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- Manoj Pahwa is an Indian actor working predominantly in Hindi film and television. While he made his acting debut in the TV serial Hum Log (1984) in 1985, his career in the entertainment industry took off in the 1990s.
He then appeared in several other TV shows, such as Office Office (2000) and Home Shanti (2022). Since then, he has appeared in over 70 films in a career spanning over two decades.
Apart from TV shows, Pahwa has acted in numerous Bollywood films, ranging from comedies to dramas. He is known for his excellent comic timing and has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. Some of his notable films include Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Jolly LLB (2013), Housefull (2010), [linkl=tt0225515], Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Singh Is King (2008), Mulk (2018), and Article 15 (2019).
Over the years, Pahwa has won several awards for acting, including the International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Article 15. His role in Mulk (2018) also earned him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Apart from his acting career, Pahwa is a theatre actor and has worked with renowned theatre groups like the National School of Drama and the Delhi-based theatre group Asmita Theatre. Pahwa has also directed and produced several plays, including Ramleela and local projects of Doordarshan and Mandi House. - Kumud Mishra is an Indian actor, predominantly working in Hindi cinema. His father was a soldier in the Indian Army, which led Mishra to attend the Rashtriya Military School in Belgaum, Karnataka. After finishing school, he moved to Bhopal for his Bachelor of Arts degree.
Mishra always had a passion for the performing arts. School plays, directed by his teachers Pathare and Janardhan, were a source of inspiration for his acting career.
When Mishra moved to Bhopal, he became a Bharat Bhavan Cultural Centre member. There, he performed on stage with Sachin Tiwari, John Martin, Alakh Nandan, Bansi Kaul, and Satyabrata Rout, among others.
Following his tenure in Bhopal, Mishra finished his education at the National School of Drama in Delhi, earning his diploma in acting.
In 1995, Mishra made his television debut on Swabhimaan (1995), which was broadcasted on the DD National channel. His first movie, Sardari Begum (1996), marked the beginning of his career in cinema.
He played the role of Captain Kabir in the war action movie 1971 (2007), which won the National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in Hindi. Soon after, his career took off when he played a junior version of Rishi Kapoor's role in the sports drama Patiala House (2011).
The same year, he starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor in the award-winning romantic-musical Rockstar (2011).
Mishra has since acted in supporting roles for several award-winning films, including Filmistaan (2012), Raanjhanaa (2013), Rustom (2016), Airlift (2016), Sultan (2016), Jolly LLB 2 (2017), and Sooryavanshi (2021).
For his portrayal of Mehmood in Filmistaan (2012), Mishra won the IBNLive Movie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role.
In 2019, Mishra starred in the critically-acclaimed crime film Article 15 (2019) opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. For his role as Kisan Jatav, Mishra received two nominations for Best Supporting Actor.
The next year, Mishra starred in Thappad (2020) alongside Ratna Pathak Shah, where they played the lead character's parents. Mishra was nominated three times for the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in the movie.
Mishra played the titular role in the drama film Ram Singh Charlie (2020), for which he was nominated at the FOI Online Awards in 2021 for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Mishra joined the cast of Netflix's spy action movie Mission Majnu (2023). However, that was not his first foray into acting on OTT platforms, as he previously appeared in the Amazon Prime Video series Tandav (2021).
Despite the late start to Mishra's Bollywood career, he has been a prominent presence on stage for almost 20 years at Prithvi Theatre.
In 2013, he co-founded the theatrical group 'D for Drama' with two other members. His group produced the play Dhumrapaan, which was chosen for the 2017 META Awards. - Actress
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Taapsee Pannu was born on August 1, 1987 in Delhi, India. She made her acting debut with the 2010 Telugu film Jhummandi Naadam, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Since then, she has appeared in a number of critically acclaimed films such as Aadukalam, Vastadu Naa Raju and Mr. Perfect. Her Tamil film Aadukalam won six National Film Awards at the 58th National Film Awards. She has also worked in a Malayalam film and has been signed on for three Telugu films and several Hindi films. She was awarded Most Enthusiastic Performer-Female Award at the 2014 Edison Awards for her performance in the Tamil film Arrambam (2013). Taapsee went on to star in several commercially successful films including Pink (2016), Badla (2019) and Game Over (2019), and received critical acclaim for her performances in Naam Shabana (2017), Mulk (2018), Manmarziyaan (2018) and Saand Ki Aankh (2019).- Actress
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Neena Gupta is an Indian actress, producer, and director. Her repertoire of films includes art-house films, commercial films, and several international films as well.
