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.
Christopher Catesby Harington, known professionally as Kit Harington, has become a household name, with his role as the brooding hero Jon Snow from the acclaimed HBO series “Game of Thrones.” when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type area specimen book It has survived not only five
Cinema legend Charlie Chaplin was one of the most loved movie stars of all time. From the comedic brilliance of “Easy Street” (1917) to the timeless charm of “Modern Times” (1936), his films were both uproarious and beloved during his era. Chaplin’s iconic portrayal of the naive and endearing Little Tramp defines his legacy. The
Merchant Ivory Productions & The two men behind it—Ismail Merchant and James Ivory—were responsible for pushing the boundaries of independent cinema in India and the US in the 1960s and 1970s. Ismail Merchant is considered one of India’s most iconic exports among filmmakers, having worked in the US for over four decades. His biggest success
Sadhana Shivdasani, the enchantress, was one of the finest actresses of Indian cinema, was noted for her exquisite beauty and trend-setting fashion statements. Known as “The Mystery Girl” for her suspense thriller trilogy “Wo Kaun Thi,” “Mera Saya,” and “Anita,” as well as films like “Mere Mehboob,” “Waqt,” “Arzoo,” and many more. Early Life Sadhana
Mani Kaul was one of the most important figures in the Indian parallel cinema movement. He not only made films on important topics but single handedly challenged the whole notion of filmmaking and traditional narrative techniques in India. His films, like Uski Roti, “Ashadh Ka Ek Din” Duvidha, and “Satah Se Uthata Admi,” are classic
Fondly called Mauseeqar e Aazam, Naushad Ali was a legendary music composer known particularly for popularising the use of classical music in films. Despite having a career spanning over six decades, he only composed music for around 70 films. Despite this he widely regarded as one of the greatest music directors in the history of
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary vocalist and one of the foremost exponents of Hindustani classical music.
One of the most celebrated and acclaimed filmmakers of India, Subhash Ghai, often called "Showman" for his larger-than-life musical extravaganzas
Perhaps the most beloved personalities ever to grace the cinema, Mohammed Rafi remains a monumental figure in Indian music, celebrated for his versatility as a playback singer. His voice shaped Hindi cinema’s golden era, spanning nearly four decades. The man with “single expression” and many voices…! Salute to his “Smile” and the “Golden Voice”…! Early
Rekha Bhardwaj is known for her voice with a natural melancholic tone as well as a distinct earthy touch. Her soulful Sufiyana quality has lent a special touch to her songs. Some of her most notable songs include “Namak Ishq Ka,” “Sasural Genda Phool,” “Badi Dheere Jali,” “Darling,” “Kabira,” “Ghaghra,” “Hamri Atariya Pe,” and many
