ACTORS

Sunday, 15 July 2012

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan Biography
Profile
Date of Birth: 11 October 1942, Allahabad, India
Nickname: Big B, Munna, Young Angry Man.
Address: Pratiksha, 10th Road, J.V.P.D. Scheme Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Education: Master Of Arts (M A)
Debut Film: "Saat Hindustani"
Film Awards:
Filmfare Award
Best Actor Critics for "Aks"
Best Supporting Actor for "Mohabatein"
Best Supporting Actor for "Anand"
Best Supporting Actor for "Veer-Zaara"
Best Actor for "Hum"
Best Actor for "Don"
Super star of the millenium
National Film Awards, India
Best Actor for "Agneepath"

Mini Biography
Bolywood super star Amitabh Bachchan is son of the famous Hindi poet late Harivansh Rai Bachchan. He was born at Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. After completing his studies from Sherwood College, Nainital and Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, he shifted to Kolkata to work in Shaw Wallace Company (a shipping firm). Later he moved to Mumbai to try his hand in Hindi film Industry.

Initial years of Amitabh Bachhan were full of struggle, as he was tall and of dark complexion, he could not match to the requirement of film directors as lover boy. Amitabh Bachchan Started his acting journey with the film "Saat Hindustani". He won his first National Film Award as Best Newcomer. Amitabh Bachchan gave his first hit film "Zanzeer" in 1973 with his real life love and future wife Jaya Bhaduri. This film established Amitabh in a new persona - the "angry young man" action hero of Bollywood. For the next one decade Amitabh gave almost one hit film every year that includes "Deewaar ", "Sholay ", "Trishul ", "Muqaddar Ka Sikander ", "Don ", "Kasme Vaade ", "Kaala Patthar ", "Mr. Natwarlal", "Ram Balram ", "Shaan ", "Lawaaris " and "Shakti ". Besides doing action films, Amitabh also did comic roles in "Chupke Chupke", "Amar Akbar Anthony" and "Namak Halal". As romantic hero he gave notable performance in the movies "Kabhie Kabhie" and "Silsila".

This great actor of Hindi film industry has got tremendous fan following across all age groups. Amitabh Bachhan was fatally injured while shooting for the film "coolie". His fans prayed for his early recovery and some of them even offered their one limb for his recovery. Nevertheless, Amitabh recovered soon and resumed shooting for the film. Later the film "coolie" was released and it was a big hit at box office.

Amitabh Bachchan took break from acting and entered politics with the support of his friend Late Rajiv Gandhi. He was elected Member of Parliament from Allahabad in 1984 but soon he realized that politics was not his cup of tea and he decided to quit. After returning to the film industry Amitabh turned towards production of films and established Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd (ABCL) for production and distribution of films. Besides acting in films, Amitabh Bachchan has also hosted popular game show "Kaun Banega Karorpati" (KBC) on TV.

Filmography
Saat Hindustani, Anand, Reshma Aur Shera , Bombay to Goa, Zanjeer, Namak Haraam , Roti Kapda Aur Makaan , Chupke Chupke , Deewar, Sholay, Kabhie Kabhie , Hera Pheri , Amar Akbar Anthony, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Adalat , Parvarish , Besharam , Ganga Ki Saugandh, Kasme Vaade , Trishul , Don, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, The Great Gambler Golmaal , Jurmana , Mr. Natwarlal , Kaala Patthar , Suhaag , Do Aur Do Paanch, Dostana, Ram Balram , Shaan , Naseeb, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat , Lawaaris, Silsila, Yarana, Kalia , Satte Pe Satta, Bemisaal , Namak Halaal , Shakti, Andha Kanoon , Coolie , Inquilaab , Sharaabi, Giraftaar , Mard , Aakhree Raasta , Shahenshah, Toofan, Main Azaad Hoon Azaad , Agneepath , Aaj Ka Arjun , Hum, Ajooba, Khuda Gawah, Major Saab , Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan, Mohabbatein , Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Baghban, Khakee , Deewaar , Veer-Zaara , Bunty Aur Babli , Sarkar , Viruddh , Ek Ajnabee , Eklavya , Cheeni Kum andRam Gopal Varma Ki Aag.

