006.

Javed Jaffery is known for his comedy and his comic prowess came to the fore via Television with the launch of cable TV, particularly MTV. He is famous for his Maggi tomato ketchup advertisements. He is also popular as tapori for his portrayals of Bombay hoodlums.

His dubbed commentary has been used in the famous Japanese TV show, "Takeshi's Castle" on Pogo TV. He also hosts the dance competition show Boogie Woogie on Sony Entertainment Television Asia with his brother, Naved Jaffery and friend Ravi Behl.

Filmography
Dhamaal, Victoria No. 203, Fool n Final, The Forest, Salaam Namaste, Aman Ke Farishtey, Boom, Jajantaram Mamantaram, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Sandhya, Gang, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, Hanuman, Fire, Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India, Rock Dancer, Jeena Marna Tere Sang, Karm Yodha, Tehelka, 100 Days, Jawani Zindabad, Lashkar, Woh Phir Aayegi, 7 Saal Baad and Meri Jung.

Trivia

• He is Shia Muslim by religion.
• He is married to Habiba and has two kids.
• He speaks Hindi, English.

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Jackie Shroff

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Date of Birth: 1st February, 1957
Nickname: Jagga
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Address: Le Pepeyon, Mount Mary Road, Bandra, Mumbai- 400 050.
Debut film: "Swami Dada"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actor Award for "Parinda".
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "1942 A Love Story"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Rangeela"

Mini Biography
Jackie Shroff was introduced to the film industry by Dev Anand in the film "Swami Dada". Subhash Ghai made him star with his film "Hero", which had Jackie in the lead role. Jackie Shrof was often paired with another leading actor Anil Kapoor and together they gave many hit films like "Karma", "Ram Lakhan" and "Parinda". Though he has given a number of successful films but Filmfare Award eluded him for a long time. Jackie won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1990 for his performance in the film "Parinda".

Jackie Shroff made great mark in the films "Angaar" where he plays a youth, frustrated with crime and corruption, who takes on a violent campaign against the system and "Gardish" where his portrayal of a common man taking on the criminal elements in society. His other memorable movies are "Tridev", "Khalnayak", "1942 a Love Story" "Rangeela" and "Devdas". Jackie Shroff went on to win Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in the films "1942 a Love Story" and "Devdas".

In recent times, Jackie appeared as supporting actor in the hit comedy films such as "Apna Sapna Money Money" and "Bhagam Bhag". Jackie Shrof has also established his production company 'Jackie Shroff Entertainment Limited'.

Filmography
Fool n Final, Hum Laakh Chhupayein Pyaar ... Magar , Eklavya, Bhagam Bhag, Apna Sapna Money Money, Bhoot Unkle, Mera Dil Leke Dekkho, Naksha, Asthram, Antar Mahal, Divorce, Kyun Ki, Maryada Purushottam, Ssukh, Aan, Dobara, God Only Knows, Hulchul, 3 Deewarein, Baaz, Boom, Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Samay, Sandhya, Devdas, Agni Varsha, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Mulaqaat, Pitaah, Albela, Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai, Censor, Farz, Grahan, Hadh, Lajja, One 2 Ka 4, Yaadein, Mission Kashmir, Gang, Border, Agni Sakshi, Rangeela, 1942: A Love Story, Gardish, Baap Numberi Beta Dus Numberi, Doodh Ka Karz, Parinda, Ram Lakhan, Tridev, Karma, Hero, Swami Dada and Heera Panna.

Trivia

• Jackie Shroff was born as Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff in Mumbai to Kakubhai and Rita Shroff.
• He is married to Ayesha and has two children, a son Jai and a daughter Krishna.
• He was a fan of the former actress Asha Parekh.
• Jackie is a vegetarian.

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Irfan Khan

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Education: Fellowship at National School of Drama
Debut Film: "Salaam Bombay"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Villain Award for "Hasil"
Best Supporting Actor for "Life in a Metro"

Mini Biography
Irfan Khan was born at Jaipur. After passing out from National School of Drama (Delhi), Irfaan Khan moved to Mumbai. Before coming to films Irrfan acted in numerous television serials like "Banegi Apni Baat", Chandrakanta, Starbest Sellers, Darr etc.

