TODAY BOLLYWOOD ACTRESSES, KAJOL TURNS 39 AND GENLIA D'SOUZA TURNS 26

 

TODAY Kajol added 39 years to her age while Genelia turned 26 years.

Besides sharing their birthdays, both the actresses are also known for their lively and cheerful on-screen characters.

Born into a family of actors and filmmakers, Kajol, who is the elder daughter of actress Tanuja and late director Shomu Mukherjee, made her debut in the silver screen with BEKHUDI in 1992.

The actress who starred in hit films like KARAN ARJUN, DILWALE DULHANIYA LE JAYENGE, KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM, DUSHMAN, KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI, FANAA, MY NAME IS KHAN, holds the record of bagging a maximum number of Filmfare Awards in the category of Best Actress, along with her aunt Nutan.

In 2011, she added one more feather to her crown as she was conferred the Padma Shri award by the Indian government for her contribution to Indian Cinema.

Her almost natural and impeccable essaying of the characters had an instant connect with the audience, making her somewhat rule the industry during her time.

Besides films, Kajol has been actively involved in several philanthropic activities related to women and children.

She married actor Ajay Devgn in 1999, and have a daughter, Nysa and a son, Yug.
Genelia D'Souza, who gained wide attention in a commercial with actor Amitabh Bachchan, made her debut in Bollywood with the film TUJHE MERI KASAM, with her husband Riteish Deshmukh in 2003.

Genelia has starred in many Hindi and Telegu films including BOMMARILLU, SATYA IN LOVE, JAANE TU YA JAANE NA, LIFE PARTNER, and CHANCE PE DANCE among others.

Her success story in Bollywood started with her film JAANE TU YA JAANE NA, where she portrayed the role of young college girl 'Aditi'.

She was recently seen starring alongside her husband in TERE NAAL LOVE HO GAYA.

The actress married his co-star Riteish Deshmukh on February 3, 2012.

TODAY KISHORE KUMAR TURNS 84

TODAY Kishore Kumar TURNS 84 who born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly on 4th, August 1929 – and died on 13 October 1987, was a popular Indian film playback singer. He is also known as an actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenplay writer and scriptwriter. Kishore Kumar sang in many Indian languages including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Oriya, and Urdu. He won 8 Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and holds the record for most number of Filmfare Awards won in that category.

Kishore Kumar was born into the Bengali Ganguly family in Khandwa, Central Provinces and Berar (now in Madhya Pradesh) as Abhas Kumar Ganguly. His father Kunjalal Ganguly (Gangopadhyay) was a lawyer. His mother Gouri Devi came from a wealthy Bengali family. Kishore was the youngest of four siblings, the other three being Ashok Kumar (the eldest), Sati Devi, and Anoop Kumar.

Kishore Kumar's first film as an actor was Shikari (1946), in which Ashok Kumar played the lead role. Music director Khemchand Prakash gave Kishore Kumar a chance to sing "Marne ki duayen kyon mangu" for the film Ziddi (1948). After this, Kishore Kumar got many other assignments, but he was not very serious about a film career.

In 1949, he decided to settle in Mumbai.

n 1970s and 1980s, Kishore Kumar sang for Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Dev Anand, Shashi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Rakesh Roshan, Dilip Kumar, Pran, Vinod Mehra, Chunky Pandey, Kumar Gaurav, Govinda and Jackie Shroff.

Kishore Kumar married four times.

Kishore received several AWARDS. Out of them, few are as follows:-

1971 - Best Male Playback Singer for Aradhana
1972 - Best Male Playback Singer for Andaz
1973 - Best Male Playback Singer for Hare Rama Hare Krishna
1975 - Best Male Playback Singer for Kora Kagaz

TODAY BOLLYWOOD FAMOUS SINGER, SONU NIGAM TURNS 40

Popular singer Sonu Nigam, who has rendered his soulful voice to Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Telugu music, turned 40 years on Monday.

The versatile singer started performing at the tender age of four years, while accompanying his father, Agam Kumar Nigam, for a stage show.

He started his Bollywood career at the age of 19.

