Rahul Roy
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Rahul Roy Kapoor is an Indian
film actor, who works in Bollywood
films. He debuted in the hit Mahesh Bhatt
production Aashiqui
(1990) for which he is famous. His popularity increased with the 1992
film Sapne Saajan Ke, in which he was helped by having the music of Nadeem Shravan, with Kumar Sanu
's vocals, that he picturised. His most famous hits include "Tu Meri Zindagi Hai" and "Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum" and "Jaane Jigar Jaan-e-Man".
He was also one of the first Hindi film actors who fashioned the long hair mane. Subsequent to his first movie's resounding success, star wannabes rushed to the salons asking for a "Rahul Roy" haircut. He won the game show Bigg Boss by public vote. Bigg Boss was the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother
, currently being produced by Endemol
India for Sony Entertainment Television
.
film Aashiqui
, a Mahesh Bhatt
production as the lead actor with newcomer Anu Agarwal
. The film was a hit and made him a popular actor and was the reason, he is known for. He was one of the first ever Hindi film actors who fashioned the long hair.
Aashiqui turned Rahul Roy into an icon for the youths. His good looks, coupled by his trend setting way of dressing turned him into a craze among the younger generation. False rumours of his death in an accident in 1991 meant that schools broke out in certain countries where he had huge fans followings after Aashiqui.
Rahul, though, had to wait for 6 months after the super hit of Aashiqui before the films offers started flooding in. He reportedly signed something like 40 films during that spell.
He appeared in Sudhakar Bokade's romantic flick, Sapne Sajan Ke (1992) opposite Karishma Kapoor. The movie earned some good collections at the box office.
He also delivered a notable performance in Mahesh Bhatt's autobiography 'Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Ayi' where Rahul Roy's character was based on the film maker. The film was Zee TV's first mainstream movie production and film's story was based on Mahesh Bhatt's love story with late actress Parveen Babi. The movie had some strong performances from the lead pair, Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt, and melodious music by Anu Malik.
Rahul Roy also featured in Bhatt's production Jaanam, which also was Vikram Bhatt's directorial debut. The movie perhaps had one of the best soundtracks (composed by Anu Malik) of the year 1992.
He worked in several romantic films throughout early 1990s, but the movies did not do well despite Rahul being good in acting and looks. His performances in films like 'Majhdhaar', 'Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare', 'Pyar Ka Saaya' were liked but the films were not good enough.
His biggest movie was considered to be Junoon, in which he turned the form of a tiger at night. He produced an outstanding performance in the movie and was nominated for the Best Actor at the 1992 Filmfare Awards. When Junoon released, there was mass hysteria in certain territories like CPCI- Rajasthan where the film broke records. The film took a flying start at the box office and was an earner.
He was offered the lead role in the movie, Gumrah, but later on, his role was trimmed to a friendly appearance, while Sanjay Dutt's role which originally was a cameo was extended. Rahul Roy had various scenes and a couple of songs chopped from the final cut (including the melodious 'yeh zindagi ka safar' shot in breath-taking locales of Mauritius). Yash Johar, the producer of the movie, acknowledging Rahul's initial contribution in the movie thanked the actor for his 'friendly appearance' in the opening titles credits.
In late 1990s, he appeared in movies as a supporting actor in hit movies because his films as a lead actor flopped. The film offers were getting lesser and numerous films that he had signed after Aashiqui, were getting shelved. A good project like K. Balchander's 'Dilon Ka Rishta' never saw the light due to the death of Producer R C Prakash and another important project- Ayudh- was hit hy the director's untimely death. Other films like Premabhishek, Tune Mera Dil Le Liya (with Raveena Tandon), N.R. Pachisia's Dil Diya Chori Chori (with Karishma Kapoor), Mahesh Bhatt's 'Kalyug', 'Jab Jab Dil Mile' (with Karishma Kapoor and Naghma) amongst many others were shelved.
During the mid 90's Sudhakar Bokade, producer of Saajan and who had earlier worked with Rahul Roy in Sapne Sajan Ke, decided to produce "Mera Juta Hai Japani". Rahul Roy was due to make his directorial debut with the movie. Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff were signed. However, the movie could not be completed as Producer Sudhakar Bokade could not arrange the money from Market to compleate the film. He also did a good film "Phir Kabhi" with Director Balwant Dullat
Rahul Roy didn't act in films for several years. He returned to acting after four years in Meri Aashiqui (2005), in which he was the lead actor. His most recent film was the comedy film, Naughty Boy (2006). He also appeared on television program Bigg Boss, India
n version of Celebrity Big Brother
in 2006. He won the game show by public votes on 26 January 2007.
