Lata Mangeshkar Biography

Lata Mangeshkar  born September 28, 1929 is a singer from India,in a saraswat family in Sikh Mohalla, Indore, which then used to be in Central India Agency and is now in the State of Madhya Pradesh. She is one of the best-known playback singers in the Hindi movie industry. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She sang in over 980 Bollywood movies and has sung songs in over twenty regional Indian languages, mostly in the Hindi.Her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and theater actor. Her mother, Shudhhamati, was Deenanath's second wife. The family's last name used to be Hardikar; Deenanath changed it to Mangeshkar in order to identify his family with his native
town, Mangeshi in Goa. Lata was named "Hema" at her birth. Her parents later renamed her Lata after a female character, Latika, in one of her father's plays, BhaawBandhan.Lata is the eldest child of her parents.Meena,Asha, Usha, Hridayanath, and are her siblings in sequence.Lata took her first music lessons from her father. At the age of five, she started to work as an actress in her father's musical plays (sangeet naatak in Marathi). Her father's recitals and lessons left a strong impression on her, as did the songs of K.L. Saigal, who was her favorite singer and idol. Her formal education was limited to one day in the school.

A. R. Rahman recorded a few songs with Mangeshkar during this period, the most popular sogs include "Jiya Jale".In 1999, Lata Eau De Parfum, a perfume brand named after her, was launched. In 1999, she was nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha. However, she did not attend the Rajya Sabha sessions regularly, inviting criticism from several members of the House, including the Deputy Chairperson Najma Heptullah, Pranab Mukherjee and Shabana Azmi.She stated the reason for her absence as ill-health; it was also reported that she had not taken a salary, allowance or a house in Delhi for being a Member of Parliament.

Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honors, including Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1989), Bharat Ratna (2001), three National Film Awards, and 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. She has also won four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards.

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Farah Khan Biography

Birth Name: Farah Khan

She is a wonderful choreographer turned director. Farah Khan a mother of three kids has directed some memorable films in Bollywood.

Date Of Birth: 9 January, 1965
Biography:
Farah Khan was born to Kamran a successful stunt film maker and her mother Menaka was a home maker. She has a brother Sajid Khan who is also part of showbiz.

Farah Khan was inspired by Michael Jackson and then she took dancing as her profession.

She learned to dance basically on her own, and set up a dance group. When the top choreographer of the time, Saroj Khan walked out of the film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Farah got her break, and this was her first film to choreograph.

Farah Khan later turned director with Main Hoon Na which was produced by Gauri Khan. The film was a huge success. Her second movie Om Shanti Om became the highest grossing Hindi film of all time at its time of release.

Farah recently made roars after choreographing the chartbuster song Munni Badnam from Dabngg and Sheila Ki Jawani from Tees Maar Khan.

