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A veritable everyman of stage and screen, both big and small, but relatively unfamiliar to American audiences, Michael Craig is of Scots heritage, born in India to a father on military assignment. When he was three, the family returned to England, but by his eleventh year, they moved on to Canada - where he undoubtedly acquired his North American accent. He left school for the Merchant Navy at 16, but finally returned to England and the lure of the theater. By 1947, he debuted on stage and, in 1953, Sir Peter Hall gave him his first lead stage role. In the meantime, he was trying his hand at extra work and had speaking roles by 1954. This eventually led to discovery by Rank Films and a list of lead movie roles into the early 1960s. When his 7-year contract with that company expired, he was optioned by Columbia Pictures and his Hollywood career commenced. Yet his American work is perhaps only modestly remembered in two films, ironically co-American productions with the UK, Mysterious Island (1961), and Australia, the Disney TV installment, Ride a Wild Pony (1975).

By the mid-1970s, Craig's TV and film work was heavily concentrated in Australia (where he still resides) and composed a depth or roles, both comedic and dramatic, that has included memorable and solid character pieces as he has matured in age. As a screen writer, he has written for and created several British TV series. And he has never been far from the stage, remaining a familiar face in both London and New York theater.

Anirudh Pisharody was born on 2 February 1994 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Never Have I Ever (2020), Big Sky (2020) and 9-1-1 (2018).

Neha Mahajan is an Indian film actress, and model known for her works in Marathi cinema, Marathi theatre, and Malayalam cinema. Mahajan made her Bollywood debut in a lead role in 2012's Midnight's Children directed by Deepa Mehta based on the book by Salman Rushdie.

In 2013, Mahajan played Ophelia in Madhav Vaze's stage production of Hamlet in Marathi. She then appeared in Ajoba (2013), and Feast of Varanasi (2014). In 2015, she made her Mollywood debut as Vishaya in The Painted House, directed by Santhosh Babusenan and Satheesh Babusenan.

Shruti Marathe is an Indian film actress known for her works in Marathi cinema, Tamil cinema, and television. She made her film debut with the Marathi film Sanai Choughade produced by Shreyas Talpade, and the Tamil film Indira Vizha. Her other works include films such as Naan Avanillai 2, Guru Sishyan , Teecha Baap Tyacha Baap etc. She also worked in Marathi Serial Radha Hi Bavari, Jago Mohan Pyare.

Richard Gregson was a British film producer and screenwriter.

He spent his early career working in United States, alongside stars such as Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Julie Christie, Alan Bates and director John Schlesinger. He married the American actress Natalie Wood in 1969. Together they had one child, the actress Natasha Gregson Wagner, born 1970. Gregson was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 33rd Academy Awards for his work on The Angry Silence with his elder brother Michael Craig and Bryan Forbes.

In 2012, he published a memoir titled Behind the Screen Door: Tales from the Hollywood Hills.

Tannishtha Chatterjee is an Indian actress, best known for her performance in Sarah Gavron's Brick Lane (2007), the film adaptation of Monica Ali's best selling novel of the same name. She was nominated for the British Independent Film Awards as the best actress for Brick Lane along with actresses like Judi Dench and Anne Hathaway. Her notable roles include Masha in Academy Award-winning German director Florian Gallenberger's film, Shadows of Time which is also known as Schatten der Zeit in German, the film Bibar for which she won the best actress in 2006 Osian Film Festival and the 2007 BFJA awards. Tannishtha is also a successful recording artist, trained in Indian classical vocals. She is working both with Indian and international directors and lives between her homes in London and Mumbai.

Shibani Dandekar was born on 27 August 1981 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Sultan (2016), Noor (2017) and Rocky (2019). She has been married to Farhan Akhtar since 19 February 2022.

Sumedh Mudgalkar was born on November 2, 1996 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

He is an Indian film and television actor, as well as a dancer, he has worked on some daily soaps and acted in movies and web series as well.

Mudgalkar is best known for Shushim in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat(2015), RadhaKrishn (2018), Kannante Radha (2018) and Manjha (2017). and as Darkie in the Disney+ Hotstar series Escaype Live(2022).

Mudgalkar made his dance debut on a Marathi reality show, Dance Maharashtra Dance, in 2012 at the age of 15 and was one of the finalists. He appeared in Dance India Dance (Season 4) in 2013, where he reached the finals, finishing as 3rd runner-up.