Trivia
Amitabh Bachchan faced fifteen years boycott from film magazines like Stardust.
After injury during the shooting of "Coolie", Amitabh suffered from Myasthenia Gravis.
In November 2005, Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital's ICU to undergo surgery for diverticulitis of the small intestine.
Amitabh was alleged to have acquired cultivable land in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh by unlawful means. However, he was given clean chit by the High Court.
He was one of the judges for the 1995 Miss World beauty pageant.
Amitabh is a vegetarian.
Amitabh Bachchan was named Actor of the Millennium in a BBC News Poll ahead of such luminaries as Charlie Chaplin, Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Marlon Brando.
He has also done playback singing in many movies such as "Laawaris", "Toofan" and "Silsila".

Amitabh Bachchan

Bol Bachchan Title Song Amitabh Bachchan

Bol Bachchan Song Ft. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar Biography
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Date of Birth: 9th September, 1967
Nickname: Akki
Address: 203 A Wings, Benzer, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Debut Film: "Saugandh"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Villain Award for "Ajnabi"

Mini Biography
Akshay Kumar, a martial art expert, made his Bollywood debut with "Saugandh". He is also known as "Khiladi Kumar" for the series of khiladi movies Akshay worked in. The Khiladi series comprised of "Khiladi", Khiladi 420", "Mr. &Mrs. Khiladi" and "Main Khiladi Tu Anari". Apart from action films Akshaye Kumar has done a number of romantic and comedy films. Akshaya Kumar starred in the comedy film "Hera Pheri" along with Paresh Rawal and Sunil Shetty, which was a big success at the box office. Since then he has starred in many comedy films like "Awara Paagal Deewana ", "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" , "Garam Masala", "Phir Hera Pheri" and "Bhul Bhulaiya". Akshaya Kumar also played a negative character in the movie "Ajnabi", for which he won the Filmfare Best Villain award.

Akshay Kumar is an active stage performer. He led the 'Heat 2006' world tour along with fellow stars Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley. Akshay Kumar has been linked with several of his co-star actresses like Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty and Priyanka Chopra. Akshay is married to Twinkle Khanna, film actress and daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia.

Filmography
Mr. Bond, Khiladi, Dil Ki Baazi, Waqt Hamara Hai, Sainik, Elaan, Yeh Dillagi, Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Ikke Pe Ikka, Amanat, Suhaag, Nazar Ke Samne, Zakhmi Dil, Zaalim, Hum Hain Bemisaal, Maidan-E-Jung, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Tu Chor Main Sipahi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Sapoot, Lahu Ke Do Rang, Insaaf, Daava, Tarazu, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi, Dil To Pagal Hai, Aflatoon, Keemat, Angaaray, Barood, Aarzoo, International Khiladi, Zulmi Raj , Sangharsh, Jaanwar, Hera Pheri, Dhadkan, Khiladi 420, Ajnabee Awara Paagal Deewana , Jaani Dushman, Andaaz, Khakee, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz , Bhagam Bhag, Namastey London, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

Trivia
Akshay Kumar studied martial arts in Hong Kong before becoming an actor.
He was a martial arts teacher. One of his students suggested him to try modeling and he was soon offered films after his success as a model.
He has a son with wife Twinkle Khanna named Araav, who was born on 15th September 2002.
Akshay Kumar was a chef in Bangkok before entering in films.

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar Gets Whacked By ROWDY Sonakshi Sinha!

Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha ROWDY RATHORE - UTVSTARS HD

Akshay Khanna

Akshay Khanna Biography
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Date of Birth: 28th March, 1975
Address: 13/C Elplaza, Little Gibs Road, Malabar Hill, Mumbai- 4000026
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Debut Film: "Himalayaputra"
Film Award: Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Border"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Dil Chahta Hai"
IIFA Best Villain Award for "Humraaz"
Australian Indian Film Festival, Best Performance Award for "Gandhi, My Father".