In 1995, Sonu became popular as a television presenter by hosting one of the major singing reality shows on Indian television, 'Sa Re Ga Ma'.

He tasted success in the film industry with the song 'Sandese Aate Hai' from the film BORDER (1997).

The year 1999 proved to be a turning point in his career, as his album 'Deewana' was released and became a huge hit topping the charts. In the same year, he sung 'Yeh Dil Deewana' from the movie PARDES, which strengthened his foothold in Bollywood and marked his unique style of singing.

The singer has won several honours including two Filmfare awards, three IIFAA awards and one National award for the title track of 'KAL HO NAA HO.'

Influenced by the legendary pop singer Michael Jackson, Sonu released a tribute song 'The Beat of Our Hearts' in memory of the late singer Michael Jackson.

Sonu has judged many popular reality shows on television, like 'Amul Star Voice of India', 'Chhote Ustaad - Do Deshon Ki Ek Awaaz', 'X Factor (India)', 'Indian Idol'.

The singer married Madhurima on 2002 and has a son named Nevaan.

Recently the singer is making waves in Marathi music industry, with his latest song 'Matching Navra' from the film.

TODAY SANJAY DUTT TURNS 54 TODAY

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is serving his three and a half years term at the Yerwada jail in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, turned 54 years today.

According to reports, his wife Manyata has penned down a poem and personal letters to surprise Dutt on his birthday.

Bollywood celebs have also geared up to make this day special for Dutt as media reports said actor Ranbir Kapoor, director Rajkumar Hirani and film producer Bunty Walia have written letters for him.

These letters were posted earlier so that they reached him at Yerawada jail on his special day.

Dutt made his acting debut in 1981.

Some of his hit films include KARTOOS, KHOOBSURAT, DAAG: THE FIRE, 'HASEENA MAAN JAYEGI and the award winning VAASTAV: THE REALITY, for which he won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award.

His role in 2000's MISSION KASHMIR won him critical acclaim and a number of awards and nominations, as did his subsequent performance in KURUKSHETRA.

He tasted immense success with the National Award-winning blockbuster 'MUNNA BHAI M.B.B.S. (2003), which also garnered him several awards.

Later successes came with MUSAFIR (2004), PLAN (2004), PARINEETA (2005) and DUS (2005). He also won critical acclaim for his performances in SHABD (2005), ZINDA (2006), SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA (2007), and AGNEEPATH (2012).

We from the team of Cine Celebs wish the actor a very Happy Birthday.

TODAY, BOLLYWOOD SHAHENSHAH, AMITABH TURNS 69

TODAY, Bollywood's mega star AMITABH BACHCHAN, TURNED 69.

Despite completing 40 years in Indian film industry Bollywood, the ageing actor is not the one to rest on his laurels. He is busy shooting for Indian film director Ram Gopal Varma's 'Department', despite getting injured on the sets of the film.

He is also hosting the season 5 of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)' an Indian game show based on the UK game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' on Sony TV.

"One of the best ways to bring in birthdays is to be working at what you need to be working on...I work because of I need to ....love!!," Bachchan said.

The actor returned home at midnight after shooting for the diwali episodes of KBC and said he could just make it home in time for the clock to strike 12 and for the family to wish him. "The greatest joys of life are in the simple wishes," he said.

Immediately afterwards, he settled to interact with fans from all over the world on his blog and micro-blogging site twitter.

"It is past midnight! It is my birthday today! It is another year gone by! It is stepping in to the 70th year for me! Thank you! Have just been released from the clutches of work form KBC... and here to thank you all for the love and affection you shower!!

"They ask me what I wish for my birthday .. why only on the birthday, it should be everyday... I wish another day to pass in peace ! Thank you all once again for all the Birthday wishes ... I am so humbled and filled with pride .. you make it all happen .. my love," he said.

On his blog, Bachchan recalled that he was born in a small private maternity outfit run by a missionary Dr Brar, in the most-crowded market area of northern Indian state of Allahabad.

