Bollywood Actors: 2012

Wednesday 18 July 2012

Ram Charan Tej

Ram Charan Tej Biography
Ram Charan Teja Konidala (Telugu: రామ్ చరణ్) is an Indian film actor. He is the son of Tollywood actor Chiranjeevi. He made his debut as lead actor in 2007 with Chirutha. He is the brand ambassador for Pepsi and Airtel in Andhra Pradesh.
Career

Ram Charan made his film debut in 2007 with Chirutha, which was directed by Puri Jagannadh. The movie showed a good performance at the box office. Charan's performance was well-received and eventually received Filmfare Best Male Debut (South) and Nandi Special Jury Award for the role. His second film, S. S. Rajamouli's Magadheera (2009), emerged a critical as well as huge commercial success.[4] [5] This film broke all records and ran for an uninterrupted 300 plus days, and became the highest grossing Telugu film earning around Indian Rupee symbol.svg 100 crore. The movie was a show stealer at South Indian Filmfare awards for the year 2009 with six awards and Ram Charan getting the Filmfare Best Actor Award and Nandi Jury Award .[6]. The dubbed version of ‘Magadheera’,Maaveeran also After the mega block buster Magadheera, Ram Charan came with a romantic entertainer Orange, released on November 26, 2010. The flick was directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar and produced by Nagendra Babu.The movie didn't do well at the box office.

Presently, Ram Charan is all set to play the lead under Sampath Nandi's direction. The movie is being jointly produced by Paras Jain and NV Prasad under Super Good Films banner. The title of the film has been framed as ‘Rachaa’. Ram Charan recently went to USA for a couple of months to get himself trained in various martial arts. The movie is in production phase and producers are planning to release the movie by the end of this year. Tamannaah Bhatia will be the female lead.

Ram Charan Tej

Ram Charan Tej weds Upasana - Sangeet Red Carpet Live

Mahesh Babu at Ramcharan & Upasana wedding reception - Tv9

Raj Babbar

Raj Babbar Biography
Raj Babbar (Hindi: राज बब्बर; Punjabi: ਰਾਜ ਬੱਬਰ ; born 23 June 1952) is a Hindi & Punjabi film actor since 1977 and the current Member of Parliament from Firozabad which he won by defeating Dimple Yadav wife of Akhilesh Yadav & daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav.[1] This is his fourth term as MP, in previous terms he was the part of Samajwadi Party.
Acting life

He was trained in the Method school of acting at NSD, which is involved in Street Theatre. After his training in New Delhi he moved to Mumbai to try his luck. He started opposite one of the well known actresses of that time Reena Roy.

He also featured in the debut film of the then 13 year old Padmini Kolhapure. He became a consistent feature on the B.R. Chopra Banner; Nikaah with Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha, Aaj Ki Aawaz with Smita Patil with whom he had an affair with and subsequently married, despite being married with two children at the time.

He also achieved success in Punjabi cinema as he gave remarkable performances in Chan Pardesi (1980) and Long Da Lishkara (1986) - two arthouse movies, with serious themes treated in a realistic manner - a far cry from the melodramatic & almost hysterical tenor of most Punjabi films of the time.

He also appeared in many episodes of the famous Indian T.V. series of the 1980s, Mahabharat, as king Bharat.

He also starred in the hit Punjabi films Aasra Pyar Da (1983), Marhi Da Diva (1989), Mahaul Theek Hai (1999), Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000), Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005), and Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006). It has been said that Babbar often does Punjabi films for free, as an act of generosity to Punjabi cinema.

