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1. Simran


Simran.jpg Simran was born on 4th April’1976 in Mumbai. Her original name is Rishibala Naval. Her father’s name is Ashok Naval and her mother’s name is Sharda. She has one brother and two sisters named, Sumith, Jyothi and Monal. She married Deepak Bagga in 2003 and she has two children named Aadit and Adheep. She has done her schooling at St.Antony’s High School, Versova and she has finished B.Com from Mumbai. She has done modeling along with her graduation. She is a Salsa dancer and a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. Simran can speak Punjabi, English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil languages.                                               &nbs...
Simran was born on 4th April’1976 in Mumbai. Her original name is Rishibala Naval. Her father’s name is Ashok Naval and her mother’s name is Sharda. She has one brother and two sisters named, Sumith, Jyothi and Monal. She married Deepak Bagga in 2003 and she has two children named Aadit and Adheep. She has done her schooling at St.Antony’s High School, Versova and she has finished B.Com from Mumbai. She has done modeling along with her graduation. She is a Salsa dancer and a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. Simran can speak Punjabi, English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil languages.                                               &nbs...
Date of Birth: 04-04-1976
Age: 48
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Female
Skills: Actress
Date of Birth: 04-04-1976
Age: 48
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Female
Skills: Actress

2. Trisha Krishnan


22-05-2017/trisha-krishnan.png Born on 4th May, 1983 in Palakkad by Krishnan and Uma Krishnan as her parents. Before starting her carrer in modelling and acting, she did her schooling from Sacred Heart Matriculation school in Church Park and then BBA from Ethiraj College for Women (Chennai). She entered into film industry after making a mark as a model and winning several beauty pageants like Miss Salem and Miss Madras in the same year. In 2001, she won Miss India Pageant “Beautiful Smile” award. She got her first acting break in Tamil film Jodie. After that, she got her first lead role in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) opposite Surya and won critical acclaim. Then, she continued to work in number ...
Born on 4th May, 1983 in Palakkad by Krishnan and Uma Krishnan as her parents. Before starting her carrer in modelling and acting, she did her schooling from Sacred Heart Matriculation school in Church Park and then BBA from Ethiraj College for Women (Chennai). She entered into film industry after making a mark as a model and winning several beauty pageants like Miss Salem and Miss Madras in the same year. In 2001, she won Miss India Pageant “Beautiful Smile” award. She got her first acting break in Tamil film Jodie. After that, she got her first lead role in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) opposite Surya and won critical acclaim. Then, she continued to work in number ...
Date of Birth: 04-05-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 04-05-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Skills: Movie Actress

3. Malavika Mohanan


03-10-2019/malavika-mohanan.jpg Malavika Mohanan was born in Payyannur, located in Kannur District. Her father is K.U.Mohanan. Her father is a Cinematographer. Though she was born in Kannur, during her childhood she moved to Mumbai with her parents and started her life there. In 2013, she began her Cinematic career with a debut for the play Pattam Pole. The role she plays is a village girl named Riya who was brought up at Alappuzha which is a village as well as a modern town. The script writer of the movie was Girish Kumar. The Cinematographer and director of the talkie are the well known as Alagappan. Pattam Pole was his debuted celluloid that he directed. There are also several another...
Malavika Mohanan was born in Payyannur, located in Kannur District. Her father is K.U.Mohanan. Her father is a Cinematographer. Though she was born in Kannur, during her childhood she moved to Mumbai with her parents and started her life there. In 2013, she began her Cinematic career with a debut for the play Pattam Pole. The role she plays is a village girl named Riya who was brought up at Alappuzha which is a village as well as a modern town. The script writer of the movie was Girish Kumar. The Cinematographer and director of the talkie are the well known as Alagappan. Pattam Pole was his debuted celluloid that he directed. There are also several another...

4. Niharika Khan


n/i/h/a/r/i/niharika-khan.png Niharika Khan was born on November 21, 1996, in Jamshedpur, in the Indian state of Jharkhand. She did the bachelor degree in public relation and completed her HR from Seattle US. Her present residence is Mumbai. She has done costume designing in Bollywood. First, she started her work in a corporate set-up, and she hated it and also she did not attend classes of jewellery designs but worked as design head in Tanishq in Banglore. And she started her career as a costume designer with the movie Khoya Khoya Chand (2007) and continued her works with many movies. She got great fame for the movie Rock On. Then Yash Raj Films' Band Baaja Baa...
Niharika Khan was born on November 21, 1996, in Jamshedpur, in the Indian state of Jharkhand. She did the bachelor degree in public relation and completed her HR from Seattle US. Her present residence is Mumbai. She has done costume designing in Bollywood. First, she started her work in a corporate set-up, and she hated it and also she did not attend classes of jewellery designs but worked as design head in Tanishq in Banglore. And she started her career as a costume designer with the movie Khoya Khoya Chand (2007) and continued her works with many movies. She got great fame for the movie Rock On. Then Yash Raj Films' Band Baaja Baa...
Date of Birth: 21-11-1996
Age: 27
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 21-11-1996
Age: 27
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Female

