1. Tanvi Azmi
3. Rakesh Pandey
Rakesh Pandey born in Himachal Pradesh was once a very handsome looking actor of Bhojpuri cinema. A Younger generation remembers him for playing the role of Ayub Khan’s father in “Dil Chahta Hai.” He was the most famous actor of Bhojpuri cinema along with Sujit Kumar and Padma Khanna.
He also acted as the main lead in many Hindi movies like Sara Akash (which was based on Rajendra Yadav novel and directed by Basu Chatterjee) Anokha Daan, Rakhwala and as a character artist in ‘Woh Main Nahin’, ‘Abdullah’,’ Zindagi Aur Toofan’ but the role for which he was most recognizable was of ‘Prakash’ the generous friend of Amitabh in the Movie “Manzil” (Rimjhim Gire Sawan was the hit song of this movi...
Rakesh Pandey born in Himachal Pradesh was once a very handsome looking actor of Bhojpuri cinema. A Younger generation remembers him for playing the role of Ayub Khan’s father in “Dil Chahta Hai.” He was the most famous actor of Bhojpuri cinema along with Sujit Kumar and Padma Khanna.
He also acted as the main lead in many Hindi movies like Sara Akash (which was based on Rajendra Yadav novel and directed by Basu Chatterjee) Anokha Daan, Rakhwala and as a character artist in ‘Woh Main Nahin’, ‘Abdullah’,’ Zindagi Aur Toofan’ but the role for which he was most recognizable was of ‘Prakash’ the generous friend of Amitabh in the Movie “Manzil” (Rimjhim Gire Sawan was the hit song of this movi...
4. Farooq Sheikh
Farooq Sheikh is a legendary actor, a television presenter and a philanthropist. He was born on March 25, 1948 in Amroli, in the district of Surat, Gujarat. He is the eldest son of Mustafa and Farida Sheikh, who are both Muslim. Farooq studied at St. Mary’s School in Mumbai and later attended in St. Xavier College. Subsequently, he studied at Siddharth College of Law. Since his father is a lawyer from Mumbai, he was prompted to take up a law course. But he failed to relate in his course and shifted to acting. He did some theatre shows while in college and from there, she met Roopa Jain and fell in love with her; later, the two tied the knot and have been blessed with two lovely daughters namely, Shaaista and Sana.
Farooq was popular for working in several Hindi films from year 1977 to 1989. He was also active in telev...
Farooq Sheikh is a legendary actor, a television presenter and a philanthropist. He was born on March 25, 1948 in Amroli, in the district of Surat, Gujarat. He is the eldest son of Mustafa and Farida Sheikh, who are both Muslim. Farooq studied at St. Mary’s School in Mumbai and later attended in St. Xavier College. Subsequently, he studied at Siddharth College of Law. Since his father is a lawyer from Mumbai, he was prompted to take up a law course. But he failed to relate in his course and shifted to acting. He did some theatre shows while in college and from there, she met Roopa Jain and fell in love with her; later, the two tied the knot and have been blessed with two lovely daughters namely, Shaaista and Sana.
Farooq was popular for working in several Hindi films from year 1977 to 1989. He was also active in telev...
5. Parikshit Sahni
Parikshit Sahni was born in 1944 in Murree (now part of Pakistan). He has acted in many TV serials and Films. He is the son of Balraj Sahni and nephew of Bhisham Sahni who are well known.
His father is a teacher in English and he studied in Delhi St. Stephen’s College and began his carrer as a child artist. He is a producer, Director and Actor and well known for his Doordarshan serial. Lal Koth was produced by him and he acted in it as well. He is married to Aruna Sahni. Did a course in Moscow for Film direction and he wrote Pavithra Papi for 2 years. Balraj Sahni received Padma Shri Award in 1969 and decorated with many other awards.
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Parikshit Sahni is a veteran film and television act...
Parikshit Sahni was born in 1944 in Murree (now part of Pakistan). He has acted in many TV serials and Films. He is the son of Balraj Sahni and nephew of Bhisham Sahni who are well known.
His father is a teacher in English and he studied in Delhi St. Stephen’s College and began his carrer as a child artist. He is a producer, Director and Actor and well known for his Doordarshan serial. Lal Koth was produced by him and he acted in it as well. He is married to Aruna Sahni. Did a course in Moscow for Film direction and he wrote Pavithra Papi for 2 years. Balraj Sahni received Padma Shri Award in 1969 and decorated with many other awards.
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Parikshit Sahni is a veteran film and television act...
6. Rajendranath Zutshi
Rajendranath Zutshi, popularly known as Raj Zutshi, is the father of film actor Imran Khan of Delhi Belly. The actor was married to the daughter of producer, director, and writer, Nasir Hussain. The couple divorced in the year 2006. Raj was born on 4th February, 1961. To add to his family credentials, he is the grandson of Dina Nath Zutshi, a popular radio and TV artiste.
In the year 1984, he made a shift from theatre to film with the film, ‘Holi’. Some of the films to his credit include Kya Dilli Kya Lahore as Barfi Singh, Kalpvriksh, Gangoobai as Rohan, Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare, Assamese film as Jayanta Doley, Love Aaj Kal as Harleen's Father, Anubhav as Vanraj, Kidnap as Mahesh Verma, 1920 as Priest, Slumdog Millionaire as Director,...
Rajendranath Zutshi, popularly known as Raj Zutshi, is the father of film actor Imran Khan of Delhi Belly. The actor was married to the daughter of producer, director, and writer, Nasir Hussain. The couple divorced in the year 2006. Raj was born on 4th February, 1961. To add to his family credentials, he is the grandson of Dina Nath Zutshi, a popular radio and TV artiste.
In the year 1984, he made a shift from theatre to film with the film, ‘Holi’. Some of the films to his credit include Kya Dilli Kya Lahore as Barfi Singh, Kalpvriksh, Gangoobai as Rohan, Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare, Assamese film as Jayanta Doley, Love Aaj Kal as Harleen's Father, Anubhav as Vanraj, Kidnap as Mahesh Verma, 1920 as Priest, Slumdog Millionaire as Director,...
7. Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started his career with various Indian television series. His noted Bollywood movies include The Warrior, Maqbool, Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Gunday, Rog and The Lunchbox. At the very early stage of his acting career, he acted in various television serials like Barat Ek Khoj, Chanakya, Sara Jahan Hamara, Chandrakanta, Banegi Apni Baat, Star bestsellers, Anoo Goonj and Sparsh.
His early film credits include Ek Doctor Ki Maut and Such a Long Journey. Although these movies were critically appreciated, it did not propel him to success.
His first major Bollywood break was Rog, which caught the attention of critics and also attained commercial success. His 2007 flick Metro also gave him a widespread commercial and critical success. For his role in the movie, h...
Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started his career with various Indian television series. His noted Bollywood movies include The Warrior, Maqbool, Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Gunday, Rog and The Lunchbox. At the very early stage of his acting career, he acted in various television serials like Barat Ek Khoj, Chanakya, Sara Jahan Hamara, Chandrakanta, Banegi Apni Baat, Star bestsellers, Anoo Goonj and Sparsh.
His early film credits include Ek Doctor Ki Maut and Such a Long Journey. Although these movies were critically appreciated, it did not propel him to success.
His first major Bollywood break was Rog, which caught the attention of critics and also attained commercial success. His 2007 flick Metro also gave him a widespread commercial and critical success. For his role in the movie, h...