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Gopiganj

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Gopiganj
| founder. = Gopi singh Baghel
| native_name_lang = Bhojpuri, and Hindi
| nearest station = Gyanpur Road railway station
| Nearest police station = Gopiganj police station
| settlement_type = Town
| famous temple = Bade shiv temple , durga Mandir , chaura mandir
| mosque = jama masjid , GT road Gopiganj
| church = kathauta mod , Gopiganj
| pushpin_map = India Uttar Pradesh
| pushpin_label_position =
| District MP = Saurabh yadav )
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|25|17|N|82|26|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Sant Ravidas Nagar district|Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for = Hand-made carpets
| government_type =
| governing_body = Nagar palika parishad Gopiganj
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| elevation_m =
| population_total = 27856
| population_as_of = 2012
| population_rank =
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi and Bhojpuri language|Hindi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = 221303
| postal_code =
| registration_plate = UP-66
| website =
| footnotes =
}}
'''Gopiganj''' is a town and a [[municipal board]] in [[Sant Ravidas Nagar district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is located beside the river Ganges, almost equidistant from Prayagraj and Varanasi on National Highway 2.

==Demographics==
At the 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gopiganj had a population of 17,938 (males 52%, females 48%). Gopiganj had an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 69% and female literacy 55%. 16% of the population were under 6 years of age.

==Educational institutions==
* St. Thomas School Gopiganj (Affiliated to ICSE Board New Delhi) (est. 1985),
* Kashinaresh Postgraduate College (Gyanpur),
* D.W. Punj Model School (Sitamarhi)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Bhadohi district]]

Kalavad

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kalavad
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| nickname = kalavad(shitla)
| settlement_type = City
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| pushpin_map = India Gujarat#India3
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India
| coordinates = {{coord|22.22|N|70.38|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Gujarat]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jamnagar district|Jamnagar]]
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| elevation_m = 87
| population_total = 24857
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 361160
| registration_plate = GJ-10
| website = {{URL|gujaratindia.com}}
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'''Kalavad''' is a city and a [[municipality]] in [[Jamnagar district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Gujarat]]. Post Office Pin Code is 361160. Kalavad is known for shitla mataji temple.

==Geography==
Kalavad is located at {{Coord|22.22|N|70.38|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Kalavad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kalavad]</ref> It has an average elevation of 87 metres (285 feet).

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kalavad had a population of 24,857. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kalavad has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kalavad, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

== Transport ==
[[National Highway 927D (India)|National Highway 927D]] connects Kalavad with [[Dhoraji]] and [[Jamnagar]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2014/159938.pdf|title=New highways notification dated 13th June, 2014|date=13 Jun 2014|website=[[The Gazette of India]] - [[Ministry of Road Transport and Highways]]|access-date=8 Jun 2018}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Jamnagar district}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in Jamnagar district]]

{{Jamnagar-geo-stub}}

Gariaband

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Gariaband
| native_name =
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| settlement_type = [[Town]]
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Chhattisgarh, India
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Chhattisgarh]]
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| governing_body = [[Nagar Palika]]
| leader_party = [[Bhartiya Janta Party|BJP]]
| leader_title = [[President (government title)|Council President]]
| leader_name = Abdul Gaffar Memon (Gaffu Memon)
| population_total = 10517[https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/802040-gariyaband-chhattisgarh.html]
| population_as_of = 2011
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| elevation_m = 318
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 493889
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 07706
| registration_plate = CG-23
| website = {{URL|https://gariaband.gov.in/}}
| footnotes =
}}

'''Gariaband''' is a town and a [[Nagar Palika]] in [[Gariaband district]] in the state of [[Chhattisgarh]], [[India]]. It is district headquarter of the Gariaband district.

The nearest river that flows to this town is the [[Pairi River]], which is 4 km away from this place. There is a major temple called [[Bhooteshwarnath]].

It is connected to major cities by paved double lane roads, and is about 80 km from [[Mahasamund]], 90 km from [[Raipur]] the capital of [[Chhattisgarh]].

