Cinema is one of the most powerful mediums of expression. Positive or negative, the influence is breathtakingly enormous. We will surely discuss these two faces of cinema in detail but first of all, we will talk about the sheer magic of the art.
Remembering the charming and beautiful Geeta Bali, who left us on this day (January 21), in 1965, she was just 35 years old. Blessed with a lively and genuine persona, Geeta Bali acted in about 70 films over a 12-year career and was twice nominated for Filmfare Awards.Born as Harikirtan Kaur in 1930 in pre-partition
Nadira Babbar, born on January 20, 1948, in the household of writer and revolutionary leader Sajjad Zaheer and his wife Razia Sajjad Zaheer, was a was a distinguished and prominent member of the Progressive Writers Association. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type area specimen book
Parveen Babi was an Indian actress and fashion icon who ruled the hearts of cine-goers in the 70s and 80s with her beauty and distinguished Western looks and was known for her films like Deewaar (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), The Burning Train (1980), Shaan (1980), Kranti (1981), Namak Halaal (1982), and Arpan (1983). She
In the realm of Indian cinema, there exists a jewel, a film that transcends time and space, and leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of cinephiles – “Pakeezah”. This opus stands not only as a testament to the artistic genius of Kamal Amrohi and the ethereal grace of Meena Kumari, but as a monument
Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria, was not just a captivating Hollywood actress but also a brilliant inventor. With stunning looks that could rival any movie star of her time, Lamarr graced the silver screen during the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring in classics like “Algiers” (1938)
Vinayak Damodar Karnataki, popularly known as Master Vinayak, was an actor and film director in the Hindi and Marathi cinema of the 1930s and 1940s. Born on January 19, 1906, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, he was not only a cinematic talent but also had deep connections within the film industry. He and his wife Sushila had
Saumitra Chatterjee (August 19, 1935 – November 15, 2020) was a revered actor, play-director, playwright, writer, thespian, and poet, celebrated for his remarkable contributions to Bengali cinema, theatre and liturgy. Born in Mirjapur Street (now Surya Sen Street) in Calcutta (now Kolkata) on August 19, 1935, Soumitra graduated from the City College, Kolkata, in Bengali
Kevin Costner, born on January 18, 1955, in Lynwood, California, is an iconic American actor, director, producer, and musician, known for his distinctive performances and contributions to the entertainment industry. Rising to fame with acclaimed roles in films like “The Untouchables” and “Field of Dreams,” Costner’s career has spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including
Jim Carrey, born on January 17, 1962, is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer known for his dynamic performances and comedic brilliance. Rising to fame in the 1990s with hits like “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “The Mask,” “Dumb and Dumber,” & Liar Liar (1997) Carrey established himself as a leading comedic force. Even if I
Nafisa Ali, born on January 18, 1957, in Baratajpur, a village near Janai and Begampur, in Hooghly district, is an acclaimed Indian actress, social activist, star swimmer, former beauty queen, and politician. Nafisa’s paternal grandfather, S. Wajid Ali, was a prominent Bengali writer. Her paternal aunt (father’s sister) was Zaib-un-Nissa Hamidullah, a Pakistani journalist and
