Raima Sen - Star - Filmography

Mirch ....... Maya / Manjula Apr 15 2011	The Japanese Wife ....... Apr 9 2010
Teen Patti ....... Feb 26 2010	Rann ....... Yasmin Hussain Jan 29 2010
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye ....... Maya Feb 6 2009	Mumbai Cutting ....... 2009
Mukhbiir ....... Aug 29 2008	C Kkompany ....... Aug 22 2008
Manorama Six Feet Under ....... Sep 21 2007	Eklavya ....... Princess Nandinidevi Feb 16 2007
The Bong Connection ....... 2006	Dus ....... Priya (Dan's wife) Jul 8 2005
99.9 FM - Nothing is 100% ....... Kim Jun 17 2005	Parineeta ....... Koyal (Lolita's sister) Jun 10 2005
Dhairyam ....... Mallika Feb 12 2005	99.9 FM ....... Kim G. Singh 2005
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century ....... Junali Dec 19 2003	Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence ....... Deepa Saikia May 4 2001
Godmother ....... Sejal 1999

 

Sushmita Sen Biography

This leggy lass from Delhi came into limelight when she was crowned the Miss Universe tiara in 1994. And no sooner than her contract as Miss Universe was over she had decided to give a shot to Bollywood. Sushmita made her debut in Dastak in the role of a vulnerable girl being stalked by a psycho (Sharad Kapoor). The film was a dud at the box office. Soon another flop (Zor) followed. Things were not going right for Sush. Then Sushmita did a comic role in David Dhawans Biwi No.1 and caught movie buffs attention. She had a flair for the comedy. She also did a romantic role opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Bus Itna Sa Khwab Hai. Unfortunately this movie too bombed at the box office. Recently she was seen in a very realistic role in Meghna Gulzars directorial debut Filhaal. She has got very rave reviews for convincing portrayal of her character in the film.

Sushmita Sen Trivia
Miss Universe 1994 Miss India 1994 Has an adopted daughter by the name of Renee. She is the first Indian to win a Miss Universe Title in 1994. She won the best supporting actress award in the year 2000 for her role in 'Biwi No. 1' which was the biggest hit of 1999. Enjoys writing prose and poetry. Listed as number 10 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)

 

Amrita Arora Biography

This five feet five inch tall Aquarian girl started her career in showbiz industry as a model and then graduated to acting in films. Initially known as Malaika Arora’s lil sis Amrita earned recognition through regular video jockeying on MTV. She also featured in ads such as Ponds, Elle 18, Sunsilk Fruitamins and After Smoke. Amrita made her Bollywood debut opposite Fardeen Khan in flop “Kitne Door Kitne Paas”. She followed her forgettable debut with an unlikely role of a bitchy woman in Vikram Bhatt’s “Awara Paagal Deewana”. In spite of a slow start Amrita is getting regular offers from Bollywood.

Amrita Arora Trivia
Sister of Malaika Arora She is very close friends with actress Kareena Kapoor.

 

Neha Oberoi Biography

Neha Oberoi is an Indian actress and acts in both Telugu and Bollywood films. Neha's first film was the Telegu blockbuster Balu ABCDEFG followed by a role in one of the short films in Dus Kahaniyaan.

Genelia D'Souza Biography

Genelia D'Souza is an Indian film actress and model. Genelia has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi language films.

 

Eesha Koppikar Biography

Eesha Koppikar Biography

Eesha Koppikar comes from a family of learned academicians, as she herself has completed her course in Life Sciences from Ruia College in Bombay. After completing her college course, she starred in a Tamil movie (En Swasa Katre) opposite Arvind Swamy, which got her a lot of positive reviews.She shot to fame after a modeling shoot with Gautam Rajyadhaksa when she was still in Junior College.So far She has modeled for "Camay", "Rexona", "L'Oreal", "Tips & Toes", "Coke" "Synergy", "Ponds", "Deepam Sarees", and also took part in several ramp shows.Talented, stunningly beautiful, and tall, a majestic five feet seven inches in height, which is literally head and shoulders above the average Indian woman (and a lot of men, too!), she has better chances of becoming a leading lady opposite the taller Bollywood heroes.Eesha got her fame in Bollywood when she did the Ram Gopal Varma number (Khallas) in the movie named "Company", and since then has been referred to as the "Khallas Girl" .Today Eesha towers over many Bollywood actresses, has come beyond just a sizzling "item" girl, and has become a household name.		She fills the niche (and much more) created by the exit of another attractive Bollywood actress, Sonam.Eesha's name bounced back into lime-light when she starred in a controversial film named "Girlfriend", which is the story of two lesbian lovers - a subject that is still very taboo in India and some other parts of the world.Eesha was nominated for her part in "Qayamat" in which she plays a negative role. She also received accolades for her role in "Pinjar".

