Born This Month: Indian Stars With September Birthdays
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Rajiv Hari "Akshay Kumar" Om Bhatia was born on September 09, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab to Aruna Bhatia and Hari Om Bhatia. He is an Indian actor, film producer, former model, and television personality. He went to Bangkok to learn how to use a sword and also worked as a waiter in a restaurant. He studied martial arts in Hong Kong. It was a student who suggested that he should try modeling. Because of his success as model, he was offered films. Along with his good looks and excellent martial art skills, he was always the first choice to do adventurous movies. He does his own stunts in his films. His breakthrough performance was in Saugandh (1991). He was well known for his Khiladi series, an Indian version of James Bond, such as Mr. Bond (1992), Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) and Khiladi 420 (2000). He dated strings of his co-stars including Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Pooja Batra and Rekha. His recent critically acclaimed performances include Airlift (2016), Baby (2015) and Rustom (2016). He is married to former actress and now author Twinkle Khanna with whom he has two children.- Actor
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Malayalam film actor Mammootty was born to Ismail (an agriculturist) and Fatima (a homemaker). He has two younger brothers Ibrahim and Zakariah; and three sisters, Ameena, Sauda and Shafina. He did his schooling in St.Joseph's Thevara, Maharaja's College and then studied law at Ernakulam Government Law College. It was during his days at Maharajah's that he got his first role as an extra (junior artist) in Anubhavangal Paalichakal in 1971. Along with Mohanlal, he is a top star in the Malayalam film industry of South India.- Actress
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Kareena was born to Sindhi-speaking Babita (nee Shivdasani) and Punjabi-speaking Randhir Kapoor in Bombay, India. She has an elder sister, Karisma.
She is born in a family that have been actors for generations, including her paternal great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor; her grandfather, Raj Kapoor; her paternal uncles, Shammi, Shashi, Rishi, and Rajiv; as well as aunt, Neetu Singh, & Jennifer Kendall, the wives of Rishi and Shashi respectively. On her maternal side, her grandfather, Hari Shivdasani, and aunt, Sadhana, have been actors in their own rights.
As a child she studied in Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Bombay, and thereafter was enrolled in Dehra Dun's prestigious Welham Girls' Boarding School. Then she re-located to Harvard for approximately 3 months to take a course in information technology and microcomputers. Upon her return to India, she joined the Government Law College in Churchgate, Bombay, but left it after one year, to enroll in the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting School.
Her film debut was in the year 2000 with Refugee (2000) along with the debut of Amitabh Bachchan's son, Abhishek. She went on to appear in 31 other Hindi movies, and has thus far won four awards for her performances in Refugee (2000), Chameli (2003), Dev (2004), and Omkara (2006).
She is one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood, considered bankable, with an enviable A-listing and as of June 2007 is to appear in 'Tashan', 'Lajjo', 'Kismat Talkies' amongst others.
In 2012, she married actor Saif Ali Khan, son of actress Sharmila Tagore.- Actor
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Ayushmann Khurrana was born on 14 September 1984 in Chandigarh, India. Ayushmann started off his career as a popular radio jockey, and eventually became a VJ on MTV India and one of the most popular hosts in India. He shot to stardom with the runaway hit, 'Vicky Donor' in 2012. His effortless act in his debut won him rave reviews and the film went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. The quirky film coupled with some fabulous songs, especially 'Paani da' (sung & co-composed by Khurrana) marked his arrival in the Hindi film industry. He also won a slew of highly prestigious awards in 2012.
A native of Punjab, Ayushmann studied at St. John's High School and DAV College in Chandigarh. He majored in English literature and has a master's degree in Mass Communication from School of Communication Studies, Punjab University, in Chandigarh. He did serious theatre for five years. He was also the founder member of DAV College's "Aaghaaz" and "Manchtantra", which are active theatre groups in Chandigarh. He has conceptualized and acted in street plays, and won prizes in national college festivals like Mood Indigo (IIT Bombay), Oasis (Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani) and St. Bedes Simla. He also won a Best Actor award for playing Ashwatthama in Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.
