Salim Ghouse
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Salim Ghouse is a film
, television
and theater actor
, theater director and martial artist. He has acted in several Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam.
He was born and bred in Chennai
. He studied at the Christchurch School and the Presidency College
in Chennai. He is also a graduate of Film and Television Institute of India
, Pune
. Currently, he lives in Mumbai
, Maharashtra
, India
. In 1990, he made a superb performance by portraying the villain in the classic Malayalam film, Thazhvaram
, directed by Bharathan
as the rival to Mohan Lal. He starred alongside Madhuri Dixit
and Shahrukh Khan
in the 1997 film, Koyla
and 1989 Kamal Haasan
film, Vetri Vizha
.
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
and theater actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, theater director and martial artist. He has acted in several Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam.
He was born and bred in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. He studied at the Christchurch School and the Presidency College
Presidency College, Chennai
Presidency College is an arts, law and science college in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. Established as the Madras Preparatory School on October 15, 1840 and later, upgraded to a high school and then, graduate college, the Presidency College is one of the oldest government arts colleges...
in Chennai. He is also a graduate of Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. Currently, he lives in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, 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...
. In 1990, he made a superb performance by portraying the villain in the classic Malayalam film, Thazhvaram
Thazhvaram
Thazhvaram is a 1990 Malayalam revenge-thriller musical film directed by Bharathan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, starring Mohanlal, Salim Ghouse, Sumalatha, and Sankaradi in the lead roles....
, directed by Bharathan
Bharathan
Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely...
as the rival to Mohan Lal. He starred alongside Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of...
and Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
in the 1997 film, Koyla
Koyla
Koyla is a 1997 Hindi film produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan.The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Amrish Puri, Himani Shivpuri, Johnny Lever, Ashok Saraf and Kunika...
and 1989 Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
film, Vetri Vizha
Vetri Vizha
வெற்றி விழா is a 1987 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Prabhu Ganesan, Amala, Sasikala and Kushboo Sundar played supporting roles. The story was of an amnesiac who struggles to find his past after memory loss...
.
Trivia
He is a 7th degree Black Belt in Okinawan Goju-ryu karate with the title of “Kyoshi – Shihan”, a grandmaster in Reiki and other healing traditions, the only master in India practicing and researching the major styles of Taichichuan and a gourmet cook.Filmography
- Well Done AbbaWell Done AbbaWell Done Abba is a 2010 political satire Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba and Sammir Dattani in pivotal roles. It is the remake of the 2007 Marathi film, Jau Tithe Khau It was based on three short stories: Narsaiyyan Ki Bavdi by Jeelani Bano, Phulwa Ka...
(2010) - Vettaikaran (2009)
- UdayonUdayonUdayon is a 2005 Malayalam film starring Mohanlal and directed by Bhadran.-Plot:Mohanlal plays the double role of 75 year old Suranadu Kunju and his son Papoyi. Kunju thinks that the heartbeat of earth is in soil and not in maths. Telugu actress Laya is the heroine in this film...
(2005) - DaasDaasDaas is a 2005 Indian Tamil romantic film, written and directed by newcomer Babu Yogeswaran. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Renuka Menon in lead and Vadivelu, Livingston, Adithya, Shanmugarajan and Monica among others in supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja...
(2005) - RedRed (2002 film)Red is a 2002 Tamil film directed by Ram Sathya and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Priya Gill, while Manivannan, Salim Ghouse and Raghuvaran play pivotal roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Deva...
(2002) - Soldier (1998)
- MaharajaMaharajaMahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
(1998) - KoylaKoylaKoyla is a 1997 Hindi film produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan.The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Amrish Puri, Himani Shivpuri, Johnny Lever, Ashok Saraf and Kunika...
(1997) - Thiruda ThirudaThiruda ThirudaThiruda Thiruda is a Tamil comedy thriller film directed by Mani Ratnam, and scripted by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack and background score of the film were composed by A. R. Rahman whilst the cinematography was done by P. C...
(1993) - Rakshana (1992)
- Chinna GounderChinna GounderChinna Gounder is a 1992 Tamil language film directed by R. V. Udayakumar and starring Vijayakanth, Suganya, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu.-Plot:...
(1992) - Drohi (1992 film)Drohi (1992 film)Drohi is a 1992 action Hindi film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni in a negative role, Urmila Matondkar as a Ornithology student, and Danny Denzongpa in important role. Music was scored by R.D. Burman & Mani Sharma. The film was a bilingual...
- ThazhvaramThazhvaramThazhvaram is a 1990 Malayalam revenge-thriller musical film directed by Bharathan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, starring Mohanlal, Salim Ghouse, Sumalatha, and Sankaradi in the lead roles....
(1990) - Vetri VizhaVetri Vizhaவெற்றி விழா is a 1987 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Prabhu Ganesan, Amala, Sasikala and Kushboo Sundar played supporting roles. The story was of an amnesiac who struggles to find his past after memory loss...
(1989) - Swarg NarakSwarg NarakSwarg Narak is a 1978 Hindi movie produced by B.Nagi Reddy and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. This family and comedy drama stars Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shabana Azmi...
(1978) -- Student (also Dances/Choreography)
External links
- Salim Ghouse at Bollywood HungamaBollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....