Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Prithviraj Sukumaran Indian Film Actor
Prithviraj Sukumaran (born 16 October 1982), credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian actor, playback singer and producer best known for his work in Malayalam films. He has also acted in a number of Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.
Prithviraj made his debut in Ranjith's Nandanam (2002) at the age of 19. His major films include Stop Violence (2002),Meerayude Dhukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum (2003),Swapnakoodu (2003), Akale (2004), Kana Kandaen (2005), Classmates, Vargam, Vaasthavam (2006), Mozhi, Chocolate (2007), Thalappavu, Thirakkatha (2008), Puthiya Mukham (2009), Anwar (2010), Veettilekkulla Vazhi, Raavanan (2010), Urumi, Indian Rupee (2011), Ayalum Njanum Thammil, Celluloid (2012), Mumbai Police, Memories (2013) and 7th Day (2014).
Prithviraj has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2006 for his performance in Vaasthavam and in 2012 for Ayalum Njanum Thammil and Celluloid. Indian Rupee, co-produced by Prithviraj, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2011. He is the youngest actor to receive the Kerala State Award for the Best Actor at the age of 24.
Movies
Prithviraj made his debut in Ranjith's Nandanam (2002) at the age of 19. His major films include Stop Violence (2002),Meerayude Dhukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum (2003),Swapnakoodu (2003), Akale (2004), Kana Kandaen (2005), Classmates, Vargam, Vaasthavam (2006), Mozhi, Chocolate (2007), Thalappavu, Thirakkatha (2008), Puthiya Mukham (2009), Anwar (2010), Veettilekkulla Vazhi, Raavanan (2010), Urumi, Indian Rupee (2011), Ayalum Njanum Thammil, Celluloid (2012), Mumbai Police, Memories (2013) and 7th Day (2014).
Prithviraj has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2006 for his performance in Vaasthavam and in 2012 for Ayalum Njanum Thammil and Celluloid. Indian Rupee, co-produced by Prithviraj, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2011. He is the youngest actor to receive the Kerala State Award for the Best Actor at the age of 24.
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Monday, July 21, 2014
Malayalam Film Actor Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair (born 21 May 1960), known as Mohanlal, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam films.
Mohanlal made his acting debut in Thiranottam (1978) but the film was unreleased then due to censorship issues, it got released later, after 25 years, in five theaters. He followed that by a role as the antagonist in his first release Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) at the age of 20. He became a popular lead actor with the commercial success of Rajavinte Makan (1986). In 1986, Mohanlal also won his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in T. P. Balagopalan M.A.. In a career spanning over three decades, Mohanlal has acted in over 300 Malayalam films in various genres ranging from comedy to action and romance. Mohanlal has also acted in a few Tamil and Bollywood films. Of these, his notable roles were in Iruvar (1997), directed by Mani Ratnam, and Company (2002), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. As well as being an actor and producer, Mohanlal also owns businesses involved in film distribution, restaurants and packaged spices.
Mohanlal was elected as most popular Keralite in a 2006 online poll conducted by CNN-IBN on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Kerala's formation. In 2001, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, for his contributions towards Indian cinema. He has won four Indian National Film Awards — two Best Actor Awards (for his roles in Bharatham and Vanaprastham), one Special Jury Award (for his role in Kireedam), and one Award for Best Film as producer for Vanaprastham; along with six Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor and eight Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In 2009, he became the first actor to be given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India and in 2010 received an honorary doctorate from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala.
Movies
Mohanlal made his acting debut in Thiranottam (1978) but the film was unreleased then due to censorship issues, it got released later, after 25 years, in five theaters. He followed that by a role as the antagonist in his first release Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) at the age of 20. He became a popular lead actor with the commercial success of Rajavinte Makan (1986). In 1986, Mohanlal also won his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in T. P. Balagopalan M.A.. In a career spanning over three decades, Mohanlal has acted in over 300 Malayalam films in various genres ranging from comedy to action and romance. Mohanlal has also acted in a few Tamil and Bollywood films. Of these, his notable roles were in Iruvar (1997), directed by Mani Ratnam, and Company (2002), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. As well as being an actor and producer, Mohanlal also owns businesses involved in film distribution, restaurants and packaged spices.
Mohanlal was elected as most popular Keralite in a 2006 online poll conducted by CNN-IBN on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Kerala's formation. In 2001, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, for his contributions towards Indian cinema. He has won four Indian National Film Awards — two Best Actor Awards (for his roles in Bharatham and Vanaprastham), one Special Jury Award (for his role in Kireedam), and one Award for Best Film as producer for Vanaprastham; along with six Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor and eight Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In 2009, he became the first actor to be given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India and in 2010 received an honorary doctorate from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala.
