Alumni

Mr. Abbas Tyrewala

Writer and Director

Mr. Abbas Tyrewala


Abbas Tyrewala is an Indian film Story writer, Screenwriter, Dialogue writer and Director. After making his mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer in early 2000's, with award winning films like Maqbool (2003), Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003), he made his debut as a Director with a breezy romantic comedy, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008).

Mr. Jalal Agha

Actor

Mr. Jalal Agha


Mr. Jalal Agha (1945 – 5 March 1995) was an Indian Actor and Director in Bollywood films. He made his debut as a child actor playing the young version of Jehangir (who was played by Dilip Kumar as an adult) in the historical epic Mughal-E-Azam, he mostly played supporting roles after that. His most famous role was in the blockbuster hit Sholay where he played the banjo player in the popular song Mehbooba O’ Mehbooba. He also wrote and directed a Bollywood film titled Goonj which released in 1989.

Mr. Mazhar Khan

Actor

Mr. Mazhar Khan


Mr. Mazhar Khan (22 July 1953 – 16 September 1998) was an Indian film & television Actor, Producer & Director. Mazhar made his debut in the 1979 film Sampark. He came into recognition with the 1980 film Shaan which was directed by Ramesh Sippy. The song “Naam Abdul Hai Mera” was picturized on Khan, he mostly played roles of villain. He also made appearance in English Movies. He was also noted for his role in the television serial Buniyaad (1987) which reunited him with director Ramesh Sippy.

Ms. Colleen Gantzer

Travel Writer

Ms. Colleen Gantzer


A widely acclaimed travel writer, Ms. Colleen Gantzer, the wife and co-travel writer of Mr. Hugh Gantzer says that if not for her husband’s home in Mussoorie, they would have settled in Kerala. A beaming character, Ms. Colleen Gantzer was too delighted to share with us her intimate thoughts on Kerala, and also some of her memorable experiences during her stays in Kerala.

Mr. Nasser Hussain

Sports Person

Mr. Nasser Hussain


Born 9 March 1980, Nasser Hussain is the current captain of the Indian National Rugby Union Team. He plays for the Bombay Gymkhana Club in Mumbai, India, and has also played abroad for Tynedale R.F.C. & Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. His international debut was on 26 October 1998 in Singapore against the host country. He is nicknamed as El-Nino. As of 2008 he has 24 test caps and has scored 14 tries for his country.

Mr. Mahesh Kothare

Actor, Director & Producer

Mr. Mahesh Kothare


Mahesh Kothare is an Indian Actor, Director and Producer of Marathi and Hindi films. He has worked in Indian cinema and acted in well-known movies such as Raja Aur Rank, Chhota Bhai, Mere Laal, and Ghar Ghar ki Kahani. The well known Hindi song "Tu kitni achhi hai tu kitni bholi hai o maa" from the film Raja Aur Rank features Kothare as Master Mahesh. Considered a revolutionary figure in the Marathi film industry, he began his directorial career with the groundbreaking Dhumdhadaka(1985) and has since delivered many box office hits over a period of 20 years.

Mr. Shane Peacock

Fashion Designer

Mr. Shane Peacock


Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Katy Perry, Fergie the number of international celebrities wearing Shane and Falguni Peacock is increasing. Their standalone stores in Delhi and Mumbai, as well as retailing in the UAE, USA and Europe, keep them on their toes. As the husband-wife designer duo eye the global market, Falguni reveals they are all set to open their first overseas store in Los Angeles soon.

Mr. Shaikh Abdul Falaknaz

Chairperson, UAE Olympic Association

Mr. Shaikh Abdul Falaknaz


Shaikh Abdul Falaknaz is the chairperson of the UAE Olympic Association.

Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala

Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala


Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala underwent training in Bariatric Surgery with Dr Raul Rosenthal, Cleveland Clinic, United States, 2006. He was also trained at the Unit of Gastro Surgery, with Dr. Piet Pattyn from the University of Ghent Hospital, Belgium, 2005 and also underwent Training in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery with Prof. Seon Hahn Kim, Seoul, Korea, 2004.