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.
Merchant Ivory Productions & The two men behind it—Ismail Merchant and James Ivory—were responsible for pushing the boundaries of independent cinema in India and the US in the 1960s and 1970s. Ismail Merchant is considered one of India’s most iconic exports among filmmakers, having worked in the US for over four decades. His biggest success
An actor par excellence, Humphrey Bogart was a cultural icon and one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Known for his distinctive voice, charismatic screen presence, and tough-guy persona, Bogart’s career spanned over three decades, during which he appeared in numerous iconic films such as “The Maltese Falcon,” “Casablanca,” “To Have and Have
Sadhana Shivdasani, the enchantress, was one of the finest actresses of Indian cinema, was noted for her exquisite beauty and trend-setting fashion statements. Known as “The Mystery Girl” for her suspense thriller trilogy “Wo Kaun Thi,” “Mera Saya,” and “Anita,” as well as films like “Mere Mehboob,” “Waqt,” “Arzoo,” and many more. Early Life Sadhana
Mani Kaul was one of the most important figures in the Indian parallel cinema movement. He not only made films on important topics but single handedly challenged the whole notion of filmmaking and traditional narrative techniques in India. His films, like Uski Roti, “Ashadh Ka Ek Din” Duvidha, and “Satah Se Uthata Admi,” are classic
One of the most celebrated and acclaimed filmmakers of India, Subhash Ghai, often called "Showman" for his larger-than-life musical extravaganzas
The blue-eyed beauty of the 1980s and 90s, Preeti Sapru, the daughter of veteran actor D. K. Sapru, is known for her works as an actress, writer, and filmmaker in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Early Life Preeti Sapru was born on December 24, 1957, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. Her father, D.K. Sapru, was a
One of the biggest stars of 1980s and 90s Anil Kapoor stands as a veteran of Indian cinema, known for his versatility across Bollywood, international films, and television. With a career spanning over four decades, he has acted in more than 100 films and produced several projects. Early Life Anil Kapoor was born on December
Noor Jehan, the melody queen who captivated millions of music lovers in the subcontinent for over half a century, passed away in Karachi on December 23, 2000. On her death anniversary we are revisiting her rich life and legacy as a tribute. Dilip Kumar was a starstruck fan of hers, and so was the great
Master Manjunath is best known for his iconic role as Swami in the TV series Malgudi Days (1987) and in its film version, Swami And Friends. He also played the role of young Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in Amitabh Bachchan’s Agneepath (1990) Early Life of Master Manjunath Manjunath Nayaker was born on December 23, 1976, in
Writer, producer-director Veerendra, born “Subhash Dhadwal,” was one of the most popular actors in Punjabi cinema of his time. His looks resembled those of the legendary actor Dharmendra and were often mistaken for those of his brother “Ajit Singh Deol” or even a cousin of Dharam ji. Early Life and Career Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal,
