April 28, 2025
New Delhi
Musicians

Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri was a legendary singer, composer, and record producer who popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian cinema. Fondly called the “Disco King” of India, Lahiri’s legacy as a versatile and talented composer will continue to inspire generations to come. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it

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Cinematographers

V.K. Murthy

The maestro behind the lens, Venkatarama Pandit Krishnamurthy, fondly known as V.K. Murthy (1923-2014) was a magician who gave us films like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Pyasa and Many More. V.K. Murthy carved his niche and left a permanent mark in Indian cinematography, especially during the

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Singers

Surinder Kaur

Surinder Kaur, affectionately called “the Nightingale of Punjab,” was an iconic singer who is known for her songs like “Sadke sadke jandiya.” “Maavan ‘te dheean,” “Jutti kasuri,” “Madhaniyan,” “Ehna akhiyan ‘ch pavan kiven kajra’,” “Ghaman di raat,” and “Bajre da sitta.” when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make

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Actors

Amol Palekar

Celebrated actor, director, and producer Amol Palekar is known as the quintessential boy-next-door and “middle-class everyman of Indian cinema. Palekar often showcases the simple struggles of the common man, such as struggles to get a job (Gol Maal), a home (Gharonda), or a girlfriend/wife (Baaton Baaton Mein, Chitchor, Choti Si Baat). when an unknown printer

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Features

Salim Khan

The Master Storyteller of Hindi films Salim Khan is a celebrated Indian actor and screenwriter who revolutionized the way writers were treated in the industry, particularly as one half of the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. Salim Khan was the first writer who demanded and got the same money as being paid to the star of

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Singers

Geeta Dutt

There was no voice like that of Geeta Dutt—melodious, earthy, and with a sensuality that does not evoke lust but love, admiration, awe, and a deep yearning. At the same time, there was a sadness in that voice, the same sadness that Meena Kumari had. Anyway, both of them share much more than just a

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Features

Saroj Khan

If there is a story of how an ordinary person overcomes the difficulties of life and becomes extraordinary, it would have been the story of Saroj Khan. We know her as a legendary choreographer and teacher to some of the greatest dancers of Indian cinema, from Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit to Govinda and Aishwarya Rai,

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Actresses

Helen

Widely considered one of the most charismatic dancers of Hindi films, Helen is remembered as the pioneer figure in Hindi film dancing who revolutionized the genre with her high octave and energized Western dances. On her birthday, Tasweermahal is looking back at Helen’s extraordinary life, which is not less than a fairy tale itself. when

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Actors

Johnny Walker

Legendary Johnny Walker, one of the most beloved actors of all time, from India, He borrowed his screen name from a popular brand of whisky, but later it became difficult to decide which of the two was more popular. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type

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Artists

Mala Sinha

Widely considered one of the most beautiful actresses of her time, Mala Sinha is a legendary actress who is known for her grace, versatility, and powerful performances in films like Pyaasa, Dhool Ka Phool, Phir Subah Hogi, Hariyali Aur Rasta, Anpadh, Gumrah, Bahurani, Himalay Ki God Mein, Ankhen, Maryada, and many more. when an unknown

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