July 8, 2025
New Delhi
Actors

Uttam Kumar

One of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Uttam Kumar, fondly known as Mahanayak, was also a producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who ruled the Bengali film industry for more than 40 years. Early Life and Education Uttam Kumar was born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay on September 3, 1926, in Ahiritola,

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Manoj Kumar

Widely regarded as one of the most handsome heroes of Hindi films, Manoj Kumar is known as Bharat Kumar for his patriotic films and characteristic acting style. Some of his famous films include “Shaheed”, “Gumnaam”, “Upkar”, “Purab Aur Pashchim”, “Kranti”, “Shor”, and many more. Early Life Manoj Kumar was born Harikrishna Giri Goswami on July

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Naseeruddin Shah

Writing anything about Naseeruddin Shah and his craft is not an easy task, and I will not waste my time searching for metaphors to describe him. He is a metaphor; he is Naseer. Early Life and Education Shah was born on July 20, 1950, in Barabanki, into the home of Aley Mohammed Shah and his

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Rishi Kapoor

The quintessential chocolatey hero, the ultimate lover boy, who gave love goals to a generation of youngsters and mesmerised the audience when he transitioned into a character actor later in his life. Some of his notable films were Bobby, Kabhi Kabhie, Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Karz, Prem Rog, Chandni, Agneepath,

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Actresses

Leela Chitnis

Leela Chitnis was a pioneering actress in Indian cinema, known for her versatility and grace. She appeared in films like “Kangan (1939),” “Bandhan (1940),” “Azad (1940),” and “Jhoola (1941)” as a heroine and “Shaheed,” “Awaara,” “Naya Daur,” “Sadhna,” “Dhool Ka Phool,” “Kohinoor,” “Kala Bazar,” “Gunga Jumna,” “Guide,” and many more as a mother. Early Life

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Actresses

Uma Devi – Tuntun

Celebrated as the first female comedian in Indian cinema, Uma Devi aka TUN TUN was not only a legendary actress but also an accomplished singer. She is known for iconic songs like “Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon,” “Dil Ko Laga Ke Humne,” “Aaj Machi Hai Dhoom Jhoom Khushi Mein Jhoom,” and many more. Early Life and

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