From theatre to television to the big screen, Ayushmann's progression as an artist has been one of the most organic ones. He followed up his Vicky Donor act with some films where his performances were highly appreciated by the audience and critics alike. Ayushmann simultaneously built his oeuvre as a singer and live performer as well. His three singles - 'O Heeriye,' 'Mitti Di Khushboo,' and the latest, 'Yahin Hoon Main' - have won millions of hearts.- Actress
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One of the leading lights of the 1965-1990's Indian New Wave, Shabana Azmi (alongside the late Smita Patil) was one of the main female actors who dominated the films of the so-called "Parallel Cinema" in India in the 1970s and 1980s. Born to noted Urdu progressive poet and lyricist Kaifi Azmi and theatre actress Shaukat Azmi, Shabana has acted in films by virtually all of India's most famous art-house directors including Shyam Benegal, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Aparna Sen and others, as well as in commercial and middle-of-the-road Hindi films, where she has essayed several strong female characters (e.g., in The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand (1997) and Godmother (1999)). Shabana Azmi was paired opposite Rajesh Khanna in 7 successful films.She is noted for her naturalness and intensity on-screen, matched by her fierce advocacy of the rights of women, minorities and slum-dwellers off-screen, both through activism and in her role as a Member of Parliament, where her consistent stand in defense of liberal values and the freedom of expression is noteworthy. She has also acted on stage to considerable acclaim, most notably in Tumhari Amrita with Farookh Sheikh. She is married to noted scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar.- Actress
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Sharmin Segal was born on 28 September 1995 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Bajirao Mastani (2015), Malaal (2019) and Mary Kom (2014). She has been married to Aman Mehta since November 2023.- Actress
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Radhika Apte is a well-known Indian theatre and film actress born in Vellore and brought up in Pune. Before endeavoring into films, she began with theatre. Radhika Apte is a perfect example of beauty with brains. Apte is an Economics and Mathematics graduate from Fergusson College, Pune. Apte during her growing up days in Pune, she learned Kathak from the exponent Rohini Bhate for eight years. During this time Radhika Apte involved in theatre avidly and later on decided to go to Mumbai to try luck on the silver screen. Radhika made her big-screen debut when she was in college with Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005) in 2005 where she played a small role. Apte worked in different language films starting from Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, and Malayalam. Radhika Apte got her first leading role with a Bengali social drama film named Antaheen(2009) In 2009, Radhika Apte made her Marathi movie debut with 'Go mala asala hawa' which was a Marathi Konkani film. In 2010, Radhika Apte appeared in Ram Gopal Verma's Rakhta Charitra and its sequel for which she was nominated for Screen Award Best Female Debutant. But it was only in 2011 where Radhika Apte's career got prominence. She has appeared in two films under Ekta Kapoor 's Balaji banner; I AM and Shor in the City. She is considered as the best indie actress of Bollywood. Radhika Apte was nominated for the SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a supporting role for maiden Tamil venture 'Dhoni'. Radhika Apte appeared in various Marathi plays like 'Tu', 'Purnavira,' 'Matra Ratra', 'Kanyadaan' to name a few. In 2015, Apte's career got wider recognition. In the first eight months, she has appeared in six feature films. In 2015, Radhika Apte's performance in Sriram Raghvan's Badlapur (2015) was critically acclaimed for which she was nominated for the best supporting actress. In the same year, Apte appeared in a Hindi biographical film named Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015) staring opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui which was a commercially successful movie and Apte was nominated for the Stardust Award for the Performance of the Year(Editor's Choice).
Apart from acting in movies and theater, Radhika Apte has also acted for OOT platforms like Netflix where she is a part of the original series like Sacred Games (2018), Ghoul (2018), Lust Stories (2018). Radhika Apte's immense dedication and acting performances in the movies, theater and web series make her among the top and best Bollywood actress in recent times.
