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Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan was born on December 27, 1965, in Mumbai to legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, who penned many super-hits in the yesteryear's like Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975), and Don (1978). Khan started his acting career by doing a supporting role in the movie Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988). The following year he had the leading role in the box office romantic hit Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). From there he became a heartthrob of Indian cinema.

Following with other box office hits he showed his terrific performance in Saajan (1991), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Khamoshi the Musical (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). His transformations can be sensitive, vulnerable, funny, aggressive and charming as his role demands.

In 1998, he was arrested by the local police from the shooting location of the film Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999), for killing protected wild animals and spent about a week behind the bars. The actor is facing trial in three cases of killing blackbucks and Chinkaras and another of illegal possession of arms. In September 2002, Khan had hit the headlines after he crashed his Land Cruiser near the American Express bakery in Bandra, killing one man and injuring others.

Being known for those roguish behaviors, he tried to balance his troubled life with his career. He gave his emotionally charged performance as playing an obsessed lover in In Your Name (2003) that translated into good reviews and a good run at the box office. He not only managed to revive his career but also to restore the confidence of his producers and distributors alike.

His work was noticed internationally in the moviePhir Milenge (2004) where he played the role of an AIDS patient. It was well appreciated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for presenting the problems of AIDS patients in today's world.

In 2007, he launched Being Human - Salman Khan Foundation. This charitable organization aids the underprivileged in areas such as education and health care.

More recently, he starred in the multiple record-breaking box office super-hits Dabangg (2010), Ready (2011) and Bodyguard (2011).

Kumar Pallana was born on 23 December 1918 in Indore, Indore State, Central India Agency, British India. He was an actor, known for The Terminal (2004), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) and Bottle Rocket (1996). He was married to Ranjana Jethwa. He died on 10 October 2013 in Oakland, California, USA.

Garima Jain is an actress, Kathak, and Bharatnatyam dancer, and singer. She is primarily known for her work in television shows like The Garhwal Rifles and Tantra (2018). She has also made appearances in Hindi movies and web shows.

Jain spent her early years in Indore and completed her schooling there. She began her acting career in television with minor episodic roles in shows like Gudgudee (1998), Child Bride (2008), Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009), Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev (2011), Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (2011) and Tantra (2018).

She went on to portray supporting roles in television series like Mahabharat (2013), Main Naa Bhoolungi (2013), Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (2013), Hello Pratibha (2015), and 2025 Jaane Kya Hoga Aagey (2015). She also had a cameo appearance in Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se (2016).

It was in 2016 that she made her film debut with the Rajasthani movie Hivade Me Fute Laadu (2016). She later proceeded to play supporting roles in Hindi movies like Mardaani 2 (2019), Aafat-e-Ishq (2021), and Death Tale (2025).

She also featured in several Alt Balaji web series like Gandii Baat (2018) and Twisted 3 (2017).

Gulki Joshi was born on 17 May 1990 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Maddam Sir - Kuch Baat Hai Kyunki Jaazbaat Hai (2020), Phir Subah Hogi (2012) and Bekhudi (2021).

Akanksha Puri is an Indian actress and model who has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films.

Her father, R.K. Puri, is a retired assistant police commissioner, and her mother is an astrologer. She loved going to her village school on a horse cart and enjoyed her childhood days studying under a tree with a chalk and slate.

She was an active and energetic child and enjoyed participating in tennis and basketball competitions.

She completed her further studies at Carmel Convent School in Bhopal.

After finishing college, Puri started her career as an international cabin crew member at Kingfisher Airlines. She also was a part of several modelling assignments during this period.

Puri started her modelling career in 2010 when she endorsed brands like mCaffeine, Sunfeast Dark Fantasy, Naari collection, etc.

Puri debuted in the Tamil film industry with Alex Pandian (2013) and was a part of another Tamil movie Tihar (2014). She debuted in Malayalam movies with Praise the Lord (2014) and ventured into Kannada movies with the movie Lodde (2015).

In the same year, Puri was a part of Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015) and Amar Akbar Anthony (2015). Puri also debuted in the Hindi film industry with Calendar Girls (2015), directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. She was also a part of the Tamil movie Action (2019).

