April 24, 2025
New Delhi
Stories

Jugal Hansraj

For a lots of people, Jugal Hansraj, is still the the light-eyed, shy kid of “Masoom,” who captured many hearts with his innocence and charm. Although he can’t relive his childhood success in adult life, he has always remained a beloved figure among movie lovers. Jugal Hansraj was born on July 26, 1972, in Bombay

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Artists

Uttam Kumar

One of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Uttam Kumar, fondly known as Mahanayak, was also a producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who ruled the Bengali film industry for more than 40 years. Uttam Kumar was born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay on September 3, 1926, in Ahiritola, northern Calcutta. His father,

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Artists

Manoj Kumar

Widely regarded as one of the most handsome heroes of Hindi films, Manoj Kumar is known as Bharat Kumar for his patriotic films and characteristic acting style. Some of his famous films include Shaheed, Gumnaam, Upkar, Purab Aur Pashchim, Kranti, Shor, and many more. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled

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Singers

Mukesh Chand Mathur

One of the pillars of Hindi film playback singing, Mukesh will always be remembered for his beautiful, soft voice, which had a unique emotive quality and unparalleled honesty. Mukesh Chand Mathur, known simply as Mukesh, Born on July 22, 1923, in Delhi, Mukesh’s journey into the world of music was one of passion and perseverance.

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Review

Dilip Kumar and Madhubal’s Tarana(1951)

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Artists

Naseeruddin Shah

Writing anything about Naseeruddin Shah and his craft is not an easy task, and I will not waste my time searching for metaphors to describe him. He is a metaphor; he is Naseer. Shah was born on July 20, 1950, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, into the home of Aley Mohammed Shah and his wife Farrukh

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Artists

Leela Chitnis

Leela Chitnis was a pioneering actress in Indian cinema, known for her versatility and grace. She appeared in films like “Kangan (1939),” “Bandhan (1940),” “Azad (1940),” and “Jhoola (1941),” as heroine and “Shaheed,” “Awaara,” “Naya Daur,” “Sadhna,” “Dhool Ka Phool,” “Kohinoor,” “Kala Bazar,” “Gunga Jumna,” “Guide,” and many more as mother. Leela Chitnis was born

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Musicians

Madan Mohan

No one can describe the legacy of Madan Mohan in words; only his work can reflect the genius of Madan Mohan. Here is a glimpse of “Jo Hamne Dastan Apni,” “Lag Ja Gale Ke Phir Ye Haseen” in Wo Kaun Thi, “Yun Hasraton ke dagh,” “Jaana Tha Humse Door,” and “Unko Yeh Shikayat Hai” from

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Artists

Uma Devi – Tuntun

Celebrated as the first female comedian in Indian cinema, TUN TUN was not only a legendary actress but also an accomplished singer. She is known for iconic songs like “Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon,” “Dil Ko Laga Ke Humne,” “Aaj Machi Hai Dhoom Jhoom Khushi Mein Jhoom,” and many more. Uma Devi was born on July

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