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.
Rituparno Ghosh was a maverick; what else can we say about him when contemporary media try to reduce him to only his sexuality or personal choices? But it is unfair to see him in one dimension; he was a true “Renaissance Man” who touched so many aspects of human life through his extraordinary. Rituparno Ghosh
Qateel Shifai is one of the most prominent Urdu poets and lyricists of his time, having written extensively on all the areas concerning human life. Some of his famous songs include “Tere Dar Par Sanam,” “Dil Deta Hai Ro Ro Duhaai,” “Dard Se Mera Daaman Bharde Ya Allah,” “Sambhaala Hai Maine,” “Dukh Sukh Ki Har
When people talk about male singers of the golden era, they talk about the trinity of Rafi, Mukesh, and Kishore, but they don’t realize that three more singers were equally capable, famous, and loved, and those were the man with the velvet voice, Hemant Da; the Ghazal King, Talat Mahmood; and the versatile Manna Dey.
The winner of the Triple Crown of Acting (Academy, Emmy and Tony Awards), Al Pacino, stands as a towering figure in American cinema. Renowned for his intense method acting and commanding screen presence, Pacino’s career spans over five decades, encompassing iconic roles in film, theater, and television. Alfredo James “Al” Pacino, born April 25, 1940,
Suman Kalyanpur, a popular singer of the 50s and 60s who was famous for her sweet voice that resonated with emotion and melody. Some of her most famous songs include “Na Tum Humein Jano,” “Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche,” “Behena Ne Bhai Ki Kalai Se,” “Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye,” and “Mera Pyar
Known for his characteristic rhythm, naughty melodies, and his iconic use of Tonga beats, OP Nayyar was one of the most successful music directors of all time, with blockbusters like “CID,” “Mr. & Mrs. 55,” “Naya Daur,” “Tumsa Nahin Dekha,” “Howrah Bridge,” “Ek Musafir Ek Haseena,” “Kashmir Ki Kali,” “Mere Sanam,” “Phir Wohi Dil Laya
Today, we recognise Sardar Malik as the father of Anu Malik, a notable music director. However, not many are familiar with his own body of work and the excellence he brought to the industry. Sardar Malik’s story is fascinating—that of an outsider who worked hard to make his mark. Born in Kapurthala on January 13,
Kundan Lal Saigal, fondly remembered as K.L. Saigal, was a legendary Indian playback singer and actor born on April 4, 1904. Hailing from Jammu, his mellifluous voice and emotive singing style left a permanent mark on the music industry during the 1930s and 1940s. Most of the singers of that era were influenced by his
A self-proclaimed cat lover, 
, Varun Grover is a versatile artist whose creative genius spans the realms of writing, stand-up comedy, poetry, and filmmaking. Renowned for his beautiful poetry, sharp wit, social commentary, and ability to blend humour and sarcasm with contemporary serious issues. In general, even when I’m not doing political comedy, I want to
Kavita Krishnamurti, born on January 25, 1958, is an iconic singer who records over 50 thousand songs in over 40 languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Odia, Marathi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Nepali, Assamese, Konkani, Punjabi, and many others. Kavita has a unique mellifluous voice that is very soothing and, at the
