Bindu

Bindu born on January 17, 1951 is a Bollywood actress who gave popular performances during 1970's, 80's and 90's.

She first landed in Bollywood with a role in "Anpadh" starring Dharamendra and Mala Sinha directed by Raj Khosla. In the movie,she played a young graduate though in real life, she was only 11 years old.

She climed the ladders of success with the movie "Kati Patang" directed by Shakti Samanta where she appeared in the song "Mera Naam Shabnam" as a Cabaret Dancer. The song is still popular with the audiences. Bindu from then on, mostly took negative roles and became popular as a Vamp along with Helen and Aruna Irani.


Bindu had everything that a sex symbol in Bollywood should possess.She was beautiful,fair skinned and carried herself with good poise.However despite having everything she could not bag lead roles in the films.

After Kati Patang,came her roles in movies like Ittefaq in the year 1969 and Imtihaan in 1974 where she played a seductress.The movie Hawas(1974) where she played a nymphomaniac left the audience in awe of her. Bindu proved that an actress can have a tag of being a sex symbol despite her marital status.

But being sexy was not the only thing that she could do. Her roles in "Arjun Pandit" and "Abhimaan"(1973) showed the industry she can act too. In the movie "Chaitali",she was as convincing as the lead character of a crippled woman Chaitali.

Some of her Films include:

• Khamoshi(1969)
• Zanjeer(1973)
• Kati Patang
• Ittefaq
• Lawaaris(1981)
• Karma(1986)
• Biwi ho to Aisi(1988)
• Kishan Kanahiya(1990)
• Hum Aapke Hain Kaun(1994)
• Judwaa(1996)
• Hum Saath Saath Hain(1999)
• main Hoon Na(2004)
• Om Shanti Om(2007)

Venus of the Screen-Madhu Bala

Mumtaz Begum Jehan Dehlavi famously known as Madhubala was born on 14 February 1933 was an extremely popular Bollywood actress who made a mark in the industry which no other actress has managed to achieve so far.
Even with contemporaries like Nargis and Meena Kumari, she was regarded as the most talented and powerful actress that Hindi Cinema had ever seen.

Madhubala was born into a conservative Pathan family in New Delhi. When Madhubala's father lost his job at the Imperial Tobacco Company in Peshawar and she lost her four sisters and two brothers, life came to a standstill for her and her family moved to Mumbai in search of a better life. They frequented Mumbai's film studios in search of Work. After a lot of struggle, Mumtaz was made to enter the film industry at the age of nine.

first film of her Bollywood career, title Basant released in the year 1942 was a huge hit. In the movie, she played the daughter of actress Mumtaz Shanti. She continued playing a child artist in several other films. Her performance was noticed by celebrated actress of her times, Devika Rani who suggested her to change her name to Madhubala.Her performance and professionalism soon earned her fame and reputation in Bollywood. By the time she reached adolescence, she was chosen for lead roles due to her unmatched beauty and good looks.

Madhubala got her first big break in the movie Neelkamal released in the year 1947, directed by Kidar Sharma who cast her opposite Raj Kapoor. Until then she was always called out to as Mumtaz but this movie gave her the recognition of Madhubala. Though the movie did not do well at the box office, her performance was recognized.

She was known as the "Venus of the Screen" by the film media and her fans. However it was her role in Bombay Talkies production, Mahal(1949) that made her a household name. Audiences drooled over her presence on the screen and wanted to see more of her. She was only sixteen at the time when critics acknowledged her subtle and dexterous performance overshadowed veteran actor Ashok Kumar. The film went on to become a huge hit and the song "Ayega Anewala " gave the industry two new superstars- Madhubala and Lata Mangeshkar.

Madhubala gave many successful films following the movie Mahal. She acted in as much as twenty four films to secure the financial position of her family which greatly compromised her credibility as a actress.