Mudgalkar made his acting debut in Channel V's Dil Dosti Dance, a dance-based youth show where he portrayed the role of Raghavendra "Raghav" Pratap Singh. Then he became known for portraying the main antagonist Yuvraj Sushim in the Indian historical drama Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.

Sumedh next moved to the Marathi film industry with a cameo in the 2016 film Ventilator as Karan. He then appeared in Manjha, which was his first film as a main antagonist as well as lead actor, in which he portrayed the role of a psychopath named Vicky.

In 2018, he featured in the Marathi music video Bekhabar Kashi Tu opposite Sanskruti Balgude.

From October 2018 to January 2023, he played the role of Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rama in Swastik Productions' television series RadhaKrishn on Star Bharat .

In 2022 he featured as Darkie in Disney+ Hotstar's web series Escaype Live produced and directed by Siddharth Kumar Tewary under Swastik Productions.

In 2023 he sings and featured as well in the hindi music video Mere Pass Tum Raho.

Smita Patil, born in Pune, Maharashtra, India, was a highly acclaimed Indian actress known for her exceptional performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Regarded as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, Smita Patil's career was marked by her ability to portray a wide range of characters with authenticity and depth.

Smita Patil began her acting career in Marathi theater before making her film debut with the Marathi film "Shyamchi Aai" (1974). She gained attention for her breakthrough performance in Shyam Benegal's "Manthan" (1976), which marked the beginning of her collaboration with the renowned filmmaker. Smita Patil went on to work in several of Benegal's films, including "Bhumika" (1977), for which she received the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Her impactful performances in films such as "Aakrosh" (1980), "Chakra" (1981), and "Umbartha" (1982) solidified her position as one of the leading actresses in Indian cinema. Smita Patil was known for choosing roles that challenged societal norms and highlighted social issues. Her ability to infuse realism into her characters and convey emotions with authenticity set her apart.

Smita Patil also made significant contributions to parallel cinema, working with directors like Govind Nihalani ("Ardh Satya," 1983), Shyam Benegal ("Mandi," 1983), and G. Aravindan ("Chidambaram," 1985). Her collaboration with commercial filmmakers, including Ramesh Sippy in "Shakti" (1982) and Prakash Mehra in "Namak Halaal" (1982), showcased her versatility across genres.

Beyond her acting career, Smita Patil was actively involved in social and political causes. She was known for her advocacy of women's rights and her commitment to addressing issues affecting marginalized communities.

Tragically, Smita Patil's life was cut short when she passed away on December 13, 1986, at the age of 31, shortly after giving birth to her son Prateik Babbar. Despite her short-lived career, Smita Patil's impact on Indian cinema remains enduring, and she is remembered as a trailblazer who elevated the art of acting with her remarkable talent and meaningful contributions.

Ahmed Khan was born on 3 June 1974 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He is a director and actor, known for Kick (2014), Baaghi 2 (2018) and Baaghi 3 (2020). He has been married to Shaira Khan since 7 February 1998. They have two children.

Jayshree Gaikwad was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is known for Puddan (2021), KaroNaa (2023) and Munshi Ji (2023).

Ms. Aneesh Sheth (she/her/hers) is a singer, actress, producer, director, and transgender activist. Born in Pune, India and relocation to the United States at an early age, she quickly found a passion for music, studying piano, flute, and classical voice training. After receiving her BFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts for Musical Theatre, she spent the next few years working on tour including with the Broadway National Tour of A.R. Rahman's Bombay Dreams, and regionally with several companies including PlayGround SF, Playwrights Foundation, The Asian American Theatre Company, Village Theater and The 5th Avenue Theatre before returning to New York. Her off-Broadway credits include Southern Comfort, Twelfth Night: Mobile Unit, Public Studio, Public Forum, and Shakespeare Initiatives programs at the Public Theater, as well as Soho Rep, Lincoln Center Theater, NAMT, NYMF and WP Theater.

