Shiney Ahuja

Shiney Ahuja (born 15 May 1973) is an Indian actor, who won Filmfare Best Debut Award for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2006.
Early life
Shiney Ahuja was born in New Delhi. His father was in the Indian army.His early schooling was at St. Xavier's School, Ranchi, later , he studied at The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. His initial plans were to join the armed forces. While studying at Hansraj College University of Delhi from 1992-1996, he was attracted to Theater and joined the Barry Johns Acting School in Delhi.Sometime after 1996, he moved to Mumbai.
Career
Shiney Ahuja, before making his debut in films did modeling and some commercials.He then appeared in a music video for the British Asian band Stereo Nation.
He made his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi which debuted at various film festivals in 2004 and was released in theaters in 2005. The film won Shiney Ahuja rave reviews and was viewed as one of the best films of that year. In 2006 Ahuja was awarded Best male debut by Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards and Stardust Awards for his performance. He however grew more familiar with mainstream audiences with Karam (2005), where he starred alongside John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra.

He played lead role in the popular movie Mahesh Bhatt's Gangster.He acted in the filmed life story of Parveen Babi and Mahesh Bhatt "Woh Lamhe" in the year 2006 opposite Kangana Ranaut. The film was appreciated for its screenplay, Kangana's acting and the music by Pritam.
Upcoming Films
His upcoming films include Har Pall by Jahnu Barua.

Personal life
Shiney Ahuja is married to Anupam Ahuja. They have a daughter named Arshiya, born in 2007. He was sent to jail for rape case. And after few days he got bail. DNA test confirms Shiney Ahuja had sex with maid.
Awards
2006: Screen Awards: Most Promising Newcomer - Male - Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2006: Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2006: IIFA Awards: Best Debut- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2006: Stardust Awards: Best debut actor- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2007: IIFA Awards: Best Actor (Critics) - Gangster
2007: Society Young Achiever's Award - Gangster
2008: Kalakar Awards: Best actor - Khoya Khoya ChandFilmography
Film Year Role Other notes
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi 2003 Vikram Malhotra filmfare award for best male debutant
Sins 2005 Father William
Karam 2005 ACP Wagh Pratap Singh
Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow 2005 Tarun Haksar
Gangster 2006 Daya Shankar
Fanaa 2006 Suraj Ahuja special appearance
Zindaggi Rocks 2006 Dr.Suraj Rihan
Woh Lamhe 2006 Aditya Garewal
Life in a... Metro 2007 Akash
Bhool Bhulaiya 2007 Siddharth
Khoya Khoya Chand 2007 Zaffar
Hijack 2008 Vikram Madaan
Har Pall 2010 Rohit

Shamita Shetty

Shamita Shetty (Tulu: ಶಮಿತಾ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ) (born 2 February 1979) is an Indian actress. She is the younger sister of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty.
Early life
Shamita is the second and youngest daughter of Surendra and Sunanda Shetty. She was born in a traditional close-knit family that hails from the Bunt community of Udupi. Her parents are manufacturers of tamper-proof caps for the pharmaceutical industry and her native language is Tulu. Shamita Shetty attended St Anthony's Girls High School in Chembur, Mumbai. She graduated from Sydenham College
Career
Shetty made her debut in 2000 with the Yash Raj Films blockbuster Mohabbatein, which was directed by Aditya Chopra. Since Mohabbatein, she mostly found success in item numbers, including "Sharara Sharara" in Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2001) and "Chori Pe Chori" in Saathiya (2002). Later Shetty found success as an actress with her first solo-hit Zeher. She worked once with her sister Shilpa Shetty in Fareb in that same year. Currently she isn't working on any film. She was a guest on Bigg Boss (Season 3)on Colors TV. She opted out of the show for her sister Shilpa's marriage. She was out of the show on 14 November 2009 after staying for 7 weeks in the show on day 41. bbbb
FilmographyYear Title Role Other notes
2000 Mohabbatein Ishika
2002 Saathiya Cameo ("Chori Pe Chori") song
Raajjiyam Pooja Karthikeyan Tamil
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai Cameo ("Sharara Sharara") song
2003 Piliste Palakutha Student Telugu
2004 Wajahh: A Reason to Kill Ishita
Agni Pankh Anjana
2005 Fareb Ria
Zeher Sonia Mehra
Bewafaa Pallavi Supporting role
2006 Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse
2007 Cash Shania Main Role
Heyy Babyy Special Appearance in a song
2008 Naan Aval Adhu Geetha Tamil
Simultaneously made in Telugu as Adi Oka Idhi Le
Hari Puttar Special Appearance in a song
Tv Show
Bigg Boss Season 3

Sameera Reddy

Sameera Reddy (Telugu: సమీరా రెడ్డి, Hindi:समीरा रेड्डी; born 8 September 1982) is an Indianfilm actress.

