Sabu Dastagir
Sabu Dastagir was an iconic Indian-American actor who left an indelible mark on Hollywood's Golden Age.
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Actresses
Hansa Wadkar
The legendary Marathi and Hindi film and stage actress, Hansa Wadkar, is widely considered the greatest star of Marathi cinema and stage. Her life itself is a story of great struggles, triumphs, and trials, which made her a cultural icon. She wrote her autobiography in Marathi, “Sangtye Aika” (I am Telling, Listen), which was published
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Leela Naidu
Leela Naidu was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful actresses to grace the silver screen, known for her otherworldly beauty, grace and charming personality. She appeared in some iconic films like “Anuradha,” “The Householder,” and “Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke.” Birth and Early Life Leela Naidu, who was born in Bombay in 1940, Her father,
Stories
Vimi: The heroine of ‘Humraaz’
Remembering the tragic tale of Vimi, the heroine of BR Chopra’s blockbuster ‘Humraaz‘. Vimi was the most unconventional Hindi heroine of her time. She was married, a mother of two who made her debut opposite two of the top stars of their time, Raaj Kumar and Sunil Dutt. Birth and Early Life Vimlesh Wadhwan, aka
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Filmmakers
Vijay “Goldie” Anand
The younger brother of Chetan and Dev Anand, Vijay Anand having a multifaceted personality, started his career as a director but later made a distinctive place as a filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, editor, and actor. Some of his iconic films include Guide, Teesri Manzil, Jewel Thief, and Johny Mera Naam as a director and Haqeeqat, Kora
Actresses
Geeta Bali
Blessed with a lively and genuine persona, Geeta Bali was known for her charm, beauty, infectious innocence, and generous heart. Some of her most famous films were “Sohag Rat,” “Dulari,” “Badi Bahen,” “Baware Nain,” “Anand Math,” “Albela,” “Kavi,” “Rangeen Raaten,” and many more. Early Life Geeta Bali Geeta Bali was born Harikirtan Kaur on November
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Nadira Babbar
Renowned theatre actress, director, and playwright, Nadira Babbar has made significant contributions to Indian theatre and cinema in a career spanning several decades. Her journey is a testament to her dedication, talent, and passion for the performing arts. Early Life Nadira Babbar was born Shameen Sajjad Zaheer on January 20, 1948, in Mumbai into a
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Parveen Babi
Parveen Babi, a Film and fashion icon who ruled the hearts of cine-goers with her beauty and distinguished Western looks. Some of her most memorable films include Deewaar, Amar Akbar Anthony, The Burning Train, Shaan, Kranti, Namak Halaal, and Arpan. She was the first Indian film star to appear on the cover of the prestigious
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Pakeezah – A Cinematic Masterpiece of Undying Beauty
In the realm of Indian cinema, there exists a shining jewel of great beauty. A film that transcends time and space, and leaves a permanant impact on the hearts of cinephiles – “Pakeezah”. This magnum opus stands not only as a proof to the artistic genius of Kamal Amrohi. It is a teatament of the
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Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was a legendary actress and a brilliant inventor whose contributions to both cinema and technology have left an indelible mark. Known for her stunning beauty and captivating screen presence, Lamarr’s life was a blend of glamour, innovation, and resilience. It would be wrong of me to say so, but in this country [USA]