Jigyaasa
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Jigyaasa, released on 10 March 2006, was directed by Faisal Saif
http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2006/jigyaasa-100306.html. It was called the year's most controversial feature film, and was based on the life of Indian sex goddess Mallika Sherawat
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1249244.cms. This film marked a big change in Hrishitaa Bhatt
's career, as it was her first title role. Though Indian critics did not appreciate the film, it commanded a decent share at the box office.
) who comes from a middle-class family, the daughter of a schoolteacher named Malini Mathur (Varsha Usgaonkar
). Malini is a woman with principles and emotions. Jigyaasa wants to become a film actress and her mother has no objections about it. But Jigyaasa has some other plans. Jigyaasa will go to any limits to reach her goal. Within a timespan of five years, Jigyaasa reaches the top and becomes India's highest paid superstar.
Faisal Saif
Faisal Saif , Born on 27 April 1976 in India is a film director and writer. He mostly chooses controversial themes and stories for his films and rose to popularity with the movie Jigyaasa.-Career:...
http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2006/jigyaasa-100306.html. It was called the year's most controversial feature film, and was based on the life of Indian sex goddess Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat is a former Indian model, now working as an actress in mainly Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1249244.cms. This film marked a big change in Hrishitaa Bhatt
Hrishitaa Bhatt
Hrishitaa Bhatt , also spelled as Hrishita Bhat, is a Bollywood actress and model. She debuted in the film Asoka opposite Shah Rukh Khan, but it was Haasil , that brought major turn into her career. Bhatt got acclaim by this role and appeared in films like Ab Tak Chappan and Jigyaasa...
's career, as it was her first title role. Though Indian critics did not appreciate the film, it commanded a decent share at the box office.
Synopsis
Based on actual events, the film tells the story of an innocent girl named Jigyaasa Mathur (Hrishitaa BhattHrishitaa Bhatt
Hrishitaa Bhatt , also spelled as Hrishita Bhat, is a Bollywood actress and model. She debuted in the film Asoka opposite Shah Rukh Khan, but it was Haasil , that brought major turn into her career. Bhatt got acclaim by this role and appeared in films like Ab Tak Chappan and Jigyaasa...
) who comes from a middle-class family, the daughter of a schoolteacher named Malini Mathur (Varsha Usgaonkar
Varsha Usgaonkar
Varsha Usgaonkar , is an Indian film actress from Goa, who has worked in various Bollywood and Marathi movies as the leading lady...
). Malini is a woman with principles and emotions. Jigyaasa wants to become a film actress and her mother has no objections about it. But Jigyaasa has some other plans. Jigyaasa will go to any limits to reach her goal. Within a timespan of five years, Jigyaasa reaches the top and becomes India's highest paid superstar.
Cast
- Hrishitaa BhattHrishitaa BhattHrishitaa Bhatt , also spelled as Hrishita Bhat, is a Bollywood actress and model. She debuted in the film Asoka opposite Shah Rukh Khan, but it was Haasil , that brought major turn into her career. Bhatt got acclaim by this role and appeared in films like Ab Tak Chappan and Jigyaasa...
... Jigyaasa Mathur - Varsha UsgaonkarVarsha UsgaonkarVarsha Usgaonkar , is an Indian film actress from Goa, who has worked in various Bollywood and Marathi movies as the leading lady...
... Malini Mathur - Kader KhanKader KhanKader Khan is an Indian film actor, comedian, script and dialogue writer. He graduated from Ismail Yusuf College affiliated to Mumbai University .-Early life:...
... Nand Kishore - Milind GunajiMilind GunajiMilind Gunaji is an actor in Marathi and Hindi theater, TV and film and also writer. Most known for his roles in films like Devdas , Godmother , Virasat , Fareb , Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa and Dev , both by Govind Nihalani.He has been the host of travel show, Bhatkanti on Zee Marathi channel about...
... Subhash Desai - Vikas KalantriVikas KalantriVikas Kalantri is a Hindi actor who has done many films such as Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Mara amongst actor Mallika Kapoor and others. He has also done films such as Nayee Padosan and Jigyaasa.-Notes:...
... Avinash Chopra - Jaya BhattacharyaJaya BhattacharyaJaya Battacharya is an Indian television actress. She has also done small roles in movies. She is of Bengali descent.-Acting career:In the Hindi movie Saathiya, she played a small role being the sister-in-law of the main character, Vivek Oberoi. She also played a small role in the 2002 Bollywood...
... Neha Sharma - Mukesh TiwariMukesh TiwariMukesh Tiwari is an Indian actor who has appeared in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu language films as a character role. He belongs To Sagar. His first appearance was as a bandit "Jagira" in China Gate in 1998...
... Kamaal Hussain - Rakesh BediRakesh BediRakesh Bedi is an Indian film actor and television personality. He started his career as a supporting actor in the 1979 film Hamare Tumhare starring Sanjeev Kumar, and then went on to act in over 150 films and a couple of TV serials. Some of his most memorable roles were in the 1981 film Chashme...
... Ashok Kumar Shaayar (the gay activist)
Crew
- Director: Faisal SaifFaisal SaifFaisal Saif , Born on 27 April 1976 in India is a film director and writer. He mostly chooses controversial themes and stories for his films and rose to popularity with the movie Jigyaasa.-Career:...
- Producer: Raju Chand
- Screenplay: Faisal SaifFaisal SaifFaisal Saif , Born on 27 April 1976 in India is a film director and writer. He mostly chooses controversial themes and stories for his films and rose to popularity with the movie Jigyaasa.-Career:...
, Mehmood Ali - Story: Faisal SaifFaisal SaifFaisal Saif , Born on 27 April 1976 in India is a film director and writer. He mostly chooses controversial themes and stories for his films and rose to popularity with the movie Jigyaasa.-Career:...
- Editor: Tirupathi Reddy
- Music: Ram Shankar
- Choreography: Lollypop
- Lyrics: Raju Chand, Ravi ChopraRavi ChopraRavi Chopra is an Indian movie producer and director.Ravi has directed thus far the movies, Zameer , The Burning Train , Mazdoor , Dehleez , Baghban , and Baabul...
- Executive Producer: Mahesh Malie
- Director of Photography: Pramod Kumar Sahu
- Music On: Das Music