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.
Kamini Kaushal, born on January 24, 1927, in Lahore, is an iconic figure in Indian cinema, known for her versatile acting and enduring charm. Her father, Prof. Shiv Ram Kashyap, Professor of Botany, at the University of Punjab in Lahore, is widely regarded as the Father of Indian Botany. She graduated in English literature from
Tapan Sinha, a maestro of Indian cinema, had a prolific career as a filmmaker, scriptwriter, and playwright and was a part of the legendary quartet with Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Born on October 2, 1924, in Kolkata, He studied physics at the University of Patna and later earned an MSc at the
Bhanupriya, born Mangabhanu on January 15, 1967, is a versatile actress, Kuchipudi dancer, and voice artist. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the film industry. Beginning her career in the early 1980s, Bhanupriya quickly rose to fame with her exceptional dancing and acting skills and
Kaifi Azmi was a poet, a lyricist, a dialogue writer, an activist and above all a humanitarian known for his deep concern for social issues, advocacy for justice, equality, and communal harmony. Some of his best songs include “Ab Tumhare Hawaale Watan Saathiyon” “Jane Kya Dhoondti Rahti,” “Aur Kuchh Der Thahar,” “Meri Aawaz Suno Pyar
Durga Khote (January 14, 1905 – September 22, 1991) was a pioneering figure in Indian cinema, with a career that spanned over five decades, starring in around 200 films and numerous theatre productions. In the year 2000, India Today acknowledged Durga Khote’s contribution by featuring her in the “100 People Who Shaped India” list. Recognizing
Seema Biswas, born on January 14, 1965, in Nalbari, Assam, is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her impactful performances in parallel and mainstream cinema. She studied dramatic arts at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type area
Imran Khan, born on January 13, 1983, is an Indian actor who made his debut in Bollywood with the film “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na” (2008). Nephew of actor Aamir Khan, Imran gained recognition for his charming on-screen presence and boy-next-door appeal. He continued his journey with movies like “I Hate Luv Storys” (2010), “Delhi
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On the death anniversary of one of the greatest leaders, Swami Vivekananda, let’s go down memory lane and remember the movies made about his life. “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea. Let the brain, the body, muscles, nerves, every part of
One of the most successful and influential filmmakers of Hindi and Bengali cinema, Shakti Samanta directed classics like Howrah Bridge (1958), China Town (1962), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aradhana (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Amanush (1975) and many more. when an unknown printer took a galley of type
