ACTORS

Monday, 16 July 2012

Dino Morea

Dino Morea BiographyProfile
Date of Birth: 9th December, 1975.
Address: 601-A Sunmist Bldg., Shirleg Rajan Road, Rizvi Complex, Bandra (W) Mumbai-400 050
Height: 6'0"
Education: Graduate (St. Joseph College, Bangalore)
Debut Film: "Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Dino Morea was born to an Italian father and an Indian mother. Dino Moria won Gladrags Super Model Contest in 1999. But he was introduced to modeling by Prasad Bidapa and he soon received his first film offer opposite Rinkie Khanna. Dino Morea's first film "Pyar Mein kabhi Kabhi" was a flop at box office but he got breakthrough roles with the Rajiv Menon film"Kandukondain Kandukondain" and the horror film "Raaz". The film "Raaj" was super hit at box office and film offers began to pour in. Thereafter Dino Moria has acted in films such as "Gunaah", "Plan", "Insaaf", "Rakht", "Aap Ki Khatir" and "Dus Kahaniyaan". Dinu Morea's other films were not as successful as "Raaj". In most of the films he appeared as supporting actor.

Dino has appeared in several commercials including 'Close-Up' and the sizzling 'Live In jeans'. Dino Morea has also featured in Alisha Chinai music video "Vah Vah". This handsome hunk with cute dimples and a wonderful body is usually seen on the ramp of famous fashion shows.

Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan, Gumnaam, Om Shanti Om, Anamika, Aap Ki Khatir, Tom Dick And Harry, Fight Club, Holiday, Aksar, Chehraa, Rakht, Plan, Ishq Hai Tumse, Baaz, Gunaah and Raaz.

Trivia
He has one younger and one elder brother.
Dino has opened a restaurant with his brothers in India.
The first 11 years of his life Dino has spent in Italy.

Dino Morea

Kim Sharma & Dino Morea get romantic (Tom Dick And Harry)

Dino Morea receives Sunny Leone at the airport

Amrish Puri

Amrish Puri Biography\
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Date of Birth: 22nd June, 1932.
Date of Death: 12 January, 2005.
Nickname: Mogambo
Education: Graduate from B. M. College, Shimla.
Debut Film: "Prem Pujari"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for 'Meri Jung", "Ghatak" and "Virasat"
Sydney Film Festival, Best Actor Award for "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda"

Mini Biography
Amrish Puri was born in Nawanshehar district of Punjab. His parents were (father) Lala Nihal Chand and (mother) Ved Kaur. Amrish Puri had two elder brothers- Chaman Puri and Madan Puri, who were also actors. After graduation, Amrish Puri came to Bombay to act in films. Amarish failed his first screen test and had to find a job with the Ministry of Labour. Meanwhile, he started acting at the Prithvi Theatre and soon he became well known stage actor.

Amrish Puri won Sangeet Natak Academy Award for his performance in theatre. Amrish got breakthrough in Hindi films at the age of 40. The first film he had signed was "Reshma Aur Shera" but his first released film was "Prem Pujari". After that he appeared in negative and character roles in a number of movies such as Shyam Benegal's "Nishant", "Manthan", Bhumika" and "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda". Ambrish Puri became famous in Bollywood as Mogambo from the hit film "Mr. India" directed by Shekhar Kapoor. Amrish Puri did not play only negative roles but also appeared in character roles, which includes kind hearted business man in "Pardesh", father of Jackie Shroff in "Gardish", grandfather in "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" and Baldev Singh in "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge". His last film was"Kisna: The Warrior Poet". The film was released a few days after his death.

Filmography
Kachchi Sadak, Mumbai Express, Kisna: The Warrior Poet, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Hulchul, Aitraaz, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Lakshya, Dev, Woh Tera Naam Tha, Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa, Out of Control, Jaal, The Hero, Khushi, Rishtey, Jaani Dushman, Shararat Badhaai Ho Badhaai, Nayak, Yaadein, Gadar, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Censor, Zubeidaa, Mohabbatein, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke , Badal, Shaheed Uddham Singh, Thakshak, Gair Baadshah, Taal, Jai Hind, Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, China Gate, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, Koyla, Dhaal, Himalay Putra, Pardes, Virasat, Ghatak, Diljale, Kala Pani, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hulchul, Karan Arjun, Droh Kaal, Tejasvini, Gardish, Damini, Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda, Vishwatma, Tehelka, Phool Aur Kaante, Ghayal, Nigahen, Waaris, Shahenshah, Mr India, Loha, Nagina, Mashaal, Coolie, Gandhi, Manthan, Hulchul and Reshma Aur Shera.

