Bhagwan Dada

Bhagwan Dada (1913- 4th February 2002), was an actor, producer and film director. He was well known for his social movie Albela. His real name was Bhagwan Abhaji Palav. His father was a textile mill worker. Though,he worked as a labourer but his ultimate destination was Hindi Film Industry. He always dreamt of films. Bhagwan Dada got his first break with small roles in silent films.

From 1938 to 1949,he directed many low budget movies, their genere was action. Bhagwan Dada used to play a naive simpleton. In the year 1962, he became a producer and owned Jagriti Studios, Chembur. He made a social movie named Albela on the advice of Raj Kapoor. The movie was a huge hit, it's song Shola Jo Bhadke is still remembered.

Bhagwan Dada's later life was not so good, he gave up direction, sold his cars and bungalow and shifted to a chawl. Most of his near and dear ones left him in the time of his need but his friends Om Prakash, lyricist Rajinder Krishnan and C.Ramachandran used to come to meet him even in his chawl. He died at age 89.

Balraj Sahni

Balraj Sahni (1 May 1913–13 April 1973, (Taurus),was a noted Hindi film actor. He belonged to a Punjabi Khatri family from Bhera, his real name was Yudhishthir Sahni. Balraj Sahni was the brother of Bhisham Sahni who was famous actor, writer and playwright. He has done M.A in English from Lahore after that he went to Rawalpindi to join his family business.


Balraj Sahni has also done Bachelors in Hindi, followed by Masters in English from Punjab university. After completing his studies, he married Damayanti Sahni who was a heroine. Balraj Sahni has also worked with Mahatama Gandhi for a year. In the year 1939, he went to England to join B.B.C London's Hindi service as an announcer on Radio. He came back to India in 1943. He began his acting career with the plays of the IIPTA-Indian People's Theatre Association, his first movie was Insaaf(1946).

Balraj Sahni's most memorable movie was Kabuliwala, penned by Rabinmdra Nath Tagore. Some of his movies are Seema (1955), Sone Ki Chidiya (1958), Satta Bazar (1959) and Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan(1961). Balraj Sahni was a great writer,his early writings were in English, then he switched to Punjabi and became a renowned writer in Punjabi Literature.He wrote many short stories and poem.He has written his autobiography called 'Meri Filmi Aatmakatha'. In the year 1969, he was entitled with Padma Shri award.

Madan Puri

Madan Puri was an actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He was born in 1915, Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. His father's name was Lala Nihal Chand and mother's was Ved Kaur.Madan Puri had three brothers and one sister, his elder brother Chaman Puri,younger brother Amrish Puri(an Indian actor),younger brother Harish Puri and a younger sister Chandrakanta Meh.


Madan Puri has spent over 40 years in Indian cinema,he has done more than 300 films.He made a debut with movie Ahinsa in 1946. He has performed different kinds of roles in the movies, playing not only negative characters,but also the hero's or heroine's father, uncle, brother, grandfather,politician and police officer .Madan Puri has appeared in many Punjabi movies like Jatt Punjabi and Jatti.

Madan Puri left the world in 1985 at the age of 69. He died of a heart attack. Many films he had completed were released after his death right until 1989, his last film was Santosh. Some of his movies are-Anmol Ratan (1950), Deewana (1952), Howrah Bridge(1958), Taqdeer(1958), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) and so on.

Asrani -" Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hain"

Asrani was born on 1 January 1941(Capricorn), Jaipur, India. His real name is Govardhan Asrani, popularly known simply as Asrani.He has spanned over 35 years in Bollywood.He belongs to a middle class Sindhi Family,his father came to Jaipur and opened a shop selling carpets. Though, Asrani had no interest in business, he wanted to become an actor.

Asrani has done his matriculation from Xaviers School and graduation from Rajasthan College, Jaipur. During his graduation, he worked as a voice over artist on All India Radio, Jaipur.From 1960 to 1962, Asrani began to learn acting from Acting Guru- Sahitya Kalbhai Thakkar. He came to Bombay in 1962 and began his hunt.In 1963, Hrishikesh Mukherjee advised him to learn acting professionally. He joined Film Institute in Poona from 1964-1966.

