July 9, 2025
New Delhi
Artists

Master Manjunath

Master Manjunath is best known for his iconic role as Swami in the TV series Malgudi Days (1987) and in its film version, Swami And Friends. He also played the role of young Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in Amitabh Bachchan’s Agneepath (1990) Early Life of Master Manjunath Manjunath Nayaker was born on December 23, 1976, in

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Stories

Films which have Delhi or Dilli in Their Titles

#TasweerMahal remembering the films who have Delhi or Dilli in its title, an interesting trip down the memory lane Thief of Delhi (1926) A romantic comedy written by Radhakishen with Inder Raj Anand and directed & produced by Mohan Segal. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Kishore Kumar in the lead, The film’s score was composed

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Musicians

Kanu Roy – The Musical Maestro

Kanu Roy was one of the genius composers of Indian cinema who remains overshadowed, underrated, and criminally underutilised.

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Features Music

Ameen Sayani

Perhaps the most recognized voice of the last century that brings joy into the lives of ordinary people belongs to Ameen Sayani.

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Musicians

Vasant Desai

Vasant Desai was one of the most accomplished music composers of the golden era of Hindi cinema. He was known for his classical-based, soulful music in films like “Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1953),” “Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955),” “Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959),” “Sampoorna Ramayan (1961), “Aashirwaa” (1968), and Guddi (1971). Early Life and Career Vasant

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Artists

Veerendra

Writer, producer-director Veerendra, born “Subhash Dhadwal,” was one of the most popular actors in Punjabi cinema of his time. His looks resembled those of the legendary actor Dharmendra and were often mistaken for those of his brother “Ajit Singh Deol” or even a cousin of Dharam ji. Early Life and Career Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal,

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Artists

Swaran Lata

Superstar of 40’s cinema, Swaran Lata was a celebrated actress known for her beauty and emotional acting. Some of her memorable movies include Ishara (1943), Rattan (1944), Laila Majnu (1945), Sham Savera (1946), Wamiq Azra (1946), Ghar Baar (1948), Sachai (1949), Pheray (1949), Heer (1955), and many more. Early Life Swaran Lata was born on

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Artists

Nalini Jaywant

Dilip Kumar believed her "the finest actress of her generation." Nalini Jaywant was a celebrated actress known for her remarkable acting capabilities and otherworldly beauty. In a career spanning over two decades, Nalini captivated audiences with films like Behen, Anokha Pyar, Samadhi, Sangram, Shikast, Rahi, Railway Platform, Munimji, Kala Pani, and many more.

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Filmmakers

Babubhai Mistry

Known as the 'Master of Special Effects' in Indian cinema, Babubhai Mistry was a true innovator who brought the magic of visual effects to the silver screen at a time when technology was rudimentary

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Actresses

Mahie Gill

Versatile and bold, Mahie Gill has captivated audiences with her compelling performances, charismatic screen presence, and ability to portray diverse characters in Hindi and Punjabi cinema.

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