== Etymology ==
Gariaband derived its name from Gīrī which translates to mountains or hills. Gariaband is a tribal area and the town is surrounded by hills. Gīrīband or Garīaband literally translates to Surrounded by Hills.[https://www.chhattisgarhgyan.in/2017/11/gariyaband-jila.html?m=1]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
*[https://gariaband.gov.in/ gariaband.gov.in]

==External links==
*[http://explore-chhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2011/08/districts-of-chhattisgarh-18-existing-9.html Districts of Chhattisgarh]
*[https://www.chhattisgarhgyan.in/2017/11/gariyaband-jila.html?m=1 chhattisgarhgyan.in]

[[Category:Gariaband district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Gariaband district]]

{{Chhattisgarh-geo-stub}}

Lekh Tandon

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{{Infobox person
| name = Lekh Tandon
| image = Lekh Tandon.jpg
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date|1929|2|13|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Sheikhupura]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2017|10|15|1929|2|13|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| occupation = actor, director
| yearsactive = 1947–2017
| spouse =
| children = Nitin Tandon, Geeta Malhotra, Rahul Tandon, Anuradha Rawte
}}

'''Lekh Tandon''' (13 February 1929 – 15 October 2017)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050922204045/http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=13744571&page=2 Star Birthdays]</ref><ref name="Obit">{{cite web|last1=Ghosh|first1=Avijit|title=Director of Shammi Kapoor's 'Professor' passes away|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/director-of-shammi-kapoors-professor-passes-away/articleshow/61105815.cms|work=The times of India|access-date=17 October 2017|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117143726/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/director-of-shammi-kapoors-professor-passes-away/articleshow/61105815.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> was an Indian filmmaker and actor. He had directed numerous [[Bollywood]] movies and Indian TV Serials. He gained national fame due to success of his directorial ventures [[Professor (1962 film)]], [[Prince (1969 film)]], [[Ek Baar Kaho]] and [[Agar Tum Na Hote]]. His films [[Amrapali]] starring [[Vyjanthimala]] and [[Agar Tum Na Hote]] with [[Rajesh Khanna]] in the lead role are considered as
classics. Later after 2000, he had acted in movies such as [[Swades]], [[Rang De Basanti]], [[Chennai Express]] and [[Chaarfutiya Chhokare]]. He was the brother of Urdu playwright Yograj Tandon.<ref>{{cite news| last = Pisharoty| first = Sangeeta Barooah| title = The veteran is at it again| work = [[The Hindu]]| date = 2006-06-07| url = http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/06/07/stories/2006060700320100.htm| access-date = 2007-11-08| archive-date = 25 October 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121025223635/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/06/07/stories/2006060700320100.htm| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title = An Interview with Lekh Tandon| publisher = IndianTelevision.com| date = 2001-10-13| url = http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/director/lekh.htm| access-date = 2007-11-08| archive-date = 3 March 2016| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303195545/http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/director/lekh.htm| url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title = Bringing life to stage - Interview with Yograj Tandon| date = 2006-06-28| url = http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/28/stories/2006042801140300.htm| access-date = 2007-11-08| archive-date = 4 November 2008| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081104204625/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/28/stories/2006042801140300.htm| work = [[The Hindu]]| url-status = dead}}</ref>

==Biography==
Lekh's father, Faqeer Chand Tandon, had studied with [[Prithviraj Kapoor]] at Khalsa High School ([[Faisalabad|Lyallpur]], Punjab, [[British India]]), and had been friends. Kapoor inspired Lekh to work in Bollywood. Around same time, Lekh's brother Yograj was working as assistant director and secretary to Kapoor.