Irfan Khan's first stint with a Hindi film was a cameo role in Mira Nair's "Salaam Bombay", which was edited out in the final film. He kept himself busy with theatre and television till he appeared in the critically acclaimed film "Ek Doctor Ki Maut". Since then Irfaan Khan has featured in various mainstream Bollywood movies. Irfaan appeared as supporting actor in most of his movies but things changed when he got lead role in an English film "The Warrior" directed by London based director Asif Kapadia. The film "The Warrior" stormed in international film festivals in 2001 and Irfan Khan was noticed in a big way. In Bollywood, his first film as the lead actor was "Rog", which proved a flop at box office. Irfan Khan played the title role in the critically acclaimed film "Maqbool", which was an adaptation of Shakespear's story 'Macbeth'.

Irfan Khan won his first Filmfare Award in Best Villain category for his role in the film "Haasil", where he played the role of a student's union leader. Irfan appeared in another English film "The Namesake" which was one of the biggest hits overseas. Irrfan has also appeared in another international film "A Mighty Heart".

Filmography
Aaja Nachle, Life in a Metro, Maqbool, Ek Doctor Ki Maut, Haasil, The Namesake, A Mighty Heart, The Warrior, The Killer, Yun Hota To Kya Hota, 7½ Phere, Rog, Chocolate and Charas.

Trivia

• Irfan Khan is married to writer Sutapa Sikdar, also a NSD graduate, and they have two sons.
• He always thinks of giving his mother a big black suitcase crammed with currency notes like those gangsters do in our masala films.

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Hrithik Roshan

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Date of Birth: 10 January 1974
Nickname: Duggu
Address: Kavita Building, 2nd Floor Vithal Nagar Society, 11th Rd., Juhu Scheme, Mumbai 400 049
Height: 6'2"
Education: Bachelor of Commerce.
Debut Film: "Kaho Naa Pyar Hai".
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actor for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai" and "Koi Mil Gaya".

Mini Biography
Hrithik Roshan began his career as child artist in the movie "Asha", where he appeared in a dance sequence. He also appeared as child artist in few other films like "Aap Ke Deewane" and "Bhagwan Dada", where his father was in lead role. Before coming to films as an actor Hrithik Roshan assisted his father in the production of films "Karan Arjun" and Koyala".

Hritik Roshan made his debut as lead hero in his home production film "Kaho Na Pyar Hai" opposite another debutante actress Amisha Patel. His performance earned him the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award and Filmfare Best Actor Award. Next, Hrithik Roshan Starred in the critically acclaimed films "Fiza" and "Mission Kashmir" with mixed success at box office. Some of Ritik's films like "Mujhse Dosti Karoge", "Na Tum Jaano Na Hum" and "Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage" did poorly at box office and his career looked in doldrums. He made comeback with successful science fiction film "Koi Mil Gaya". The film was highest grosser of the year and also won many Filmfare Awards including the Filmfare Best Actor Award. After taking two year break from acting, Hrithik resurfaced with the superhero film "Krrish" and rocked the box office once again. It was followed by Dhoom 2, which was also a blockbuster.

Filmography
Jodhaa Akbar, I See You, Dhoom 2, Krrish, Lakshya, Koi Mil Gaya, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Yaadein, Mission Kashmir, Fiza, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Bhagwan Dada and Aasha.

Trivia

• His film "Kaho Naa Pyar Hai" entered the Limca Book of Records for the most number of awards won by a Bollywood film.
• Hritik Roshan is married to Sussanne Khan, his high school sweetheart and daughter of Sanjay Khan.
• Hrithik Roshan is son of the famous actor/director Rakesh Roshan.
• He is nephew of music director Rajesh Roshan.
• Veteran producer and director J. Om Prakash is his maternal grandfather.
• A rumor that Roshan made disparaging remarks about Nepal and its people caused outrage in the country.

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Guru Dutt

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Date of Birth: 9th july, 1925.
Debut Film: "Chand"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Film Award for "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam"

Mini Biography
Guru Dutt was born at Bangalore in Karnatka to Shivsankar Rao Padukone and Vasanthi Padukone. Guru Dutt did his schooling at Kolkata, where his father was an administrative clerk in Burmah Shell Company. Guru Dutt joined the Uday Shankar India Culture Centre at Almora, Uttaranchal on a five year scholarship of Rs. 75 annually. After completing his studies at Almora Dutt moved to Mumbai where his uncle arranged a job under three year contract with Prabhat Film Company in Pune. Guru Dutt met two great actors Rehman and Dev Anand in Prabhat Film Company and they developed good friendship.

