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Ali Fazal is a renowned Indian model and actor born in New Delhi and brought up in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Since his parents were separated, he spent most of his childhood with his maternal grandparents.
Fazal studied for a few years at International Indian School, Dammam, and then at La Martiniere College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He then completed his studies at The Doon School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, where he explored acting. He was an active basketball player during this time. After he fractured his leg, he started participating in school plays. He participated in a school play based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest, where he got the role of Trinculo, the jester. After Doon, Fazal moved to Mumbai and graduated in Economics from St. Xavier's College.
Fazal made his screen debut in the English language film The Other End of the Line (2007) in 2007. And he debuted in the Hindi film industry with a small role as Joy Lobo in 3 Idiots (2009). He appeared next in Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011), Roshan Abbas-directed romantic film produced by Shah Rukh Khan production house, Red Chillies Entertainment.
In Fukrey (2013), a contemporary comedy film, Fazal's appeared as Zafar, a struggling musician. In 2014, Fazal, as Tasawur, appeared opposite Vidya Balan in the comedy-drama Bobby Jasoos (2014). He got the lead role in the movie Khamoshiyan (2015). He also appeared in his first American film, Furious 7 (2015). He then played the lead role opposite Diana Penty in Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016).
In 2017, Fazal appeared in the sequel Fukrey Returns (2017). He did another remarkable film in 2017, Victoria & Abdul (2017), in which he played the role of Abdul Karim, an Indian servant in the British-American film. This movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2017.
In 2018, he appeared in the sequel Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi (2018) and played Guddu Pandit in the web series Mirzapur (2018). Fazal became famous as Guddu Pandit because of his much-appreciated performance in the crime thriller released on Amazon Prime Video.
In 2020 he appeared in Mirzapur season 2, where he continued as Guddu Pandit. In 2021 he turned producer and established Pushing Buttons Studios, his film production company, along with Richa Chadha.
He was also cast as Andrew Katchadourian in the film Death on the Nile (2022), inspired by Agatha Christie's novel. The same year, he married renowned actress Richa Chadha in Lucknow.
Fazal made it to The Times of India's "Most Desirable Man" listing in 2014. He also walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week in 2015. He won an award in 2017 at the Hamptons International Film Festival in the Variety 10 Actors to Watch category. In 2018, he won the Most Beautiful Couple of the Year at Vogue Beauty Awards with his wife, Richa Chadha.- Shruti Sharma was born on 5 July 1994 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Pagglait (2021), Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019) and Gathbandhan (2019).
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Sikandar Kher was born on 31 October 1984 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Monica, O My Darling (2022), 24: India (2013) and Devdas (2002).- Kritika Bharadwaj was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is known for Mismatched (2020), Yodha (2024) and Rashmi Rocket (2021).
- Aayushi Jaiswal (Born on 27 August 1996) is an Indian Actress and model who stars primarily in Web Series. She is best known for her work in MX player's show Criminal Life season 1 and Martial Abuse(2019). Aayushi Jaiswal also lead some Ullu web series like Fantasy Call Hotspot, Hotspot Charr Charr and Kamar Ki Naap Charmsukh.
She was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She starts her acting career in Marital Abuse short movie released in 2019. She rose to fame after staring at the Ullu web series. Her web series Kamar Ki Naap, Charmsukh become viral after being released.Aayushi was very bold and gave one sensational performance in the web episode 'Kamar Ki Naap'. - Urfi Javed is an Indian television actress. She is popular for the role she played in the television series Yeh Hai Aashiqui . She appeared in the comedy-drama Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania as Avni Pant in 2016. Currently she is doing Chandra Nandni as princess Chhaya in 2016 and Meri Durga as Arti in 2017.