"I was brought home by my parents in the best possible transport machinery that they could afford – a tonga! (horse-driven cart) Wrapped in a 'gudari', I still refer to many that I am a 'gudari ka lal' – a human that is affiliated with the cheapest form of clothing. I loved being in that form and still love
it.
"There is a certain sense of attachment every time I come in close contact with people and circumstances that narrate to me stories of the time," he wrote.

"As I step into the 70's unabashedly, I need to thank several of those that I feel were the ones that seemed distressed with the number of my age. But no they are not so!

When they speak of age and involvement, why must we only look upon the aged, onto those that show the ravishes of time and the hunger of recognition. I would imagine that we must let the world be as it is and allow whatever shape it desires to take vis-a-vis individuals," he wrote.

Bachchan gained popularity in the early 1970s as the 'angry young man' of Hindi cinema, with films like 'Agneepath', 'Trishul', 'Deewar', 'Zanjeer'.

Year 2011 saw Bachchan rekindle his 'angry young man' image, that he is best known for, in 'Bbuddha Hoga Terra Baap'.

But on the personal front, he is set to become a grandfather again, as son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai are expecting their first child.

His other Indian film, 'Aarakshan' that hit the screens this year got mired into controversy due to its subject – 'reservation'.

Bachchan even turned 'item boy' for a song titled 'Go Meera'. He was seen in a colourful and flamboyant avatar, dancing to his own golden hits like --'Khaiyeke Paan Banaras Wala', 'Pag ghunghroo baandh Meera naachi thi', 'Rang Barse', 'Sara Zamana' among others.

"All these years, I have been desperately waiting to be called an item boy.

Please call me that. I feel with this song, my wish has come true...and I am satisfied," Bachchan had said.

A few months back, Bachchan broke the news of his Indian actress and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai expecting a baby.

"And so to becoming a Dada! The excitement and the joy of the first Bachchan coming after my brother and me. Nana I was, but now Dada!!," he had said on a social networking site.

The actor had said that he felt the grandchild would bring the child in him

TODAY, BOLLYWOOD DIVA, REKHA TURNED 58

TODAY, Bollywood's enigmatic beauty REKHA turned 58.

Rekha, who captivated the hearts of millions of her fans over the decades, has acted in more than 180 films in her career that spanned over 40 years.

Born Oct 10, 1954, Bhanurekha Ganesan started her career with screen-name Rekha in 1966 as a child actress in the Telugu movie Rangula Ratnam, though her film debut as a lead happened four years later with Hindi movie SAWAN BHADON (1970).

Throughout her career, she has often played strong female characters and, apart from mainstream cinema, appeared in Arthouse films, known in India as parallel cinema.

She has won three Filmfare Awards, two for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress, for her roles in KHUBSOORAT (1980), KHOON BHARI MAANG (1988) and KHILADIYON KA KHILADI (1996), respectively.

Her portrayal of a classical courtesan in UMRAO JAAN (1981) won her the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Rekha added one more feathers to her glorious career this year when she took oath as Rajya Sabha MP.

Rekha made her first appearance in the Parliament during the Budget session as she took oath as a Rajya Sabha member on May 15.

The voting for the Vice-Presidential election this year was the first time when she exercised their ballots as MP of the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

Former Indian President Pratibha Patil had approved the names of Rekha and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar for nominated seats in the Rajya Sabha earlier this year.

TODAY RAKESH ROSHAN TURNS 63

TODAY, Producer, director and Bollywood actor Rakesh Roshan turns 63 who born in a Punjabi family in 1949.

Roshan debuted as an actor in the film GHAR GHAR KI KAHANI in 1970 and then acted in several other films like KHEL KHEL MEIN, KHOOBSURAT, BHAGWAN DADA, KHOON BHARI MAANG, AKELE HUM AKELE TUM.

Roshan set up his own production house Filmkraft in 1980 and produced their first film AAP KE DEEWANE in the same year. Roshan debuted as an actor in the film GHAR GHAR KI KAHANI in 1970 and then acted in several other films like KHEL KHEL MEIN, KHOOBSURAT, BHAGWAN DADA, KHOON BHARI MAANG, AKELE HUM AKELE TUM.

Roshan set up his own production house Filmkraft in 1980 and produced their first film AAP KE DEEWANE in the same year.