Unfortunately her film Tees Maar Khan received negative reviews but was a semi hit at the box office.
Personal Life:
Farah Khan got married to Shirish Kunder, the editor of her film Main Hoon Na, on 9 December 2004. They have since worked together on each other's films, such as Jaan-E-Mann, Om Shanti Om, and Tees Maar Khan. Farah gave birth to triplets on 11 February 2008; one son, Czar, and two daughters, Diva and Anya.
Box Office Collection:
Main Hoon Na: Rs 67.82 Crore (Total Gross Collection)
Om Shanti Om: Rs 148.52 crore (Total Gross Collection)
Filmography:
As An Actor
Shirin Farhad (2011) (To Go On Floor)Khichdi - The Movie (October 1, 2010) (Released) ... Film Director (Friendly Appearance)Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (April 9, 2010) (Released) ... Farah KhanKal Ho Naa Ho (October 28, 2003) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Choreographer
Housefull 2 (June 1, 2012) (Under Production)Delhi Belly (July 1, 2011) (Released)Tees Maar Khan (December 24, 2010) (Released)Dabangg (September 10, 2010) (Released)Housefull (April 30, 2010) (Released)My Name Is Khan (February 12, 2010) (Released)Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (October 16, 2009) (Released)Blue (October 16, 2009) (Released)Billu (February 13, 2009) (Released)Dostana (November 14, 2008) (Released)My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (January 11, 2008) (Released)Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released)Heyy Babyy (August 24, 2007) (Released)Marigold: An Adventure In India (August 17, 2007) (Released)Baabul (December 8, 2006) (Released)Jaan-E-Mann (October 20, 2006) (Released)Don - The Chase Begins Again (October 20, 2006) (Released)Zindaggi Rocks (October 6, 2006) (Released)Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (August 11, 2006) (Released)Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (July 21, 2006) (Released)Krrish (June 23, 2006) (Released)Bluffmaster (December 16, 2005) (Released)Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (July 15, 2005) (Released)Paheli (June 24, 2005) (Released)Kaal (April 29, 2005) (Released)Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (July 30, 2004) (Released)Main Hoon Na (April 30, 2004) (Released)Kal Ho Naa Ho (October 28, 2003) (Released)Koi Mil Gaya (August 8, 2003) (Released)Supari (June 20, 2003) (Released)Chalte Chalte (June 13, 2003) (Released)Armaan (May 16, 2003) (Released)Shakti - The Power (September 20, 2002) (Released)Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (August 23, 2002) (Released)Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai (March 22, 2002) (Released)Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (February 22, 2002) (Released)Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (January 18, 2002) (Released)Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (January 11, 2002) (Released)Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (December 14, 2001) (Released)Monsoon Wedding (November 30, 2001) (Released)Asoka (October 26, 2001) (Released)Dil Chahta Hai (August 10, 2001) (Released)One 2 Ka 4 (March 30, 2001) (Released)Fiza (September 8, 2000) (Released)Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega (August 4, 2000) (Released)Josh (June 9, 2000) (Released)Alai Payuthey (March 6, 2000) (Released)Pukar (February 11, 2000) (Released)Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (January 21, 2000) (Released)Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (January 14, 2000) (Released)Mela (January 7, 2000) (Released)Baadshah (August 27, 1999) (Released)Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya (July 2, 1999) (Released)Sirf Tum (June 11, 1999) (Released)Sarfarosh (April 30, 1999) (Released)Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (April 16, 1999) (Released)Jhoot Bole Kauwa Kate (December 4, 1998) (Released)Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (October 16, 1998) (Released)Dil Se (August 21, 1998) (Released)Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (May 22, 1998) (Released)Duplicate (May 7, 1998) (Released)Kabhi Na Kabhi (April 17, 1998) (Released)Keemat:They Are Back (April 10, 1998) (Released)Dil To Pagal Hai (October 30, 1997) (Released)Border (June 13, 1997) (Released)Virasat (May 30, 1997) (Released)Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (October 20, 1995) (Released)Barsaat (October 6, 1995) (Released)1942 - A Love Story (July 15, 1994) (Released)Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (February 25, 1994) (Released)Waqt Hamara Hai (July 2, 1993) (Released)
Director
Happy New Year (2011)Tees Maar Khan (December 24, 2010) (Released)Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released)Main Hoon Na (April 30, 2004) (Released)
Story Writer
Happy New Year (2011)Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released)Main Hoon Na (April 30, 2004) (Released)
Producer
Joker (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Awards:
Winner: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2011)
Song: Munni Badnaam ... Movie: Dabangg
Winner: Apsara Award for Best Choreography (2011)
Song: Sheila Ki Jawani ... Movie: Tees Maar Khan
Winner: Zee Cine Award for Best Choreographer (2011)
Song: Sheila Ki Jawani ... Movie: Tees Maar Khan
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (2011)
Song: Sheila Ki Jawani ... Movie: Tees Maar Khan
Winner: The Global Indian Film And Television Honors for Best Choreographer (2011)
Song: Munni Badnaam ... Movie: Dabangg
Winner: The Global Indian Film And Television Honors for Best Choreographer (2011)
Song: Sheila Ki Jawani ... Movie: Tees Maar Khan
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Choreography (2011)
Song: Munni Badnaam ... Movie: Dabangg
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Choreography (2009)
Song: Desi Girl ... Movie: Dostana
Winner: Stardust Award for The Dream Director Award (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Winner: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2008)
Song: Dhoom Taana ... Movie: Om Shanti Om
Winner: Apsara Award for Best Choreography (2008)
Song: Dhoom Taana ... Movie: Om Shanti Om
Winner: Screen Award for Best Debut Director (2005)
Movie: Main Hoon Na
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Choreography (2004)
Movie: Kal Ho Naa Ho
Winner: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2004)
Movie: Koi Mil Gaya
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (2003)
Movie: Koi Mil Gaya
Winner: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2002)
Movie: Dil Chahta Hai
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (2001)
Movie: Dil Chahta Hai
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Choreography (2001)
Movie: Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
Winner: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2001)
Movie: Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (2000)
Movie: Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (1998)
Movie: Dil Se
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (1997)
Movie: Virasat
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2011)
Song: Sheila Ki Jawani ... Movie: Tees Maar Khan
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Choreography (2011)
Song: Munni Badnaam ... Movie: Dabangg
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Choreography (2011)
Movie: Tees Maar Khan
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2009)
Song: Desi Girl ... Movie: Dostana
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Choreography (2009)
Movie: Dostana
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Director (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Director (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Choreographer (2008)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2007)
Song: Hum Ko Maaloom Hain ... Movie: Jaan-E-Mann
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Choreographer (2007)
Song: Rock N Roll Soniye ... Movie: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Director (2007)
Movie: Om Shanti Om
Nominated: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Choreographer (2006)
Song: Where'S The Party Tonight ... Movie: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Nominated: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Choreographer (2006)
Song: Dil Na Diya ... Movie: Krrish
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2006)
Movie: Kaal
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2006)
Movie: Paheli
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Choreographer (2005)
Movie: Paheli
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2005)
Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2005)
Movie: Main Hoon Na
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Choreography (2005)
Song: Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal ... Movie: Main Hoon Na
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Choreography (2005)
Song: Kangna Re ... Movie: Paheli
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Director (2004)
Movie: Main Hoon Na
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2004)
Song: Pretty Women..... ... Movie: Kal Ho Naa Ho
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Choreography (2001)
Movie: Mohabbatein