Born and brought up in Lucknow. Urfi did her schooling from City Montessori School, Lucknow and then she did her mass communication from Amity University. She was working in Delhi as an assistant to a fashion designer and then came to Mumbai. - Music Artist
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Cliff Richard burst onto the rock'n'roll world in 1958 with his hit single 'Move It'. He was then known as Britain's answer to Elvis Presley. His first film was Serious Charge (1959) followed by Expresso Bongo (1959), Wonderful to Be Young! (1961) and Summer Holiday (1963).
The latter two films were both massive hits for Cliff in Britain and overseas where Cliff was now a major pop star. His next film, Swingers' Paradise (1964) was not as successful as his other films. His later films were Finders Keepers (1966), Two a Penny (1967) and Take Me High (1973). Cliff has retained his popularity in most parts of the world (except the US) and has had nearly 150 hit singles in the UK charts.- Anahita Bhooshan was born on 14 March 1997 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for The Pickup Artist (2019), Congrats My Ex! (2023) and Seethayanam (2022).
- Born and brought up in Lucknow, Aahana moved to Mumbai during her childhood making the shift from LaMartiniere Girls College, Lucknow to Mary Immaculate Girls High School, Mumbai.
Soon after she completed school, she involved herself with the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai where she eventually realized that the stage is her first love. From being a backstage helper to selling tickets, she enjoyed every aspect of the wondrous world of Theatre.
Even after a degree in Commerce and Economics and a vocational advertising diploma from HR College, Mumbai, Aahana knew a desk job wouldn't cut it for her. She joined the first batch of Whistling Woods to learn everything there is to know about acting and to further solidify her talents.
Her professional stint with theatre began with Akvarious Productions and she went on to do several plays with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre company - Motley - where she played leading roles in productions such as 'By George' and 'Arms and the Man'. Her strong passion for theatre continues and she is part of the acclaimed production 'Sir Sir Sarla' since 2012 which is still running to house fulls shows.
In 2013, she was awarded an opportunity to work on a series that would change the landscape of Indian television - "Yudh" - a 20-episode mini series with Anurag Kashyap starring the legend himself Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Aahana plays the lead role of Mr. Bachchan's daughter.
She has dabbled with almost every medium of entertainment, whether as a lead in Agent Raghav- Crime Branch, a television show on AND TV or as a host in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. A star in the world of OTT and a glorious filmography to her name.
She tasted stardom with 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' a film that changed her life in 2017. After battling censorship followed by a ban, it finally released to packed houses in India making it a sleeper hit. Every role that has followed has not only challenged her as an actor but the audiences have loved and appreciated her. She's been a part of hit shows like Betaal on Netflix, Inside Edge on Amazon, Rangbaaz on Zee 5, Marzi on Voot Select.
Her hit films include The Accidental Prime Minister where she portrayed the role of Priyanka Gandhi, Khuda Hafiz where she played an arabic officer 'Tamena Hamid' for which she spoke in arabic and performed her own stunts for the first time.
She's playing the lead in the much awaited remake of the hit french series Call my Agent and Madhur Bhandarkar's India Lockdown. - Actress
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Sakshi Benipuri is an Indian actor born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She grew up in city of nawabs amidst the ambience of poetry, literature and etiquette. She studied fashion form NIFT, Delhi and followed that with a stint as a fashion stylist. She then moved to Mumbai to professionally start out as an actor. She has trained with Acting Coach 'Saurabh Sachdeva' at 'Barry John Acting Studio' then at the 'Actor's Truth' and performed in their theatre production called, 'Mugalatein.' She is trained in classical Indian singing and the Kathak dance form . She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Urdu and Bajjika (dialect language of Maithili).- Nandini Singh was born on 7 August 1980 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Kesar (2002), Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) and Platform (1993).
- Kanchan Awasthi was born in Lucknow, Uttarpradesh, India. She is known for Gunwali Dulhaniya (2019), Ankur Arora Murder Case (2013) and Raat Baaki Hai (2021).