Mini Biography
Akshay Khanna is son of the Bollywood star turned politician Vinod Khanna. He made his debut in Bollywood with the movie "Himalayputra", went without much success at box office. Akshaye Khanna gave remarkable performance in his next movie "Border", directed by J. P. Dutta and received a couple of awards for his performance. After that a string of flop films followed. Perhaps it was his imprudent choice of films such as "Mohabbat", "Kudrat", "Lawaris", "Love You Hamesha" and "Dahek" that turned the tide against Akshaya Khanna. Then, there came a ray of hope in the form of Rishi Kapoor's "Aa Ab Laut Chale". Though the film did average business but he was praised for his acting in this film. Since then he has given remarkable performance in a number of movies like "Dil Chahta Hai", "Deewar", "Gandhi, My Father", "Hulchul", "Humraaj" and Hungama. Akshay Khanna won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in the film "Dil Chahta Hai". In his recent released film "Gandhi, My Father" he portrayed the character of Harilal Gandhi, Harilal was eldest son of Mahatma Gandhi. He was praised by critics for his performance and was mentioned as his best performance so far.

Filmography
Aaja Nachle, Gandhi, My Father, Naqaab, Salaam-E-Ishq, Aap Ki Khatir, 36 China Town, Shaadi Se Pehle, Hulchul, Deewaar, LOC: Kargil, Hungama, Border, Deewangee, Humraaz, Dil Chahta Hai, Taal, Laawaris, Aa Ab Laut Chalen, Love You Hamesha, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna and Bollywood/Hollywood.

Trivia
Akshaye Khanna mother's name is Gitanjali.
He has a brother named Rahul Khanna, who is also a Bollywood actor.
His step mother name is Kavita and he has a step sister named Siksha

Akshay Khanna

Amrish Puri throws Paresh Rawal and Akshay Khanna out of the house (Hulchul)

Akshaye Khanna In Aamne Samne

Ajay Devgan

Ajay Devgan Biography
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Date of Birth: 2nd April, 1967.
Address: Sea Cliff, 1st Floor, Gandhigram Road, Juhu, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5 ' 8"
Education: Graduate, Mithibai College, Mumbai.
Debut Film: "Phool Aur Kaante"
Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Best Debutant for "Phool Aur Kaante"
Best Actor (critics) for "Company" and "The Legend Of Bhagat Singh"
Best Villain for "Deewangee"
National Film Awards
Best Actor for "Zakhm" and "The Legend Of Bhagat Singh"

Mini Biography
Ajay Devgan is son of the famous stunt director Veeru Devgan. He made his debut in Bollywood as an action hero with "Phool Aur Kaante". Ajay Devgan went on to win Best Debutant Award for his performance in this film. Thereafter he appeared in a number of movies as action hero. Some of his notable action movies were "Vijaypath", "Jigar", "Sangram", "Ek Hi Rashta", "Dhanwaan", 'Nazayaj" etc. Ajay Devgan broke this trend after starring in the comedy film "Ishq". His next film "Pyar To Hona Hi Tha" was biggest hit of the year. Ajay Devgan's performance in the film "Zakhm", directed by Mahesh Bhatt was critically acclaimed and he won the National film Award for the Best Actor. He again won National Award for his performance in the film "The Legend Of Bhagat Singh", a film directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi.

Ajay Devgun has starred in several other critically appreciated films such as Mani Ratnam's "Yuva", Rituparno Ghosh's "Raincoat" and Vishal Bhardwaj's "Omkara".

Recently, Ajay starred in Ram Gopal verma's "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag", a remake of "Sholay", arguably the most popular film of Hindi cinema. The film was a major failure critically as well as commercially. After enacting various roles in his acting career, Ajay Devgun has donned the hat of Director for the film "U, Me Aur Hum" which is supposed to be produced by Kumar Mangat and his wife Kajol.

