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Shamshuddin Ibrahim, known professionally as Shaam (born April 4, 1977) is a Tamil film actor and model. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film Khushi (2000), appearing in a cameo role. He further appeared in lead roles in critically and commercially successful films such as 12B, Anbe Anbe, Iyarkai, Ullam Ketkumae and the Telugu film Kick. In 2006, he made his debut in Kannada film through Tananam Tananam with Ramya and Rakshita directed by Kavitha Lankesh.

Shaam was born on 4 April 1977 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, into a Tamil-speaking Muslim family. He grew up in Bangalore, where he pursued his studies. After completing his B. Com, he did modelling through which he hoped to become an actor.

Shaam began his career as a model in Bangalore, modelling for various ads. Keen on pursuing an acting career, he was vainly searching for acting offers for four years. He then, following the recommendation of his model coordinator Biju Jayadevan, got to meet cinematographer Jeeva's, who was planning to make his directorial debut and was on the lookout for a new face for the film's lead role.

Shaam was given the role for the film 12B. Shaam recollects that during his first meeting with Jeeva, he handed over his portfolio and introduced himself in English, when Jeeva heard him out, and then said, “Repeat what you just said, in Tamil" and Shaam did, and was subsequently signed on the next day after a meeting with producer Vikram Singh. The promos of the film were critically praised with Shaam signing on to appear on several projects before 12B even released. His second feature film, however, the S. J. Suryah-directed Khushi, in which he appeared in a cameo role, released first, since 12B got stuck in production and released in 2001 only.

The film, based on the theme of butterfly effect, fetched rave reviews and was seen as a dream entry for Shaam., his performance was praised as apt His subsequent releases including Vasanth's Hey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke (2002), Bala (2002), Anbe Anbe (2003) and Priyadarshan's Lesa Lesa (2003), garnered only average or poor box office returns. His final release of 2003 was Iyarkai by debutant S. P. Jananathan, which also failed at the box office due to a delayed release, but opened to high critical acclaim, even winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.

Simran (born Rishibala Naval on 4 April 1976) is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Bollywood and acted in several Hindi films, before starring in her first Tamil film V.I.P and her first Telugu film Abbai Gari Pelli in 1997. Rediff has called her "one of Tamil cinema's top female draws." In 1999, she was featured in Forbes Magazine as the most prolific actress with diverse portfolio from the Indian sub continent.

She appeared in many commercially successful films such as Nerrukku Ner (1997), Natpukkaga (1998), Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1998), Aval Varuvala (1998), Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Samarasimha Reddy (1999), Anari No.1 (1999), Jodi (1999), Kalisundam Raa (2000), Priyamaanavale (2000), Parthen Rasithen (2000), Nuvvu Vastavani (2000), Narasimha Naidu (2001), Thamizh (2002), Panchathantiram (2002), Ramana (2002) and New (2004) and gained critical praise for her performances in Vaali (1999), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) and Vaaranam Aayiram (2008).

Simran was born as Rishibala Naval in Mumbai; her father is Ashok Naval and mother is Saradha. Simran has two sisters, Monal and Jyothi Naval and a brother named Sumith. She did her schooling from St. Anthony's high school, Versova and finished her B.Com in Mumbai and was modelling simultaneously. She speaks Punjabi, Hindi, English, and Tamil.

Simran is a trained dancer and can perform Bharatanatyam and Salsa. She married Deepak Bagga, her childhood family friend, in December 2003. They have two sons, Adheep and Aadit, born in June 2005 and March 2011.

Lisa Ray aka Lisa Rani Ray in an Indo-Canadian actress and a fashion model. She was born on 4th April 1972. Lisa was born and brought up in Canada.Her father is a Bengali and her mother is Polish. Lisa began her career at at the tender age of 16 years. Lisa used to endorse Lakme cosmetics in India. She has appeared in many TV commercials before working in films.

Lisa started her career as an actress in 2001 with the film 'Kasoor' opposite Aftab Shivdasani. The film got mixed reviews from the critics. She then went to Tollywood to try her luck. Lisa has appeared in few south Indian films. She then appeared in an Indo Canadian film Bollywood/Hollywood by Deepa Mehta. It was a romantic romp. She came into limelight when she appeared in Deepa Mehta's controversial film 'Water'. Lisa was paired opposite John Abraham and the film was based on the lives of widows living in Varanasi Ashram in 1938. Her voice was dubbed in the post production of the film. She has done a cameo in one Pakistani film as well.