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
Top 10 Dancing Divas of Bollywood
Bollywood movies are enormously popular not just because of the actors, actress and stories but also because of the mind blowing dances. From the black and white era to Eastman Color days of 70′s to the digital age, each era has been grooved by Bollywood’s proficient and talented dancing divas. Over the years these divas have won several hearts and accolades with their vigorous and unforgettable dance performances. Below is the list of top 10 dancing divas of Bollywood, who have wooed their audiences with their sizzling moves.
The Dancing Divas of Bollywood:
10. Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif was perhaps not considered amongst the top Bollywood dancers when she first broke onto the scene, but she has come very far, very fast. She has captivated her viewers not only with her beauty, but also with her dancing prowess. From ‘Sheila Ki Jawaani’ to ‘Chikni Chameli’ to ‘Mashallah’ to ‘Kamli’ she has been a part of some of the best dance tracks of recent times.
9. Priyanka Chopra
At No.9 amongst top dancing divas of Bollywood is Priyanka. Undoubtedly, she’s one of the most talented actress and skillful dancer. She is trained Western classical and Kathak dance. I love watching her dance, “Exotic” and “In my City” my favorite! She’s look like a typical hip-hop queen.
8. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The Bollywood Beautiful Queen, Aishwarya Rai needs no introduction when it comes to dancing skills. She trained in classical dance during her teens. Besides her epitome of beauty, she is a great dancing talent and has many popular dance numbers to her credit, like ‘Nimbuda’, ‘Kajra Re’ and so on. She dance gracefully in the these song Nimbuda.
7. Jaya Prada
Jaya Prada was a classical dancer who came into films due to her excellent dancing skills. She gave a dance performance at her school jus at the age of 14 years. She was best known for her live performances and dance shows too. Her song ‘Dafali Wale’ from film ‘Sargam’ was a huge hit in 1970′s.
6. Helen
Helen was one of the best dancers of her era. Best known for her cabaret dancing, Helen was one of the first actresses who started the trend “item girls” in Bollywood. She is considered the most popular dancer of the item number in her time.
5. Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji is a trained Odissi dancer and has learnt the dance form while in the tenth grade. Through her successful Bollywood career, she has become one of the most high-profile Indian celebrities. She has done many popular dance numbers. In her film ‘Dil Bole Haddippa’, she performed the bhangra to perfection. In ‘Aga bai’ Rani performed belly dance superbly.
4. Urmila Matondkar
At No. 4 amongst the top dancing divas of Bollywood is Urmila Matondkar. She is best known for her graceful and stylish moves. Apart from holding a successful acting career, she is known for her intense style and dancing skills. She is regarded as an outstanding dancer and has been a featured in many Bollywood item numbers, like ‘Chamma Chamma’, ‘Kambakht Ishq’, ‘Rangeela’ songs made her popular.
3. Sridevi
The gorgeous actress is not just a talented actress but also known for her magical dancing style. Be it Western or classical, the diva did it with ease. Although she never studied the art like her South Indian contemporaries Jaya Prada and Meenakshi Sheshadiri, but she made her name as icon. Her climax dance number ‘Main Teri Dushman’ also remains one of the best snake dances in Bollywood.
2. Meenakshi Seshadri
At No. 2 on the top Dancing Divas of Bollywood list - the most talented actress, Meenakshi Seshadri, who was the youngest woman to be crowned Miss India in 1981. She was trained in four different types of Indian classical dance, namely, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and Odissi. Her Tandav dance on song ‘Bin Sajan Jhula Jhulu’ from ‘Damini’ became huge hit and is considered to be the best and most intense dance performance in Indian cinema.
1. Madhuri Dixit
My all time most favorite, the gorgeous Madhuri Dixit is capturing the top position in this list. Best known as the “Dancing Queen of Bollywood” who has created magic with her moves, is not just a very talented actress but also an excellent dancer. Be it western or classical or Kathak, the diva does it gracefully. She pleased her viewers through her sensational dancing skills and with her strong acting. She is a great inspiration for all current Bollywood actresses. You may also like to watch 10 best dance moves of Madhuri Dixit.
10 Not-So-Dumb Hollywood Celebrities
The world, today, is full of stereotypes. Everyone likes to give a label to others, categorizing them based on their looks, profession or hobbies. Being judged is a common part of a person’s everyday life. Women, with their accelerating presence in everything that was once considered a man’s job, are the subject of the majority of such stereotypes.
One of the most common thoughts about women is that, beauty and brain cannot exist together. It is almost amazing to some people that a woman who has a pretty face and keeps herself looking pretty can have some formal education or be intelligent. Of all women, those in the entertainment business are the most judged. It is a taken that a woman who is an actress or a model is beautiful. With this theory follows the common deduction that these women are dumb. So, here are the names of some women whom the world only appreciates for their fair skin and luscious lips or great body, and silently thwarts as dumb. Have a look at 10 Not-So-Dumb Hollywood celebrities!