Filmography
Phool Aur Kaante, Jigar, Dil Hai Betaab, Divya Shakti, Platform, Sangram, Shaktiman, Ek Hi Raasta, Bedardi, Dhanwaan, Dilwale, Kanoon, Vijaypath Suhaag, Naajayaz, Hulchul, Gunda Raj, Haqeeqat, Jung, Diljale, Itihaas, Ishq, Major Saab, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Sar Utha Ke Jiyo, Zakhm, Dil Kya Kare, Kachche Dhaage, Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Hindustan Ki Kasam, Thakshak, Deewane, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke, Lajja Tera Mera Saath Rahen, Company, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Deewangee, Bhoot, Qayamat, Chori Chori, Gangaajal Parwana, Zameen, LOC Kargil, Khakee, Masti, Yuva, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Raincoat, Insan, Blackmail, Zameer, Tango Charlie, Kaal, Main Aisa Hi Hoon, Apaharan, Shikhar, Golmaal, Omkara, Cash and Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag.

Trivia
Ajay Devgan is married to successful actress Kajol, they have one daughter named Nysa.
He dated Karisma Kapoor before his marriage to Kajol.
He has one brother named Anil Devgan.
Ajay is son-in-law of Tanuja Mukherjee.

Ajay Devgan

Ajay Devgan Through Years!

Kajol and Ajay Devgan's Attempt Against Female Foeticide- Bollywood Gossip

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan Biography
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Date of Birth: 5th February, 1976.
Nickname: Junior B, A B baby.
Address: Abhishek Bachchan, Pratiksha, 10th Road, J.V.P.D. Scheme Mumbai 400 049
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Education: Graduate, Aiglon College (Switzerland)
Debut Film: "Refugee"
Film Awards: IIFA Awards
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for "Sarkar"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for "Yuva"
Star Screen Best Comedian Award for "Bunty Aur Babli"

Mini Biography
Abhishek Bachchan is son of the famous Bollywood mega-stars Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan. Abhishek Bachchan is married to Aishwarya Rai, the former Miss World and Bollywood heartthrob. Abhishek Bachhan started his filmy career with the movie "Refugee" opposite Kareena Kapoor. Refugee was not a success at the box office. In the next four years after refugee Abhisek did many more movies without any success at the box office. Abhishek Bachchan proved his mettle as an actor in Mani Ratnam's "Yuva". The same year, he gave his first major hit film "Dhoom". His next released films "Bunty Aur Bably", "Dus", "Bluffmaster" and "Sarkar" were also successful at the Box Office. Abhishek went on to win Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Sarkar". His dance sequence with Amitabh Bachchan in the song "Kajra Re………." became a rage. Abishekh Bachhan also sang in the films "Bluffmaster" and "Dhoom".

Abhishek's recent released film "Guru" was successful at box office; rather it was his first solo hit film. He also received good reviews for his performance in the movie "Laga Chunari Mein Daag".
Filmography
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom , Shootout at Lokhandwala , Guru , Dhoom 2, Umrao Jaan , Kabhi Alvida Naa kehna , Bluff Master, Vasundhara , Salaam Namaste, Sarkar, Bunty Aur Babli , Antar Mahal, Dus, Dhoom, Phir Milenge, Yuva, Hum Tum , Naach , Rakht, Run, Kuch Naa Kaho, LOC Kargil, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, Zameen , Desh, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Om Jai Jagadish, Shararat, Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, Refugee and Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa.

Trivia
Abhishek did not finish his business degree from Boston University (U S A) as he wanted to pursue his career in Bollywood.
He has a sister named Shweta, now she is married.
Abhishek was awarded "Yash Bharatiya Samman" by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
He was engaged to Karishma Kapoor, which did not last long

Abhishek Bachchan

Bol Bachchan With Abhishek Bachchan

Bol Bachchan Song Ft. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn