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Coolie is a 1983 Indian action comedy film, directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as Iqbal Aslam Khan, a railway coolie, who was separated from his mother Salma ( Waheeda Rehman) due to Zafar's ( Kader Khan) obsession with her.
Coolie (also spelled koelie, kuli, khuli, khulie, cooli, cooly, or quli) is a pejorative term used for low-wage labourers, typically those of Indian or Chinese descent. The word coolie was first used in the 16th century by European traders across Asia.
Coolie: Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. With Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj, Dileep. Delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta journey.
Coolie is a multilingual movie starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. It is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Coolie (2024), Drama released in Tamil Hindi Telugu Kannada language in theatre near you. Know about Film reviews, lead cast & crew, photos & video gallery on BookMyShow.
Apr 22, 2024 · The Title Teaser of Sun Pictures "Thalaivar171", Starring Superstar Rajinikanth, Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj & Music by Anirudh.#Coolie #Thalaivar171 #Raji...
coolie. noun [ C ] old-fashioned offensive uk / ˈkuː.li / us / ˈkuː.li /. an offensive word for an unskilled and cheaply employed worker in Asia. Indian English. an offensive word for a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers ' bags at stations, airports, etc.
Nov 25, 2013 · These indentured laborers, derogatorily called "coolies," became a prime target for criticism in the mid-19th century. Joseph Becker/Library of Congress. Each week, we take a look at a word or ...
noun. , Disparaging and Offensive. an unskilled laborer, especially formerly in China and India. an unskilled laborer employed cheaply, especially one brought from Asia. a contemptuous term used to refer to an Asian, especially an Indian living in South Africa.
Jun 24, 2014 · The word "coolie" itself originated either from the Chinese language (or to be more specific southern Chinese) or from south Asia. The word "苦 力", pronounced "ku li", means "forcefully using strength".
Many skilled and unskilled laborers, as well as some petty criminals, worked four to six years for colonial settlers in exchange for passage to the New World, along with room and board, all paid for by the settlers. The laborers were not enslaved, and some laws were in place to protect their rights.
