Anupam Kher is an Indian actor, director and producer who works primarily in Hindi-language films. Considered one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, he has played a variety of characters including numerous critically acclaimed leading or parallel roles. His accolades include two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution in the field of Indian cinema and arts.
Mahesh Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has received several accolades, including four National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. A notable film from his earlier period is Saaransh (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. It became India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year. The 1986 film Naam was his first piece of commercial cinema. In 1987, he turned producer with the film Kabzaa under the banner, "Vishesh Films", with his brother Mukesh Bhatt.
Saif Ali Khan is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Hindi films. Part of the Pataudi royal family, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan has won several awards, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, and received the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award in 2010.
Nikkhil Suresh Advani is an Indian director, producer and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema. He along with his sister, Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani, co-founded the entertainment company Emmay Entertainment.
Rajit Kapur is an Indian film and theatre actor and director. He is known for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film, The Making of the Mahatma for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Other notable roles are as the protagonist Unni in the Malayalam film Agnisakshi, and the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the eponymous television series, directed by Basu Chatterjee and broadcast on Doordarshan. His debut film was Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992), directed by Shyam Benegal.
Kishori Shahane is an Indian classical and folk dancer and actress who works in the Marathi and Hindi movies and television. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi. She is known for appearing in shows like Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Ishq Mein Marjawan. In 2019 she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 2 finishing at the fifth place. From October 2020 until January 2024, she was playing the role of Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. and Babita Singh Ahuja in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye
Mohit Suri is an Indian film director. Born into the Bhatt family, he is well known for directing the films Murder 2 (2011), the musical romance Aashiqui 2 (2013) and the romantic thrillers Awarapan (2007), Ek Villain (2014) and Malang (2020). He has been married to Udita Goswami since 2013.
Sajid Kamran Khan is an Indian film director, television presenter, comedian and an actor who works in the Hindi film industry. He was best known for the Housefull film series, Heyy Babyy (2007) and Humshakals (2014). Khan also served as a judge on the Indian reality television show Nach Baliye. He is the brother of choreographer Farah Khan.
Anurag Basu (born 8 May 1974) is an Indian director, screenwriter, actor and producer. He is best known for helming films which tackle bold themes of passion, envy and adultery.
Pankuj Parashar is an Indian film and television director. Among his most-known are police-thriller Jalwa (1987) starring Naseeruddin Shah, ChaalBaaz (1989), and television detective series Karamchand (1985). He also makes television commercials, corporate films and documentaries.
Nila Madhab Panda is an Indian film producer and director. Panda has directed and produced over 70 films, documentaries, and shorts based on social issues, such as climate change, child labor, education, water issues, sanitation and other developmental issues in India. Many of his films are based on his own experiences. He has won several awards and received critical acclaim for his films which have been described as "entertaining yet socially relevant."
Karan Mehra is an Indian television actor, model and fashion designer. He is known for his performance as main lead Naitik Singhania in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, one of the longest-running Indian television serials. He is also known for Sumit Mishra in Khatmal E Ishq, Do phool ek maali. One of the highest-paid actors in Hindi television industry, he was also a contestant on Bigg Boss 10 (2016).
Krishna Kumar, better known by his stage name K, is an Indian music composer.
Aashiqui 2 is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical drama film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the Vishesh Films and T-Series Films, with Mahesh Bhatt serving as presenter. A spiritual successor to the 1990 musical film Aashiqui, the movie's plot is heavily borrowed from A Star Is Born, particularly the 1976 version which involves musical artists, thus making it a remake of that story. A previous Indian Hindi-language movie Abhimaan also adapted from A Star Is Born.
Babloo Happy Hai is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Nila Madhab Panda, who earlier directed I am Kalam and Jalpari. It is a love story of today's youngsters, and what they think love and sex are in the times of multiplexes and fast cars. The film features Sahil Anand, Erica Fernandes, Sumit Suri, Amol Parashar, Preet Kamal, Anu Choudhury, Reyhna Malhotra and Parvin Dabas in pivotal roles. The film's name was originally Love is not mathematics. The film released on 7 February 2014, along with three other Bollywood films - Hasee Toh Phasee, Heartless and Ya Rab.
Vaquar Shaikh is an Indian television actor. He played Rashid Ahmed Khan in Qubool Hai and has appeared in serials like Justujoo and Pradhanmantri.
Sahil Anand is an Indian actor known for starring in the films Student of the Year part 1 & 2 and Babloo Happy Hai, Banned webseries on Voot Select and television series Kasautii Zindagii Kay. He debuted his career with the reality show MTV Roadies 4 and was also part of Bigg Boss 10 as a celebrity contestant. He has done around 60 TV commercials and 3 music videos.
Amol Parashar is an Indian actor, best known for his versatile portrayals of popular characters across web shows and films. His most famous character is of Chitvan Sharma in the web series TVF Tripling and playing the legendary Indian Freedom Revolutionary Bhagat Singh in Shoojit Sircar's acclaimed Sardar Udham.
Sanjay Chhel is an Indian film director, writer and lyricist.
Geetanjali Singh is an Indian film and television actress, best known for her television shows, Tumhari Paakhi, Million Dollar Girl, and Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji. She has also been featured in major ad campaigns with the brands such as Amazon, Nestle, Nikon, AJIO, Flipkart, and Cox & Kings. Her feature film Falsafa: The Other Side was released in 2019.
