Than it is now engaged in the stars of Indian cinema

Hollywood? No, Bollywood! It was he who gave us films with incendiary dances, passionate and brown-eyed actors who have become idols of millions of viewers worldwide. We offer to meet with our heroes up close. To figure out where they started and how they live today.

Mithun Chakraborty

"Jimi, Jimi, Acha-Acha ..." Learned? That's right - this is the famous "disco dancer!"

Before becoming a star of Indian cinema, Mithun had time to participate in the political uprising, narrowly escaped arrest and work cosmetics distributor, although his acting talent started to manifest itself more in the early years. Chakraborty has been involved in almost all the school plays. Later, fate once again brought it to the creative way. Having left his native city, a young man entered the prestigious Film Institute. Natural charisma and excellent external data could convince the selection committee and directors. Soon Mithun first gets to the set. However, a student, a novice actor battered mostly bit parts. The first major success came to him after the film "Royal Hunt". For his work in this film he was awarded the prestigious Indian award "Golden Lotus".

Chakraborty is known not only fine performances, but also hard work. His filmography of about 400 films. Beautiful voice, good physical fitness and ability to transform into any character - the hero-lover to a criminal authority - did Mithun celebrity world scale. Women went scrip at the mere sight of this handsome man.

In spite of the cine image of the seducer, in the life of the actor - an exemplary family man. Chakraborty's first marriage broke up, but a few years later he married again. New love, actress Yogita Bali, even gave up a career in favor of family happiness. The couple has four children, one of which is receiving. A man found a crying baby in a trash can and took her to the hospital. After rescuing parting with the girl he was short-lived: Mithun and his wife decided to adopt a child.

The actor is considered one of the richest men in India. A few years ago, he even tried his hand as a businessman: a network of hotels and acquired its own football team. Now Chakraborty continues to act in films. In addition, the man is a member of the jury the show "Dance India Dance!", As well as the head of the union of cinematographers.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh - is a kind of Bollywood Al Pacino. Charismatic actor won the hearts of not only the Indian audience but also our fellow countrymen.

The real name of the man - Shrivastav. Bachchan - a nickname that my grandmother gave him a poet father's complicated. About the film career Amitabh wanted more from an early age. It seemed he had to do it all: spectacular appearance, sense of rhythm, velvety voice. After graduating from college, just because of the pleasant baritone, he was able to get a job announcer. But his other innate characteristics - too dark skin and a peculiar form of eyebrows - hindered the development of an acting career.

Directors considered it way too threatening. Saved the situation a letter of recommendation from the Indira Gandhi with which my mother worked Bachchan. Soon the screens out the first film with the participation of men. But the real fame came to the artist later. The film "Zanjeer" became not only the finest hour for Amitabha, but also gave him the nickname of "angry young man". It was after this film in Bollywood has grown in popularity of genres such as thriller and detective, and Amitabh got hundreds of new roles. Russian viewers especially fond of his character from "Sholay" - noble rogue, always guess which side the coin falls.

Unfortunately, in 1982, the actor had to be aborted film career. During the filming of "porter" Bachchan himself perform tricks, seriously injured. He suffered a rupture of the spleen, and he spent several weeks in a coma. Nevertheless willed people's favorite was able to recover and get back on their feet. He not only continues to act, but also develops a career as a writer, politician and leader. It is worth noting that despite the age-related changes, the man has not lost the charm. Bachchan is married and has two children, although one married the actor was under threat. The man twisted romance with the star of Indian cinema Rekha. However, loyalty and concern for the legitimate wife during his illness opened his eyes to the true love.

Hema Malini

There is probably no man in Russia, who has not heard about the film "Zita and Gita". Brown-eyed beauty Hema Malini played in it the famous sisters-twins.

Malini creative path began in early childhood. Love of art was passed on the girl from her mother, who worked as a film producer. Not surprisingly, the dance classes and music became an integral part of Hema. In the future, these hobbies will play an important role in her acting career. Viewers will appreciate the flexibility, a pleasant voice and a figure of a girl.

The first film with Malini came out in 1965. Even then, many critics noted the brilliance and complexity of its dances. But the main success was waiting for the actress in the Indian capital, the "factory of dreams" Bollywood. Early in his career helped her mother regard, but without the hard work and talent did not work to achieve such popularity. The young actress who had to learn: one of its first partners in the film became a Raj Kapoor. This was followed by a collaboration with Dharmendra. Star duo starred in four successful films, including "Zita and Gita". These roles are uncovered Hema acting talent in a new way. It easily transforms into such outwardly similar, but completely different in character heroines.

With each new project, the glory of the actress and the love of her fans around the world only grew. But in the early '90s Malini realized that has grown out of role young characters. She decided to try himself as a producer and director. Thanks to her efforts there were such TV series as "Tell me, O God" and "Dancer". Acting career nonetheless Malini not thrown. Periodically, she still appeared in your own projects.

The rich creative life mixed with at least a turbulent private. Indian passions were running high not only on screen, but also outside the set. Beauty fell in love with the starry colleague Dharmendra. Their feelings were not able to prevent the marriage of any man nor Malini engagement with another actor. The main obstacle was the Hema Union family. The parents were totally against this relationship.

Happy end came only after his father's death influential actresses. Lovers still married. The fruit of love were two beautiful daughters. Malini is now engaged in political activities and teaching national dances. Free time she spends with her grandchildren in a huge family mansion near Mumbai.

Dharmendra

The actor deservedly considered a legend of Indian cinema. Russian audience he knew the film "Zita and Gita", as well as on children's musical fairy tale "The Adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves."