In 2018, Apte starred opposite Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor in R.Balki's Pad Man (2018). The film was inspired by the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham from Tamil Nadu, who campaigned for menstrual hygiene in rural India. Padman's box office collection was average, but her role was critically acclaimed. Radhika Apte's projects in 2019 are Bombairiya (2019), Chithiram Pesuthadi 2, The Wedding Guest (2018) and The Ashram- Actor
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Sunny Kaushal is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood. He is the younger brother of actor Vicky Kaushal and son of director Sham Kaushal.
Kaushal studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which he later left to pursuit acting. He started working as an assistant director on the films My Friend Pinto (2011) and Gunday (2014). He made his acting debut with the film Sunshine Music Tours and Travels (2016). Later he portrayed a hockey player in the sports drama Gold (2018). His latest work is in the amazon prime web series named The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye.- Producer
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Anurag Singh Kashyap (born 10 September 1972) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. Kashyap made his directorial debut with as yet unreleased Paanch, with Kay Kay Menon as the lead. As a filmmaker, he is known for Black Friday (2004), a controversial and award-winning Hindi film about the 1993 Mumbai bombings, followed by No Smoking (2007), Dev D (2009), Gulaal (2009), That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). As a screenwriter, he wrote the scripts for the Filmfare Award-winning Satya (1998) and the Academy Award-nominated Canadian film Water (2005). He founded his film production company, Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd. in 2009.- Actor
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Son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh; nephew of actors Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor. Grandnephew of actors Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer Kendal, Shammi Kapoor, Geeta Bali; cousin of actresses Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor.
Belongs to the fourth generation of highly prestigious and considered to be the first family of Bollywood (Hindi film industry): Kapoor Family.
He and his Saawariya (2007) co-star Sonam Kapoor assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali on highly acclaimed movie Black (2005).- Pankaj Tripathi is a well-known Indian actor who has made a significant contribution to Indian cinema. Born to Pandit Benares Tiwari, a priest and Hemanti Devi, Tripathi had a humble upbringing in a small town in Bihar, India.
Tripathi, as a child, participated in a few amateur plays where he played the role of a girl. However, he was not actively involved in the world of acting at that time. While studying in class 12, Tripathi's interest in theatre was sparked when he watched a play named Andha Kuan. Actor Pranita Jaiswal's emotional performance moved him to tears, which further intensified his passion for theatre. Later on, Tripathi relocated to Patna to pursue Higher education in Hotel management training and this is where his life took a new direction.
He would often cycle his way to see all the stage shows that were held in Patna from 1994 - 1995. By 1996, Tripathi stopped being in the audience and took to becoming a performer. Tripathi also worked the night shift in a hotel kitchen during this time.
His interest in acting led him to complete his graduation in Hindi literature and enrol at the National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi, which he completed in 2004. He then moved to Mumbai.
Tripathi's initial years in the films saw him playing minor roles in several films, including Run (2004), Apaharan (2005), Omkara (2006), Shaurya (2008), Raavan (2010), Children's Party (2011), and Agneepath (2012), among others. In many of these movies, he played the role of an antagonist.
After working for about eight years, Tripathi got his first major role onscreen in the Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). The movie was a two-part gangster movie directed by Anurag Kashyap based on the coal mafia. The movie received rave reviews from critics and was included in the list of 100 best films of the 21st century by The Guardian.
Following this, Tripathi worked in several other movies, such as Dabangg 2 (2012), ABCD (Any Body Can Dance) (2013), Fukrey (2013), Singham Returns (2014), Dilwale (2015), Nil Battey Sannata (2015), Bareilly Ki Barfi (Seeking True Love (2017)), Fukrey Returns (2017), and Super 30 (2019).