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Born in Lucknow, India, Waris Hussein moved to England at age nine with his parents. He later attended Cambridge and at 21 started as a trainee director with BBC, where his mother, the late Attia Hussein, worked. In addition to reading news in Hindi, she was also the station's dramatic star--translating William Shakespeare in Urdu and Hindi--as well as an author. Young Hussein, too, was influenced by his mother's artistic abilities and knew very early on that he wanted to be a director. After starting in television with work on Doctor Who (1963) (including directing the very first episode, An Unearthly Child (1963)), Hussein moved on to film, directing such legends as Lord Laurence Olivier, Bette Davis and Joan Plowright.
While considering himself a British filmmaker, Hussein has worked both sides of the Atlantic, as well as in the country of his birth, India.- Pankhuri Awasthi was born on 31 March 1991 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Razia Sultan (2015), Gud Se Meetha Ishq (2022) and Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013). She has been married to Gautam Rode since 2018.
- Nivedita Bhattacharya was born on 21 July 1970 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai (2017), Aiyaary (2018) and Sona Spa (2013). She is married to Kay Kay Menon.
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Aparna Sharma is an Indian actress. She grew up living in various places across India, including Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, due to the transferable nature of her father's job in the Indian Air Force. Her father's last posting was in Mumbai, where Sharma and her family settled down after his retirement.
Sharma completed her secondary education at the Air Force School in Delhi. She enrolled as a history major at Sri Venkateswara College in Delhi but opted out of the course after she moved to Mumbai in 2005. She eventually graduated in commerce.
Sharma's foray into modelling began in Delhi. She modelled for Sony products and did a few shoots for HT City and Delhi Times. After shifting to Mumbai, she participated in the Femina Miss India contest (2005) and made it to the top 10 finalists.
She quit modelling and joined Air India as an air hostess. She travelled with the airline company for two years before leaving and joining Kishore Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting classes.
Sharma's modelling career resumed when the Elite model management company signed her. She has appeared in TV commercials for brands like Coke, Parle Monaco, Samsung Mobile, ESPN Brand Film, Chik Satin Shampoo, and more.
Eventually, she ventured into the film industry. Her debut movie was Guddu Ki Gun (2015) opposite Kunal Kemmu, produced by Eminox Media and directed by Shiirshak S. Anand and Shantanu Ray Chhibber. She has also been a part of movies like Ek (2019) and Rum Pum Posshh (2020).- Pranay Pachauri was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for The Girl at the Airport (2023), Shershaah (2021) and The Kerala Story (2023). He has been married to Sehaj Kaur Maini since 9 December 2023.
- Aarti Singh was born on 5 April 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Waaris (2016), Parichay: Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka (2011) and Aladin (2009). She is married to Dipak Chauhan.
- Juhi Babbar was born on 20 July 1979 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Ghar Ki Baat Hain (2009), Kash... Aap Hamare Hote (2003) and Aiyaary (2018). She has been married to Anup Soni since 14 March 2011. She was previously married to Bejoy Nambiar.
- Srishti Shrivastava was born on 21 September 1993 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Gully Boy (2019), Girliyapa (2016) and Gulabo Sitabo (2020).
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Manoj was born in the Punjabi-speaking Tuli family on July 11, 1956, a brother to two sisters. His father is the legendary Bollywood mega-star, Rajendra Kumar Tuli, and is mother's name is Shukla. Manoj studied in Simla's Bishop Cotton School.
After completing his education, his father launched him in a lead role in Love Story (1981) opposite Vijayata Pandit, the sister of Bollywood actress, Sulakshana Pandit. The movie did very well, and catapulted him to fame virtually overnight. Thus, Kumar Gaurav was born and thronged by females of all ages.
Hoping to follow in his father's footsteps, Kumar signed a number of films, mostly in romantic lead roles, but all of them failed.
He then got married to Namrata Dutt, the daughter of Bollywood mega-actors, Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt. Shortly thereafter, the duo became parents of two daughters, Saachi and Siya.