Guru Dutt made his debut in films with a small role as Sri Krishna in the film "Chand". Then he acted as well as assisted director Vishram Bedekar in the movie "Lakhrani". Prabhat Film Company collapsed in 1947 and Guru Dutt moved to Mumbai. In Mumbai Guru Dutt worked with two leading directors of that time- Amiya Chakravarthy and Gyan Mukherjee. Thereafter Dev Anand offered him a job as director in his new production company, Navketan. As director at Navketan his first film was "Baazi". Guru Dutt used close-up shots with 100mm lens camera in the film "Baazi", which later became famous as 'Guru Dutt Shots' in the Indian cinema. The film "Baazi" was an immediate success. Guru Dutt gave many super hit films as director as well as actor. Some of them were "Aar Paar", "Mr. & Mrs. 55", "Pyasa", "C I D", "Sailab", "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam" and "Chaudhvin Ka Chand'. Guru Dutt took his last breath on 10th October, 1964, in his rented apartment at Pedder Road in Mumbai.

Filmography
Picnic, Sanjh Aur Savera, Suhagan, Bahurani, Bharosa, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Sautela Bhai, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Pyaasa, Mr. & Mrs. '55, Aar Paar, Suhagan, Baaz, Hum Ek Hain and Baazi.

Trivia

• Guru Dutt was married to the famous playback singer Geeta Dutt.
• He is credited with introducing Zohra Sehgal, Johny Walker and Wahida Rehman to the Indian cinema.
• Unfortunately, his married life was not happy. According to his brother Atmaram, Guru Dutt was "a strict disciplinarian as far as work was concerned, but totally undisciplined in his personal life". He smoked heavily, he drank heavily, and he kept odd hours.
• Guru Dutt's relationship with actress Waheeda Rehman also worked against their marriage. At the time of his death, he had separated from Geeta and was living alone.
• Geeta Dutt, his wife died in 1972 at the age of 41 after excessive drinking and which resulted into liver damage.
• Dutt's birth name was Vasanth Kumar Shivsankar Padukone.

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Govinda

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Date of Birth: 21st December, 1963.
Nickname: Chi Chi
Address: 105, Jal Darshan, `A' Wing, Rula Park Juhu, Bombay 400049
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Debut Film: "Ilzam"

Film Awards: IIFA Award for Best Performance in Comic Role for "Jodi No. 1".
Filmfare Award for Best Performance in Comic Role for "Haseena Maan Jaayegi".
Star Screen Award for Special Jury Award for "Coolie No. 1".

Mini Biography:
Govinda was born to former actor Arun Ahuja and singer Nirmala Arun Ahuja. Govinda made his debut in the film "Ilzam" which was a successful film. He did a string of movies after that with mixed success. Govinda was often paired opposite Actress Neelam and together they appeared in hit films such as "Love 86", "Khudgarz" and "Hatya".

Govinda also gave successful family drama films such as "Dariya Dil", "Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni" and "Hum" but Govinda is known more for his comedy films with director David Dhawan. Govinda worked with David Dhawan for the first time in an action film "Taaqatwar". Since then he has acted in more than 17 films directed by David Dhawan and most them are comedy. Some of his Successful comedy films are "Shola Aur Shabnam", "Aankhen", "Raja Babu" , "Coolie No. 1" , "Saajan Chale Sasural" , "Hero No. 1" , "Deewana Mastana" , "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" "Haseena Maan Jaayegi" and "Jodi No. 1" . Govinda has acted in many films opposite Karishma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon.

Govinda also played the role of a villain, for the first time in his career in the film "Shikari". Although the movie was not a commercial success, Govinda's convincing portrayal of a sociopath murderer was appreciated. Govinda took break from acting for some time and joined the Congress party and was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower House of Parliament from Mumbai. Govinda made a comeback to films in the late 2006 with the comedy film "Bhagam Bhag" alongside Akshay Kumar and the film was a success. His latest release is the David Dhawan directed romantic comedy "Partner" with co-star Salman Khan. The film grossed Rs. 300 Million in India on its opening week, the second highest domestic opening week gross for an Indian film.

