Dilip Kumar

Born on 11 December 1922 Dilip Kumar who's real name is Yusuf Khan is an Indian film actor and a former Member of Parliament. Dilip Kumar started his acting career in 1944.




Dilip Kumar has starred in some of the most commercially successful films of the late 40s, 50s, 60s and 80s. Dilip Kumar was the first Bollywood actor to receive a Filmfare Best Actor Award and holds the record for numerous number of Filmfare Awards won for that category.

Acted in a wide variety of roles such as the romantic Andaz (1949), Aan (1952), Devdas (1955), Azaad (1955), Mughal E Azam (1960) and Ganga Jamuna (1961), Dilip Kumar in 1976 took a five-year break from the film industry.

In 1981 the versatile actor returned back with a blockbuster film Kranti and continued his career playing central character roles in hit films like Shakti (1982), Karma (1986) and Saudagar (1991) Qila in 1998 which was his last flick.

Dilip Kumar earned the title of "tragedy king" with the films like Devdas, Madhumati, Deedar, Amar,etc. He also became the most popular star of Bollywood in the 1950's and had a huge fan following.

In 1961 Dilip Kumar produced and starred in the hit Ganga Jamuna in which he and his real-life brother Nasir Khan played the title roles. In the 1970s Dilip Kumar acted in fewer films with actors like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan who had begun to take the spotlight. Dilip Kumar played triple roles in Bairaag in 1976. The film flopped badly.

In his last major film, Saudagar (1991), he appeared alongside another legendary actor Raj Kumar. Dilip Kumar in 1993 was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. The actor has received many awards throughout his career, including 8 Filmfare Best Actor awards and 19 nominations. The Government of India honoured him with the Dada Saheb Phalke award in 1994 - the highest award for cinematic excellence in India.

In 1980, Dilip Kumar was appointed Sheriff of Mumbai, an honorary position. Dilip Kumar was awarded, Nishan-e-Pakistan, Pakistan's highest civilian award in the year 1997. In 1997 NTR National Award was given to the actor and he was also awarded CNN-IBN Indian of the year - Lifetime achievement award in 2009.

AAMIR KHAN

Aamir Khan was first introduced as a child artist in the 1970's hit Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) -- he was the youngest child in the trio. Aamir 'quit' movies and went on to become the state tennis champion for Maharashtra. Aamir also fell in love with the girl next door in the meantime. He proposed to her the day he turned 21, and she accepted. But apparently, there was opposition since she was from a Hindu family and he, from a devout Islamic one. So, they eloped, got married and returned to their homes. Aamir's wife Reena even appears in the song "Papa Kehte Hain" that made him the darling of the nation.




From the tremendous success of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which was released when he was 23, he has blossomed into India's finest actor. His list of sterling performances include Dil (1990), _Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1990)_ , _Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992)_ , Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Ishq (1997), Ghulam (1998) and Sarfarosh (1999).His performance in Earth (1998) as the Ice-Candy man has received rave reviews from Indian and International critics.

Using classic "method acting", Aamir acts in all genres of Indian films - comedy, action, drama and romance. Though he performs in few films, Aamir Khan is acknowledged today as the most complete Indian actor for his diverse choice of roles and films.

Aamir Khan Refuses to accept the usual awards from Indian trade magazines such as Filmfare. Known as perfectionist who insists on getting a finished script before committing to a film and also refuses to work on more than one film at a time, both very unusual for Bollywood where actors usually work in several films at a time and script details are often improvised on the day of shooting. One of the three Khans that ruled Bollywood in the 90s. The other two are Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan.He was Awarded Padma Bhushan for the year 2003 by the Government of India. Aamir has two children, Junaid age 9, and Aira age 4, both from Reena, his first wife. Has been a big fan of Alfred Hitchcock stories.
Visited Pakistan for fund raising of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital on invitation by the cricketer Imran Khan.