Eesha Koppikar Trivia
She has one younger brother, and a pet dog named Mowgli.

 

Rakhi Sawant Biography

Rakhi Sawant was boin in Mumbai to Jaya and S.P. Sawant. She, first gained attention with Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne in which she performed an item number "Mohabbat hai mirchi". Rakhi has appeared in several Bollywood movies, such as Main Hoon Na and Dil Bole Hadippa!, performing item numbers. In 2009, Sawant launched her reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar in which she planned to select her future husband with a swayamvara. On 2 August 2009 she chose her life partner, a contestant from Toronto, Canada, Elesh Parujanwala. However, during the finale of the reality show Pati, Patni Aur Woh several months later, Sawant announced that the couple had separated due to irreconcilable differences.

Rakhi Sawant Trivia
Known as the "Item Girl" of Bollywood, Rakhi has been charged for Obscenity for her gestures and skimpy costume at a stage show in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.

 

Urmila Matondkar Biography

The daughter of a lecturer, actress Urmila Matondkar began her celluloid career as a child artiste with the film _Kalyug (1980)_ . Although an average film at the box-office, her next film, Masoom (1983), about a family coping with an illegitimate member, showed her acting talents blossom and she received critical acclaim from both her fans and the film fraternity. She subsequently appeared in a number of films including Dacait (1987), where she plays Sunny Deol's under-aged sister who gets brutally raped.Years later, Urmila then made her debut as an adult actress in N. Chandra's Narasimha (1991) opposite Sunny Deol . She then did the fantasy Chamatkar (1992/I) with the then-dbutant Shahrukh Khan and Shreemaan Aashique (1993), a comedy on male chauvinism opposite Anupam Kher and Rishi Kapoor and a crime movie Drohi (1992), But no matter what films she did, while her fellow actresses Manisha Koirala and Raveena Tandon reached the peak of their popularity with blockbuster after blockbuster, success seemed to elude her.Then she did Ram Gopal Varma's Rangeela (1995), a tale of a girl's journey in the film industry. The movie came as a refreshing surprise and Urmila gave a magnificent performance, which is no small feet alongside actors Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff, but what gave the film classic status was A.R. Rahman's music, Asha Bhosle's songs and designer Manish Malhotra, who transformed Urmila from a Maharashtrian middle-class girl into a sexy and glamorous actress. With this movie Urmila revolutionized sensuality on the Indian screen. What most actresses hadn't managed even after a dozen hits, Urmila had achieved with only one film. And ever since, she has been associated with Asha Bhosle's sensual voice and of course the image of the sizzling seductress - in fact, she is still known for her sizzling sensuality and her stunning looks.However, Urmila is not to be judged only for her looks. She is also an actress of great talent and skill - her performance in Satya (1998) as a modest girl whose boyfriend, the titular character, gets sucked into the Bombay underworld is one of her best ever performances to date. And since 2000, she began to play roles of depth and substance, making an impact most notably in the films Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), Om Jai Jagadish (2002), Pinjar (2003), a drama based on India's partition, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005), about a man accused of Gandhi's murder and Ek Dhun Banaras Kee (2006).As of 2006, she has acquired several assignments, both using her talents as an actress and as a seductress - she is doing Onir's Bas Ek Pal (2006) and Ram Gopal Varma's Sholay (2006), the latter of which audiences are eagerly waiting for with bated breath...Today Urmila is known as one of Bollywood's most versatile actresses. After Sridevi, she is known to have the played the most varied characters next to fellow actresses Tabu and Mahima Chaudhry.

Urmila Matondkar Trivia

Indian model. Her father is a lecturer Has worked with other top actresses like Sridevi, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhry, Juhi Chawla and Rekha which proves that she's not afraid to share credit. Also well known (along with actresses Sonali Bendre, Raveena Tandon and Sushmita Sen) for her sensational dance numbers. She started her career as a child artist. She has played three different negative roles: In 'Kaun' she was a sociopath, in 'Pyar Tune Kya Kiya' she plays a desperate woman who won't give up at any cost to get what she wants and in 'Om Jay Jagadish', she plays the arrogant and uptight wife and daughter-in-law. She has played a semi-negative role in 'Bhoot', where she plays a newly wedded housewife who gets possessed by a dead woman. Was very good at academics in school. has been awarded the scholarship (state wide conducted examination) in the 4th standard.