Filmography
Bhagam Bhag, Partner, Ek Haseena Ek Deewana, Raja Bhaiya, Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Chalo Ishq Ladaaye, Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare, Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai, Albela, Jodi No.1, Beti No.1, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain, Shikari, Joru Ka Ghulam, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Kunwara, Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Rajaji, Anari No. 1, Pardesi Babu, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Dulhe Raja, Aunty No. 1, Deewana Mastana, Gambler, Hero No. 1, Banarsi Babu, Naseeb, Coolie No. 1, Dulaara, Raja Babu, Ekka Raja Rani, Aadmi Khilona Hai, Aankhen, Hum, Izzatdaar, Jung Baaz, Do Qaidi, Gharana, Sindoor, Ilzaam

Trivia

• Govinda was voted No.10 in a BBC News Online Survey to find out the Top 10 Greatest Stars of Stage and Screen of the last 1000 years.
• In 2007 he won Most Stylish Comeback Award at the MTV Lycra Style Awards.
• He is brother of former actor and director Kirti Kumar
• He had a narrow escape from death on January 5, 1994. While travelling to a studio for the shooting of the film "Khuddar", the actor's car hit another car, resulting in serious injuries to his head. Though bleeding profusely, Govinda did not cancel the shooting. After visiting a doctor, he shot for the film till midnight.
• Govinda says "I flirt with my heroines so that they're comfortable with me when we do intimate scenes."

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Feroz Khan

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Date of Birth: 25th September, 1939.
Address: Sunshine Jassawala Wadi, Juhu Church Road, Juhu, Bombay 400049
Height: 5'11"
Debut Film: "Didi"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Aadmi Aur Insaan"
Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award

Mini Biography
Feroz Khan was born at Bangalore in India to an Afghan Father, Sadiq Khan and an Iranian mother Fatima. After schooling from Bangalore he shifted to Bombay and made his debut as the second lead in the film "Didi". Next few years Firoz Khan continued to play second lead hero in most of the movies. His first big hit film was "Oonche Log". In his next film "Arzoo", Feroz played a sacrificing lover. Firoz Khan won his first Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actor for the film "Aadmi Aur Insaan".

Feroze Khan turned producer and director so as to improve his opportunity as a lead hero. Feroz Khan produced, directed and starred in the film "Dharmatma" which was the first Indian film to be shot in Afghanistan and was also his first blockbuster as producer, director and star. He was one of the many actors to appear in the cult classic horror film "Nagin" which also had his brother Sanjay in one of the leading roles. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he was the top Bollywood star in films and often directed and starred in many of his films. The movie "Qurbani" was the biggest hit of his career and also launched the singing career of Nazia Hassan. Firoz Khan took break from acting after his last film "Yalgar" and concentrated on production and direction. He launched his son Fardeen Khan with the film "Prem Agan" which was however a flop film.

Filmography
Cash, Kurbani, Welcome, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Chitappa, Janasheen Yalgaar, Meet Mere Man Ka, Dayavan, Kachche Heere, Silsila, Khoon Aur Paani¸ Qurbani, Chunaoti, Darinda, Jadu Tona, Nagin, Kabeela, Sharafat Chod Di Maine, Dharmatma, Aa Jaa Sanam, Kala Sona, Rani Aur Lalpari International Crook, Anjaan Raahen, Bhagat Dhanna Jatt, Geeta Mera Naam Khhotte Sikkay, Kisan Aur Bhagwan, Kashmakash, Apradh, Upaasna, Ek Paheli, Mela, Safar, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Pyaasi Sham, Aag, Aurat, CID 909 Raat Aur Din, Woh Koi Aur Hoga, Main Wohi Hoon, Tasveer, Arzoo, Ek Sapera Ek Lootera, Oonche Log, Teesra Kaun, Char Dervesh, Suhagan Bahurani, Tarzan Goes to India, Main Shadi Karne Chala and Didi.

Trivia

• After 20 years of marriage Feroz Khan divorced his wife Sundari.
• Feroz Khan is famous for his styles and dressings.
• His character in most of the movies he did usually had the name Rajesh or Rakesh.
• Most of his films have reference to Afghanistan in one way or the other. In some of his films he has played an Afghan who lives in India (ex. Janesheen).
• His daughter Laila is married to Indian tennis player Rohit Rajpal.

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