Lisa used to appear in television shows like 'Beauty Mantra' and 'Star Buzz'. Apart from appearing on television, she has endorsed a popular fabric brand too. She was seen in the music video Afreen for late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and in Har Taraf Tera Jalwa for Daler Mehandi.

Lisa further worked for many Canadian European and American films. She was diagnosed with the rare disease Multiple Myeloma ( a cancer of the bone marrow) but she got fully recovered from that. Apart from acting, Lisa is involved in many philanthropic activities and humanitarian work. She has got many awards for the same. Lisa got married to Jason Dehni in 2012.

The shining star of the Bollywood, one of the most glamorous actresses of the Hindi Film Industry, Parveen Babi is considered as one of the most eminent actresses who changed the image of Bollywood actresses. She was the one who used to lit up the silver screen with her sexy, glamorous and charming looks during the era of 1970s. She has given some great blockbuster hits to the industry.

Parveen Wali aka Parveen Babi was born on 4th April 1949 in a Gujarati muslim family in Junagadh. She was an only child to her parents and was born after 14 years of her parents' marriage. Her father Wali Mohammad Babi used to work as an administrator for the Nawab of Junagadh. Unfortunately, he died when Parveen was just 7 years old. Parveen got her school education in Aurangabad and later did her graduation from St. Xavier's College in Ahmedabad.

Parveen started her film career with the film 'Charitra' in the year 1973. She was still studying then. She was launched by the director R.B. Ishara opposite cricketer Saleem Durrani. The film could not do well but Parveen was recognized by many filmmakers. She later worked with many popular directors and actors of that time. Her pair with Amitabh Bachchan was considered as a hit pair and the duo has given some of the greatest Bollywood hits of all times. Parveen and Amitabh's some of the hit films are 'Amar Akbar Anthony' , 'Majboor' ,'Kaala Patthar' ,'Deewaar ' and 'Kaalia . Parveen earned a lot of appreciation and recognition with these films. She also acted with Zeenat Aman and Shabana Azmi in 'Mahaan' and 'Ashanti'. She appeared on the cover page of the famous TIME magazine in 1976. She was the first Indian to appear on the cover page of TIME magazine to depict the changing visage of Indian cinema. Some of the other hit films in which Parveen appeared are 'Namak Halal ' ,'Kranti ' ,'Suhaag ' ,'The Burning Train ' ,'Meri Awaz Suno', 'Yeh Nazdeekiyan' ,'Khud-daar' ,'Shaan' ,'Do Aur Do Paanch', 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' etc.

Parveen featured in Hindi cinema for almost 13 years. But she was always entangled in various controversies. She stopped appearing in Hindi films and went to New York after been diagnosed with Schizophrenia. She concentrated on spirituality and got influenced by the teachings of Osho and U. G. Krishnamurti. When she returned to India, she was unrecognizable as she put on oodles of weight. She again got entangled in the controversies when she filed the complaints against the dignitaries like Amitabh Bachchan and Bill Clinton for an attempt to kill her. The petitions were rejected by the court as there was no evidence found.

Over the years, her psychological illness became bad to worse and then she stopped appearing publicly. Her mental condition worsened after her mother's death. Though she never married throughout her life, she openly discussed her romantic involvement with the married men like Mahesh Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa and Kabir Bedi.

Parveen stayed lonely and aloof entire her life and till death. She died an isolated death. During her last days, she stopped meeting anybody and stayed alone in her posh apartment. When the milk and newspapers remain uncollected for three days, the residential society secretary called police and Parveen was found dead on 22nd January 2005.She was 55 at the time of death. She was suffering from diabetes and the complications in diabetes resulted in getting a gangrene on her left foot. According to the autopsy reports, she died due to multiple organ failure due to complications in diabetes. The police suspected that she would have died 72 hours before her dead body was found. It was a horrific death anybody would get said many Bollywood personalities when they heard the news of their Co-stars isolated death.

Lonely Parveen Babi could not get anybody's loyal company throughout her entire life and at the time of death as well.