Hindi Movie Review Delhi Safari - Cast & Crew

Swini Khara is undoubtedly one of the most adored and well-known child actors that Bollywood has seen. She has acted both in various Hindi movies as well as Hindi television serials. She is currently studying at the reputed Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. Her most remembered role remains of the cute, little, naughty girl Chaitali in the sitcom Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, which was loved by all. She started her career through advertisements.

Nikhil Advani is an ace Indian film producer, screenwriter, and director born on 28 April 1971 in Mumbai, India. Nikhil father is a businessman and his mother an advertising professional. Nikhil did his higher secondary education from Green Lawns High School, Breach Candy and graduation from St. Xavier College, Mumbai in Chemistry. During the start of his career, he worked as an assistant director of Dharma Productions. Nikhil is also the assistant director of two blockbuster movies Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. Nikhil also made his guest appearance in the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Nikhil also worked as an assistant director under Aditya Chopra film Mohabattein. Nikhil directed his first film Kal Ho Naa Ho starring Shahrukh Khan. The film was produced under the banner of Dharma Productions and was super hit film. Kal Ho Naa Ho proved to be a milestone in the career of Nikhil and won 6 Filmfare awards. Nikhil directed many films including Salaan-e-Ishq: A Tribute to love (2007), Chandani Chowk to China (2008), Patiala House (2011), Hero and many other.

Akshaye Khanna is a popular Indian film actor. He was born on March 28, 1975, in Mumbai, Maharashtra in India to Bollywood actor, Vinod Khanna and Geetanjali Khanna. His brother, Rahul Khanna is also an actor and they are both members of South Mumbai’s Royal Willingdon Sports Club. Akshaye studied at Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai. 

After this, he was debuted in the Bollywood romance film, Himalay Putra in the year 1997, along with Hema Malini, Satish Shah, and Johnny Lever. This film was produced by his father, but it became unsuccessful at the box-office. In the same year, he acted in Sunny Deol-starrer film, Border. His role as the 2nd Lieutenant was initially offered to Aamir Khan, but due to date issues, the actor declined the offer and so Akshaye was cast in the film. He earned the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and got nominated at the Star Screen Award for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role in the year 1998. Followed by this, was a string of not so successful films including, Mohabbat, Kudrat, Love You Hamesha, Laawaris, and Dahek: A Burning Passion from the year 1997 to 1999. 

Akshaye was starred in the Bollywood romantic drama musical film, Aa Ab Laut Chalen, alongside Rajesh Khanna. Though the film did an average business at the box-office, he received praises for his brilliant acting. Akshaye acted opposite Aishwarya Rai in the critical and commercial Bollywood romantic drama film, Taal, which was helmed by Subhash Ghai. In the year 2001, Akshaye appeared in the multi-starrer comedy-drama film, Dil Chahta Hai, alongside Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Kulkarni, Preity Zinta and Dimple Kapadia. This film became a defining moment in his career as it turns out to be a commercial and critical success. Initially, his role as Sid was offered to Abhishek Bachchan, but he turned it down, and so Akshaye was cast in the film and was applauded by his brilliant performance. He also earned the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor and his career was re-launched. In 2002, he played as a villain in Bobby Deol-starrer Humraaz. This film earned him critical acclaim and a nomination at the Filmfare for Best Performance in a Negative Role. Later, he shifted to doing comedy films and was cast in the Priyadarshan’s Hungama in 2003 and Hulchul in 2004; both films made it to the box-office success.

This was followed by lukewarm and unsuccessful films like Aap Ki Khatir and Shaadi Se Pehle in 2006, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, Gandhi, My Father and Naqaab in 2007 and Mere Baap Pehle Aap in 2008. Akshaye later appeared in Abbas-Mustan’s blockbuster thriller film Race in 2008. This film became the 4th highest-grossing film of the year and his character as Rajeev Singh earned him the Screen Awards and IIFA Awards for Best Villain. But his performance as Harilal Gandhi, the son of Mahatma Gandhi (played by Darshan Jariwala) in the critically acclaimed biographical drama film, ‘Gandhi, My Father’ was considered as his best performance as an actor. 

In the year 2010, Akshaye was starred in the action-comedy film, No Problem, along with Sanjay Dutt and Kangana Ranaut in the lead role. He was also praised by his performances in the action thriller film, Aakrosh and in the heist comedy film, Tees Maar Khan in 2010. Besides acting, Akshaye voiced the character of Alex the Parrot in the 3D animated film, Delhi Safari in 2012. He was also featured in the Hindi comedy film, Gali Gali Chor Hai, along with Shriya Sarn and Mugdha Godse. 

After this, he took a hiatus from acting and recently made a comeback in the upcoming action-adventure film, Dishoom, helmed by Rohit Dhawan and is expected to release in the year 2016.

