November 5, 2025
New Delhi
Writers

Abrar Alvi : The Master Storyteller

We all know Abrar Alvi as the friend and confidante of Gurudutt, but he was much more than that. A brilliant writer and director, Alvi deserves more praise and an honest evaluation for his contribution to one of Hindi cinema’s greatest epics, “Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam.” Early Life Abrar Alvi, born on July 1, 1927,

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Actors

Yatin Karyekar

The first time I saw him in the iconic soap opera “Shanti,” where he played the role of the 60-year-old Kamesh Mahadevan so convincingly that people used to think that Yatin Karyekar was really an old man, he was only 30 years old at the time. Despite being one of the finest actors in films

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Actors

Suneil Anand

Suneil Anand is an Indian actor, director, and producer, recognized as the son of legendary actor Dev Anand and actress Kalpana Kartik. He is one of the industry kids who never get success in the industry. Early Life Suneil Anand was born on June 30, 1956, in Zurich, Switzerland, while his parents attended the Karlovy

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Musicians

Kalyanji Anandji

Legendary Kalyanji Anandji, the iconic composer duo of Kalyanji Virji Shah and Anandji Virji Shah, shaped Hindi film music for over three decades. Their work blends traditional melodies with innovative techniques, leaving a lasting impact on Hindi films.  Early Life Kalyanji Virji Shah was born on June 30, 1928, in Kundrodi village, Kutch, Gujarat, India.

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Actors

Amit Sial

Amit Sial is a versatile actor who is known for his impactful performances in both Hindi films and especially on OTT in shows like Inside Edge, Mirzapur, Jamtara, Sabka Number Ayega, Maharani, Kathmandu Connection, and many more. Early Life and Career Amit Sial was born on July 1, 1975, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His father

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Actresses

Avika Gor

Avika Gor has become one of the most recognised faces in Indian households for playing the role of Aanndi in “Balika Vadhu.” Since then, she has successfully transitioned into films, especially in the Telugu film industry, and is a promising talent for the future. Early Life Avika was born on June 30, 1997, in Mumbai,

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Filmmakers

Raj Kaushal

Raj Kaushal was one of the most promising filmmakers of his era. He was also a writer, lyricist, ad filmmaker, stunt director, biker, as well as a fabulous husband and father. He was known for his films like Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, Shaadi Ka Laddoo, and Anthony Kaun Hai. Early Life and Career Raj Kaushal

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Filmmakers

Saeed Akhtar Mirza

Iconic filmmaker, screenwriter, educator, and activist Saeed Akhtar Mirza is a legendary figure in parallel cinema who is known for his path-breaking films like Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984), Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1980), Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989), and Naseem (1995), as well as serials like Nukkad (1986) and Intezaar

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Actors

Noor Mohammad Charlie

Today Tasweermahal is remembering the comedy king of yesteryear, “Noor Mohammad Charlie,” and bringing his brief life sketch. Way before the golden age of comedy actors in Hindi films, there was an actor who started it all. He was the first star comedian in Indian cinema, and the and the audience adored him to the

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Lyricists

Gauhar Kanpuri

Gauhar Kanpuri was a poet and lyricist who was forgotten by the film industry despite writing beautiful songs like “Haseenon Ka Deedar Karna Bura Hai,” “Rooh Pyasi Hai Pareshan Hai,” “Tumhe geeto mein dhaalunga (Sawan Ko Aane Do),” “Ae mere humsafar (Baazigar),” and many more. Early Life and Career Gauhar Kanpuri was born on October

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