He made his directorial debut in 1987 with the film KHUDGARZ. Later he directed a few hit films like KISHEN KANHAIYA, KARAN ARJUN, KAHO NAA... PYAAR HAI, KOI... MIL GAYA.

Roshan's son Hrithik Roshan is one of the most successful Bollywood stars of current generation and Roshan's brother Rajesh Roshan is a well-known music director.

He made his directorial debut in 1987 with the film KHUDGARZ. Later he directed a few hit films like KISHEN KANHAIYA, KARAN ARJUN, KAHO NAA... PYAAR HAI, KOI... MIL GAYA.

Roshan's son Hrithik Roshan is one of the most successful Bollywood stars of current generation and Roshan's brother Rajesh Roshan is a well-known music director.

BOLLYWOOD WISHES KISHORE KUMAR, A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Though he is no more between us today but his songs will always thrive in the hearts of many. Abhas Kumar Ganguly, popularly known as Kishore Kumar left behind a musical legacy comprising thousands of hit Bollywood numbers. Today on his 83rd birthday, we will pay tribute to the legendary singer, whose voice is still the favourite of youngsters.

He was born on August 4, 1929 into Ganguly family in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. He was the son of Kunjalal Ganguly (Gangopadhyay), who was a lawyer and Gouri Devi. Kishore Kumar was the youngest of the four siblings, Ashok Kumar, Sati Devi and Anoop Kumar. Music composer Bappi Lahiri is also related to Kishore Kumar to his mother's side.

In an interview, Kishore's brother Ashok Kumar had revealed that when the legendary singer was 10 years old, his voice was very coarse grating but he loved singing. One day, when his mother was chopping vegetables, he rushed in such a speed that his leg banged into the chopper, Kishore suffered immense pain and cried nonstop for almost 20 hours daily continuously for a month; this crying ultimately cleared his voice and results to a ultimate singer of the Bollywood which created history. Ashok Kumar entered Bollywood when Kishore was a child later Anoop Kumar also ventured into cinema.

The singer also expressed his desire to join his brothers in Hindi film industry. He became a fan of singer-actor Kundan Lal Sehgal, whom he considered his guru, and tried to follow Sehgal's singing style. Abhas Kumar changed his name to Kishore Kumar and started his career as a chorus singer at Bombay Talkies, where his brother worked.

Kishore Kumar's first movie as an actor was Shikari (1946), in which Ashok Kumar played the lead role. Music director Khemchand Prakash gave him a chance to sing Marne Ki Duayein Kyun Mangu for the film Ziddi (1948).

Kishore Kumar was offered many roles after this but he was not serious about a film career as he was interested in singing. But Ashok Kumar wanted him to be an actor like him.

His hidden talent was observed by music director SD Burman, who once heard him imitating KL Sehgal. He appreciated Kishore and asked him to develop his own style instead of copying anyone. Keeping his suggestion in mind, Kishore developed his own style of singing. He featured the yodeling that he had heard on the gramophone records of Tex Morton and Jimmie Rodgers bought by his bother Anoop Kumar.

Later Kishore and Burman's teamed up and recorded for Munimji, Taxi Driver, House No. 44 , Funtoosh , Nau Do Gyarah , Paying Guest , Guide, Jewel Thief , Prem Pujari, and Tere Mere Sapne.

He also recorded various tracks with RD Burman including O Maajhi Re, Yeh Shaam Mastaani, Chingari Koi Bhadke and Kuch Toh Log Kahenge.

Kishore Kumar sung for many actors but his voice best suited for superstar Rajesh Khanna. He sang for Rajesh Khanna in Kati Patang, Amar Prem, Namak Haraam, Aap Ki Kasam, Mehbooba and many more.

Besides hindi, Kishore Kumar sang in many Indian languages including Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya. He worked in films including New Delhi, Aasha, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Half Ticket and Padosan.

He won 8 Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and and holds the record for most number of Filmfare Awards won in that category.

He was awarded the "Lata Mangeshkar Award" by the Madhya Pradesh government and from that year onwards, the Madhya Pradesh Government initiated a new award called the Kishore Kumar Award for contributions to the Hindi Cinema.

