Sachin Khedekar is an Indian actor and director, best known for his roles in Astitva, Imtihaan and as Netaji in Shyam Benegal’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero. He has also directed Kalchakra Contents Sachin Khedekar has won Screen Award for Best Actor for Sailaab in television and in movies Kadachit and Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy. He also won Best Actor in a Historical Role award for his portrayal of Netaji Shubhas Chandra Bose in movie Bose: The Forgotten…
He is the quintessential common man. And he made his mark playing that role in a TV series that characterised The Times of India cartooning legend R.K. Laxman’s creation. Anjan Shrivastav was a public sector bank employee who lived and breathed theatre in the eighties when the role of the common man for the series Wagle Ki Duniya came his way. And he has not looked back since. Thanks to his innate histrionic talent, today Shrivastav is not just a…
Aamir Bashir began his career with a small role in Bhanwar TV series. After that he has appeared in few TV commercials. He entered to film industry with the film Armaan in 2003. Before that he has acted in two tele films (Split wide Open 1999 and Doordarsha Srinagar). Aamir Bashir won his first Screen Award for his supporting role in thriller movie “A Wednesday‘. He played a police inspector role in that movie. He was casted for the role…
With no film background, but enough confidence for starters, Shilpa Shetty joined Bollywood. She came to be considered “star’ material when her very first film, ‘Baazigar’ where she was paired opposite Shahrukh Khan. Her role, though a small one, was full of substance and one expected her to hit it off big from there itself, but so was not the case. Shilpa Shetty, with her unconventional looks, may have worked with the A listers including Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Govinda…
Of all the actress’ of Bollywood’s bouffant 70s era Jaya Bachchan (Bhaduri) would be the one voted; “Most Likely to be the Girl you Take Home to Meet Mom and Dad”. She has that genuine and sincere quality that the parent’s love to see. There is a fortitude and level-headedness in her gaze and demeanor. She displays a silent refined non-plussed intelligence. The plot my be throwing Jaya for a loop through seemingly insurmountable odds but the quiet gaze of…
Farida Jalal, a native of New Delhi, started her career in the 1960s, when she won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare. She usually played the sister or rejected fianc’e of the male lead but almost never the female lead. One of her most critically acclaimed roles is in Bobby where she played the part of the mentally challenged would-be fianc’e of Rishi Kapoor’s Raj. During the 1980s, her roles progressed from sister and girlfriend to aunt,…
Aamna Shariff is an Indian TV/Film actress. She is known mainly for playing the role of Kashish in the popular Star Plus drama Kahiin To Hoga with her co-star Rajeev Khandelwal. She became a household name after the show and her character became a cultural icon. One of the more beautyfull woman in the world. TV career She made her debut in the Balaji Telefilms serial “Kahiin To Hoga” where she acted as the eldest sister in a middle class…
Aditi Govitrikar is an Indian model, actress and a doctor. She won Gladrags Megamodel, and the Mrs. World contest in 2001, and appeared in reality television series, Bigg Boss (Season 3). Govitrikar was born to an Brahmin Marathi family in Panvel, Maharashtra. She did her schooling in Barns High School in Panvel and her MBBS at Grant Medical College in Mumbai . Govitrikar is a gynaecologist by profession. She started her career as a model after winning the Gladrags Mega…
Chikankari is a traditional and intricate form of hand embroidery that originated in India, specifically in the city of Lucknow in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. This delicate and artistic embroidery style involves the use of white thread on fine, lightweight fabrics, creating elegant and subtle designs. Here are some key points about Chikankari embroidery in India: Origin and History: Chikankari has a rich history dating back to the Mughal era. It was patronized by the Mughal emperors and…
India has a rich architectural heritage that features a wide range of wooden elements in various structures, including homes, temples, palaces, and public buildings. These wooden architectural elements not only serve functional purposes but also add artistic and aesthetic value to the structures. Here are some common wooden architectural elements used in India: Wooden Doors: Elaborately carved wooden doors are a hallmark of Indian architecture. They are often adorned with intricate designs and motifs, and they can be found in…