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.
Girish Karnad was a legend, an actor, filmmaker, writer, playwright, and activist. He touched many aspects of society through his work and remains one of the most respected and loved individuals of his time. Some of his notable works include films like “Samskara,” “Vamsha Vriksha,” “Manthan,” “Swami,” “Utsav,” TV shows like “Turning Point,” “Malgudi Days,”
Miriam Margolyes is an iconic actor of theatre, TV, and film, regarded as one of the funniest storytellers, and known for her roles in the TV series Vanity Fair (1998), films like A Nice Girl Like Me (1969), Little Dorrit (1988), Martin Scorsese’s The Age of Innocence (1993), and Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter
Italian-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter Frank Capra was one of the most influential filmmakers of the 1930s and 1940s, known for his films like It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can’t Take It with You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and It’s a Wonderful Life
If we try to choose the most important relationship for a human being, it would be the relationship between a mother and child. This relationship not only influences our existence but also inspires our arts and culture. Our films are also not untouched by that, and the character of a mother became an essential part
His euphonious voice and soulful renditions solidified him as an icon. Pankaj Udhas was a legendary ghazal singer known for his simple and powerful ghazals and geets, such as “Chitthi Aayi Hai,” “Niklo Na Benaqab,” “Aahista Kijiye Baatein,” “Sach Bolta Hoon Main,” “Ghunghru toot gaye,” “Chhupana Bhi Nahin Aata,” “Na Kajre Ki Dhaar,” “Jeeyein Toh
George Lucas is a cinematic visionary and one of the most influential and financially successful filmmakers of the 20th century. With his “Star Wars” trilogy, he almost single-handedly revived the whole “space opera sci-fi genre.” The story being told in ‘Star Wars’ is a classic one. Every few hundred years, the story is retold because
Cate Blanchett is inarguably one of the best actresses of her generation, with a screen and stage career spanning over three decades
Gary Cooper One of Hollywood’s most enduring leading men Gary Cooper, who, with his understated acting style and rugged charm, became a symbol of the American everyman. His versatile portfolio, which includes Westerns, dramas, and comedies, earned him immense critical acclaim and multiple accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor. The only achievement I
Katharine Hepburn was a tour de force in the acting world, whose career spanned over six decades. Known for her fierce independence, spirited personality, and films like “Morning Glory,” “The Philadelphia Story,” “The African Queen,” “The Rainmaker,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “The Lion in Winter,” “On Golden Pond,” and many. more, We are taught
One of the greatest actors ever to grace the silver screen, Om Prakash was perhaps India’s most beloved character actor Too. He was known for playing a variety of roles with his characteristic smile and dialogue delivery. Apart from being a great actor, he also worked as a singer, lyricist, actor, director, producer, and writer.