Puri has also appeared in several television shows like C.I.D. (1998), Vighnaharta Ganesha (2017), Season 13 Premiere (2019), and Bigg Boss 15 Grand Premiere (2021).

She has appeared in several music videos like Jahaan Tum Ho (2017), Dancing Doll (2019), Jubin Nautiyal: Chitthi (2019), Jubin Nautiyal & Tulsi Kumar: Main Jis Din Bhulaa Du (2021), Hare Krishna Hare (2021), Dangerous (2021), Meet Bros Feat. Jubin Nautiyal: Bewafa Tera Muskurana (2021), and Jaa Rahe Ho (2022).

Ankita Lokhande Jain is a talented Indian actress who has made a significant mark in both the television and film industries. Hailing from a Marathi family, her parents, Shashikant Phadnis and Vandana Phadnis, have roots in the banking and teaching professions, respectively.

Ankita's journey into the world of acting commenced in 2005 when she moved to Mumbai to pursue her passion. After completing her schooling and graduation in Indore, she enrolled in various dramatic activities during her college days, showcasing her early inclination towards acting. Alongside her acting endeavors, Ankita also displayed her skills as a badminton player.

Her television career took off in 2006 when she participated in the talent hunt reality show Idea Zee Cinestar. However, it was her role as Archana in Ekta Kapoor's Pavitra Rishta that catapulted her to fame. Ankita's portrayal of two distinct characters in the show garnered immense popularity, earning her recognition as Archana, a name that resonated with viewers for nearly five years.

In 2011, Ankita showcased her versatility by participating in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 4. The same year, she displayed her comedic side alongside Kapil Sharma in the reality show Comedy Circus. Further diversifying her portfolio, Ankita took on the role of Pragya in the mini-series 'Ek Thi Nayaka,' produced by Ekta Kapoor.

In 2018, Ankita transitioned from television to the big screen with her feature film debut as Jhalkaribai in "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi," released in January 2019. Her performance garnered praise, setting the stage for her subsequent appearance in Ahmed Khan's action film "Baaghi 3," released in 2020.

Despite facing challenges in securing movie roles initially, Ankita's perseverance paid off when she landed a significant role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's big-budget film 'Padmavat.' While she declined the offer due to unpreparedness, she eventually found her breakthrough as Jhalkari Bai in "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi."

Ankita's personal life drew public attention, especially her relationship with the late Sushant Singh Rajput. After their breakup in 2016, Ankita faced public scrutiny and lewd comments. However, her friend Vicky Jain provided unwavering support, and after the tragic death of Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020, Ankita continued to face criticism. Vicky stood by her side, responding to trolls and supporting her during challenging times.

In December 2021, Ankita Lokhande married Vicky Jain, a businessman, marking a new chapter in her life. As she continues to shine in the entertainment industry and embrace her journey in Bollywood, Ankita's fans eagerly anticipate her future projects, confident in her ability to leave an indelible mark on both the small and big screens.

Salim Khan was born on 24 November 1935 in Indore, Indore State, Central India Agency, British India. He is a writer and actor, known for Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975) and Zanjeer (1973).

Reema Vohra is an Indian film and television actress. She played the role of Vaidehi in Colors's show Na Aana Is Des Laado. She appeared in Life OK's TV show Do Dil Ek Jaan. She appeared in Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap as Gauhar Jaan. she also played the role of Yamraj's wife Jigna in TV serial Yam Kisi Se Kam Nahi. she is also known for Colours of Passion 2008

Rishina Kandhari was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is known for The Villain (2014), 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 (2018) and Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev (2011).