It was later reported Khan married Kiran Rao(assistant to Director Prakash Mehra in the movie Rang De Basanti) in a small ceremony at his home in Mumbai, India on 28 December 2005. He produced his first movie "Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)". The film went on to become a blockbuster hit and went on to be nominated for the Oscars. That same year he set up his own production house called Aamir Khan Productions Ltd. In 2006 his movie "Rang De Basanti" went on to become one of the highest grossing films of that year.

Johny Lever

Johny Lever the Indian actor was born on January 7, 1950. Johny Lever is known as a comedian of great regard in the hindi cinema and has appeared in several films since the 1980s playing comic supporting roles.



Johny Lever started off as a comedian in real life while still at school. the actor dropped out of school when he was in seventh grade. Johny Lever got his first break in Indian cinema with the film Dard Ka Rishta. Since then, Johny Lever has worked in more than 350 films like Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin, Mr Tikdambaaz, Aur Phir Ek Din, Zinda Dil, Joru Ka Ghulam, Deewane, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Fiza, Shikari, Aaghaaz, Love 86. His 2009 project is Classmates.

On 8 December 1998, Johnny Lever was also sentenced to seven days imprisonment for disrespect to the Indian National Anthem and Indian Constitution during a private performance in Dubai.

What makes Johny unique is the style of his own as a comedian and mimcry artist. Johny Lever also starred on Zee TV on his own show called Johny Aala Re. In 2007, he also appeared as a judge on the stand-up reality show Comedy Circus.

Om Puri

Om Puri the Indian actor appeared in both mainstream Indian Cinema films as well as art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films. Om Puri made his film debut in the 1976 film Ghashiram Kotwal, and the film was based on a Marathi play. Also nominated for the BAFTA award for his performance in East is East, Om Puri was awarded an honorary OBE in July 2004 for his performances in English movies.




In the 1980s he also made two highly successful Punjabi films called Chan Pardesi (1980) and Long Da Lishkara (1986). Om Puri was critically acclaimed for his performances in many unconventional roles such as a victimized tribal in Aakrosh (1980), Ardh Satya (1982), Maachis (1996) and Gupt in 1997.

Om Puri also had a cameo in the highly acclaimed film Gandhi (1982) and the film was directed by Richard Attenborough. Om Puri also acted in British films such as My Son the Fanatic (1997), East is East (1999) and The Parole Officer (2001). He also performed in Hollywood films like City of Joy (1992), Wolf (1994) and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996). In 2005 he starred in the film, The Hangman. In 2007, he appeared as General Zia-Ul-Haq in Charlie Wilson's War, which stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.

Om Puri has also worked in Hindi TV serials like Kakkaji Kaheen (1988) and Mr. Yogi (1989). Om Puri also essayed comic roles in Hindi films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron which reached a cult status, followed by Chachi 420 (1997), Hera Pheri (2000), Chor Machaye Shor (2002) and Malamaal Weekly (2006).

Om Puri also starred in Singh Is Kinng, Mere Baap Pehle Aap Also nominated for the BAFTA award for his performance in East is East, Om Puri was awarded an honorary OBE in July 2004 for his performances in English movies.Aap and Billu Barber. He has been honoured with the two most prestigious awards in the Indian film industry, which are the National Film Awards and the Filmfare Awards. He also received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.

In 1984 for his performances in Ardh Satya and in 1982 for Arohan the Bollywood star won the National Film Award for Best Actor twice. In 1981 he won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Aakrosh. He was also honoured Padma Shri by the Indian government for his various contributions to parallel and commercial films in 1990.

"Danny" Denzongpa Biography

Tshering Phintso Danny Denzongpa born on February 25, 1948 in Sikkim is an Indian actor working in Bollywood films. Ethnicity wise he is a Bhutia.



Denzongpa is most remembered for his roles as a villain though he started his career by singing Indian and Nepali songs and acting in Indian and Nepali movies. He has starred in some international projects, the most famous being Seven Years in Tibet where he acted alongside Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.

In 2003, Denzongpa was awarded the Padma Shree, India's fourth highest civilian honour for his contribution to art and cinema.

