Thursday, 14 May 2015
ABOUT KAREENA KAPOOR
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor smiling away from the camera
Kapoor at an event for Channel V
in 2013
Born21 September 1980 (age 34)
Bombay
, Maharashtra
, India
Occupation
* Film actress
* fashion designer
* author
Years active2000–present
Spouse(s)Saif Ali Khan
(2012–present)
Parent(s)
* Randhir Kapoor
* Babita Kapoor
RelativesSee Kapoor family
*Kareena Kapoor* (pronounced [kəˈriːnaː kəˈpuːr]
; born 21 September 1980), also known by her married name *Kareena Kapoor Khan*, is an Indian actress who appears inBollywood
films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor
and Babita
, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor
. Noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of film genres
—from contemporary romantic comedies to crime dramas—Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards
, and has established herself as one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses.[1]
[2]
After making her acting debut in the 2000 war drama "Refugee
", Kapoor established herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema in 2001 with roles in the historical drama "Aśoka
" and theblockbuster
melodrama "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
". This initial success was followed by a series of commercial failures and repetitive roles, which garnered her negative reviews. The year 2004 marked a turning point for her when she played against type
in the role of a sex worker in the drama"Chameli
". She subsequently earned wide critical recognition for her portrayal of a riot victim in the 2004 drama "Dev
" and a character based onWilliam Shakespeare
's heroineDesdemona
in the 2006 crime film"Omkara
", following which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
for her performance in the 2007 romantic comedy
"Jab We Met
". Kapoor achieved further success by featuring as the female lead in four of India's top-grossing productions
—the 2009dramedy
"3 Idiots
", the 2010 comedy"Golmaal 3
", the 2011 romantic drama"Bodyguard
", and the 2011 science fiction "Ra.One
"—and received praise for her roles in the 2009 thriller "Kurbaan
"and the 2012 drama "Heroine
".
Married to actor Saif Ali Khan
, Kapoor's off-screen life is the subject of widespread coverage in India. She is known in the Indian media for being publicly outspoken and assertive, and is recognised for her contributions to the film industry through her fashion style and film roles. In addition to film acting, Kapoor is a stage performer and has contributed as a co-author to three books: an autobiographical memoir, and two nutrition guides. She has also launched her own clothing line in association with the retail chainGlobus
.
Early life and backgroundActing careerOther venturesPublic image and characterPerformances: technique and analysisFilmography and awardsEdit
Selected filmographyEdit
Main article: Kareena Kapoor Khan filmography
* "Refugee
" (2000)
* "Aśoka
" (2001)
* "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
" (2001)
* "Chameli
" (2003)
* "Dev
" (2004)
* "Omkara
" (2006)
* "Jab We Met
" (2007)
* "Kurbaan
" (2009)
* "3 Idiots
" (2009)
* "We Are Family
" (2010)
* "Golmaal 3
" (2010)
* "Heroine
" (2012)Awards and nominationsEdit
See also: List of awards and nominations received by Kareena Kapoor Khan
For her role in "Refugee", Kapoor was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
in 2000. She won theFilmfare Award for Special Performance
for "Chameli" (2003), and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress
for "Dev"(2004) and "Omkara" (2006). Kapoor received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
for "Jab We Met" (2007) and theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
for "We Are Family" (2010).
ABOUT DEEPIKA PADUKONE
Deepika Padukone
*
* Watch this pageA shot of Deepika Padukone looking away from the camera
Deepika Padukone at an event forYamaha Motor Company
in 2012
*Deepika Padukone*(pronounced [d̪iːpɪkaː pəɖʊkoːɳ]
; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian film actress and model. One of the most popular and highest-paid Indian celebrities, she has established a career in Bollywood
films, and is the recipient of two Filmfare Awards
.
Padukone, the daughter of the badminton player Prakash Padukone
, was born in Copenhagen
and raised inBangalore
. As a teenager she played badminton in national level championships, but left her career in sport to become a fashion model. She soon received offers for film roles, and made her acting debut in 2006 as the titular character of the Kannada film
"Aishwarya
". Padukone then played dual roles in her first Bollywood release—the 2007 blockbuster
"Om Shanti Om
"—and won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
. Padukone received praise for portraying the lead female roles in the romance "Love Aaj Kal
"(2009) and the drama "Lafangey Parindey
" (2010), but her performances in the romantic comedy "Bachna Ae Haseeno
" (2008) and the comedy"Housefull
" (2010) met with negative reviews.
The 2012 box office hit "Cocktail
" marked a turning point in Padukone's career, earning her critical acclaim and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. She went to star in the comedies "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
"(2013), "Chennai Express
" (2013), and"Happy New Year
" (2014), all of which rank among the highest-grossing Bollywood films
. She also garnered praise for her performances in the tragic romance "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
" (2013), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
, the satire "Finding Fanny
" (2014), and the comedy-drama "Piku
" (2015).
Alongside her acting career, Padukone participates in stage shows, has written columns for an Indian newspaper, is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products, and is vocal about issues such as feminism
anddepression
. Her off-screen life is the subject of fervent tabloid reporting in India.