Early life
Reddy was born 8 September 1982 in Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh to a Telugu family. Her father is in the transport business while her mother is a housewife. She has two sisters, Meghna Reddy and Sushma Reddy. She did her schooling at Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai and graduated from Sydenham College. .his boyfriends and lovers mahesh nainavaCareerReddy first appeared in ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas's "Aur Aahista" music video when she was a graduate. She caught the attention of Bollywood and was cast in a pivotal role in the 2002 Hindi film Maine Dil Tujhko Diya. In 2004, she appeared in Musafir.

Apart from doing Bollywood movies, Reddy had also appeared in quite a few Telugu and Tamil films. She appeared in the Tamil film Vaaranam Aayiram directed by Gautham Menon, which was a blockbuster. Reddy's acting and modest portrayal of a confident and down-to-earth girl Meghna earned her rave reviews.

Reddy is currently filming Malayalam movie opposite Mohanlal.

Filmography
Year Title Role Language Other notes
2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Ayesha Verma Hindi
2003 Darna Mana Hai Shruti Hindi
2004 Plan Sapna Hindi
Musafir Sam Hindi
2005 Jai Chiranjeeva Sailu Telugu
Narasimhudu Palakad Papa Telugu
No Entry Chachi (Beach Girl) Hindi Special Appearance
2006 Taxi Number 9211 Rupali Hindi
Ashok Anjali Telugu
Naksha Riya Hindi
2007 Fool and Final Payal Hindi
Ami, Yasin Ar Amar Madhubala Rekha Bengali
2008 Race Mini Hindi
One Two Three Laila Hindi
Kalpurush Supriya Bengali
Vaaranam Aayiram Meghna Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress
2009 Red Alert: The War Within Lakshmi Hindi
De Dana Dan Manpreet Hindi
2010 Aasal Sarah Tamil
Oru Naal Varum Meera Malayalam
Mahayoddha Rama Sita Hindi Post-production
Untitled Gautham Menon Project Sukanya Tamil Filming
2011 Race 2 Mini Hindi Pre-Production

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Arshad Warsi

Arshad Warsi (Hindi: अरशद वारसी, born 19 April 1968) is an Indian actor who debuted in 1996 with the film Tere Mere Sapne which was a success but he is best known for his role as "Circuit" in the comedy films Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006) and his role as Babban in Ishqiya (2010) which won him acclaim.
Early life and education
Warsi was born in Mumbai, India, and did his schooling at a boarding school, Barnes School, Deolali in Nashik district, Maharashtra. He was orphaned at the age of 14 and struggled for a living in Mumbai during his early days.
Early career
Financial circumstances forced Warsi to start work as a door-to-door cosmetics salesman at age 17. Later he worked in a photo lab. Meanwhile he had a keen interest in dancing and received an offer to join Akbar Sami's Dance group in Mumbai, which started his dancing and choreographing career. He also assisted Mahesh Bhatt in Thikana (1987) and Kaash (1987).

Then in 1991, he won the Indian dance competition, followed by the fourth prize in the Modern Jazz category in 1992 World Dance championship, London, at the age of 21. Soon, he started his own dance studio, 'Awesome' with that money and also formed a dance troupe. It was here, his future wife, Maria Goretti, a St. Andrews College student joined him, before she became a VJ. He was also associated with English theater group in Mumbai, choreographing shows for Bharat Dabholkar and got an opportunity to choreograph the title track for the film, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993).
Film career
He got his first offer to act in Amitabh Bachchan's production company, ABCL's first production Tere Mere Sapne in 1996. After its success, he acted in several other films over the next six years, but most of which failed to do well at the box office, till 2003, when he starred in the comedy film Munnabhai MBBS, which turned to be a huge box office success and gained him much critical acclaim and a nomination at the Filmfare Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting role. He has since appeared in several successful films such as Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), Salaam Namaste (2005) Golmaal, Kabul Express, Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006), the sequel to Munnabhai MBBS which also won him his first Filmfare Award under the category of Best Comedian. He also starred in hit films like Dhamaal (2007), Golmaal Returns (2008), and Ishqiya (2010).
His first film as a producer, Hum Tum Aur Ghost was released in 2010.