In addition to her two-decade long stage career, she is a familiar face in television and film, having made her network debut on NBC's Outsourced and since appearing in Hulu's Difficult People, HBO's High Maintenance and The Other Two, NBC's New Amsterdam, Insomnia on Revry+, and most recently The Walking Dead on AMC. She is most notably known as "Gillian", assistant to the titular character, in the third and final season of Marvel's Jessica Jones now on Disney+. She also made a cameo in IFC's A Kid Like Jake alongside Jim Parsons and can be seen as a principal in First One In on Amazon Prime. Coming up, she will appear as a principal character in Amazon Prime's Red, White & Royal Blue, a film adaptation of the novel by the same name, written by New York Time's best-selling author Casey McQuiston, with a screenplay and direction by Olivier and Tony Award winner Matthew Lopez (The Inheritance) releasing om August 11, 2023.

Along with her work in theatre, film, and television, Aneesh sits on the Board of Directors for The Sappho Project, and is an event host, trans activist, educator, and panelist. In March 2013 Advocate Magazine honored Aneesh Sheth on their 40 Under 40 List.

In January 2020 she was awarded the HRC Visibility Award at the HRC Annual Gala for her activism and advocacy by the Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ political lobbying organization in the United States committed to protecting and expanding rights for LGBTQ+ individuals.

She is represented by Take 3 Talent Agency and managed by 1022m Management.

June 2023

Mita Vashisht is an Indian television, film and theater actress, who graduated from National School of Drama, New Delhi in 1987.

She was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India to Rajeshwar Dutt Vasisht, a retired Colonel in the Indian Army and Meenakshi Mehta Vasisht, a teacher and musician.

She had her post-graduate in literature from Punjab University, Chandigarh before graduating from the National School of Drama (New Delhi).

She has worked in off-beat cinema as well as in commercial roles. She has worked in theater and has written scripts as well. Since 2004, she has performed her solo play in English and Hindi, titled, 'Lal Ded', based on life of medieval Kashmiri mystic Lal Ded{Lalleshwari(1320-1392)}.

She has written and produced three short films, as well as a serial. She has worked as an executive producer on the award winning film 'The name of a River'.

In June 2001, Vashisht established Mandala, space for arts collaborations research and education.She is also visiting faculty to some of the premier design, film and theater institutes of India.Apart from acting,she is also actively involved in social and humanitarian work.

She currently plays the role of the uptight principal on the hit show 'Suvreen Guggal'(an Indian TV drama series).

Lillete Dubey was born on 7 September 1953 in Pune, State of Bombay, India. She is an actress and director, known for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011), Monsoon Wedding (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). She was previously married to Ravi Dubey.

Tejaswini Pandit was born on 23 May 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Adipurush (2023), Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (2010) and Athang (2022).

Shivani Rangole was born on 28 October 1995 in Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Project 9191 (2021), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar - Mahamanvachi Gauravgatha (2019) and Double Seat (2015).

Shivangi Joshi is an Indian Actress, who is one of the most popular and the highest paid Indian television actress. With her shows Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai cited as number number 1 shows across all channels. Making her a household name beyond the country's shores.

She started her career by playing the very popular and loved character of "Poonam'', in one of the popular show Begusarai .

Shivangi, while playing this positive lead/protagonist (Naira) portrayed a larger than life, ideal, cultured and family oriented Indian woman who was an inspiration for millions of Indians as a daughter, wife, daughter-in-law, friend, sister, mother and a business woman. She was awarded many times times for various categories in the span of 6 years.

After proving her commitment as an actor and making a benchmark she decided to explore her depths. She proved her self in the stream of reality TV as she finished at 12th place in the Indian version of Fear Factor called 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' season 12, the show rated as the top reality show in the country.

she was about to make her Cannes debut with the film Our Own Sky, but due to the coronavirus, the film was later released in the OTT platform.

In 2023, she started playing Aradhana Sahni in Barsatein - Mausam Pyaar Ka.

Kshitish Date was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He is known for Mulshi Pattern (2018), Phullwanti (2024) and Zindagi Virat (2017).

Kayadu Lohar was born on 11 April 2000 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Dragon, Alluri (2022) and Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022).

Vikram Gokhle (occasionally credited as Vikram Gokhle) is a well known Indian film, television and stage actor, notable for his roles in Marathi theatre and Hindi films and television.

He is the son of another well known veteran Marathi theater and film actor Chandrakant Gokhle, who acted in 68 Marathi and 16 Hindi films besides 64 Marathi plays over a span of 75 years.

Gokhle is now directing his debut directorial film titled Aaghaat. Produced by Sprint Arts Creation and executive producer Rajesh Damble, the film is based on a story written by Dr Nitin Lavangare. The cast of the film includes actors Mukta Barve and Dr Amol Kolhe and is shot in Pune. The film is getting released on 24 December 2010.

