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Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, British India (present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India) to legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan & Teji Bachchan. He also has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a film star, in vain though, as film-makers preferred someone with a fairer skin, and he was not quite fair enough. But they did use one of his other assets, his deep baritone voice, which was used for narration and background commentary. He was successful in being cast in Saat Hindustani. He got his break in Bollywood after a letter of introduction from the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, as he was a friend of her son, Rajiv Gandhi. This is how Bachchan made an entry in Bollywood, starting with Zanjeer, co-starred with his future wife Jaya Bhaduri, and since then there has been no looking back.
He married Jaya Bhaduri, an accomplished actress in her own right, and they had two children, Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta is married, lives a non-filmy life and has two children.
Being friends with Rajiv Gandhi, got him to decide to run for seat in the Indian National Congress (political party) from his home town but had to leave mid-term because of controversies, particularly after Rajiv and he were implicated in the now infamous "Bofors" case along with the U. K. based Hinduja Brothers.
After a four year break, he was back in the unsuccessful Mrityudaata (1997), a comeback which the actor wanted to forget. Critics written him off but his career was saved with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998). But four flops in 1999 and incurring debt of over 90 crore rupees of his sinking company ABCL saw him at an all-time low. To make matters worse, after the defeat of the Congress party, Bachchan lost considerable political support, the opposition made him a target, and his credit rating deteriorated to such an extent that a leading nationalized bank, Canara Bank, sued him for outstanding loans. He did bounce back, presenting the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire called Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000). After a series of hits with Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Baghban (2003) and Khakee (2004), Bachchan is showing no signs of slowing down and proving the critics wrong once again.
Amitabh and Jaya were interested in getting their son Abhishek married to Karisma Kapoor, the daughter of Babita and Randhir Kapoor, they went through a formal engagement, but later broke it off.
The former Miss World and Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek, were formally engaged on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence in Juhu, Bombay, with the marriage taking place at the Bachchan residence on April 20, 2007.
On November 16, 2011, he became a Dada (paternal grandfather) when Aishwarya gave birth to a daughter in a Mumbai Hospital. He is already a Nana (maternal grandfather) to Navya and Agastye - Shweta's children.
He continues to be one of the busiest actors and singers in Bollywood as well as on TV, as can be seen from the commercials that he appears on, especially on Sahara One. Looks like there are no limits for this super-star and once the "Angry Young Man" of Bollywood.- Actor
- Director
Vijay Raaz was born and raised in Delhi where he attended Kirori Mal College. While at college he was a part of the dramatic society The Players. He also appeared in plays at the National School of Drama. He decided to focus on a film career and moved to Mumbai where he received a role in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle. Naseeruddin Shah had seen him perform at the NSD and recommended him to Mahesh Mathai for Bhopal Express and to Mira Nair for Monsoon Wedding. After the success of Monsoon Wedding, Raaz received many roles. His first mainstream film cast as the leading actor was Raghu Romeo, a box office success where Raaz depicts the life of a confused lower-class Indian fellow. He came into light for his memorable performance in the movie Run. In which his Kauwa Biriyaani act became highly acclaimed. His performance in the movie got the cult status and was praised by the masses. He also played a major role in the film Delhi belly, where he played a drug mafia. As a villain in the movie he has received much critical applause for his performance.- Actor
- Producer
Faisal Malik was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for Panchayat (2020), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Revolver Rani (2014).- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
Born in Allahabd, India, Anshuman Jha is an Indian Film & Theatre Actor based out of Mumbai. He is best known for his work in his debut Feature Film "Love, Sex Aur Dhokha" as the protagonist Rahul & the 2014 Political Satire "Yeh hai Bakrapur". He was rated as one of the Top 10 Bollywood Actors of 2010 by Rediff.com.
His body of work on stage is impressive. He made his professional stage debut at age 14 at Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre in a play titled "Jhagrapoor". He has over the years worked with many Indian Theatre Directors such as Quasar Padamsee, Jaimini Pathak, Joy Fernandes, amongst others. He represented India at the Contact World Theatre Festival at Manchester in 2010 in a Devised Production "Dirty Talk". He specializes in physical Theatre & is also a trained dancer.
