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! Isn’t it sheer injustice to his genius when contemporary media try to reduce him to only his sexuality or personal choices? However, it is unfair to view him as a one-dimensional figure; he was a true “Renaissance Man” who touched so many aspects of human life through his extraordinary talents.
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. The hardest thing about being famous is that
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. Early Life And Training Born in
Perhaps the most famous actor-singer of all time, KL Saigal became a legend in his lifetime. He is still remembered for his songs such as “Ik Bangala Bane Nyara,” “Ghum Diye Mustakil,” “Kar Lijiye Chal Kar Meri,” “Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya,” “Babul Mora Naihar Chhuto Jaye,” and many more. His mellifluous voice and emotive
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 Krishnamurthy has a unique mellifluous voice that is very soothing and, at the same time, very powerful. Being a classically trained singer, she is technically very sound with perfect Sur, Taal, Taan, and diction. She is the recipient of several awards, including four Filmfare awards ( “1942 – A Love Story”, “Yaarana”, “Khamoshi, and
