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.
Born in Bombay on January 24th, 1923, Hansa Wadkar, originally named Ratan, was a legendary Marathi and Hindi film and stage actress. She began her acting career at the age of thirteen as the heroine in the bilingual film “Vijaychi Lagne” (1936). The title “Sangtye Aika” (I am Telling, Listen) was used by Wadkar for
Parveen Babi was an Indian actress and fashion icon who ruled the hearts of cine-goers in the 70s and 80s with her beauty and distinguished Western looks and was known for her films like Deewaar (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), The Burning Train (1980), Shaan (1980), Kranti (1981), Namak Halaal (1982), and Arpan (1983). She
Hedy Lamarr was a legendary actress and a brilliant inventor whose contributions to both cinema and technology have left an indelible mark. Known for her stunning beauty and captivating screen presence, Lamarr’s life was a blend of glamour, innovation, and resilience. Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914, in Vienna,
Tapan Sinha, a maestro of Indian cinema, had a prolific career as a filmmaker, scriptwriter, and playwright and was a part of the legendary quartet with Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Born on October 2, 1924, in Kolkata, He studied physics at the University of Patna and later earned an MSc at the
Bhanupriya, born Mangabhanu on January 15, 1967, is a versatile actress, Kuchipudi dancer, and voice artist. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the film industry. Beginning her career in the early 1980s, Bhanupriya quickly rose to fame with her exceptional dancing and acting skills and
Kaifi Azmi was a poet, a lyricist, a dialogue writer, an activist and above all a humanitarian known for his deep concern for social issues, advocacy for justice, equality, and communal harmony. Some of his best songs include “Ab Tumhare Hawaale Watan Saathiyon” “Jane Kya Dhoondti Rahti,” “Aur Kuchh Der Thahar,” “Meri Aawaz Suno Pyar
Durga Khote (January 14, 1905 – September 22, 1991) was a pioneering figure in Indian cinema, with a career that spanned over five decades, starring in around 200 films and numerous theatre productions. In the year 2000, India Today acknowledged Durga Khote’s contribution by featuring her in the “100 People Who Shaped India” list. Recognizing
Imran Khan, born on January 13, 1983, is an Indian actor who made his debut in Bollywood with the film “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na” (2008). Nephew of actor Aamir Khan, Imran gained recognition for his charming on-screen presence and boy-next-door appeal. He continued his journey with movies like “I Hate Luv Storys” (2010), “Delhi
One of the most successful and influential filmmakers of Hindi and Bengali cinema, Shakti Samanta directed classics like Howrah Bridge (1958), China Town (1962), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aradhana (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Amanush (1975) and many more. when an unknown printer took a galley of type
Piyush Mishra, born on January 13, 1963, is a multifaceted artist renowned for his contributions to the realms of music, poetry, acting, and writing in both theatre and films. After graduating from NSD, Mishra with Manoj Bajpai, Gajraj Rao and Ashish Vidyarthi. helped in starting the theatre group Act One with founder-director N. K. Sharma.