Early life and modelling careerActing careerPersonal life and off-screen workIn the mediaA shot of Deepika Padukone looking away from the camera
Padukone at an event for Van Heusen
in 2014
The journalist Vir Sanghvi
, in 2013, described Padukone as "strong, someone who makes up her own mind, [and] has motivation within herself."[146]
She is particularly known in the media as a professional, disciplined performer, whose "work takes precedence over everything else."[69]
A reviewer for Rediff.com described her personality as "simple," "grounded," and "accessible," and wrote, "She takes criticism in her stride, acknowledges her limitations and strives to work hard at getting better. She handles praise with equal composure."[147]
Ayan Mukerji (the director of "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani") considers her to be "a woman who will flirt with you but you will love to take her home to meet your mom as well."[69]
Padukone has maintained a Twitter account since 2010, and launched an official Facebook page in 2013.[148]
She is the most followed Indian actress on Twitter and mostliked
Indian actor on Facebook.[149]
[150]
One of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood,[151]
Padukone is considered among the most popular and high-profile celebrities in India.[32]
[85]
Analysing her career, Reuters
published that after making a successful debut with "Om Shanti Om", she featured in a series of films for which critics labelled her as "wooden" and "mocked her accent."[152]
"The Indian Express" added, "Not too long ago after a few unwise script calls and the public blow up of her high profile relationship with Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika was written off. Credit to her much touted professionalism, dedication, discipline and perseverance that she bounced back."[153]
Following the major success of "Cocktail", "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", and "Chennai Express", several media publications began crediting her as the most successful contemporary actress in India.[30]
[154]
In 2013, she was ranked eleventh on the Indian edition of the "Forbes
" ' "Celebrity 100," a list based on the income and popularity of India's celebrities.[155]
The following year she was ranked eighth, with an estimated annual earning of₹
672 million (US$11 million).[156]
Padukone is considered a sex symbol and style icon in India – the media cites her figure, height 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in), smile, and eyes as her distinctive physical features.[157]
The actress ranks high on various listings of the most attractive Indian celebrities.[158]
In 2008, she topped "Indian "Maxim"
" ' s "Hot 100" list,[159]
and in 2012, she was named "India's Most Beautiful Woman" by the Indian edition of "People
"magazine.[160]
Padukone was ranked first on "The Times of India" ' s listing of the "Most Desirable Woman" in 2012 and 2013, after being ranked third and fourth, respectively, for the preceding two years.[161]
[162]
In 2010 and 2014, she was named the "World's Sexiest Woman" by the Indian edition of"FHM
".[163]
She has additionally featured in the UK magazine "Eastern Eye
" ' s "World's Sexiest Asian Women" list from 2009 to 2013, ranking among the top ten each year.[164]
In 2013, "Filmfare"declared her as the winner of the "Most Fashionable Star" poll, and credited her as one of the "few actresses who experiments with colours, cuts and silhouettes."[165]
In the fitness book "The Four-Week Countdown Diet", the actress was cited by Namita Jain as "the ultimate role model for a healthy, fit and active lifestyle."[166]
Padukone is an active celebrity endorser for several brands and products, including Tissot
, Sony Cyber-shot
, Nescafe
, Vogue eyewear
,Maybelline
and Pepsi
, among others.[167]
In 2012, it was reported that Padukone had signed on for an endorsement deal with Garnier
worth₹
60 million (US$950,000), a record breaking remuneration for an Indian actress.[168]
[169]
Filmography and awardsMain articles: Deepika Padukone filmography
and List of awards and nominations received by Deepika Padukone
Selected filmography
* "Om Shanti Om
" (2007)
* "Love Aaj Kal
" (2009)
* "Cocktail
" (2008)
* "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
" (2013)
* "Chennai Express
" (2013)
* "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
"(2013)
* "Happy New Year
" (2014)
* "Piku
" (2015)Awards
Padukone has been the recipient of twoFilmfare Awards
: Best Female Debut for"Om Shanti Om" (2007) and Best Actress for "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela"(2013).[32]
[101]
ABOUT VIDYA BALAN
Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan is smiling at the camera
Vidya at the DVD launch of "The Dirty Picture
" in 2012
Born1 January 1978 (age 37)
Poothamkurussy, Puthur
,Palakkad
, Kerala
, India
Alma materUniversity of Mumbai
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
Spouse(s)Siddharth Roy Kapur
(2012–present)
RelativesPriyamani
(second cousin)
*Vidya Balan* (pronounced [ʋɪd̪jaː baːlən]
; born 1 January 1978) is an Indian actress. She has established a career in Bollywood
and is the recipient of several awards
, including a National Film Award
, five Filmfare Awards
, and five Screen Awards
, and was awarded the Padma Shri
by the Government of India
in 2014. She is known for portraying strong female protagonists and has been acknowledged in the media for pioneering a change in the concept of a Hindi film heroine.
Vidya aspired to a career in film from a young age, and had her first acting role in the 1995 sitcom "Hum Paanch
". She pursued a master's degree in sociology
from the University of Mumbai
and simultaneously made several unsuccessful attempts to start a career in film. She subsequently featured in various television commercials and music videos, and in 2003 made her feature film debut as the protagonist of the independent
Bengali
drama "Bhalo Theko
". In 2005 Vidya garnered praise for her first Hindi film, the drama"Parineeta
", and followed it with a leading role in the highly successful 2006 comedy film "Lage Raho Munna Bhai
".
