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.
Ramola Devi was one of the most beautiful actresses of the 1930s and 1940s Indian cinema, appearing in films like Khazanchi (1941), Albeli (1945), Shukria (1944), Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1948), Sawan Aya Re (1949), Actor (1951), Stage (1951), and many more. Early Life and Career Ramola Devi was born Rachel Cohen on July 7,
I never liked Ranveer Singh; right from the first time I saw him in songs of Band Baja Baraat, I failed to connect with him, but from the moment I saw him perform, I knew he could act. My not being his fan was not at all about his acting abilities; it was his personality,
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
Known for his exceptional looks and charm, Zayed Khan is an actor and producer. He is best remembered for his roles in films like Main Hoon Na, Shabd, Dus, Yuvraaj, and Blue. Early Life and Career Born on July 5, 1980, in Mumbai, Zayed Khan hails from a prominent film family. His father, Sanjay Khan,
Prem Krishen, who started his career as an actor, is a leading TV producer and the head of Cinevistaas Limited. He is known for his films like “Dulhan Wohi Jo Piya Man Bhaye,” “Jay Vijay,” and “Hamare Tumhare,” as well as popular serials like “Gul Gulshan Gulfaam” and “Dill Mill Gayye.” Early Life and Career
Pratibha Sinha is best remebered as the “Pardesi Girl,” because of her chartbuster song “Pardesi Pardesi” in Raja Hindustani. Although she was not like her mother, the legendary Mala Sinha, Pratibha Sinha was beautiful. She was also reasonably talented, but she failed to make any impact through performances or films. Early Life and Career Pratibha
If we talk about actors with the most commanding screen presence or even those who are experts in snatching the limelight in any scene, Veena would be at the top of the list. Who can forget Nawab Jan of “Pakeezah” or the Queen, mother of “Shatranj ke Khiladi,” who made actors like Ashok Kumar and
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
