Saturday, December 18, 2010

Touch Switch

A touch switch is a switch that is turned on and off by touching a wire contact, instead of flicking a lever like a regular switch. Touch switches have no mechanical parts to wear out, so they last a lot longer than regular switches. Touch switches can be used in places where regular switches would not last, such as wet or very dusty areas.











Parts

Part Total Qty. Description Substitutions
C1 1 10uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor
R1, R2 2 100K 1/4 Watt Resistor
R3 1 10 Meg 1/4 Watt Resistor
U1 1 4011 CMOS NAND Gate IC
MISC 1 Board, Wire, Socket For U1

Notes



The contacts an be made with just two loops of wire close together, or two squares etched close together on a PC board.

When activated, the output of the circuit goes high for about one second. This pulse can be used to drive a relay, transistor, other logic, etc.

You can vary the length of the output pulse by using a smaller or larger capacitor for C1.

soldering


Soldering is defined as "the joining of metals by a fusion of alloys which have relatively low melting points". In other words, you use a metal that has a low melting point to adhere the surfaces to be soldered together. Consider that soldering is more like gluing with molten metal, unlike welding where the base metals are actually melted and combined. Soldering is also a must have skill for all sorts of electrical and electronics work. It is also a skill that must be taught correctly and developed with practice. This tutorial will cover the most common types of soldering required for electronics work. This includes soldering components to printed circuit boards and soldering a spliced wire joint. Soldering Equipment The Soldering Iron/Gun The first thing you will need is a soldering iron, which is the heat source used to melt solder. Irons of the 15W to 30W range are good for most electronics/printed circuit board work. Anything higher in wattage and you risk damaging either the component or the board. If you intend to solder heavy components and thick wire, then you will want to invest in an iron of higher wattage (40W and above) or one of the large soldering guns. The main difference between an iron and a gun is that an iron is pencil shaped and designed with a pinpoint heat source for precise work, while a gun is in a familiar gun shape with a large high wattage tip heated by flowing electrical current directly through it. A 30W Watt Soldering Iron A 300W Soldering Gun For hobbyist electronics use, a soldering iron is generally the tool of choice as its small tip and low heat capacity is suited for printed circuit board work (such as assembling kits). A soldering gun is generally used in heavy duty soldering such as joining heavy gauge wires, soldering brackets to a chassis or stained glass work. You should choose a soldering iron with a 3-pronged grounding plug. The ground will help prevent stray voltage from collecting at the soldering tip and potentially damaging sensitive (such as CMOS) components. By their nature, soldering guns are quite "dirty" in this respect as the heat is generated by shorting a current (often AC) through the tip made of formed wire. Guns will have much less use in hobbyist electronics so if you have only one tool choice, an iron is what you want. For a beginner, a 15W to 30W range is the best but be aware that at the 15W end of that range, you may not have enough power to join wires or larger components. As your skill increases, a 40W iron is an excellent choice as it has the capacity for slightly larger jobs and makes joints very quickly. Be aware that it is often best to use a more powerful iron so that you don't need to spend a lot of time heating the joint, which can damage components. A variation of the basic gun or iron is the soldering station, where the soldering instrument is attached to a variable power supply. A soldering station can precisely control the temperature of the soldering tip unlike a standard gun or iron where the tip temperature will increase when idle and decrease when applying heat to a joint. However, the price of a soldering station is often ten to one hundred times the cost of a basic iron and thus really isn't an option for the hobby market. But if you plan to do very precise work, such as surface mount, or spend 8 hours a day behind a soldering iron, then you should consider a soldering station. The rest of this document will assume that you are using a soldering iron as that is what the majority of electronics work requires. The techniques for using a soldering gun are basically the same with the only difference being that heat is only generated when the trigger is pressed. Solder The choice of solder is also important. There several kinds of solder available but only a few are suitable for electronics work. Most importantly, you will only use rosin core solder. Acid core solder is common in hardware stores and home improvement stores, but meant for soldering copper plumbing pipes and not electronic circuits. If acid core solder is used on electronics, the acid will destroy the traces on the printed circuit board and erode the component leads. It can also form a conductive layer leading to shorts. For most printed circuit board work, a solder with a diameter of 0.75MM to 1.0MM is desirable. Thicker solder may be used and will allow you to solder larger joints more quickly, but will make soldering small joints difficult and increase the likelihood of creating solder bridges between closely spaced PCB pads. An alloy of 60/40 (60% tin, 40% lead) is used for most electronics work. These days, several lead-free solders are available as well. Kester "44" Rosin Core solder has been a staple of electronics for many years and continues to be available. It is available in several diameters and has a non-corrosive flux. Large joints, such as soldering a bracket to a chassis using a high wattage soldering gun, will require a separate application of brush on flux and a thick diameter solder of several millimeters. Remember that when soldering, the flux