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.
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 MS 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,” “Galige,”
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 BN 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
Raj Kaushal was one of the most promising filmmakers of his era. He was also a writer, lyricist, ad filmmaker, stunt director, biker, as well as a fabulous husband and father. He was known for his films like Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, Shaadi Ka Laddoo, and Anthony Kaun Hai. Early Life and Career Raj Kaushal
Iconic filmmaker, screenwriter, educator, and activist Saeed Akhtar Mirza is a legendary figure in parallel cinema who is known for his path-breaking films like Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984), Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1980), Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989), and Naseem (1995), as well as serials like Nukkad (1986) and Intezaar
Anand L Rai (Aanand L. Rai) is a film director and producer known for his romantic comedies and dramas. Rai is especially revered for his authentic depiction of small North Indian cities and towns. Some of his most notable works include Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Raanjhanaa (2013), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Zero (2018), and Atrangi
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
N.N. Sippy was a prominent Indian film producer and distributor whose work shaped Bollywood during its golden era. His career spanned several decades, where he produced films like “Wo Kaun Thi?,” “Gumnaam,” “Chor Machaye Shor,” “Fakira,” “Kalicharan,” “Ghar,” “Sargam,” “Meri Jung,” and many more. Early Life N.N. Sippy was born in 1931 in Hyderabad, Sindh,