1. Hedy Lamarr
This Austrian actress was one of the most glamorous faces of her time. ‘The Ecstasy lady’ was seen in films like White Cargo, The Conspirators and many more, which were later recognized as all-time classics. But, what most people do not know about Hedy ‘Delilah’ Lamarr is that she was an inventor. In fact, without her, the wireless data communication that human beings around the world are dependent on would not have been possible. Working alongside George Antheil, she developed the technology of “frequency hopping” and spread spectrum, which posed to be of immense importance to the national government. They devised a contraption to synchronize radio signals. So, the next time you use your Wi Fi or mobile internet, do not forget to thank this pretty lady.
2. Natalie Portman
The little girl from Leon: The Professional grew up to astound the world with her critically acclaimed role in the Black Swan. But, given a choice between a life as an actress and a life as a smart and educated lady, she chooses the latter! She is, in fact, a graduate from Harvard University: she has an A.B. degree in psychology. During her school years, she co-authored a research paper on “A Simple Method to Demonstrate the Enzymatic Production of Hydrogen from Sugar” with Jonathan Woodward and Ian Hurley, which was eligible to enter the Intel Science Talent Search. During her psychology studies, she made major contributions to a study on memory involving Spectroscopy and activation of frontal lobe.
3. Lisa Kudrow
Everyone who has a thing for television soaps has watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and knows Lisa Kudrow for portraying the role of Phoebe Buffay. Who doesn’t love her Phoebe? She is random, she is crazy, she is drop-dead gorgeous. Lisa bagged the Emmy for this role. She has also received accolades for her other performances and works, and her contribution to the entertainment industry is undeniable. But, did you know that this pretty blonde graduated with a degree in biology and was on the verge of publishing her research on headache types and hemispheric dominance when Friends happened? The world of television thanks her for her choice, of course!
4. Mayim Bialik
In The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik plays the role of Amy Farah Fowler, the love interest of Dr. Sheldon Cooper, a crazy scientist, who was won over by her intelligence. Sure enough, Amy is a neurobiologist. If some other actress had played this role, it could be quite possible that she never heard the name of the specialization before. But not this lady. Mayim has a Ph.D in neuroscience. She specializes in OCD in adolescents who have Prader-Willi syndrome. That’s not all: she even studied Hebrew/Jewish at UCLA.
5. Meryl Streep
Many people in the entertainment business say that they chanced upon the career by accident, and discovered their hidden talent in due course of time at Hollywood. Not Meryl Streep: her acting career began while she was pursuing her B.A. in no other subject but Drama. Later, she went and got herself a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama. So, the next time you watch one of her films and get blown over by her timeless beauty and her ability to have visceral impact, remember that she is armed by the power of knowledge to enhance her talent.
6. Jodie Foster
“The Accused” Academy Award winner, Jodie Foster, well known for her roles in some of the most well-known Hollywood movies like The Silence of the Lambs, Panic Room, Flightplan etc., and has a bagful of BAFTA, Golden Globe and many other awards. She started acting at a very early age, but, never gave up on her education. After passing from LycéeFrançais de Los Angeles, she attended Yale and graduated as an upper-level French scholar, before returning to her acting career.
7. Brooke Shields
Child actress and supermodel, Brooke Shields, breaks the major kind of stereotypes about dumb models. In between modelling and appearing on the cover of Vogue as the youngest model to ever do so, she found herself the time to graduate from the Princeton University in French Literature. So, next time you think that all models are dumb, please think again.
8. Lucy Liu
Well-known for her role as one of the Angels of Charlie, Lucy’s face reminds everyone what a perfect balance she is of beauty and strength, as the images of her landing kicks and punches on the goons in the movie flash in our memories. What people do not probably know is that, Lucy completed her B.Sc. in Asian Languages and Cultures. The actress is fluent in 5 different languages.
9. Ashley Judd
Before embarking upon a rewarding career in acting, Ashley Judd of Norma Jean &Marylin fame was busy majoring in French. In fact, when most struggle to handle a single minor, she minored in 4 subjects: women’s studies, theatre, art history and anthropology. Later, she also went and got herself a mid-career one year master’s degree in Public Administration.
10. Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer has been the first choice for films of great depth and complexities, like Blood Diamond or A Beautiful Mind. She has also been the target of designers who have wanted her to model for them. What makes her the perfect blend of beauty, talent and brain is the fact that she has a Bachelor’s degree from the Stanford University.
So, the next time you look at any of these ladies who have made themselves a place in the entertainment industry, or some of the others out there, and think that they are nothing but beauty, remember that there is much more beneath the superficial layer.