One of the earliest and best-loved comedians of Indian Cinema, Johnny Walker brought smiles and amusement to all whenever he was on film. Christening himself after the famous Scotch whisky, Walker would drive audiences wild with laughter with his squeaky voice, pencil-thin moustache and his now-classic drunken antics. Everyone, cast, crew and audience alike, loved his iconic image of the hero's comic and often drunk sidekick, who would cause comedy to occur in the film. Ironically, his drunken image was a stark contrast to his real-life persona, which was that of a sober and humble soul

He was born Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi on May 15, 1923. The son of a textile mill worker, he did not find life easy; he was one of a family of fifteen members, out of which five relatives died young, and the mill where his father worked closed down, causing the family to come to Bombay. There Kazi tried his hand at several jobs, and eventually secured a post as a bus conductor in the B.E.S.T (Bombay Electric Supply and Transport) bus service.

Kazi would often be seen working on the Dadar bus depot. Sometimes he would entertain his passengers with antics that would send them into splits of laughter, and he had an uncanny ability for inventing such routines on the spot. This knack got him spotted by actor/writer Balraj Sahni, who was writing Gamble (1951) for Guru Dutt at the time. Sahni introduced Kazi to Dutt, who was so impressed by Kazi's performance as a drunk that he immediately wrote a role for him into his directorial film Gamble (1951).

His performance in Gamble (1951) was so well received that Walker and Dutt would later on work together in films. Dutt cast him in some of his own memorable films; some of Walker's most loved roles are Master the pickpocket in C.I.D. (1956) and the masseur Abdul Sattar in Thirst (1957). Walker always had the best comic lines and the most popular and hummable tunes in Dutt's films. Dutt and Walker were also the best of friends and often went out on expeditions together, and on Dutt's suicide Walker was deeply shocked and grieved by the loss of his friend.

His popularity reached such heights that he got his own film, Johnny Walker (1957)! He was also hired by other directors to act in their own films, the most notable of these being B.R. Chopra's Naya Daur (1957), Bimal Roy's Madhumati (1958) (the latter for which he won his first Filmfare Award), and K. Asif's Mughal-E-Azam (1960). Despite his fame, he was a humble soul and kept a low profile

He slowly began to fade out in the 1960s, as Mehmood took over as the new king of comedy. He kept working in films, though, most notably in Shikar (1968), for which he won his second and final Filmfare Award; and in Anand (1971), where he was unusually seen in a serious role and even more unusually excelled in it, showing the remarkable talent he still held.

His last role was as a make-up artist in Kamal Haasan's Chachi 420 (1997). He was, naturally, seen with a bottle of alcohol! It was a fitting curtain call for Bollywood's original king of comedy...

Lata Mangeshkar was born in Indore on September 28, 1929, and became, quite simply, the most popular playback singer in Bollywood's history. She sung for over 50 years for actresses from Nargis to Preity G Zinta, as well as recorded albums of all kinds (ghazals, pop, etc). Until the 1991 edition, when her entry disappeared, the Guinness Book of World Records listed her as the most-recorded artist in the world with not less than 30,000 solo, duet,and chorus-backed songs recorded in 20 Indian languages between 948 and 1987. Today that number may have reached 40,000!

She was born the daughter of Dinanath Mangeshkar, the owner of a theater company and a reputed classical singer in his own right. He started giving Lata singing lessons from the age of five, and she also studied with renowned singers Aman Ali Khan Sahib and Amanat Khan. Even at a young age she displayed a God-given musical gift and could master vocal exercises the first time.

Ironically, for someone of her stature, she made her entry into Bollywood at the wrong time - around the 1940s, when bass singers with heavily nasal voices, such as Noor Jehan and Shamshad Begum were in style. She was rejected from many projects because it was believed that her voice was too high-pitched and thin. The circumstances of her entry into the industry were no less inauspicious - her father died in 1942, the responsibility of earning income to support her family fell upon her, and between 1942 and 1948 she acted in as many as eight films in Hindi and Marathi to take care of economic hardships. She made her debut as a playback singer in the Marathi film Kiti Hasaal (1942) but, ironically, the song was edited out!

However, in 1948, she got her big break with Ghulam Haider in the film Majboor (1948), and 1949 saw the release of four of her films: Mahal (1949), Dulari (1949), Barsaat (1949), and Andaz (1949); all four of them became runaway hits, with their songs reaching to heights of what was until then unseen popularity. Her unusually high-pitched singing rendered the trend of heavily nasal voices of the day totally obsolete and, within a year, she had changed the face of playback singing forever. The only two lower-pitched singers to survive her treble onslaught to a certain extent were Geeta Dutt and Shamshad Begum.