Tripathi was also seen in Neeraj Ghaywan's independent drama film Masaan (2015). He played a small but impactful role of a small-town government official who has an amicable nature.
He went on to play the lead role in Shanker Raman's neo-noir thriller Gurgaon (2017). In the same year, he appeared in a prominent role in Newton (2017), a dark comedy-drama directed by Amit Masurkar. The film premiered at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival under the Forum section.
Newton won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi 2017. Tripathi earned a special mention for his performance in the movie at the National Film Awards held in 2018. Newton was selected as the official Indian entry for the 90th Academy Awards held in 2017 under the Best Foreign Language Film.
Tripathi appeared in Pa. Ranjith action drama Kaala (2018) starring Rajinikanth and Nana Patekar the following year. It marked his debut in Tamil cinema. His next film was Stree (2018), a horror-comedy directed by Amar Kaushik. It was a huge commercial success and earned about Rs. 180 crores worldwide. For his performance in this movie, Tripathi won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Star Screen Awards 2018.
Tripathi appeared in a supporting role in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020). He played the role of a progressive father who was supportive of his daughter's dreams. His character believes in gender equality and encourages his daughter to break the bonds of patriarchy and reach for her dreams.
He also worked in Ludo (2020), directed by Anurag Basu.
Tripathi was also seen in prominent roles in Kaagaz (2021), Mimi (2021), '83 (2021), and Sherdil (2022). He has also acted in various TV series, such as Time Bomb (2005), Zindgi Ka Har Rang ... Gulaal (2010), Powder (2010), and Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal (2015).
Tripathi has been a part of several web series as well, including Sacred Games (2018), Mirzapur (2018), Criminal Justice (2019), Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors (2020), Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach (2022), and Gulkanda Tales.
His performance in Mirzapur (2018) won him Best Actor - Drama at the iReel Awards 2019 and Best Actor - Web Series at the Indian Television Academy Awards 2021. - Wamiqa Gabbi is an Indian actress who works in Punjabi, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films.
Gabbi was born into a Punjabi family. Her father is a notable Hindi and Punjabi novelist. She studied at St. Xavier's School and completed her graduation from D.A.V College in Chandigarh.
Gabbi made her debut with the Hindi film Jab We Met (2007), in which she played one of Geet's (Kareena Kapoor) cousins. She then went on to feature in the Punjabi movie Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013) with co-stars Yo Yo Honey Singh and Amrinder Gill. She received a nomination for the best supporting actress for her role at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards.
Over the years, she continued to feature in other Punjabi movies like Ishq Brandy (2014), Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017), Parahuna (2018), Dil Diyan Gallan (2019), and Nikka Zaildar 3 (2019).
Gabbi got her first lead role as Tanisha in Sixteen (2013) and then another in the Telugu film Bhale Manchi Roju (2015). From then on, she played the lead in various South Indian films, including the Tamil film Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam (2016) and the Malayalam film Godha (2017) with Tovino Thomas. She won the best debut actress award for her performance in Godha at the Flowers Indian Film Awards in 2018.
She bagged another Tamil film, Iravaakaalam, in March 2017, which was directed by Ashwin Saravanan, and starring Sshivada and S.J. Suryah. She also featured as the lead with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mamta Mohandas in 9 (2019).
In 2021, she appeared in a small role in the movie '83 (2021), in which she played Annu Lal, Madan Lal's wife. In 2023, she did the Punjabi movie Kali Jotta (2023). She also did a short film titled Fursat (2023) with Ishaan Khatter, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Besides films, Gabbi has appeared in web series like Eclipse (2021) on Hotstar, Mai (2022) on Netflix, and Modern Love Mumbai (2022) on Amazon Prime Video.