Govinda is a popular Bollywood star who is known for his spontaneous dancing steps and comic timing.

Govinda is a popular actor of Indian cinema who has gained a lot of popularity because of his dancing abilities and comic roles. His debut film was Ilzaam in 1986 which was a commercial success. Since then, he has worked for more than 165 Hindi movies. Some of his successful comedy movies include Love 86, Hatya, Raja Babu, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Shola Aur Shabnam, Jodi No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Dulheraja, and Hasina Maan Jayegi. Some of his recent successful movies include Life Partner, Partner, Raavan, and Bhagam Bhag. He also performed in villainous roles for the movies Shikari (2000) and Kill Dil (2014).

Govinda has gained name on television too. He first appeared on television in 1999 in a talk show titled Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai along with his co-actress Karishma Kapoor and wife. This talk show was aired on Zee TV and was hosted by Suresh Oberoi. Govinda himself hosted a game show which was titled Jeeto Chappar Phaad Ke which was aired on Sony Entertainment Television (India) in 2001. The debut episode of this series broke many records of TRPs and even proved higher than the TRPs of the Amitabh Bachchan’s show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

In 2002, Govinda appeared on Shekhar Suman’s late-night talk show Movers & Shakers which was aired on SAB TV. In 2003, Govinda appeared for a television interview Rendezvous With Simi Garewal. This show was hosted by Simi Garewal and Govinda’s wife Sunita also took part in this show. In 2012, Govinda again made an appearance in Shekhar Suman’s late night show Movers & Shekars Masala Markey, which was aired on SAB TV. In 2013, he appeared on Kapil Sharma’s Comedy Nights with Kapil Sharma which was aired on Colors TV. In 2014, he made a special appearance with Karishma Kapoor on the show Mad In India aired on Star Plus. Recently, in the year 2015, Govinda took part as one of the judges in the reality dance competition show Dance India Dance Super Mom Season 2.

Suniel Shetty, a renowned Bollywood actor, was born in August, 1961 in Mulki, India. His relatives and close friends know him by the name ‘Anna’. He is an actor, producer and a TV presenter. He is well known for his action films. His first film was ‘Balwaan’ which established him as an action hero. He became popular with his film ‘Mohra’ where he played the character of Vishal in this action packed film. Some of his noted films are: Dilwale (1994), an action film, ‘Border’ (1997), a film about the India-Pakistan war in 1971, ‘Hera Pheri’ (2000), a comedy and ‘Dhadkan’ (2000), a romantic drama. He acted in a Tamil movie also. He also appeared in the English movie ‘Don’t Stop Dreaming’ in 2007.

Boman Irani is a well known name today in the Bollywood industry with a strong audience support for his studied comic roles tinged with traces of villainy in many cases. His entry into the industry was, however, much later in life when he was already 41. In fact, his route to film acting was laced with diverse previous occupations. Along with his love for photography, which many people are not aware of, he had a nascent fondness for acting too, but was never very open about it. It was ultimately Shiamak Davar who facilitated this and got him to audition for the veteran theatre personality Alyque Padamsee. Once the acting bug caught on with him, there was never a looking back. He swiftly established himself not only as one of the leading theatre personalities but also one who was clearly acknowledged by many as a prodigy. Theatre it was, that took him places, and soon he was a familiar face not only on the regional stage but also well known for his roles in English drama in the Mumbai circuit. In fact his most noteworthy stage appearance was in “I am not Bajirao”, which drew audiences for almost ten years. His transition from stage to the silver screen was punctuated by several ad shoots for leading brands, till he finally landed up with a small role in the 2003 film “Darna Mana Hai”, which in spite of not being commercially successful, had the audience look up to him as an actor of immense talent. For one like he, so obviously steeped into acting and rendering each of his roles with aplomb, it was natural that his name as a character actor of substance spread very fast and wide. His brand of comedy laced with villainous touches has been very popular with his large fan following, but on a more serious note, his performances in other roles too have been appreciated by critics. While the Raj Kumar Hirani films like his first film “Munna Bhai MBBS”, followed by his sequel “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”, the subsequent “3 Idiots” and the more recent “PK” have already made him a character whose next appearance is anxiously awaited, his more serious or varied roles in films like the Yash Raaj films “Veer Zara”; “Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara”, remembered for Anupam Kher’s brilliance and Ram Gopal Varma’s crime thriller “My Wife’s Murder” have been equally appreciated by the discerning moviegoers. With over 70 films to his credit including one in Telegu, Irani’s tally of films and awards is likely to rise steeply, and his place in movies can be considered not as a loss for the world of theatre, but as a gift from theatre to cinema, since he continues to equally enthuse theatres not only in India but elsewhere too with his superb acting skills.

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