April 28, 2025
New Delhi
Actors

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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Actors

Rishi Kapoor

The quintessential chocolatey hero, the ultimate lover boy, who gave love goals to a generation of youngsters and mesmerised the audience when he transitioned into a character actor later in his life. Some of his notable films were Bobby, Kabhi Kabhie, Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Karz, Prem Rog, Chandni, Agneepath,

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Actresses

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 a heroine and “Shaheed,” “Awaara,” “Naya Daur,” “Sadhna,” “Dhool Ka Phool,” “Kohinoor,” “Kala Bazar,” “Gunga Jumna,” “Guide,” and many more as a mother. Leela Chitnis

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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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Actresses

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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