 

Meghna Naidu - Star - Filmography

Kutty ....... item number Jan 14 2010	Kaval Nilayam ....... Aug 28 2009
Rivaaz ....... 2009	Pandhayam ....... Sep 19 2008
Vaitheeswaran ....... Mar 14 2008	Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule ....... Apr 27 2007
Veerasamy ....... Feb 1 2007	Bada Dosth ....... Nov 1 2006
Vikramarkudu ....... Jun 23 2006	Eight Shani ....... Sapna Apr 14 2006
Saravana ....... Feb 11 2006	Jambhavan ....... 2006
Rain ....... Sandhya Bhatnagar Sep 30 2005	Mashooka ....... Sanjana Jul 15 2005
Shatruvu ....... Oct 8 2004	AK 47 ....... Special appearance Oct 1 2004
Hawas ....... Sapna R. Mittal Mar 26 2004

 

Celina Jaitley Biography

Celina Jaitley is a former beauty queen, an Actress and a Model. Celina Jaitley was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. She is the daughter of a Punjabi father and an Afghan mother. Celina won the title of Femina Miss India Universe 2001. She subsequently finished in the fifth place at the Miss Universe 2001 contest. In 2003, Celina made her film debut in Feroz Khan's Janasheen. Besides Acting and Modelling Celina is also the brand ambassador of Egyptian tourism and D'damas. Jaitley is also a supporter of the rights and equality of the LGBT community and supports the gay rights movement in India.

Celina Jaitley Trivia

Fourth runner up at the 2001 Miss Universe pageant. Father is Punjabi and mother is Afghani. Never wanted to become a model or an actress. Celina had her mind set on becoming a pilot. Became a model in the Bollywood industry after the Miss Universe pageant. Femina Miss India 2001 Hobbies: Surfing the net, reading, sketching and listening to music. Her mother is a psychologist. Her favorite actor is Aamir Khan, and favorite actress is Aishwarya Rai. Her favorite Hollywood movie is Saving Private Ryan (1998).

 

Ayesha Takia Biography

Ayesha Takia was born in Bombay on April 10th 1986. Her dad's name is Nishit, a Gujarati, while her mom is part Maharashtrian and part Caucasian (British). Ayesha had never let her lack of speaking Hindi fluently come in her way. A go-getter, she is no stranger to the silver screen and has faced cameras even at the tender age of 4. The makers of 'Socha Na Tha' approached her in 2004 to play the lead role opposite Dharmendra's nephew, Abhay Deol, which she accepted. Ayesha also signed up for another film, 'Tarzaan The Wonder Car' - which proved to be her debut in Bollywood, as the release of 'Socha Na Tha' was delayed. With 'Tarzaan The Wonder Car' Ayesha quickly made her mark in Bollywood and not only was noticed but also received an Award - The Best Filmfare Debut. Thereafter, her films have done poorly at the Box Office, although she scored highly with teen-aged audience in India and abroad, especially with her performance in 'Dil Maange More', and 'Shaadi No.1'. She also appeared in a 2006 Telegu movie named 'Robbery', which was later dubbed into Hindi and released as 'Super'. And then came Dor - in which she plays a role without any glamor - a film that brought a lot of praise and much-need recognition for her. Here she has proved that she can enact both sexy and glamorous on one hand, and the more ordinary, next-door-type girl roles with ease. Buxom Ayesha is married to her long time boyfriend Farhan Azmi. She is a vegetarian, and enjoys going for long drives, reading, spending time with family, amongst others. Today, Ayesha is one of the most gorgeous and beautiful actresses - much sought after by movie makers, and a force to be reckoned with - especially for other leading ladies of Bollywood.

Ayesha Takia Trivia

She is a Mumbaite and comes from a mixed family. Her father is Gujarati, and her mother is half British and half Maharashtrian. She listens to loads of trance, rock music, and also love Ghazals. Her favorite Indian artists are Ghulam Ali and Abeeda Parveen. In her free time, she enjoys listening to stories, listening to music, reading, long drives, sitting at cafs over conversation with people she likes, and spending time with family, mostly with her mom. She is a pure vegetarian. Her favorite actors from childhood are 'Aamir Khan'Newman' and 'Shahrukh Khan'. Her favorite actresses are 'Sridevi' and Rani Mukherjee. Ayesha finds there are many good directors, but she has always liked Sanjay Leela Bhansali. When she is not acting she reads books, goes for long drives, and meets her friends in the industry. She is a person who is very much attached to animals. Encourages people to stop using leather and other products which are tested on animals and to be kind to animals. Won the Filmfare Best Debut Award 2004 for Taarzan. In 2006, she was amongst the Top Ten on the listing of India's 50 Most Desirable Women Alive, a poll conducted by Zoom, an Indian TV channel.

 

Dia Mirza Biography

 Dia Mirza is an Indian model and actress. Dia, was the second runner up at the Femina Miss India, 2000 and was subsequently sent to Miss Asia Pacific, 2000, where she won.

Mirza made her acting debut with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein opposite R. Madhavan. The film was not a box office success, but she received a nomination for 'Best Female Debut' at the Zee Cine Awards. A series of unsuccessful films followed, among them Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Deewaanapan.