5. Megha Akash


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Date of Birth: 26-10-1995
Age: 28
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Female
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 26-10-1995
Age: 28
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Female
Skills: Movie Actress

6. Karthik Subbaraj


k/a/r/t/h/i/karthik-subbaraj.jpg Karthik Subbaraj is a Tamil director. He lives in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Karthik has completed his matriculation and higher education from SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Madurai. He was a very discipline student during his school days with excellent academic records. Karthik has also attended Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15 to complete his engineering degree. He has specialised in mechatronics. He started his career with Infosys Bangalore working as a software engineer. His tenure of working in Infosys was five years out of which he has spent two years in the US. While he was working in Bangalore, his interest in film making developed. During weekends, he used to make short films. He attende...
Karthik Subbaraj is a Tamil director. He lives in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Karthik has completed his matriculation and higher education from SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Madurai. He was a very discipline student during his school days with excellent academic records. Karthik has also attended Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15 to complete his engineering degree. He has specialised in mechatronics. He started his career with Infosys Bangalore working as a software engineer. His tenure of working in Infosys was five years out of which he has spent two years in the US. While he was working in Bangalore, his interest in film making developed. During weekends, he used to make short films. He attende...
Date of Birth: 19-03-1983
Age: 41
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Male
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 19-03-1983
Age: 41
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Male
Skills: Director

7. Kalanithi Maran


k/a/l/a/n/i/kalanithi-maran.jpg Kalanithi Maran is a famous tycoon in the world of Indian media. He was born on July 24th,1964 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Maran is the son of former Union Minister of Commerce, Murasoli Maran, and the grand nephew of former Tamil Chief Minister, M. Karunanidhi. He is the owner of various newspapers, radio stations, movie production house, DTH services, and weeklies. He was also an investor in Spice Jet, which is an Indian airline during the period from 2010 to 2015. Maran started off with his career in 1990 by launching a video magazine in the Tamil language which was for giving news in various fields. It started with the name Poomalaai. But due to several issues, it came to an end two years later in 1992. ...
Kalanithi Maran is a famous tycoon in the world of Indian media. He was born on July 24th,1964 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Maran is the son of former Union Minister of Commerce, Murasoli Maran, and the grand nephew of former Tamil Chief Minister, M. Karunanidhi. He is the owner of various newspapers, radio stations, movie production house, DTH services, and weeklies. He was also an investor in Spice Jet, which is an Indian airline during the period from 2010 to 2015. Maran started off with his career in 1990 by launching a video magazine in the Tamil language which was for giving news in various fields. It started with the name Poomalaai. But due to several issues, it came to an end two years later in 1992. ...
Date of Birth: 24-07-1964
Age: 59
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Skills: Producer
Date of Birth: 24-07-1964
Age: 59
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Skills: Producer

8. Rajinikanth


31-12-2019/rajinikanth.jpg 'Rajinikanth' is the name that is known in every nook and corner of India. He is a popular Indian cinema star who has fans worldwide. Born as Shivajirao Gaekwad, this simple-human started his career as a bus conductor. He made his film debut in 1975 in ‘Apoorva Raagangal’, starred by Kamal Haasan and Srividya. Though he appeared in a small role in that film, he was noted for his style. He is a good example for how to succeed in life with hard work and confidence. He did villainy roles in the beginning. He was applauded for his role in 16 Vayathinile, with Kamal and Sridevi. This trio has done many successful films together. Rajinikanth and Kamal were very close and they started to act in many ...
'Rajinikanth' is the name that is known in every nook and corner of India. He is a popular Indian cinema star who has fans worldwide. Born as Shivajirao Gaekwad, this simple-human started his career as a bus conductor. He made his film debut in 1975 in ‘Apoorva Raagangal’, starred by Kamal Haasan and Srividya. Though he appeared in a small role in that film, he was noted for his style. He is a good example for how to succeed in life with hard work and confidence. He did villainy roles in the beginning. He was applauded for his role in 16 Vayathinile, with Kamal and Sridevi. This trio has done many successful films together. Rajinikanth and Kamal were very close and they started to act in many ...

