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Ali Fazal is a renowned Indian model and actor born in New Delhi and brought up in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Since his parents were separated, he spent most of his childhood with his maternal grandparents.

Fazal studied for a few years at International Indian School, Dammam, and then at La Martiniere College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He then completed his studies at The Doon School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, where he explored acting. He was an active basketball player during this time. After he fractured his leg, he started participating in school plays. He participated in a school play based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest, where he got the role of Trinculo, the jester. After Doon, Fazal moved to Mumbai and graduated in Economics from St. Xavier's College.

Fazal made his screen debut in the English language film The Other End of the Line (2007) in 2007. And he debuted in the Hindi film industry with a small role as Joy Lobo in 3 Idiots (2009). He appeared next in Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011), Roshan Abbas-directed romantic film produced by Shah Rukh Khan production house, Red Chillies Entertainment.

In Fukrey (2013), a contemporary comedy film, Fazal's appeared as Zafar, a struggling musician. In 2014, Fazal, as Tasawur, appeared opposite Vidya Balan in the comedy-drama Bobby Jasoos (2014). He got the lead role in the movie Khamoshiyan (2015). He also appeared in his first American film, Furious 7 (2015). He then played the lead role opposite Diana Penty in Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016).

In 2017, Fazal appeared in the sequel Fukrey Returns (2017). He did another remarkable film in 2017, Victoria & Abdul (2017), in which he played the role of Abdul Karim, an Indian servant in the British-American film. This movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2017.

In 2018, he appeared in the sequel Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi (2018) and played Guddu Pandit in the web series Mirzapur (2018). Fazal became famous as Guddu Pandit because of his much-appreciated performance in the crime thriller released on Amazon Prime Video.

In 2020 he appeared in Mirzapur season 2, where he continued as Guddu Pandit. In 2021 he turned producer and established Pushing Buttons Studios, his film production company, along with Richa Chadha.

He was also cast as Andrew Katchadourian in the film Death on the Nile (2022), inspired by Agatha Christie's novel. The same year, he married renowned actress Richa Chadha in Lucknow.

Fazal made it to The Times of India's "Most Desirable Man" listing in 2014. He also walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week in 2015. He won an award in 2017 at the Hamptons International Film Festival in the Variety 10 Actors to Watch category. In 2018, he won the Most Beautiful Couple of the Year at Vogue Beauty Awards with his wife, Richa Chadha.

Sikandar Kher was born on 31 October 1984 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Monica, O My Darling (2022), 24: India (2013) and Aarya (2020).

Cliff Richard burst onto the rock'n'roll world in 1958 with his hit single 'Move It'. He was then known as Britain's answer to Elvis Presley. His first film was Serious Charge (1959) followed by Expresso Bongo (1959), Wonderful to Be Young! (1961) and Summer Holiday (1963).

The latter two films were both massive hits for Cliff in Britain and overseas where Cliff was now a major pop star. His next film, Swingers' Paradise (1964) was not as successful as his other films. His later films were Finders Keepers (1966), Two a Penny (1967) and Take Me High (1973). Cliff has retained his popularity in most parts of the world (except the US) and has had nearly 150 hit singles in the UK charts.

Aayushi Jaiswal (Born on 27 August 1996) is an Indian Actress and model who stars primarily in Web Series. She is best known for her work in MX player's show Criminal Life season 1 and Martial Abuse(2019). Aayushi Jaiswal also lead some Ullu web series like Fantasy Call Hotspot, Hotspot Charr Charr and Kamar Ki Naap Charmsukh.

She was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She starts her acting career in Marital Abuse short movie released in 2019. She rose to fame after staring at the Ullu web series. Her web series Kamar Ki Naap, Charmsukh become viral after being released.Aayushi was very bold and gave one sensational performance in the web episode 'Kamar Ki Naap'.

Sumona Chakravarti is an Indian actress known for her role of Natasha Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. She is the winner of Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, a comedy show on Sony Entertainment Television, along with her partner Kapil Sharma. She has done her schooling from Loreto Convent,Lucknow and graduation from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Her theatrical debut came in an English musical play opera, "Da Dating Truths" in 2009. She has also worked in many ad films.

Norman Chappell was born on 31 December 1925 in Lucknow, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Journey to the Unknown (1968), Journey to Midnight (1968) and Fire Crackers (1964). He died on 21 July 1983 in London, England, UK.

Anahita Bhooshan was born on 14 March 1997 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for The Pickup Artist (2019), Seethayanam (2022) and Congrats My Ex! (2023).

Manoj was born in the Punjabi-speaking Tuli family on July 11, 1956, a brother to two sisters. His father is the legendary Bollywood mega-star, Rajendra Kumar Tuli, and is mother's name is Shukla. Manoj studied in Simla's Bishop Cotton School.

After completing his education, his father launched him in a lead role in Love Story (1981) opposite Vijayata Pandit, the sister of Bollywood actress, Sulakshana Pandit. The movie did very well, and catapulted him to fame virtually overnight. Thus, Kumar Gaurav was born and thronged by females of all ages.