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Divya Bharti Biography

Divya Bharti was born to parents Meeta and Om Prakash Bharti.She left her studies to start acting at the age of 16. In May 1992 she secretly married Bollywood film producer  Sajjid Nadiadwala but kept the marriage a secret due to family problems and also to prevent any controversies in her movie career.On April 5,1993 at the age of only 19, Divya fell to her death off a 5-storey apartment building in Mumbai tragically ending a potentially successful career.

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Chitrangda Singh Biography

Chitrangada Singh was born in Meerut to an Indian Army officer. She was named after Chitrangada, a character in the Mahabharata, by her mother.As a girl, she was known for looking like the late actress, Smita Patil.When she was a Class IX student, she was approached by a filmmaker to play the young Smita Patil, in a documentary on the actor. She received training in Kathak (a classical dance) and enjoyed acting.She graduated from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi in 1997.

Chitrangada Singh began her career in Delhi as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. After completing her education, she entered modeling, where her ad credits include ICICI bank and Alukkas Jewellery, and gradually shifting to music videos, she performed lyricist Gulzar's Sunset Point.

It was in a music video of singer Abhijeet, that was she was spotted by Sudhir Mishra's production manager.Subsequently, she made her much acclaimed debut with Sudhir Mishra's film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2003,the role got her wide acclaim, a Washington Post review noted her for giving "her character a deep sense of dignity and decency".After that Chitragandha acted in the 2005 film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow (2005).

She took a break from acting from 2005 to 2008.In 2008, she made her comeback with the leading role opposite Sanjay Suri in the director Onir's romantic-comedy, Sorry Bhai! (2008).Its release over the weekend of the Mumbai terror attacks proved disastrous at the box office.

She is presently acting for commercial advertisements for Aliva snacks, Taj Mahal tea and Garnier.

She is set to appear in Sudhir Mishra's next movie, Dhruv, where she plays a power-broker.

In April 2009, she was awarded the Young Women Achiever Award - 2009' by FICCI.

Chitrangada Singh married golfer Jyoti Randhawa in 2001 and the couple have a son. Her brother is golfer Digvijay Singh.

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