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.
The legendary filmmaker, screenwriter, and founder of Wadia Movietone Studio, J B H Wadia, was one of the pioneers of early Indian cinema, who helped shape the Indian film industry and also did the most impossible work of recording important historical events during India’s freedom struggle, as well as recording many legendary artists. Early Life
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
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
Renowned film producer and director J. Om Prakash is known for his films with emotional depth, memorable music, and strong storytelling. Some of his most iconic films include Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, and Andhi as a producer, as well as Aap Ki Kasam, Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka,
One of the greatest filmmakers of his generation, Vishal Bhardwaj, is a filmmaker, music composer, screenwriter, lyricist and playback singer. Renowned for his Shakespearean adaptations and soulful music, he has shaped Hindi cinema with films like Maqbool (2003), Omkara (2006), and Haider (2014). Early Life and Career Vishal Bhardwaj was born on August 4, 1965,
B. R. Ishara was the trailblazer of Indian cinema who is known for his films tacking the issues that are otherwise absent in mainstream cinema. Ishara touched upon the subjects like women’s sexuality, adultery, or other social taboos, which are present in socety but never discussed. Some of his famous films include “Chetana,” “Ek Nazar,”
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 or AK 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
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