9. Vijay Sethupathi


v/i/j/a/y/0/vijay-sethupathi.jpg Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi was not born with silver spoon. Neither did he have a family background that had deep roots in cinema field. He was rejected even for the role of a junior artist. But it was his hard work and continuous struggle, that made him a star that he is today. He was born in Rajapalayam but moved to Chennai where he had studied and even had his graduation from a reputed college in Chennai. He did all kinds of odd jobs that came to him (salesperson, cashier, telephone booth operator or account assistant) to lead his life normally. Later on, he moved to Dubai as he had to take care of three siblings. During his stay in ...
Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi was not born with silver spoon. Neither did he have a family background that had deep roots in cinema field. He was rejected even for the role of a junior artist. But it was his hard work and continuous struggle, that made him a star that he is today. He was born in Rajapalayam but moved to Chennai where he had studied and even had his graduation from a reputed college in Chennai. He did all kinds of odd jobs that came to him (salesperson, cashier, telephone booth operator or account assistant) to lead his life normally. Later on, he moved to Dubai as he had to take care of three siblings. During his stay in ...
Date of Birth: 16-01-1978
Age: 46
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 16-01-1978
Age: 46
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Skills: Movie Actor

10. M Sasikumar


m-sasikumar.jpg M.Sasikumar is a versatile cine artist. He juggles between direction, production, and acting. He made his debut in Kollywood as a Director through the original, suburban film Subramaniapuram (2008). The movie was rendered on a small budget and made heads turn because of the new script. Sasikumar graduated from Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai, majoring in Business Administration. His uncle A. Kandaswamy, the producer of the film Sethu, made him the Assistant Director for the movie, under the prominent Director Bala. In the sets of Sethu, he became a friend of Ameer, who was also an Assistant Director. Sasikumar then worked as the Assistant Director under Ameer, in the movies Mounam Pesiyadhe (2005) and Raa...
M.Sasikumar is a versatile cine artist. He juggles between direction, production, and acting. He made his debut in Kollywood as a Director through the original, suburban film Subramaniapuram (2008). The movie was rendered on a small budget and made heads turn because of the new script. Sasikumar graduated from Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai, majoring in Business Administration. His uncle A. Kandaswamy, the producer of the film Sethu, made him the Assistant Director for the movie, under the prominent Director Bala. In the sets of Sethu, he became a friend of Ameer, who was also an Assistant Director. Sasikumar then worked as the Assistant Director under Ameer, in the movies Mounam Pesiyadhe (2005) and Raa...
Date of Birth: 28-09-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 28-09-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male

11. Nawazuddin Siddiqui


n/a/w/a/z/u/nawazuddin-siddiqui.jpg Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffarpur district of Western UP on May 19, 1974. He grew up with seven brothers and two sisters in his native village. He is a science graduate from Gurukul Kangri University Haridwar and after completion of his graduation, he worked as a chemist in a factory for a short while. He did not like the job and hence leaving it proceeded to Delhi to find some other job which might interest him. As he could not find a suitable job in Delhi, he even worked as a watchman for his survival. Within a short while, he watched theatres and felt interested in it. He joined a theatre group and started studying the art of acting. He graduated in acting from National School of Drama in 1996 and relocated to M...
Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffarpur district of Western UP on May 19, 1974. He grew up with seven brothers and two sisters in his native village. He is a science graduate from Gurukul Kangri University Haridwar and after completion of his graduation, he worked as a chemist in a factory for a short while. He did not like the job and hence leaving it proceeded to Delhi to find some other job which might interest him. As he could not find a suitable job in Delhi, he even worked as a watchman for his survival. Within a short while, he watched theatres and felt interested in it. He joined a theatre group and started studying the art of acting. He graduated in acting from National School of Drama in 1996 and relocated to M...
Date of Birth: 19-05-1974
Age: 49
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Skills: TV-Actor
Date of Birth: 19-05-1974
Age: 49
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Skills: TV-Actor

12. Bobby Simha


b/o/b/b/y/0/bobby-simha.jpg The transformation of Bobby Jayasimha of remote Kodaikanal to Bobby Simha of the Chennai film industry has not been without the inevitable twists and turns that normally affect those striving to enter films from humbler backgrounds. While still in college he was duped by some people who offered him roles in TV serials only to find that it was a hoax. While this was a setback of sorts, it did help him complete his studies in college and also strengthened his resolve to join films. Even after moving to Chennai, however, he had to wait for his dreams to come true, working in the meantime on various odd jobs to meet both end meet. His search ended when he met a couple of short film ...
The transformation of Bobby Jayasimha of remote Kodaikanal to Bobby Simha of the Chennai film industry has not been without the inevitable twists and turns that normally affect those striving to enter films from humbler backgrounds. While still in college he was duped by some people who offered him roles in TV serials only to find that it was a hoax. While this was a setback of sorts, it did help him complete his studies in college and also strengthened his resolve to join films. Even after moving to Chennai, however, he had to wait for his dreams to come true, working in the meantime on various odd jobs to meet both end meet. His search ended when he met a couple of short film ...
Date of Birth: 06-11-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 06-11-1983
Age: 40
Star Sign: Scorpio
Gender: Male