Vikram Gokhle has a long family lineage active in Indian film industry. His great grandmother Durgabai Kamat was the first female artiste of the Indian screen, while his grandmother Kamlabai Gokhle (Kamlabai Kamat at that time) was the first female child artiste of Indian cinema.

Way back in 1913, Durgabai acted as Parvati and Kamlabai as Mohini in a film by name Mohini Bhasmasur, produced and directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. His father Chandrakant Gokhle was a veteran Marathi film and stage artist and has acted in over 70 Marathi and Hindi films.

Mrs. Vrushali Gokhle, wife of Vikram Gokhle is a lady behind success of living legend. Her support to family has always been strength for the excellence of Vikram Gokhle.

Keerti Nagpure was born on 23 January 1977 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Parichay: Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka (2011), Laal Ishq (2018) and Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan (2022). She has been married to Shivin Narang since 2003. They have one child.

Kashmira Irani was born on July 25 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is known for Bollywood films Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Rangoon (2017), TV shows Dosti Yaariyan Manmarziyan (2015), Dharmakshetra (2014), Seven (2010), Amber Dhara (2007-08) Musical theatre Zangoora - The Gypsy Prince (2010-14).

The actor has appeared in numerous TV Commercials for brands like Google, Nerolac, Tata Sky, eBay, to name a few.

Sharmila was born and brought up in pune in a middle class farmer family. Her father who is a BSC in agriculture chose to to be a banker later in life. She is the first person in her family to work in the entertainment business. Sharmila is an art school graduate with a BFA (applied arts) degree. Although she started her career in 2010 with a show called swapnanchya palikadale on star pravah her major career breakthrough came with portraying 'Rupali' in one of the most popular marathi show Pudhcha Paaul (2011) on star pravah. Sharmila started her career with her screen name Sharmila shinde which is also her birth name, but in the year 2017 she started using her fathers name as her last name on screen. In a press interview with an esteemed newspaper she said, she changed her last name because she believes that an artist has no religion, caste or creed. He/She should not be judged by his name but by his skills. But in 2019 she switched back to her previous name. There has been this confusion about her name around for sometime because of which some electronic and print medias have referred to her as sharmila shinde and others as sharmila rajaram in their articles & content.

Gashmeer Mahajani is an Indian actor, choreographer and filmmaker who works predominantly in the Marathi film industry. He is the son of the renowned Marathi film actor Ravindra Mahajani.

He studied at Abhinava Vidyalaya English Medium High School and pursued his graduation at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce.

Mahajani made his Bollywood debut with Muskurake Dekh Zara (2010) and made his debut in Marathi movies with Carry on Maratha (2015). He then went on to work in Deool Band (2015), Kanha (2016) and Dongri Ka Raja (2016).

Mahajani was next seen in Mala Kahich Problem Nahi (2017) and Panipat (2019). In 2020, he starred in Imlie (2020) and appeared in the web series Shrikant Bashir (2020).

In 2022, Mahajani appeared in the films Dharmaveer (2022) and Sarsenapati Hambirrao (2022). He also starred in the Hindi web series Tu Zakhm Hai (2022) and appeared as a judge in the dance reality show Dance Maharashtra Dance L'il Masters. Mahajani was also a contestant in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2006).

He was next seen as a guest in the television drama series Saavi Ki Savaari (2022) and has been a part of the show Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal (2023).

Mugdha Godse is an accomplished Indian actress and model. Hailing from Pune, Maharashtra, she rose to prominence after making a striking debut in Bollywood with the film "Fashion" (2008), directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Her portrayal of Janet Sequeira earned her critical acclaim and established her as a talented actress.

Before entering the film industry, Mugdha had a successful career in modeling and had participated in the Gladrags Mega Model Hunt in 2002, where she emerged as the first runner-up. Following her debut, she went on to feature in various films such as "All the Best: Fun Begins" (2009), "Jail" (2009), and "Heroine" (2012).

Known for her elegant demeanor and acting skills, Mugdha Godse continues to contribute to the Indian film industry. Apart from her on-screen achievements, she has been associated with charitable causes, showcasing her commitment to social initiatives. Mugdha remains a prominent figure in the entertainment world, admired for both her talent and philanthropic efforts.