in the solder will release fumes as it is heated. These fumes are These fumes are harmful to your eyes and lungs. Therefore, always work in a well ventilated area and avoid breathing the smoke created. Hot solder is also dangerous. It is surprisingly easy to splash hot solder onto yourself, which is a thoroughly unpleasant experience. Eye protection is also advised. Preparing To Solder Tinning The Soldering Tip Before use, a new soldering tip, or one that is very dirty, must be tinned. "Tinning" is the process of coating a soldering tip with a thin coat of solder. This aids in heat transfer between the tip and the component you are soldering, and also gives the solder a base from which to flow from. Step 1: Warm Up The Iron Warm up the soldering iron or gun thoroughly. Make sure that it has fully come to temperature because you are about to melt a lot of solder on it. This is especially important if the iron is new because it may have been packed with some kind of coating to prevent corrosion. Step 2: Prepare A Little Space While the soldering iron is warming up, prepare a little space to work. Moisten a little sponge and place it in the base of your soldering iron stand or in a dish close by. Lay down a piece of cardboard in case you drip solder (you probably will) and make sure you have room to work comfortably. Step 3: Thoroughly Coat The Tip In Solder Thoroughly coat the soldering tip in solder. It is very important to cover the entire tip. You will use a considerable amount of solder during this process and it will drip, so be ready. If you leave any part of the tip uncovered it will tend to collect flux residue and will not conduct heat very well, so run the solder up and down the tip and completely around it to totally cover it in molten solder. Step 4: Clean The Soldering Tip After you are certain that the tip is totally coated in solder, wipe the tip off on the wet sponge to remove all the flux residue. Do this immediately so there is no time for the flux to dry out and solidify. Step 5: You're Done! You have just tinned your soldering tip. This must be done anytime you replace the tip or clean it so that the iron maintains good heat transfer. You can also watch the tinning process on video below Soldering A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Soldering a PCB is probably the most common soldering task an electronics hobbyist will perform. The basic techniques are fairly easy to grasp but it is a skill that will take a little practice to master. The best way to practice is to buy a simple electronics kit or assemble a simple circuit (such as an LED chaser) on a perf-board. Don't buy that expensive kit or dive into a huge project after only soldering a few joints. Soldering components onto a PCB involves preparing the surface, placing the components, and then soldering the joint. Step 1: Surface Preparation: A clean surface is very important if you want a strong, low resistance solder joint. All surfaces to be soldered should be cleaned well. 3M Scotch Brite pads purchased from the home improvement, industrial supply store or automotive body shop are a good choice as they will quickly remove surface tarnish but will not abrade the PCB material. Note that you will want industrial pads and not the kitchen cleaning pads impregnated with cleaner/soap. If you have particularly tough deposits on your board, then a fine grade of steel wool is acceptable but be very cautious on boards with tight tolerances as the fine steel shavings can lodge between pads and in holes. Once you have cleaned the board down to shiny copper you can use a solvent such as acetone to clean any bits of the cleaning pad that may remain and to remove chemical contamination from the surface of the board. Methyl hydrate is another good solvent and a bit less stinky then acetone. Be aware that both these solvents can remove ink, so if your board is silk screened, test the chemicals first before hosing down the entire board. A few blasts with compressed air will dry out the board and remove any junk that may have built up in the holes. It also never hurts to give the component leads a quick wipe down as well, to remove glue or tarnish that may have built up over time. Step 2: Component Placement After the component and board have been cleaned, you are ready to place the components onto the board. Unless your circuit is simple and only contains a few components, you will probably not be placing all the components onto the board and soldering them at once. Most likely you will be soldering a few components at a time before turning the board over and placing more. In general it is best to start with the smallest and flattest components (resistors, ICs, signal diodes, etc.) and then work up to the larger components (capacitors, power transistors, transformers) after the small parts are done. This keeps the board relatively flat, making it more stable during soldering. It is also best to save sensitive components (MOSFETs, non-socketed ICs) until the end to lessen the chance of damaging them during assembly of the rest of the circuit. Bend the leads as necessary and insert the component through the proper holes on the board. To hold the part in place while you are soldering, you may want to bend the leads on the bottom of the board at a 45 degree angle. This works well for parts with long leads such as resistors. Components with short leads such as IC sockets can be held in place with a little masking tape or you can bend the leads down to clamp onto the PC board pads. In the image below, a resistor is ready to solder and is held in place by slightly bent leads. Step 3: Apply Heat Apply a very small amount of solder to the tip of the iron. This helps conduct the heat to the component and board, but it is not the solder that will make up the joint. To heat the joint you will lay the tip of the iron so that it rests against both the component lead and the board. It is critical that you heat the lead and the board, otherwise the solder will simply pool and refuse to stick to the unheated item. The small amount of solder