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They too can act!
By IndiaFM News Bureau, January 17th, 2005 - 0945 hrs IST
Bollywood - one attractive industry - many contenders. People all over try to be a part of it. Some succeed some don't. And amongst the one's who succeed not all of them have a backing or a mentor waiting to launch them. Some of them do not even belong to Bombay. Here is a collection of such contemporary artists who hail from small towns but are making a mark in Bollywood.
Irfaan Khan This NSD actor hailing from Jaipur has already carved a niche for himself, after delivering mind-boggling performances in the Hollywood film Warrior (which fetched him the BAFTA award), Haasil, and lately, Maqbool. Winning critical acclaim nationwide, this Khan with a difference knew early on that he wanted to be an actor.
Upcoming films : Chehraa, 7 Phere, The Story Of A Porn Filmmaker, Chocolate, Mr. 100% - The Real Player, Gumnaam - The Unknown
Manoj Bajpai
A passionate lover of theatre, full of fury and raw energy, hails from Bilwa in Bihar. He has earned his acting credentials doing theatre (He was rejected thrice by the National School of Drama) and is the actor who is known for his acting sensibilities. Manoj has worked his way up from small TV roles to small character roles in films like Bandit Queen till Satya happened and Manoj became synonymous with just one name Bhiku Mhatre.
Upcoming films: Bewafaa, Hanan, Fareb, Panchhi
Preity Zinta Hailing from the mountains of Shimla, P reity is one of those rare people who did not have to work at getting herself work in the industry despite being an outsider in the industry. She was good-looking, smart, spontaneous and intelligent. Producers cast her easily in their films. Preity's histrionics were in display in the small role she did in Mani Ratnam's Dil Se . Soldier was a step forward towards stardom. Kya Kehna clinched her fate. She is one of the most successful actresses of our times and a big contender for the place in the zenith.
Upcoming films : Yash Raj film with Saif Ali, Karan Johar's next
Udita Goswami
Coming from Dehradun, Udita made quite an impact with her debut in Paap. She started out as a model in Delhi and there was no looking back. Bollywood has beckoned her big time and she will be seen in many movies in 2005.
Upcoming films : Kissse Pyaar Karoon, Zahar
Mallika Sherawat
Ms. Sherwat needs no introduction- she was the biggest newsmaker in 2003. As per what she says, she belongs to Rohtak a very small town in Haryana. Much against her fathers wishes she started as a small time model and was spotted by Govind Menon. Thereon she made waves with Khwahish and Murder. She has emerged as the "alternate heroine" of Bollywood.
Upcoming films: Bach Ke Rehna Re Baba
Arjun Rampal
Born in Jabalpur; must admit Arjun Rampal has gone places. After being spotted by ace designer Rohit Bal in a discotheque, Arjun's life has taken him from ramp to the ever so coveted Bollywood. Planning to go international as a model he met Ashok Mehta while shooting for an ad film, who offered him a film. Arjun read the script 8 times before signing Moksha. He has been to acting school only for 15 days!
Upcoming films: Dil Sachcha Chehra Jhootha, Hum Ko Tum Se Pyaar Hai, Yakeen
Sanjay Suri
Sanjay belongs to Srinagar and before movies Sanjay was quite a popular face on Television not only as a model but also as an actor. He debuted in Raj Kaushal's Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi and has done several movies after that. He is known as the few dependable actors in Bollywood. Sanjay is venturing into production with his next film My Brother Nikhil.
Upcoming films: My Brother Nikhil, My Bollywood Bride, Kab? Kyon? Aur Kahan
By IndiaFM News Bureau, January 17th, 2005 - 0945 hrs IST
Bollywood - one attractive industry - many contenders. People all over try to be a part of it. Some succeed some don't. And amongst the one's who succeed not all of them have a backing or a mentor waiting to launch them. Some of them do not even belong to Bombay. Here is a collection of such contemporary artists who hail from small towns but are making a mark in Bollywood.
Irfaan Khan This NSD actor hailing from Jaipur has already carved a niche for himself, after delivering mind-boggling performances in the Hollywood film Warrior (which fetched him the BAFTA award), Haasil, and lately, Maqbool. Winning critical acclaim nationwide, this Khan with a difference knew early on that he wanted to be an actor.
Upcoming films : Chehraa, 7 Phere, The Story Of A Porn Filmmaker, Chocolate, Mr. 100% - The Real Player, Gumnaam - The Unknown
Manoj Bajpai
A passionate lover of theatre, full of fury and raw energy, hails from Bilwa in Bihar. He has earned his acting credentials doing theatre (He was rejected thrice by the National School of Drama) and is the actor who is known for his acting sensibilities. Manoj has worked his way up from small TV roles to small character roles in films like Bandit Queen till Satya happened and Manoj became synonymous with just one name Bhiku Mhatre.
Upcoming films: Bewafaa, Hanan, Fareb, Panchhi
Preity Zinta Hailing from the mountains of Shimla, P reity is one of those rare people who did not have to work at getting herself work in the industry despite being an outsider in the industry. She was good-looking, smart, spontaneous and intelligent. Producers cast her easily in their films. Preity's histrionics were in display in the small role she did in Mani Ratnam's Dil Se . Soldier was a step forward towards stardom. Kya Kehna clinched her fate. She is one of the most successful actresses of our times and a big contender for the place in the zenith.
Upcoming films : Yash Raj film with Saif Ali, Karan Johar's next
Udita Goswami
Coming from Dehradun, Udita made quite an impact with her debut in Paap. She started out as a model in Delhi and there was no looking back. Bollywood has beckoned her big time and she will be seen in many movies in 2005.
Upcoming films : Kissse Pyaar Karoon, Zahar
Mallika Sherawat
Ms. Sherwat needs no introduction- she was the biggest newsmaker in 2003. As per what she says, she belongs to Rohtak a very small town in Haryana. Much against her fathers wishes she started as a small time model and was spotted by Govind Menon. Thereon she made waves with Khwahish and Murder. She has emerged as the "alternate heroine" of Bollywood.
Upcoming films: Bach Ke Rehna Re Baba
Arjun Rampal
Born in Jabalpur; must admit Arjun Rampal has gone places. After being spotted by ace designer Rohit Bal in a discotheque, Arjun's life has taken him from ramp to the ever so coveted Bollywood. Planning to go international as a model he met Ashok Mehta while shooting for an ad film, who offered him a film. Arjun read the script 8 times before signing Moksha. He has been to acting school only for 15 days!
Upcoming films: Dil Sachcha Chehra Jhootha, Hum Ko Tum Se Pyaar Hai, Yakeen
Sanjay Suri
Sanjay belongs to Srinagar and before movies Sanjay was quite a popular face on Television not only as a model but also as an actor. He debuted in Raj Kaushal's Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi and has done several movies after that. He is known as the few dependable actors in Bollywood. Sanjay is venturing into production with his next film My Brother Nikhil.
Upcoming films: My Brother Nikhil, My Bollywood Bride, Kab? Kyon? Aur Kahan
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