This initial success was followed by roles in the romantic comedies
"Heyy Babyy
" (2007) and "Kismat Konnection
"(2008) which met with negative reviews. The year 2009 marked the beginning of the most successful period in Vidya's career as she portrayed five consecutive roles to wide critical acclaim in the 2009 drama "Paa
", the 2010 black comedy
"Ishqiya
", the 2011 semi-biographical thriller "No One Killed Jessica
", the 2011 biopic
"The Dirty Picture
", and the 2012 thriller "Kahaani
". These roles established her as a leading actress of Hindi cinema and earned her the tag of a "female hero".
In addition to acting in films, Vidya promotes humanitarian causes and supports the empowerment of women. She initially drew criticism for her fluctuating weight and "questionable" dress sense, but was later credited in the media for "not morphing herself to fit into any conventional slot".[1]
She is married to the film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur
.
Early life and backgroundCareerPersonal life and off-screen workMedia image and artistryEdit
Vidya Balan holds a ball in her hand at a soccer field.
Vidya at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
in 2012
Following the success of "Parineeta" and"Lage Raho Munna Bhai", Vidya's film roles were subject to wide critical analysis.[114]
Vir Sanghvi
noted that the films "Heyy Babyy" and "Kismat Konnection" were "strange films [...] in which she tried to pretend to be what she is not — a Bollywood bimbette."[12]
Vidya described that particular phase in her career as a "struggle to be someone else".[115]
Due to the criticism that her film choices evoked, Vidya decided to choose roles that she "believed in" rather than choose by convention.[116]
Members of the media have subsequently labelled her as "bold" and "daring" in her choices.[117]
[118]
Her starring roles in "Heyy Babyy" and"Kismat Konnection" also led to considerable attention in the media for her "questionable wardrobe". Several publications listed her as the "worst dressed actress" and her costume designers attributed her failure to carry off western clothes due to her weight and body structure.[119]
[120]
[121]
She was later praised in the media for wearing saris
at public events; designerNiharika Khan
explained, "Vidya's beauty lies in her curves. She's comfortable in her voluptuousness, and therefore in a sari."[122]
Vidya has since been identified as defying "an anglicised idea of sexuality" and embody the idea of "raw Indian sexuality".[116]
After portraying strong female protagonists in "Paa", "Ishqiya", "No One Killed Jessica", "The Dirty Picture" and"Kahaani", Vidya was credited in the media for pioneering a movement that breaks the stereotypical portrayal of heroines in Bollywood.[123]
[124]
The major commercial success of the latter two earned her the title of a "female hero"[65]
[125]
and Kalpana Nair of "First Post
" noted that with these two films Vidya spearheaded a change in the roles that were offered to actresses over thirty.[126]
Film critic Mayank Shekhar
predicted, "Just a few smart male actors can completely change the face of a commercial, star-driven film industry. Looking at [...] Vidya Balan [...] it appears, that change could well originate from the leading lady instead."[127]
"India Today
" featured her in their listing of the "25 Power Women" and noted that "she has toppled the all dominating hero, reducing him to a supporting role in a male dominated film industry".[128]
Vidya occupied the top slot in Rediff.com's annual listing of "Bollywood's Best Actress" for two consecutive years (2010–11).[117]
[129]
She also featured in the list for the years 2005, 2006, 2009, and 2012.[130]
[131]
[132]
[133]
In 2010, she featured in "Filmfare
" ' s listing of the "Women we love".[134]
In 2012, the magazine "Verve" listed her as one of India's "Young Power Women" and wrote, "In a reel world peopled by size zero
-toned bodies and pretty-as-a-picture heroines, Vidya comes across as completely real and natural – a woman who has followed her own instincts and dared to live her destiny by being her own person and not morphing herself to fit into any conventional slot."[1]
In 2014, Vidya was awarded the Padma Shri
, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for her contributions to the entertainment industry.[135]
Filmography and awardsEdit
Selected filmographyEdit
Main article: Vidya Balan filmography
* "Parineeta
" (2005)
* "Bhool Bhulaiyaa
" (2008)
* "Paa
" (2009)
* "Ishqiya
" (2010)
* "No One Killed Jessica
" (2011)
* "The Dirty Picture
" (2011)
* "Kahaani
" (2012)Awards and nominationsEdit
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Vidya Balan
Among Vidya's film awards are aNational Film Award for Best Actress
for "The Dirty Picture" (2011),[70]
and five Filmfare Awards: Best Female Debut
for"Parineeta" (2005),[29]
Best Actress
for"Paa" (2009),[29]
"The Dirty Picture"(2011),[54]
and "Kahaani" (2012),[78]
andCritics Award for Best Actress
for"Ishqiya" (2010).[54]
ABOUT AMEESHA PATEL
Ameesha Patel
Ameesha-Patel.jpg
Ameesha Patel at the unveiling of Maxim
issue in August 2013
BornAmisha Amit Patel
9 June 1976 (age 38)
MumbaI
, India
OccupationActress, producer
Years active2000–present
Parent(s)Asha Patel
RelativesAshmit Patel
(brother)
Website
www.ameeshapatelproduction.com
*Ameesha Patel* (pronounced [əˈmiːʂaː pəˈʈeːl]
; born *Amisha Amit Patel*; 9 June 1976)[1]
[2]
is an Indian actress who appears in mainly Bollywood
movies and also in Telugu
films. Making her acting debut in the blockbuster "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
" (2000), Patel won critical praise for her performance in"Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
" (2001), which became one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi cinema,[3]
earning her a Filmfare Special Performance Award
. Her performance in the 2002 film "Humraaz
" received critical acclaim & it was one of the biggest hits of the year receiving her a nomination of Best Actress
.She subsequently featured in several unsuccessful films.However, her performance in the 2006 film"Ankahee
", received critical recognition and she followed it in 2007 with a supporting/comic role in the multi-starrer hit "Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
"and also co-starred opposite Akshay Kumar in the hit "Bhool Bhulaiyaa
". In 2013, she made an extended appearance in the box-office hit Race 2
. In 2011, she founded her own production company Ameesha Patel Productions, along with her business partner Kuunal Goomer.
