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- Janki Bodiwala was born on 30 October 1995 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Chhello Divas: A New Beginning (2015), Daud Pakad and Shaitaan (2024).
- Pratik Gandhi is an Indian theatre and film actor who primarily works in Gujarati theatre and cinema. He is widely recognized for playing Harshad Mehta in the 2020 Sony LIV biographical series Scam 1992. Pratik Gandhi was born in Surat to parents who were teachers. He studied at Surat where he was involved in theatre arts. He graduated in Industrial Engineering in Jalgaon North Maharashtra University Maharashtra and started working as an engineer in Reliance Industries in day time and doing theatre in evening. He worked with National Productivity Council in Satara, Pune and later also worked for a multinational corporation in Mumbai. Pratik Gandhi fell in love with television and theatre actress Bhamini Oza and they got married in 2009. Miraya, their daughter was born in 2014. He also has a younger brother, Punit Gandhi, who is a designer by profession, but has also lent his voice in the movie Love Ni Bhavai in the song "Athadaya Kare Che". He received an opportunity to work in a Gujarati play Aa Paar Ke Pele Paar with Firoz Bhagat, Apara Mehta, Vipra Rawal which was about to open in a short period. The play was commercially successful. He was landed a role performing with another stalwart of Gujarati theatre, Manoj Shah. He received a role in the Gujarati film Bey Yaar (2014) which became commercially and critically successful. He continued to work in theatre with several hit plays like Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon, Hu Chandrakant Bakshi as well as Ame Badha Sathe To Duniya Laiye Mathe, in which he played multiple roles. He was included in the Limca Book of Records with his play Mohan's Masala; a monologue performed in three languages, English, Hindi and Gujarati on the same day. He played a lead role in his next Wrong Side Raju (2016), which also became commercially and critically successful. The film went on to win the National Award for Best Gujarati Film. His biographical drama web series, Scam 1992 (2020) depicting stock broker Harshad Mehta became a blockbuster.
- She is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se (2006) which aired on Zee TV. Prachi is the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India.
Prachi was born in Surat, Gujarat. She studied in St Joseph Convent, Panchgani and completed her schooling till ninth grade in Surat. After that, she went to Pune for higher studies. She studied at Sinhagad college, Kondhwa, Pune.
She started her career with a short modeling workshop. She was in Pune for higher studies and had almost finished her junior college when her pictures were sent to Balaji Telefilms who called her for audition. She was 17 when she left her studies and started her career with Kasamh Se.
Prachi starred in the serial Kasamh Se (2006) on Zee TV that got her fame. She left Kasamh Se on 15 April 2008 and was replaced by Gurdeep Kohli, after being burnt and drowned in episode 562. Kasamh Se (2006) ended 12 March 2009. In the last episode, Prachi Desai made a special appearance as the former Bani. She also did a two day cameo in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, which was aired on Star Plus. She played a school student in Prerna's school.
On 7 September 2007, Prachi entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian version of America's dancing show, Dancing With The Stars, with choreographer Deepak Singh. She was eliminated on 10 November 2007. However, she entered the contest again via the wild-card entry on 23 November 2007. Prachi then landed a spot in the grand finale of the dance show on 15 December 2007 and won the first place amongst the contestants. She was awarded the dancing star of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2. It was alleged that she was made to return as a wild card entry in spite of her elimination due to a direct intervention from her close personal friend, Ekta Kapoor, though the channel denied the allegations.
Prachi also competed in a tribute show to Jhalak competition called Dard-e-Disco, alongside other former contestants, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television Asia on 31 December 2007. - Writer
- Director
- Actor
Anees Bazmee was born on November 1, 1962 in a remote town of Modasa in Gujarat, India. Born to an Urdu poet Abdul Hameed 'Nerang' Bazmee and housewife Khatoon Begum, he realized his cinematic inclination at a very early age. He started working as a Child artist at the tender age of 12 and showcased his acting chops in films like 'Bhayanak' and 'Kitab'. He was greatly applauded for his portrayal of young Shatrughan Sinha in 'Naseeb'.
