Jeetendra(Ravi Kapoor) was born on April 7, 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab. His first film was Navrang. Jeetendra got his first big break when Shantaram cast him as hero in Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne (1964).
He marrid to Shobha Kapoor, both have one son Tushar Kapoor and one daughter Ekta Kapoor.
Awards:
1998 - Guest of Honour Award at the 18th Ujala Cinema Express Awards
2000 - Lifetime Achievement Award in film personalities
2002 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
2002 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zee Gold Bollywood Movie Awards in New York.
2004 - "Legend of Indian Cinema" Award at Atlantic City (United States).
2007 - Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award
2008 - Sansui Television Lifetime Achievement Award
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor was born on June 7, 1975. Ekta Kapoor is an Indian TV producer and the creative head of Balaji Telefilms. She is the daughter of actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor, also the sister of actor Tusshar Kapoor.
She Produced lots of TV serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkusum, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Kitani Mohabbat Hai and Kasamh Se. She has produced five Bollywood movies.
She Produced lots of TV serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkusum, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Kitani Mohabbat Hai and Kasamh Se. She has produced five Bollywood movies.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Anil Ambani
Anil Ambani born on June 4, 1959 in Bombay. He is an Indian billionaire and a major shareholder in Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.
He is married to Indian Bollywood Actress Tina Munim.
Ambani joined Reliance, the company founded by his late father Dhirubhai Ambani, in 1983 as Co-Chief Executive Officer.
He is also the Chairman of Board of Governors of DA-IICT, Gandhinagar.
He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
He is member of the Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
His major achievements in the film industry is the takeover of Adlabs, the movie production to distribution to multiplex company.
He Voted the 3rd most powerful person in India in the 2009 India Today Power List, in March.
He Voted Businessman of the Year 2006 by Times of India-TNS poll
Adjudged as the CEO of the Year at the prestigious Platts Global Energy Awards for 2004.
He is married to Indian Bollywood Actress Tina Munim.
Ambani joined Reliance, the company founded by his late father Dhirubhai Ambani, in 1983 as Co-Chief Executive Officer.
He is also the Chairman of Board of Governors of DA-IICT, Gandhinagar.
He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
He is member of the Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
His major achievements in the film industry is the takeover of Adlabs, the movie production to distribution to multiplex company.
He Voted the 3rd most powerful person in India in the 2009 India Today Power List, in March.
He Voted Businessman of the Year 2006 by Times of India-TNS poll
Adjudged as the CEO of the Year at the prestigious Platts Global Energy Awards for 2004.
Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani born on April 19, 1957 in Aden, Yemen. He is a businessman.
He is the son of Dhirubhai Ambani. He is married to Nita Ambani.
He is the chairman, managing director and the largest shareholder of Reliance Industries.
His personal stake in Reliance Industries is 48%.
Mukesh holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Mumbai, Department of Chemical Technology.
Mukesh Ambani joined Reliance in 1981.
He directed world's largest grassroots petroleum refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Mukesh Ambani set up one of the largest telecommunications companies in India in the form of Reliance Communications Limited.
Ambani owns the Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians.
He has been Chosen the businessman of the year 2007 by a public poll in India
conducted by NDTV.
Ranked 13th in Asia's Power 25 list of The Most Powerful People in Business published by Fortune magazine, August 2004.
He received the World Communication Award for the Most Influential Person in Telecommunications in 2004 by Total Telecom, October, 2004.
He is the son of Dhirubhai Ambani. He is married to Nita Ambani.
He is the chairman, managing director and the largest shareholder of Reliance Industries.
His personal stake in Reliance Industries is 48%.
Mukesh holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Mumbai, Department of Chemical Technology.
Mukesh Ambani joined Reliance in 1981.
He directed world's largest grassroots petroleum refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Mukesh Ambani set up one of the largest telecommunications companies in India in the form of Reliance Communications Limited.
Ambani owns the Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians.
He has been Chosen the businessman of the year 2007 by a public poll in India
conducted by NDTV.
Ranked 13th in Asia's Power 25 list of The Most Powerful People in Business published by Fortune magazine, August 2004.
He received the World Communication Award for the Most Influential Person in Telecommunications in 2004 by Total Telecom, October, 2004.
Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer, and television host.
Farhan Akhtar was born in Mumbai to screenwriters, Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani.
Date of Birth: 09 January, 1974
Birth Place: Mumbai, India
Occupation: Writer, Director, Actor, Playback Singer and Producer
Education: Schooling from Maneckji Cooper School, Vile Parle, Mumbai and Degree in Commerce from H.R. College, Mumbai.
Spouse (s): Adhuna Akhtar
Children: Akira, Kalyan, Shakya
Awards Won:
National Awards
2002: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi:Dil Chahta Hai
Filmfare Awards:
2002: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie: Dil Chahta Hai
2009: Filmfare Award for Best Debut - Male: Rock On!!
Filmfare Best Screenplay
2002 - Won (Dil Chahta Hai)
Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male
2009 - Won (Rock On!!)
Farhan Akhtar was born in Mumbai to screenwriters, Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani.
Date of Birth: 09 January, 1974
Birth Place: Mumbai, India
Occupation: Writer, Director, Actor, Playback Singer and Producer
Education: Schooling from Maneckji Cooper School, Vile Parle, Mumbai and Degree in Commerce from H.R. College, Mumbai.
Spouse (s): Adhuna Akhtar
Children: Akira, Kalyan, Shakya
Awards Won:
National Awards
2002: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi:Dil Chahta Hai
Filmfare Awards:
2002: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie: Dil Chahta Hai
2009: Filmfare Award for Best Debut - Male: Rock On!!
Filmfare Best Screenplay
2002 - Won (Dil Chahta Hai)
Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male
2009 - Won (Rock On!!)
Sunita Williams
Sunita Williams born on September 19, 1965 in Euclid, Ohio. She is a United States Naval officer and a NASA astronaut.
She was assigned to the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 14 and then joined Expedition 15.
She holds the record of the longest spaceflight (195 days) for female space travelers.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical science from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1987.
She received a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Florida Institute of Technology in 1995.
She Selected by NASA in June 1998, Williams began her training in August 1998.
She was awarded the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vishwa Pratibha Award by the World Gujarati Society.
Awards:
Navy Commendation Medals (twice)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal and various other service awards
She was assigned to the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 14 and then joined Expedition 15.
She holds the record of the longest spaceflight (195 days) for female space travelers.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical science from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1987.
She received a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Florida Institute of Technology in 1995.
She Selected by NASA in June 1998, Williams began her training in August 1998.
She was awarded the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vishwa Pratibha Award by the World Gujarati Society.
Awards:
Navy Commendation Medals (twice)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal and various other service awards
Indra Nooyi
Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PepsiCo. Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and was named president and CFO in 2001.
She received a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Madras Christian College in 1974, and earned an MBA at the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta.
She Beginning her career in India, Nooyi held product manager positions at Johnson & Johnson and textile firm Mettur Beardsell.
Forbes magazine ranked Nooyi third on the 2008 list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
Fortune magazine has named Nooyi number one on its annual ranking of Most Powerful Women in business for 2006, 2007 and 2008.
In 2008, Nooyi was named one of America's Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report.
She received a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Madras Christian College in 1974, and earned an MBA at the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta.
She Beginning her career in India, Nooyi held product manager positions at Johnson & Johnson and textile firm Mettur Beardsell.
Forbes magazine ranked Nooyi third on the 2008 list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
Fortune magazine has named Nooyi number one on its annual ranking of Most Powerful Women in business for 2006, 2007 and 2008.
In 2008, Nooyi was named one of America's Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report.
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