Her singing style was initially reminiscent of Noor Jehan, but she soon overcame that and evolved her own distinctive style. Her sister, Asha Bhosle, too, came up in the late 1950s and the two of them were the queens of Indian playback singing right through to the 1990s. Her voice had a special versatile quality, which meant that finally music composers could stretch their creative experiments to the fullest. Although all her songs were immediate hits under any composer, it was the composers C. Ramchandra and Madan Mohan who made her sound her sweetest and challenged her voice like no other music director.

The 1960s and 1970s saw her go from strength to strength, even as there were accusations that she was monopolizing the playback-singing industry. However, in the 1980s, she cut down her workload to concentrate on her shows abroad. Today, Lata sings infrequently despite a sudden resurgence in her popularity, but even today some of Hindi Cinema's biggest hits, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), and Veer-Zaara (2004) feature her legendary voice.

No matter which female playback singer breaks through in any generation, she cannot replace the timeless voice of Lata Mangeshkar. She was an icon beyond icons....

Deshna Dugad is an Indian Child Actress who is famous for Hindi serials. Her boyfriend is Arpan Das (Ayush), an Indian Child Actor. Dugad is famous for Pushpa Impossible (2022), Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).Deshna Dugad is an Indian Child Actress who is famous for Hindi serials. Her boyfriend is Arpan Das (Ayush), an Indian Child Actor. Dugad is famous for Pushpa Impossible (2022), Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).

Shivangi Khedkar was born on 15 January 1995 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali (2021), Pyaar Paisa Profit (2025) and Ishq Ho Jayega (2022).

Kamna Pathak was born on 3 June 1987 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is an actress and casting director, known for Happu Ki Ultan Paltan (2019), The Bird (2025) and Mango Dreams (2016). She has been married to Sandeep Shridhar Dhabale since 2022.

Gunjann Aras was born on 10 February 1993 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Wife, i (2019), Filmi Raasleela (2020) and Deadly Affair (2020).

Amit Pachori was born on 20 August 1985 in Indore, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Khakee (2004), Om Namah Shivay (1997) and Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam (1999). He is married to Simran Pachori .

Swanand Kirkire was born on 29 April 1970 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He is an actor and writer, known for 3 Idiots (2009), Kai Po Che (2013) and Dunki (2023).

Anil Nagrath is an Indian mainstream cinema actor Nagrath was Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. film industry debut in 1982 Mr. Nagrath started his career as a Management Trainee in Dalmia Dairy Industries Ltd where he progressed to become the Branch Manager of the Company in Bombay thereafter when the Company acquired Golden Tobacco Ltd., he was appointed the Regional Manager East and thus he has 10 years of working experience in senior positions in Corporate Companies.

After this, Mr. Anil Nagrath's entry into the film industry produced a film " Surkhiyaan" starring Naseeruddin Shah, Suresh Oberoi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Moon Moon Sen, and thereafter directed the feature film "Aaj Ki Taaqat" produced by Mr. Deepak Joshi during which period due to Corporate Experience and Managerial Enterprise he was first co-opted and thereafter elected to the Executive Committee of Imppa-Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association and FMC (Film Makers Combine) where on account of his ability to handle administrative matters he was soon appointed as Secretary in 1990 and he was involved in providing all help, guidance and consultancy to Imppa -Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association, Film Makers Combine members including Dispute Resolution and he did such a good job that FMC was referred to in News Papers as the Supreme Court of Film Industry during his tenure. Sometime after Mr. Anil Nagrath left Imppa-Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association and Film Makers Combine one component of FMC resigned from FMC and after separating from Imppa -Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association the AMPTPP (Association of Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers) appointed Mr. Anil Nagrath as Director General where within 10 years AMPTPP was converted from a two employee one room office Association to sixteen employee Association having its own owned 2000 Sq. ft. elaborately done up the office with a couple of crores in Fixed Deposits which was all the result of Mr. Anil Nagrath's efforts at providing the best possible, advice, guidance, dispute, redressal, and arbitration facilities, and services to all members which resulted in a tremendous increase in AMPTPP membership and revenue.