Denzongpa is also an ex-army men. His love of horses and horse riding began at an early age, as his family was into horse breeding . He had qualified for the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College but after the Sino-Indian War of 1962, his mother pleaded with him to give up joining the army after several people of their village were killed. Danny then enrolled in the Film institute in Pune.

During his early film career, Danny suffered with language problem but learned it with practice. The Urdu came in handy in films such as Sawan Kumar's Sanam Bewafa and Mukul Anand's Khuda Gawah.

He started out with B-grade movies such as Zaroorat in 1971, and later moved on to play the roles of the villain in numerous roles.

He got his major break in Gulzar's Mere Apne, and later in B R Chopra's Dhund where he played a crippled and frustrated husband. He missed out on one of the most famous villain roles in Indian Cinema, that of Gabbar Singh for Sholay. He was the original choice for the role but had to back out because of a clash of dates. The character later became an icon and made Amjad Khan a star overnight.

He is also an accomplished singer having sung with Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhonsle, three stalwarts of Indian music. He is also a painter, a writer and a sculptor.

He is currently acting in his first South Indian film, Endhiran,Directed by S. Shankar , starring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai in the lead

Danny, who married Gawa Denzongpa, a Bhutia woman from his hometown of Gangtok, currently resides in Juhu in Mumbai. Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Khuda Gawah(1992) and Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Sanam Bewafa(1991) was won by him.

He has worked in more than 150 movies and his journey continues.

Raj Babbar

Raj Babbar was born on June 23, 1952 in Agra, India. Raj Babbar was trained in the Method school of acting at NSD. Raj Babbar started opposite one of the well known actresses of Indian cinema Reena Roy in the Hindi film Sau Dina Saas Ke, which led to their having an affair which was helpful for his future career.




Raj Babbar also played the role of a rich playboy-rapist in B.R. Chopra's Insaaf Ka Tarazu, which starred Zeenat Aman and was the debut film of the 13 year old Padmini Kolhapure.

Then followed Nikaah with Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha, Aaj Ki Aawaz with Smita Patil. He was also successful in Punjabi cinema as he gave remarkable performances in Chan Pardesi (1980) and Long Da Lishkara (1986).

The actor 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 Baharaan (2005), and Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006). Some of the noted films of the actor are Kissa Kursi Ka (1977), Aap To Aise Na The (1980), Jazbaat (1980) Sheen (2004), Shikaar (2004), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Corporate (2006), Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006), Aap Kaa Surroor: The Movie (2007), Fashion (2008).

Even with his acting capability, Raj Babbar has been unable to attain the super-star image in Indian cinema.

Kiran Kumar-Biography

Kiran Kumar is a Indian actor who has worked in many Hindi and Gujarati films. Kiran Kumar is ranked among the finest actors of Indian television too as he has given outstanding performances in every role he is assigned.




Kiran Kumar starred in Do Boond Pani that came in 1971, and went on to play the villain in several films. He is also known for his acting in Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor starrer film Tezaab.

Kiran Kumar puts in a lot of effort into the character he plays, and it shows on the screen. Kiran Kumar was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best performance in negative role for the flick Khuda Gawah.

The actor was also awarded the Mayor's Award, for Ghutan and another Mayor's Award, for Aur Phir ek Din.

Amjad Khan's biography

Amjad Khan bollywood's filmstar was an acclaimed Indian actor and director. Amjad Khan worked in over 130 films. The actor became most famous for playing the role of the dacoit Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975).




Before joining the film industry he was a theatre actor. At the early age of 17, he entered hindi cinema and did his first film Ab Dilli Dur Nahin in 1957.
Amjad Khan's role of Gabbar Singh is considered by many to be the first depiction of pure evil on the screen in Indian Cinema.

After the grand success of Sholay, Amjad Khan continued to play villain roles in many Hindi films in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. In the critically acclaimed film Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977), directed by Satyajit Ray, Khan played the helpless and deluded monarch Wajid Ali Shah. He also played a positive role opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Yaarana (1981) and in Laawaris as Amitabh's father.