Warsi is starring opposite Sanjay Dutt in Munnabhai Chale Amerika, the third sequel to the much acclaimed Munnabhai MBBS (2003).

Television career

Warsi has made a mark for himself on the small screen as well. He hosted a popular award show Sabse Favourite Kaun for STAR Gold. He was the host of Bigg Boss, Season 1, the Indian version of the reality television series Big Brother which was aired on Sony. He was also the co-host of a dance show Razzmatazz on Zee TV
Personal life
Warsi married Maria Goretti on 14 February 1999.[5] They have a son named Zeke Warsi, born on 10 August 2004. Both Maria and Zeke made a special appearance in Salaam Namaste. On 2 May 2007, the couple had a baby girl named Zene Zoe Warsi.[6] During his school days, Warsi was a national level gymnast.[7]

Awards
2007: Filmfare Best Comedian Award - Lage Raho Munna Bhai
2007: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role - Lage Raho Munna Bhai
2005: GIFA Best Comedian Award - Hulchul

Filmography

Actor
Year Film Role Other Notes
1996 Tere Mere Sapne Ballu
1997 Betaabi Vicky/Chetan
1998 Mere Do Anmol Ratan Narinder (Naren)
Hero Hindustani Romi
1998 Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet Kishan
Trishakati Sagar Malhotra
2000 Ghaath Divakar Cameo
2001 Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao Rocky
Jeetenge Hum
2002 Jaani Dushman Abdul
2003 Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II Punit Sanyal
Munnabhai M.B.B.S. Circuit Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
2004 Hulchul Lucky
2005 Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye Manager S.R. Khan
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya Vicky
Sehar SSP Ajay Kumar
Salaam Namaste Ranjan 'Ron' Mathur Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Chocolate Tubby
Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi Fakira B.P.C.M. Special Appearance
2006 Golmaal Madhav Singh 'Madhu' Ghai
Lage Raho Munnabhai Circuit Winner, Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Chocolate Chip
Kabul Express Jai Kapoor (TV journalist - cinematographer)
Anthony Kaun Hai Champ
2007 Dhamaal Adi
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Shaan Ali Khan
2008 Sunday Ballu
Krazzy 4 Raja
Mr. White Mr. Black Kishan
Golmaal Returns ACP Madhav Singh Ghai
2009 Kisse Pyaar Karoon Siddharth (Sid)
Ek Se Bure Do Toti
Shortcut: The Con is on Raju
Zamaanat Suraj Delayed
2010 Ishqiya Babban
Hum Tum Aur Ghost Armaan
Munnabhai Chale Amerika Circuit Releasing on 27 August 2010
Golmaal 3 Madhav Filming

Producer
Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010)

Playback Singer
2006 - Lage Raho Munnabhai
2004 - Munnabhai M.B.B.S.

Hansika Motwani

Hansika Motwani (Hindi: हंसीका मोटवानी), born August 9, 1991, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India is an Indian actress and a former child actress.
Personal life
Hansika is currently enrolled in the 12th Grade doing A levels. She attends Podar International School. Hansika mainly speaks Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, English, Hindi and Tulu, although her native tongue is Sindhi. Her father is Pradeep Motwani, a businessman, and her mother is Mona Motwani, a dermatologist. She is learning Tamil as she is making her debut in a Tamil film industry. She wants to be a leading actress in Tamil also

Before Film Career
She began her TV journey on a serial called Shakalaka Boom Boom (a story about a boy named Sanju and his magic pencil). Simultaneously, she also acted a child's role in the Indian serial Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chaand, for which she had received an award for the Favorite Child Award at Star Parivaar Awards. She also appeared as one of the children in Koi Mil Gaya.Film careerHansika made her debut in Puri Jagannadh's Telugu film, Desamuduru, starring opposite Allu Arjun. The film is about a crime reporter who falls in love with a sannyasi, played by Hansika.She also has a Hindi film entitled He: The Only One in where she will be essaying the role of a killer, hell bent on taking revenge for her family.
Hansika made her debut as a leading actress in Bollywood with Himesh Reshammiya in Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story. She played the role of Himesh Reshammiya's lover Ria. The film was released on 29 June 2007 and became a hit mostly with the masses across India. This has paved the way for her to be called a promising newcomer.

