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.
One of the superstars of the 1990s, Karisma Kapoor is known for her intense performances and dynamic dance. Her career blends commercial successes, like Raja Hindustani, Dil To Pagal Hai, Hero No. 1, and Biwi No. 1, with critical acclaim in Fiza, Zubeida, and Shakti. Early Life Karisma Kapoor was born on June 25, 1974,
Tillotama Shome is one of the most capable actresses of modern times and is known for her versatility and authentic performances in projects like “Qissa,” “A Death in the Gunj,” “Sir,” “The Night Manager,” “Delhi Crime,” “Angrezi Medium,” “Lust Stories 2,” and many more. Early Life Tillotama Shome was born on June 25, 1979, in
Anita Desai stands as a major force in Indian English literature, known for her introspective novels and short stories. Her works explore human relationships, cultural identity, and the inner lives of her characters with remarkable depth. Early Life Anita Desai was born Anita Mazumdar on June 24, 1937, in Mussoorie, India. Her father, D. N.
Raghubir Yadav, one of the greatest actors in cinema, TV, and theatre, is known for his multifaceted personality. He has been working as a writer, actor, music composer, singer, and set designer for the past four decades and has featured in three Oscar-nominated films: “Salam Bombay,” “Lagaan,” and “Water.” Early Life Raghubir Yadav was born
Today, one of the most beloved actors ever to grace the silver screen, Satish Shah, passed away due to kidney failure at the age of 74 years. His health declined suddenly at his Bandra East home around 2:30 PM (October 25, 2025). The family rushed him to Hinduja Hospital. Doctors tried but could not revive
Ismail Merchant’s directorial debut, “In Custody,” also called “Muhafiz,” marks a significant shift from his renowned producing career with Merchant Ivory Productions. Released in 1993 in Urdu with English subtitles, the film is an adaptation of Anita Desai’s novel of the same name. It explores the cultural and linguistic heritage along with decay in human
One of the greatest Marathi filmmakers of his era, Jabbar Patel is a distinguished personality in the parallel cinema movement and Marathi theater. His work spans socially relevant films and plays, earning him a lasting legacy. Early Life and Career Jabbar Patel was born on June 23, 1942, in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. His father worked with
Greatness comes in many forms, and one of them was the form of Harindernath Chattopadhyay, who was a poet, playwright, actor, musician, politician, and also active in the freedom movement. He was the brother of the great Sarojini Naidu and the husband of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. Early Life Harindranath Chattopadhyay was a man of many talents
Raj Babbar is one of those rare actors who truly blurred the boundaries between a hero and a villain; he played both at the same time. Be it a cruel rapist of “Insaf Ka Tarazu,” a soft-hearted poet of Nikaah and Prem Geet, the vigilante of “Aaj Ki Awaaz,” or the evil mastermind of “Aitbaar.”
Swarup Dutta was the iconic actor of Bengali cinema, known for films like “Apanjan,” “Ekhoni,” “Ora Charjon,” “Sadharan Meye,” “Sagina Mahato,” “Harmonium,” “Pita Putra,” and “Maa o Meye.” He also worked in the Hindi film “Uphaar,” opposite Jaya Bhaduri. Early Life Swarup Dutta was born on June 22, 1941, in the Dutta family of Hatkhola,