Dia has appeared in several Hindi movies including Parineeta, Dus and Fight Club.

 

Amisha Patel Biography

Amisha Patel was born on June 9, 1976 in Bombay, India. She is the grand-daughter of Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, and former Justice Rajni Patel. Amisha made her acting debut in the blockbuster Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai. Amisha has since acted in numerous Bollywood movies, including Gadar: Ek Prem Katha which is one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi cinema. She is the recipient of 4 awards for her performance in 'Kaho Na Pyar Hai', and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'. The beautiful actress continues to captivate her fans with a variety of performances on the silver screen.

Amisha Patel Trivia
Won gold medal for an Economics paper at her university. Obtained Biogenetic Engineering degree in the United States. Granddaughter of barrister politican, Rajni Patel. Economic graduate from Tufts University, Boston Indian model Daughter of Asha Patel and sister of Ashmit Patel Attended Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Studied Economics and graduated as part of the class of 1997.

 

Sonam Kapoor Biography

Sonam Kapoor is an Indian film actress. She is the daughter of Indian film star Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor. Before starting her career off as an actress, Sonam worked as an assistant director under Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and assisted him during the making of, Black. Sonam Kapoor made her acting debut alongside newcomer Ranbir Kapoor in Bhansali's Saawariya (2007). In 2009, she appeared in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi-6 opposite Abhishek Bachchan. Sonam's performances were highly praised in both of these films. Sonam has two siblings, younger sister Rhea and brother Harshvardhan.

Sonam Kapoor Trivia
Sonam Kapoor Is the daughter of the evergreen Indian Film Star, Anil Kapoor

 

Riya Sen Biography

This gorgeous daughter of Bengali actress Moon Moon Sen first stepped under the arc lamps at the tender age of 15 when she faced the camera for the famous Tamil flick “Taj Mahal”, directed by Bharati Raja. She was supposed to make her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Khanna in Kailash Surendranath’s “Love You Hamesha” but unfortunately the film could not hit the turnstiles owing to differences between the producer and distributors. Meanwhile Riya became a known face on the Indipop circuit featuring in quite a considerable number of music videos including Jagjit Singh-Asha Bhosle’s “Jab Samne Tum” and “Kahin Kahin Se”. Her debut flick in Bollywood, N. Chandra’s “Style” turned out to be an unexpected debacle. But the petite Riya Sen continues undeterred to carry forward the legacy left behind by her mom and grand mother Suchitra Sen.

Riya Sen Trivia

Daughter of actress Moon Moon Sen and Bharat Dev Varma, a descendant of the royal family of Cooch Behar. Her maternal grandmother is the legendary actress Suchitra Sen. Sister of actress Raima Sen. First stepped into the limelight at the age of 15 when she faced the camera for the Tamil film 'Taj Mahal' directed by 'Bharati Raja' . She studied at the Rani Birla College in Calcutta. Has starred in a number of music videos in the Indipop circuit.

Dimple Kapadia Biography

Born in a Gujerati-speaking family on June 8, 1957, daughter to businessman, Chunnibhai and Betty, Dimple has a younger sister, Simple, who was born on 15 August 1958.She was discovered by legendary showman, Raj Kapoor, who signed her up opposite his son, Rishi, in the 1973 hit 'Bobby'. The film made Rishi and her stars overnight, at the time she was just 16 years old.Shortly after the release of 'Bobby', Dimple was in the headlines again in 1974 when she married Jatin, popularly known as super-star Rajesh Khanna, who was 15 years older than her. She quit films and re-located to live with her husband in their Juhu Bungalow.On Rajesh's 32nd birthday, a daughter, Tina, was born to them. Then on July 27, 1977, Dimple and Rajesh became parents of Rinke, who would later also become an actress in her own right.Dimple and Rajesh decided to annul their marriage during 1983, enabling her to make a come-back to the tinsel screen with 'Zakhmi Sher'. She continues to act and has over 69 movies to her credit, some of them the more popular ones being 'Saagar', 'Insaaf', 'Zakhmi Aurat', 'Ram Lakhan', & 'Batwara'.

Dimple Kapadia Trivia
Mother of actress Twinkle Khanna, mother-in-law of actor Akshaye Kumar Mother of actress Rinke Khanna. Grandmother of Rinke Khanna's daughter, born on October 19, 2004. Sister of former 70s actress Simple Kapadia.

 

Lisa Ray Biography

Lisa Ray was finishing high school in Canada with aspirations of majoring in Journalism at University when a celebrated fashion magazine approached her to model for them, and she ended up on the cover. This catapulted her into a state of instant celebrity. Her high-profile career got her noticed by Indian filmmakers, but she refused many offers until the offbeat _Kasoor (2000)_ , which received a considerable amount of attention. Indian-Canadian director Deepa Mehta then cast her as the lead in the lighthearted romantic comedy Bollywood/Hollywood (2002), which went on to be a huge success in Canada. She also played the lead in Ball & Chain (2004), a romantic comedy, filmed in Austin, Texas. She subsequently moved to London to study acting and concentrate on a serious career in the performing arts. She recently graduated from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, was cast in Seeking Fear (2005), and reunited with Deepa Mehta in the critically lauded Water (2005).

