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 earliest luminaries of Indian cinema, Baburao Pendharkar’s contributions spanned across acting, directing, producing, and writing, marking him as a versatile and influential personality in the silent and early sound film eras. Early Life Baburao Pendharkar was born on June 22, 1896, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. He was the eldest son of Dr. Gopalrao
We are talking about Anurag Basu’s 2007 film “Life in a… Metro,” which is a moving portrayal of the complexities of urban life. The film weaves together the lives of multiple characters, each struggling with their personal dilemmas, against the backdrop of a bustling Mumbai. The narrative style of the film is unconventional, as it
Despite being one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, TV, and theatre, Tom Alter mostly remains underrated, underutilised, and typecast in films. A down-to-earth and humble Tom was an intellectual, a thinking artist, but in a subtle way. Perhaps his most important work was immortalising “Maulana Azaad” on stage, which will remain a treasure
Filmmaker and writer, Anubhav Sinha is widely known for his many commercial hits and impactful socio-political dramas.
One of the most beautiful actresses in Indian TV and films, Mrinal Kulkarni, is best remembered as Vicco Girl. Some of her iconic roles came in “Shrikant (1987),” “Swami (1988),” “The Great Maratha (1994),” “Mirabai (2009),” and “Son Pari (2000).” Early Life Mrinal Kulkarni was born on June 21, 1971, in Pune, Maharashtra. Mrinal was
Dibakar Banerjee is one of the new-age film makers who is responsible for changing the language and tone of cinema in the 2000s.
When she played “Bahar” in Mughal-e-Azam, there was a lot of Nigar Sultana in the role—headstrong, beautiful, a great tactician and planner with dreams as bright as her eyes and as big as her heart. I always think that Bahar could have been a great queen—shrewd, cold, calculated, and practical—and Nigar was the quintessential Bahar;
With the name Vivek Shauq, we immediately went back in time to Jaspal Bhatti’s “Ulta Pulta” and “Flop Show” days. The talented actor, comedian, writer, and singer carved a special place for himself in Punjabi and Hindi films, along with a successful career on stage as a comedian and singer. Early Life and Career Vivek
The 90s nostalgia is incomplete without private music videos, and the history of music videos is incomplete without Shweta Shetty, who will always be remembered for her albums Johnny Joker, Lambada, Deewane To Deewane Hai, and Dil La Ley. Known for her distinctive voice and vibrant style, Shweta’s voice became the anthem for a generation
Nothing was common in Balraj Sahni; an intellectual, an artist, an actor par excellence, and a figure revered by millions of people across the world, but he was known for playing the common man to perfection. Whether it is a farmer, a labourer, a white-collar job holder, a retired father, or a helpless older man