Having Graduated in Economics from Mumbai's prestigious St.Xavier's College, he was also voted as the "Advertising Face of the Year 2011" by CNBC-TV18's Storyboard for having been part of many award Winning Commercial campaigns including TataSky, Pepsi, Brooke Bond Red Label, amongst others.- Khushi Dubey is an Indian film and television actress. She has acted in various TV shows like Naaginn, Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Kasamh Se and Rakhi, Atoot Rishtey Ki Dor. She also played in the 2013 film Bombay Talkies as Naman Jain's sister. She also played the role of Putlu Mehra in the 2015 film Dil Dhadakne Do. She is now playing the lead role in OTT show Aashiqana.
- Actor
- Composer
Siddharth Nigam was born on 13 September 2000 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor and composer, known for Dhoom 3 (2013), Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat (2015) and MahaKumbh (2014).- Nidhi Singh was born on 1986 in Allahbad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She studied from St. Mary's Convent Inter College in Allahabad. Her father Birendra Singh is an Indian Railway personnel and mother Rashmi Singh. Nidhi has an elder brother Rishabh Singh and a younger brother Shashwat Singh, who is a Hindi and Tamil singer. She was known for her character as Tanya Nagpal in Permanent Roommates, an Indian web series created by The Viral Fever and Biswapati Sarkar in (2014-16).
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- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kumar Kanchan Ghosh was born on 9 March 1967 in Allahabad, India. He is an actor and director, known for Motor-mechanic Phulwa ki kamaal Kahani (2011), Shwet (2011) and Article 370 (2024).- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Tigmanshu Dhulia was born on 3 July 1967 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and actor, known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011).- Director
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- Producer
Anubhav Sinha was born on 22 June 1965 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Article 15 (2019), Mulk (2018) and Thappad (2020).- Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, India. He was the son of Swaroop Rani and Motilal Nehru, a wealthy lawyer and a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement. The Nehru family belonged to the saraswat Brahmin caste. Nehru graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University and came back to India in 1912. In 1916, by his parents' arrangement, he married 17-year-old Kamala from a Kashmiri business family in Delhi. He became the top political leader of the Indian National Congress Party along with his mentor, Mohandas K. Gandhi.
Nehru and his family made transformations in their upper class lifestyle. They followed Gandhi and abandoned fashionable British clothes and expensive possessions. Nehru and his family adopted the native language of Hindu, or Hindustani for their common use. Nehru also wore a khadi kurta and a Gandhi cap as an Indian nationalist uniform. When Nehru's father joined the Swaraj Party in opposition to Gandhi, Jawaharlal stayed with Gandhi. Together they led the nation of India to independence in 1947.
Nehru signed the first constitution of independent India in 1949. He was an outstanding public speaker. He served as the first Prime Minister of India from 1947 until May 27, 1964, the day he died. He was one of the founders of the international non-aligned movement. - Additional Crew
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (19 November 1917 - 31 October 1984) was an Indian politician and a central figure of the Indian National Congress. She was the 3rd prime minister of India and was also the first and, to date, only female prime minister of India. Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the 1st prime minister of India. She served as prime minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984, making her the second longest-serving Indian prime minister after her father.- Actor
- Music Department
Aditya Srivastav was born on 21 July 1968 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Black Friday (2004), C.I.D. (1998) and Haseen Dillruba (2021). He has been married to Manasi Srivastava since 2003. They have two children.- Rehana Sultan was born on 19 November 1950 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Dastak (1970), Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984) and Putt Jattan De (1983). She was previously married to B.R. Ishara.