Lisa Ray Trivia

Voted Star of the Future at the 2002 Toronto Film Festival. Is of Indian and Polish descent. Is fluent in Hindi, although it is not her first language. Named one of the top-10 most beautiful Indian women of the millennium by the Daily Times of India. Lived in London for three years while attending drama school. Cut off her waist length hair for her role in 'Water'. It was done while filming a scene. Trained for 5 months in mime in London.

 

Abhishek Bachchan Biography

Some would say Abhishek Bachchan was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. But Abhi would disagree. Despite coming from an elite family of superstars, Abhishek Bachchan did not get fame on a platter. He had to struggle tooth and nail to become one of the most promising actors in Bollywood. Abhishek Bachchan was born on 5th February 1976. The scion of the talented Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan , Abhishek has acting in his genes. Abhishek knew it from the very beginning that he has to make it big in cinema just like his father and mother. That’s why before completing his business degree in Boston University, he chose to come back to India and start his career in movies. He made his acting debut in the year 2000 with J.P Dutta’s Refugee which was a great launch pad for him. But the film didn’t turn out to be a box-office success. Abhishek kept on signing new projects, but none of them proved to be a big hit. After a string of flops, Abhi was dubbed a “dark horse” by his detractors. Even on the personal front, Abhishek’s luck didn’t favour him. His engagement with well-known Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor broke in 2002. Success knocked on Abhi’s door with Mani Ratnam’s Yuva in 2004, for which he got best supporting actor award. Since then, there has been no looking back for him. He has proved himself as a bankable actor. Right now, Abhishek is working in many projects like ‘Delhi 6’, ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’, ‘Drona’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘Sarkar 2’ and ‘Guru’. Not only is he one of the sought-after stars in Bollywood, Abhishek has also been named as Asia’s Sexiest Male of year 2006 by a British tabloid. The most eligible bachelor of Bollywood, Abhishek Bachchan is today living up to the credentials of the distinguished Bachchan family.

Abhishek Bachchan Trivia
Didn't finish studying business in the United States since he wanted to become an actor. His father, Amitabh Bachchan, supported Abhishek's decision. Son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri. Grandson of Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Engaged to Karisma Kapoor [2002] Was engaged to Karisma Kapoor before the engagement was mutually broken off without any explanations by both parties. Became a Mama (maternal uncle) in 1997, when his married sister, Shweta Nanda, gave birth to a baby girl. Has a niece called Navya Naveli and a nephew called Agastye born to his sister Shweta Nanda. Officially engaged to Bollywood Actress, Aishwarya Rai, on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence near Juhu. The wedding has not been finalized, but is expected to be sometime during 2007.

 

Payal Rohatgi Biography

 A computer engineer by profession, Payal decided to try her hand in Bollywood after she was chosen in the last nine beauties in an Indian Beauty Pageant. 

 

She moved to Bombay thereafter, and since then there has been no looking back for this talented, attractive, young woman. She started her screen career by modeling for popular brands like Amul, Nirma, and Nescape, and was noticed immediately. Now she is spoken of as a Bollywood actress in the same caliber as Neha Dhupia, and Mallika Sherawat.

