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- Dalip Singh was born on 27 August 1972 in Dhirana, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Get Smart (2008), The Longest Yard (2005) and MacGruber (2010). He has been married to Harminder Kaur since 27 February 2002. They have one child.
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Anupam Kher is a renowned Indian actor who has worked extensively in the Indian film industry, as well as in international films and television shows. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career.
Kher studied at Simla in D.A.V. School and graduated with a degree in Economics from Simla's Himachal Pradesh University. He studied at the Government College, Sanjauli. He left the university mid-way and instead studied the Indian theatre in Chandigarh at Panjab University.
Kher was a part of several plays at Himachal Pradesh University. He took drama classes in Lucknow at Raj Bisaria's Bharatendu Natya Akadem for a small role in Sheeshay Ka Ghar (1984), his debut film.
In 1984, he landed his first role in Bollywood with the film Saaransh (1984). He played the role of a 65-year-old teacher in this film. He went on to work in projects like Tezaab (1988) and Vijay (1988), for which he was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Kher received public recognition for his performances in movies like Ram Lakhan (1989) and his first Filmfare Award under the Best Performer in a Comic Role category. He also won a Filmfare Critics Award and a National Film Award - Special Mention for his role in Daddy (1989).
In 1990, Kher starred in Dil (1990) and received another Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nomination. He was critically acclaimed for his performance in Lamhe (1991). He won a Filmfare Award as the Best Comedian for his role in the movie.
Kher later appeared in Beta (1992) alongside Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor. In the same year, his role in Khel (1992) earned him another Filmfare Award as the Best Comedian.
Kher went on to star in massive hits like Darr (1993), which got him a Filmfare award as the Best Comedian. In 1994, he appeared in another blockbuster, Laadla (1994).
One of Kher's most successful movies Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), earned him another nomination as the Best Supporting Actor at Filmfare and was the second movie for which he won the National Film Award, this time under the category Best Popular Film.
Kher's performance in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) got him his fifth Filmfare Best Comedian Award and was highly applauded and loved by the audience.
After a gap of almost three years, he made his comeback in yet another blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), for which he received the Best Comedian nomination at Filmfare.
Kher also tried his skills in directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2002) and was also the producer. In 2007, Kher collaborated with Satish Kaushik and started Karol Bagh Productions, a film production company. They produced their first movie Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009), in 2009.
He hosted TV shows like Say Na Something to Anupam Uncle (2000) and The Anupam Kher Show (2014).
Kher has also appeared in international films like Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Bride & Prejudice (2004).
Kher received the Best Actor Award at the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in I Did Not Kill Gandhi (2005), which was also produced by him.
His other foreign films were The Mistress of Spices (2005), Lust, Lust, Caution (2007), the TV show ER (1994), Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and Hotel Mumbai (2018).
He also received a nomination for BAFTA for his supporting role in the British sitcom The Boy with the Topknot (2017).
In 2019, Kher took the role of Manmohan Singh, India's former Indian Prime minister in The Accidental Prime Minister (2019). In 2022, he appeared in the controversial film The Kashmir Files (2022), which was a blockbuster.
Kher was awarded the best actor for his role in a short film titled Happy Birthday (2021) at the New York City International Film Festival. He is a recipient of two National Film Awards, eight Filmfare Awards, two International Indian Film Academy Awards, two Screen Awards India, and five other state/viewer awards.
His handprint was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai as he was honoured by 'Walk of the Stars'. The US state of Texas presented him with the "Honoured Guest" award for his contribution to cinema and art.
He has also been honoured with Civilian Awards like the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 by the Indian Government for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts.
Anupam Kher tied the knot with Kirron Kher, a fellow Indian actress, in 1985. Kher became a stepfather to Kirron's son, actor Sikandar Kher. He was appointed as the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation in 2010, which works to improve the education of children in India. In 2021, Kher received an honorary doctorate degree in Philosophy of Hindu Studies from the Hindu University of America.- Surya Sharma was born on 27 February 1990 in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Undekhi (2020), Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2022) and Veere Di Wedding (2018).
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Kangana was born on 23 March 1987 in Bhambla, near Manali, which is in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Her dad Amardeep is a businessman and her mom Asha is a schoolteacher. She has two sisters and a younger brother. Her grandfather was an IAS Office. She spent her childhood in Dehra Dunand studied in DAV's High School, where she participated in many debates and elocutions and also played basketball.
