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.
As we all know, the quality of Hindi film music has deteriorated constantly over many decades due to various reasons. One big reason for this is ignoring and underutilizing genuine talents like Javed Ali. Javed is undoubtedly one of the most capable and classically sound vocalists of the post-Sonu Nigam era, which is known for
Best known for the music of V. Sahntaram’s Sehra and Geet Gaya Patharon Ne, Ramlal, also known as Ramlal Heerapanna, was an Indian music director and instrumentalist. Despite being a very capable musician, Ramlal remain underrated and grossly underutilized in Hindi cinema. Early Life and Career Ramlal Choudhary was born in Banaras (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh,
Amit Kumar is a classic case of growing in the shadow of a grand personality, in this case his legendary father, Kishore Kumar. Despite that, he turned out to be very successful and carved out his place among the top singers. Some of his most famous songs include “Bade Achchhe Lagte Hain,” “Yaad Aa Rahi
After the golden era of Rafi, Kishore, and Mukesh, there was void in film industry. To fill the gap, came many singers in the 1980s who made a place in the hearts of music lovers. One of the most prominent from those was Mohammed Aziz. Aziz was known for his high vocal range and sang
The living legend, Hariprasad Chaurasia, is an Indian classical flautist and music director, celebrated for taking the bansuri to the world stage. His career spans decades, blending traditional music with global influences. He made made music for films in collaboration with another legend, Shiv Kumar Sharma, with the name Shiv-Hari. Early Life Hariprasad Chaurasia was
Legendary Kalyanji Anandji, the iconic composer duo of Kalyanji Virji Shah and Anandji Virji Shah, shaped Hindi film music for over three decades. Their work blends traditional melodies with innovative techniques, leaving a lasting impact on Hindi films. Early Life Kalyanji Virji Shah was born on June 30, 1928, in Kundrodi village, Kutch, Gujarat, India.
Gauhar Kanpuri was a poet and lyricist who was forgotten by the film industry despite writing beautiful songs like “Haseenon Ka Deedar Karna Bura Hai,” “Rooh Pyasi Hai Pareshan Hai,” “Tumhe geeto mein dhaalunga (Sawan Ko Aane Do),” “Ae mere humsafar (Baazigar),” and many more. Early Life and Career Gauhar Kanpuri was born on October
Known for his beautiful, innocent voice, Nitin Mukesh gave the Hindi film industry some of its most beautiful songs, like “Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi,” “Aa Ja Re O Mere Dilbar Aaja,” “Zindagi Har Kadam,” “So Gaya Yeh Jahan,” “Is Jahaan Ki Nahin,” “Hanste Hanste Kat Jayen Raste,” “Woh Kehte Hain Hum Se,” and many
The 90s nostalgia is incomplete without private music videos, and the history of music videos is incomplete without Shweta Shetty, who will always be remembered for her albums Johnny Joker, Lambada, Deewane To Deewane Hai, and Dil La Ley. Known for her distinctive voice and vibrant style, Shweta’s voice became the anthem for a generation
Nothing was common in Balraj Sahni; an intellectual, an artist, an actor par excellence, and a figure revered by millions of people across the world, but he was known for playing the common man to perfection. Whether it is a farmer, a labourer, a white-collar job holder, a retired father, or a helpless older man