Zeenat Aman Biography

Zeenat Aman was born to a Hindu mother and a Muslim father Amanullah who was one of the writers for the classic "Mughal-e-Azam", on November 19th, 1951. Zeenat was an only child and her parents divorced when she was a little girl. A graduate of Saint Xavier's school in Bombay. Her father passed away when she was 13. Zeenat won a scholarship to study in California. Upon her return she started working as reporter and was introduced to modeling by friends. Her most prominent ad campaign was the Pond's 7 day to better complexion (later models for the campaign were Sonu Walia and Kimi Katkar). Zeenat entered the Miss India contest and was the third runner up, to go to Miss Asia/Pacific a title she later won - being the first Indian to ever win that title (the same title was brought to Indian a second time in 2000 by Diya Mirza).Zeenat was introduced to the movie screen by O.P. Ralhan in Hulchul with Kabir Bedi and later repeated by again by Ralhan in a cameo in Hungama. Both films sunk without trace. Zeenat was the third choice for the junkie 'Janice/Jasbeel' character in Dev Anand's 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna',(1971) opposite himself and the then reigning queen Mumtaz. Upon completion of shooting, Zeenat began packing bags to move to Malta with her mother and German step father (Mr. Heinz) for his job posting. When Dev Anand received feedback on rushes for the film, he insisted that Zeenat and her parents hold off on the move until the film is released and its fate decided, with reluctance they agreed. The film was an instant hit and Zeenat walked away with all the accolades shunning Mumtaz - never before had the Hindi cinema seen a newcomer overshadow the reigning queen. She won the Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actress. For the first time, the Indian audience accepted a woman who played a 'less than pure' role in a movie.Zeenat went on to revolutionise the Hindi film actress. She was the first Indian actress who wasn't a good dancer, who refused bouffants, cropped a bob at the height of her career and hardly appeared in saris and bindis. She took on roles of the modern urban Indian woman, who made no excuses and took no prisoners. Her characters contemplated abortion to pursue a career (Ajnabee (1974) or dumping a poor lover to pursue a rich man (Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974), and still manage to win audience's approval. She pursued Vijay Arora by strumming her guitar singing "Churaliya hai" in the Nasir Hussain's hit film "Yaadon Ki Barat" (1973), fought alongside superstar Amitabh Bachchan as a revenge-seeking action heroine in another hit, "Don" (1978). Even when a film like Raj Kapoor's "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" (1977) doesn't do well, Zeenat was able to break barriers by kissing her leading man on the mouth for the first time on the Indian screen post-Independence and receiving a Best Actress Filmfare nomination. She received another Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for the controversial hit film "Insaaf Ka Tarazu" (1980) where she played a justice-seeking rape survivor. Zeenat began a new trend, helping launch careers for male actors - something Indian actresses never did. She signed Insaf Ka Tarazu with then unknown Raj Babbar and Deepak Prashar, pushed Mithun to many of her producers when he was considered a jinx (Rekha didn't' work with Mithun till Jaal, because he was too small time for her then) and of course Kanwaljeet Singh (Ashanti) and Tariq Ali (hum Kissi se Kum Nahin and Yadon Ki Baarat). She also fanned the gossip columns and tabloids by her tumultuous first marriage to Sanjay Khan which ended in divorce. Zeenat had a long string of super successes throughout her career but towards the end of her career as she took on mature roles in Bhavani Junction, Haathon ki Lakeerain, Bandhan Kacche Dhagon Ka etc. the movies did not fare well at the box office and with the advent of Sridevi and Jaya Pradha, the audience shifted its focus to front bench whistlers. Zeenat settled in matrimony with fellow actor Mazhar Khan and gave birth to two sons, turning down multiple film offers. The marriage ended bitterly in divorce, but soon after Mazhar died, and Zeenat's feelings about him in the press were much kinder. Zeenat's contribution to the Indian cinema is not fully recognised as yet, but in time to come she will definitely be remembered as the first person to introduce a lot to India and add several dimensions to Indian women. In summary "She revolutionized the portrayal of Indian Women" in its cinema.

Zeenat Aman Trivia
Winner in Miss Asia contest. Dev Anand launched her fim career in Hare Rama Hare Krishna. Had an affair with Sanjay Khan before being assaulted by his wife Zarine Khan.

 

Madhuri Dixit Biography

Mahduri Dixit was a top-line model in India before entering the Hindi film industry. Madhuri was launched by heavyweight producer-director Subhash Ghai. Madhuri Dixit, got recognized by her Ek-do-teen song/dance number in Tezaab (1988), which launched her as a top actress. Madhuri's performance in Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994) was the crowning glory of her career. Madhuri won the Fimfare best actress award in 1998 for her performance in Dil To Pagal Hai (1997).

Madhuri Dixit Trivia
Hindi megastar. Was studying biology at Parle College, Mumbai, India. Was awarded the National Citizen's Award on August 25, 2001, in Delhi. This award recognizes excellence in various activities affecting national life. Gave birth to a baby boy on March 8th, 2005, her second child.

 

Saif Ali Khan Biography

Saif Ali Khan is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketeer, Mansoor Ali Khan. Saif Ali Khan has been married to Bollywood actress, Amrita Singh, and has two children, namely daughter Sara Ali Khan, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan. Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh have now separated. Sara and Ibrahim are with their mother, Amrita Singh. Saif Ali Khan is now romantically involved with an Italian girlfriend. He has a sister by the name of Soha Ali Khan.

Saif Ali Khan Trivia
Son of Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan who played cricket. Children: Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan Formed a popular on-screen team with Akshay Kumar in Main Khiladi Tu Anari which led him to do two more movies with Akshay. Won many accolades for his role in Dil Chahta Hai (2001).

