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.
Ketan Mehta, a prominent Indian filmmaker, has shaped the landscape of Indian cinema with his diverse storytelling. Known for blending social commentary with engaging narratives, he has directed feature films, documentaries, and television serials since 1975. Some of his most notable films include Bhavni Bhavai (1980), Holi (1984), Mirch Masala (1985), Maya Memsaab (1993), Sardar
Sad news has come from the industry circuit: famous director Chandra Barot, who was known for his iconic film “Don,” is no more. Chandra Barot passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 86. He had been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) for the past 11 years. His wife, Deepa Barot, confirmed
Awtar Krishna Kaul remains a one-of-a-kind figure in Indian cinema, known for his sole directorial effort, “27 Down (1974).” In only one film he established himself as the master of human emotions and a prominent name in Indian New Wave Cinema. His brief career and untimely death cut short a promising trajectory in the New
Sachin Bhowmick was a prominent Indian screenwriter and director, known for his work in films like “Anuradha” (1960), “Brahmachari” (1968), “Aradhana” (1969), “Gol Maal” (1979), “Karan Arjun” (1995), and “Koi… Mil Gaya” (2003). Early Life and Career Sachin Bhowmick was born on July 17, 1930, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He pursued his education at
Someone once said that if a genius had a face, it would look like Guru Dutt, an actor, director, producer, choreographer, and writer. He was a true Renaissance man, who changed the face of filmmaking with his extraordinary talent and exceptional work in films like Pyaasa, Kaghaz Ke Phopol, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, and Sahab Biwi
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant filmmakers of his generation. Known for his diverse, intense, and intellectually uplifting films, he has given us iconic films like Aks (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006), Delhi-6 (2009), and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). Early Life and Career Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was born on July 7,
One of the most respected filmmakers in Indian parallel cinema M. S. Sathyu is a man of many talents. Besides being a filmmaker, he is a writer, theatre director, stage designer, art director, social commentator, and activist. Sathyu will always be remembered for his socially relevant films like “Garm Hava,” “Kanneshwara Rama,” “Chitegu Chinte,” “Bara,”
Writer, director, and ad filmmaker, Gauri Shinde is one of the most promising directors of her generation. She believes in addressing close-to-life topics in her films, like English Vinglish and Dear Zindagi. Early Life and Career Gauri Shinde was born on July 6, 1974, in Pune, Maharashtra. She did her schooling at St. Joseph’s High
Birendranath Sircar, commonly known as B.N. Sircar, was a towering figure in the Indian film industry. Sircar’s contributions to Indian cinema, particularly Bengali cinema, are monumental. He was not only a film producer but also the founder of New Theatres Calcutta, a studio that became synonymous with quality and innovation in Indian filmmaking. Early Life
One of the most capable filmmakers of his generation, Tigmanshu Dhulia is also a screenwriter, producer, and actor known for his impactful films and intense performances. Films like Haasil, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, and Paan Singh Tomar, as well as the character of Ramadheer Singh, are enough to make him immortal in film history. Early