She has also appeared in several music videos like Ishq Haazir Hai (2015), Angreji wali Madam (2017), Akhil: Teri Khaamiyan (2018), 100 Percent Love Aata (2018), Kade Haan Kade Naa (2021), and Afsana Khan: Tere Laare (2021). - Jitendra Kumar is an Indian actor, who has completed his bachelor's in civil engineering from IIT Kharagpur. This is the place where he started his acting while participating in dramatics club of the campus.
Later he got invited to work as a actor in "The Viral Fever" by his friend, where he has performed in many web series.
His widely known works are "Kota Factory", "The Bachelors: season 2" by TVF and "Panchayat" of Amazon Prime.
He also had starred in films such as "Gone kesh", "Shubh mangal zayda savdhaan" and "Chaman bahaar".
Of which "Shubh mangal zayda savdhaan" is well known for increasing social awareness in society about homosexuality and problems that homosexuals face in there lives. - Actress
Riddhi Dogra is a popular face of Indian television. She completed her education at the Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi. After that, she attended Kamala Nehru College and graduated with a degree in Psychology (Honours).
Dogra was a dancer and a part of the Shiamak Dawar Dance Institute. Soon after, she started working as a co-producer on Zoom.
Dogra is best known for her role as Nusrat in the television show Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side (2020), Priya in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? (2010), and Astha in The Married Woman (2021), among others. 'The Married Woman,' directed by Sahir Raza, got Dogra critical acclaim from the audience.
She was also a part of the web series TVF Pitchers (2015) season 2.
Dogra has also participated in reality television shows such as Nach Baliye (2005) with her then husband, Raqesh Bapat and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. In 2012, she hosted a special show for independence, Azaadi for Life OK.
In 2011, Dogra was nominated as the Best Actress Drama for her role as Priya Jakhar in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? at the Indian Television Academy Awards. Dogra was also nominated as Best Actress in 2013 at the Gold Awards for her role in Savitri (2013) as Savitri.
In 2017, she was awarded Best Actor in Negative Role (Female) at the Gold Awards for Woh Apna Sa (2017) as Nisha.
Dogra was part of a music video named Barsaat Ho Jaaye, performed by Jubin Nautiyal and Payal Dev. She also debuted in the Bollywood film industry with the movie Lakadbaggha (2023) as Akshara D'Souza in 2023.
After eight years of marriage, Dogra decided to part ways with Raqesh Bapat and got a divorce in 2019.- Actress
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Kani Kusruti is an Indian actress and model. She first gained recognition in 2009 with the film Kerala Cafe, where her performance was critically acclaimed. Kani was born in Trivandrum, Kerala to social activist and rationalist parents Jayasree AK and Maitreya Maitreyan. Her parents had dropped their last names to erase the social hierarchy marker that comes with last names in India. At 15, she invented her last name "Kusruti" (meaning "mischievous" in Malayalam) to fill in a requirement in her class 10th exam application. She grew up in Thiruvanthapuram, where she got introduced to the Abhinaya Theatre Research Centre, "a common platform for theatre practitioners". She later moved to Thrissur, where she enrolled in the theatre arts program at the Thrissur Drama School, between 2005 and 2007. She completed her theatre education at the L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, where she studied physical theatre for two years- Actress
Shriya Saran also known by the mononym Shriya, is an Indian film actress, model and presenter. She has worked in multiple of the regional industries of Indian cinema, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu language films, as well as a few films in English, Malayalam and Kannada. Saran made her film debut in 2001 with Ishtam and had her first commercial success with the Telugu film Santosham (2002). She would subsequently appear in several Telugu films, while making in-roads in the Hindi and Tamil film industries. In 2007, Saran starred in Sivaji (2007), the highest grossing Tamil film at that time. Her following projects include such Tamil films as Azhagiya Tamilmagan (2007) and Kanthaswamy (2009), as well as high-budget Hindi productions like Mission Istanbul (2008), her roles in which have established her as one of the leading actresses in the South Indian film industry. In 2008, Saran played the lead role in the American-Indian co-production The Other End of the Line (2007). Apart from her work in films, Saran has been the brand ambassador for several stores across India, endorsing beauty and health products. Among other activities, she has taken part in a number of charity organizations, and has recently opened a spa employing visually challenged people.- Actress
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Lillete Dubey was born on 7 September 1953 in Pune, State of Bombay, India. She is an actress and director, known for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011), Monsoon Wedding (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). She was previously married to Ravi Dubey.- Actress
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Manju Warrier is an Indian actress, producer, classical dancer, and playback singer who appears in Malayalam cinema.