Trivia
He shaved his head for the role of the villian Mola Ram in Hollwood Movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ". It created such an impression that he kept his head shaved and became one of the most popular villains in Hindi Cinema.
Amrish Puri had a passion for collecting hats, and bought a hat or two on every foreign trip of his. He had a collection of over 200 hats from across the world.
Amrish was a very religious person and a devotee of Lord Shiva.
His autobiography titled, 'The Act of Life' was published in 2006.

Amrish Puri

Amrish Puri On Muskurahat!

Amrish Puri Passes Away - Pay Last Tribute

Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar Biography
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Date of Birth: 11th December, 1922.
Nickname: Tragedy King
Address: 34/B, Palli Hill, Nargis Dutt Road, Bandra (W), Bombay-400050
Debut Film: "Jwar Bhata"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actor Awards for "Daag", "Azaad", "Devdaas", "Naya Daur", "Kohinoor", "Leader", "Ram Aur Shyam" and "Shakti".

Mini Biography
Dilip Kumar was born at Qissa Khwani Bazaar in Peshawar (Pakistan). After partition Dileep Kumar shifted to Pune and started off with his family business of supplying dry fruits. He was spotted by famous actress of those years, Devika Rani, who was also wife of famous director and founder of Bombay Talkies, Himanshu Rai. Dilip Kumar got his first breakthrough in the film "Jwar Bhata" directed by Himanshu Rai but the film went unnoticed. He shot into fame with his first major hit film "Jugnu". In next movie "Andaz", Dilip Kumar co-starred with Raj Kapoor and the film was a huge success at box office and he became a star. Dilip Kumar is known for playing tragic roles in popular films such as "Deedar", "Amar", "Devdas" and "Madhumati". Since then he is known as "Tragedy King" in Bollywood. His historical film "Mughal- E- Azam" was highest grossing film in the history of Hindi cinema.

Dilip Kumar also entered in film production and his first produced film was "Ganga Jamuna" in which he co-starred with his real- life brother Nasir Khan. Despite the success of film "Ganga Jamuna" he did not produce any other film. After giving a number of successful movies like "Ram Aur Shyam", Kranti", Vidhaata", "Shakti", "Karma" and "Saudagar" Dilip Kumar retired from film industry in 2002.

Filmography
Qila, Saudagar, Aag Ka Dariya, Izzatdaar, Kanoon Apna Apna, Karma, Dharam Adhikari, Mashaal, Duniya , Mazdoor, Shakti, Vidhaata, Kranti Bairaag, Phir Kab Milogi, Sagina, Anokha Milan, Daastan, Gopi, Aadmi Sadhu Aur Shaitan, Sunghursh, Ram Aur Shyam, Dil Diya Dard Liya, Leader Gunga Jumna, Mughal-E-Azam, Kohinoor, Madhumati, Musafir, Devdas, Udan Khatola, Babul, Ghar Ki Izzat, Mela, Shaheed, Jugnu, Pratima and Jwar Bhata.

Trivia
Dilip Kumar has played an active role in bringing people of India and Pakistan closer.
He was member of Rajya Sabha from 2000 to 2006.
Dilip Kumar has been Awarded Nishan-E-Pakistan, the highest civilian award conferred by government of Pakistan, for his effort to bridge gap between India and Pakistan.
He was appointed Sheriff of Mumbai in 2000, an honorary post.
He was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994.
Dilip Kumar married actress and "beauty queen" Saira Banu in 1966 when he was aged 44 and she was 22.
The marriage was briefly under threat when Dilip Kumar married a woman called Asma in 1980 but the marriage was quickly dissolved.
Dilip Kumar's first romance was rumored to be with the already married Kamini Kaushal .Hhe was also said to be romantically linked to the actress Madhubala.

Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar & Saira Bano Visit Pakistan Part-1 of 2.flv

Dilip Kumar - The Greatest Bollywood Actor Ever

Amol Palekar

Amol Palekar Biography
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Date of Birth: 24th November, 1944.
Address: 10th N. S. ROAD, JVPD SCHEME, Bombay- 400049
Education: Post Graduate in Fine Arts.
Debut Film: "Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe" (Marathi)
"Baaton Baaton Mein" (Hindi)
Film Awards: Best Movie Awards for the film "Akriet"

Mini Biography
Amol Palekar was born in a Maharashtrian Saraswat Brahmin family. He attended Sir J. J. School of art in Bombay. Amol Palekar started his acting career with the Marathi experimental stage with Satyadev Dubey. Later he established his own group "Aniket". Amol Palekar introduced street theatre in Maharashtra.