Her relationship with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt
was often talked about in theIndian media
as well as her long-running rift with her parents.
Early life and backgroundActing careerOther workPersonal lifeControversyIn the mediaAwards and nominationsMain article: List of awards and nominations received by Ameesha Patel
FilmographyKeyFilms that have not yet been releasedDenotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2000"Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
"Sonia Saxena
2000"Badri
"SarayuTelugu
film
2001"Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
"SakeenaFilmfare Award for Special Performance
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2001"Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar
"Sarena Devan
2002"Kranti
"Sanjana Roy
2002"Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
"Sandhya Patil
2002"Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
"Sapna
2002"Humraaz
"PriyaNominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2002"Yeh Hai Jalwa
"Sonia Singh
2003"Pudhiya Geethai
"JoTamil
film
2003"Parwana
"Pooja
2004"Suno Sasurjee
"Kiran Saxena
2004"Shart: The Challenge
"HerselfSpecial appearance
2004"Naani
"PriyaTelugu
film
2005"Vaada
"Pooja Sharma / Varma
2005"Elaan
"Priya
2005"Zameer: The Fire Within
"Pooja Khanna / Chauhan
2005"Narasimhudu
"Subba LakshmiTelugu
film
2005"Mangal Pandey: The Rising
"Jwala
2006"Mere Jeevan Saathi
"Anjali
2006"Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai
"Durga
2006"Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera
"Ammu
2006"Tathastu
"Sarita "Saru" Rajput
2006"Ankahee
"Nandita Saxena
2006"Aap Ki Khatir
"Shirani Khanna
2007"Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
"Pinky Kapoor
2007"Heyy Babyy
"HerselfSpecial appearance in song "Heyy Babyy"
2007"Bhool Bhulaiyaa
"Radha
2007"Om Shanti Om
"HerselfSpecial appearance
2008"Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
"MalaikaExtended Special appearance
2011"Parama Veera Chakra
"RaginiTelugu
film
2011"Chatur Singh Two Star
"Sonia Varma
2013"Race 2
"CherryExtended special appearance
2013"Shortcut Romeo
"Monica
2015"Bhaiyyaji Superhitt
"Films that have not yet been releasedFilming[72]
2015"Desi Magic
"Films that have not yet been releasedSonia Saxena / Mahi DeolFilming[73]
TBA"Run Bhola Run
"Films that have not yet been released
ABOUT KAJOL
Kajol
Kajol 2014
Kajol at the Kelvinator Stree Shakti Awards, 2014
BornKajol Mukherjee
5 August 1974 (age 40)
Mumbai
, Maharashtra
, India
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1992–2001
2006–2010;2015
Spouse(s)Ajay Devgan
(m. 1999)
Children2
Parent(s)
* Shomu Mukherjee
* Tanuja
*Kajol Devgan* (née *Mukherjee*) (born 5 August 1974[1]
[2]
), knownmononymously
as *Kajol*, is an Indian film actress who predominantly works in Hindi cinema
. She has received sixFilmfare Awards
from eleven nominations, and along with her late aunt Nutan
, holds the record for mostBest Actress
wins at Filmfare, with five.[3]
In 2011, the Government of India
awarded her with the Padma ShrI
, the fourth highest civilian award
of the country.
Born to actress Tanuja
and film directorShomu Mukherjee
, Kajol made her acting debut with "Bekhudi
" (1992) while still in school. She quit her studies to pursue acting, and had her first commercial success with the 1993 thriller "Baazigar
". She subsequently earned wide public recognition for playing leading roles in severalblockbuster
family dramas, including"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
" (1995),"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
" (1998), and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
" (2001). She earned critical appreciation for playing against type
in the 1997 mystery film"Gupt
" and the 1998 psychological thriller "Dushman
". Following a sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001, Kajol returned to film with the 2006 romantic thriller, "Fanaa
". She continued working infrequently through the rest of the decade, and earned critical acclaim for her work in"U Me Aur Hum
" (2008) and "My Name Is Khan
" (2010). She, thus, established herself as one of India's most successful female actors.[4]
[5]
Kajol is a social activist and is noted for her work with widows and children, for which she received the Karmaveer Puraskaar
in 2008. She has featured as a talent judge for Zee TV
's reality show,"Rock-N-Roll Family
" (2008) and holds a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software. Kajol has been in a relationship with actor Ajay Devgan
since 1995. In 1999, they married, and she gave birth to their daughter, Nysa, in 2003 and their son, Yug, in 2010.
Early life and backgroundCareerOff-screen workPersonal lifeIn the mediaFilmography and awardsEdit
FilmographyEdit
Main article: Kajol filmography
* "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
" (1995)
* "Gupt: The Hidden Truth
" (1997)
* "Dushman
" (1998)
* "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
" (1998)
* "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
" (2001)
* "Fanaa
" (2006)
* "My Name Is Khan
" (2010)Awards and nominationsEdit
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Kajol
See alsoReferencesEdit
* Kajol (4 August 1999). "Face to Face"
(Television production). India:Infotainment Television
. Event occurs at 2:20.