Warrier completed her primary education in Nagercoil at CSI Matriculation Higher Secondary School. After her father's transfer to Kannur, she continued her education there at Chinmaya Vidyalaya. She later attended Chovva Higher Secondary School.
Warrier started her career in the film industry with the movie Sakshyam (1995), directed by Mohan. The year after, she was the lead in the Malayalam movie Sallapam (1996), co-starring Dileep. Warrier and Dileep were married from 1998 until their divorce in 2015. The couple has a daughter named Meenakshi.
Between 1996 and 1999, Warrier acted in several films and portrayed a wide range of characters. She played a pivotal role in the romantic drama Thooval Kottaram (1996) alongside co-stars Jayaram and Sukanya. The film ran for about 300 days in theatres.
As a lead actor, her next two big screen ventures were Dilliwala Rajakumaran (1996) and Kaliveedu (1996), both of which starred Jayaram.
She was paired opposite Dileep in the romantic-thriller drama Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996). For this film, Warrier won the Best Actress Award at the Kerala State Film Awards in 1996. Warrier went on to act in films like Kudamattom (1997), Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997), Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997), The Play of God (1997), Sammanam (1997), and Aaram Thamburan (1997). She also received the Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress (Malayalam) in 1998 for her performance in The Play of God (1997).
Soon after, she appeared in Pranayavarnangal (1998), followed by other films like Daya (1998), Kanmadam (1998), Summer in Bethlehem (1998), and Pathram (1999).
Her impressive performance in Kanmadam (1998) won her the Best Actress Award at the Filmfare Awards South (Malayalam) in 1999. She received her fourth consecutive Best Actress Award in 2000 at the Filmfare Awards South (Malayalam) for her performance in Pathram (1999).
Her last film to release in 1999 was Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999). After that, Warrier took a long break from the silver screen.
Warrier ended her hiatus in 2014 and returned to cinema with the comedy-drama film How Old Are You? (2014). She won the Best Actress (Malayalam) Award for this film at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2015.
During the second phase of her career in the film industry, she continued her work in films like Ennum Eppozhum (2015), Rani Padmini (2015), Jo and the Boy (2015), Vettah (2016), Karingunnam 6's (2016), C/O Saira Banu (2017), and Udaharanam Sujatha (2017).
Her portrayal of a single parent in Udaharanam Sujatha (2017) won her the Best Actress Award at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2017. She was also the recipient of the North American Film Awards (NAFA) 2017 in the Best Actress category for her movies Karinkunnam 6's and Vettah. She went on to win the North American Film Awards (NAFA) 2018 in the Best Actress (popular) category for her movies Udaharanam Sujatha and C/O Saira Banu.
Warrier starred in the title role of the biographical film Aami (2018), based on the life of author and poet Kamala Das. She won the Best Actress Award at both the Filmfare Awards South (Malayalam) in 2019 and the Asia Vision Awards 2018 for her performance in the film. Her next film was Mohanlal (2018), a comedy-drama directed by Sajid Yahiya.
Warrier's next release, Odiyan (2018), was a fantasy drama film featuring Mohanlal as the male lead released across 42 countries through QubeWire.
Warrier played a pivotal role in Lucifer (2019), co-starring Mohanlal and Vivek Oberoi. This political action thriller film grossed Rs. 100 crores worldwide. She won the Best Actress Award at the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in 2021 for her role in Lucifer.