13. Anirudh Ravichander


a/n/i/r/u/d/anirudh-ravichander.jpg The name Anirudh does not need any introduction down South among the music lovers. With his boy next door looks, he can really amaze you by his skills when it comes to composing and singing. This music Rockstar will rule our playlists whenever his new album is released. He can make you go 'Gaga' right from the first time you hear his songs. His recent movie 'Naanum Rowdydhaan' has took the town by storm. This is not the first time he has done this. He did the same on his debut movie '3' (Three). He evolved as a star overnight after the music release of '3' and became the talk of the town. Indeed Kolaveri made him get famous worldwide and it got him more fans.     Anirudh...
The name Anirudh does not need any introduction down South among the music lovers. With his boy next door looks, he can really amaze you by his skills when it comes to composing and singing. This music Rockstar will rule our playlists whenever his new album is released. He can make you go 'Gaga' right from the first time you hear his songs. His recent movie 'Naanum Rowdydhaan' has took the town by storm. This is not the first time he has done this. He did the same on his debut movie '3' (Three). He evolved as a star overnight after the music release of '3' and became the talk of the town. Indeed Kolaveri made him get famous worldwide and it got him more fans.     Anirudh...
Date of Birth: 16-10-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Skills: Music Director
Date of Birth: 16-10-1990
Age: 33
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Skills: Music Director

14. Tirru


22-08-2019/tirru.jpg Tirru is a famous Indian Cinematographer, who has won many awards for his work. He is especially known for his work in the Krrish 3. Tirru was born on 28th March 1968 in Thirunavukarasu district of Tamil Nadu. Apart from being a cinematographer, Tirru is also a screenplay writer. He has worked mainly on Hindi and Tamil movies. He started his career as an assistant to a veteran cinematographer. He worked under P. C. Sriram. He completed his Bachelor in Science when he was twenty-one years old. After completing his graduation, he got interested in photography. He also helped his brother who was a dentist. He worked as an assistant to his brother. He started his job in the field of cinematography with a Tamil mo...
Tirru is a famous Indian Cinematographer, who has won many awards for his work. He is especially known for his work in the Krrish 3. Tirru was born on 28th March 1968 in Thirunavukarasu district of Tamil Nadu. Apart from being a cinematographer, Tirru is also a screenplay writer. He has worked mainly on Hindi and Tamil movies. He started his career as an assistant to a veteran cinematographer. He worked under P. C. Sriram. He completed his Bachelor in Science when he was twenty-one years old. After completing his graduation, he got interested in photography. He also helped his brother who was a dentist. He worked as an assistant to his brother. He started his job in the field of cinematography with a Tamil mo...
Date of Birth: 28-03-1968
Age: 56
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Skills: Cinematographer
Date of Birth: 28-03-1968
Age: 56
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Skills: Cinematographer

15. Vivek Harshan


vivek-harshan.png Vivek Harshan, born on 28 May, 1981 in Kochi , India, is an Indian film editor with a national award to his name for editing film 'Jigarthanda' in 2014. Harshan developed his interest for movies and editing in his college days where he met equally movie enthusiast friends, and it is then that he started taking things seriously. He learned to edit professionally through a course in Chennai and later assisted renowned editor exact==Anthony to whom he also dedicated his national award. He gives credit to his work to Anthony and says whatever knowledge he has of editing is what Anthony gave him. In an interview with a national daily, he recounts his early days and hard work, where he pulled all-nighters or wo...
Vivek Harshan, born on 28 May, 1981 in Kochi , India, is an Indian film editor with a national award to his name for editing film 'Jigarthanda' in 2014. Harshan developed his interest for movies and editing in his college days where he met equally movie enthusiast friends, and it is then that he started taking things seriously. He learned to edit professionally through a course in Chennai and later assisted renowned editor exact==Anthony to whom he also dedicated his national award. He gives credit to his work to Anthony and says whatever knowledge he has of editing is what Anthony gave him. In an interview with a national daily, he recounts his early days and hard work, where he pulled all-nighters or wo...
Date of Birth: 28-05-1981
Age: 42
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Male
Skills: Editor
Date of Birth: 28-05-1981
Age: 42
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Male
Skills: Editor