During 1950's she proved herself as a versatile performer by appearing in movies like Badal(1959), Sangdil(1952), Gurudatt' sattirical movie .She faced a down swing in her career in the mid 50's but got back on her feet again with the movie Howrah Bridge where she played an unconventional role of a cabret singer ensnared in the underworld of China town in Calcutta (now kolkata). She made a big impact with her attire in the movie. She wore deep cut blouses, fitted pants that were a taboo during the time. the song "Aiyee Meherbaan" sung by Asha Bhosle became such a hit that it is on everybody's lips till date.

the most coveted role of her career,however was, Mughl-e-Azam where she played the role of Anarkali who faced capital punishment for the offence done by falling in love with the Emperor (Akbar's) son Salim.The film became an iconic one and no other film made after that could break its record of the biggest grossing film of Hindi Cinema until Sholay was released.

Madhubala had over 70 films to her credit.

Nadira

Nadira who was born on 5 December 1932 was a profound Bollywood actress who contributed a lot to the Indian cinema. Nadira is best remembered for her performance in the 1950s and 1960s flicks like Shree 420 (1955), Pakeezah (1972) and Julie (1975), which also won her Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.




Nadira acquired lot of fame with the 1952 film Aan with her role as a savage princess. Other than this Nadira played lead roles in a number of films like Dil Apna Prit Parayee, Hanste Zakhm, Amar Akbar Anthony and Pakeezah.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Nadira entered a new phase of her career, playing elderly women as a supporting actress in Bollywood films. The actress was last seen in the film Josh (2000). On 9 February 2006, this dynamic lady died at the age of 73 at the Bhatia Hospital in Tardeo, Mumbai following a prolonged illness.

Asin Thottumkal

Asin Thottumkal was born into a Catholic family in Kochi, Kerala. Her father, Joseph Thottumkal originally from Thodupuzha, managed several businesses and was considered a prominent entrepreneur before he stopped managing his businesses and decided to manage his daughter's acting career instead.

Furthermore Asin's father accompanies her to all her foreign shoots. Her mother, Seline Thottumkal, remains a surgeon despite moving settlements from Cochin to Chennai to Mumbai to live with her daughter. Asin has quoted that her name "means pure and without blemish". She claims that "the 'A' in her name is from Sanskrit meaning "without", and ‘Sin’ from English".

Asin Thottumkal, born on October 26, 1985 an Indian film actress from the state of Kerela. Making her acting debut in Sathyan Anthikkad's Narendra Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001), Asin had her first commercial success with Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi in 2003, and won a Filmfare Award for the Best Telugu Actress for the film.

After a number of films, she received her second South Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in her second Tamil film, Ghajini (2005). She played the lead female roles in hits, the thriller Ghajini (2005) and the action comedy Varalaru (2006). More recently, Asin made her début in Bollywood, with Ghajini, the remake of its Tamil namesake, subsequently winning the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award Award.

She looks fresh and photogenic and acts her part brilliantly, giving Asin's performance a positive outlook. Asin is committed to Vipul Shah's London Dreams alongside Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, in which she plays a member of a five-troupe band. The film got released on October 30, 2009. She recently judged the Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2009 and Fashion Big Bazaar's India Ka Fashion Star 2009 events.

The Aamir Khan- Asin action romantic musical Ghajini has turned out to be the biggest ever-Hindi blockbuster in Kerala. Aamir is going all out to promote and recommend Asin. She has replaced Gul Panag in the Tata Sky ads and Aamir, who is brand ambassador for Titan's watch line has also helped her bag an endorsement deal with Tanishq which is Titan's jewellery brand. He has recommended her for a Disney film as well. She is definitely a part of his camp now. Asin is very good in Hindi and does not need another person to dub for her is also seen as one of her advantages.

With her attractive looks and considerable histrionic skills, she could be the next southern siren to conquer Bollywood after Vyjayantimala(Tamil), Hema Malini (Tamil), Rekha (Tamil), Jayaprada (Telugu) and Sridevi (Tamil).

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma born on 1 May 1988 is a model and Bollywood actress. In 2008, the beautiful lady played the female lead role in the flick Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shahrukh Khan.




The film was directed by Aditya Chopra, who has also directed hit movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Mohabbatein. Anushka Sharma was born studied in Army School and got graduated in arts from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

Anushka Sharma wanted to acquire fame in modeling world and she also began her modeling career at the Lakme Fashion Week as a model for Wendell Rodricks's Les Vamps Show and was called to be Rodricks's finale model at the Spring Summer 2007 Collection.