His father attempted to re-launch his son's career in Phool (1993), which also failed. He did appear in Naam (1986) and Kaante (2002) but was overshadowed by his brother-in-law, Sanjay Dutt, and other Bollywood mega-stars respectively.
His father passed away on July 12, 1999.
Kumar, who has since then appeared in a Hollywood movie Guiana 1838 (2004) has two other movies listed for release during the year 2009. After ensuring his daughters' marriages, he would prefer spending his spare time fishing with a kerosene-lit lantern.- Gungun Uprari was born on 9 December 1980 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar (2013), Gangaa (2015) and Paramavatar Shri Krishna (2017).
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Sudhir Mishra was born on 22 January 1959 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), Calcutta Mail (2003) and Dharavi (1992).- Music Department
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Talat Mahmood was born on 24 February 1924 in Lucknow, India. He was an actor and composer, known for Sujata (1960), Baaz (1953) and Shirin Farhad (1956). He died on 9 May 1998 in Bombay, India.- Surendra Pal is an Indian film and television character actor who works in Hindi films and TV series. He is best known for his roles of Dronacharya in Mahabharat, Amatya Rakshas in Chanakya, Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktiman and Daksha in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev.One of his most notable roles on TV was that of Vikranta Jabbar. He played Vikranta Jabbar in Ramsay Brothers produced horror TV serial Zee Horror Show's episode Saya.
- First movie done by Aditi Sharma was Khanna & Iyer (2007) in lead role as Nandini Iyer followed by role opposite main protagonist in Black & White (released in 2008). Next major appearance was in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl as Saira Rashid in 2011. Aditi Sharma has also acted in television serials including protagonist in Gangaa (2015), Katha Ankahee (2022) and major role in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.
- Lata Sabharwal was born on 4 December 1975 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) and Vivah (2006). She is married to Sanjeev Seth.
- Kushal was the first runner-up of Grasim Mr. India contest held in 2005. He has acted in Star Plus's daily show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna as Virat Singh Vadhera and also Beyhadh as Arjun Sharma with Jennifer Winget as Maya. Tandon participated in Nach Baliye 5 along with Elena Boeva.
Kushal Tandon is participating in the seventh season of the reality television show, Bigg Boss where he has publicly proposed to co contestant Gauhar Khan. - Actress
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Tia Bajpai was born on 23 May 1989 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress and writer, known for Identity Card (2014), Lanka (2011) and The Secret Dimension (2023).- Actor
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Sooraj Pancholi was born on 5 July 1990 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Hero (2015), Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Time to Dance (2021).- Ranveer Brar was born on 8 February 1978 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Modern Love Mumbai (2022), The Buckingham Murders (2023) and Ma Kasum. He is married to Pallavi.
- Zoya Afroz is an Indian actress and model working predominantly in the Hindi film industry. Apart from films, she worked in the television industry and made her OTT debut in 2021. Furthermore, she has starred in several music videos throughout the years.
Afroz studied at RN Shah High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She got her undergraduate degree in commerce from Mithibai College, Mumbai.
Afroz debuted in the television industry with the series Kora Kagaz (1998) in 1998. She went on to work as a child artist in Bollywood with Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) and was a part of Mann - Soul's Heart (1999), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) and From Tia with Love (2005).
Later, she appeared in the hit fantasy television series Son Pari (2000) as Fruity's friend. She also played the role of Goddess Parvati in the series Jai Mata Ki on DD National.
Afroz ventured into the Punjabi industry at 17 with the film Sadi Gali Aaya Karo (2015). She made her Bollywood debut as an adult with the film, The Xpose (2014) alongside Himesh Reshammiya, Irrfan Khan, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Sonali Raut.
She went on to appear in other Bollywood films like Sweetiee Weds NRI (2017), Contact Killer (2020), Kabaad- The Coin (2021) etc.