Hoping to follow in his father's footsteps, Kumar signed a number of films, mostly in romantic lead roles, but all of them failed.

He then got married to Namrata Dutt, the daughter of Bollywood mega-actors, Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt. Shortly thereafter, the duo became parents of two daughters, Saachi and Siya.

His father attempted to re-launch his son's career in Phool (1993), which also failed. He did appear in Naam (1986) and Kaante (2002) but was overshadowed by his brother-in-law, Sanjay Dutt, and other Bollywood mega-stars respectively.

His father passed away on July 12, 1999.

Kumar, who has since then appeared in a Hollywood movie Guiana 1838 (2004) has two other movies listed for release during the year 2009. After ensuring his daughters' marriages, he would prefer spending his spare time fishing with a kerosene-lit lantern.

Nivedita Bhattacharya was born on 21 July 1970 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai (2017), The Vaccine War (2023) and Aiyaary (2018). She is married to Kay Kay Menon.

Urfi Javed is an Indian television actress. She is popular for the role she played in the television series Yeh Hai Aashiqui . She appeared in the comedy-drama Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania as Avni Pant in 2016. Currently she is doing Chandra Nandni as princess Chhaya in 2016 and Meri Durga as Arti in 2017.

Born and brought up in Lucknow. Urfi did her schooling from City Montessori School, Lucknow and then she did her mass communication from Amity University. She was working in Delhi as an assistant to a fashion designer and then came to Mumbai.

First movie done by Aditi Sharma was Khanna & Iyer (2007) in lead role as Nandini Iyer followed by role opposite main protagonist in Black & White (released in 2008). Next major appearance was in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl as Saira Rashid in 2011. Aditi Sharma has also acted in television serials including protagonist in Gangaa (2015), Katha Ankahee (2022) and major role in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.

Aparna Sharma is an Indian actress. She grew up living in various places across India, including Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, due to the transferable nature of her father's job in the Indian Air Force. Her father's last posting was in Mumbai, where Sharma and her family settled down after his retirement.

Sharma completed her secondary education at the Air Force School in Delhi. She enrolled as a history major at Sri Venkateswara College in Delhi but opted out of the course after she moved to Mumbai in 2005. She eventually graduated in commerce.

Sharma's foray into modelling began in Delhi. She modelled for Sony products and did a few shoots for HT City and Delhi Times. After shifting to Mumbai, she participated in the Femina Miss India contest (2005) and made it to the top 10 finalists.

She quit modelling and joined Air India as an air hostess. She travelled with the airline company for two years before leaving and joining Kishore Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting classes.

Sharma's modelling career resumed when the Elite model management company signed her. She has appeared in TV commercials for brands like Coke, Parle Monaco, Samsung Mobile, ESPN Brand Film, Chik Satin Shampoo, and more.

Eventually, she ventured into the film industry. Her debut movie was Guddu Ki Gun (2015) opposite Kunal Kemmu, produced by Eminox Media and directed by Shiirshak S. Anand and Shantanu Ray Chhibber. She has also been a part of movies like Ek (2019) and Rum Pum Posshh (2020).

Born and brought up in Lucknow, Aahana moved to Mumbai during her childhood making the shift from LaMartiniere Girls College, Lucknow to Mary Immaculate Girls High School, Mumbai.

Soon after she completed school, she involved herself with the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai where she eventually realized that the stage is her first love. From being a backstage helper to selling tickets, she enjoyed every aspect of the wondrous world of Theatre.

Even after a degree in Commerce and Economics and a vocational advertising diploma from HR College, Mumbai, Aahana knew a desk job wouldn't cut it for her. She joined the first batch of Whistling Woods to learn everything there is to know about acting and to further solidify her talents.

Her professional stint with theatre began with Akvarious Productions and she went on to do several plays with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre company - Motley - where she played leading roles in productions such as 'By George' and 'Arms and the Man'. Her strong passion for theatre continues and she is part of the acclaimed production 'Sir Sir Sarla' since 2012 which is still running to house fulls shows.

In 2013, she was awarded an opportunity to work on a series that would change the landscape of Indian television - "Yudh" - a 20-episode mini series with Anurag Kashyap starring the legend himself Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Aahana plays the lead role of Mr. Bachchan's daughter.

She has dabbled with almost every medium of entertainment, whether as a lead in Agent Raghav- Crime Branch, a television show on AND TV or as a host in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. A star in the world of OTT and a glorious filmography to her name.

She tasted stardom with 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' a film that changed her life in 2017. After battling censorship followed by a ban, it finally released to packed houses in India making it a sleeper hit. Every role that has followed has not only challenged her as an actor but the audiences have loved and appreciated her. She's been a part of hit shows like Betaal on Netflix, Inside Edge on Amazon, Rangbaaz on Zee 5, Marzi on Voot Select.

Her hit films include The Accidental Prime Minister where she portrayed the role of Priyanka Gandhi, Khuda Hafiz where she played an arabic officer 'Tamena Hamid' for which she spoke in arabic and performed her own stunts for the first time.