Presently the actress is busy filming for Yash Raj Film titled film Right Hand Man alongwith Shahid Kapur. The film will be directed by Parmeet Sethi and Anushka will begin shooting for Nikhil Advani's Patiala House, opposite Akshay Kumar. The movie is scheduled to start it's shooting in December.

AMRITA ARORA

Amrita Arora was born in a traditional Maharashtrian family at Mumbai (Bombay). She is the younger sister of Malaika Arora, the well known model and actress. Amrita Arora followed footsteps of her elder sister. She started her career as Model and gradually moved into being a Video jockey. Amrita hosted shows such as "MTV House Full" and "MTV Chill Out".




Amrita Arora also featured in many advertisements such as Ponds, Elle 18 and Sunsilk Fruitamins. Amrita Arora made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Kitne Door Kitne Pass" opposite Fardeen Khan. Her first film was unsuccessful at the Box Office. Amrita's first successful movie was "Awara Paagal Deewana" directed by Vikram Bhatt. After that, a series of flop film followed including the controversial film "Girlfriend" with Isha Koppikar (a film about lesbian relationship). She was romantically linked to Kevin Otter, Upen Patel and Ashmit Patel. Currently she is said to be dating Usman Afzaal.

Her date of birth is 31st January , 1981. her nickname is Ammu. Address of her home is Plot No198, Poojakunj Apartments, Sher-e-Punjab Colony, Andheri East, Mumbai-400 093. Her height is 5’5(1.65m). She is a graduate in psychology , Sophia college( Mumbai).

She made her debut opposite Fardeen Khan with the film Kitne Door Kitne Paas which was not successful at the box office. Her first successful movie was Awara Paagal Deewana.

A series of flop followed, among them the controversial move Girlfriend (2004) opposite Isha Koppikar, about a lesbian relationship. Her latest release was Kambakth Ishq produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. She appeared on the show Koffee with Karan, hosted by Karan Johar with her sister. She made an appearance in Farah Khan's latest film Om Shanti Om in a song named 'Deewangi' along with her sister and brother-in-law.

Filmography


Amrita Arora Famous Movies: Deewana, Kayanaat, Raakh, Speed, Heyy Babyy Red - the dark side, Jeet , Fight Club, Rakht, Girlfriend , Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Kitne Door Kitne Paas , Awara Paagal Deewana, Ab Ke Baras.

Her best friend in the film industry is kareena kapoor.

Her father died of cancer.

One of memorable experience of Amrita is winning MTV VJ hunt.

Born on the same date as the actress Preity Zinta.

Amrita arora married shakeel ladak on 7march, 2009.

Amrita Arora is an Indian film actress, worked in good films and shown her acting skills in mostly comedy cinema. She is the younger sister of Malaika Arora Khan and best friend of Kareena Kapoor.

Kamini Kaushal

Kamini Kaushal (born 1927) is an Indian film actress. Her original name was Uma. Her father was a Botanist and Professor at Lahore University . She did her college at Kinnaird College in Lahore, British India. Her sister died leaving behind very young children and Uma married ( or was made to marry) her sister’s husband. Her husband, Mr. Sood was an officer in the Bombay port trust.



Uma came from a well-to-do background, she was an honours graduate in literature, which was very rare in the world of films in those days. There is also a mention of her having been a stage actress in Delhi. She worked as a radio artist before she was discovered by Chetan Anand as the lead for his film Neecha Nagar. This movie was shot before her marriage and released in 1946.

After Neecha Nagar and marriage, Kamini Kaushal worked with all the top leading men of her time such as Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.

In 1965 she moved to playing character roles with a film called Shaheed starring Manoj Kumar (not to be confused with the 1948 film Shaheed in which she was the lead with Dilip Kumar). As a character artist she was a fixture in 7 Manoj Kumar films right up to Dus Numbari in 1976. She has had a long stint in films with releases right up to 2003. She made the transition to character roles very easily and has excelled in them ever since.

Dilip Kumar in his biography has admitted his attraction to her. He said that she was his first love. There were rumors of an affair between the two. But there is no source giving her side of the story or of her acknowledgement of the same.

She also stepped into writing children’s stories. Her stories used to be published in the children's magazine Paraag and she dabbled in television doing serials like Chand Sitare on Doordarshan. At present she works in the highly popular serial Shanno Ki Shaadi on STAR Plus. She plays the role of Bebe, the grandmother of Shanno, the main protagonist played by Divya Dutta.