Lekh started as Assistant Director in Hindi movie industry in 1950s and became a director of several hit movies beginning with [[Professor (1962 film)]]. Though the prestigious film [[Jhuk Gaya Aasman]] starring [[Rajendra Kumar]] and Saira Bano did not become successful at box office, they are considered classics. His successful directorial ventures at box office include [[Prince (1969 film)]], [[Ek Baar Kaho]], [[Agar Tum Na Hote]]. His most talked about film remains [[Agar Tum Na Hote]] starring [[Rajesh Khanna]] in the main lead. Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye was one of his biggest hits and the film's heroine Rameshwari told The Times of India that Tandon was involved in every aspect of the film. She also said that the film was released without any publicity. Actor [[Victor Banerjee]], who played the leading role in his film, Doosri Dulhan, described him as a director who "loved his craft and could deftly weave the commercial angle in a decently-told narrative."{{citation needed|date=October 2018}} For this film Khanna received Best Actor award and Tandon received Best director award at Filmfans Association Awards in 1983. Then he moved on to nascent TV scene and started directing TV serials. His first offering was ''[[Phir Wahi Talash]]'' on India's National Television Channel [[Doordarshan]]. Lekh is credited with discovering [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] by casting him in his TV serial ''Dil Dariya''. He also directed TV serial [[Farmaan]], broadcast on Doordarshan in early 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99feb07/sunday/head4.htm|title=Memories of the other side|website=The Tribune|access-date=2016-06-11|archive-date=6 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306142902/http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99feb07/sunday/head4.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
*He shared the 1978 [[Filmfare Best Screenplay Award]] for his movie, [[Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye]], with [[Vrajendra Gaur]] and [[Madhusudan Kalekar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Best Screenplay Award |url=http://recipeguide.indiatimes.com/awards2001/ex_screenplay.htm |publisher=Filmfare Award Official Listings, [[Indiatimes]] |access-date=April 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429080308/http://recipeguide.indiatimes.com/awards2001/ex_screenplay.htm |archive-date=April 29, 2014 }}</ref>
* His biopic, ''[[Amrapali (film)|Amrapali]]'' starring [[Vyjayanthimala]] and [[Sunil Dutt]], was [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|India's submission]] to the [[List of submissions to the 39th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film|39th Academy Awards]] for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]]
*He received the Best Director Award for his film [[Agar Tum Na Hote]] starring [[Rajesh Khanna]] in Filmfans Association of India in 1983.

==Filmography==

===As director===
*''[[Phir Ussi Mod Par]]'' (2018)
*Bikhari Aas Nikhari Preet
*Ek Angan Ke Ho Gaye Do
*Mil Gayi Manzil Mujhe
*Daraar
*Milan
*Adhikar
*Kahan Se Kahan Tak
*Jeena Nahi Bin Tere
*''[[Do Rahain]]'' (1997)
*''[[Uttarayan (1985 film)|Uttarayan]]'' (1985)
*''[[Agar Tum Na Hote]]'' (1983)
*''[[Doosri Dulhan]]'' (1983)
*Khuda Kasam (1981)
*''[[Sharada (1981 film)|Sharada]]'' (1981)
*''[[Ek Baar Kaho (1980 film)|Ek Baar Kaho]]'' (1980)
*''[[Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye]]'' (1977)
*''[[Andolan (1975 film)|Andolan]]'' (1975)
*''[[Jahan Pyar Mile]]'' (1969)
*''[[Prince (1969 film)|Prince]]'' (1969)
*''[[Jhuk Gaya Aasman]]'' (1968)
*''[[Amrapali (film)|Amrapali]]'' (1966)
*''[[Professor (1962 film)|Professor]]'' (1962)
*''Shokhiyan'' (1951) as Assistant Director
*''[[Bawre Nain]]'' (1950) as Assistant Director
*''[[Neki Aur Badi (1949 film)|Neki Aur Badi]]'' (1949) as Assistant Director
*''[[Aag (1948 film)|''Aag'' (1948 film)]], as Assistant Camera Man

===As TV director===
*''[[Dil Dariya]]'' (1988-1989)
*''[[Phir Wahi Talash]]'' (1989-1990)
*''[[Doosra Keval]]'' (1989) (DD1)
*''[[Farmaan]]'' (1994)
*Ladai
*Pyale Mein Toofan
*Adhikar (1996-1999) (Zee TV)
*Yarana (Dubai Television)
*''[[Aisa Des Hai Mera (TV series)|Aisa Des Hai Mera]]'' (2006)

===As actor===
*[[Swades]] — Dadaji (Village People's Grandfather)
*[[Paheli]] — Wise Man
*[[Rang De Basanti]] — Daljeet "DJ's" Grandfather
*[[Halla Bol]] — Lekh Tandon
*[[Chaarfutiya Chhokare]] — Kailash Babu
* [[Chennai Express]] — Bhishambhar Mithaiwala (Rahul's Grandfather)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0849195}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100918125259/http://www.lekhtandon.com/home.html Official Website]
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[[File:Legendary Bollywood Film Maker Lekh Tandon.jpg|thumb|Legendary Bollywood Film Maker Lekh Tandon]]

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