Kishore Kumar married four times. His first wife was Bengali singer and actress Ruma Ghosh. His second wife was actress Madhubala and after her death he tied the knot with Yogeeta Bali and his fourth wife is actress Leena Chandravarkar.

On October 13, 1987, Kishore took his last breath and died of heart attack in Mumbai. He is survived by wife Leena Chandravarkar and two sons Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar.

TODAY, LEGENDARY SINGER, MANNA DEY TURNS 93

  
TODAY, Prabodh Chandra Dey ,better known by his nickname Manna Dey tuns 93 who born on 1st May, 1919 is a playback singer in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kanada, Assamese films. Along with Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh he was a part of Indian film playback music industry. He is rated best classical singer among all singers of Hindi film music though he sang all types of songs from Pop to folk. He has recorded more than 3500 songs over the course of his career. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1971, the Padma Bhushan in 2005 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2007.

Padmabhusan Manna Dey is a legendry figure in Indian music. His fame is not restricted to the Indian domain only but has over flown to every part of the globe, where an Indian heart resides. In fact his is not merely a name that is deified everywhere, rather it creates a ripple of mixed feeling of love and worship whenever cited. People venerate him not only for his musical bearing but because he epitomizes a wonderful combination of melody and poetry. His stance in Indian music vindicates the axiom – the art outlives the artist.

Manna Dey started his career in playback singing with the film Tamanna in 1943. The musical score was set by his uncle Krishna Chandra Dey and he had to sing a duet with Suraiya. The song was an instant hit. People across the country loved the song. In 1950, Mashal was the second film where Manna Dey got the opportunity to sing a solo ‘Upar gagan vishal’ and this time the melody was created by Sachin Dev Burman. In 1952, Manna Dey sang both for a Bengali and a Marathi film of the same name and storyline – Amar Bhupali, and established himself as a booming Bengali playback singer.

It was on the 18th December 1953, Manna Dey married Sulochana Kumaran from Kerala. Suroma the eldest daughter of this eminent couple was born on 19th October 1956, and on 20th June 1958, Sumita followed.

TODAY ABHAY DEOL TURNS 36

TODAY, bollywood actor, ABHAY DEOL turns 36! The talented actor, who is known for choosing spectacular offbeat Bollywood films.

Not being a party animal, there will be no such birthday bash for the actor but he will probably go out for a dinner with girlfriend Preeti Desai and some close friends.

Abhay is happy to bag a role in Prakash Jha's next venture. Abhay will be playing the lead role in the film and is very excited about it. According to rumours, Abhishek Bachchan was supposed to play the role in the film.

Abhay started his career with SOCHA NA THA in 2005. He has charmed the audience with his performances in films like HONEYMOON TRAVELS PVT. LTD., OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE!, DEV D, ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA, etc.

His portrayal of Kabir in his latest release ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA was highly appreciated by both fans and critics. Also his film DEV D had won 6 Filmfare Awards in 2009.

The actor is now all geared up for Dibakar Banerjee's SHANGHAI and international project SINGULARITY.

TODAY AAMIR KHAN TURNS 47

TODAY the perfectionist - actor-director-producer Aamir Khan celebrates his 47th birthday.

However, this year instead of celebrating his birthday with his family, Khan would be working for a new upcoming TV show.

Khan started his acting career as a child artist in the film YAADON KI BAARAAT (1973). His first commercial break was with QAYAMAT SE QAYAMAT TAK (1988), which earned him National Film Award (Special Jury Award).

Some of his well acclaimed movies are RANGEELA (1995), RAJA HINDUSTANI (1996), SARFAROSH (1999), GHULAAM (1998), LAGAAN (2001), DIL CHAHTA HAIN (2001), RANG DE BASANTI (2006), TAARE ZAMEEN PAR (2007), GHAJINI (2008), 3 IDIOTS (2009) and many more.

His film '3-IDIOTS' (2009) became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time.