After completing her schooling, she attended Science College in Simla. She was enrolled in the Elite School of Modeling and also tried theater acting in Delhi and was a member of the Smita Theater Group under Arvind Gaur. She is also a trained Kathak dancer.
She decided to relocate to Bombay and lived in a flat in Yari Road, Versova. In September 2005 she was spotted drinking coffee in a cafe by filmmaker Anurag Basu, who approached her and eventually signed her for a lead role in Gangster (2006).
Since then, Kangana Ranaut has won 4 National Awards for her performance in _Fashion (2008)_qv, _Queen (2014)_qv, and _Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015)_qv. Manikarnika(2019) Panga (2019).- Arushi Sharma is an Indian actor who works in the Hindi film industry. Arushi was born in Shimla. Her mother and father are District and Sessions Judges in Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services. Sharma calls her acting career a "Beautiful Accident" as her journey began while she was studying in an Engineering college in Himachal Pradesh and was scouted by Imtiaz Ali to play a role Sanyukta/school teacher opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Tamasha (2015) in 2015. She later gave several auditions to finally crack another Imtiaz Ali film. She was cast by Ali in 2020 as a lead in the movie Love Aaj Kal (2020), the spiritual successor of the 2009 blockbuster film Love Aaj Kal. She played the role of Leena opposite Kartik Aaryan and garnered many accolades for her charm and natural acting. In 2022, she played Disha Chhabra opposite Jitendra Kumar in a Netflix film named Jaadugar (2022).
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Tisca is known for carefully choosing to be part of stories that needed to be brought to the people. With the burning desire to act, every endeavor of hers has been respected and applauded. Tisca has acted in over 50 feature films in different languages with many eminent directors like Aamir Khan, Prakash Jha, Sudhir Mishra, Abhinay Deo and others.
As someone who's always refused to settle for the mediocre, Tisca's persistence and passion not only won her acclaim and fame, but also two Filmfare Awards for a film she wrote, produced and starred in, called "Chutney". Taare Zameen Par, one of her sterling performances, was Indian cinema's official entry to the League of Academy Awards. Another film where Tisca played a refugee, "Qissa", premiered at the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) in 2013 and was featured in over 20 festivals.
Tisca was nominated at the New York Indian Film Festival in the Best Actress category for her work in '10Ml Love', a film based on "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Her intense performance in the Indian adaptation of the American series "24" was much lauded and made her a household name. "Hostages", her debut on the web, proved to be a runaway hit, endearing her even more to the audiences. "Good Newwz", where she played a key role as a doctor, was also one of the biggest hits of 2020.
Tisca also starred in the Pulitzer-winning play "Dinner with Friends", which deals with the state of the modern marriage. She's been on the jury of the prestigious MAMI Film Festival. Adding another feather to her illustrious hat, Tisca herself created a path to showcase the idea of rising above barriers through filmmaking. Each of her short films have been about breaking barriers: "Chutney" breaks the 'thought barriers' where youth and beauty are prime parameters of how women are perceived; "Chhuri" breaks barriers about preconceived notions of what an Indian housewife should be like; "Socha Na Tha", was a film made at the time when everyone was getting depressed and didn't know how to go about filming (Tisca created this last film by breaking barriers, directing it over the phone and creating it when everyone was in lockdown); "Rubaru", a short that she co-wrote, directed, acted in and produced, was set for release in November 2020.
Beyond her acting career, Tisca has worked with Sam Pitroda on the National Knowledge Commission, to help revamp the Education system. She works consistently with NGOs and small business to give a leg up to entrepreneurs. She authored a book called 'Acting Smart', which talks about the ingredients needed to make a successful career as an actor.- Ruhani Sharma was born on 18 September 1994 in Himachal Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Chi La Sow? (2018), HIT (2020) and Operation Valentine (2024).
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Fair-haired, blue-eyed British actress with a long career on the London stage. She was born Ursula Jean McMinn in India, schooled in London and trained for acting at RADA. Ursula made her theatrical debut at the Criterion Theatre in 1922. From the 1930's, she specialised in classical plays by Shakespeare and Shaw, performing primarily at the Old Vic and with the Sadler's Wells Company. During World War II, she worked under the auspices of the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA), along with her second husband, the actor Roger Livesey. They often appeared together on stage and enjoyed a particularly successful run on the West End in a play written specifically for them by J.B. Priestley: "Ever Since Paradise". In the late 1950's, the Liveseys toured Australia and New Zealand in "The Reluctant Debutante". On screen, they had previously appeared in both the stage and screen versions of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943).
