June 9, 2025
New Delhi
Filmmakers

Bimal Roy

One of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Bimal Roy was renowned for his realistic and socially relevant films, including “Do Bigha Zamin,” “Parineeta,” “Biraj Bahu,” “Devdas,” “Madhumati,” “Sujata,” “Parakh,” and “Bandini.” His work is particularly known for his “mise en scène (a dramatic arrangement of the camera—the sets, props, costumes, actors, and lighting), which

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Actresses

Nanda

Best remembered for her innocent charm and exotic beauty, Nanda, the renowned actress ruled the box offfice with her her many superhit films in 1960s. Some of her memorable films include Toofan Aur Diya”, “Bhabhi”, “Hum Dono”, “Teen Devian”, “Jab Jab Phool Khile”, “Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke”, “Ittefaq”, “The Train, “Shor”, “Prem Rog”, and many

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Actors

Saeed Jaffrey

One of India’s most beloved actors, Saeed Jaffrey OBE, is known for his extraordinary career of over six decades in film, radio, stage, and television across India, Britain, and America. Some of his international titles included “Gandhi,” “The Man Who Would Be King,” “My Beautiful Laundrette,” and “A Passage to India.” He also featured in

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Actresses

Supriya Pathak

More than four decades have passed since Supriya Pathak Kapur made her film debut with Shyam Benegal’s “Kalyug,” captivating audiences with her expressive kohl-streaked eyes and demure smile. Throughout her journey, she has effortlessly portrayed a variety of characters, showcasing her versatility in acting. I enjoy acting. Give me anything that is chewable, and I

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Actresses

Reena Roy

One of the most charismatic actresses and superbly accomplished dancers of Hindi films Reena Roy, mesmerised the audience in the 1970s and 80s with her charm, beauty, and acting prowess in films like Kalicharan, Nagin, Jani Dushman, Apnapan, Naseeb, Aasha, Arpan, Sanam Teri Kasam, and many more. Early Life Reena Roy (Saira Ali) was born

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Actresses

Loretta Young

Loretta Young, born Gretchen Michaela Young on January 6, 1913, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was a luminous figure in Hollywood’s Golden Age. After separating from her husband, Loretta’s mother moved to Hollywood when she was only two, where she, along with her sisters, entered the world of acting as child actresses. Young’s mother established

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Actors

Irrfan Khan

Inarguably the best actor ho his generation, Irrfan Khan was perhaps the most natural and effortless actor too. An actor par excellence he left his permanent mark on Indian and international cinema. His journey from a nobody in Jaipur to becoming one of the most respected actors in the world is proof of his extraordinary

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Actors

Rowan Sebastian Atkinson

Legendary Actor, Comedian and Writer Rowan Sebastian Atkinson CBE (born 6 January 1955) immortalised the characters of Blackadder (1983–1989), Mr. Bean (1990–1995), and Johnny English (2003–2018). Mr. Bean is essentially a child trapped in the body of a man. All cultures identify with children in a similar way, so he has this bizarre global outreach.

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Musicians

AR Rahman

"Mozart of Madras," A. R. Rahman is composer, record producer, singer, songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and philanthropist.

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Lyricists

Bharat Vyas

Mahakavi Bharat Vyas was one of the greatest lyrisicts of Hindi cinema who gave us songs like Aa laut ke aaja mere meet, Yeh kaun chitrakaar hai, Ae maalik tere bande hum, Keh do koi na kare yahaan pyaar, Nirbal se ladaai balwan ki, Dil ka khillona haye toot gaya, Yeh maati sabhi ki kahaani

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