The debut of his own production company is with Academy Award-nominated film LAGAAN, followed by other movies like JAANE TU... YA JAANE NA (2008), PEEPLI LIVE (2010), DHOBI GHAT (2011) and so on.

Khan was honoured with Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010 for his outstanding contributions in the field of arts.

He is also the brand ambassador of UNICEF to promote child nutrition.

Now Aamir is gearing up for his upcoming film, TALAASH, a psychological thriller, opposite Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherji, which is set to release in 2012.

So join us in wishing the ace actor a warm and very happy Birthday and hope he continues to enthrall us with his superlative work.

TODAY MINISSHA LAMBA TURNS 27

TODAY, Actress Minissha Lamba turns 27 who started her journey in Bollywood with the film YAHAAN in 2005. And since then the gorgeous actress never looked back. Minissha has showcased her talent in films like BACHNA AE HASEENO, HONEYMOON TRAVELS PVT. LTD., KIDNAP, BHEJA FRY 2 and the latest one being HUM TUM SHABANA. She even received acclaims at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in the film WELL DONE ABBA!.

Born in a Punjabi family in New Delhi, Minissha wanted to be a journalist, but soon landed in the world of modeling and bagged an assignment for the brand Cadbury. The actress also received film offers and eventually became a Bollywood actress.

Her upcoming films in 2012 are JOKER with Akshay Kumar and Shreyas Talpade and ZILLA GHAZIABAD with Sanjay Dutt and Vivek Oberoi.

We from the team of CINECELEBS wish the gorgeous actress a very happy birthday and prosperous life

TODAY AGNEEPATH STAR, HRITHIK TURNS 38

TODAY, Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan celebrates his 38th birthday. However, instead of doing some shor sharaba the handsome actor wants to keep his birthday a simple and private affair this time around. As per the sources, Duggu is planning to celebrate his big day with family and some close friends.

As for films, all eyes are now set on Hrithik's soon-to-be-released AGNEEPATH, where we'll get to watch the actor in the role of an angry young man after a long time.

His acting prowess and of course his humble nature makes him an extremely adorable actor in Bollywood today.

Join us in wishing the very talented Hrithik Roshan a very Happy Birthday!

TODAY MUSIC COMPOSER, A. R. RAHMAN TURNS 46

TODAY, FAMOUS MUSIC COMPOSER, A R Rahman's turns 46. The composer who has gifted the Indian music industry, especially Bollywood, with some divine compositions is today referred to as one of the best music composers in India.

Rahman has not only been rewarded with Oscars but has also received Grammy awards. The composer has also made his mark at International level and the whole of India is just so proud of him.

Rahman's latest Bollywood hit has been ROCKSTAR. The film's music was highly appreciated and has managed to win the hearts of many. He has also composed the music of an upcoming Bollywood film EKK DEEWANA THA. We hope it becomes a bigger hit.

We at glamsham.com wish the very talented music composer A R Rahman a very happy birthday.

TODAY BOLLYWOOD SEXY STAR, "VIDYA BALAN TURNS 33

TODAY, bollywood hot and sexy actress, Vidya Balan turns 33 who has acted in popular films like Parineeta and Lage Raho Munna Bhai. Hailed as the next big thing, among the current lot of Bollywood actresses, she was born in Palakkad, on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, in 1978.

Unlike her other competitors, she banks on her beauty, grace and talent rather than on exposure. Vidya first started out by modeling in the Surf Excel ad in the year 1998. Success of the ad saw her doing a lot of commercials. Her mentor Pradeep Sarkar directed most of them. She did some 25 TV advertisements.

She did three music videos as well, with Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria and Shubha Mudgal, again directed by Pradeep Sarkar. Balan made her film debut in the year 2003 with the Bengali film Bhalo Theko for which she won the 'best actress' Anand Lok Puraskar in Kolkata. She also acted in two television serials including the superhit Hum Panch and Hanste Khelte.

Balan made her Hindi film debut with Pradeep Sarkar's highly acclaimed Parineeta playing the graceful Lolita. It was a big challenge for even a seasoned actor to capture the grace and subtle nuances of the character, Lolita. But she made it look easy, drawing applause from all quarters. She hasn't looked back ever since.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai, with Sanjay Dutt followed. The film became a phenomenal success and even went to the Oscars. Guru was her next release, directed by acclaimed director Mani Ratnam. The film was a great success too. Although she had only a small role, it was appreciated.