* "Happy Birthday Kajol: 10 best films of her career"
. "Daily News and Analysis". 5 August 2013. Retrieved19 December 2013.
* "Kajol: Awards & Nominations"
. Bollywood Hungama. Archived fromthe original
on 6 August 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
* Bollywood News Service (1 February 2008). "You, me aur Kajol"
. "The Hindu
". Retrieved 30 May 2009.
* "Women we love story Part 2/7"
."Filmfare". 12 April 2010. Archived fromthe original
on 16 April 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
* R. Rahman A.K. Thakur (1 January 2009). "Women Entrepreneurship"
. Deep & Deep Publications. p. 109.ISBN
978-81-8450-165-0
. Retrieved1 June 2012.
* Bollywood Hungama News Network (10 April 2008). "Kajol's father passed away"
. IndiaFM
. Retrieved 12 March2008.
* Varma, Anuradha (14 June 2009). "In Bollywood, everyone's related!"
. "The Times of India". Retrieved 2 June 2012.
* "Kajol, Rani come together"
. NDTV
. 12 October 2009. Retrieved 12 January2012.
* "Waking up Ayan"
. "MidDay". 12 August 2008. Retrieved 12 January2012.
* Choudhary, Anuradha (13 April 2012). "Kajol: A Mother's Role is More Defined"
. iDiva. Retrieved 2 June2012.
* "The agony & ecstasy of being Tanuja"
. "The Times of India". 10 August 2003. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
* Bamzai, Kaveree (22 May 2006)."Return of the natural"
. "India Today". Retrieved 2 June 2012.["dead link
"]
* "When Kajol was head girl"
. Rediff.com. 22 August 2007. Retrieved12 March 2012.
* "Kajol shoots for a short film on education and literacydate=19 April 2012"
. "MidDay". Retrieved 2 June2012.
* Ramesh Dawar (1 January 2006)."Bollywood Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow"
. Star Publications. p. 62.ISBN
978-1-905863-01-3
. Retrieved5 June 2012.
* Ravi Vasudevan (2000). "Making meaning in Indian cinema"
. Oxford University Press. p. 256. ISBN
978-0-19-564545-3
. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
* "Box Office 1994"
. BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved10 January 2007.["dead link
"]
* Karen McNally (16 December 2010)."Billy Wilder, Movie-Maker: Critical Essays on the Films"
. McFarland. p. 216. ISBN
978-0-7864-4211-9
. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
* "Box Office 1995"
. BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved12 January 2007.["dead link
"]
ABOUT ALIA BHATT
Alia Bhatt
Sunday, 10 May 2015
ABOUT SONAKSHI SINHA
Sonakshi Sinha
SonakshiSinha10.jpg
Sinha at The Club, Hyderabad in 2014
BornSonakshi Sinha
2 June 1987 (age 27)
Mumbai
,Maharashtra, India
Alma materSNDT Women's University
OccupationActing
Years active2010-present
Height5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)[1]
Parent(s)Shatrughan Sinha
Poonam Chandiramani-Sinha
RelativesLuv Sinha
(brother)
Kush Sinha (brother)
*Sonakshi Sinha*(pronounced [soːnaːkʂiː sɪnɦaː]
; born 02-06-1987) is an Indian actress who works in Bollywood
. The daughter of actors Shatrughan
and Poonam
, she began her career in film as a costume designer. She made her acting debut asSalman Khan
's leading lady in the highly successful action-drama"Dabangg
" (2010), for which she won theFilmfare Award for Best Female Debut
.
Sinha has played the romantic interest of the male protagonists in several top-grossing action-dramas, including"Rowdy Rathore
" (2012), "Son of Sardaar
"(2012), "Dabangg 2
" (2012) and "Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty
" (2014), though she was criticised for taking up roles that offered her limited scope. She received critical praise for her portrayal of a woman suffering from tuberculosis in the romantic drama"Lootera
" (2013), for which she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
.[2]
[3]
[4]
Early lifeCareerPhilanthropyFilmographyEdit
YearFilmRoleNotes
2010"Dabangg
"Rajjo Pandey
2012"Rowdy Rathore
"Paro
2012"Joker
"Diva
2012"OMG – Oh My God
"HerselfSpecial appearance in song "Go Go Govinda"
2012"Son of Sardar
"Sukhmeet Kaur Sandhu
2012"Dabangg 2
"Rajjo Pandey
2013"Himmatwala
"HerselfSpecial appearance in song "Thank God It's Friday"
2013"Lootera
"Pakhi Roy Chaudhary
2013"Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara
"Jasmine Sheikh
2013"Boss
"HerselfSpecial appearance in songs "Party All Night" and "Har Kisi Ko"
2013"Bullett Raja
"Mitali
2013"R... Rajkumar
"Chanda
2014"Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty
"Saiba
2014"Action Jackson
"Khushi
2014"Lingaa
"BharathiTamil film
2015"Tevar
"Radhika
2015"Akira
"AkiraFilming[46]
Awards and nominationsEdit
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2011Annual Central European Bollywood AwardsBest Newcomer - Female"Dabangg
"Won[51]
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
Best Female Debut
Won[52]
Filmfare Awards
Best Female Debut
Won[53]
The Global Indian Film and TV Honours
Most Promising Fresh New Face- FemaleWon[54]