you applied to the tip before heating the joint will help make contact between the board and the lead. It normally takes a second or two to get the joint hot enough to solder, but larger components and thicker pads/traces will absorb more heat and can increase this time. If you see the area under the pad starting to bubble, stop heating and remove the soldering iron because you are overheating the pad and it is in danger of lifting. Let it cool, then carefully heat it again for much less time. Step 4: Apply Solder To The Joint Once the component lead and solder pad has heated up, you are ready to apply solder. Touch the tip of the strand of solder to the component lead and solder pad, but not the tip of the iron. If everything is hot enough, the solder should flow freely around the lead and pad. You will see the flux melt liquify as well, bubble around the joint (this is part of its cleaning action), flow out and release smoke. Continue to add solder to the joint until the pad is completely coated and the solder forms a small mound with slightly concave sides. If it starts to ball up, you have used too much solder or the pad on the board is not hot enough. Once the surface of the pad is completely coated, you can stop adding solder and remove the soldering iron (in that order). Don't move the joint for a few seconds as the solder needs time to cool and resolidify. If you do move the joint, you will get what's called a "cold joint". This is recognized by it's characteristic dull and grainy appearance. Many cold joints can be fixed by reheating and applying a small amount of solder, then being allowed to cool without being disturbed. Step 5: Inspect The Joint and Cleanup Once the joint is made you should inspect it. Check for cold joints (described a little above and at length below), shorts with adjacent pads or poor flow. If the joint checks out, move on to the next. To trim the lead, use a small set of side cutters and cut at the top of the solder joint. After you have made all the solder joints, it is good practice to clean all the excess flux residue from the board. Some fluxes are hydroscopic (they absorb water) and can slowly absorb enough water to become slightly conductive. This can be a significant issue in a hostile environment such as an automotive application. Most fluxes will clean up easily using methyl hydrate and a rag but some will require a stronger solvent. Use the appropriate solvent to remove the flux, then blow the board dry with compressed air. See It On Video You can watch several joints being soldered in the video below. Conformal Coatings If the printed circuit board you just soldered is going to be used in a hostile environment where it is subjected to moisture, dirt or chemicals, it may be a good idea to apply a conformal coating such as those made by MG Chemicals. These coatings are sprayed onto a PC board to seal it against hazards of the environment. Coatings are usually lacquer, silicone or urethane based and are applied to both sides of the board once it is fully assembled and tested. Cold Solder Joints A "cold solder joint" can occur when not enough heat is applied to the component, board, or both. Another common cause is a component moving before the solder has completely cooled and solidified. A cold joint is brittle and prone to physical failure. It is also generally a very high resistance connection which can effect the operation of the circuit or cause it to fail completely. Cold joints can often be recognized by a characteristic grainy, dull gray colour, but this is not always the case. A cold joint can often appear as a ball of solder sitting on the pad and surrounding the component lead. Additionally you may notice cracks in the solder and the joint may even move. Below is the shocking image of every example of a bad solder joint you will ever see. It appears that this FM transmitter kit was assembled using the technique of "apply solder to iron then drip onto joint". If your joints are looking like this, then stop and practice after rereading this page. Note that not a single of of these joints is acceptable, but amazingly, the circuit worked. Most cold solder joints can be easily fixed. Generally all that is required is to reheat the joint and apply a little more solder. If there is already too much solder on the joint, then the joint will have to be desoldered and then soldered again. This is done by first removing the old solder with a desoldering tool or simply by heating it up and flicking it off with the iron. Once the old solder is off, you can resolder the joint, making sure to heat it thoroughly and keep it still as it cools. Soldering A Wire Joint or Splice Another very common task is soldering a joint between two or more wires. Unlike soldering a PCB where the component is generally held only by the solder joint itself, a splice between wires must be physically strong before it is soldered. This usually means twisting the wires together properly and then soldering. Areas where you will see soldered wire joints are cable repairs and automotive wiring. In these cases, the joint must be insulated after soldering as well. Step 1: Strip The Wires To Be Joined, Slip On Insulation Heat shrink tubing is generally the preferred method to insulate a wire splice. There are two main types of heat shrink available; adhesive lined and non-adhesive lined. Non-adhesive tubing forms an insulating barrier only and thus is suitable for use only when the joint will not be subjected to moisture, chemicals or other harsh environments. Adhesive lined heatshrink tubing is lined with a heat sensitive adhesive that melts to seal the joint as the tubing is heated. Thus it forms a totally sealed joint and is used when a splice will be subjected to moisture or other elements which can effect the joint. As an example, you would use non-adhesive shrink tube when repairing a lamp cord, but you would use adhesive lined tubing when installing a car stereo. Use heat shrink tube with a diameter of approximately 1.5 times to two times the diameter of the wires to be joined. Cut the