She debuted in the Tamil film industry with Thamizhan Endru Sol.
Afroz made her OTT debut with the web series Matsya Kaand (2021) on MX Player and went on to appear in Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy (2022)as Jamila on Zee 5.
She also appeared in several music videos, including Gajendra Verma: Raati Saanu (2018) by Gajendra Verma, Suno Na (2020) by Arko Pravo Mukherjee and Neeti Mohan, Galat Bande (2020) by R. Nait, Kulwinder Billa: Dil Lai La (2021) by Kulwinder Billa, Rab Kare Tu Bhi (2021) by Yograj Koushal, etc.
Afroz participated in the Femina Miss Indore Contest 2013 at 18. She won the contest, participated in the Femina Miss India 2013 and was crowned the second runner-up. She won the title of Miss India International 2013 in the Femina Miss India 2013 contest.
She also participated in the Glamanand Supermodel India contest, winning many titles, including best evening gown, top model and miss glamorous eyes.
She also represented India in the Miss International 2022 contest held in Japan.
Afroz won the Beauty Queen of the Year at the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Awards in 2013 and the best actress at the Life OK Screen Awards in 2013 for The Xpose (2012). - Actress
Megha Gupta was born on 13 May 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Fan (2016), Main Teri Parchhain Hoon (2008) and Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg (2009). She was previously married to Siddhant Karnick and Aditya Shroff.- Norman Chappell was born on 31 December 1925 in Lucknow, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Journey to the Unknown (1968), Journey to Midnight (1968) and Fire Crackers (1964). He died on 21 July 1983 in London, England, UK.
- Marc Zuber was born on 5 May 1944 in Lucknow, India. He was an actor, known for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), State of Emergency (1975) and Accident (1978). He died on 28 May 2003 in London, England, UK.
- Deeksha Joshi is an Indian actress from Gujarat who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry. She made her acting debut in 2017 with the film Shubh Aarambh, followed by Karsandas Pay & Use (2017), Sharato Lagu (2018), and Dhunki (2019).
Early life Deeksha was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh as the daughter of Hem Joshi and Rashmi Joshi. Later her family moved to Ahmedabad, she did her schooling at Eklavya School, Ahmedabad, and studied English Literature at St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad.
She will make her Hindi Film debut with the Ranveer Singh starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar directed by Divyang Thakkar - Actress
Rita Bhaduri was born on 4 November 1955 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She was an actress, known for Raja (1995), Nagin Aur Suhagan (1979) and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994). She died on 17 July 2018 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Sumona Chakravarti is an Indian actress known for her role of Natasha Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. She is the winner of Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, a comedy show on Sony Entertainment Television, along with her partner Kapil Sharma. She has done her schooling from Loreto Convent,Lucknow and graduation from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Her theatrical debut came in an English musical play opera, "Da Dating Truths" in 2009. She has also worked in many ad films.
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Sudhanshu Pandey Looks every inch The Leo Leonine Personality that he is. This 6'2 tall, Arched Pointed Longed Nosed, Gorgeous Light- Eyed Model with a Superb Voice (That Can Very Well Carry Both The Dialogues and Singing Like a Master Supreme) & Mindblowing Terrific Personality had quit his studies & left the cooler climes of the hill stations (he did his education in Nainital and Kumaon) to achieve something in life. Starting out with endless ramp shows, where he set the stage on fire with his striking good looks, he did print media ads as well, and even walked the ramp for an international fashion show. From a state-level badminton player to a model to a singer and now an actor, the journey has been packed with a lot of punch and action for this handsome guy. Born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh, Sudhanshu Pandey started his career at the age 19.
An athlete, he played badminton at the state-level and was almost selected for the U.P. State team when he was a youthful bopping teen, till his parents insisted that he pay attention to his education and obtain a good job. They just did not believe that he could survive on a career in sports.