Amjad is also remembered for his comical characters in films such as Qurbani (1980), Love Story, and Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986). In 1976, he had met with a near fatal accident on the Bombay-Goa road. As a result of his increasing weight he died in 1992 after suffering from a heart failure at the age of 51.

Dilip Tahil-Biography

Dilip Tahil an Indian film, television and theatre actor made his acting debut playing a minor role in the 1974 film Ankur. He got his first major role in the 1980 Ramesh Sippy film Shaan.

Dilip Tahil appeared in over 100 Bollywood films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, mostly playing character and villain roles. His roles ranged from the main villain, henchman, father, relative and police officer.

He has also notably starred multiple times alongside Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan in Deewana (1992), Baazigar (1993), Darr (1993) and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000). On television Tahil played roles in Sanjay Khan's television serial The Sword of Tipu Sultan and Ramesh Sippy's Buniyaad.

He also briefly appeared in the highly acclaimed 1982 international award-winning film Gandhi and two Merchant-Ivory English-language films: The Deceivers and The Perfect Murder (both released in 1988).

Dilip made a comeback to Bollywood after an hiatus appearing in the films Shakalaka Boom Boom, Partner (2007) and recently Race (2008). In 1984 he acted as father for Baby Sonia in Navodaya Appachan's My Dear Kuttichathan3D Malayalam.

Ashok Kumar-Biography

Ashok Kumar was October 13, 1911. He was an Indian Bollywood actor. Ashok broke from the theatrical style then common in Indian film towards a more naturalistic method. Altogether, Ashok Kumar starred in over 275 films.



Ashok Kumar was also respectfully called as Dadamoni. Devika Rani and Ashok Kumar did a string of films after this including Izzat 1937, Savitri 1937 and Nirmala 1938. But Devika was the bigger star and Ashok Kumar was definitely in her shadow.

Ashok Kumar came into his own with three films opposite Leela Chitnis: Kangan in 1939, Bandhan in 1940, Jhoola in 1941, singing his own songs as was the custom then. Ashok Kumar acquitted himself creditably and came away with several hits including most famously Main Ban ka Panchhi.

Ashok was also not afraid to take risks and was one of the first anti-heroes of Indian Cinema with his role in Kismet in 1943. This movie went on to create a record for the highest grossing film in India at the time of its release.

He produced several films for Bombay Talkies during the final years of the company including the famous Mahal in 1949 in which he co-starred with Madhubala. In the 1950s, he played the suave cigarette-smoking criminal or police officer in several films.

In the late 1960s Dadamoni switched to character roles playing the parent, grandparent, dirty old man and suave criminal, being careful never to be typecast. He paired up 20 times with the queen of tragedy, and one of the best actresses ever seen in Bollywood, Meena Kumari, in films such as Parineeta, Bahu Begum, Pakeezah, Ek hi Raasta, Bandish, Aarti and many more.

He acted in fewer films in the 1980s and 1990s and occasionally appeared on television. His last film role was in Aankhon Mein Tum Ho in 1997. Ashok Kumar died at the age of 90 in Mumbai.

Ajit's biography

Ajit also known as Hamid Ali Khan was born on January 27, 1922 in Golconda was a Bollywood film actor. Ajit was a popular villain of Hindi films and he was known for his stylish and peculiar dialogue delivery.




Ajit's dialogues Mona darling, smart boy, Lili don't be silly, went on to become a rage and they sometimes overshadowed his earlier remarkable performance. Ajit entered the film industry to become a hero and did quite a few creditable films as lead artiste in Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Baradari, and later as a second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur to name a few. Film Director K.Amarnath, who directed him in Bekasoor, suggested that the actor change his long name of Hamid Ali Khan to something shorter, and Hamid homed in on Ajit.

Ajit started his career in the 40's. Luck did not favour him in the initial stages of his career, but the actor started with the 1946 movie Shahe Misra opposite heroine Geeta Bose and also did films as Sikander (van mala), Hatimtai(1947), Aap Beeti(Khursheed), Sone Ki Chidiya(Leela Kumari), Dholak(Meena Shori) and Chanda Ki Chandni(Monica Desai) as leading hero but flopped.