16. Yogi Babu


y/o/g/i/0/b/yogi-babu.png Yogi Babu is one of the famous actors in Indian films. His appearance is there in only Tamil movies. At present, he is a regular comedy actor in Tamil films. Babu was born in Chennai, Tamilnadu. His acting career started from 2009 onwards. He was famous for his outstanding movie called Maan Karate (2014); a fantasy oriented Tamil film under the direction of Thirukumaran. There are some prominent stars in this movie namely Sathish, Vamsi Krishna, Soori, Hansika Motwani and Sivakarthikeyan. Famous writer Murugadoss wrote the entire script for this movie and went on to screens under the production of Escape Artists Motion Pictures. Anirudh Ravichander gave an outstanding music for this movie. Mr. Babu was also notable for his famous film Ya...
Yogi Babu is one of the famous actors in Indian films. His appearance is there in only Tamil movies. At present, he is a regular comedy actor in Tamil films. Babu was born in Chennai, Tamilnadu. His acting career started from 2009 onwards. He was famous for his outstanding movie called Maan Karate (2014); a fantasy oriented Tamil film under the direction of Thirukumaran. There are some prominent stars in this movie namely Sathish, Vamsi Krishna, Soori, Hansika Motwani and Sivakarthikeyan. Famous writer Murugadoss wrote the entire script for this movie and went on to screens under the production of Escape Artists Motion Pictures. Anirudh Ravichander gave an outstanding music for this movie. Mr. Babu was also notable for his famous film Ya...
Date of Birth: 21-03-1985
Age: 39
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Skills: Comedian
Date of Birth: 21-03-1985
Age: 39
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Skills: Comedian

17. J Mahendran


J-Mahendran.jpg J Mahendran is a versatile director, who is popular for his film Uthiri Pookal. Born as Alexander to Joseph Chellaiah and Manonmani, he completed his intermediate course in the American College, Madurai. He completed his graduation from Alagappa College of Arts in Economics. Once MGR was invited as the chief guest to the college in which Mahnedran studied. Impressed by the speech of the young Mahendran, MGR praised him and blessed him to become a good critic. After a few years, Mahendran met MGR and MGR asked him to write a screenplay for him. Kaanchi Thalaivan was the film, in which Mahendran joined as an assistant director, recommended by MGR. Mahendran’s screenplay was applauded by many people. He has written screenplays for movies like ...
J Mahendran is a versatile director, who is popular for his film Uthiri Pookal. Born as Alexander to Joseph Chellaiah and Manonmani, he completed his intermediate course in the American College, Madurai. He completed his graduation from Alagappa College of Arts in Economics. Once MGR was invited as the chief guest to the college in which Mahnedran studied. Impressed by the speech of the young Mahendran, MGR praised him and blessed him to become a good critic. After a few years, Mahendran met MGR and MGR asked him to write a screenplay for him. Kaanchi Thalaivan was the film, in which Mahendran joined as an assistant director, recommended by MGR. Mahendran’s screenplay was applauded by many people. He has written screenplays for movies like ...
Date of Birth: 25-07-1939
Age: 84
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 25-07-1939
Age: 84
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Skills: Director

18. Guru Somasundaram


g/u/r/u/0/s/guru-somasundaram.png Guru Somasundaram is a growing actor in Tamil cinema. He never intended to become an actor and considers his entry as something great. In 2002 he got introduced to the acting workshop and that’s how he got interested in films. Guru Somasundaram is born and brought up in Madurai. He had a humble background. He lived in Tanjore district for some time.  He pursued his Dipoma in Mechanical Engin...
Guru Somasundaram is a growing actor in Tamil cinema. He never intended to become an actor and considers his entry as something great. In 2002 he got introduced to the acting workshop and that’s how he got interested in films. Guru Somasundaram is born and brought up in Madurai. He had a humble background. He lived in Tanjore district for some time.  He pursued his Dipoma in Mechanical Engin...
Date of Birth: 03-09-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 03-09-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Skills: Movie Actor

19. Sananth Reddy


22-05-2017/sananth-reddy.png An actor by profession, Sananth Reddy was born on 6th of September 1991. He was born in Chennai situated in Tamil Nadu. He is active since 2014 in the Tamil film industry. He is an actor based in India and predominantly working in Tamil film industries. The 24 years old actor did his first venture and came in front of the audience in 2014 with Madhu. It was a short film and a Rathnakumar’s directorial venture. Critic world and audiences gave him clearly appreciating verdict for his performance. The short movie was also selected to be the part of Bench Talkies. After this huge success, the actor in no time made way to every director’s favorite list.