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.
Snehal Bhatkar was always remembered for his exceptional work in Hindi and Marathi film music. Some of his most famous songs include Kabhi Tanhaiyon Mein Yun Hamari Yaad Aayegi, Haal-E-Dil Unko Sunaana Tha, Rut Hai Suhani Baadal Chhaaye Re, Dil Ka Milna Mushkil Hai, and many more. Early Life and Career Snehal Bhatkar was born
Legendary musician Roshan is remembered for his soulful tunes based on classical music in films like “Naubahar,” “Barsaat Ki Raat,” “Taj Mahal,” “Dil Hi To Hai,” “Chitralekha,” “Mamta,” “Bahu Begum,” and many more. Early Life Roshan Lal Nagrath was born on July 14, 1917, in Bharia, a small village in Surjewala, Punjab, now in Pakistan.
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,
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.
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
Writer-director Govind Moonis wrote the unforgettable films Rat aur Din, Dosti, and Chalti ka Nam Gadi, as well as directed Nadiya Ke Par.
The voice was like no other; mere words cannot do justice to the quality of that voice, which seems to soothe away the pain of a broken heart. Fondly called the “Voice of God,” Hemant Kumar was a genius musician and legendary singer who sang in Bengali, Urdu, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Assamese, Tamil, Punjabi, Bhojpuri,
Anil Biswas was the musical genius who, despite his introduction of twelve pieces of orchestral music and full-blooded choral effects, remained loyal to Indian classical or folk elements. Some of his best-known songs include “Aaj Himalay Ki Choti Se,” “Dhire Dhire Aa Re Badal,” “Aye Dil Mujhe Aisi Jagah Ley Chal,” “Yaad Rakhna Chand Taaron,”
Homi Wadia, the younger brother of JBH Wadia, was a legendary filmmaker and screenwriter, and the founder of Wadia Movietone Studio, a production house that became synonymous with action-packed adventures and fearless heroines. Early Life Homi Wadia was born on May 22, 1911, into the famous Wadia family in Surat. He belonged to a prominent