tube to length so that it will extend past each side of the joint by at least 0.5 inches and then slip it over one of the wire ends. Now strip about an inch of insulation from each wire end. If you are joining rather thick wire (thicker then 12 gauge) then you may want to strip a little more insulation to make twisting the wire easier. Step 2: Twist The Wires Together A strong mechanical connection is necessary before the wires are to be soldered so you must twist them together. The wires will be twisted in what is referred to as a "Lineman's joint" where the wires are joined in a straight line as opposed to twisting together in a "V" shape. Hold the stripped ends of the wires together in an "X" shape so their middles cross one another and then twist one of the wires along the other wires length. Then twist the other side to match. What you will end up with is a strong wire joint that is generally not much thicker then the wire itself. Step 3: Apply Heat Apply your heat to the bottom of the wire joint and use the thicker section of the soldering tip. If you heat up the top of the wire, you will get a lot of heat loss since heat rises. The thicker area of the solder iron tip will conduct more heat into the wire joint. It also helps to slightly wet the tip of the soldering iron to further aid in heat transfer. The thicker the wire joint, the more heat will be required. Be careful, because on thin wires with cheap insulation you can actually melt quite a bit of it off if you overheat the joint. Once the joint is hot enough (a good clue is when the solder you used to wet the tip of the iron flows into the joint) you can move on to applying solder. Once you have soldered a number of these joints you will be able to judge how much heat must be applied based on the thickness of the wire. Step 4: Apply Solder To The Joint With the joint fully heated, apply your solder to the joint just above the soldering tip. If it doesn't begin to melt immediately then you will need more heat. Once the solder begins to melt it will flow into the joint around the soldering iron. As the solder flows, move the tip along the wire joint while applying solder. The joint should start to suck in the solder as it is applied. If you find that the solder is pooling where it is touched to the joint yet it is not flowing inside, you will need more heat. Continue adding solder until the joint is fully covered. You should still be able to see the outlines of the individual wire strands but no copper of the wire should be visible. If you add too much solder to the point where the joint becomes a blob, you will end up with a brittle joint and the excess solder will need to be removed. Step 5: Clean The Flux If the wire joint is to be sealed or used in an area it will be exposed to moisture, the flux must be removed. Some fluxes will absorb moisture or other chemicals and become corrosive to the joint. While there are flux removal chemicals available most fluxes can be cleaned up using methyl hydrate available at any hardware store. Some are even water soluble. Step 6: Insulate The Joint Slide the heat shrink tubing so that it evenly covers the joint and apply heat to shrink it. Ideally, you will want a heat gun for this but a simple lighter is acceptable as long as you keep the flame moving to avoid burning the tubing or the wire. If you used adhesive lined heat shrink, you need to heat the tube until it has shrunk fully around the wire and a little of the adhesive has oozed out the ends. Non-lined heatshrink can be heated until it tightly covers the joint. You can overheat this stuff.
< If too much heat is used, then the insulation underneath will begin to break down and may form a bubble. A bubble could also be caused if you heat adhesive lined tubing to the point where it starts to boil. You're Done! Now Just Watch The Video That's it! Your wire joint is now complete. You can watch the process on video below: Tips and Tricks Soldering is something that needs to be practiced. These tips should help you become successful so you can stop practicing and get down to some serious building. Use heatsinks. Heatsinks are a must for the leads of sensitive components such as ICs and transistors. If you don't have a clip on heatsink, then a pair of pliers is a good substitute. Keep the iron tip clean. A clean iron tip means better heat conduction and a better joint. Use a wet sponge to clean the tip between joints. Keep the tip well tinned. Double check joints. When assembling complicated circuits, it is good practice to check joints after soldering them. Use a magnifying glass to visually inspect the joint and a meter to check resistance. Solder small parts first. Solder resistors, jumper leads, diodes and any other small parts before you solder larger parts like capacitors and transistors. This makes assembly much easier. Install sensitive components last. Install CMOS ICs, MOSFETs and other static sensitive components last to avoid damaging them during assembly of other parts. Use adequate ventilation. Most soldering fluxes should not be breathed in. Avoid breathing the smoke created and make sure that the area you are working in has adequate airflow to prevent buildup of noxious fumes. Soldering Safety While soldering is not generally a hazardous activity, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first and most obvious is that it involves high temperatures. Soldering irons are going to be 350F or higher, and will cause burns very quickly. Make sure to use a stand to support the iron and keep the cord away high traffic areas. Solder itself can drip, so it makes sense to avoid soldering over exposed body parts. Always work in a well lit area where you have space to lay parts out and move around. Avoid soldering with your face directly above the joint because fumes from the flux and other coatings will irritate your respiratory tract and eyes. Most solders contain lead, so you should avoid touching your face while working with solder and always wash your hands before eating.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010