- Writer
- Director
- Actress
Jaddanbai was born in 1892 in Allahabad, North-Western Provinces, British India. She was a writer and director, known for Madam Fashion (1936), Hriday Manthan (1936) and Moti Ka Haar (1937). She died on 8 April 1949.- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was an Indian Hindi-language poet and writer of the Nayi Kavita literary movement of early 20th century Hindi literature. He was born in a Hindu Srivastava Kayastha family, in Babupatti village in the Pratapgarh district, in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, in British India. Bachchan is famously known for his early work, Madhushala, which was published in 1935. He is the father of mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan and grandfather of actor Abhishek Bachchan. In 1976, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for his service to Hindi literature.- Vedita Pratap Singh was born on 9 October 1987 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Mumbai 125 KM 3D (2014), Shaabash! You Can Do It (2009) and Lights! Camera! Murder! (2021).
- Dayashankar Pandey was born on 19 November 1965 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Swades (2004), Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) and Haseen Dillruba (2021).
- Abhishek Nigam was born on 13 September 1997 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for India's Daughter (2015), Hero Gayab Mode On (2020) and Panipat (2019).
- Shruti Srivastava was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is known for Dharavi Bank (2022), Hiccups and Hookups (2021) and Kaushiki (2018).
- Roshni Walia was born on 20 September 2001 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Tara From Satara (2019), Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap (2013) and Khauff Begins... Ringa Ringa Roses (2013).
- Shree Radhe Khanduja was born on 9 March 1995 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Goutham Nanda (2017), The Indian Post Graduate (2018) and Punishment (2021).
- Pravisht Mishra was born on 3 March 1994 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Banni Chow Home Delivery (2022), Suryaputra Karn (2015) and Barrister Babu (2020).
- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Indrani Mukherjee was born on 1 March 1942 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Bharat Milap (1965), Naunihal (1967) and Wedding Celebration (1962).- Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 - 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is widely considered as the greatest field hockey player of all time. Chand is most remembered for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and 1936) in field hockey, during an era where India was the most dominant team in Hockey.
Known as "The Wizard" for his superb ball control, Chand played his final international match in 1948, having scored more than 400 goals during his international career. The Government of India awarded him the third highest (then second highest) civilian honor of Padma Bhushan in 1956. His birthday is celebrated as National sports day in India (August 29th). - Music Department
Tripti Shakya (born 5 August 1976) is an Indian playback singer who is best known for her work in Bhojpuri and Hindi films industries. Notable among her discography are the films Barood (2011), Jaan Tere Naam (2012), Ghulami (2015) and Kutumb the Family (2017) . Tripti has rendered her voice for Hindi films like "Pyar ke bokhar", Barood, Sajan chale sasural, Insaaf, Chattan, Suhagan, and Bhojpuri films like Piritiya ke Dushman, Maayi Jaisan bhauji hamar, Thave wali maiya, etc. Her album "kabhi Ram Banke Kabhi Shyam banke" achieved a great success worldwide.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
S.F. Hasnain was born on 12 January 1912 in Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. S.F. was a director and producer, known for The College (1943), Bhai-Bahen (1943) and Dil (1946). S.F. died on 9 July 1956 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.- Vikas Swarup was born in 1963 in Allahabad, India. He is a writer, known for Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Six Suspects and Beijing Safari.
- Chandresh Singh was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for Child Bride (2008), Suhani Si Ek Ladki (2014) and Kavya - Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon (2023).
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Sibtain Fazli was born on 9 July 1916 in Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. He was a director and producer, known for The College (1943), Bhai-Bahen (1943) and Dupatta (1952). He died on 25 July 1985 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
S.F. Mabood Fazli otherwise known as Syed Fazle Mabood Fazli was born in Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. He was a part of the Fazli Brothers film production. Alongside his siblings, S.F. Hasnain, Sibtain Fazli, Fazal Ahmad Karim Fazli (F.A. Karim Fazli), and Masood Fazli he would assist in producing, directing, and writing movies.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
Himanshu Dubey was born on 23 April 1988 in Allahabad, India. Himanshu is a cinematographer and editor, known for Shantaram (2022), Hello (2023) and Reporters (2015).- Mitzi McKenzie was born on 18 November 1934 in Allahabad, India. She is an actress, known for 1984 (1984), Doctor Who (1963) and Anne of Green Gables (1972).