He did most of 15 films with Nalini Jaywant. Ajit switched over to play the villain and with films like Zanjeer, Yaadon Ki Baraat among others, there was no looking back for Ajit.

In the mid-seventies he had acted in over 57 films mostly as a villain. His dialogue delivery remains so popular even till this date. Ajit developed his own style of acting and delivery of dialogue. We still remember his style of acting which is guidance to the new generation of actors. It has also been noted that most of his gang members had Christian names like Robert, Michael, Peter etc. This also has been used for comic purposes in parodies.

It was the menacing voice he was most famous for. He is still remembered for bringing the most famous villains in the history of Indian cinema to life. His contemporaries include veteran actors like Amrish Puri, Pran, Prem Chopra and Amjad Khan.

Some of his popularity in present time is due to the innumerable jokes and parodies made on his famous lines by comedians. Ajit on October 22,1998 died of cardiac arrest in Hyderabad.

Abhay Deol's Biography

Abhay Deol was born in Chandigarh, India to a Deol Sikh Jatt family. Abhay is the son of producer and director Ajit Singh Deol. His paternal uncle is famous veteran actor Dharmendra and his cousins are actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and actress Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.

Abhay Deol made his film debut in the 2005 film Socha Na Tha . The film got him good reviews for his performance. His second film was Ahista Ahista in 2006 which got him good critical reviews. Abhay's first 2007 release was Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. which has a multi starcast and emerged to be a major box office success.

Deol's second 2007 release was Ek Chalis Ki Last Local. His third film in 2007 Manorama Six Feet Under 21, 2007 which won the Best Film at the MIAAC film festival in New York City. He won a Best Actor award for his role. His 2008 movie 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' was a big hit not just with critics but with the masses as well and established him as a dependable mainstream actor.

Abhay Deol is also the important person behind 2009 Bollywood film Dev.D, a modern

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day version of Devdas which he himself devised, and in which he enacts the title role.

Dev D can be considered to be a path-breaking movie in Indian Cinema for its crisp cinematography, good performances and diverse music. Abhay Deol was recently on the cover of Man's World and Time Out Mumbai, with titles such as the new face of Indian cinema. Abhay is also in the list of top 50 most desirable men.



Description: Abhay Deol made his film debut in the 2005 film Socha Na Tha . The film got him good reviews for his performance. His second film was Ahista Ahista in 2006 which got him good critical reviews. Abhay's first 2007 release was Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. which has a multi starcast and emerged to be a major box office success.

Manoj Joshi's Biography

Manoj Joshi is an Indian film, television and theater actor who is mostly known for his work in comedy films like Phir Hera Pheri, Golmaal and Hungama. Manoj's film career began in 1999 when he played SI Bajju in Aamir Khan starrer Sarfarosh.

Manoj Joshi has also worked in many television serials including Chanakya and Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka. Joshi played the role of Peshwa Baji Rao I in the Marathi television serial Rau which was produced by Smita Talwalkar and was aired on DD Sahyadri, Doordarshan's Marathi channel.

Take a look at the selected filmography of the actor-

Chanakya (TV series) (1990), Kehta Hai Dil (TV series) (2002-2005), Sarfarosh (1999), Devdas (2002), Hungama (2003), Joggers' Park (2003), Dhoom (2004),
Hulchul (2004), Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Garam Masala (2006), Golmaal (2006), Vivah (2006), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Guru (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Mere Baap Pehele Aap (2008), Billo Barber (2008).
Manoj Joshi is the brother of late actor Rajesh Joshi who is well known for his roles in Rangeela (as Pakya) and Sarfarosh (as Bala Thakur).

The Legend-Rajendra Kumar

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Rajendra Kumar was born in Sialkot, in the West Punjab province of British India, currently in Pakistan on 20 July 1929. Rajendra Kumar was an Indian movie actor, who acted in Bollywood films and was one of the most successful actors in the 1960s and 1970s. Kumar also produced several films in the 1980s starring his son Kumar Gaurav.

