A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
Haryana, India
Born:
December 26, 2076
Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, a distinguished figure renowned for his exemplary contributions to education, is not only a highly sought-after UPSC trainer but also an accomplished author, teacher, and lecturer. As the founding director of Drishti IAS Coaching Classes in Delhi, his commitment to shaping the academic journey of students is evident. Affectionately referred to as "Abdul Kalam" by his students, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti's teaching methods, marked by simplicity and uniqueness, have consistently guided students towards successful careers. His own success story, having cracked the UPSC exam in a single attempt, attests to his profound knowledge and dedication. In addition to his roles in academia, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti has showcased his passion for the nation through active participation in various debates, both on esteemed news channels and in educational institutions. Notably, he has also ventured into the realm of cinema, making a cameo appearance as himself in the movie "12th Fail." This multifaceted individual continues to inspire through his dynamic engagement in discussions related to Indian politics and traditions.
Most data and links to images for the Movies section come from TheMovieDB (TMDB).
Additional data for Film Titles come from The Open Movie Database (OMDb).
At least one plug-in comes from IMDb.
Data are -- hey, it's a plural -- subject to the limitations of their sources. (For example, TMDB search results currently max out at 20.) I am limiting myself to free data sources for now. (No, a "free trial" is not free.)
While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:
Regarding profile removals and data corrections:
Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
Whereas the overall purpose of this website is to serve as a personal demo/portfolio/workshop of web and data skills, this Movies section is not meant to compete with or substitute for far more definitive movie websites.
Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.