Prabhas is a famous Indian actor of Tollywood as he did many hit movies for Telugu Cinema. He is very well known for his role in S.S. Rajamauli’s Movie Baahubali: The beginning. He acted the title role in this film and he became the super star of the Indian Cinema. He is also referred as a Young Rebel Star.
Early Life of Prabhas:
Prabhas was born on 23rd October 1979 in Chennai, Tamilnadu. His father was a film producer named U. Suryanarayana Raju and his mother’s name is Siva Kumari. He has 1 elder brother and 1 elder sister. His brother’s name is Pramod Raju uppalapati and his sister’s name is Pragathi. His uncle is also an actor name Krishanam Raju Uppalapati. prabhas did his schooling in DNR school, Bhimavaram and did his B.tech from Sri Chaitanya college, Hyderabad.
The Career of Prabhas:
Prabhas started his career through Telugu movies in 2002. He did his first movie of Tollywood named Eshwar. 1n 2003, he did another movie named Raghvendra as a lead hero. But he appeared in limelight through his movie Varsham in 2004. He made his first appearance in Bollywood through Prabhu Deva’s movie Action Jackson. He was also seen in the family entertainer film named Mirchi opposite actress Anushka Shetty which became the superhit . He has done his big budget blockbuster film Baahubali: the beginning in which he has done the title role and got huge applause from the audience all over the India. He also has seen in Baahubali: The conclusion. After Baahubali: the beginning, Prabhas didn’t sign any film in next two years. He has seen next in the Baahubali: The conclusion. which proved a great hit in his career. The film was released on 28th April 2017 and earning much income. He also signed another movie named Sahoo which will be his next movie.
Filmography:
Eshwar in 2002 as Eshwar.
Raghvendra in 2003 as Raghvendra.
Varsham in 2004 as Venkat
Adavi ramudu in 2004 as Ramudu
Chakram in 2005 as Chakram
Chatrapathi in 2005 as Siva
Pournami in 2006 as Shiva Keshava
Yogi in 2007 as Eeshwar Prasad
Munna in 2007 as Munna
Bujjigadu in 2007 as Bujji/linga Raju/Rajnikanth
Billa in 2009 as Bill/Ranga
Ek Niranjan in 2009 as chotu
Darling in 2010 as Prabhas
Mr. Perfect in 2011 as Vicky
Rebel in 2012 as Rishi
Mirchi in 2013 as Jai
Action Jackson in 2014 (Bollywood)
Baahubali: The beginning in 2015 as Bahubali/shiva
Baahubali: The conclusion as Amrendra Bahubali
Sahoo in 2018 (upcoming)
Prabhas became a superstar after the Baahubali season 1 and season 2. He has become the brand ambassador of Mahindra TUV 300 car and done many ad shoot after this film. He is the first south Indian star who have his statue in Bangkok at the prestigious Madame Tussuads. He is the highest paid actor in Tollywood now. Actually he is never desire to become an actor, instead he wanted to become a businessman but his destiny take him to this path. The full name of Prabhas is Prabhas Raju Uppalpati but after his awesome acting in different films he got many nickname like Darling, Baahubali and Young Rebel star. Rebel star was the nickname of his uncle Krishnan Raju Uppalpati.
Vinod Khanna was an Indian actor as well as a film producer. He was an active politician also. He earned so much name and fame in Indian film industry through his acting. He played all kinds of roles like negative role, as a supporting actor and a lead hero.