- Visual Effects
- Director
- Producer
Vishvendra Rai was born on March 22, 1992 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an Indian Filmmaker, Film Producer based in Gurgaon working in Indian and International Hollywood Film Industry. He is a Director known for When Devil Visits (2018), Snow Brings Blood (2018) and Disturbed Pattern (2019). His Short Horror Film The Rotter (2017) was an Official Selection at Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, 2018, USA. He was formerly into Visual Effects and has worked as an uncredited VFX trainee intern on big budget Hollywood Blockbusters like The Avengers (2012) and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011). He is the Founder and Brand Owner of VishX Fashion and VWish Films Production.- Director
- Producer
S.U. Sunny was born on 9 November 1915 in Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. S.U. was a director and producer, known for Mela (1948), Kohinoor (1960) and Uran Khatola (1955). S.U. died in 1966 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.- Abhimanyu Sharma was born on 5 September 1928 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Don (1978), Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) and Crime and Punishment (1974).
- Swatilekha Sengupta was born on 22 May 1950 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She was an actress, known for Dharmajuddha (2022), City of Joy (1992) and The Home and the World (1984). She was married to Rudraprasad Sengupta. She died on 16 June 2021 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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- Director
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Surinder Singh was born in 1951 in Allahabad, India. Surinder is a producer and director, known for Unstable Minds (2002), Harphool Mohini (2022) and Udeekan Saun Diyan (1991).- Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was born on 18 August 1900 in Allahabad, North-Western Provinces, British India. She died on 1 December 1990 in Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Mohammad Kaif was born on 1 December 1980 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Actress
Usha Joshi was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is known for Premika (1980), Special Branch (1969) and The Expert (1968).- Production Manager
- Visual Effects
- Editorial Department
Sunny Pratap Singh was born on 1 January 1995 in Allahabad, UttarPradesh, India. Sunny Pratap is a production manager, known for Jawan (2023), Animal (2023) and Harphool Mohini (2022).- Nitesh Yadav is an Indian social media influencer, Artist, Actor, and fashion model based in New Delhi, India. He was born on 12 February 1994.
Nitesh has done BCA and MCA in Computer Application. He is one of the most famous Indian fashion influencers on Instagram with millions of followers.
Nitesh Yadav is an Instagram sensation. He started his career by making videos on social media in a simple way. While on one hand, he used to make a lot of lipsync videos, on the other hand, he shares photographs of his muscular physique. - Director
- Writer
- Actor
Shivam Tiwari was born on 8 March 1996 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Perfectly Imperefect (2017), Question Mark (2020) and Flowers (2022).- Editorial Department
- Editor
- Visual Effects
Subhash Jaiswal was born on 1 January 1985 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an editor, known for Maximum (2012), Agyaat (2009) and Chitkabrey (2011).- Sound Department
- Music Department
- Composer
Chayan Dey was born on 6 April 1994 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Chayan is a composer, known for Sanju (2018), Cryptic Road (2016) and Pune Highway.- Cinematographer
- Director
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Ashok Kumar was born in 1942 in Allahabad, India. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil (1989), Abhinandana (1988) and Vetri Vizha (1989). He was married to Joythi. He died on 22 October 2014 in Chennai, India.- Make-Up Department
Zoya shaikh, is a renowned celebrity Hair & Makeup Artist and Educator, who is completely self taught, servicing her expertise in the industry since a decade.
Zoya Shaikh is the only self taught celebrity makeup artist who has proudly made her way to be a part of Milan Fashion week in Italy in 2018.
Having a software engineering background, she started her career in November 2012 and her creativity, brilliance and hard work lead her career to big achievements- Bombay times fashion week- Mr. India 2016
- Lakmé Fashion week for 6 consecutive years
- many award functions like- Iifa awards held in Madrid, zee cine awards, Filmfare, Mirchi awards, times lit fest,etc
- Shatakshi Swarnkar was born on 26 April 1994 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Bade Changay Ne Mere Yaar Kaminey (2014) and Nimki Mukhiya (2017).
- Nicholas Tannar was born on 19 September 1901 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for The Flaw (1955), The Errol Flynn Theatre (1956) and The Trunk (1961).