He has been honoured a life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film & Television
.
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| 2005
|| Meri Aashiqui || Daniel D'Souza ||
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| 2001
|| Afsana Dilwalon Ka || Anwar ||
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| 2000
|| Tune Mera Dil Le Liya || Vijay ||
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| 1999
|| Phir Kabhi
|| Vikram ||
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| 1998
|| Achanak
|| Vijay Nanda ||
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| 1997 || Dharma Karma
|| Kumar ||
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| 1997
|| Naseeb
|| Deepak ||
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| 1996 || Majhdaar || Krishna ||
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| 1996
|| Megha
|| Akash ||
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| 1994
|| Hanste Khelte
|| Rahul Chopra ||
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| 1993 || Pehla Nasha || Self-filmography ||
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| 1993 || Gumrah
|| Rahul Malhotra || Miscellaneous Crew-filmography
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| 1993 || Bhookamp || ||
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| 1993 || Game || Vijay ||
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| 1993
|| Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
|| Rahul ||
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| 1992 || Junoon
|| Vikram ||
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| 1992 || Ghazab Tamasha || ||
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| 1992 || Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare
|| Rahul ||
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| 1992 || Jaanam
|| Amar S. Rao ||
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| 1992
|| Sapne Sajan Ke
|| Deepak ||
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| 1991 || Pyaar Ka Saaya
|| Avinash 'Avi' Saxena ||
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| 1991
|| Baarish || ||
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| 1990
|| Aashiqui
|| Rahul ||
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Demographics of India
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film actor, who works in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films. He debuted in the hit Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt , is a prominent Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.Bhatt's early directional career consisted of acclaimed films, such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam and Zakhm....
production Aashiqui
Aashiqui
Aashiqui is a 1990 Bollywood romance film, particularly noted for its music. The film made the careers of Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal and Nadeem-Shravan. It was released on 23 July 1990.-Plot:...
(1990) for which he is famous. His popularity increased with the 1992
1992 in film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards...
film Sapne Saajan Ke, in which he was helped by having the music of Nadeem Shravan, with Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu Kumar Sanu Kumar Sanu (alias Kedarnath Bhattacharya , born in Kolkata, is a leading Indian Bollywood playback singer. He was awarded the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award over five consecutive years. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2009....
's vocals, that he picturised. His most famous hits include "Tu Meri Zindagi Hai" and "Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum" and "Jaane Jigar Jaan-e-Man".
He was also one of the first Hindi film actors who fashioned the long hair mane. Subsequent to his first movie's resounding success, star wannabes rushed to the salons asking for a "Rahul Roy" haircut. He won the game show Bigg Boss by public vote. Bigg Boss was the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother
Big Brother (UK)
Big Brother UK is the British version of the Dutch Big Brother television format, which takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1948 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four...
, currently being produced by Endemol
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India for Sony Entertainment Television
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.
Acting career
Rahul began his acting career in the 19901990 in film
The year 1990 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for CGI characters, used in Total Recall .* The first digitally-manipulated matte painting is used, in Die Hard 2....
film Aashiqui
Aashiqui
Aashiqui is a 1990 Bollywood romance film, particularly noted for its music. The film made the careers of Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal and Nadeem-Shravan. It was released on 23 July 1990.-Plot:...
, a Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt , is a prominent Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.Bhatt's early directional career consisted of acclaimed films, such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam and Zakhm....
production as the lead actor with newcomer Anu Agarwal
Anu Agarwal
Anu Agarwal is an Indian model who later became a Bollywood actress. Born in New Delhi, she is best known for her leading role in the movie, Aashiqui.-Career:...
. The film was a hit and made him a popular actor and was the reason, he is known for. He was one of the first ever Hindi film actors who fashioned the long hair.
Aashiqui turned Rahul Roy into an icon for the youths. His good looks, coupled by his trend setting way of dressing turned him into a craze among the younger generation. False rumours of his death in an accident in 1991 meant that schools broke out in certain countries where he had huge fans followings after Aashiqui.
Rahul, though, had to wait for 6 months after the super hit of Aashiqui before the films offers started flooding in. He reportedly signed something like 40 films during that spell.
He appeared in Sudhakar Bokade's romantic flick, Sapne Sajan Ke (1992) opposite Karishma Kapoor. The movie earned some good collections at the box office.
He also delivered a notable performance in Mahesh Bhatt's autobiography 'Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Ayi' where Rahul Roy's character was based on the film maker. The film was Zee TV's first mainstream movie production and film's story was based on Mahesh Bhatt's love story with late actress Parveen Babi. The movie had some strong performances from the lead pair, Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt, and melodious music by Anu Malik.