mera murgha qaid ha

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Raima Sen


Raima Sen (Bengali: , Hindi: राइमा सेन; born Raima Dev Varma on 11 November 1979) is an Indian film actress.
Early life
She is the daughter of Moon Moon Sen and the granddaughter of legendary actress Suchitra Sen. Her sister, Riya Sen, is also in the Bollywood industry. Their father Bharat Dev Varma is a member of the royal family of Tripura.Her paternal grandmother, Ila Devi, was the princess of Cooch Behar, whose younger sister Gayatri Devi was the Maharani of Jaipur.Her paternal great-grandmother Indira was the only daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda.Raima's maternal great-grandfather Adinath Sen was a prominent Kolkata businessman, whose father Dinanath Sen - a relative of former Union Law Minister Ashoke Kumar Sen- was the Diwan or a Minister of the Maharaja of Tripura.The sisters are credited on-screen under their grandmother's maiden name, although their official papers carry the surname Dev Varma.
Career
Sen made her debut in the film Godmother, which was a critically acclaimed success, but her minor role may have been overlooked in favour of the protagonist, played by Shabana Azmi. She then starred in the film Daman playing Raveena Tandon's daughter, where her small performance was appreciated.

Her breakthrough role came when she starred in the Rituparno Ghosh's film Chokher Bali. She won much praise for her role as the simple, submissive Ashalata. After a few more average movies she had a critically acclaimed hit in 2005 with Parineeta, where she played the playmate of the film's heroine, essayed by the debutante Vidya Balan. Since then she has had two more hits with the action thriller Dus and the Bengali film Antar Mahal (where she had a very small role). Most recently, she appeared in the film The Bong Connection (co-starring Shayan Munshi).She has signed her first Tamil film and she is expected to do more south Indian films. She has yet, however, to play the leading role in any hit movie.
Personal life
Raima's public profile and image is much lower-key and more demure than that of her sister Riya who has been compared more to their mother. Raima is also said to resemble her grandmother much more than either her mother or her sister. Journalists who meet her describe her as easy to talk to, and devoid of starry airs.

In an interview, she says while she enjoys Mumbai's faster pace of life, its gyms and its nightclubs, she misses her family in Kolkata, her dog Cuddles, and Kolkata's street food, notably Jhal Muri and Aloo Chaat.Awards
2006: BFJA-Most Promising Actress Award : for Nishi Japan
Filmography
Mirch (2010) (Post-production) ... Maya/Manjula
Mumbai Cutting (2009) (Completed) (segment "Jo Palti Nahin Woh Rickshaw Kya")
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (2009) ... Maya
Teen Patti (2010)
The Japanese Wife (2010) (Bengali) ... Sandhya
Mukhbiir (2008)
C Kkompany (2008) ... Priya
Dhariya (2008)
Khela (2008) (Bengali)
Meridian Lines (2007) ... Jyoti
Migration (2007) ... Yamuna
Sunglass (2007) (Bengali)
Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) ... Sheetal/Neetu
Yatra (2007)
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007) ... Milly P. Sen
Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) ... Princess Nandini
Anuranan (2006) (BENGALI) ... Preeti A - Bannerjee
The Bong Connection (2006) (Bengali)
Antar Mahal (2005) (Bengali) ... Rukmini (Special Appearance)
Dus (2005) ... Priya
99.9 FM (2005) ... Kim G. Singh
Parineeta (2005) ... Koyal (Lolita's sister)
Nishijapon (2005) (Bengali) ... Sunita
Dhairyam (2005) ... Mallika (Telugu)
Swapner Din (2004) (Bengali)
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (2003) ... Junali
Chokher Bali (2003) (Bengali) ... Ashalata Nil Nirjane (2003) (Bengali)
Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence (2001) ... Deepa Saikia
Godmother (1999) ... Sejal

Monday, July 5, 2010

Tara Sharma

Tara Sharma (born 11 January 1977) is an Indian actress. She is half British and half Indian
Personal life
Sharma is the daughter of the well-known author and actor, Partap Sharma, and Susan Sharma, and is an alumnus of the London School of Economics. She is married to ad film producer, Roopak Saluja (an INSEAD alumnus). Her son Zen was born in 2009. It was rumoured that she dated actor Akshaye Khanna.
Career
Sharma made her debut in 2002 with Anupam Kher's Om Jai Jagadish. Despite having a huge star cast which included Waheeda Rehman and Anil Kapoor, the film did not do well. After that she made an appearance in the popular British police series The Bill. Her first hit came with the comedy Masti (2004). This was followed by the critically acclaimed film Page 3 (2005). She also acted in the hit movie Khosla Ka Ghosla in 2006 alongside Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. In 2010, she appeared in Dulha Mil Gaya, which also starred Sushmita Sen.

Sharma has also appeared on television. She appeared in a successful television and print advertising campaign for Garnier, and in 2007 appeared as a main character in the Scottish BBC game show Raven, in the spin-off series Raven: The Secret Temple, as Satyarani.FilmographyDal: The Gang (2001)
Om Jai Jagadish (2002) .... Puja
Saaya (2003) .... Dr. Maya A. Bhatnagar
Masti (2004) .... Geeta
Bardaasht (2004) .... Ramola, Anuj's girlfriend
Mr Prime Minister (2005) .... Roshanara
Page 3 (2005) .... Gayathri Sachdeva
Aksar (2006) .... Nisha
Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006) .... Meghna
Heyy Babyy (2007) .... Special appearance in song
Overnight (2007) .... Tara
The Other End of the Line (2008) .... Zia
Maharathi (2008) .... Swati
[Suno Na Ek Nanhi Aawaaz]] (2009)....Anupama Nair
The Whisperers (2009) .... Kavita
Haseena: Smart, Sexy, Dangerous (2009)
Mumbai Cutting (2009)
Amavas (2009) .... Tara
Dulha Mil Gaya (2010)
Prem Kaa Game (2010)