In Asuran (2019), an action-drama film, Warrier paired up with Dhanush to play the lead role. It was well-received by the audience and critics alike. The film went on to collect over Rs. 100 crores, making it an enormous success.
Over the next couple of years, Warrier went on to do movies like Prathi Poovankozhi (2019), The Priest (2021), Chathur Mukham (2021), Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021), Lalitham Sundharam (2022), Meri Awas Suno (2022), Jack N Jill (2022). In 2023, Warrier starred in the action heist movie Thunivu (2023), co-starring Ajith Kumar.- Mouni Roy was born in West Bengal, to Mukti, who was a theatre artist, and Anil Roy, a Cooch Behar Zilla Parishad office superintendent. She studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Baburhat, Cooch Behar, and then studied mass communication at Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi.
Her acting career took off in 2006 with the serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000), a family drama by Ekta Kapoor, in which she played the role of Krishna Tulsi opposite Pulkit Samrat.
She participated in and won the first season of Zara Nachke Dikha. She did another TV series called Kasturi (2007) and played the role of Shivani. She was also part of Pati Patni Aur Woh (2009) and Do Saheliyaan... Kismat Ki Kathputaliyaan (2010). In 2011, she appeared in the Punjabi movie Hero Hitler in Love (2011). Same year Roy played the role of Sati in highly acclaimed mythological show Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev (2011).
In 2014 she was a contestant in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2006), Season 7, the dance reality show on Colors. The following year, she got another break from Ekta Kapoor's Naagin (2015), a supernatural series, in which she got the much-applauded role of Shivanya. She became a household name and also did a double role in Season 2 of Naagin. She also did cameo role as Mahanaagrani Shivangi in the final episodes of Naagin season 3.
Roy made her debut in the Hindi movie industry with the movie Gold (2018) oppositeAkshay Kumar in the lead role. The movie was a huge commercial success and earned Rs.1.5 billion, and it was also the first bollywood movie released in South Arabia.
In 2019, she appeared inRomeo Akbar Walter (2019), with John Abraham and Jackie Shroff. In the following year, she appeared in her first OTT feature film London Confidential (2020), in which she played the role of a pregnant spy named Uma Kulkarni- her performance was appreciated by the critics.
One of her best performances came in 2022 when she appeared as Junoon in Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022), along with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan. Roy got rave reviews from her fans and critics for her performance in the blockbuster movie.
In 2016, she was awarded Best Actress at the Indian Television Academy Awards and Gold Award for Naagin. She also bagged the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Best Smile of the Year. In 2017; she won the Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (Critics) for Naagin 2. She also won the ''ace of the Year (Female)'' award in the same year. And in 2018, she won the Star Screen Awards for Best Ethnic Style (Female) and Rising Film Star From Television from Gold Awards. In 2023 she won IIFA Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022) - Actor
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Chunky Pandey was born in Bombay, India on September 26, 1962 in a non-film household.
Chunky's real name is Suyash Sharad Pandey, but is also known as Chandrakant Pandey. He shot into fame with a secondary role in 'Tezaab' which had Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles. He continued to meet considerable success in secondary and supportive roles, but has yet to make a name for himself as a lead hero.
After his marriage to Bhavna in 1998, he decided to act in Bangla movies, and achieved considerable success there, even though he has no knowledge of Bangla, and had his voice dubbed.
After the birth of two daughters, he decided to make a comeback to Bollywood during 2002 and ended up appearing in over a dozen movies.
He has appeared in over 55 movies, and has been nominated once for his supportive role in 'Tezaab'.
Apart from appearing in movies, Chunky is also involved in a business 'Bollywood Electric' which hosts stage shows. He and Bhavna also run a health food restaurant in Mumbai, India.- Surbhi Chandna Born into a warm Punjabi family in Mumbai, Surbhi Chandna's artistic spark ignited early. Since her school days, she yearned for the spotlight, actively participating in sports, dance, and drama. This passion led her to compete in the "Indian Princess" beauty pageant during college, paving the way for her entry into the world of commercials.