Rajendra Kumar made his debut in the 1950 film Jogan in which he starred opposite Dilip Kumar and Nargis. He then shot to fame in the blockbuster hit Mother India in 1957 in which he played Nargis's son. His first major success as a romantic leading man was in Vijay Bhatt's musical superhit Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959).

The 1960s saw Rajendra Kumar rise like no other star had risen, except the first Superstar Rajesh Khanna, and there was a time when every film starring him was a silver jubilee hit.

Rajendra had many successful box office hits including Dhool Ka Phool (1959), M

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ere Mehboob (1963), Sangam (1964), Arzoo (1965), Suraj (1966) and Ganwaar (1970). He received Filmfare Nominations as Best Actor for Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), Arzoo (1965), and as Best Supporting Actor for Sangam (1964). He was considered a golden boy for the movie producers.

In the mid-1970s several of his films bombed at the box office. The sunshine came when he was offered an interesting role in the film Saajan Bina Suhaagan opposite Nutan. The film was a huge blockbuster of 1978.

In 1981 Rajendra introduced his son Kumar Gaurav in the film Love Story which he produced, directed and also starred in. The film was declared the blockbuster of 1981.

Rajendra Kumar produced several other films starring his son which did not do well. In 1986 he produced Naam with his son and his son's brother-in-law Sanjay Dutt in leading roles which was a box office success but the success was short-lived.

His last attempt to revive his son's career was with the 1993 film Phool where he once again acted alongside his son but this film was also a box office failure. Rajendra Kumar died on July 12, 1999 of cancer only 8 days before his 70th birthday.

: The Very Talented-Ashutosh Rana

Ashutosh Rana is an Indian actor working in the Bollywood film industry. He became known on Indian Cinema scene after his movie Dushman where he played a cold blooded murderer and psychopath killer.

He is known as Jeeva in the South Indian Film Industry. He started his career with popular TV serial Swabhimaan, followed by serials like, Farz, Sazish, Kabhi Kabhi, Waris and anchoring the TV show, Baazi Kiski. Ashutosh Rana also acted in the film Summer 2007.

Ashutosh rana is married to Renuka Shahane who is an Indian film actress. The big Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana has won many awards in the industry for his outstanding performances. Rana won the Filmfare Best villian Award for the film Dushman in 1999 and again in 2000 for Sangharsh.

Ashutosh is famous for his Hindi and fascinated many with his oratory in this language. He speaks a very nice Bundelkhandi, which is his mother-tongue.

Ashutosh Rana was last seen in movies like LOC Kargil, Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo and Shabnam Mausi, where he explored the traumas of an Eunuch.

The Legend Actor-Shammi Kapoor

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Shammi Kapoor was born on October 21, 1931 in Mumbai, India. Shammi Kapoor is a great actor of the bollywood industry. The majority of his most successful pictures were made in the late 1950s and 1960s.

Kapoor started out with serious roles but with Filmistan's Nasir Hussain directed Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) opposite Ameeta and Dil Deke Dekho (1959) with Asha Parekh, he attained the image of a light hearted playboy.

With Junglee that came in 1961 gave Kapoor a new image. Shammi Kapoor particularly chose Mohammed Rafi as his playback voice and Rafi was also his friend. In fact, it was not Rafi who shouted the "Yahoo" in the song that was famously picturized on Shammi in the huge hit film Junglee (1961) - it was Prayag Raj.

Though in Shammi's early career he had often played second fiddle to established heroines like Madhubala in films such as Rail Ka Dibba (1953), producers now loved pairing Shammi with new heroines, but only three became huge stars: Asha Parekh, Saira Banu, and Sharmila Tagore. Of all his heroines, the actor was comfortable to work with Sharmila Tagore, Rajshree, and Asha Parekh. Shammi and Asha Parekh were paired together in four films, the most successful being the murder mystery Teesri Manzil (1966).

In 1969, he married his second wife Neela, and his significant weight gain ended his career as a romantic hero in the early 1970s, with Andaz (1971) being one of his last hits. Shammi Kapoor turned into a successful supporting actor in the 70's, playing Saira Banu's father in Zameer (1975), when he had been her leading man a decade earlier in Junglee (1961) and Bluff Master (1964).