Her next two releases, Salaam-e-Ishq and Eklavya failed to do well, but the latter was selected as India's official entries to the Oscars for the 80th Academy Awards.

Among Balan's last few releases, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa have fared very well at the box office, but Rajkumar Santoshi directed Halla Bol flopped despite critical acclaim.

Her film with Shahid Kapur Kismat Konnection was also a success, during which it was rumoured that they were dating. Her current release Paa with Bachchans - Amitabh and Abhishek, in which she portrayed Amitabh's mother, has got her rave reviews.

Her forthcoming films are - Vishal Bhardwaj's Ishqiya, in which she is paired with Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Chenab Gandhi.

TODAY BOLLYWOOD ONE TIME SUPERSTAR, RAJESH KHANNA TURNS 69

TODAY, fondly addressed as ‘Kaka’, Jatin Khanna (he was rechristened as Rajesh Khanna when he entered Bollywood) turns 69 who born on 29 December, 1942 in Amritsar. His charismatic ways and elegance made him popular not just among women but all the Bollywood-crazy fans. He is the lone actor to have delivered fifteen successive super hits.

Khanna was brought up by foster parents, friends of his biological parents. His fondness for stage performance came to surface during his school days at St. Sebastian School, Girgaun. After winning an ‘All India Talent Contest’ Jatin Khanna decided to take a final plunge into the filmdom with his celluloid name Rajesh Khanna in Chetan Anand’s Aakhri Khat.

Despite creating ripples with films such as Aurat, Ittefaq and Baharon Ke Sapne — it was Shakti Samanta’s Aradhana which saw him shooting to phenomenal fame and national glory. Aradhana — the enchanting saga of romance and music projected the stylish performer in a dual role. The movie established Kishore Kumar as Rajesh Khanna’s signature playback voice.

Rajesh Khanna’s list of hits includes Sachaa Jhutha, Haathi Mere Saathi, Amar Prem, Do Raaste, Anand, Avtar and Souten. From 1969 to 1973, he had 15 consecutive hits.

He won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards and was nominated for the same 14 times. He received the maximum BFJA Awards for Best Actor (Hindi) – four times and was nominated 25 times. He was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.

Rajesh Khanna married Dimple Kapadia in 1973. The duo separated in 1984 as Khanna’s schedule kept him away much of the time and Dimple became interested in pursuing an acting career. Twinkle and Rinke, Rajesh Khanna’s two daughters, are also popular Bollywood actors.

Rajesh Khanna was a Member of Parliament for the Congress Party, from the New Delhi constituency, where he won the 1992 by-election, retaining his seat until the 1996 election. He has since been a political activist for the Congress.

A career marked by awe-inspiring fan following and extraordinary success, Rajesh Khanna made a mark in Bollywood and still remains one of the most beloved actors.

Here’s wishing the ‘Superstar’ a very Happy Birthday from CINECELEBS2

TODAY SALMAN TURNS 46

The "DABANGG" "bodyguard' is 'ready' to celebrate his 46th birthday today!

Starting his career as a 'lover-boy' to branding himself as a 'hot-blooded' man on the silver screen, it has been a long and exciting journey for Salman Khan in Bollywood. Salman emerged as one of the most 'wanted' hero of the industry and has given plenty of blockbuster films.

MAINE PYAR KIYA, ANDAZ APNA APNA, KARAN ARJUN, PYAR KIYA TO DARNA KYA, JUDWA, BIWI NO. 1, HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM, TERE NAAM, NO ENTRY, WANTED, DABANGG, READY and BODYGUARD are some of the hit movies of the salman.

TODAY "AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN" TURNS 38

November 1 marks a very special day in Bolly calendar as it is the birthday of divine beauty and reigning actress of tinsel town, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. And this birthday is indeed special as the dazzling actor is currently rejoicing the best phase of her life i.e. her pregnancy.