Early Life:
Vinod Khanna was born on 9th October 1946 in Peshawar, Punjab (now in Pakistan). He belongs to a Punjabi family. His parent’s name was Kishanchand Khanna and Kamla Khanna. His father was a textile, dye and chemical businessman. He had 4 siblings, 3 sisters, and 1 brother. His family had to migrate from Peshawar to Mumbai after the partition of India and Pakistan. He did his schooling initially in St. mary’s school, Mumbai until class 2nd. Then He transferred to St. Xavier’s School Delhi and after that, he did his schooling in Delhi public School, Mathura Road when his family moved to Delhi in 1957. But in 1960 family had to leave Delhi and again had to live in Mumbai. Khanna had to join Barnes School, Nasik. He wanted to do Engineering but his father wanted to join commerce college so that he could help him in his business. So Vinod Khanna had to join Sydenham College, Mumbai. He had no interest in commerce so he moved to other activities like theater. During his boarding school time, he spared most of his time in watching epics like Solva Sal and Mughal-e-Azam and he was attracted towards the motion pictures and wanted to run his career in acting. When he announced his desire about acting to his family, his father protested him and threatened him by pointing the gun at him. but after the efforts of his mother, his father convinced and gave him a time of 2 years. and told him if he was failed in this 2 years he had to join his business. but desires never end and hard work proved the success. Vinod Khanna completed his dream by his effort and hard work.
Bollywood Career:
Vinod Khanna had to play negative roles and supporting roles initially.His first film was Man Ka Meet in1968 in which Som Dutt was lead Hero and he played the role of villain. He worked in Purab and Paschim, Aan Milo Sajna, Sacha Jutha and Mastana in 1970 and Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Elaan in 1971. He got his first break as a lead hero in the year 1971 In the film- Hum Tum Or Woh. which proved successful it was followed by the multi starer movie mere Apne in 1971. In 1973 he played a role of Navy officer In Achanak which was very appreciated by people. After acting in Parchaiyan in 1973 he became famous as a romantic hero and got many offers for romantic movies also. He played many films as a lead hero like Farebi, Hatyara, Qaid, Zalim, Inkaar, Gaddar, Aap ki Khatir, Rajmahal, Main tulsi Tere Angan Ki, Adha Din Adhi Raat, Khoon Ki Pukar, Shak, Aarop, Takat, Jail Yatra, Qurbani. He acted in Many multi starrer movies named Shankar Shambu, Chor Sipahi, Ek or Ek gyarah with Shashi Kapoor. Kudrat, Rajput and Prem Kahani with Rajesh Khanna. Hera Pheri, khoon pasina, Amar, Akbar Anthony and Mukaddar ka Sikander with Amitabh Bacchan. He did many movies with other actors like Randheer Kapoor, Jeetendra, And Dharmendra. In 1980 he did the movie Qurbani which was rejected by Amitabh Bachan . This movie created a history in Khanna’s life and became the highest earning movie of that year.He did many films till 1982. But later on, he was greatly impressed by the spiritual Teacher Osho and left his career for 5 years. He returned in 1987 with his movie Insaf with Dimple Kapadia. He did then Zurm and Chandni and played a romantic role. In 1990’s he did many films named Muqaddar ka Badshah, rihaee, CID, Lekin, Hamshakal, EEna, Meena Deeka, Shatriya, Insaniyat ka Devta, Dayawan, Nischay, Himalaya putra, Surya, Karnama etc.
He got Filmfare life time achievement awards for his contribution to Indian cinema over three decades. After that He did small roles in some movies like Deewanapan, Wanted, Dabangg, pehchan, Risk, Dilwale etc.
Political career of Vinod Khanna:
In 1997 Vinod Khanna took steps in politics. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and won the election of Loksabha in Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab. In July 2002 he was elected as a union minister for culture and tourism and then he became the minister of External of affairs after six months. In 2004 he again elected in Gurdaspur but had to face defeat in 2009. but again he won the election from the same constituency in 2014. He was an active politician till death.