After leaving the AMPTPP Mr. Anil Nagrath set up Nagrath Consultants his own Consultancy Company where all Legal, Financial, and all other needs and requirements of Clients are catered to after the opening of Nagrath Consultants, the results and achievements were so remarkable that Imppa -Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association also took advantage of the services of Mr. Anil Nagrath as Secretary between 2006 and 2009 which period saw a tremendous rise in IMPPA's income, credibility as well as a dispute resolution mechanism. Thereafter Mr. Anil Nagrath continued to provide services through Nagrath Consultants and once again in 2015, IMPPA appointed him as Secretary after which he has been handling the work of IMPPA and is personally available between 2-4 p.m. besides fully concentrating on Nagrath Consultants as also continuing his acting career.

M/s Nagrath Consultants is headed by its Chairman Mr. Anil Nagrath who has wide experience in corporate work as well as practical hands-on experience in all matters related to the Film and TV Industry he is presently Secretary of the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association's website and was also regularly writing articles on current issues in the magazine Blockbuster( in addition to Acting

Mr. Anil Nagrath is also a Trustee of Nagrath Charitable Trust running Pushp Kunj Hospital in Indore and is a Life Member of the Cine & T.V. Ariste Association, Life Member of the Indian Film & Television Director Association and Old Dalians Association (ODA).

Madhura Hemant Naik (Born July 19, 1987), is an Indian model, actress, and singer. Born in Indore and raised in Bahrain, she is known for her versatility as an actor and her elegance and poise. She completed her bachelors degree from University of Mumbai and then ventured out into the industry working as a fashion model first. She lived in Paris and endorsed Baume Mercier in 2007, which got her global fame.

But mainstream success came when she moved back to India and started her career with Balaji Telefims as an Indian actress. She was known for her serials Kahe Na Kahe (9X), Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil (Star Plus), Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahaani (Star One), Dil Mill Gaye (Star One), Humnein Li Hai Shapath (Life OK), Tumhaari Paakhi (Life Ok) and a current on going Comedy Classes (Life OK)

Shahbaz Khan is a famous Indian actor from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He is famous for playing lead roles in television serials such as Chandrakanta, The Great Maratha, The Sword Of Tipu Sultan, Betaal Pachisi, Yug, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap, Tenali Rama.

Shahbaz Khan has done more than 150 films like Ziddi, Badal, Arjun Pandit, The Hero, Agent Vinod and many more super hit films.

He also appeared in the 2018 Chinese film Dying to Survive.

Shahbaz Khan is originally from Indore, and he is son of Padma Bhushan Ustad Amir Khan, a doyen of Indian classical music. Shahbaz Khan studied in St. Joseph Convent , Kamptee and Hislop College Nagpur, then had worked at Centre Point Hotel Nagpur for few years before moving to Mumbai.

He got his break in TV series The Sword Of Tipu Sultan.

Sneha Khanwalkar was born on 28 April 1983 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is a composer and actress, known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) and Tabbar (2021). She is married to Kanu Behl.

Arvind Trivedi was born on 8 November 1938 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Shankar Parvati (1979), Ramayan (1987) and Jesal Toral (1971). He was married to Nalini. He died on 6 October 2021 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Chitra Shukla is an actress, known for Maa Abbayi(2017), Rangula Ratnam (2018) and Silly Fellows (2018). Started her career with Telugu movie Maa Abbayi directed by Kumar Vatti. Her recent movie was Silly Fellows starring Allari Naresh, Sunil and Chitra Shukla in the lead roles. Chitra Shukla played a cop role in Silly Fellows.

Tina Bhatia was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is known for Inner City (2018), Gully Boy (2019) and Gulabo Sitabo (2020). She is married to Boloram Das.

Raymon Singh was born on 23 September 1945 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Aahat (1995), Army (1996) and Chingaari (2001).