Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Her career in the Hindi film industry has spanned over 160 films, mostly within independent and neorealist parallel cinema, though her work extended to mainstream films as well as a number of international projects. One of India's most acclaimed actresses, Azmi is known for her portrayals of distinctive, often unconventional female characters across several genres. She has won a record five National Film Awards for Best Actress, in addition to six Filmfare Awards and several international accolades. The Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri in 1998 and the Padma Bhushan in 2012.
Neena Gupta is an Indian actress and television director who works in Hindi films and television along with few Malayalam films. She has received several awards including two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and two Filmfare OTT Awards.
Seema Biswas is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and the theatre. She gained prominence after playing the role of Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapur's film Bandit Queen (1994), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. She won the 2000 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the 2006 Best Actress Genie Award for her role as Shakuntala in Deepa Mehta's Water (2005). Her other mainstream films include Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), for which she won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress, Bhoot (2003), Vivah (2006) and Half Girlfriend (2017). In addition to films, Biswas has appeared in many television shows.
Gudumba Shankar is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Veera Shankar and produced by Nagendra Babu under Anjana Productions banner. Pawan Kalyan plays the title role in addition to writing the screenplay. The film also stars Meera Jasmine and Ashish Vidyarthi while Sayaji Shinde, Brahmanandam and Ali play supporting roles. The music was scored by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. The film was an average grosser at the box office.
Archana Puran Singh is an Indian actress and television personality. She is known for her comedy roles in several Bollywood movies and as a judge in the comedy shows The Kapil Sharma Show and Comedy Circus. She is widely remembered for her supporting role in the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Archana Puran Singh has been featured in more than 100 films and television series.
April 1 Vidudala is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Vamsy. An adaptation of the novel Harischandrudu Abaddhamaadithe, the film stars Rajendra Prasad and Shobana while Mallikarjuna Rao, Rallapalli, Kallu Chidambaram, and Sakshi Ranga Rao play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Jennifer Winget is an Indian actress and television host. She is one of highest-paid television actresses and also the recipient of several accolades including Indian Television Academy Awards. She started her career as a child actor with the 1995 film Akele Hum Akele Tum and made her TV debut in 2002 with Shaka Laka Boom Boom.
Maayi is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Surya Prakash, starring Sarathkumar and Meena, while Vadivelu, Vijayakumar, Sabitha Anand, Suvalakshmi, Rajan P. Dev, and Anand play supporting roles. The film was a super hit at box office, and Vadivelu's comedy performance was critically acclaimed.
Ashwini Kalsekar is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the Marathi and Hindi television and film industry.
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed and produced by T. Rajendar, who also composed the music and portrays the main lead role as T. R. alongside Murali, Roja, Karan, Livingston, Swathi and Vadivelu. T. Rajendar's son and actor, Silambarasan, makes a special appearance in 2 songs. The film released on 25 May 2001.
Devadarshini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor before venturing into acting, first in television and then in films. She mainly appears in supporting roles and often performs comic roles.
Vedikkai En Vadikkai is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, directed by Visu and produced by GV Films. The film stars Visu, S. V. Shekhar, Rekha, Pallavi and Manorama. It was released on 29 June 1990.
Mohamallika Pillai, better known as Mallika Sukumaran is an Indian actress and businesswoman, known for her works in Malayalam cinema. She debuted in 1974 with the Malayalam film Utharayanam by G. Aravindan. Since then, she has appeared in over 60 films. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for her role in the 1974 film Swapnadanam.
Bobbili Simham is a 1994 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Trivikram Rao under the Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Meena and Roja, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.
Ennavo Pudichirukku is a 2004 Tamil language romantic thriller film directed by Meenakshi Sundaram. The film stars Kaadhal Kondein fame Sudeep, newcomer Bharani and Sindhuri, with Karunas, Bhuvaneswari, Vittal Rao, S. Sriskandarajah, Madhan Bob, and Kovai Sarala playing supporting roles. The film, produced by S. Sriskandarajah, was released on 26 February 2004.
Chanda Sasanudu (transl. Dictator) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao on his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. Starring Rama Rao and Radha, with music composed by Chakravarthy, this was the last film which Rama Rao acted in before he became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The film was a box office hit, and was remade in Tamil as Sarithira Nayagan.
Unakkaga En Kadhal is a 2010 Tamil language romantic drama film produced, written and directed by Jaykumar. The film stars Vishnupriyan, newcomer Shraddha and newcomer Shravan, with an ensemble cast of Kadhal Vijay, Delhi Ganesh, Rajyalakshmi, Anjali Devi, Soori, Ruksha, S. Bhuvaneswari, Munnar Ramesh, Vaiyapuri and R. Sundarrajan playing supporting roles. It was released on 27 August 2010.
Abhilasha was an Indian Telugu language soap opera starring Spandana, Rohit Sahni as main protagonists and Ajay Raj, Sirisha Sougandh in pivotal roles. It aired on Gemini TV from 26 August 2019 to 18 January 2020. The serial was directed by Kumar M and produced by Shashi Sumeet productions. It is the remake of Kannada television series Naanu Nanna kanasu which was aired on Udaya TV.
Unnai Naan is a 2008 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film produced and directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars newcomers Viinu and Naash, with Manobala, Sulakshana, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, T. P. Gajendran, Abhinayashree, Bhuvaneswari, Suja Varunee and Shakeela playing supporting roles. The film was released on 8 August 2008.
Maranthen Meimaranthen is a 2006 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Gowri Manohar. The film stars Yohaa and Poornitha, with R. Sundarrajan, Crane Manohar, Muthukaalai, Tharika, Akilan, Lochan, Rajesh and Marina playing supporting roles. The film, produced by S. Sundaravalli, was released on 13 October 2006.
