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.
Kaifi Azmi was a poet, a lyricist, a dialogue writer, an activist and above all a humanitarian. He is known for his deep concern for social issues, advocacy for justice, equality, and communal harmony. Some of his best songs include “Ab Tumhare Hawaale Watan Saathiyon” “Jane Kya Dhoondti Rahti,” “Aur Kuchh Der Thahar,” “Meri Aawaz
Best remembered as Jodhabai of Mughal-E -Azam, Durga Khote was a pioneering figure in Indian cinema. A legendray career spanning over five decades, starring in around 200 films and numerous theatre productions. With countless iconic performances, she is widely considered one of the greatest actors of all time. In the year 2000, India Today acknowledged
Best known for her role of former bandit and politician Phoolan Devi in “Bandit Queen,” Seema Biswas is one of the greatest actresses of her generation and lauded widely for her impactful and intense performances in both parallel and mainstream cinema. Early Life Seema Biswas was born on January 14, 1965, in Nalbari, Assam, India.
Nephew of actor Aamir Khan, Imran Khan gained recognition for his charming on-screen presence and boy-next-door appeal. He continued his journey with movies like “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008),” “I Hate Luv Storys (2010),” “Delhi Belly (2011),” and “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011).” He took a sabatical from films in 2015 after failure of
Shiv Kumar Sharma, a virtuoso of the santoor, is an iconic figure in Indian classical music. He revolutionised the santoor, transforming it from a folk instrument to a prominent classical music staple. Sharma’s innovative approach and mastery have earned him global recognition, with a career spanning over seven decades. Early Life Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was
On the death anniversary of one of the greatest leaders, Swami Vivekananda, let’s go down memory lane and remember the movies made about his life. “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea. Let the brain, the body, muscles, nerves, every part of
One of the most successful and influential filmmakers of Hindi and Bengali cinema, Shakti Samanta directed classics like Howrah Bridge (1958), China Town (1962), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aradhana (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Amanush (1975) and many more. Early Life Shakti Samanta was born on January 13,
Renowned actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, musician, & screenwriter, Piyush Mishra is a multifaceted artist working in theatre and films.
C. Ramchandra, a creative genius, initially pursued acting in the city of dreams but transitioned into a celebrated music director. His “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon, Zara Aankh Mein Bhar Lo Paani” is nothing less than another national anthem for the nation. His genius marked him as a pioneer, introducing diverse and trendsetting music. Hhe
Vidya Sinha was an iconic actress who made a special place in the hearts of cinema lovers with her beauty, charm, and grounded acting in memorable films like “Rajnigandha,” “Chhoti Si Baat,” “Karm,” “Mukti,” “Inkaar,” “Pati Patni Aur Woh,” “Kitaab,” and many more. Early Life Vidya Sinha, born on November 15, 1947, in Bombay, into