Raj Babbar

Raj Babbar in Tum Aur Main - Aitbaar

In conversation with Raj Babbar

Tuesday 17 July 2012

Rakesh Roshan

Rakesh Roshan Biography
Rakesh Roshan (Hindi: राकेश रोशन (born Rakesh Roshan Lal Nagrath on 6 September 1949 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) is a producer, director and former actor in Bollywood films who was born in a Hindu Kayastha family. Roshan is known for directing films with titles beginning with a "k".
A family business

Roshan's father was the Bollywood music director Roshan, and his younger brother, Rajesh Roshan, is also a music director. Rakesh is married to film actress Pinky, daughter of director J. Om Prakash. His son, Hrithik Roshan, is also an actor. Roshan also has a daughter, Sunaina.
Career
Roshan started his career as an actor making his debut in the 1970 film Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani. He acted in over 60 films throughout the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
Roshan set up his own production company Filmkraft in 1980 and their first production was Aap Ke Deewane (1980). He made his directorial debut with Khudgarz (1987) and went onto direct several box office hits such as Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) and Karan Arjun (1995). During this time he only acted occasionally in films and focused mostly on directing films by the mid 1990s. He launched his son Hrithik's career as an actor with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). This film, the highest grosser of 2000, entered the Limca Book of Records for the most number of awards won by a Bollywood film. He directed his son again in the 2003 science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya, and its sequel, the science fiction superhero film Krrish (2006) both of which were also very successful at the box office.[1] In 2008 he produced the film Krazzy 4. In 2010 he released a Bollywood meets Hollywood crossover film titled Kites. Another version of this film was released internationally, and known as Brett Ratner presents Kites: The Remix. This version was shorter, and mainly toned down the amount musical numbers.

Rakesh Roshan

Gulmohur Gar Tumhara Hota - Rakesh Roshan Song (duet)

Koi Roko Na - Rakesh Roshan, Priyatama Song

Raaj Kumar

Raaj Kumar Biography
Raaj Kumar (Hindi: राज कुमार, Urdu: راج کُمار), born Kulbushan Pandit (8 October 1926 – 3 July 1996) was an Indian actor in Hindi movies. Raaj Kumar started out as sub-inspector of Mumbai police in the late 1940s before he turned to acting with the 1952 film Rangili. He appeared in the Oscar-nominated 1957 film Mother India and went onto star in over 70 Hindi films in a career that spanned over four decades.
Career

In the early 1950s, he changed his name to Raaj Kumar, quit his job as a police inspector and turned to acting. He made his acting debut in Rangili (1952). After acting in a few more films over the next five years he starred in Mehboob Khan's Mother India (1957).

His performances include Shararat (1959), Paigham (1959), Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi (1960), Gharana (1961), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Waqt (1965), Hamraaz (1967), Neel Kamal (1968), Pakeezah (1972), Lal Patthar (1971), Heer Ranjha (1971), Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973), Ek Se Badh Kar Ek (1976), and Karmyogi (1978). He received Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Awards for Dil Ek Mandir and Waqt.

During the 1980s he appeared in Chambal Ki Kasam (1980), Kudrat (1981), Ek Nai Paheli (1984), Marte Dam Tak (1987), Jung Baaz (1989) and Police Public (1990).

In 1991 he appeared alongside Dilip Kumar in Saudagar. His last film appearance was in God and Gun (1995).

He was best known for his famous dialogue delivery and most of his dialogues were becoming proverb. He was calling everyone as Jani. His acting and dialogue delivery was so marvelous that actors like Amitabh Bachchan could not earn courage to work with him even for once in fear that Raj Kumar will pulverise him in the film.

Raaj Kumar

MOIN AKHTAR PASSED AWAY:RAJ KUMAR LIVE SHOW

Police Public(1990)--- Raaj kumar & Naseeruddin shah.