Poetry and lyricism courses through his blood and he credits his father for passing his hold over words to him. At age 13, in the year 1976, he landed in Mumbai to follow his dreams of being a filmmaker. He dabbled in a number of jobs in his initial years viz, art direction, editing and sound recording to gain hands on experience and knowledge about the workings of the industry and filmmaking. He worked as an assistant writer to some of the most prominent writers of that time mainly Mr Ravinder Pippat and Jainendra Jai. During these years, the desire to become a director took root in his heart.
His consistent hard work and belief in himself turned this desire into reality when in 1982, he worked alongside the legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor in the film 'Prem Rog' as an assistant director. Thereafter he assisted many more eminent Bollywood directors and ghost-wrote for more than 15 films.
In 1990, the film 'Swarg' starring superstars Rajesh Khanna and Govinda marked Anees Bazmee's debut as a screenplay writer. A certified box-office hit, the film received critical acclaim for its spectacular writing. He was soon engulfed by writing projects and delivered consecutive hits, each one bigger than the last, like 'Shola Aur Shabnam', 'Raja Babu', 'Aankhen', 'Deewana Mastana', 'Bol Radha Bol', 'Laadla' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge', to mention a few. He has earned the title of being the most prolific writer among his generation, penning over 60 films in Hindi, Tamil and Marathi across varied genres including comedy, romance, suspense, thriller, action, etc.
In the year 1995, his long overdue aspiration of being a full-fledged director was fulfilled. He wrote and directed the box-office success film 'Hulchul' which starred Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Vinod Khanna. In 1998, he delivered his next blockbuster 'Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha', once again starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol. The film 'Deewangee' followed in 2002. In 2005, he created a revolutionary wave in Indian Cinema with the comedy film 'No Entry'. This film permanently marked him as one of the most accomplished directors of recent times. The following years saw him breaking records with hit after hit movies like 'Welcome','Singh is Kinng' and 'Ready', to name a few.
A writer-director of great virtuosity, Anees Bazmee has worked with an illustrious set of stars like Irrfan Khan, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Govinda, Paresh Rawal and Nana Patekar among others. He has also maintained prolonged and healthy relations with highly regarded production houses like UTV, Boney Kapoor Productions, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Baba Films, Firoz Nadiadwala and Studio 18.
A career traversing over three and a half decades and counting, he has mastered the art of filmmaking and has captured millions of hearts through his storytelling, all over the world. He has made people cry, fall in love and fall off their seats laughing. Truly a master, he has carved a niche for himself in the world of blockbuster and entertainment of Indian cinema.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Sofia Ansari was born on 30 April 1996 in Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for MX TakaTak Fame House (2020), Ravneet Singh: Billo's Town (2021) and Vahal No Dariyo (2020).- Bindu was born on April 17th in the Gujerati-speaking Desai family, consisting of her film producer dad, Nanubhai, and stage actress mom, Jyotsna.
Due to her Bollywood connections she was able to find a niche in movies as early as 1962 with 'Anpadh' in which she plays the 'well educated' daughter of an 'illiterate' Mala Sinha. But the real meaty and negative role came her way with 'Do Raaste' in which she plays the wife of Prem Chopra, and the movie that type-cast her in as a vamp was 'Kati Patang' with 'Meraaa Naam has Shabnam, Pyar Se Log Mujhey Shaboo Kahete Hain...' in which she belittles and then blackmails Asha Parekh - a song that is still popular and has also been remixed.
Quite unlike her screen characters, Bindu's life was not an easy one, especially at the age of 13 when her dad passed away, leaving the onus on her to fend for the rest of the Desai family.
She got married to Champaklal Zaveri, who supported her talents and encouraged her to continue to act in movies.