She's playing the lead in the much awaited remake of the hit french series Call my Agent and Madhur Bhandarkar's India Lockdown.

Zoya Afroz is an Indian actress and model working predominantly in the Hindi film industry. Apart from films, she worked in the television industry and made her OTT debut in 2021. Furthermore, she has starred in several music videos throughout the years.

Afroz studied at RN Shah High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She got her undergraduate degree in commerce from Mithibai College, Mumbai.

Afroz debuted in the television industry with the series Kora Kagaz (1998) in 1998. She went on to work as a child artist in Bollywood with Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) and was a part of Mann - Soul's Heart (1999), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) and From Tia with Love (2005).

Later, she appeared in the hit fantasy television series Son Pari (2000) as Fruity's friend. She also played the role of Goddess Parvati in the series Jai Mata Ki on DD National.

Afroz ventured into the Punjabi industry at 17 with the film Sadi Gali Aaya Karo (2015). She made her Bollywood debut as an adult with the film, The Xpose (2014) alongside Himesh Reshammiya, Irrfan Khan, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Sonali Raut.

She went on to appear in other Bollywood films like Sweetiee Weds NRI (2017), Contact Killer (2020), Kabaad- The Coin (2021) etc.

She debuted in the Tamil film industry with Thamizhan Endru Sol.

Afroz made her OTT debut with the web series Matsya Kaand (2021) on MX Player and went on to appear in Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy (2022)as Jamila on Zee 5.

She also appeared in several music videos, including Gajendra Verma: Raati Saanu (2018) by Gajendra Verma, Suno Na (2020) by Arko Pravo Mukherjee and Neeti Mohan, Galat Bande (2020) by R. Nait, Kulwinder Billa: Dil Lai La (2021) by Kulwinder Billa, Rab Kare Tu Bhi (2021) by Yograj Koushal, etc.

Afroz participated in the Femina Miss Indore Contest 2013 at 18. She won the contest, participated in the Femina Miss India 2013 and was crowned the second runner-up. She won the title of Miss India International 2013 in the Femina Miss India 2013 contest.

She also participated in the Glamanand Supermodel India contest, winning many titles, including best evening gown, top model and miss glamorous eyes.

She also represented India in the Miss International 2022 contest held in Japan.

Afroz won the Beauty Queen of the Year at the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Awards in 2013 and the best actress at the Life OK Screen Awards in 2013 for The Xpose (2012).

Himanshu Sharma is a National Film Awards winning Indian screenwriter, who works in Bollywood. He is most well-known as the writer of the Tanu Weds Manu series (2011 & 2015) & Raanjhanaa (2013), all of which were considered highly successful domestically. His screenwriting for the films was generally received with praise.

Sudhir Mishra was born on 22 January 1959 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), Calcutta Mail (2003) and Dharavi (1992).

Nandini Singh was born on 7 August 1980 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Kesar (2002), Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) and Platform (1993).

Kanchan Awasthi was born in Lucknow, Uttarpradesh, India. She is known for Gunwali Dulhaniya (2019), Ankur Arora Murder Case (2013) and Raat Baaki Hai (2021).

Pranay Pachauri was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for The Girl at the Airport (2023), Shershaah (2021) and The Kerala Story (2023). He has been married to Sehaj Kaur Maini since 9 December 2023.

Kritika Bharadwaj was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is known for Yodha (2024), Mismatched (2020) and Rashmi Rocket (2021).

Surendra Pal is an Indian film and television character actor who works in Hindi films and TV series. He is best known for his roles of Dronacharya in Mahabharat, Amatya Rakshas in Chanakya, Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktiman and Daksha in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev.One of his most notable roles on TV was that of Vikranta Jabbar. He played Vikranta Jabbar in Ramsay Brothers produced horror TV serial Zee Horror Show's episode Saya.

Sakshi Benipuri is an Indian actor born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She grew up in city of nawabs amidst the ambience of poetry, literature and etiquette. She studied fashion form NIFT, Delhi and followed that with a stint as a fashion stylist. She then moved to Mumbai to professionally start out as an actor. She has trained with Acting Coach 'Saurabh Sachdeva' at 'Barry John Acting Studio' then at the 'Actor's Truth' and performed in their theatre production called, 'Mugalatein.' She is trained in classical Indian singing and the Kathak dance form . She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Urdu and Bajjika (dialect language of Maithili).

Pankhuri Awasthi was born on 31 March 1991 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Razia Sultan (2015), Suryaputra Karn (2015) and Gud Se Meetha Ishq (2022). She has been married to Gautam Rode since 2018.

Megha Gupta was born on 13 May 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Fan (2016), Main Teri Parchhain Hoon (2008) and Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg (2009). She was previously married to Siddhant Karnick and Aditya Shroff.

Ranveer Brar was born on 8 February 1978 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Modern Love Mumbai (2022), The Buckingham Murders (2023) and Ma Kasum. He is married to Pallavi.