Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Malhar Thakar


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The result was no consensus.  A  Train ''talk 11:01, 6 May 2017 (UTC)

Malhar Thakar

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This article should be deleted as the subject is not notable per the WP:GNG. This is because the only sources included in the article are trivial mentions of the subject or unreliable (and not independent) sources. A WP:BEFORE search found no reliable independent sources (such is IMDb). The article also fails WP:NACTOR as the person seems to have only preformed in one notable film and does not appear to meet "has a large fan base or a significant "cult" following" or "has made unique, prolific or innovative contributions to a field of entertainment." -KAP03(Talk &bull;&#32;Contributions &bull;&#32;Email) 14:51, 11 April 2017 (UTC)
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 * Delete: Does seem to fail WP:NACTOR. All of the sources (save for two) are from the same source. No widespread coverage or apparent following. bojo  &#124;  talk  15:00, 11 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Delete - not enough to pass NACTOR Spiderone  12:40, 12 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Comment - I am fairly familiar to Gujarati film industry and the region in general and have created a few pages related to it. I was hesitant about creating the page for the actor the same reasons mentioned here. It's a weak case of WP:TOOSOON, but at the same time the actor is fairly well-known and as can now be seen from the page multiple WP:RS support this. So I'd probably favour weak keep over delete. Would also invite for his opinion. Coderzombie (talk) 13:36, 13 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Comment - I had rewritten Gujarati cinema article and I know Gujarati language. I have seen his film Chhello Divas which was blockbuster in Gujarat State. I have pointed out the same cases, to nominator, of Janki Bodiwala, his co-star in the said film and Aarohi Patel who is also Gujarati actress. These all are weak cases of WP:TOOSOON but Malhar Thakar is somewhat known face in the state now. (Disclaimer: He was my schoolmate but we studied in different classes. We had some mutual friends.) I noted that, after these articles are created, their official pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are "varified" (blue ticks). So these articles might have been created to serve this purpose. I may not vote here as it may be considered as WP:COI. :) Regards,--Nizil (talk) 13:51, 13 April 2017 (UTC) Thank you, for inviting.--Nizil (talk) 13:57, 13 April 2017 (UTC)
 * I agree with your point, that's why I think he might pass WP:GNG if not WP:NACTOR Coderzombie (talk) 14:11, 13 April 2017 (UTC)
 * But those sources would not be useful as they are not independent. -KAP03(Talk &bull;&#32;Contributions &bull;&#32;Email) 15:50, 13 April 2017 (UTC)
 * He has coverage in national newspapers (such as Times of India) as well as Gujarati newspapers, which are widely circulated and independent sources (such as Divya Bhaskar). Coderzombie (talk) 16:37, 13 April 2017 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
 * Keep: The actor is notable and is covered by numerous RS. Definitely not a viable candidate for deletion. RoCo (talk) 06:56, 19 April 2017 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, –  Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 23:18, 19 April 2017 (UTC)  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks,  Sandstein   11:27, 27 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Keep: 3 of the films he played lead roles in have their articles on Wikipedia. The sources present in the article clearly indicate that he has received significant coverage for his acting. The Times of India, Divya Bhaskar and Sandesh are reliable newspapers and they cover the subject independently and for several stories. Meets WP:NACTOR and WP:GNG. --Skr15081997 (talk) 12:25, 1 May 2017 (UTC)


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