Ursula's relatively few film roles generally saw her as genteel, devoted wives, like her Mrs. Molly Wallis in The Dam Busters (1955). She was rather more effective, however, as the officer's wife Lady Windham in North West Frontier (1959), or as the middle-class widow Martha Dacre, coming to terms with the aftermath of the war in The Weaker Sex (1948).- Poonam Rajput was born on 28 November 1992 in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Dream (2020), Raat Ka Cinema (2024) and Chaska (2023).
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Raayo S Bakhirta, born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a bollywood actor, and currently based in Mumbai. Raayo's modeling work for the biggest brands in India landed him the role of Chaudhry and he shot to fame with the sleeper hit Pyaar Ka Punchnama. Known for his expressive eyes and controlled acting, he has been a critic favorite.- Sheetal Thakur was born on 13 November 1991 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Bambukat (2016), Long Live Brij Mohan (2017) and Upstarts (2019).
- Arushi Handa is an Indian model. She was born in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is came to limelight as one of the contestants of Splitsvilla season 11. She stays very active in various social medias. Her parents are Rakesh Handa and Alka Handa. Her brother's name is Utkarsh Handa. She is quite fond of cats and exercising.
- Poonam Rajput was born on 28 November 1992 in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Mirzapur (2018), Begum Jaan (2017) and What the Jatt!! (2015).
- Shivya Pathania, born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, is a prominent Indian television actress known for her versatile roles in various popular shows. Her journey in the entertainment industry began after completing her engineering from Chitkara University, Chandigarh, when she decided to pursue a career in the glamour world.
In 2014, Shivya made the bold move to Mumbai, where she eventually secured her first major breakthrough in the Sony Entertainment Television series "Humsafars," where she starred alongside Harshad Chopda. This role catapulted her into the limelight, making her a household name among Indian audiences. Subsequently, she portrayed the lead character of Sanchi Sethia in the well-received TV show "Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka."
From 2017 to 2018, Shivya graced the screen in Zee TV's drama "Dil Dhoondta Hai," showcasing her acting prowess. However, her journey took an enchanting turn in 2018 when she ventured into mythological characters, portraying Radha in "RadhaKrishn," Lakshmi in "Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha," and the iconic character of Sita in the mythological drama "Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush."
Shivya's commitment to her craft and ability to breathe life into diverse roles garnered widespread acclaim. Her versatility shone through as she took on the role of Parvati in "Baal Shiv." Throughout her career, Shivya has proven herself to be a dynamic and talented actress, leaving an indelible mark in the Indian television industry. - Shriya Sharma was born on 9 April 1997 in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Enthiran (2010), Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001) and Children's Party (2011).
- Sonal Panvar was born in Himachal Pradesh, India. She is known for Candy (2021) and Happu Ki Ultan Paltan (2019).
- Rubina Dilaik, an acclaimed Indian model and actress, has left an indelible mark on the country's television landscape with her exceptional talent and magnetic screen presence. Born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, Rubina's journey from the scenic hills of Shimla to the glitzy world of Indian television is a testament to her dedication and passion for the craft.
After receiving her early education in Shimla public schools, Rubina furthered her academic journey at St. Bede's College in Shimla, shaping the foundation for her multifaceted career. She hails from a close-knit family, with two sisters, Rohini and Naina, and her parents, Gopal and Shakuntala Dilaik, providing the support and encouragement she needed.
While Rubina initially harbored aspirations of becoming an IAS officer, fate had other plans for her. Her journey into the world of acting commenced with the 2008 television show "Choti Bahu," marking her acting debut. This paved the way for a diverse career that included participating in the reality program 'Nachle Ve' with Saroj Khan and starring in the 2011 Zee TV serial "Choti Bahu 2."
Rubina's talent transcended genres, as seen in her roles in various TV shows like "Punar Vivah," "Jeannie Aur Juju," "Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev," and "Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki," showcasing her versatility and ability to captivate audiences across different narratives.
However, it was her portrayal of Radhika in the television series 'Choti Bahu' that catapulted Rubina Dilaik to nationwide fame, establishing her as one of India's most brilliant and attractive television personalities. Her performance earned widespread acclaim, laying the foundation for a successful career.
The pinnacle of Rubina's career came when she emerged victorious in the fourteenth season of 'Bigg Boss' in October 2020. Her journey in the reality show, alongside her husband Abhinav Shukla, spanned twenty weeks, culminating in her being crowned as the show's winner. This triumph solidified her popularity, and she continues to enjoy a massive fan base across the country.