Shammi also directed Manoranjan (1974) a copy of Irma La Douce and in which he played a supporting role himself and Bandalbaaz (1976), but neither were successful. In the 80s and 90s Shammi Kapoor continued to play supporting roles in many films and won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Vidhaata (1982).


Awards, nominations and other recognition of the actor-

In 1962 he was nominated for the Filmfare Nomination as Best Actor--Professor
In 1968 - Filmfare Best Actor Award, Brahmachari
In 1982 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Vidhata
In 1995 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1998 - Kalakar Award-Special Award for "contribution in Indian Cinema"
In 1999 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 2001 - Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2002 - Invaluable Contribution To Indian Cinema at the IIFA.
In 2005 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bollywood Movie Awards
In 2008 - Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian cinema at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).

Shammi Kapoor is also a recipient of the prestigious Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.
In the year 2009 Shammi Kapoor received the Phalke Legend Actor Award by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy.

Shammi Kapoor was also one of the foremost internet users in India. He is the founder and chairman of Internet Users Community of India (IUCI) and has been instrumental in setting up internet organizations like the Ethical Hackers Association.

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher was on born March 7, 1955. Anupam Kher is an acclaimed actor in Hindi films in India. Anupam is a Kashmiri Pandit. Kher has acted in many successful Bollywood films, and has worked in several British, American and Chinese films as well.

Anupam Kher made his acting debut in the 1982 Hindi movie Aagman. Then in 1984 came Saaransh, where he played a late-age retired person having lost his son and never looked back since then. Anupam kher hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle and Sawaal Dus Crore Ka. Kher has mainly done comic roles but has done many villain roles for which he got critical acclaim such as Karma (1986) where he played terrorist Dr. Dang.

Anupam was applauded for his performance in the film Daddy (1989). Considered one of his best performances, he received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance as well. Anupam Kher is a frequent winner in the Comedian category. In Lamhe (1990) he played Anil Kapoor’s friend. Anupam's role won him the Filmfare Best Comedian Award.

Anupam ventured into directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2003) and is also a producer. Kher produced and starred in the film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). He received the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in the film.

Kher is known internationally with the films Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), his appearance on the hit TV show ER, and most recently in The Mistress of Spices (2006) and Lust, Caution (2007).

Anupam also starred in the 2005 Punjabi film Yaaran Naal Bahaaran. He also served as the chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board until recently, when he was replaced by Sharmila Tagore. Anupam Kher is an alumnus of National School of Drama (1978 batch) and later became its director, between 2001 and 2004.
The upcoming movies of the star for 2009 are Tera Mera Ki Rishta (Punjabi), Chatur Singh Two Star, Mungilal Rocks, Chai Garam, Flat, Saanncha - The Mould,
Carry On Pandu, Zamaanat, Aur Phir Ek Din, Sankat City, Allah Ke Banday, Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha, Mr. Bhatti On Chutti, Prateeksha, Tum Mere Ho, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Rajdhani Express, Hum Jo Keh Na Paaye, Durbar, Chess - A Game Plan, Naughty At Forty, Gandhi Park, Victory (announced), Classmates.

Anupam Kher has taken character roles to a whole new level. He has experimented with different roles whether the good guy, bad guy or the funny guy.

Gulshan Grover

Very well known as the 'Bad Man', Gulshan Grover was born on 21 September 1955. Gulshan Grover is an Indian actor. He completed his graduation from Shri Ram College of Commerce Delhi University. Fascinated by the lifestyle of rich kids, he planned to do something which would make him popular and give him lot of fame .
Gulshan Grover is famous for his role as villain in many movies. His role as villain contributed to the success of Shah Rukh Khan in his action movies, such as Yes Boss, Ram Jaane and Duplicate, all of them starring Juhi Chawla. In 2008, Gulshan Grover starred in a Punjabi film for the first time, in Gurdas Mann's Yaariyan. Grover was the celebrity guest of the Grand Prix of Italy held at Monza on September 10 2006. Grover recently launched a blog following the suit of other Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan.

