Bollywood has a long tradition of name changing of stars. Perhaps it was started in earlier day of Hindi film industry while traditional names were not appreciated in Cinema. That time Kumud Ganguly had to become Ashok Kumar. Thereafter during the Hindu - Muslim communal riots (around 1947), many Muslim actors had to adopt Hindu name to survive in Indian film including Dilip Kumar, Ajit, Madhubala and others. Later it became a fashion in Indian film industry to change real names. Mostly those stars changed their name whose real name Read More
Indian versatile actor Irrfan Khan was born on 30 November 1962 in Jaipur, India. He spent his childhood in Jaipur and completed his Master’s degree in Arts from University of Rajasthan. After study Irrfan attended National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi and moved to Mumbai. Initially he had to struggle a lot to find work in films meanwhile he had to work in television serials like Chanakya, Sara Jahan Hamara, Chandrakanta, Sparsh, etc. and got popularity through his played characters in TV serials. In 1988, Irrfan got his first Read More
Imran Khan was born on 13 January 1983 in Madison, Wisconsin to Aamir Khan’s sister Nuzhat Khan and Indian American Anil Pal. After divorce of his parents, he came to Mumbai with his mother and his surname was changed from Pal to Khan. He is also known as nephew of famous Indian actor Aamir Khan and producer Mansoor Khan. Imran studied at Bombay Scottish School followed by a boarding school in Ooty. He also appeared in minor roles as a child artist and performed the character of little Aamir Khan in Read More
Hrithik Roshan is a name of simple, sober and sweet personality. He is known for his dancing style and acting as he is compared with Tom Cruise. He was born on 10 January 1974 to the former actor and famous Bollywood producer-director Rakesh Roshan. He did schooling in the Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai thereafter he received bachelor’s degree in commerce from Sydenham College, Mumbai. His first appearance on silver screen was in Asha (1980) as a child artist. He also worked in Aap Ka Deewana and Bhagwan Dada in 1980’s Read More
Bollywood’s Dream girl Hema Malini was born on 16 October 1948 in Amnakudi, Tamilnadu. She learned dance and is a skilled Bharatnattyam Dancer. She made her Hindi film debut with the great showman Raj Kapoor in “Sapno Ki Rani” in 1968. Soon she became one of the leading actresses of Bollywood and appeared in several commercially successful films. Hema got her nickname “Dream Girl” in 1977, when she appeared in film “Dream Girl” opposite Dharmendra. She got nationwide popularity and received appraisal from all over India for her mind blowing Read More
Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Award winner Amitabh Bachchan is a living legend of Bollywood and stands with the world’s most favourite cine personalities. He has been selected as the person of the century and maintains the largest fan list on the planet. Amitabh Bachchan is unique and incomparable in Hindi film industry with the heights of Himalaya. He is the most favourite icon and role model of peoples from children to older. He has been awarded with four National Film Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards in his acting career. Amitabh Read More
Govinda is known for his awesome performance in comedy films and his dancing style. He has acted in more than 125 films since his debut film Ilzaam (1986). He is one of the most successful heroes and dancers of Bollywood and has worked with prominent personality of Hindi film industry like Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and others. Govinda was born on 21 December 1963 in Mumbai. He is a graduated in commerce from Annasahb Vartak College. Govinda was not interested in acting but Read More
Giselli Monteiro was born in 1988 in Espirito Santo in Brazil. She is a famous Brazilian model and actress. She began her career as a model in the age of 17 years. She worked for international projects and travelled to Italy, Germany, Greece, France, Singapore, Hong Kong, Phillippines and Thailand. She made her film debut with Imtiaz Ali’s Bollywood film Love Aaj Kal in the role of Harleen Kaur. Giselli has appeared on famous magazine covers’ like Elle (October 2009), Femina (December 2009 & September 2010), Maire Claire (January 2010) Read More
Freida Pinto is an international model and actress. She was born on 18 October 1984 in Mumbai to a Catholic family. In her childhood she was attracted to acting and used to see dream to be an actress. She studied in Carmel of St. Joseph School, Mumbai and completed graduation in arts from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. When Freida was 11 years old, she was impressed with that year’s Miss Universe Sushmita Sen and began her efforts to be a model like Sushmita. Initially Freida anchored international shows and worked Read More
Fardeen Khan is a Bollywood actor and son of famous actor turned producer-director Feroz Khan. Fardeen Khan was born on 8 March 1974 in Mumbai. He attended Jamnabai Narsee School, Juhu for earlier education and later earned graduation degree from the University of Massachusetts, USA. He joined Kishore Namit Kapoor’s Acting Institute and entered in Bollywood with his father’s film Prem Agan. Fardeen won Filmfare Best Debut Award for his character Suraj Singh in the film. He has appeared in many successful Hindi films like Prem Agan, Jungle, Pyaar Tune Read More