In addition to her television endeavors, Rubina Dilaik ventured into the world of cinema, starring in the film 'Ardh' alongside Bollywood's senior actor Rajpal Yadav, showcasing her ability to seamlessly transition between mediums.
Rubina Dilaik's story is one of talent, determination, and versatility, making her a celebrated figure in the Indian entertainment industry. As she continues to explore new horizons and delight audiences with her performances, Rubina remains an icon in the realm of Indian television and an inspiration for aspiring actors across the nation. - Actress
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Preetika Chauhan was born on 19 March 1970 in Karsog, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is an actress and writer, known for Jawan (2023), Chot (2020) and Jaan Abhi Baaki Hai.- Music Artist
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Mohit Chauhan was born on 11 March 1966 in Nahan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is a music artist and actor, known for Rockstar (2011), Tamasha (2015) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010). He is married to Prarthna Gehlot.- Actor
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Rakesh Pandey was born on 9 April 1940 in Himachal Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Devdas (2002), Black (2005) and Dil Chahta Hai (2001).- Actor
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Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal is an Indian film and television actor. He was a retired Indian Army officer. Kanwarpal has played supporting roles in many films and television serials. Kanwarpal shared screen space with actor Anil Kapoor in 24. Kanwarpal was born on 29 August, 1968 in Himachal Pradesh, India. He is the son of an Indian Army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Dwarka Nath Kanwarpal, who was awarded the Kirti Chakra in 1963. In 1986 Bikramjeet Kanwarpal completed his Higher Secondary Examination from The Lawrence School, Sanawar and in 1989 he commissioned into the Indian Army. He retired from the army in 2002 as a Major. In 2003, he debuted in Bollywood to fulfill his childhood dream of being an actor and has acted since then in many films.- Writer
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B.R.Isharas's real name is Roshanlal Sharma and he is from Himachal Pradesh. He ran away from home and came to Bombay and began working as a tea boy on the sets of Hindi films. As is normal, a small boy in India is addressed as Babu. So he became Babu and very soon graduated to becoming a spot boy on the sets. The producer he was working for had a guru by the name of Roshanlal and he did not like to call this new spot boy by his guru's name. Babu it remained. But young Babu soon discovered a felicity with words and began to assist various dialogue writers. To add dignity he added Ram to his name and called himself Babu Ram. One dialogue gave him the pen name of "Ishara" as an "indicator" of things to come. Thus was born Babu Ram (B.R.) Ishara.
He wrote dialog for many small films and came in touch with producer-editor I.M.Kunnu. Ishara had several hard-hitting stories which revolved around sexual hypocrisy in the middle class. He questioned the middle class morals of Indian families and Kunnu was willing to taker a risk and produce the films. The first film they ventured into was Zaroorat but it had so many sex scenes that it just kept doing the rounds of the censors. In the meantime they had made Chetna with Rehana Sultan and Anil Dhawan (both graduates of the FTII, Pune). The film did not have too many daring scenes though it had a daring story and real hard hitting dialog. Chetna created a sensation. By then a much watered down version of Zaroorat had made it through the censors and that was soon released. These small films with hard hitting stories and even harder hitting dialog created a wave and many other imitators like Ram Dayal etc came to the fore.In the late eighties he directed Superstar Rajesh Khanna in Woh Phir Ayegi, a horror film, which was a silver jubilee hit at the box office.In 90's his film Sautela Bhai was critically acclaimed.
Ishara today lives in a Mumbai suburb, married to his first heroine Rehana Sultan who made a name for herself and had Gold Medal at the FTII, Pune (graduated in 1966) and her terrific start in Dastak (National Award as Best Actress 1970).- Neeraj Sood was born on 18 April 1969 in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Agneepath (2012), '83 (2021) and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009).
- Palvi Jaswal is an Indian film actress born to parents Rajinder Singh Jaswal and Santosh Jaswal. Hailing from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Palvi holds a master's degree in journalism. Part of the world-famous Broadway-style musical Mughal-E-Azam, she has performed around the world with this production. Her filmography includes films like Kaabil, Samrat Prithviraj, Dear Latika, Pushpavalli, and many other OTT series.
- Vishal Karwal was born on 18 November 1985 in Himachal Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Dharm Yoddha Garud (2022), Bhagyavidhaata (2009) and Paramavatar Shri Krishna (2017). He is married to Heena Suri.