While every birthday she is occupied with her film projects and endorsements this birthday, the mom-to-be, Aishwarya would be entirely dedicating it to treating her pregnancy.

Interestingly there were speculations enough that the much awaited Bachchan super Jr would share the birthday with mum Aishwarya. However now it is being held that the baby is most likely to arrive by mid-November.

With Ash looking forward to her impending maternity, we wish the birthday girl oops lady a very happy birthday and a healthy & safe pregnancy for soon-to-be mother.

KENDALL JENNER - WOULD CELEBRATE HER 16TH BIRTHDAY ON NOV' 3

Following in the footsteps of her big sisters, it was recently announced that Kendall Jenner will be getting her very own E! TV Special.

The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star will be the subject of a new show that will follow her in the weeks leading up to her 16th birthday party.

According to UsWeekly, Ms Jenner’s show will detail everything from party planning to shopping for a car and even the possibility of a tattoo or belly button ring.

Kendall will be celebrating her sweet 16 on November 3.

TODAY BIG B "AMITABH BACHCHAN" TURNS 69

TODAY, Amitabh Bachchan turns 69 who born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad. He is the son of late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan did his schooling from Sherwood College, Nainital and later on pursued a degree in science from the Delhi University. His first job was in Shaw Wallace and later worked as a freight broker for a shipping firm called Bird and Co. But his destiny had something else to offer and it was the journey to stardom.

He made his debut in the film Saat Hindustani (1969) which was directed by K.A. Abbas. Film failed on the box-office but Amitabh was noticed by film makers like Hrishikesh Mukherji and Sunil Dutt. Hrishikesh Mukherji (whom Amitabh treat as his Godfather),gave him a role in his two films, Anand and Guddi. Anand was the third film, which became a hit and he got best supporting actor filmfare award. Amitabh was getting the roles but they were not significant. Finally he got a chance to work in "Zanjeer", role for which he was not the first choice. Film turned out to be super-hit. By then a new avatar had emerged on silver screen, an "Angry young man". But this was his one aspect.

He was a poet (Kabhi Kabhi), an decent professor (Kasme Vaade), a comedian (Chupke Chupke, Amar Akbar Anthony, Don), a dying lover (Mukaddar Ka Sikander).He did almost all kinds of roles. In 1973, after release of Zanjeer, Amitabh got married with Jaya Bhaduri. He became father at the time of release of Chupke Chupke. During the shooting of "Coolie" on 26th July 1982, he was injured and admitted to Breech Candy hospital. The whole nation prayed for his fast recovery and by the grace of God he was gifted with a new life. Mrs. Indira Gandhi, then P.M. of India, postponed her foreign trip and visited the hospital.

After recovery Amitabh returned on silver screen, with Sharabi and Giraftar like hit movies. In the original script of "Coolie" Iqbal (Amitabh) had to die but Teji Bachchan asked Manmohan Desai to change it for her personal reasons. The last scene where he stands in the balcony and thank the people, was the real scene, a way to thank the people of India, "Main to chala gaya tha, laut aaya hoon to bus aapki duaon se...." Amitabh also tried his hand in politics in 1984 after the death of Mrs. Gandhi. He defeated the then called Chankya of the Indian politics, Hemvanti Nandan Bahuguna. But some how things went wrong and he got trapped in the dirty game of politics of anti-Rajiv Gandhi. Although during this period his classics "Main Azad Hoon" and "Agneepath" were released, but Amitabh was getting older. Amitabh decided to take a break in 1992, Khuda Gawah was the last release.

He then launched ABCL which was a multi-faceted commercial enterprise. This was the major failure and he was surrounded by unthinkable debt. This is hard to imagine at that time how he survived but again he proved that he is not an ordinary man who live and die. With "Kaun Banega Crorepati" and "Mohabattein" he redefined his position in Indian cinema. Amitabh emerged again as a winner and slapped the critics who declared him "finished". Even in this age roles are written for him. Every film maker is dreaming to cast him in his/her film. He was declared as Star of the Millenium by BBC poll, by Stardust and even at the survey for statue at Madam Tusad. These are not mere coincident! May God bless him.