Hansika made her debut as a lead actress in Kannada film Bindaas with Puneet Rajkumar.The film was released on 15 February 2008. She paired with Jr. NTR in the film Kantri which was released in May 2008. The film was a moderate hit. She is also making her Tamil film debut through Maapillai opposite actor Dhanush.
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Language Notes
2003 Escape from Taliban Guncha Hindi Child artist
Hawa Sanjana's daughter Hindi Child artistKoi... Mil Gaya Priya Six Hindi Child artist
Aabra Ka Daabra Pinky Hindi Child artist
2004 Jaago Shruti Hindi Child artist
Hum Kaun Hai Sara Williams Hindi Child artist
2007 Desamuduru Vaishali Telugu Winner, Filmfare Best Female Debut (South)
Aap Ka Surroor Ria Hindi Nominated, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
2008 Bindaas Preethi Kannada
Kantri Varalakshmi Telugu
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Ashima Kapoor Hindi
2009 Maska Meenu Telugu
Billa Priya Telugu Cameo role
Jayeebhava Anjali Narasimha Telugu
2010 Seetharamula Kalyanam Nandhini Telugu
Mappillai Tamil Filming
Ich Tamil Filming
Velayudham Tamil Pre-production
Television
Year Title Role Language Notes
1999 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Baavri Virani Hindi
1999 Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Tina Hindi
2003 Shaka Laka Boom Boom Karuna Hindi
2004 Hum 2 Hain Na Kareena / Koel Hindi
Karishma Kaa Karishma Tina Hindi

Adfilms (Commercials)
Hyundai Santro
she appeared in the ad of nirma replacing sonali bendre

Koena Mitra

Koena Mitra (born 7 January 1978) is an Indian actress and former model.
Early life
Koena Mitra was born in Kolkata, West Bengal to a Bengali family. Mitra attended South Point High School and Lady Brabourne College in Calcutta. Mitra was trained with the Mamata Shankar ballet troupe for 12 years.
Career
Modeling
While in college, Mitra pursued a career in modeling. Over the years, Koena has done commercials like ACP Whisky, Mirinda, Clinic All Clear, Maruti Alto. She is the winner of Gladrags Mega Model 2002. She later on went on to become the semi-finalist of Miss Intercontinental. She featured in quite a few music videos like Stereo Nation’s “Ishq”, “Aaj Ki Raat”, “Akh Teri”, “Channo” by Jassi.
Acting
Koena made her film debut in an item number in Ram Gopal Verma’s Road. This was followed by a small role in Musafir. Her lead role was in Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena directed by Suparn Verma opposite Fardeen Khan.Filmography
Road (2002), Sp.App in 'Khullam Khulla' Item Number
Dhool (2003), Special Appearance
Blackmail (2003)
Musafir (2004)
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005)
Shaadi No. 1 (2005), Special Appearance
Insan (2005)
Apna Sapna Money Money (2006)
Cash (2007)
Heyy Babyy(2007) Special Appearance
Agar (2007)
Anamika (2008)
Ayan (2009)
Asal (2009)

Rajpal Yadav

Rajpal Yadav (born 1970) is an Indian film actor, known for his comedy oriented roles.
Early life and education
Rajpal Yadav was born and brought up in Shahjahanpur, which is near by Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where he received his education.
He played in Shahjahanpur theatre in Uttar Pradesh before going to mumbai for theatre training in the Bhartendu Natya Academy. After completing a two year course there, he later went to the National School of Drama.Career
Rajpal came in Mumbai in 1996 to try his luck as an actor. He was a part of many rural theatrical plays in the North East belt.

He acted in the Doordarshan's television serial "Naurangilal" as the main protaganist who day dreams and as a result lands up in a comic situation. This was sequel to a similar television program on Doordarshan - "Mungerilal ki Haseen Sapane".

He went to a number of auditions but despite having an agent—he did not achieve much. It was Ram Gopal Varma who spotted Yadav in the audience of Mast and also in a small role as a server in a cafe. RGV who was impressed asked Rajpal to audition and gave him a very challenging role in Jungle.

However, Rajpal despite his success in the negative role—preferred comedic roles such as in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and went on to become a prolific comedian in Hindi films. His films include Hungama, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Chup Chup Ke, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri, Dhol to name a few.

