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.
Mammootty is a legendary actor and a towering figure in Indian cinema, particularly in the Malayalam film industry. His illustrious career spans over five decades, with more than 420 films across various languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English. Early Life and Career Mammootty was born Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail on September 7,
Mukul S Anand was a visionary film director and producer who was often called one of the most technically brilliant filmmakers India ever produced. With iconic films like “Agnipath,” “Hum,” and “Khuda Gawah,” Anand was up for greater heights but tragically passed away at the age of 45 on September 7, 1997. Early Life and
Jennifer Kendal was an English actress and the founder of the Prithvi Theatre. She is best known for her role in the film “36 Chowringhee Lane (1981),” for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Early Life and Career Jennifer Kendal Kapoor, born on February 28, 1934,
Saira Banu is one of the most beautiful faces ever to grace the screen. She entered the film industry as a teenager and mesmerized a whole generation of filmgoers with her impish charm and otherworldly beauty. Early Life and Career Saira Banu, born on August 23, 1944, in Mussoorie. er father, Mian Ehsan-ul-Haq, produced films,
A pioneer in Bengali theatre, Sombhu Mitra was a legendary figure in the field of performing arts; he worked as a film and stage actor, director, playwright, and a reciter. He is known for his films like Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Jagte Raho (1956), and plays like “Rakta Karabi” and “Chand Baniker Pala.” On his
Ismat Chughtai ranks among the most influential Urdu writers of the 20th century. Her stories challenged social norms, focusing on women’s experiences in Indian society. She also contributed to films as a writer and occasional filmmaker. Her work bridged literature and cinema, earning her lasting recognition. Early Life and Career Ismat Chughtai was born on
HS Rawail was a distinguished figure in the Hindi film industry who, in his career of over four decades, gave us iconic films like “Patanga,” “Shararat,” “Mere Mehboob,” “Sunghursh,” “Mehboob Ki Mehndi,” “Laila Majnu,” and many more. Early Life and Career Born Harnam Singh Rawail was born in Lyallpur, Punjab, now in Pakistan, on August
Bhumika Chawla mesmerised the audience with his innocence and girl next door charm. Allthough she remains a force to be reckoned with in the south, her Hindi film career was short with memorable films like Tere Naam, Run, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Family, and Gandhi, My Father. Early Life and Career Bhumika Chawla was
Bipin Gupta was a distinguished figure in the Indian film industry, known for his versatile acting and significant contributions to both Bengali and Hindi cinema. Some of his notable films include “Baiju Bawra,” Jagriti,” “Amar Deep,” “Insan Jaag Utha,” “Gharana,” and “Khilona.” Early Life and Career Born on August 21, 1905, in Meerut into a
Actor, writer, producer, director, and equestrian, Randeep Hooda, a name synonymous with versatility in Indian cinema, has carved a niche for himself with his intense performances and dedication to his craft. Some of his standout performances came in films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and also Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Ungli, Rang Rasiya,
