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.
We remember Shail Chaturvedi as a poet, satirist, actor, and lyricist who was known for his teddy bear-like appearance and characteristic lyrical way of talking. Some of his most memorable films include “Uphaar,” “Chitchor,” “Havaldar Pandey,” “Chameli Ki Shaadi,” “Jawani Zindabad,” and serials like “Kakaji Kahin,” “Zabaan Sambhalke,” and “Shrimaan Shrimati.” Early Life and Career
Fondly called “Nat Samrat,” Bal Gandharva was a celebrated Marathi singer and stage actor known for his exceptional portrayal of female roles in musical theater. His career spanned over four decades, with a lasting influence on Marathi Sangeet Natak (musical drama). Early Life Narayan Shripad Rajhans was born on June 26, 1888, in Nagthane village,
Veteran actor, director, and architect Rajeev Verma has been a well-known face of the TV, Theater and Film industries for more than three decades. He has appeared in iconic films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Nisgchay, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Koi Mil Gaya, and TV shows like Heena (2001), Dishayen (2001), Lipstick (2002), Kaagaz Ki
Actor and filmmaker Parambrata Chatterjee is a versatile and intense performer who is known for his iconic films like Baishe Srabon (2011), Kahaani (2012), Sold (2014), Kadambari (2017), Anukul (2017), Pari (2018), Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2019), Bulbbul (2020), and Doctor Bakshi (2023). Early Life Parambrata Chatterjee was born on June 27, 1980, in Kolkata, West
Fondly called the “Prince of Comedy,” Jatin Kanakia was a film, TV, and theatre actor best known for comedy roles in films like “Khoobsurat,” “Hum Saath Saath Hain,” and iconic TV shows like “Shrimaan Shrimati,” “Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh,” “Zara Hatke,” “Hum Paanch,” “Maal Hai To Taal Hai,” and many more. Jatin Kanakia, a name
Hindi film fans know Inder Thakur as the big brother of Sachin (Chandan) in the cult classic “Nadiya Ke Par.” Inder impressed the viewers with his charming looks and subtle acting. But what happened to the promising actor? He has rarely been seen since. In a tragic turn of events, Inder and his wife and
Hiralal Thakur, commonly known as “Hiralal,” was an iconic actor in early Hindi films. Hiralal mostly played character roles, especially with negative shades, and was often called the first “big villain” or the ‘bad man of the Indian screen’. Early Life Hiralal Thakur was born in Lahore on March 14, 1909 (some sources believe the
Kunal Kapoor, the son of legendary Shashi Kapoor, appeared in critically acclaimed films like Siddhartha (1972), Junoon (1979), Ahista Ahista (1981), and Vijeta (1982). Early Life Kunal was born on June 26, 1959, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, as the son of the legendary actor Shashi Kapoor and the British actress Jennifer Kendal. Kunal has a younger
Veteran actor Chaman Puri remains a respected figure in Hindi cinema. He wasp part of some truly iconic films including Afsana, Shart, Howrah Bridge, Masoom, Leader, Shaheed, Mamta, The Train, Victoria No. 203, The Train, and many more. Early Life Chaman Puri was born on October 2, 1914, in Rahon, Nawanshahr, Punjab. His father was
Raghubir Yadav, one of the greatest actors in cinema, TV, and theatre, is known for his multifaceted personality. He has been working as a writer, actor, music composer, singer, and set designer for the past four decades and has featured in three Oscar-nominated films: “Salam Bombay,” “Lagaan,” and “Water.” Early Life Raghubir Yadav was born