She has acted in over 160 movies in a career that spanned from 1962 through on to the 2004 hit 'Main Hoon Na'.
Bindu is now a Bollywood legend, a vamp, a character actress, a stern mother-in-law, a dancer, a singer, a seductress but above all - an excellent actress. - Actress
- Writer
Jayati Thakkar was born on 10 January 1997 in Gujarat, India. She is an actress and writer, known for Lady Jasoos Nuefliks (2021), Lonely Girl (2020) and Kotha (2021).- Shraddha Musale was born on 7 January 1984 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for C.I.D. (1998), All the Best: Fun Begins (2009) and Adaalat (2010). She has been married to Deepak Tomar since 29 November 2012.
- Dilip Joshi is famous for his character of Jethalal Gada in the popular comedy show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma". He earned several accolades for his performance in the show.
Joshi was born on 26 May 1968 into a Gujarati Brahmin family from the Gosa village of Porbandar. He is married to Jaymala with whom he has a daughter Niyati and son Ritwik.
Joshi he has appeared in several Gujarati dramas, one of them being Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari with Sumeet Raghavan and Amit Mistry, the trio known for their television show Shubh Mangal Savadhan.
Apart from TMKOC, Joshi starred in the shows like Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh, Hum Sab Ek Hain, Shubh Mangal Savadhan, Kya Baat Hai, Daal Mein Kala and Meri Biwi Wonderful, Agadam Bagdam Tigdam etc.
He also appeared in films such as Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge and What's Your Raashee. - Manoj Joshi is an India film and television actor. Joshi began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He has also acted in over 60 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedic. His earliest well known serials include Chanakya, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Rau (Marathi), Sangdil, Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli, Khichdi (Occasional), Mura Raska Mai La (Marathi). This was followed by film roles in Sarfarosh (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played the well known Bala Thakur in the film. Joshi's break came as a comedian in the priyadarshan flick Hungama which was followed by Hulchul, Dhoom, Bhagam Bhag, Phir Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Billo Barber. Manoj Joshi is also in the Star Plus series Gulaal. His father is Navneet Joshi, and his younger brother was late actor Rajesh Joshi (d. 1998). Manoj Joshi hails from Adapodara Village, Near from Himatnagar City, District Sabarkantha, Gujarat.
- Actress
Nikita Soni is an Indian actress born in Rajasthan and grown up in Gujarat. She studied in MTM Girls high school , Rajasthan and graduated from Cadakiya College (Gujarat). She has worked with many films like I know you , Moh,Katrina Kaif ki Ajeeb Dastan, Sixteen Fight Against Ragging, Ramli Rikshaw wali, Suhaag.- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Indraneil Sengupta is an Indian model and film and television actor. He moved to Mumbai to work in the entertainment industry.
Sengupta began his modelling career in the 90s and was one of the finalists in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 1999. He went on to appear in brand advertisements for VIP Frenchie, Tata Indigo Marina car, and Aquafina. He also walked on the ramp for Rohit Bal and worked for choreographers like Achla Sachdev and Marc Robinson
Later, Sengupta appeared in music videos like Pal Pal Tere Yaad Sataye (2000) by Falguni Pathak, Chamak Cham Cham by Yesudas, and Koi Diya Jale Kahin (Rum Pum Bum) by Asha Bhosle
In 2004, he debuted in the Hindi film industry with Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004), alongside Shriya Saran, Aftab Shivdasani and Anupam Kher
In 2006, he was cast in the TV show Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Radha, Ek Shyaam (2006), where he met Barkha Bisht. In 2007, he and Bisht appeared as contestants on the dance show Nach Baliye 3 (2007). They tied the knot in 2008.
Sengupta appeared in the horror film 1920 (2008), playing Mohan Kanta, the antagonist. During this time, he also appeared in TV serials like Maayka: Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka (2007).