Amol made his debut in films with noted Marathi film "Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe" directed by Satyadev Dubey. He was cast by Basu Chatterjee in the movie "Rajnigandha", which led to many other such roles in middle-class comedies often directed by Chatterjee or Hrishikesh Mukherjee such as "Golmaal", "Chhoti Si Baat" and "Naram Garam". Amol Palekar turned from acting to film direction with the Marathi film "Aakriet". Since then he has directed many films which include "Ankahi", "Thodasa Rumani Ho Jaye", "Bangarwadi", "Daayraa", "Anahat", "Kairee", "Dhyaas Parva". His movie "Paheli" was India's official entry for the Oscar Awards in 2006 but did not make it to the final nominations.

Filmography
Aks, Teesra Kaun?, Baat Ban Jaye, Ankahee, Jhoothi, Khamosh, Tarang, Pyaasi Aankhen, Rang Birangi, Damaad, Jeevan Dhaara, Olangal, Shriman Shrimati, Chehre Pe Chehra, Naram Garam, Agni Pareeksha, Akriet, Sameera, Apne Paraye, Aanchal, Baaton Baaton Mein, Do Ladke Dono Kadke, Golmaal, Jeena Yahan, Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi, Solva Sawan, Agar, Bhumika, Gharaonda, Kanneshwara Rama, Safed Jhoot, Taxi Taxi, Chitchor, Chhoti Si Baat, Jeevana Jyoti, Rajnigandha and Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe.

Trivia
Amol Palekar claims to be an atheist though he was brought up in a Hindu family.
He says, "I am not here to impress people, I am telling a story as best as possible". If more people enjoy it, I would be very happy.

Amol Palekar

Gori Tera Gaon - Classic Bollywood Song - Amol Palekar & Zarina Wahab - Chitchor

Guftagoo With Amol Palekar

Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan Biography
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Date of Birth: 12th November, 1940
Nickname: Gabbar Singh
Debut Film: "Hinustan Ki Kasam"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Comedian for "Maa Kasam"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for "Yarana"&"Daada"

Mini Biography
Amjad Khan was born in Hyderabad to a legendry actor of 50's- Jayant. He entered the Hindi film Industry as a child artist with "Ab Dilli Dur Nahi". Before entering into films Amjed Khan was a theatre actor. His debut film was "Hindustan Ki Kasam". The film was made on the theme of Indo-Pak war of 1971. The role that immortalized Amjad Khan in Bollywood was 'Gabbar Singh' of "Sholay". 'Gabbar Singh' made Amzad Khan a household name. For the role of 'Gabbar Singh' Amjad Khan read "Abhishapth Chambal", a book on Chambal dacoits written by Taroon Kumar Bhaduri (father of actress Jaya Bhaduri). Post "Sholay" Amjad Khan acted in a number of movies in negative role opposite Amitabh Bachchan. "Parvarish", "Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin", "Aakhri Goli", "Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan", "Muqadar Ka Sikander", "Kasme Vaade", "Heeralal Pannalal" and "Khoon Ki Pukaar" are some of those movies.

Amjad Khan also played many other unconventional roles. He played the role of helpless and deluded Wajid Ali Shah, who was nawab of Awadh, in the film "Shatranj Ke Khiladi". Amjad won critical acclaims for his performance in this film. Amzad Khan also played a positive role as friend of Amitabh Bachchan in the film "Yarana". In the film "Utsav" he portrayed the character of Vatsyana, the writer of Kamsutra, a treatise on art of love.

Besides acting in films he also tried his hand at directing films. In 1976, he met with a near fatal accident on the Bombay-Goa road, when he rammed his car into a tree while trying to avoid a boulder. The drugs administered to him for treatment caused a serious weight problem for the rest of his life. As a result of his increasing weight he died in 1992 after suffering from a heart failure at the age of 51.