 

Zayed Khan - Star - Filmography

Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene ....... Prithvi Khurana Dec 24 2010	Blue ....... Oct 16 2009
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge ....... Mar 6 2009	Yuvvraaj ....... Nov 21 2008
Mission Istanbul ....... Vikas Sagar Jul 25 2008	Om Shanti Om ....... Himself Nov 9 2007
Speed ....... Sep 28 2007	Cash ....... Sashank Jul 20 2007
Rocky: The Rebel ....... Rocky Sep 22 2006	Fight Club: Members Only ....... Vicky Khanna Feb 17 2006
Fight Club - Members Only ....... Vicky Feb 17 2006	Shaadi No. 1 ....... Veer Nov 3 2005
Dus ....... Aditya Jul 8 2005	Shabd ....... Yash Feb 4 2005
Vaada ....... Karan Jan 7 2005	Main Hoon Na ....... Laxman Prasad Sharma Apr 30 2004
Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne ....... Vijay Chouhan/Prakash Yogi/Vishal Malhotra Mar 21 2003	Tere Pyaar Ki Kasam ....... 2003

 

Karisma Kapoor Biography

Born into Bombay filmdom's legendary Kapoor clan, Karisma Kapoor made her film debut with Prem Qaidi (1991) opposite Harish. Her next big hit was Anari (1993) and during this time she made news with a fight with her Andaz Apna Apna (1994) co-star, actress Raveena Tandon. She had a series of hit comedies between 1994 and '97 starting with Raja Babu (1994) and ending with Hero No. 1 (1997) with Govinda and director David Dhawan. She hit the big time with the super success of Raja Hindustani (1996) and further consolidated her career with Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). Today she is the reigning megastar of Hindi cinema leaving her contemporaries like Manisha Koirala and Raveena Tandon far behind. In Fiza (2000) she surprised many with an excellent performance showing great emotional range and depth.

Karisma Kapoor Trivia

She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress 1996 for her role as Arthi in Raja Hindustani (1996). Karisma has won the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) as also the Filmfare and Zee award in the same category. Her great grandfather (Prithviraj Kapoor), her grandfather (Raj Kapoor) and his two brothers (Shammi & Shashi), her mother (Babita), her father (Randhir) and his two brothers (Rishi & Rajiv) have all been film stars over the last fifty years and her sister (Kareena) have been acting in Bollywood flicks keeping it all within the family. Granddaughter of Raj Kapoor. Hindi megastar. Was offered Rani Mukherjee's role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Older sister of Kareena Kapoor. Her green eyes are the trademark of the Kapoor family. She was the first woman and the fifth generation in the Kapoor's clan to have green eyes. Dated Ajay Devgan. [1994] Dated Abhishek Bachchan. [2000] Daughter of actor and director Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor. Formerly engaged to Abhishek Bachchan (2002) Great grand-daughter of film actor Prithviraj Kapoor and great great granddaughter of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor. She is the 4th in line of a generation of filmstars (a world record). Had her own tv serial on StarPlus India called "Karishma." She played three different roles. Gave birth to a baby girl, Samiera, on March 9th, 2005 in Bombay, India. Did not attend her cousin, Riddhima Kapoor's wedding on Wednesday 25 January 2006. Also absent from this ceremony were her mother, Babita, and sister, Kareena. Riddhima is the daughter of her uncle Rishi Kapoor and aunt, Neetu Singh. Her nickname "lolo" is from the Hollywood actress "Gina Lollobrigida"

 

Vidya Balan Biography

Vidya Balan is a Tamilian from Kerala. She is from the Iyer community. She comes from a middleclass family from Palghat, on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Vidya did her schooling from St Antony's School and later on joined St Xavier's College from where she graduated in sociology. When she was doing her MA from Mumbai University, she was offered a role in a Malayalam film titled Chakram with Mohanlal, one of Vidyas favorite actors. However, the project was shelved mid-way and Vidya had to wait for few more years to make her movie debut. She made her debut as a model in a Surf Excel advertisement in 1998. She has acted in scores of ad films, most of which were directed by Pradeep Sarkar. A couple of months later, she featured in three music videos (again directed by Sarkar) for Euphoria, Shubha Mudgal and Pankaj Udhas. Vidya also acted in Ashok Pandits TV serial Hanste Khelte and Ektaa Kapoor's Hum Paanch. In the meantime, she acted in Bengali movie Bhaalo Theko with actor Joy Sengupta. She even won the best actressAnand Lok Puraskar in Kolkata for her performance in the movie. It was in Mumbai, during a pop concert, when filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra approached her to play the female lead in his movie Parineeta, to be directed by Pradeep Sarkar. Vidya had to go through 40 screen tests and 17 make-up shoots before she was finally chosen for the lead role in the film.