Darsheel Safary

Darsheel Safary (born 9 March 1996) is an Indian film actor working in Hindi Bollywood films. He is best known for his highly critically acclaimed portrayal of a dyslexic child in the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth).
Taare Zameen Par
In 2007, Safary made his acting debut in Taare Zameen Par, playing the film's protagonist Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi. Safary was discovered by script writer and creative director, Amol Gupte during late 2006 when he was looking for a male lead for his film, Taare Zameen Par. After going through hundreds of auditions, Gupte found Safary at Shiamak Davar’s dancing school, "Summer Funk". In choosing Safary, Gupte had a number of boys audition for a scene in which they would informally describe how they would "bunk" school after being given a few scenarios. He recalls, “It was a tough call. But Darsheel has the mischief in his eyes to be Ishaan. Everyone just naturally gravitated towards him."
Safary's performance as a struggling dyslexic child in the film was unanimously praised and he won several awards for his performance. Many prominent film critics have praised Safary for his performance including, Taran Adarsh from indiaFM who wrote, "Taare Zameen Par belongs to Master Darsheel Safary. A performance that makes the best of performances pale in comparison. A performance that deserves brownie points. A performance that'll always come first on your mind the moment someone mentions Taare Zameen Par. A performance that's impeccable, flawless and astounding. A performance that moves you and makes you reflect on your growing years. A performance that merits a special award!"
Future projects
Safary recently starred in the Hindi remake of Children of Heaven named Bumm Bumm Bole directed by Priyadarshan. The film released on 14 May 2010.
Awards
Filmfare Awards
Winner

2008: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance - Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
Nominated

2008: Filmfare Best Actor Award - Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
Star Screen Awards
Winner

2008: Star Screen Award for Best Child Artist -Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
2008: Star Screen Award Special Jury Award - Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth)
Zee Cine Awards
Winner
2008: Zee Cine Award - Critics' Choice Best Actor - Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) 2008: Zee Cine Awards' Most Promising Debut (Child Artiste) - Taare Zameen Par



Jugal Hansraj

Jugal Hansraj (born 26 July 1972) is an Indian actor and director based at Mumbai.
Hansraj started his career as a child artist in the 1983 film Masoom, which starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. The film was about a 9-year-old boy whose stepmother was not willing to accept him into the family because he was born out of an extramarital relationship. Masoom was based on Man, Woman and Child, a novel by Erich Segal. The film had a positive response and launched Hansraj's career. Later on, he continued his career as a child actor in films including Karma and Sultanat. Hansraj was also featured as a model for TV and print as a child. He appeared in advertisements for Nutramul.He started his adult career with Aa Gale Lag Jaa in 1994, where he was paired with Urmila Matondkar, who incidentally played his sister in his first film Masoom. His second film was Papa Kehte Hai in 1995 opposite Mayuri Kango. The film also starred Anupam Kher. The 2000 film Mohabbatein, which also featured Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, was his adult breakthrough film. He then played minor roles in the successful 2001 multi-starrer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham; the 2005 hit Salaam Namaste; and Madhuri Dixit's 2007 comeback film, Aaja Nachle.

He served as writer and director for the 2008 computer-animated film Roadside Romeo. Produced jointly by Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney Studios, it stars the voices of Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Javed Jaffrey. The film opened with mixed review from critics,and did not do well at the box office.Filmography Actor Year Film Role Other notes
1983 Masoom Rahul D. Malhotra
1984 Jhutha Sach Bhisan "Binny
1986 Sultanat (1986 film) Young Boy who joined Sultan
Karma (1986 film) Rana's son
1987 Loha Nawab Hassan Ali
1994 Aa Gale Lag Jaa Suraj Debut in a leading role.
1995 The Don Vijay
1996 Papa Kahte Hain Rohit Dixit
1997 Gudgudee Singer
2000 Mohabbatein Sameer Sharma
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Rohan's Friend Guest Appearance
2002 Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe Vishwas
2003 Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny Kunal TV mini series
2005 Soggadu Chandu
2005 Salaam Namaste Jignesh Pandya
2007 Aaja Nachle Sanjeev Mehta
2008 Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar Post production

Director
Year Film Role Other Notes
2008 Roadside Romeo Writer and Director Directoral Debut
2010 Pyaar Impossible Director

Trivia
Hansraj gave close friend and director, Karan Johar the tune and the lyrics of the first eight lines of the title song of the latter's film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai during a guys night out in a Mumbai restaurant. The song went on to become a huge hit and remains, to this day one of the most popular Hindi romantic songs ever.