Rahul Roy also featured in Bhatt's production Jaanam, which also was Vikram Bhatt's directorial debut. The movie perhaps had one of the best soundtracks (composed by Anu Malik) of the year 1992.
He worked in several romantic films throughout early 1990s, but the movies did not do well despite Rahul being good in acting and looks. His performances in films like 'Majhdhaar', 'Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare', 'Pyar Ka Saaya' were liked but the films were not good enough.
His biggest movie was considered to be Junoon, in which he turned the form of a tiger at night. He produced an outstanding performance in the movie and was nominated for the Best Actor at the 1992 Filmfare Awards. When Junoon released, there was mass hysteria in certain territories like CPCI- Rajasthan where the film broke records. The film took a flying start at the box office and was an earner.
He was offered the lead role in the movie, Gumrah, but later on, his role was trimmed to a friendly appearance, while Sanjay Dutt's role which originally was a cameo was extended. Rahul Roy had various scenes and a couple of songs chopped from the final cut (including the melodious 'yeh zindagi ka safar' shot in breath-taking locales of Mauritius). Yash Johar, the producer of the movie, acknowledging Rahul's initial contribution in the movie thanked the actor for his 'friendly appearance' in the opening titles credits.
In late 1990s, he appeared in movies as a supporting actor in hit movies because his films as a lead actor flopped. The film offers were getting lesser and numerous films that he had signed after Aashiqui, were getting shelved. A good project like K. Balchander's 'Dilon Ka Rishta' never saw the light due to the death of Producer R C Prakash and another important project- Ayudh- was hit hy the director's untimely death. Other films like Premabhishek, Tune Mera Dil Le Liya (with Raveena Tandon), N.R. Pachisia's Dil Diya Chori Chori (with Karishma Kapoor), Mahesh Bhatt's 'Kalyug', 'Jab Jab Dil Mile' (with Karishma Kapoor and Naghma) amongst many others were shelved.
During the mid 90's Sudhakar Bokade, producer of Saajan and who had earlier worked with Rahul Roy in Sapne Sajan Ke, decided to produce "Mera Juta Hai Japani". Rahul Roy was due to make his directorial debut with the movie. Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff were signed. However, the movie could not be completed as Producer Sudhakar Bokade could not arrange the money from Market to compleate the film. He also did a good film "Phir Kabhi" with Director Balwant Dullat
Rahul Roy didn't act in films for several years. He returned to acting after four years in Meri Aashiqui (2005), in which he was the lead actor. His most recent film was the comedy film, Naughty Boy (2006). He also appeared on television program Bigg Boss, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n version of Celebrity Big Brother
Big Brother (UK)
Big Brother UK is the British version of the Dutch Big Brother television format, which takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1948 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four...
in 2006. He won the game show by public votes on 26 January 2007.
Personal life
Roy is married to Rajalaxmi, a fashion model.He has been honoured a life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film & Television
Asian Academy of Film & Television
The Asian Academy of Film & Television is a film school located in India's Noida Film City in India's Capital region, NCR. It is affiliated with the International Film & Television Research Center and the Marwah Films & Video Studios....
.
Filmography
| 2006 2006 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006... |
Naughty Boy | Singhania |
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| 2005
2005 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005...
|| Meri Aashiqui || Daniel D'Souza ||
|-
| 2001
2001 in film
The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy...
|| Afsana Dilwalon Ka || Anwar ||
|-
| 2000
2000 in film
The year 2000 in film involved some significant events.The top grosser worldwide was Mission: Impossible II. Domestically in North America, Gladiator won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor ....
|| Tune Mera Dil Le Liya || Vijay ||
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| 1999
1999 in film
The year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep...
|| Phir Kabhi
Phir Kabhi
Phir Kabhi is a Hindi matured love story, which got released in 2009 through DTH. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles.- Synopsis :Phir Kabhi targets the heart of its audience. It is all about emotions...
|| Vikram ||
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| 1998
1998 in film
-Events:* February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein.* Former child star Gary Coleman is charged with assaulting a young female bus driver at a California shopping mall.-Top grossing films:...
|| Achanak
Achanak
Achanak may refer to:* Achanak * Achanak * Achanak , a British bhangra band...
|| Vijay Nanda ||
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| 1997 || Dharma Karma
Dharma Karma
Dharma Karma is a 1997 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra....
|| Kumar ||
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| 1997
1997 in film
-Events:* The original Star Wars trilogy's Special Editions are released.* Production begins on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.* Titanic becomes the first film to gross US$1,000,000,000 at the box office making it the highest grossing film in history until Avatar broke the record in 2010.*...
