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Vir Das was born in Dehradun, India. He was raised in Nigeria and studied at the Indian Language School in Lagos, Nigeria, as well as at The Lawrence School, Sanawar and in Delhi. He obtained a bachelor's degree from Knox College, Illinois, in Economics and Theatre with a concentration in performance.
It was at Knox that Das first explored stand-up comedy with his first special, Brown Men Can't Hump, which debuted in Knox's Harbach Theatre. He received a Richter Scholarship for Theatre and later went on to win the Colton Performance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting from Knox. He was also a teaching assistant for Beginning Acting at Knox.
After graduating from Knox, Das was accepted into the Stanislavsky Program of the Moscow Arts Theatre and performed eight plays. At Havard, Das trained as a method actor for six months.
Das returned to India in April 2003 and since then has performed over 100 comedy shows in all the major cities. He debuted six comedy specials written, directed by and starring him at the India Habitat Center. These include Brown Men Can't Hump, Not for Members Only, Bored of The Things!, Who Let the Das Out?, Son of a Switch! and VIRagra.
He started his career on TV when he hosted two TV shows for Indian TV channel 'Zoom' The first one was 'Is Route Ki Sabhin Linein Maast Hain' where he was an agony uncle. The second was his own stand-up comedy late night show 'Ek Rahin Vir'. Das also hosted 'Top Drive - Getaway' for Indian channel ' Star World'.
Das has appeared on a variety of comedic television programs before being cast in acting roles, as the comic relief in 'The Curse of King Tut's Tomb', a Hallmark mini-series filmed in India. He began filming for his first two Bollywood roles in early 2006. He played a small role Vipul Shah's 2007 movie 'Namastey London'. Das moved to Hindi Cinema starring in films like 'Delhi Belly', 'Badmaash Company' and 'Go Goa Gone'.
In 2012, Das released his first music album with his comedy rock band Alien Chutney. Das serves as vocalist on the album, entitled Mauritian Chutney.
In Apr 2017, he became the first Indian Comedian to make a comedy special for Netflix called 'Abroad Understanding' and released his second Netflix special 'Losing It' in Dec 2018.
In 2019, he made his debut in American television in the series, Whiskey Cavalier (2019)- Apsara Rani was born on 12 January 1996 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is an actress, known for Dangerous (2022), Krack (2021) and D Company (2021).
- Satyadeep Misra was born on 27 November 1972 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He is an actor, known for P.O.W. Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016), Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy (2022) and Tanaav (2022). He has been married to Masaba Gupta since 27 January 2023. He was previously married to Aditi Rao Hydari.
- Siddhika Sharma was born on 19 November 1995 in Dehradun, India. She is an actress, known for Paisa (2013), Operation Laila (2024) and Oye Makhna (2022).
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Ali Abbas Zafar was born 17 January, 1982 in Dehradun, India. He is an Indian screenwriter-director, known for his acclaimed, blockbuster films Sultan (2016) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017).
After majoring in Chemistry at Delhi University, he assisted various directors in Mumbai before making his directorial debut in Hindi cinema with the successful romantic comedy Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), which he followed up with the successful period drama Gunday(2014).- Actress
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Samiksha Bhatnagar was born on 12 January 1988 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is an actress, known for Dharavi Bank (2022), C.I.D. (1998) and Anth the End (2022).- Shruti Panwar was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is known for Sooryavanshi (2021), Jamai Raja (2014) and Raaz (2002).
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Udita was was born in Dehradun to a father from Varanasi and a mother from Shillong. She studied in Maa Anandmayi Memorial and D.A.V. Public schools until the 8th standard.
Always wanting to be part of showbiz, she was not quite happy with her life in Dehradun. When she proposed to re-locate to Bombay, her parents initially opposed, but subsequently let her have her own way.
Voluptuous, above average height, and sexy to boot, it was not long before her pictures were noticed by MTV. They approached her, and she subsequently became the winner of MTV Model Mission 2.
She soon started modeling for Nokia, Star Movies, Pepsi, and Titan watches.
She did her very first fashion feature photo-shoot with professional photographer Anand Seth.
In 2003 Bollywood actress turned film-maker, Pooja Bhatt, offered her a role in 'Paap', which failed to make any impact at the box office, but did get stunningly beautiful Udita noticed, so much so that she got an offer to act in 'Zeher' - a movie that made her famous virtually overnight. She has subsequently appeared in 'Aksar'; has a special appearance in 'Dil Diya Hai'; has appeared in a music video by Ahmed Patel titled 'Kya Khoob Lagti Ho' opposite Upen Patel.
She has also been involved in political awareness & has done a show for the 'Sick Kids Foundation'.
She was award presenter in 2004 for the '49th Filmfare Awards'.
Her appearance in 'The Man' produced by 'Dharmendra' co-starring Sunny Deol, originally scheduled for a 2009/2010 release, is on hold.
This natural beauty, who is ranked amongst the 'Top 100 Beautiful Women', has taken it upon herself to review all offers that are coming her way and is also considering acting in commercial movies - if she likes the role.- Veebha Anand is an Indian actress best known for her portrayal as Sugna Singh in Balika Vadhu and as Subhadra/Goddess Yogmaya in Mahabharat (2013). Currently, she is portraying Navya Naveli in the MTV popular youth show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan (2014) opposite Ayaz Ahmed in Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan she played a role of a small town girl which gets into the space academy.
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Asha Negi, a versatile Indian actress, model, and dancer, has made a significant mark in the realms of Hindi film and television series with her talent and captivating performances. Born and raised in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, Asha has carved a niche for herself in the entertainment industry, showcasing her prowess across various mediums.