Future Bollywood star was born in an ordinary peasant family. The parents were shocked when they learned about the decision of his son to become an actor. But retreat Dharam Singh Deol (his real name) was not going to. Accidentally learned about the creative competition in the Filmfare magazine he participates and wins in the category "new talent". Then he had a chance to personally meet with the popular actor Dev Anand. He said the boy's potential and encouraged him to further trials. Later in an interview, Dharmendra admitted that from that moment he began an affair with a dizzying world of cinema.

His first shooting could not be called successful. The projects did not bring any money or fame desired. An aspiring actor was ready to give up and go back to his hometown when he was offered a role in the melodrama "Phool Aur Patthar". Since Dharmendra's career took off. His film delights both critics and ordinary viewers. But stop the man did not. He decided to try his hand behind the camera as producer. Also, for the past five years, the man was a representative of the Indian People's Party in the lower house of parliament.

One of the reasons for the rapid completion of his political career is considered a second marriage. Love affair with the famous beauty Hema Malini has done a lot of noise in the press. When their feelings grew into something more than just a novel on the screen, Dharmendra was married and raised four children. After a time, the actors have legalized their relationship. At the same time his first wife of a man and not divorced.

Shahrukh Khan

"The Prince" - so translates the name of an Indian actor. It turned out very symbolic, because it really has become a real "ruler" of Bollywood. Even the Times magazine has made it into the list of the most influential movie stars.

While Shahrukh was born and raised in India, he is Iranian by nationality. In the early years the guy was interested in literature, theater and run. For quick feet schoolmates nicknamed him the mail train. At one time, the young man thought about athlete's career, but track and field has not developed. Doctors found a young man's heart murmur. Shortly health problems began, and his father, a successful lawyer. The man died of cancer when his son was only 16 years old. Khan joined the Faculty of Economics, but already in the first courses began to try his hand as an actor and I realized that this - his real vocation. Mom always supported the young man, but she died early of blood poisoning, and not seeing any film with his participation.

Meanwhile, at a certain point of Shahrukh's career took off. The first role - and once the main! But the real fame and love of the audience appeared only after the premiere of "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge '. Comedy was a huge success in the homeland actor. Then followed Hit Movies such as "Om Shanti Om", "My Name is Khan", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and others. Every year the number is only increasing. It is not surprising, because the actor subject to any genres and roles. Khan is also several programs on Indian television.

Personal life of an artist, too, has developed successfully: he is happy in marriage. The man was a true romantic: the wife - the first and only woman in his life. But in the beginning of the relationship young people have faced parental disapproval. The fact that the beloved belong to different nationalities and religions. Fortunately, over time, the bride's father gave his blessing to the marriage. At Shah Rukh and his wife have three children grow up.

Ayshavariya Paradise

Apparently, Indian gods were generous to small Aishwarya since birth. In addition to the attractive appearance and the girl was lucky with my family. Parents Paradise highly respected and wealthy people. This allowed them to give a good education of his beloved daughter. Dance lessons and music, a prestigious college in Mumbai, and then studied at the University contributed to the fact that she chose a creative profession.

True, about to become an actress, she thought immediately. Initially Aishwarya see yourself successful architect. But instead of drawings and construction projects fate had prepared her a new gift.

Beauty Heaven did not go unnoticed. When the girl turned 18, she was offered to work with a modeling agency. Shortly after the conclusion of the contract she shone at fashion shows, starred in commercials and even got on the cover of Vogue. That was only the beginning of a bright road to fame.

In 1994 Ayshavariya won in the contest "Miss World". Crowned beauty instantly became a favorite not only countrymen but also overseas fans. Despite the success, in 1997 she decided to leave the fashion industry for a career in the movies. As a result, critics and audiences still appreciated her acting talent in the film "Forever yours." Many fans even consider a screen duo Rai Salman Khan one of the most beautiful in Bollywood.

Who is the actress has dozens of prominent roles in such projects as "Josh", musical "Devdas", shown at the Cannes Film Festival, and other Indian melodramas. Of course, not without filming in Hollywood films. Paradise can be seen in the "Pink Panther" and "Mistress of Spices".

Although Ayshavariya still remains popular in the profession, a successful career does not interfere with her personal life. For several years, she has happily married to Abhishek Bachchan, son of the famous Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan. In 2011, the couple's daughter was born. Sometimes in the press there are rumors of discord in the family, but the couple deny the speculation, regularly publishing pictures together in social networks.

Juhi Chawla

Clever, beautiful, a pity that not a Komsomol member! Chawla captivated talent and brown eyes first Indian audience, and then the whole world.

Her family was far from art. Parents usually work by civil servants. Fear of ridicule, kept secret from family and friends, she dreamed of a career of the actress.

Your way to fame Juhi beginning with beauty contests. In the piggy bank of her awards - the title of "Miss India". But the desire to act in films after that she did not refuse. In 1986 they released their first film with her participation in the global rental - "Towards Love". From the moment she opened the roads to Bollywood Olympus. Number of fans of girls has increased with each new film. As a result, Chawla proved popular and outside of the country. Russian fans of Indian cinema is familiar from films such as "God knows", "Paradise" and "Sing, Radha, sing!".

Now Juhi rarely takes part in new projects, but her life is still associated with art. Now she works as a producer. All his spare time, the woman pays her husband and two children. Her husband - a successful businessman. Besides beloved wife, it did not bind with the film industry. But the son and daughter Juhi want to go in the footsteps of famous mothers and continue an acting dynasty.