International Indian Film Academy Awards
Star Debut of the Year – Female
Won[55]
Lions Gold AwardsFavourite Debutant ActressWon[56]
Star Screen Awards
Most Promising Newcomer – Female
Won[57]
Stardust Awards
Superstar of Tomorrow – Female
Won[58]
Best Thriller/Action Actress
Nominated[59]
Zee Cine Awards
Best Female Debut
Won[60]
Best International Female IconNominated[60]
FICCI Frames Excellence AwardsBest Debut ActressWon[61]
[62]
Aaj Tak AwardsBest Debutante ActressWon[63]
Dadasaheb Phalke AwardsBest Debutant Actor – FemaleWon[64]
2012ETC Business AwardsHighest Grossing Actress—Won[27]
People's Choice Awards India
Favorite Movie Actress"Rowdy Rathore
"Nominated[65]
Favorite Youth Movie Icon—Nominated[65]
2013Stardust AwardsBest Thriller/Action Actress"Rowdy Rathore
",
"Dabangg 2
"Nominated[66]
Best Comedy/Romance Actress
"Son of Sardar
"Nominated[66]
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India
Best Movie Actress—Nominated[67]
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role - Female"Lootera
"Won[68]
Most Entertaining Film Actor – Female
Nominated[69
ABOUT SONAM KAPOOR
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor at the Trailer Launch of 'Dolly ki Doli'.jpg
Kapoor at the trailer launch of "Dolly Ki Doli
"in 2014
Born9 June 1985 (age 29)
Mumbai, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in)[1]
Parent(s)Anil Kapoor
Sunita Kapoor
RelativesSee Kapoor family
*Sonam Kapoor* (pronounced [soːnəm kəˈpuːr]
; born 9 June 1985) is an Indian American actress who appears in Hindi cinema
.The daughter of actor Anil Kapoor
. She began her career in film by assisting the director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
on his 2005 drama film "Black
".
Kapoor made her acting debut in 2007 with Bhansali's romantic drama"Saawariya
" opposite Ranbir Kapoor
. Though unsuccessful at the box office, Kapoor's performance earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
. She then featured in the political drama "Delhi-6
"(2009), and had her first commercial success with the romantic comedy "I Hate Luv Storys
" (2010). Kapoor garnered praise and earned several Best Actress nominations, including atFilmfare
, for portraying a leading role in the romantic drama "Raanjhanaa
"(2013). She also featured briefly in the highly successful biographical
sports
film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
" (2013), and played a leading role in the romantic comedy "Khoobsurat
" (2014).
Alongside her acting career, Kapoor is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products. She is particularly known in the media for her outspoken personality, and is cited as one of the most fashionable Indian celebrities.
Early life and backgroundActing careerOther work and media imageFilmographyEdit
KeyFilms that have not yet been releasedDenotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007"Saawariya
"Sakina
2009"Delhi-6
"Bittu Sharma
2010"I Hate Luv Storys
"Simran Kaur
"Aisha
"Aisha Kapoor
2011"Thank You
"Sanjana Malhotra
"Mausam
"Aayat Rasool
2012"Players
"Naina Braganza
2013"Bombay Talkies
"HerselfSpecial appearance in song "Apna Bombay Talkies
"
"Raanjhanaa
"Zoya Haider
"Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
"Biro
2014"Bewakoofiyaan
"Maira Sehgal
"Khoobsurat
"Dr. Milli Chakravarty
2015"Dolly Ki Doli
"Dolly
"Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
" Film has yet to be releasedTBAFilming[47]
2016"Untitled Neerja Bhanot Biopic" Film has yet to be releasedNeerja Bhanot
Filming[48]
[77]
Awards and nominationsEdit
YearFilmAwardCategoryResult
2008"Saawariya
"Filmfare Awards
Best Female Debut
Nominated[78]
Screen Awards
Most Promising Newcomer
Nominated[79]
Jodi No. 1
(along withRanbir Kapoor
)Nominated
Zee Cine Awards
Best Female Debut
Nominated[80]
Stardust Awards
Superstar of Tomorrow – Female
Won[2]
2010"Delhi-6
"Asian Film Awards
Best Newcomer
Nominated[81]
Screen AwardsBest Actress (Popular Choice)
Nominated[79]
Stardust AwardsSuperstar of Tomorrow – FemaleNominated[79]
2011"I Hate Luv Storys
"Stardust AwardsBest Actress in a Comedy or Romance
Nominated[79]
2012"Thank You
"Stardust AwardsBest Actress in a Comedy or RomanceNominated[82]
—Zee Cine AwardsInternational Icon – FemaleNominated[83]
2014"Raanjhanaa
"BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Most Entertaining Actor in a Social/Drama Film - FemaleNominated[84]
Screen AwardsBest Actress (Popular Choice)Nominated[85]
Filmfare AwardsBest Actress
Nominated[36]
Zee Cine AwardsBest Actress
Nominated[86]
2015"Khoobsurat
"Stardust AwardsBest Actress in a Comedy or RomanceWon[87]
BIG Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film - FemaleNominated[88]
Screen AwardsBest Actress (Popular Choice)Nominated[89]
Filmfare AwardsBest ActressNominated[90]
Other honoursEdit
* 2011: NDTV
Brand Ambassador of the Year[91]
* 2011: Hello!