He played the lead role of Angshuman opposite Indrani Haldar in the popular Bengali film Angshumaner Chhobi (2009), the only Bengali movie to get entry into the Indian Panorama in Goa. He also won the Anandalok Fresh Face of the Year (male) award in 2009 for this movie.
Sengupta went on to feature in Bollywood movies like Mumbai Salsa (2007) and Kahaani (2012), as well as Bengali movies like Janala (2009), Jodi Ekdin (2010), Bedeni (2011) and Uro Chithi (2011), and System (2012).
In 2010, Sengupta starred in the Bengali movie Autograph (2010), playing the role of a young aspiring director. The film was a tribute to Satyajit Ray and Uttam Kumar. In 2012, he was featured in the Bengali movie Aparajita Tumi (2012), playing the role of a young Bangladeshi professor.
From 2015 to 2022, Sengupta appeared in several Bengali, Bangladeshi, Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu movies like Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor (2016), Boss 2 (2017), Aithe 2.0 (2018), Choices (2021), and Doctor G (2022).
Between 2015 and 2020, he also appeared in several TV shows like Episode #2.55 (2016), Nimki Mukhiya (2017), Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran (2019) and Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019). He featured in several web series like Tadap (2019), Karkat Rogue (2020), Aranyak (2021), Human (2022), The Fame Game (2022), and The Broken News (2022) as well.
Sengupta won the ITA Award for Idea Glamour Face of the Year Male in 2008 and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Bengali) for Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013) in 2014.- Music Artist
- Composer
- Music Department
Himesh is the son of Gujarati music director Vipin Reshammiya. He lost his elder brother at the age of 11, and decided to take up music as his career after the incident, to fulfill his father's wishes. He did his schooling at Hill Grange School in Peddar Road area, Mumbai. Himesh started his career with a production house which aired quite a few TV soaps on Doordarshan Ahmedabad and Zee TV.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Bhuvan Bam is an Indian comedian, and YouTube personality from Delhi, India. He is known for his YouTube comedy channel BB Ki Vines and work in The Bachelors of The Viral Fever & in Happi Fi's Bro Court. Bam has been a speaker at TEDxIIITD at IIIT Delhi and TEDxJUIT at Jaypee University of Information Technology in 2016.
Bam started his Internet career with sarcastic video of a news reporter who asked a woman insensitive questions regarding the death of her son due to the Kashmir floods, which got about 15,000 views on Facebook. His first video "I'm feeling horny" went viral in Pakistan, inspiring Bam to create his own YouTube channel on 21 June 2015. BB Ki vines is a YouTube channel whose short videos humorously depict the life of an urban teenager and his family. In October 2021, Bam released his first web series Dhindora which was named as 2nd most popular Indian web series of 2021 by IMDb.
Bhuvan Bam won the award for the Most Popular Channel on Youtube at the WebTVAsia Awards 2016 held in Seoul, South Korea. He was felicitated by the Hindustan Times at the first edition of their Game Changer Awards. In 2017 India won the YouTube Creator Summit golf competition, where the main contributor was BB Ki Vines.- Neha Mehta was born on 9 June 1978 in Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008), Bhabhi (2002) and Achanak 37 Saal Baad (2002).
- Actress
- Casting Director
Shruti Seth was born on 18 December 1977 in Gujarat, India. She is an actress and casting director, known for Fanaa (2006), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Kadakh (2019). She has been married to Danish Aslam since 2010.- Pooja Gor, born as Pooja Gaur in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, is a renowned Indian television and film actress. She is widely recognized for her exceptional portrayal of characters, with her breakout role being in the popular TV series "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya."
Hailing from a close-knit family, Pooja is the daughter of Avinash Gor and Aarti Gor, and she shares her journey with a younger brother named Naman Gor. Pooja made her debut on the small screen with Imagine TV's "Kitni Mohabbat Hai," where she showcased her acting prowess in a supporting role alongside Karan Kundra.
