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 maestro behind the lens, Venkatarama Pandit Krishnamurthy, fondly known as V.K. Murthy (1923-2014) was a magician who gave us films like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Pyasa and Many More. V.K. Murthy carved his niche and left a permanent mark in Indian cinematography, especially during the
One of the finest actors in Hindi cinema, he is known for his sharp looks, intense but understated performances, and versatile work portfolio. Be it the role of corrupt publisher Mr. Ghosh of Pyasa, womenizer Chhote Thakur of “Sahab Biwi Aur Ghulam,” self-sacrificing friend Pyare Nawab of “Chaudhvin Ka Chand,” or cunning Chinoy Seth of
Gulzar is a towering figure in Indian cinema, whose work as a filmmaker, lyricist, and writer has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of audiences. His style is characterised by a poetic finesse that seamlessly blends with the cinematic form, creating an experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. when
Bhisham Sahni was born on 8 August 1915 in Rawalpindi. He earned a master’s degree in English at Government College in Lahore, and also attended Khalsa College, Amritsar. He was the younger brother of the one of the greatest Hindi film actor, Balraj Sahni. Under the guidance of Balraj Sahni, later he joined the Indian
An actor, director, lyricist, writer, and singer, Dada Kondke was a renowned figure in the Marathi film industry, known for his unique style of comedy and his contribution to the genre of slapstick humor. Recently, Dada Kondke was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest number of films (nine) that achieved
One of the most genuine, honest, and selfless human beings ever to grace the silver screen, Amjad Khan, became synonymous with the iconic villain Gabbar Singh from the legendary film ‘Sholay’, but he was much more than a villain, an actor par excellence who could be anything on screen, be it an evil incarnation, a
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. Shah was born on July 20, 1950, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, into the home of Aley Mohammed Shah and his wife Farrukh