Completing his college education at Kumaon University, he experienced a period of restlessness. By a quirk of fate, he saw an ad for models in a Mumbai-based magazine. One call was all it took and he was well on his way from Nain-ital to Delhi and then to Mumbai, snapping up several modelling contracts and strutting the catwalks all over the country, Europe and Singapore.
Good looks in the modelling industry are sine qua non, and it was Sudhanshu's overwhelming personality, packaged in such facial & physical perfection that bagged him modelling assignments, despite not having a smidgeon of experience. He was always smart & spotaneous at interviews.
For those who find his name unfamiliar, one can cite innumerable ads he's done - the first one that comes to mind being the San Miguel Beer ad.. It was after the San Miguel Beer TV commercial that the media and swooning girls went into a frenzied overdrive. The commercial and its subsequent media blitz put him on the male-model-lead map, He was given the title of the new Errol Flynn. Says an associate, "He's so good looking when he faces the camera (that) an incandescence comes bursting forth." then the Tarla Dalal cookery show on Sony Television, and oh so many 'Suitings' ads because his face, frame and form make him the ideal clothes horse - Bhilwara Suitings (His 1st Ad Which gave him Rave Reviews), Digjam, Oxemberg, Monte Carlo, et al. He wears his clothes with a casual and careless attitude. he also did ads for other popular products like Nivea & Ceat Tyres and has also done fashion shows for Rohit Bal, Ashish Soni, J.J. Walaya including international shows for Gabanna, John Franco Ferry etc. He was also a singer in the rock group 'The Band Of Boys'. But three years and an album later, he quit from the band.
He has done some music videos (the famous Pankaj Udhas song titled 'Maikhane' where he rolled from one end of the screen to the other in drunken revelry along with his buddy), and a song for a Colonial Cousins album too.
As Far As Sudhanshu's Acting Career He Has Acted in The Films like: Unns, Humrahi, Dhara, Ek Noor (Punjabi), Pehchaan The Face Of Truth, Yakeen, Singh is King, Myth, Sky Ki Umeed, Khiladi 420 (Debut Movie) , Singham, Murder 2, Tell Me Oh Khuda, Rajdhani Express etc & Tv Serials such as: Jhansi Ki Rani, Shobha Somnath Ki, Yeh Meri Life Hai, Akela, Monica Mogre Case Files, Dishayen, Rishtey, Kanyadaan, Tarla Dalal, Veera, CID Special Bureau etc- Writer
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Juhi is among India's most coveted screenwriters. She started her career as a freelance illustrator with The Times of India. She has previously been the creative director at leading advertising agencies including McCann and Bates. She made her feature debut by writing the story, screenplay, and dialogues for the romantic comedy Vicky Donor directed by Shoojit Sircar. In addition to winning several awards for Best Story, she was also awarded the IRDS Film award for social concern for Vicky Donor. She continued to collaborate with Shoojit Sircar, writing dialogues for political thriller Madras Cafe, the screenplay for the comedy drama Piku, screenplay and dialogues for the feature October and the dramedy Gulabo Sitabo. Juhi received two National Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Dialogue for Piku, which starred Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Irrfan Khan. In 2017, she wrote the Hindi dialogues for the critically-acclaimed film The Song of Scorpions starring Irrfan Khan. Juhi has written the dialogues for The Sky is Pink, directed by Shonali Bose and starring Priyanka Chopra. She received the Filmfare award for Best Dialogues for the feature film Gulabo Sitabo, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana, available worldwide on Amazon Prime Video. She has written dialogues for a feature script written by Sonia Bahl for Fox Star Studios, and most recently wrote the story for the popular Amazon Prime thriller Hush Hush. Juhi is currently developing a few films with leading production houses.- Saumya Tiwari was born on 27 July 1996 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Charmsukh (2019) and Tenali Rama (2017).
- Anaika Soti was born on 14 January 1991 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014), Kee (2019) and Semma Botha Aagatha (2018).