Her talent and on-screen charisma did not go unnoticed, leading to her hosting the Crime Drama "Savdhaan India" on Life OK from 2013 to 2015, where she played a pivotal role in bringing real-life crime stories to the forefront.
Pooja Gor's foray into the world of reality television was marked by her participation in the Box Cricket League in 2014 and her daring stint on "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5" in the same year, showcasing her adventurous spirit beyond the realm of scripted dramas.
In a significant career milestone, Pooja stepped onto the big screen with her film debut in the 2018 release "Kedarnath," alongside Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan. Her portrayal of Brinda Mishra garnered appreciation, highlighting her versatility as an actress.
Beyond her professional achievements, Pooja's personal life has also been in the public eye. She was in a longstanding relationship with actor Raj Singh Arora from 2009 to 2020, a period she candidly shared with her followers on social media, demonstrating her openness and honesty with her fans.
Apart from her acting pursuits, Pooja is committed to maintaining her physical fitness and personal safety. She has dedicated herself to learning kickboxing as a means of self-defense and staying in top physical shape.
Pooja Gor continues to be a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her talent, resilience, and commitment to both her craft and personal growth. - Producer
- Director
- Writer
Vipul Amrutlal Shah was born on 3 April 1973 in Kutch, Gujarat, India. He is a producer and director, known for Holiday (2014), The Kerala Story (2023) and Aankhen (2002). He is married to Shefali Shah. They have two children.- While Sunny Leone's porn star image is known to all, very few people are aware of Disha Vakani as a B-grade actor. Yes, you read it right. The perfect wife cum bahu of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was a part of the 1997 film Kamsin: The Untouched, a B-grade entertainer. Quite opposite to her Daya Ben character, who shies away from getting remotely close to her onscreen husband on the popular TV show, in Kamsin: The Untouched, Disha has not only shed the saree and worn skimpy clothes but has also given some really intimate scenes.
- Shehzad Shaikh was born on 17 May 1982 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He is an actor, known for Gehraiyaan (2022), Bepannah (2018) and Bankster (2016).
- Nehal Vadoliya was born on 2 December 1993 in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Mangalam Dangalam - Kabhi Pyaar, Kabhi Vaar (2018), Blood Money (2020) and Gandii Baat (2018).
- Roma Manik was born in Gujarat, India. She is known for Mahabharat (1988), 7 Saal Baad (1987) and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991).
- Actor
- Producer
Malhar Thakar is a popular actor in the Gujarati film industry. He is an alumnus of Shree Ambe Vidyalaya and Sheth C.N. Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He performed in the theatre for nine years before venturing into Gujarati cinema.
Thakar made his debut with the comedy film Chhello Divas: A New Beginning (2015), which was a blockbuster hit. However, he earned widespread recognition in 2016 when he starred alongside Manoj Joshi in Thai Jashe! (2016). He won the 16th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage awards for best actor for his role as Pranav Joshi in the movie.
His next success came with the romantic film Love Ni Bhavai (2017), which ran in the theatre for 100 days.
In 2018, Thakar launched his production house and named it Ticket Window Entertainment. He also started an NGO during COVID-19 to help those affected by the pandemic.
Thakar has also acted in some popular television and web series. He was a part of the first episode of the award-winning Hindi TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008). For two seasons, he also acted in the Gujarati television show, Do Not Disturb (2019).
In 2022, he entered Bollywood cinema with Maja Ma (2022), where he played a supporting role.
Thakar has also been a part of several music videos, including Shahid Mallya's 'Aazmake Na Dekhi' and Santvani Trivedi's 'Aatma ni Odakh'.- Prit Kamani was born on 28 February 1996 in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. He is an actor, known for Maska (2020), Jersey (2022) and Middle Class Love (2022).
- Actress
Nidhi Seth was born on 6 May 1990 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Hello (2023), Adaalat (2010) and Doon Kaand (2022).