Hall of Fame Awards's Face of the Year[2]
* 2013: Hindustan Times
' Style Icon (Reader's Choice)[92]
* 2013: GQ
Woman of the Year
Friday, 1 May 2015
ABOUT PRIYANKA CHOPRA
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra looking towards the camera
Chopra at the "Hindustan Times
" Mumbai's Most Stylish Awards 2014
Born18 July 1982 (age 32)
Jamshedpur
, Bihar
(now Jharkhand
), India
Occupation
* Actress
* Singer
Years active2000–present
RelativesSee Chopra family
[1]
AwardsFull list
Website
iampriyankachopra.com
*Priyanka Chopra* (pronounced [prɪˈjaːŋkaː ˈtʃoːpɽaː]
;[2]
born 18 July 1982) is an Indian film actress and singer, and the winner of the Miss World
pageant of 2000. Through her film career, Chopra has become one ofBollywood's
highest-paid actresses and one of the most popular and high-profile celebrities in India. She has received numerous accolades
, including a National Film Award for Best Actress
and Filmfare Awards
in four categories.
Chopra was born in Jamshedpur
to parents who were both physicians in the Indian Army
, causing the family to move frequently during her childhood, but she considers Bareilly
her real home. As a teenager she lived for some years with an aunt in the United States
. In 2000, her mother entered her into the Femina Miss India
contest, in which she finished second and took the Miss India World title.[a]
She was then entered into the Miss World pageant, where she was crowned Miss World 2000
and Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty—Asia & Oceania
, becoming the fifth Indian to win the competition.
Although Chopra at one time aspired to study engineering or psychiatry
, she accepted offers to join the Indian film industry, which came as a result of her pageant wins, making her acting debut in the Tamil
film "Thamizhan
" in 2002. The following year, she starred in "The Hero
", her first Hindi film release, and followed it with the box-office hits"Andaaz
" and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
". She subsequently earned wide critical praise for the role of a seductress in the 2004 thriller "Aitraaz
". By 2006, Chopra had established herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema with starring roles in the highly successful films "Krrish
" and "Don
". After a series of unsuccessful films, she received critical acclaim for the role of a troubled model in the 2008 drama "Fashion
", which marked a significant turning point in her career. She later gained recognition for her versatility in portraying a range of unconventional characters, including a feisty Marathi woman in the 2009 caper thriller"Kaminey
", a serial killer in the 2011 neo-noir
"7 Khoon Maaf
", an autistic woman in the 2012 romantic comedy "Barfi!
", and a boxer in the 2014 biographical sports drama "Mary Kom
".
In addition to acting in films, she participates in stage shows, has hosted the third season
of "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi
", and has written columns for newspapers. She released her first single
"In My City
" in 2012. Her second single "Exotic
" debuted in 2013, and charted in countries such as the United States and Canada. Chopra is noted for her philanthropic activities, and was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
for Child Rights in 2010. She promotes various causes such as environment, girls education, women empowerment and women's rights, and is particularly vocal about women's issues, including safety, and gender equality. Though, she is reticent to discuss her personal life in public, her off-screen life is the subject of substantial media coverage in India.
Early life and backgroundActing careerMusic careerOther worksIn the mediaFilmography and awardsEdit
Selected filmographyEdit
Main article: Priyanka Chopra filmography
* "Andaaz
" (2003)
* "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
" (2004)
* "Aitraaz
" (2004)
* "Don
" (2006)
* "Fashion
" (2008)
* "Kaminey
" (2009)
* "What's Your Raashee
" (2009)
* "7 Khoon Maaf
" (2011)
* "Don 2
" (2011)
* "Barfi!
" (2012)
* "Mary Kom
" (2014)Awards and nominationsEdit
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Priyanka Chopra
Among Chopra's film awards are aNational Film Award for Best Actress
for "Fashion" (2008)[76]
and four Filmfare Awards: Best Female Debut
for "Andaaz"(2003), Best Performance in a Negative Role
for "Aitraaz" (2004), Best Actress
for"Fashion"[43]
and Critics Award for Best Actress
for "7 Khoon Maaf" (2011).[94]
DiscographyEdit
As lead artistTitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
CAN
[251]
US
Dance Club
[251]
US
Dance Elec
[251]
"In My City
"
(featuringwill.i.am
)2012 ———
* IMI
: 3× Platinum[162]
N/A
"Exotic
"
(featuringPitbull
)2013741216
"I Can't Make You Love Me
"2014——28
As featured artistTitleYearAlbum
"Erase"
(The Chainsmokers
featuring Priyanka Chopra)2012N/A
Other appearancesTrackYearAlbumNotes
"Ullathai Killathe"2002"Thamizhan
"Tamil
song
"Saajan Saajan"2005"Barsaat
"Hindi song
"Chaoro (Lori)"2014"Mary Kom
"Hindi song (Lullaby)
"Dil Dhadakne Do"2015"Dil Dhadakne Do
"co-singerFarhan Akhtar
[252]
FootnotesReferencesExternal linksEdit
* Priyanka Chopra
at the Internet Movie Database
* Official website
* Official music website
ABOUT PARINEETI CHOPRA
Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra is seen smiling
Parineeti Chopra at the launch ofPantene
's Proof not Promises campaign
BornOctober 22, 1988 (age 26)
Ambala
, Haryana
, India
NationalityIndian
EthnicityPunjabi
Alma materUniversity of Manchester
OccupationActress
Years active2011–present
RelativesSee Chopra family
[1]
AwardsFull list
*Parineeti Chopra*(pronounced [pəriːniːt̪iː ˈtʃoːpɽaː]
; born 22 October 1988) is an Indian
actress who appears in Hindi
films. She has received several awards and nominations
, including a Filmfare
andNational Film Award
. Chopra initially aspired to pursue a career ininvestment banking
, but after obtaining a triple honours degree
in business, finance and economics fromManchester Business School
she returned to India during the 2009 economic recession
and joined Yash Raj Films
as a public relations consultant
. Later, she signed a three-film deal with the company as an actress.