Personal Life Of Vinod Khanna:
Vinod Khanna married to a girl named Geetanjali, he had met her in the college time. He married to Geetanjali in 1971 and the couple had two children named Akshay Khanna and Rahul Khanna. Both became Bollywood actors. In 1975 he became the disciple of spiritual leader Osho and was attracted towards him. in 1982 when his career was in peak he decided to left his family and career and went to Osho’s US ashram Rajneeshpuram and became the sanyasi. This decision made a big conflict between him and his wife and she divorced him in 1985. After five years when he back home, he again started work in Indian Cinema. In 1990 he met with Kavita Daftary at a party and had affair between them. Kavita Daftary was a businesswoman who handles her father’s business and 16 years younger than Vinod Khanna. yet they decided to be together and married each other on 15 may 1990. From this marriage, Vinod Khanna had two children named Sakshi Khanna and Shraddha Khanna. He always supported his children in their career.
Death & Illness:
Vinod Khanna was suffering from the bladder cancer. He was hospitalized to HN Reliance foundation and Research Centre In Girgaon Mumbai. After a few weeks in the hospital, he died on 27th April 2017 in a hospital.
Vinod Khanna was a rare actor of Indian film industry who has done so many movies. He was a handsome villain those times. It was said that if he didn’t leave his career in 1982 and went to Osho’s ashram then he was more popular than Amitabh Bachchan at those times. He had to become a gardener, had to clean toilets and dishes in Osho’s ashram. His nickname was Sexy Sanyasi at those times. Really he was an amazing actor and was always remembered for his acting and different roles. May God Peace his soul rest!
Dharmendra Deol was the dream of many Indian girls at his time. Dharmendra is the legendary hero in India Cinema or Bollywood City. He has served so many movies that no one can forget his name in the Indian History. He is the person who has played various roles such as romantic, action, drama and so one. Dharmendra Deol has created a history through his real life acting, he-man kind body physique, warm smiles and timely dialogue delivery. He is also known as “Garam-Dharam” because of his nature. He had worked in approx. 288 Indian Movies and broke all the records of acting. Words will be less to praise his work and contribution.
Let’s have a study about his life history:-
Early Life: –
Dharmendra Deol’s original name is “Dharam Singh Deol” and born to the Jat Sikh family on 8th December 1935 in Phagwara Village of Kapurthala District, Punjab. His Father name was “Kewal Kishen Singh Deol” (School Headmaster) and his mother name was “Satwant Kaur”. He has his one brother named “Ajeet Deol”. He spent his early life in the village- Sahnewal and studied in the Government senior Secondary school at Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana. His intermediate was done from Ramgarhia College, Phagwara in 1952. He was good in the study but he was fond of the movies from his early age. He won the film fare contest and came to Mumbai to make his career in Hindi Cinema.
Family Life: –
His married life was started at the very early age when he was of 19. He was married to a girl named “Prakash Kaur” in 1954. From her, he had four kids- 2 boys and 2 girls. 2 boys are known as famous heroes with the name of “Sunny Deol” and “Bobby Deol”. His daughter’s names are “Vijeeta Deol” and “Ajeeta Deol”. While working in Indian Cinema, the news was got highlighted of his affairs with Indian co-actresses ‘Meena Kumari”, “Saira Banu” and “Hema Malini”. While working in Sholay, he fell in love with Hema Malini. “Hema Malini was his final crush and he wanted to marry her, but as per Indian Marriage law, he cannot marry another woman without divorcing the first wife. He had already had 4 kids from his first wife so his wife refused him to give divorce. So he converted his region to ‘Islam” in 21st August 1979 just to marry “Hema Malini”. He then married to “Hema Malini’ at 2nd May 1980. From her, he has two beautiful daughters named “Esha Deol” and “Ahana Deol”. Esha Deol also worked in Hindi Cinema for some time, but after marriage, we have not seen her in movies. Ahana Deol is a Great dancer. He had four grandsons named Karan, Rajvir, Aryaman, and Dharam.
Hobbies: –
He was quite fond of Shayaries and loves to write. Apart from this, he was well known for his fitness and exercising activities.