Gupta attended The Lawrence School in Sanawar in Himachal Pradesh. And she pursued her graduation from Janki Devi Memorial College in Delhi. She earned her Master's degree in Sanskrit and completed her M.Phil in the same subject.
While studying at Janki Devi Memorial College in Delhi, Gupta started taking part in college plays. Gupta's first appearance on the big screen was in 1982 in Saath Saath (1982), an endearing love story directed by Raman Kumar.
In the same year, she was seen in the international film Gandhi (1982), based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough. She played the role of Gandhi's grandniece Abha in the film.
She followed it up with Yeh Nazdeekiyan (1982), helmed by Vinod Pande. The storyline was based on an extra-marital relationship.
In 1983, Gupta made her mark by acting in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), a dark satire directed by Kundan Shah that revolved around corruption in India.
She was next seen in Shyam Benegal's dark comedy Mandi (1983). She essayed the role of a classical dancer in the film that centred around politics and prostitution in society.
In Trikal (Past, Present, Future) (1985), another movie helmed by Shyam Benegal, she played the role of a maid who acted as a medium for seances.
She went on to act in Aruna Raje's Rihaee (1988), a film that dealt with women's choice and sexual frustration when faced with male promiscuity.
Her next international appearance on the big screen was in The Deceivers (1988), an adventure movie helmed by Nicholas Meyer that starred Pierce Brosnan, Shashi Kapoor, and Saeed Jaffrey.
In 1989, she was seen in Daddy (1989), a television movie directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Gupta appeared in a couple of Malayalam movies, such as Vasthuhara (1991) and Aham (1992).
In 1992, she acted in Bollywood action films like Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992), directed by Bharat Rangachary, and Balwaan (1992), directed by Deepak Anand.
In the same year, she appeared in The Seventh Horse of the Sun (1992), directed by Shyam Benegal.
Her acting in Woh Chokri (1994), directed by Subhankar Ghosh, won her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1993.
She also appeared in Badhaai Ho (2018), a comedy-drama helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma Amit Ravindernath Sharma. She essayed the role of a middle-aged woman who gets pregnant. Gupta won the Screen Award for Best Actress (Critics) 2019 and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress 2019 for her acting in this film.
She played the role of a mother in Hitesh Kewalya's romantic comedy Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020).
In 2022, she acted in the adventure drama film Misogyny (2009), directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, and Boman Irani in lead roles.
Gupta has been a part of several TV series, including Gul Gulshan Gulfam (1987), Junoon (1994), Saans (1999), and Panchayat (2020).- Actor
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Rajat Kapoor, born in Delhi, India, is a multifaceted artist known for his contributions as an actor, director, and writer in Indian cinema. He has established himself as a versatile performer, equally adept at portraying intense and comedic roles.
Rajat Kapoor began his career in the world of theater, where he gained recognition for his talent and passion for storytelling. His transition to the silver screen happened with films like "Khayal Gatha" (1989) and "Raat Ki Lekin" (1992). However, he rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with critically acclaimed films like "Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One" (1997), "Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekh Mudh Mudh Ke" (1997), and "Bhopal Express" (1999).
Known for his distinctive style and unconventional choices, Rajat Kapoor carved a niche for himself in the industry. One of his notable directorial ventures is the film "Raghu Romeo" (2003), which received widespread acclaim for its unique narrative and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He continued to make a mark as a director with films like "Mixed Doubles" (2006), "Mithya" (2008), and "Ankhon Dekhi" (2014).
Rajat Kapoor's acting prowess shines through in films such as "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001), where he played a memorable supporting role. He also appeared in critically acclaimed movies like "Bheja Fry" (2007), "Kapoor & Sons" (2016), and "Lipstick Under My Burkha" (2016).
Apart from his contributions to cinema, Rajat Kapoor is recognized for his work in the theater circuit. His distinctive approach to storytelling, often blending humor with thought-provoking themes, has garnered him a dedicated fan base.