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Patrick Barr, born into a judicial family in British India in 1908, was active for more than half a century on the stage, screen and, later, very successfully on television.
Tall and distinguished, the son of a judge and (in retirement) theatrical manager, Barr was educated at Radley and Trinity College, Oxford, winning a "blue" in the 1929 University Boat Race.
Having first worked as an engineer, he made the move to acting at the comparatively late age of twenty-five. His West End stage debut, followed in 1936 in a production of "The Country Wife" at the Old Vic. The following year, he made his debut on the New York stage.
During the Second World War, he was a conscientious objector serving with a Free French ambulance unit in North Africa. For his bravery, he was awarded the Croix de Guerre.
On his return to the United Kingdom, he resumed his acting career in a revival of Noël Coward's "Private Lives" at the Apollo Theatre. For the next fifteen years, he appeared almost non-stop on the West End Stage, the longest-running being "Like a Dove", in which he played "Lord Dungavel" for over two years. By the mid 1950s, the popularity of television was growing dramatically and Barr became more widely-known as a result, twice becoming "Television Actor of the Year".
In 1970, he made a strong return to the stage, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company for the season at Stratford. He played the ghost in "Hamlet", "Alonso" in "The Tempest" and "Escalus" in "Measure for Measure".
His first film, The Merry Men of Sherwood (1932) was the first of numerous character parts and, while never attaining first billing as he had on the stage and television, his talents were always in demand.
Patrick Barr died aged 77 on August 29 1985.- Actress
- Writer
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Ketaki Narayan was born in Akola, Maharashtra, India. She is known for Budgie (2021), Athang (2022) and Under World (2019).- Director
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Nawab Faizi Khan, originally named Mohammad Fazil Khan, is rapidly becoming a celebrated name in Indian music. From Akola, Maharashtra, he hails from a Muslim (Lodhi) family. His remarkable journey from modest beginnings to becoming a renowned playback singer and live performer is a testament to his unwavering dedication and passion for music. Alongside his musical achievements, Nawab Faizi Khan is also a postgraduate, holding a Master of Commerce degree from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.
Nawab Faizi Khan's musical journey began at the Candid Music Studio in Akola, where he dedicated himself to learning basic musical instruments and advancing his training in Indian Classical Music. The nurturing environment and encouragement from his colleagues at Candid Music Studio were crucial in shaping his early career.
In 2019, Nawab Faizi Khan's talent was spotlighted when he performed at an event honoring the legendary poet Dr. Rahat Indori Sahab, sharing the stage with his mentor, Dr. Tariq Faiz. This performance marked a pivotal moment in his career, highlighting his exceptional versatility and singing prowess.
Today, Nawab Faizi Khan is a household name in Vidarbha and across India. His music has attracted a vast following on platforms such as Wynk Music, JioSaavn, and Spotify. His YouTube channel, "Nawab Faizi Khan," has further extended his reach, allowing him to connect with an even broader audience.
Drawing inspiration from the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab, Nawab Faizi Khan has carved out a unique niche in the music industry. Key figures such as his Ustad Ramiz Faiz, Gaurav Bhosale, Tariq Faiz, Abuzar Sufi, and his brothers Alfaddy and Wellbro21 have been instrumental in his journey, providing unwavering support and belief in his talent.
Nawab Faizi Khan's rise to fame is not only due to his immense talent but also the robust support system provided by his family. His father, Aminur Rehman Khan, (President of the Akola Mahanagar Auto Deal Association), and his mother, Rumana Parveen, a (housewife), have been steadfast supporters. His brother, Zahid Alam Khan, (District President of the Akola Samajwadi Party Mulayam Singh Youth Brigade), and (President of the Sultan Ibrahim Khan Lodhi Yuva Munch in Akola, Maharashtra), has also played a significant role in his journey.
As an independent artist, Nawab Faizi Khan continues to mesmerize audiences with his captivating performances, solidifying his place as one of India's most versatile and beloved singers. His journey is a shining example of how passion, dedication, and the right support can lead to extraordinary success in the music industry.- Music Department
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Vasantrao Deshpande was born on 2 May 1920 in Murtijapur, Akola, Maharashtra, India. He was an actor, known for Vahininchya Bangdya (1953), Chimani Pakhre (1952) and Iye Marathi Che Nagri (1965). He died on 30 July 1983 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.- Music Department
Rohit Gopal Khandelwal (born: 30th Dec 2002) is a Indian Stock Market Trader & Investor. Rohit started preparing for his graduation from Hislop College, but since 10th he was interested in stock market and crypto trading and he was less interested in studies.
He realized his passion for stock market when he was 16 and joined the stock market when he turned 19. He started doing his own trading without any success. He Focus More on Trading Rather than Studies.
Rohit had full support from his parents in his trading journey, his parents never even Forced him to study. Rohit belongs to a middle class family and there are very few such middle class children who take big risks at a young age, like skipping studies, ignoring jobs.
Rohit belongs to a Marwari family and Marwaris often think of rejecting jobs and starting their own business. Once Rohit Said ," Naukri sirf Aapki Zaroorate Puri karti hai , Khwaab nhi ".
Rohit repeatedly saw huge losses in his trading and then took a break from trading for some time. Now it was time to learn more, so he started Trading Class at Trader Trading Academy whose founder is Abhishek Mahankal, A Trader with 10+ Years of experience. Abhishek Sir showed Rohit the path to be successful, now Rohit mixed up Sir's ideas with his own ideas and created a successful strategy.
Rohit was born in Akola , Maharashtra on 30th December 2002 , He is son of Gopal Khandelwal And Sarita Khandelwal.. Rohit Completed his Schooling from Eastern Point Convent , Nagpur, where he showed his interest in chess and played at district and national level.- Director
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Ajinkya Bhagwat better known as Ajinkya Bhagwat musician , is an Indian musician and actor. Ajinkya Bhagwat was introduced to the music industry by launch his first soundtrack "Acoustic version" on SoundCloud first. Afer some days Ajinkya Bhagwat release music on different music platforms like Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple Music, (Tunes, Amazon Music, JioSaavan and many others international platforms like Deezer, Tidal and Napster. You get Ajinkya Bhagwat music on TIk Tok, Instagram or Facebock, library also.
Ajinkya Bhagwat was born on 27th March 2001 in Akola Maharashtra. He's passion came up when he entered as Music Producer at an age of 19.- Composer
- Music Department
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Anand Modak was born on 13 May 1951 in Akola, State of Bombay, India. He was a composer, known for Ghayaal (1993), Disha (1992) and Divasen Divas (2006). He died on 23 May 2014 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.