Chopra made her acting debut with a supporting role in the 2011 romantic comedy "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
", a moderate box-office success. Her performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned her theFilmfare Award for Best Female Debut
and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress
. The following year she played the lead female role in "Ishaqzaade
", a romantic drama that proved to be a critical and commercial success. Chopra was widely praised for her role which earned her several nominations in the Best Actress category (includingFilmfare
) and won her the National Film Award – Special Mention
. Her other successful films were the romantic comedies "Shuddh Desi Romance
" (2013) and "Hasee Toh Phasee
"(2014).
In addition to acting in films, Chopra is active in humanitarian work and has a number of endorsement deals. Her prime accomplishments have made her one of the most promising new actresses in India.[2]
Early life and workActing careerIn the mediaFilmographyFilmsYearTitleRoleNotes
2011"Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
"Dimple Chaddha
2012"Ishaqzaade
"Zoya Qureshi
2013"Shuddh Desi Romance
"Gayatri
2014"Hasee Toh Phasee
"Meeta Solanki
2014"Daawat-e-Ishq
"Gulrez "Gullu" Qadir
2014"Kill Dil
"Disha
TelevisionYearTitleRoleNotes
2014"India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj
"MentorReality show[51]
Awards and nominationsMain article: List of awards and nominations received by Parineeti Chopra
Among Chopra's film awards are aNational Film Award – Special Mention
for "Ishaqzaade" (2012) and a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
for "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl".
ABOUT ANUSHKA SHARMA
Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma 2015
Sharma at a promotional event for "NH10
", 2015
Born1 May 1988 (age 26)
Ayodhya
, Uttar Pradesh
, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress, model, film producer
Years active2007–present
*Anushka Sharma* (pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː ˈʃərmaː]
; born 1 May 1988) is an Indian actress and film producer who appears in Bollywood
films. She has received one Filmfare Award
from four nominations.
While pursuing a modelling career, Sharma was signed by the filmmakerAditya Chopra
for a three-film contract with Yash Raj Films
. She made her acting debut in Chopra's drama "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
" (2008) opposite Shah Rukh Khan
. She received critical acclaim for her role as an ambitious wedding planner in the romantic comedy "Band Baaja Baaraat
" (2010).[1]
Both films earned her Best Actress
nominations at Filmfare.[2]
Sharma won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
for playing a documentary filmmaker inYash Chopra
's romantic drama "Jab Tak Hai Jaan
" (2012). She played a television journalist in Rajkumar Hirani
's comedy-drama "PK
" (2014)—the highest-grossing Indian film of all time
, and in 2015 she produced and starred in the thriller"NH10
". These accomplishments have established her in Bollywood.
Personal LifeCareerFilmographyKeyFilms that have not yet been releasedDenotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008"Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
"Tani Sahni
2010"Badmaash Company
"Bulbul Singh
2010"Band Baaja Baaraat
"Shruti Kakkar
2011"Patiala House
"Simran
2011"Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
"Ishika Desai
2012"Jab Tak Hai Jaan
"Akira Rai
2013"Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
"Bijlee Mandola
2014"PK
"Jagat "Jaggu" Janini Sahni
2015"NH10
"MeeraAlso producer
2015"Bombay Velvet
" Film has yet to be releasedRosie NoronhaPost-production[43]
2015"Dil Dhadakne Do
" Film has yet to be releasedFarah AliPost-production
Awards and nominationsYearFilmAwardCategoryResult
2009"Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
"Filmfare Awards
Best Actress
Nominated[44]
Best Female Debut
Nominated
Screen Awards
Most Promising Newcomer – Female
Nominated
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
Best Female Debut
Won[45]
2011"Band Baaja Baaraat
"Filmfare AwardsBest ActressNominated[46]
Screen AwardsBest Actress
Nominated
Zee Cine Awards
Best Actor – Female
Nominated[47]
Stardust Awards
Best Comedy/Romance Actress
Nominated
IIFA Awards
Best Actress
Won[48]
Hottest Pair
(along withRanveer Singh
)Won[48]
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild AwardsBest Actress in a Leading Role
Won[49]
Lions Gold AwardsFavorite Jodi(along with Ranveer Singh)Won
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy AwardsExcellent Performance AwardWon [50]
2012"Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
"Stardust AwardsBest Comedy/Romance ActressWon
—Zee Cine AwardsInternational Female IconNominated
2013"Jab Tak Hai Jaan
"Filmfare AwardsBest Supporting Actress
Won
Zee Cine AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting Role - Female
Won
Stardust AwardsBest Comedy/Romance ActressWon
IIFA AwardsBest Supporting Actress
Won
Screen AwardsBest Supporting Actress
Nominated
Other awards and recognitions
* 2011 – GQ Men of the Year Awards
: Excellence Award[51]
* 2012 – Hello! Hall of Fame Awards
: Face of the Year[52]
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