Gulshan Grover is also the member of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film And Television, Noida Film City. Grover was offered the role of the Police Inspector in 'Slumdog Millionaire', but turned the offer down because, " the offer didn’t sound great back then. It’s upsetting now, and that’s how I missed the Oscars.” Upcoming movies of the star for 2009 are Nephilim, Prisoners of the Sun and Victory.

Take a short look at the filmgraphy of the actor-

Karzzzz (2008) Yaariyan(Punjabi film)(2008) Fool N Final(2007) Jumbo (film) Dhokha(2007) Anthony Kaun Hai(2006) Gangster(2006) Dil Maage More(2006) Tathastu(2006) Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena(2006) Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006 film)(2006) Taarzan: The Wonder Car(2004) Yes Boss (1997) Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) Criminal (1994) Mohra (1994) Raja Babu (1994) Kurbaan (1991) Ram Lakhan (1989) Avtaar (1983) Sadma(1983) Rocky(1981)

Gulshan Grover has worked in 5 foreign films, including the Tibetan We’re No Monks and the Italian Les, Mystères de Sadjurah where he played the main villain as a rebel chief.

The Living Legend-Kader Khan

Kader Khan was born on circa 1937 in Pishin (Pakistan). Kader Khan is an Indian film actor, comedian, script and dialogue writer. Kader Khan has acted in over 300 films in the Hindi and Urdu languages, and has written dialogue for over 1,000 Indian films, from the 1970s up to the turn of the 21st century.

Kader Khan is most popularly recognized for working with comedian actor Govinda in comedic films by director David Dhawan. Khan has also worked side by side with other comedic legends like Shakti Kapoor and Johnny Lever in over 300 films.

Kader Khan played a large variety of parts in films like a supporting role of a father, uncle, brother, relative, the main villain or the side villain, guest actor and comedian.
Kader Khan wrote many memorable dialogues for Amitabh Bachchan's films, including Mr. Natwarlal, Amar Akbar Anthony, Agneepath, Muqaddar Ka Sikander, Laawaris and Naseeb, which were huge hits at the box office.

He recently appeared in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) ,Lucky (2006) and Family: Ties of Blood (2006). He had also starred in his own comedy television series titled Hasna Mat, which aired on Star Plus.
Kader Khan is reportedly writing a sequel to the famous Aamir Khan and Salman Khan comedy Andaaz Apna Apna. Pre-production is scheduled to begin in September 2009 in Mumbai's Film City studios.

Recently Kader Khan was recognized by the AFMI (American Federation of Muslims from India) for his achievement and service to the Muslim community in India. The living legend won Filmfare Award for best comedian in 1991 for Baap Numberi Beta Dus Numberi. Kader Khan also won Screen Award for best performance in a comic role in 1995 for Taqdeerwala.

The Living Legend-Farooq Shaikh

Farooq Shaikh was born on March 25, 1948. Farooq is an Indian actor, who did most of his films during the 1970s and 1980s. Farooq Shaikh's major contribution was in Parallel Cinema or New Indian Cinema. Farooq has worked with directors like Satyajit Ray, Muzaffar Ali, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Ketan Mehta.

He went to St Mary’s School, Mumbai and then to St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Farooq studied Law at Siddharth College of Law. He attended the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.

In Shaikh's early days, he was active in theatre, doing plays with IPTA and with well-known directors like Sagar Sarhadi. Farooq's first major film role was in the 1973 film Garam Hawa. One can never forget his wonderfully inspired performance in the hit comedy Chashme Baddoor, which was to pave the way for his later roles in sitcoms on television.

He went onto act in several notable films such as Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977), Noorie (1979), Chashme Buddoor (1981) and Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983).

In the 1990s Farooq acted in fewer films and made his last few film appearance in Mohabbat (1997) and Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008). Currently he made his comeback with the film Lahore (2009). Farooq has indeed come a long way.