Nandana Sen

Nandana Sen (Bengali), also known as Nandana Dev Sen, is an Indian actress.
Background
Sen was born in Kolkata, West Bengal to a Bengali Hindu family. She is the daughter of Nobel Laureate and Bharat Ratna economist Amartya Sen and Padma Shri winner Nabanita Dev Sen, one of the most prominent authors in the contemporary Bengali literature. She spent her growing years in various cities across Europe, India and America.
Career
Sen made her film debut with the movie "The Doll". She made her first debut in Bollywood as Rani Mukherji's 17 year old sister in the movie Black. In 2008 she appeared in the British television series Sharpe, in the episode Sharpe's Peril.Year Feature Film 2010 Prince
2009 The Forest
2008 Rang Rasiya
The World Unseen
Perfect Mismatch
2007 Strangers
Marigold
2005 The War Within
My Wife's Murder
Tango Charlie
Black
2004 The Miracle: A Silent Love Story
2003 Bokshu, The Myth
2001 Branchie
2000 Seducing Maarya
1998 The Doll/Gudia
1997 Gudia
Year Short Feature 2006 The Silence/Chuppee
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Vatsal Sheth

Vatsal Sheth (born 5 August 1980) is a Bollywood actor from Maharashtra. Born in Mumbai, he studied in Utpal Shanghvi School and has a BSc Mathematics from Mithibai College, Mumbai.
Career
His first major role was in a television serial called Just Mohabbat. This was the first serial which had targeted a young college-going audience. It revolved around one character called Jai, played by Sheth. It was about teenage itchy bitchy years, the funny, sad, trying moments and emotions. The serial and his character both became very popular. It ran for four years on the Indian Sop channel Sony.He did many modelling assignments, ads and music videos. He made a Pepsi ad with Shah Rukh Khan.
Filmography
Year Title Role Other notes
2004 Taarzan: The Wonder Car Raj Chaudhry Nominated, Filmfare Best Male Debut Award
2007 Nanhe Jaisalmer Vikram
2008 The Cheetah Girls: One World Spot Boy First English Film / Cameo
Heroes Ali2009 Vaada Raha Special Appearance
Bommalattam Tamil filmPaying Guests Jayesh ThakhurNominated,FilmfareBest Comedian Award Season's Greetings Under-Production
2010 Toh Baat Pakki Yuvraaj

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez is an actress and former beauty queen from Sri Lanka who won Miss Sri Lanka in 2006.
Biography
Jacqueline Fernandez is a former Miss Sri Lanka and an actress from Sri Lanka. She was born on 2 June 1984. Her mother is Malaysian Buddhist and her father is a Sri Lankan. She has three siblings, two brothers and an older sister. She is the cousin of Frederica Jansz. She had most of her schooling in Bahrain at Sacred Heart School, where she was motivated to do well and excelled in events such as athletics, drama and many other fields. She especially enjoyed Track and Field.
Having a passion for cultures and languages, she also joined the Berlitz school of languages, where she learned to speak Spanish and improved her French and Arabic; she also picked up horse riding.

According to her: "Being independent and accomplished was imperative to me and I always demanded the best of myself. Perfectionism is my strongest asset."

Having the ambition to do something for her country, she competed in Miss Universe 2006. She has worked as an anchorwoman on one of Sri Lanka's business programs called "Lanka Business Report". She also writes a weekly column for a national newspaper, the Daily mirror. Fernandez also has a non-profit organization in Sri Lanka focusing on empowering the underprivileged. She has worked in various films and endorsements with Indian film starsActingShe has started her acting debut from the Hindi movie Aladin (2009 film) in 2009 directed by Sujoy Gosh along with well known Indian stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Ritesh Deshmukh. She plays the character of Jasmine in the movie,the new girl in college who has come from America.
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2009 Aladin Jasmine
2010 Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai Tara
HouseFull Dhanno Cameo
Awards
She also very recently got Best Female Debut in IIFA Awards 2010.

Best Female Debut in IIFA Awards 2010.For the role of Jasmine in the film Aladin.

Aruna Shields

Aruna Shields is a British actress of Anglo Indian descent. She debuted in Bollywood with the film Prince.
Early life
Aruna Shields was born in United Kingdom. She is of Anglo Indian descent (Scottish/English/Indian). She began her education at a convent school before winning an academic scholarship to attend a boarding school. She went onto gain a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She also obtained a degree from Central St Martins, London.Her father came over to UK when there was shortage of doctors in England. Her father is from Bangalore and his mother tongue is Kannada.Her mother is also in medical profession.She has two brothers, one is an accountant and the other is an engineer.
Career
Shields', while at a theatrical workshop, was spotted by an acting agent. Her earlier works include working in theater for over a year. She also worked in various other leads in independent and feature films like Mission Improbable (2007), Live Bait and Private Moments (2005).

She made her Bollywood debut in 2010, as a femme fatale in the action thriller, Prince. The same year, she appeared in the epic adventure Ao The Last Neanderthal, a love story set 30,000 years ago in a lost savage world. The film was produced by European cinema chain UGC.