Surbhi, equipped with an MBA from Atharva Institute of Management Studies, didn't just dip her toes into the entertainment industry; she dived in. Starting with commercials, she made her television debut in 2009 with the endearing character of Sweety in "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah." However, it was her portrayal of Haya in "Qubool Hai" that marked her first significant role.
The real turning point came with "Ishqbaaaz," where Chandna breathed life into the spirited Annika Oberoi. This iconic character catapulted her to national fame, earning her accolades and legions of fans. Her versatility shone through once again in the supernatural drama "Naagin 5," where she captivated audiences as the powerful Bani Singhania.
Surbhi's story is one of unwavering dedication and a natural flair for storytelling. She isn't just a talented actress; she's a chameleon, effortlessly transforming into each character she embodies. Her journey, from school plays to prime time television, is an inspiration to aspiring artists everywhere. - Sanjana, a Delhi-based girl, debuted her acting career and got fame with the blockbuster Bollywood movie- Rockstar (2011), alongside Ranbir Kapoor & Nargis Fakhri.She studied at Modern School, Delhi and she not only used to participate in the school curricular activities, she had won a lot of them. Back in school, at the tender age of 14, she started her acting career in Bollywood with the Imtiaz Ali's film- Rockstar (2011). She played the character- Mandy, Nargis Fakhri's sister, alongside protagonist Ranbir Kapoor. She completed her degree in Journalism & Mass Communication with distinction from the renowned college- Lady Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi. Her father- Sandeep Sanghi is a renowned entrepreneur and her mother- Shagun Sanghi is a home-maker. She later started modeling offers for print shoots and advertisements. She had worked for major brands such as Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Myntra, Aircel, Dabur, Tanishq, etc. In 2017 she appeared in Hindi Medium (2017) young Mita whose adult version was played by Saba Qamar, same year she appealed in Fukrey Returns (2017) as Katty.
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Prasenjit Chatterjee was born on 30 September 1962 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He is a producer and actor, known for 22 Shey Shraban (2011), Jubilee (2023) and Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013). He has been married to Arpita Chatterjee since 2002. They have one child. He was previously married to Aparna Guha Thakurta and Debashree Roy.- Actor and Social media sensation, Kusha Kapila rose to fame through her zeitgeist-y characters that are comic exaggerations of people she's been around. Kusha has gone on to establish herself as a much loved Internet personality, an advocate for body positivity, and a vocal proponent of having strong female voices on the Internet!
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Shalini Pandey, born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is a versatile Indian actress and producer. Her journey in the world of entertainment began with a passion for acting, leading her to make a significant mark in the South Indian film industry.
Shalini gained widespread recognition and acclaim for her breakthrough role in the 2017 Telugu blockbuster "Arjun Reddy." Her portrayal of the character Preeti Shetty in the film, opposite Vijay Devarakonda, showcased her acting prowess and garnered her immense praise from both critics and audiences. The film's success catapulted Shalini into the limelight and opened doors to numerous opportunities in the industry.
In 2018, Shalini Pandey delivered another noteworthy performance in the biographical drama "Mahanati," a film that chronicles the life of legendary South Indian actress Savitri. Her role as Susheela, a close friend of the protagonist, showcased her versatility and ability to portray diverse characters on screen.
Continuing her success streak, Shalini appeared in the 2019 Telugu film "118," further solidifying her position in the industry. Apart from her acting skills, Shalini has also ventured into production, showcasing her interest and involvement in various aspects of filmmaking.
With her natural talent, captivating screen presence, and the ability to connect with audiences, Shalini Pandey has become a prominent and respected figure in the South Indian film fraternity. Her dedication to her craft and willingness to explore different roles hint at a promising future for this talented actress and producer in the Indian film industry.