Amisha Patel

Amisha Patel

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Date of Birth: 9th June 1976, Mumbai (Bombay), India.

Address: 51, Shahaka Building, B Road, Church Gate, (Mumbai) Bombay- 400020

Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)

Education: Graduate in Economics from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Debut Film: "kaho Na Pyar Hai" directed by Rakesh Roshan Film Awards: The Filmfare Special Award for "Gadar Ek Prem Katha", Kalashree sensational discovery award for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai", Zee Cine Best female Debut Award for" Kaho Na Pyar Hai"

Mini Biography

Amisha Patel is the grand daughter of famous lawyer and former justice Rajni patel. The name Amisha is a combination of Amisha Patel's parent's name, Amit & Asha. She has an elder brother named Asmit Patel, who is also a film actor. After graduation she worked for a finance company and did occasional modeling. Ameesha returned back to India and joined Satyadev Dubey's theatre and started acting in plays. She was spotted by Rakesh Roshan in a family party and signed her for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai" opposite his son, Hrithik Roshan. The film was the biggest blockbuster of the year and Amisha became a star overnight. After "Kaho Na Pyar Hai", Amesha did many films and all of them were unsuccessful at the Box Office except "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha". "Gadar" was a super hit film and gave new boost to her acting career. She won many awards for her performance in Gadar. Besides acting in Hindi movies Amisha Patel also did four Telugu movies. Her recent released film is" Bhool Bhoolaiya". Amisha Patel has recently signed a new film, directed by Kunal Kohli, which will also star Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee.

Filmography

Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Gadar Ek Prem Katha, Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage , Kya Yeh Hai Jalwa , Humraaz , Parwana, Suno Sasurjee, Naani [Telugu] , Vaada, Elaan , Zameer, Narasimhudu [Telugu],The Rising, Mere Jeevan Saathi , Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai, Teesri Aankh ,Tathastu, Aap Ki Khatir, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Hey Baby, Bhool Bhulaiya, Happy Birthday, Badri [Telugu]

Trivia

She has strained relations with her parents and she accuses them of swindling her finances.
She was linked to Bunty Walia before her live-in relationship with director Vikram Bhatt.

Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai

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Date of Birth: 1st November, 1973, Mangalore (Karnataka), India.
Nick Name: Ash, Gullu, Aishu.
Address: Pratiksha (Residence of Amitabh Bachchan), 10th Rd, J.V.P.D. Scheme, Bombay 400049
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Education: Bachelor of Architecture.
Debut Film: "Iruvar" (Tamil) directed by Mani Ratnam, Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (Hindi) directed by Rahul Rawail Film AwardsMiss photogenic and Miss World Title at London (1994) Femina Miss India World Title (1994) International Indian Film Academy awards: Best actress for "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam "(2000), Best Actress for "Devdas" (2003), Filmfare Awards: Best Actress (Tamil) For "Jeans "(1999), Best Actress for "Hum Dil De Sanam" (2000), Best Actress for "Devdas" (2003)

MiniBiography
The Beauty Queen, Aishwarya Rai was born in a traditional south Indian family. She got her education at Mumbai (Bombay) and started modeling during her graduation. Aishwarya became a household name in India when she featured in Pepsi advertisement with Mahima Chaudhary. This gorgeous model was now set to rock the world with her beauty and intelligence. Aishwarya Rai took the glamour world by storm by winning the Miss World crown at Sun City in 1994. The leading directors of Bollywood were soon lined up to workwithAsh.
Aishwarya Rai made her debut with Mani Ratnam's "Iruvar" (Tamil). Aishwarya received critical acclaim for her performance in "Iruvar". She was introduced to Bollywood by film director Rahul Rawail in his film"Aur Pyar Ho Gaya" and she won the Best Female Debutant Award for her performance in this film. The turning point in her acting career came with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's " Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and she went on to win International Indian Film Academy Best Actress award and the Fimlfare Best Actress Award for her performance.

Aishwarya did a number of movies with different directors such as Aditya Chopra (Mohabbatein) and Satish kaushik (Hamara Dil Aap Ke Pas Hai). Aishwarya again worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the film "Devdas" which became memorable in a number of ways- "Devdas" was the biggest blockbuster of the film Industry and the first Bollywood movie to have special screening at Canne's Film Festival. Later, Ash was made a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, the first Indian actress to have this honour. She also featured on the covers of India Today and the Time Magazine. Time Magazine has also listed her in their list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World Today". She also became the first Indian female actress to be immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London. Aishwarya is married to Bollywood star Abhisekh Bachchan.

Filmography
Jodhaa Akbar, Provoked, Guru, Dhoom 2, Umrao Jaan, The Mistress Of Spices The Last Legion, Saamna, Bunty Aur Babli, Shabd, Raincoat, Balle Balle! From Amritsar To L.A, Kyun! Ho Gaya Na, Khakee, Kuch Naa Kaho, Dil Ka Rishta Chokher Bali, Shakti, Devdas, 23rd March 1931 Shaheed, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Albela, Mohabbatein, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Josh, Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke, Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Aa Ab Laut Chalen and Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya.

Trivia
A Tulip named after her name.
Ash turned down the role opposite Jackie Chan in the movie "Time Breaker".
She made her first commercial for Camlin Pencil when she was in 9th grade.
She suffered an accident on the sets of "Khakee" when a car driven by a stuntman got out of control.
Aishwarya Rai is now married to Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, son of the Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
She won miss photogenic and miss World Title at London (1994)
She won Femina Miss India World Title (1994)

Aftab Shivdasani

Aftab Shivdasani

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Date of Birth: 25 June, 1978
Nickname: Faffy
Address: 22, Mistry Court, Opposite CCI Club, Churchgate, Mumbai-20.
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Education: Bachelor of Commerce, HR College, Mumbai.
Debut Film: "Mast" Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Mast"Zee Cine Best Villain Award for "Kasoor" Nation Honor Awards for "Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai"

MiniBiography

Aftab Shivdasani is not new to Bollywood. He had acted as a child artist in the late 80's and early 90's in films such as "Mr. India", "Shahenshah", "Chaalbaaz" and "Insaniyat". Aftab made his debut as the lead actor in Bollywood with "Mast" opposite Urmila Mantodkar. Though "Mast" was not successful at the box office, yet Aftab Shivadasani's performance in the movie won accolades. He won Filmfare Best Debutant Award for his performance in the film "Mast". Then he did "Kasoor" opposite Lisa Ray. This was a thriller movie in which he had done a negative role. Aftab Sivdasani received Zee Cine Best Villain Award for his performance in the movie "Kasoor". Since then he had done more than a dozen films with mixed response from audience as well as at box office. Aftab Shivdasani's hit films are-"Awara Paagal Deewana", "Hungama" and "Masti". Many of his films have done poorly at the box office; still he has been getting decent reviews for his acting from fans as well as critics.

Filmography

Dus Kahaniyaan, Speed, Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee, Red, Jaane Hoga Kya, Ankahee, Shaadi Se Pehle, Mr. Ya Miss, Koi Aap Sa, Masti, Footpath Hungama, Darna Mana Hai, Pyaasa, Awara Paagal Deewana, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche, Pyar Ishq aur Mohabbat, Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Kasoor and Mast.

Trivia
Aftab's parents are of different religious backgrounds. His mother is a Parsi and his father is a Hindu.
He shares his birthday with his father (25th June).
Aftab did his schooling from St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai.

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