Her upcoming film is Mr Singh Mrs Mehta, set to release on 25 June 2010.
Awards>
Lynx /Axe ...Lynx Blow, Campaign Best Ad, 2008, Interactive Cave Girl. Lynx Blow
Talk of the Town, Stage Talent winner, Stage performance
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Distinction
Filmography
Year Feature Film Role Other Notes
2010 Prince Maya
Ao, Le Dernier NĂ©andertal Aki
Mr Singh Mrs Mehta Neera Singh
2007 Mission Improbable
2005 Private Moments Saira "My Private Sex" - Japan (English title)
2002 Ali G Indahouse Dream Girl
Jesus the Curry King Journalist

Television
Television Role Comment
Uncovering Iran Terrorist BBC
Breakfast with Frost Guest BBC
Byker Grove Love interest Sir David Frost

Commercials
Commercials Role Comment
LYNX / AXE ...Lynx Blow Interactive cave girl *award winning* Dare
Pantene PRO V Herself Rankin/ digita

Mugdha Godse


Mugdha Godse (born 26 July 1985) is an Indian model-turned-actress. Godse was the runner up in the Femina Miss India 2004 competition. She made her Bollywood debut in Madhur Bhandarkar's 2008 film Fashion. In 2009, she appeared in two films, All The Best: Fun Begins and Jail. Her next release is Help which hits theaters on August 13, 2010.
Early Life & Modeling Career
Godse was born to a small middle class family in Pune, Maharastra, India. She has one sister. Godse sold oil and only earned Rs. 100 a day. She then started fixing the way she dressed, how she talked, and her manners. She also started working out in the gym.She then participated in local beauty contests. After that, she participated in the Gladrags Mega Model Hunt 2002, and won. In 2004, Godse took part in the biggest modeling contest in India, the Miss India contest. Even though she was the runner up, she won the Miss Perfect Ten title. She moved to Mumbai, where she was offered many modeling jobs. During this she was offered the biggest break in her life, Fashion, directed by the acclaimed director, Madhur Bhandarkar.
Bollywood
Godse made her Bollywood debut in the critically acclaimed film, Fashion alongside Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut. Godse's performance in Fashion was acclaimed. Critics were stunned by what she could do. Because of that, she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut award. She also won the Apsara Award for Best Debutante- Female. In 2009, Godse appeared in two films. One being All The Best, and the other being Jail. Godse's both performances were appreciated, but critics felt she had short roles. Her next release, Help, is set to release on August 13, 2010. She is paired with Bobby Deol for Help. Godse is currently in Mumbai shooting for her next film Will You Marry Me?.Filmography
See also: List of Mugdha Godse's awards and nominations
Year Film Role Notes
2008 Fashion Janet Nominated, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
2009 All The Best: Fun Begins Vidya
Jail Maansi
2010 Help Pia Releasing August 13, 2010
Will You Marry Me? Filming

Contests
Participated and won the Gladrags Mega Model Contest in 2002. She also won the Miss Body beautiful 2002 title in the same event.
Participated in the Ponds Femina Miss India 2004 contest. Won the Miss Perfect 10 Title.
Participated in Best Model Of The World 2002. Won award for the Best National Costume as Miss India.
Music videos
Koka Tera Koka... (Jassi — T-series)
Mauja Len De… (Daler Mehndi — T-series)
Two Punjabi videos (T-series)
Le Kar Hum Deewana Dil... ( Times Music)
Chhup Chhup Khade Ho... (Jagdish Mali — Times Music)
Jab Chaye Mera Jadoo (With Irfan Pathan — Sony Music)

Tanisha Mukherjee

Tanisha Mukherjee (Bengali:)(born 1 January 1978 in Mumbai, India), also known as Tanisha, is a Hindi and Tamil actress.

Family background :
Tanisha is an Indian actress of Bengali–Marathi descent. Tanisha comes from a prominent industry family, which has been working in Bollywood since the 1940s. Her relatives include paternal grandfather Sashadhar Mukherjee, uncles Joy Mukherjee and Deb Mukherjee, great-grandmother Rattan Bai, grandmother Shobhna Samarth and aunt Nutan. Her father is Shomu Mukherjee and her mother is actress Tanuja. Popular multi-award-winning actress Kajol is her older sister and actor Ajay Devgan is her brother-in-law. She is also the cousin of famous actress... Rani Mukherjee.

Tanisha's paternal grandfather was a film director and producer who had left a great achievement in the Bombay film industry and was regarded as a stalwart. His wife Satirani Devi, Tanisha's grandmother, was the sister of three great film personalities: Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar and Kishore Kumar.Filmography
Year Film Role Co-stars Language Notes
20 Sssshhh... Mahek Gujral Prem Krishen, Dino Morea, Simone Singh Hindi
2004 Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao Tania Akshay Kapoor, Rashmi Nigam Hindi
2005 Tango Charlie Lachchi Bobby Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgan Hindi
Sarkar Avantika Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Amitabh Bachchan Hindi
Neal N Nikki Nikkita Bakshi Uday Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan Hindi
2007 Unnale Unnale Deepika Vinay Rai, Sadha Tamil Dubbed into Telugu as Neevalle Neevalle
2008 One Two Three Chandni Tusshar Kapoor, Esha Deol, Sameera Reddy Hindi
Kantri Priya Jr NTR, Hansika Motwani Telugu
Sarkar Raj Avantika Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan Hindi
2010 Tum Milo Toh Sahi Hindi Filming
Cameo appearance
Mukti Hasi Tanuja, Soumitra Chatterjee, Vidya Balan Bengali Filming

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