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.
Mehmood (29 September 1932 – 23 July 2004), the legendary actor, producer, director, and comedian, was a force to be reckoned with in the golden era of Indian cinema. With his impeccable comic timing and versatile acting skills, he carved a niche for himself that remains unparalleled. Beyond his rib-tickling performances, Mehmood delved into social
Pran Krishan Sikand Ahluwalia, better known by his mononym Pran, was one of the most versatile and respected actors in the history of Indian cinema. He was known for his memorable roles as a villain and a character actor in Hindi films from the 1940s to the 1990s. In his career of over five decades,
One of the finest actors in Hindi cinema, Rehman is known for his sharp looks, intense but understated performances, and versatile work portfolio. Be it the role of corrupt publisher Mr. Ghosh of Pyasa, womanizer Chhote Thakur of Sahab Biwi Aur Ghulam, self-sacrificing friend Pyare Nawab of Chaudhvin Ka Chand, or cunning Chinoy Seth of
Elvis of India, Rockstar, Yahoo Boy, Dynamic, Dashing, Charismatic, or we can simply say, Shammi Kapoor, was one of the most beloved stars of Indian cinema. He is known for his charming personality and films like Tumsa Nahi Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris,
An actor, director, lyricist, writer, and singer, Dada Kondke was a renowned figure in the Marathi film industry, known for his unique style of comedy and his contribution to the genre of slapstick humor. Recently, Dada Kondke entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest number of films (nine) that achieved silver
Celebrated actor and filmmaker of Hindi and Marathi cinema, Bhagwan Dada was a pioneering figure in Indian cinema who started his journey with silent films and went on to do more than 380 films in his career of more than six decades. Dubbed as Indian cinema’s first dancing star, he was perhaps the first male
One of the most genuine, honest, and selfless human beings ever to grace the silver screen, Amjad Khan, became synonymous with the iconic villain Gabbar Singh from the legendary film ‘Sholay.‘ But he was much more than a villain, an actor par excellence who could be anything on screen. He can easily be an evil
One of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Uttam Kumar, fondly known as Mahanayak, was also a producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who ruled the Bengali film industry for more than 40 years. Early Life and Education Uttam Kumar was born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay on September 3, 1926, in Ahiritola,
Widely regarded as one of the most handsome heroes of Hindi films, Manoj Kumar is known as Bharat Kumar for his patriotic films and characteristic acting style. Some of his famous films include “Shaheed“, “Gumnaam“, “Upkar“, “Purab Aur Pashchim“, “Kranti“, “Shor“, and many more. Early Life Manoj Kumar was born Harikrishna Giri Goswami on July
Writing anything about Naseeruddin Shah and his craft is not an easy task, and I will not waste my time searching for metaphors to describe him. He is a metaphor; he is Naseer. Early Life and Education Shah was born on July 20, 1950, in Barabanki, into the home of Aley Mohammed Shah and his