Bollywood Life: –
He was known as the most handsome movies actor in the Indian Cinema at his peak time. He has been nominated for various film fare awards and known as the best actor for his splendid contribution. He has played romantic roles in 1960-1967 when he became the heroine-centric hero but later, he was given roles of action hero. His best portray was came out from the movie Sholay dialogue of which are still remembered. His best chemistry was with “Aasha Parekh” with whom he has given 5 hits movie. He has given his 35 hit shots with his favorite co-star cum wife “Hema Malini”. He has worked with almost all the leading heroines of his time like Nutan, Meena Kumari, Mala, Sharmila, Rekha and made a repo as “romantic and Solo action star. He was the highest paid actor in his time. He had worked with the leading director and producers like Bimal Roy, Yash Chopra, Raj Khosla, Ramesh Sippy, Rajkumar Santoshi, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Raghunath Jalani, and Basu Chatterji. “Amitabh Bachchan” was his favorite co-star and one of the best friends. He always treats him as his younger brother. He has worked with the other heroes like Vinod Khanna, Jitendra, Sanjeev Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Vinod Mehra, etc. In 1983, he launched his own production company and launched his elder son “Sunny Deol” as the hero in “Betaab”. Then later launched his second son ‘Bobby Deol” in 1995 in “Barsaat” and his nephew ‘Abhay Deol” in 2005 in “Socha Na Tha”. He was not having good thoughts about the film industry for females. He did not want her daughter Esha Deol to work in Movies but it was Hema Malini who supported her to join her dreams.
Movies:-
Second Hand Husband (2015), Singh Saab The Great, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013), Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011), Yamla Pagla Deewana, Apne, Life in a Metro (2007), Hum Kaun Hai, Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004), Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003), Reshma aur Sultaan (2002), Aaj Ka Gunda, Galiyon Ka Badshah, Istam, Jagira, Shirdi Sai Baba (2001), Bhai Thakur, Jallad No. 1, Kaali Ki Saugandh, Meri Jung Ka Elaan, Pathar Aur Payal, Sultaan, The Revenge (2000) Loh Purush, Munnibai, Nyaydaata (1999), Barsaat Ki Raat, Pyar Kiya Tho Darna Kya, Sherkhan, Zulm O Sitam (1998), Dharma Karma, Gundagardi, Jeeo Shaan Se, Loha (1997), Aatank, Himmatvar, Mafia, Return of Jewel Thief, Smuggler (1996), Aazmayish, Fauji, Hum Sab Chor Hain, Maidan E Jung, Policewala Gunda, Taaqat, Veer (1995) Juaari, Maha Shaktishaali, Paappi Devataa (1994) Kshatriya, Kundan (1993) Humlaa, Kal Ki Awaz, Khule Aam, Tehelka, Virodhi, Waqt Ka Badshah, Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992), Dushman Devta, Farishtay, Toofan, Kohraam, Koun Kare Kurbanie, Mast Kalandar, Paap Ki Aandhi, Trinetra (1991), Humse Na Takrana, Nakabandi, Pyar Ka Karz, Qurbani Jatt Di, Sher Dil, Veeru Dada (1990), Batwara, Elaan E Jung, Hathyar, Ilaaka, Kasam Suhaag Ki, Nafrat Ki Aandhi, Sachai Ki Taqat, Shehzaade, Sikka, Vardi (1989), Akhri Muqabla, Ganga Tere Desh Mein, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Mahaveera, Agha Mardon Wali Baat, Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga, Saazish, Sone Pe Suhaaga, Soorma Bhopali , Zalzala (1988), Aag Hi Aag, Dadagiri, Hukumat, Insaf Ki Pukar, Insaniyat Ke Dushman, Jaan Hatheli Pe, Loha, Mard Ki Zabaan, Mera Karam Mera Dharam, Superman, Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987), Main Balwan, Mohabbat Ki Kasam, Sajna Sath Nibhana, Saveray Wali Gaadi, Sultanat (1986), Ghulami, Karishma Kudrat Kaa, Sitamgar (1985), Babi Baazi, Dharam Aur Kanoon, Insaaf Kaun Karega, Jagir, Jeene Nahi Doonga, Jhutha Sach, Raaj Tilak, Sunny, The Gold Medal (1984), Kanoon, Jaani