Lara Dutta Bhupathi is an Indian actress. She won the Miss Universe 2000, and has since predominantly worked in Hindi films and series. Dutta is a recipient of a Filmfare Award and established herself as a prominent leading actress in the 2000s.
Maqbool is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Piyush Mishra, Murali Sharma and Masumeh Makhija in an adaptation of the play Macbeth by Shakespeare.
Pankaj Kapur is an Indian actor who has worked in Hindi theatre, television and films. Recipient of a Filmfare Award and three National Film Awards, his most acclaimed film roles include that of Inspector P.K. in Raakh (1989), Dr. Dipankar Roy in Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1991) and Abba ji in Maqbool (2004), the latter based on Shakespeare's King Duncan in Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Macbeth.
Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian actor. He was notable in Indian parallel cinema and has starred in various international productions. He has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan awards for his contributions to Indian cinema.
The IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the ceremony.
Ratna Pathak Shah is an Indian actress and director known for her work in Hindi theatre, television, and films. Her extensive work in theatre includes a series of plays in both English and Hindi. She rose to prominence when she appeared in the hit TV serial Idhar Udhar in the 1980s.
Lieutenant General Zameer Uddin Shah, PVSM, SM, VSM is a retired senior general of the Indian Army. He last served as the Deputy Chief of the Indian Army Staff. After retirement, he served for some time as an administrative member on the bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal. He was the vice-chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University.
Kaminey is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language action film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under UTV Motion Pictures, featuring Shahid Kapoor in a dual role, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Amole Gupte in the lead roles. Set against the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld, Kaminey follows a rivalry between a pair of twins, one with a lisp and the other with a stutter, over the course of a single day.
Imaaduddin Shah is an Indian actor and musician. He is the son of actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah.
7 Khoon Maaf, released internationally as Seven Sins Forgiven, is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed, co-written and co-produced by Vishal Bhardwaj. The film stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead role, with Vivaan Shah, John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Irrfan Khan, Alexander Dyachenko, Annu Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah and Usha Uthup in supporting roles. The film tells the story of a femme fatale, Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, an Anglo-Indian woman who causes six deaths in an unending quest for love. She was a real woman and lived in Bengal. Her grave is situated in Chuchura, district town of Hooghly.
Vivaan Shah is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He made his film debut with Saat Khoon Maaf (2011) as Arun Kumar. Thereafter, he signed a three-film deal with director Vishal Bhardwaj. In 2014, he was given a role in Farah Khan's film Happy New Year.
Wamiqa Gabbi is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Punjabi and Hindi films and series. She made her screen debut with a minor role in the Hindi film Jab We Met (2007). She had success as a leading lady in Punjabi films such as Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013), Ishq Brandy (2014), Godha (2017), Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017), Parahuna (2018), and Nikka Zaildar 3 (2019). Gabbi has since starred in the Hindi series Modern Love: Mumbai (2022), Jubilee (2023), and Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley (2023), and film Khufiya (2023).
Lalit Parimoo is an Indian film and television actor. He is best known for playing the scientist "Dr. Jaikaal" in the superhero series Shaktimaan (1997). Besides Parimoo has acted in a number of Bollywood films, including Haider (2014), where his role was praised critically and as a professor in Agent Vinod (2012). Parimoo has also written a book titled Main Manushya Hoon.
Priyanshu Painyuli is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He has his breakout role in Bhavesh Joshi Superhero (2018), after which he appeared in the American action film Extraction (2020). He has also starred in the crime drama series Mirzapur (2020-2024).
Khufiya (transl. Secret) is a 2023 Hindi-language spy thriller film written, produced, scored and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, based on Amar Bhushan's espionage novel Escape to Nowhere. The film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Azmeri Haque Badhon. The film revolves around a Research and Analysis Wing operative who is assigned to track down a mole, who is selling defense secrets, while also grappling with her dual identity as a spy and lover.
Kuttey (transl. Dogs) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Aasmaan Bhardwaj in his directorial debut, who co-wrote the script with his father Vishal Bhardwaj. It is produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Films, T-Series Films and Luv Films, and features an ensemble cast of Tabu, Arjun Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Radhika Madan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Kumud Mishra.
Fursat (transl. Leisure) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language musical romance short film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, who co-wrote the script with Jyotsna Hariharan. Produced by Absolute Productions and VB Pictures, the film stars Ishaan Khattar, Wamiqa Gabbi and Salman Yusuff Khan. The film revolves around a man who finds an ancient artifact that transported him to the future, and how his quest impacting his present timeline.
Fursat is the soundtrack to the 2023 musical short film Fursat directed by Vishal Bhardwaj starring Ishaan Khatter, Wamiqa Gabbi and Salman Yusuff Khan. Besides directing, Bhardwaj composed the film's five-song soundtrack with lyrics written by Gulzar. The album was released under the VB Music label on 3 February 2023, coinciding with the short film's premiere, to positive reception and Bhardwaj won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work.
Khufiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 2023 film of the same name directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, who also composed the film's music and score. The album featured nine tracks with lyrics written by Gulzar, Bhardwaj and adaptations from yesteryear Sufi musicians. The album was released through VB Music on 7 September 2023 at a music launch event held in Mumbai, to positive response from music critics.