Vidya Balan Trivia

A Tamilian from Kerala, she hails from the Iyer community in Palghat, on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Did her schooling from St. Antony's School and later on at St. Xavier's College where she graduated in Sociology. She soon started work on her MA from Mumbai University when she was offered a role in a Malayalam film starring Mohanlal, but it was later shelved due to issues with the director. Speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil. After filming Parineeta (2005), can also speak Bengali quite well. Listed as number 8 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)

 

John Abraham Biography

Born in Mumbai, India, on 17th December 1972, John Abraham is one of the most successful male models in India. His father is a Christian from Aluva, Kerala, and his mother is from Iran. Being Catholic, his father added the name Abraham to his son John as a mark of respect to the first patriarch and progenitor of the Hebrew people in the Bible.That name gave him a noted stand when he entered the modeling field. His revolutionary looks, macho body, baby smiles, and nice character made him the highest-paid supermodel in India. Being a hot star in the modeling world, he made his film debut in 2003. Not like usual Bollywood heroes who debut in male-oriented action features, he accepted the erotic and emotional Jism (2003). Unfortunately the film did not do well, but his work was noticed widely. Later the same year came the paranormal Saaya (2003) and romantic Paap (2003), neither of which did well at box office.His first blockbuster smash hit came in the year 2004 when he played the antihero Kabir in Dhoom (2004).

John Abraham Trivia

Indian supermodel His voice was dubbed by another actor in his first film Jism (2003). Is a vegetarian Is half South Indian and half Persian: Father is a Christian from Kerala, mother belongs to India's Parsee community. Was approached by Rajiv Rai for the lead role in Asambhav (2004). Before he went to modeling he was working as a media planner for an ad agency. Girl friend is Indian model-actress Bipasha Basu. Turned down the role of Rohan in Nazar (2005).

 

Sneha Ullal Biography

Sneha has been born and brought up in Muscat in the Persian Gulf, though her parents are of Indian origin. She caught the public's attention when she was in grade 8 school, when they noticed her uncanny resemblance to Miss World Aishwarya Rai. Then her mom and sister re-located to Bombay, & she started studying in MMK College. She got a phone call from Bollywood actor Salman Khan, which she almost decided to dismiss as a prank by fellow collegians, but decided to check him out. And this changed her life forever. Sneha, now 18 years of age, has her first movie due for release shortly "Lucky: No Time For Love", with the lead hero no other than Salman Khan. And the other movie is "Aryan" with she co-stars with Sohail Khan.

Sneha Ullal Trivia
She had never wanted to be an actress. Her family didn't know a thing about Hindi movies since they were interested in Hollywood films.

 

Juhi Chawla Biography

A certain class and benevolence has always separated Juhi Chawla from her ilk. Her upbringing in a family where education, etiquette and propriety were given their due importance, Juhi was bound to imbibe all the sophistication to cultivate herself as a true lady. A mother heading the hospitality of the Taj Group, primary education in Mumbai's Fort Convent, college education in HR and Sydenham and all those growing up years in South Mumbai led to the formation of the refined young actress of Bollywood. Before she became a heartthrob of the nation with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Juhi contested for Femina Miss India and won the crown. In 1984 she went to Miami representing India at the Miss Universe Pageant. Though she did not win the title, she came back home loaded with experience, which she shared with the viewers on television. Though a beauty queen, Juhi successfully managed to steer clear of a sexy image and carved a niche of the innocent, vivacious girl in pigtails. She refused to star in films that could project her as a sexy and glamorous star. Lootere, for example, is one film which Juhi wasn't keen on doing as she thought it would ruin her 'girl' image. After friends cajoled her into doing it Juhi acquired the glamour tag too. There has been no looking back since then. Yash Chopra signed Juhi for Darr a film which consolidated the actress's star value. On the personal front, Juhi is a thorough friend. Her commitment and a sense of attachment to her friends is for life. According to filmi journo and Chawla's college mate, Omar Qureshi, Juhi is a person to stick by her friends, newcomers or stars. That is how her firm friendship with Shah Rukh Khan started. SRK has ever been grateful to the star Juhi for agreeing to work opposite him, a newcomer then, in Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. The story of a sparky showdown between the actress and her first ever filmi friend, Aamir Khan, is quite famous. It is sad that such good friends (it is told that Juhi refused to proceed with any of her family celebrations till Aamir and his wife arrived) never really got back. It just took Aamir to crack a joke at Juhi's expense when the actress was not in a good frame of mind. That was it. She blew it off. And the sensitive Aamir never really forgave her. History of that sort should not repeat itself. Juhi's trustworthiness and her trusting self makes her a precious friend to lose. A quality that will keep her embedded on people's minds long after the star Juhi fades away into oblivion.

Juhi Chawla Trivia
Married to Jay Mehta, a millionaire industrialist in India. One daughter with Jay Mehta. Miss India 1984. Was India's top model. Still doing movies for more than 20 years, no model has lasted as long as she has in the Indian film industry. One brother, Sanjeev. National Costume Winner at Miss Universe 1984. Formed a popular on-screen pair with Aamir Khan