Gracy Singh

Gracy Singh born on July 20, 1980 in Delhi, India is a famous Indian actress. Gracy Singh is best known for her role as Gauri in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India.

Gracy started her career touring with the dance group The Planets and got her first break in the television soap, Amanat. After that Gracy Singh got an acting role in the film Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Kajol's younger sister and in Hu Tu Tu which lead her to her role opposite Aamir Khan in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India.

Gracy Singh was also nominated for the best debut actress for Lagaan. Doing a number of hit films in Hindi and Telugu including Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Santosham, the lady has also starred in Punjabi films such as Lakh pardesi hoye.

Gracy Singh is the director of the NGO Save our Souls for abolishing dowry. In 2002 Awards of the International Indian Film Academy, she won Special award "Face of the Year" was nominated for Popular Award Actress in a Leading Role for Lagaan. Gracy Singh also won the Screen Weekly Awards's Most Promising Newcomer and Zee Cine Awards Best Debut- Female both for Lagaan.

Farida Jalal

Farida Jalal who belongs to New Delhi, started her career in bollywood films in the 1960s. Farida Jalal also won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare.

Farida Jalal usually played the sister or rejected fiancée of the male lead, but the actress was never ever seen playing the main lead roles. One of her most critically acclaimed roles is in Bobby where Farida Jalal played the part of the mentally challenged would-be fiancée of Rishi Kapoor's Raj.

In 1980s, Farida Jalal's roles progressed from sister and girlfriend to aunt, mother, or nanny. She is also remembered for her part in Aradhana, in which she plays Rajesh Khanna's girlfriend.

The actress has acted for over 40 years. During the 1990s, Farida Jalal acted in films like Raja Hindustani, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, for which the lady won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In 2005, Farida co-hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards alongside Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Bendre, that held in Mumbai. She recently made a special appearance in the Punjabi film Yaariyan.

ESHA DEOL

Esha Deol, born on November 2, 1981, is daughter of 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini and 'He Man' Dharmendra. She has a sister named Aahan. Esha is step sister of Bollywood star Sunny and Bobby Deol. Esha Deol is an accomplished classical dancer and National level Football player. Esha studied in the Jamnabai Narsee School, excelled at football, then went on to attend Oxford University and obtained a Masters Degree in Media Arts and Computer Technology. She also learned classical dance forms from her mom, the daughter of Jaya Chakraborty. Favourite Perfume: Estee Lauder's Pleasure.




Esha Deol made her debut with the movie "Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche". The film was unsuccessful at box office but she went on to win Filmfare Best Debutant Award for her performance. After that a series of unsuccessful films followed. Isha Deol's first successful film at box office was "Dhoom". Since then she has given two more hit films "Kaal" and "No Entry". She was nominated for Filmfare Best Villain (Female) Award for her performance in "Ankahee". She also featured in Tamil film "Ayitha Ezhuthu" directed by Mani Ratnam. Esha Deol gave rocking performance in the movie "Yuva" opposite Ajay Devgan. Esha Deol is set to star in her mother's next directorial venture with Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan and also a film in which her mother and she will be starring together for the first time.

* Her name 'Esha' comes from Sanskrit and is derived from the Upanishads to mean "the divine beloved".
* Esha is fitness freak and she works out at Barbarian Power Gym owned by Satya, who is brother of Rakhi.
* Though she works in Hindi films, she is not so fluent in Hindi.
* As a part of the film "LOC Kargil" cast, Esha received a national award for being a part of the film.
* Esha Deol has done her graduation in "Computer Science" from Oxford University.



Five years and twenty films old, Esha Deol has evolved as an actress. Her relationship with her parents, Dharmendra and Hema Malini, her brothers, Sunny and Bobby Deol and her sister Ahana Deol, too has undergone a sea change. Today, Esha takes pride in admitting that in spite of being a dare-bare actress, she is still daddy's little gal!

In fact, it may come as a surprise to many that she is extremely possessive about her father. She recently admitted that she did not like dad Dharmendra's kissing scene (with Nafisa Ali) in Anurag Basu's METRO!
However, Esha is very happy that her father has found success after a long time with METRO and APNE.