Puneet Issar

Puneet Issar Biography

Puneet Issar is an Indian actor and director, most famous for his role as Duryodhana in the TV adaptation (1988–1990) of the Mahabharata, and directing Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) starring Salman Khan.[1] His other notable roles are in Border, 1997 war film, directed by J. P. Dutta ] and second lead in cult indian horror film Purana Mandir in 1983 He started his career with the movie Coolie in 1983. During the filming an action sequence of this movie, he accidentally injured Amitabh Bachchan nearly fatally. [2][3] and suffered industry's backlash due to it. [4]

Issar starred as a villain in several movies (over 200 Hindi films and 100 regional) during the 1980s and 1990s, like Zakhmi Aurat, Jagruti, Kal ki Aawaz, Pale Khan, Teja, Prem Shakti and many more, which include the Mohanlal starrers Yodha and Pingami, Salman Khan starrers Sanam Bewafa, Chandramukhi and Suriyavanshi, Akshay Kumar starrer Aashant and multi-starrers like Kshatriya. He also played a villain in the Shahrukh Khan starrer Ram Jaane. He appeared in the hit war film Border. In 2004, he directed the movie Garv: Pride and Honour starring Salman Khan. He also starred in recent movies, like Krrish, Partner, Aryan ,Bachna Ae Haseeno and many more. He played the role of as Duryodhana in epic TV series, Mahabharat (1988–1990), directed by Ravi Chopra.

He played the Indian Superman in 1987, a Bollywood version of the Hollywood movies. He played the second lead in the cult Indian horror film Purana Mandir in 1983. Later he did many another horror movie's like Tehkhana in 1980's

He has also directed TV serials such as Hindustani and Jai Mata Ki starring Hema Malini. He has starred in over 12 TV serials like Junoon, Sahil, Noor Jahan, Vikram Aur Betaal and many more. He has appeared in over 1800 episodes on Indian television. He played the role of King Bimbisara in the feature film Gautama Buddha - The Life and Times of Gautama Buddha. He also starred in Left Right Left of the Indian Channel Sab TV. He has also worked in number of Punjabi films such as Rab Ne Banayian Jodiyan and many south-Indian films such as Indira the Tiger and The Gentleman.

He is currently[when?] directing his next film, I am Singh.He has also given a brilliant display of his acting skills in the mythological film SURYAPUTRA SHANIDEV,which was released in 1997. He is described as a pleasant and humble person by his co-stars like Nitish Bhardwaj and many more. He still remains an inspiration to one and all. He is currently working on a project in which he is the producer and also the actor. The movie is called "I AM SINGH"

Puneet Issar

Salman is a Darling... - Puneet Issar - Exclusive Interview on 'I am Singh'

Puneet Issar

Prithviraj Kapoor

Prithviraj Kapoor Biography
Prithviraj Kapoor (Hindi: कपूर, Pṛithvîrâj Kapûr, Marathi: पृथ्वीराज कपूर, 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was a pioneer of Indian theatre and of the Hindi film industry, who started his career as an actor, in the silent era of Hindi cinema, associated with IPTA and who founded Prithvi Theatres, a travelling theatre company based in Mumbai, in 1944.[1]

He was also the patriarch of the Kapoor family of Hindi films, five generations of which family, beginning with him, have played active roles in Hindi film industry. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1969 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1971 for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
Career

Prithviraj did his B.A. at Edwardes College, Peshawar, a feat that few of his descendants were destined to match. He also studied law as a graduate student for one year, but his heart was in the theatre. In 1928, with the help of a loan from his aunt, Prithviraj moved to the city of Bombay (present-day Mumbai) which is the hub of the Hindi film industry.

He acted as an extra in his first film role, though he grew up to get a lead role for his third Cinema Girl in 1929.[8] After featuring in nine silent films,[9] Kapoor did a supporting role in India's first film talkie, Alam Ara (1931). His performance in Vidyapati (1937) was much appreciated. His best-known performance is perhaps as Alexander the Great in Sohrab Modi’s Sikandar (1941). He also joined the only English theatrical company called 'J. Grant Anderson' which remained in India for a year.[8] Through all these years Prithviraj remained devoted to the theatre and performed on stage regularly. He developed a reputation as a fine actor on both stage and screen.

Prithviraj Kapoor

Mughal-e-Azam - Film Production & Premiere - K. Asif, Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala

Ep 5 – Prithviraj Kapoor : The Legendary Actor (100 Years Of Bollywood)