Despite comedy being his main orientation, Rajpal has had leading character roles in films like Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon and Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh.

Personal life
He is married to Radha resident of Canada, and has a four year old daughter. He has appeared in over 80 films until now.

Filmography
Year/Release Date Film Role Notes
1999 Dil Kya Kare School's Watchman
1999-10-15 Mast Cafe boy
1999 Shool Porter
2000-07-14 Jungle Sippa (Terrorist)
2001 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Rampal Yadav/Chhota Vakeel
2001 Chandni Bar Iqbal Chamdi
2001 Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar Dada
2002 Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe Raj Naidu
2002 Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Lallan
2002 Company Joseph
2002 Lal Salaam Dhattu
2002 Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai ?
2002 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Thief at the parking lot
2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Munna (Bhaijaan's henchman) First Villain Role
2002 Chor Machaaye Shor Johnny - Shyam's friend
2002 Road Bhanwar Singh
2002 Maseeha Surajbhan's brother-in-law
2003 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook Chhotu
2003 The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Major's sidekick
2003 Haasil Chhutku
2003 Darna Mana Hai Apple vendor
2003 Hungama Raja
2003 Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon! Rajeshwar Singh (Raja)
2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho Guru
2004 Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara Tunda Bhai
2004 Love in Nepal Bunty Guide
2004 Insaaf: The Justice Kailu
2004 Aan: Men at Work Apte
2004 Garv: Pride and Honour 555 (informer)
2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Raj Purohit/Paul
2004 Taarzan: The Wonder Car Havaldar Sitaram
2004 Shart: The Challenge Bhootnath - Dhabha's brother
2004 Vaastu Shastra Rajpal (mad guy)
2005 Forgotten Showers Madhav
2005 Waqt: The Race Against Time Laxman
2005 Kyaa Kool Hai Hum Uma Shankar Tripathi
2005 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero Bhagat Ram Talwar
2005 Paheli Bhoja
2005 Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya Thapa
2005 Amar Joshi Shahid Ho Gaya Director's assistant
2005 Bye Bye Miss Goodnight Rajesh
2005 James Tony
2005 Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh Mithilesh Shukla
2005 Garam Masala Babban
2005 Shaadi No. 1 Purohit
2006 Tom, Dick, and Harry ?
2006 Apna Sapna Money Money Matha Prasad
2006 Love in Japan Chakra D. Dhari
2006 Malamaal Weekly Baj 'Bajey' Bahadur
2006 Shaadi Se Pehle 'Shayar' Kanpuri
2006 Darna Zaroori Hai Insurance Salesman
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Pappu
2006 Chup Chup Ke Bandya
2006 Ladies Tailor Chander
2006 Chashme Bahaddar ?
2006 Baabul Balraj's Chauffeur
2006 Bhagam Bhag Ghulam Lakhan 'Gullu' Singh "Taxi Driver in London"
2007 Kahani Gudiya Ki Taufiq
2007 Anwar Gopinath
2007 Undertrial Sagar Hussain
2007 Partner Chota Don
2007 Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag Rambhabhai
2007 Dhol Martan 'Maru' Damdere
2007 Go Jagtap Tiwari
2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa Chhote Pandit/Lal Hanuman
2008 Benaam ?
2008 Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa Santosh
2008 Krazzy 4 Gangadhar
2008 Bhoothnath Anthony
2008 Hastey Hastey Follow Your Heart Sunny Malhotra
2008 Mere Baap Pehle Aap Manu
2008 Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India Bhola Paswan
2008 God Tussi Great Ho Rangeela - Lottery Stall Owner
2008 C Kkompany Lambodhar Jha
2008 Chamku Hussain
2008 Jumbo Dildaar voice only
2009 Daddy Cool Andrew
2009 Chal Chala Chal Sunder
2009 Billu Jhalan Kumar
2009 Ek Se Bure Do ?
2009 Do Knot Disturb Mangu
2009 De Dana Dan Dagdu
2009 Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain Dilip completed
2009 Yeh Kushti Bhola Paswan completed
2009 Mirch Kashi post-production
2009 Fauj Mein Mauj ? post-production
2009 Chai Garam ? post-production
2009 Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai ? post-production
2010 De Dana Dan Bell Boy Released
2010 Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain Lallan Released
2010 Rann Anand Prakash Trivedi[Reporter] Released
2011 Partner 2 Chota Don