|| Naseeb
Naseeb
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|| Deepak ||
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| 1996 || Majhdaar || Krishna ||
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| 1996
1996 in film
Major releases this year included Scream, Independence Day, Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient, Twister, Mars Attacks!, Jerry Maguire and a version of Evita starring Madonna.-Events:...
|| Megha
Megha
Megha is 1996 Hindi Movie directed by Mohanji Prasad and starring Shammi Kapoor, Rahul Roy, Karishma Kapoor. Other cast include Mohnish Bahl, Saeed Jaffrey, Rakesh Bedi, Ronit Roy, Aparajita, Satyendra Kapoor, Dinesh Hingoo, Rajendra Nath, Paintal, Tiku Talsania.-Plot:Pretty collegian Megha has...
|| Akash ||
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| 1994
1994 in film
1994 was a significant year in film.The top grosser worldwide was The Lion King, which to date stands as the highest-grossing traditionally-animated film of all time...
|| Hanste Khelte
Hanste Khelte
Hanste Khelte is a 1994 Indian Bollywood film directed by Bharat Rangachary and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. It stars Rahul Roy, Aparajita and Ishrat Ali in pivotal roles.-Cast:* Rahul Roy... Rahul Chopra* Aparajita... Pooja's maidservant*Asrani...Namah...
|| Rahul Chopra ||
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| 1993 || Pehla Nasha || Self-filmography ||
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| 1993 || Gumrah
Gumrah
Gumrah is a 1963 Hindi film produced and directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Ashok Kumar, Mala Sinha, Nirupa Roy, Deven Verma and Shashikala. The film's music was composed by Ravi which was a plus point...
|| Rahul Malhotra || Miscellaneous Crew-filmography
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| 1993 || Bhookamp || ||
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| 1993 || Game || Vijay ||
|-
| 1993
1993 in film
The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits Jurassic Park, The Fugitive and The Firm. -Events:...
|| Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee is a Bollywood film released on Zee TV in 1993. It was produced by Jonny Bakshi and Nitin Keni , directed by Mahesh Bhatt, and starred his daughter Pooja Bhatt in the lead female role. The lead male role was played by Rahul Roy. Pooja Bedi and Avtar Gill played...
|| Rahul ||
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| 1992 || Junoon
Junoon (1992 film)
Junoon is a 1992 Hindi horror film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film is inspired by the Hollywood film An American Werewolf in London.-Plot summary:...
|| Vikram ||
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| 1992 || Ghazab Tamasha || ||
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| 1992 || Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare
Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare
Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare is a 1992 Indian Bollywood film directed by V.N. Menon and produced by Babubhai Thiba. It stars Rahul Roy, Prithvi and Nagma in pivotal roles. -Cast:*Rahul Roy...Rahul* Prithvi...Vijay*Nagma...Anjali Oberoi...
|| Rahul ||
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| 1992 || Jaanam
Jaanam
Jaanam is a baller. She is really really smart and noone can compare to how amazing she is. That is all....
|| Amar S. Rao ||
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| 1992
1992 in film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards...
|| Sapne Sajan Ke
Sapne Sajan Ke
Sapne Sajan Ke is 1992 Hindi language Movie directed by Lawrence D'Souza and starring Karishma Kapoor, Rahul Roy, Jackie Shroff.-Cast:*Karishma Kapoor - Jyoti*Rahul Roy - Deepak*Jackie Shroff - Himself*Dimple Kapadia - Herself...
|| Deepak ||
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| 1991 || Pyaar Ka Saaya
Pyaar Ka Saaya
Pyaar Ka Saaya is a 1991 Bollywood Drama/Thriller film directed by Mahesh bhatt and starring Rahul Roy and Sheeba. It is a remake of the hit 1990 Hollywood film Ghost.-Plot summary:...
|| Avinash 'Avi' Saxena ||
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| 1991
1991 in film
The year 1991 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*April 28 - Bonnie Raitt marries actor Michael O'Keefe in New York* Terminator 2: Judgment Day, became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic.*November...
|| Baarish || ||
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| 1990
1990 in film
The year 1990 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for CGI characters, used in Total Recall .* The first digitally-manipulated matte painting is used, in Die Hard 2....
|| Aashiqui
Aashiqui
Aashiqui is a 1990 Bollywood romance film, particularly noted for its music. The film made the careers of Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal and Nadeem-Shravan. It was released on 23 July 1990.-Plot:...
|| Rahul ||
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