Asha's journey in the world of glamour commenced with a successful stint as a model, culminating in her winning the prestigious title of Miss Uttarakhand in 2009. This early recognition catapulted her into the world of modeling, where she engaged in various offers and photo shoots, establishing herself as a sought-after face in the industry.
Her educational journey took her through St. Mary's Higher Secondary School in Dehradun, laying the foundation for her academic pursuits. Asha went on to graduate from DAV College, reflecting her commitment to both her studies and her burgeoning career.
Asha Negi stepped into the limelight with her acting debut in the Hindi TV series "Sapnon Se Bhare Naina" in 2010. Her captivating performances and ability to portray diverse characters quickly garnered attention, paving the way for a successful career in the television industry.
Notably, Asha's portrayal of Gauravi Karmakar in the web series "Baarish" and Purvi Deshmukh in the iconic TV serial "Pavitra Rishta" solidified her status as a versatile actress capable of handling both traditional and modern roles with finesse.
In 2020, Asha made her foray into Bollywood with the film "Ludo," showcasing her acting prowess on the big screen and marking a new chapter in her career.
Beyond her professional achievements, Asha Negi values family deeply. Her parents, LS Negi and Beena Negi, and her two siblings form the supportive foundation that fuels her journey in the entertainment industry.
Asha Negi's journey from Miss Uttarakhand to a celebrated actress is a testament to her dedication, talent, and ability to seamlessly transition between the worlds of modeling, television, and cinema. As she continues to captivate audiences with her performances, Asha stands as an inspiration for aspiring artists in the dynamic landscape of Indian entertainment.- Actress
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Swati Semwal was born on 23 June 1992 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is an actress and director, known for Sameera (2018), Seeking True Love (2017) and Blossom in Love (2018).- Vikram Singh Chauhan was born on 19 August 1988 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He is an actor, known for Jaana Na Dil Se Door (2016), Mardaani 2 (2019) and Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka (2019).
- Karuna Pandey was born on 5 September 1980 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is an actress, known for Pushpa Impossible (2022), Devanshi (2016) and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015). She is married to Rutwij Vaidya.
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This imposing veteran actor from Dehradun, India is mostly known for his work in Bollywood during the 1980s and 1990s, portraying demonic characters. His strong features plus the right lighting gave him a striking and frightening appearance.
Even though he is not known as a full-fledged actor in Bollywood, his identity as a demon and zombie has won him many fans. Some communities have created a fan following for him through social networking sites such as Orkut and Facebook. He had graduated as a Civil Engineer in 1974 from Roorkee University, which is now known as the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. His enterprising personality had made him the representative in sports in his school and college by the age of 19. In Roorkee University, he had fought for the students rights as General Secretary of the youth council. At that time, the students were compelled to wear white as the earlier aristocratic British class, which was objectionable as many students couldn't afford it due to their backgrounds. After he had completed his graduation in Civil Engineering, he traveled to Bombay (Mumbai) with only Rs. 100 to pursue acting.
Although most people wouldn't know him by name from his films, he is surely known by his intimidating looks to most. Some of his most popular films were Purana Mandir (1984), Bandh Darwaza (1990), and 3D Saamri (1985). He also starred in a few Hollywood films such as Bandit Queen (1994), Such a Long Journey (1998), and The Jungle Book (1994). Some of his films are telecast regularly on popular television channels.
Following his cameo in Mallika (2010), Anirudh Agarwal has been enjoying a private life with his wife and children and may return to the screen if a future project interests him.- Actress
Neha Saxena was born on 25 October 1989 in Dehradun, Uttarkhand, India. She is an actress, known for Game (2016), Rickshaw Driver (2013) and Kasaba (2016).- Shivam Khajuria was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He is known for Article 370 (2024), Mann Sundar (2021) and Molkki (2020).
- Bhaweeka Chaudhary was born on 15 December 1995 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is an actress, known for Maitree (2023), Farzi (2023) and Helicopter Eela (2018).
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Jubin Nautiyal was born on 14 June 1989 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He is a music artist and actor, known for Shershaah (2021), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Kaabil (2017).- Siddharth Gupta was born on 4 November 1993 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He is an actor, known for Mehroom (2019), Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi (2014) and Ragini MMS Returns (2017).
- Chetna Pande was born on 4 August 1994 in Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India. She is an actress, known for Dilwale (2015), Munna Michael (2017) and I Don't Luv U (2013).
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Prerna Arora was born on 9 December 1987 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Prerna is a producer and director, known for Toilet: A Love Story (2017), Rosie: The Saffron Chapter (2022) and Untitled Amitabh Bachchan/Prerna Arora Project.- Ragini Nandwani was born on 4 September 1989 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is an actress, known for Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (2011), Thalaivaa (2013) and Supercops V/S Supervillains (2012).
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Jimpa Bhutia, born on July 18, 1998, is an Indian filmmaker of Tibetan descent who has been working in Indian cinema for five years. He was born in Dehradun, India, and earned his degree in filmmaking from the Asian Academy of Film & Television in Noida. His latest feature, 'Dev-Ansh', earned him the 'Best Film Director' award at his college award function. In addition to this, he has worked on numerous projects such as MTV's Forbidden Angels, Saale-Aashiq, Dukaan, Chilli Chicken, Vicky Vidya KWWV and Amar Singh Chamkila. He has also assisted renowned director Imtiaz Ali and the writing duo Siddharth-Garima, known for their work on 'Raamleela'. Jimpa currently resides in Mumbai and is preparing for his next feature, 'It Never Rains in June'.- Abhinav Bindra was born on 28 September 1982 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
- Chakori Dwivedi was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She is known for Breathe: Into the Shadows (2020), Zindagi Bizarre Hai (2022) and Baked (2015).