Asrani got his first break in a Gujrati movie. His first Hindi movie was Umang followed by Baawarchee. This movie opened the way for comic roles like Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke , Chala Murari Hero Banne, Chhoti si Baat and his most remarkable role as the Jailor in the movie Sholay.

Asrani was also appeared in the films- Chup Chup Ke, Hera Pheri, Deewane Hue Paagal and Hulchul. He has acted in over 300 films.

Awards:

* Filmfare Award for best Comedian for Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
* Filmfare Award for best Comedian for Balika Vadhu(1976)
* Best Actor, Best Director Award from Gujarat State Government for "Saat Qaidi"(Gujarati)

Mehmood-'Man who made the Nation Laugh'

Mehmood Ali (September 29, 1932 – July 23, 2004) was a well known comic actor, he has acted in more than 300 movies. Mehmood Ali, popularly known as Mehmood was an actor, producer and director. Before stepping into the spot light, Mehmood use to drive cars and run errands for a few rupees. He worked as a driver for the Director P.L. Santoshi.

He is a son of actor-dancer Mumtaj Ali, he had an elder sister and six siblings were younger than him. Mehmood's first movie was Kismet. Director P.L.Santoshi's son Rajkumar Santoshi gave him a chance in his venture Andaz Apna Apna, he was hired to teach table tennis to Meena Kumari. Later he married Madhu ( Meena Kumari's sister).

Mehmood got a small break in the movie C.I.D followed by Do Beegha Zameen and Pyasa. He was well known for his comedy. Mehmood's first break as an actor and a director was the movie Bhoot Bangla, he followed the footsteps of Jhony Walker. His remarkable movies as a comedian are- Love In Tokyo, Padosan, Pyaar Kiye Ja. As Director, his well known movie is Kunwara Baap.

Awards:

* Filmfare Best Comedian Award twice for - Vardaan and Pyar Kiye Jaa
* Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Dil Tera Diwana.

Vikram Gokhale 'the star of Marthi Theatre'

Vikram Gokhale is known for his outstanding work in Marathi Theatre, Television and Hindi Films. Vikram Gokhale has been contributing his skills since 52 years and his contribution towards Indian Cinema is unforgettable.He is called as 'the star of Marathi Theatre'. Vikram Gokhale has a long way to move ahead, after on screen he will show his skills off camera.

Lets have a glimpse of his personal life .Vikram Gokhale is a proud son of well known film actor and veteran of Marathi theatre ChandraKant Gokhale who has performed in 16 Hindi films along with 68 Marathi films. He has been in the profession of acting since 52 years but he got proper recognition as an actor 30 years ago. Though he never agrees that he is an Icon.. Durgabai Kamat who was the first female artist of Indian Screen is his grandmother and his mother is Kamlabai Gokhale very first female child artist of Indian cinema, he is married to Hemavati Gokhale .

Vikram's most memorable movies are 'Tum Bin', 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', `Hey Ram', Bhul Bhulaiya, Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein. A good news for his fans,presently he is directing his debut directorial film Aghat, it is written by Dr Nitin Lavangare with a star cast of Dr Amol Kolhe and Mukta Barve. He has made a great mark in Hindi film industry.

Himesh Reshamiya

Very versatile he is an Indian Music Director , Actor and Singer well you have guessed right he is Himesh Reshamiya born on 23 July 1973, Leo. Himesh has made his own place with a lot of hard work and struggle. As bollywood more or less is fascination then how Himesh can prevent himself from controversies, from time to time he has been on highlights whether is it a Reality T.V show or his most talked about movies.


Himesh is a son of Vipin Reshamiya and Madhu Reshamiya, Himesh has struggled a lot he got proper recognition as Music Director with the movie Tere Naam that opened the doors of success for him in bollyood but actual success came in front of him with his movie Aashiq Banaya Aapne that really made him the rage of the Nation. Himesh is regarded as most popular singer of India. His unforgettable numbers are Zara Jhoom Jhoom,Tanhaiyan and Tera Suroor.

Himesh has been followed by billions of people his music albums and cds were best selling and his songs were top chart busters. Himesh tried his hands in the field of Acting although people have not yet accepted him as an actor. Himesh is looking forward for the movie Kajraare that is going to release on 6th of August.
Himesh won :

* Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for "Aashiq Banaya Aapne"