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Neelesh Misra was born on 5 May 1973 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a writer, known for Barfi! (2012), Bodyguard (2011) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010). He is married to Yamini Misra.- Composer
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Regarded as a pioneer of Indian music, Naushad Ali was one of the one of the first and foremost composers in the history of Bollywood. Since 1937, he was composing music for films that, along with his music, formed the very foundation and core of Bollywood. He is also known for introducing the legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi to the world and transfiguring them into the icons they are today. While he did less than a hundred films during his lifetime, 26 of those films went on to celebrate jubilees, some of them making golden and even diamond jubilees!
He was born on December 25, 1919, in the city of Lucknow. From early childhood, he was an avid film buff, listening to the live orchestras that accompanied silent films back then. He studied classical Indian music under renowned musicians like Ustad Ghurbat Ali, Ustad Yusuf Ali, and Ustad Babban Saheb, and began composing music for amateur theatrical groups like the Windsor Music Entertainers. He also spent much of his time repairing harmoniums.
In the late 1930s, he came to Bombay to be a success as a musician. But he had to struggle to make it to the top. Initially he faced rebuffs, and had to endure periods of utter deprivation. Naushad even spent nights sleeping on footpaths before he finally secured a job as a pianist in composer Mushtaq Hussain 's orchestra. Composer Khemchand Prakash took him on as his assistant and taught him, an act for which he remained extremely grateful throughout his life. Soon, Naushad got his break with the film Prem Nagar (1940), but it was only with Sharda (1942) that he got attention. The film Ratan (1944) took him right to the top, and from then on he could produce blockbuster songs for appropriately smash hit films, most notably films made by either Abdul Rashid Kardar or Mehboob Khan.
Naushad's style was renowned for his ability to incorporate classical rhythms into his symphonies. He based his music upon the "ragas" that formed a basis in Indian classical music, and thus his music took on complex formations and . His taste for classical music was legendary - in the Mughal musical Baiju Bawra (1952), he used actual classical singers to sing his ghazals. In spite of his classical tendencies, he could also keep up with the times and adapt Western techniques and instruments into his music, as heard in the films Jadoo (1951) and Mere Mehboob (1963). Naushad was also among the first to use the techniques of sound mixing, of separate recording of vocal and music tracks in playback singing, and using background scores to enhance characters' moods and dialogues through music.
Naushad's career continued at a steady peak throughout the 1950s and 1960s, with some of his melodies being featured in now-perennial classics like the Mughal period films Baiju Bawra (1952) and Mughal-E-Azam (1960) and the epic Mother India (1957). Unfortunately and to his distaste the times were changing and demanded more fast-paced, peppier tunes, and Naushad had to struggle to keep his music pure and classical. In fact for Saathi (1968), he was persuaded, against his will, to re-record two of his songs to pep up their pace and their appeal. It was due to this uncompromising attitude towards his music that he would only compose less than a hundred films in his lifetime.
In the 1960s, he composed for Dilip Kumar 's dacoit drama Gunga Jumna (1961), which became a smash hit in India. However, both Kumar's and Naushad's days were numbered, and as their films came unstuck at the box-office, their fortunes dwindled. Naushad was still held in high regard, but he was now given mostly period films, most notably the courtesan romance Pakeezah (1972). However, he still gave his all in his efforts and he continued composing for films right through to the 1990s. He received the Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Award in 1981 for his lifetime contribution to Bollywood cinema and in 2004, when Mughal-E-Azam (1960) was re-released in colour, he was on hand along with Dilip Kumar - to attend the premiere and revive their days of glory.
In early 2006, Naushad was admitted to Ninavati Hospital after complaints of uneasiness, and on 5 May 2006, he died of old age. His last film, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story (2005), while receiving mixed reviews, was greatly praised for its musical score. Even in today's fast-moving world, people still found something special in his music. Such is the hallmark of a truly great composer...- Additional Crew
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