Dost, Naukar Biwi Ka, Qayamat, Razia Sultan (1983), Badle Ki Aag, Baghavat, Do Dishayen, Ghazab, Main Intequam Loonga, Meharbaani, Rajput, Samraat (1982), Teesri Aankh, Aas Paas, Katilon Ke Kaatil, Khuda Kasam, Krodhi, Naseeb, Professor Pyarelal, Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, Chunaoti, Insaf Ka Tarazu, Balram, The Burning Train (1980), Cinema Cinema, Dil Kaa Heera, Kartavya (1979), Azaad, Dillagi, Phandebaaz, Shalimar (1978), Chacha Bhatija, Charandas, Dharam Veer, Do Chehere, Do Sholay, Dream Girl, Khel Khilari Ka, Kinara, Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale, Swami, Tinku (1977), Charas, Maa (1976), Apne Dushman, Chaitali, Chupke Chupke, Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja, Pratiggya, Saazish, Sholay (1975), Dost, International Crook, Kunwara Baap, Patthar Aur Payal, Pocketmaar, Resham Ki Dori (1974), Black Mail, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Jugnu, Jwar Bhata, Kahani Kismat Ki, Keemat, Rekha Loafer, Phagun, Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Anokha Milan, Do Chor, Jaban, Lalkaar, Raja Jani, Malini Samadhi, Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Guddi, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Naya Zamana, Rakhwala (1971), Ishq Par Zor Nahin, Jeevan Mrityu, Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan, Man Ki Aankhen, Mera Naam Joker, Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970), Aadmi Aur Insaan, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Khamoshi, Pyar Hi Pyar, Satyakam, Yakeen (1969), Ankhen, Baazi, Baharon Ki Manzil, Izzat, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Shikar (1968), Chandan Ka Palna, Dulhan Ek Raat Ki, Ghar Ka Chirag, Bhattacharya Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai, Majhli Didi, Paadi (1967), Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Anupama, Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi, Devar, Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya, Mamta, Mohabbat Zindagi Hai, Phool Aur Patthar (1966), Akashdeep, Mehmood Chand Aur Suraj, Kaajal, Aakash, Purnima (1965), Aap Ki Parchhaiyan, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Ganga Ki Lahren, Haqeeqat, Main Bhi Ladki Hoon, Mera Qasoor Kya Hai, Pooja Ke Phool (1964), Bandini, Begaana (1963), Anpadh, Shaadi, Soorat Aur Seerat (1962), Boy Friend, Shola Aur Shabnam (1961) Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere, Johnny Gaddaar (1960)
Political Career: –
Presently he is contributing the political area as the member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. As a successful politician, he represents the Bikaner constituency of Rajasthan and is a member of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Political party. He joined the political career in 2004 when he was elected as the Member of Parliament. While contributing in this, he also made come back with the random Indian Movies.
Awards:-
National Film Award (1991)
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1997)
Zee Cine Award for Lifetime achievement (2005)
Lifetime achievement award at PIFF (2007)
Padma Bhushan by Govt. on India (2012)
His dance pattern is his own specialty and people love to copy his style, dialogues, and dance. Apart from the film industry, he also played a role as a “Judge” in popular television show “India’s Got Talent” in place of “Sajid Khan” in 2011. His sun sign is Sagittarius. “Suraiya was his favorite singer-actress and he watched her film Dillagi 40 times. To watch this, he walks several times on foot from his hometown Sahnewal to nearest Cinema Hall. He even attended her funeral in 2004. He is still working ad giving his time towards his personal life. We wish him a healthy life and thank him for his special contribution to the film Industry.