Filmography
Aatank, Hukumnama , Anokhi Chaal , Do Fantoosh , Bechain , Saali Adhi Ghar Waali , Virodhi ,Waqt Ka Badshah , Yaara Dildara , Love , Ramgarh Ke Sholay , Lekin, Maha-Sangram , Pati Patni Aur Tawaif , Dost , Meri Zabaan , Naqab , Paanch Fauladi , Santosh , Bees Saal Baad , Inteqam , Kabristan , Maalamaal , Peechha Karo , Ahsaan , Insaaniyat Ke Dushman , Maashuka , Sitapur Ki Geeta , Chameli Ki Shaadi , Jeeva , Love and God , Mohabbat Ki Kasam , Nasihat , Pahunchey Huwe Log , Vikram , Zindagani , Amir Aadmi Gareeb Aadmi , Ek Se Bhale Do, Mohabbat , Pataal , Bhairavi ¸ Bindiya Chamkegi , Kaamyaab , Maati Maange Khoon , Maqsad Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! , Utsav , Achha Bura , Bade Dil Wala , Chor Police , Himmatwala , Humse Hai Zamana , Humse Na Jeeta Koi , Jaani Dost , Mahaan , Nastik , Baghawat , Daulat , Desh Premee , Dharam Kanta , Insaan , Samraat , Satte Pe Satta , Teesri Aankh , Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon , Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai and Khoon Ka Rishta

Trivia
Amjad Khan was to be launched as hero in his home production film "Patthar Ke Sanam", but the film did not proceed beyond its inception.
He died before he could complete his dream project "Lambai Chaurai" with Amitabh Bachchan.

Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan - Last Memories

Amjad Khan - Biography

Dev Anand

Dev Anand Biography
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Date of Birth: 26th September, 1923.
Nickname: Devdutt
Address: 2nd Iris Park, Juhu, Bombay-400049.
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Education: Graduate (English Literature)
Debut Film: "Hum Ek Hain"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actor Award for "Kala Paani"
Filmfare Best Actor Award for "Guide"
Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award

Mini Biography
Dev Anand was born at Gurdaspur in undivided Punjab to Pishorimal Anand (Advocate). After graduation, he left home and landed at Mumbai to fulfill his passion of acting in films. Devanand did job in the military censor office at Churchgate, Mumbai, for a salary of Rs. 160. Dev Anand was offered his first big break by his favorite actor Ashok Kumar in the film "Ziddi" opposite Kamini Kaushal. The film was successful and afterthat Dev Anand launched his own production company 'Navketan'. First film produced by him was crime thriller "Baazi", whiah was directed by his friend Guru Dutt. Lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi's song, 'Tadbeer se bigdi huyee taqdeer bana de', in the film proved prophetic and Dev Anand became a true star. His films "Rahee", "Aandhiyan" and "Taxi Driver" were super hit at box office.

A rapid-fire style of dialogue delivery, an array of hats and a penchant for nodding while speaking became Dev Anand's style in the films like "Munimji", "CID" and "Paying Guest". His style was lapped up by the audience and was widely imitated. His class act in the film "Kala Paani" won him Filmfare Best Actor Award. Devanand's first colour film "Guide", which was directed by his elder brother Vijay Anand, is regarded as his best work till date. He also tried his hand at film direction with the film "Hare Ram Hare Krishna" in which he introduced Zeenat Aman. The film was based on hippie culture.

Dev Anand is one of those few Indian actors/filmmakers who are politically aware and active and are ready to stand up for the cause that is dear to them. He led a group of film personalities who stood up against the Internal Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Most of his films are an expression of his world view and have dealt with socially relevant subjects

Filmography
Mr Prime Minister, Aman Ke Farishtey, Love at Times Square, Censor Main Solah Baras Ki, Return of Jewel Thief, Gangster, Sau Crore, Awwal Number, Kishen Kanhaiya, Lashkar, Sachche Ka Bol Bala, Hum Naujawan, Anand Aur Anand, Swami Dada, Man Pasand, Lootmaar, Des Pardes, Darling Darling, Chhupa Rustam, Heera Panna, Joshila, Shareef Budmaash, Yeh Gulistan Hamara, Gambler, Hare Raama Hare Krishna, Tere Mere Sapne, Johny Mera Naam, Prem Pujari, Mahal, Duniya, Jewel Thief, Pyar Mohabbat, Guide, Teen Devian, Sharabi, Hum Dono, Solva Saal, C.I.D., Funtoosh, Taxi Driver, Rahi, Aandhiyan, Baazi, Do Sitare, Madhubala , Ziddi, Aage Badho, Mohan and Hum Ek Hain.

Trivia
Dev Anand is married to his co star Kamini Kartik.
In September 2007, Dev's autobiography "Romancing with Life" was released by the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Dev Anand was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.
The President of India honoured him with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award (India's third highest civilian award).
He was romantically involved with singer-actress Suraiya.

Dev Anand

Dev Anand: Forever & Ever.

Dev Anand To The RKB SHOW : I WANT TO MAKE A PAKISTANI FILM