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.
Mahakavi Bharat Vyas was one of the greatest lyrisicts of Hindi cinema who gave us songs like Aa laut ke aaja mere meet, Yeh kaun chitrakaar hai, Ae maalik tere bande hum, Keh do koi na kare yahaan pyaar, Nirbal se ladaai balwan ki, Dil ka khillona haye toot gaya, Yeh maati sabhi ki kahaani
Gurdas Maan, perhaps the greatest punjabi singer of 21st century, has been responsible for taking punjabi music on world stage in an era when Disco and Western music was taking the world by storm. Born on January 4, 1957, at Giddarbaha, Faridkot in Punjab, Gurdas Maan is the son of Gurdev Singh and Tej Kaur.
Rahul Dev Burman, or R.D. Burman, affectionately called Pancham Da, was also called a maverick and musical wizard. Known to revolutionise Indian film music by introducing trends and tech of western music, he will always be remembered for his films like “Teesri Manzil,” “Caravan,” “Kati Patang,” “Amar Prem,” “Aandhi,” “Sholay,” “Ijaazat,” and “1942: A Love
The tale of Naushad’s foray into Indian cinema is as captivating as his melodies. Naushad came into the world on December 25, 1919, in Lucknow and spent his formative years in this culturally rich city. His father, Wahid Ali, served as a court clerk (Munshi). Naushad’s early exposure to music included annual visits to the
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary vocalist and one of the foremost exponents of Hindustani classical music.
The man with “single expression” and many voices…! Salute to his “Smile” and the “Golden Voice”…! Today, 44 years after his death, he lives on eternally. His songs today are just as popular as they were during his lifetime. Mohammad Rafi, born on December 24, 1924, in the village of Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, was
Rekha Bhardwaj is known for her voice with a natural melancholic tone as well as a distinct earthy and soulful Sufiyana quality, which has lent a special touch to many of her songs like “Namak Ishq Ka,” “Sasural Genda Phool,” “Badi Dheere Jali,” “Darling,” “Kabira,” “Ghaghra,” “Hamri Atariya Pe,” and many more. Rekha Bhardwaj, born
Noor Jehan, the melody queen who captivated millions of music lovers in the subcontinent for over half a century, passed away in Karachi on December 23, 2000. On her death anniversary we are revisiting her rich life and legacy as a tribute. Dilip Kumar was a starstruck fan of hers, and so was the great
Kanu Roy (9 Dec 1912 – 20 Dec 1981) was amusic composer in Hindi and Bengali films. Kanu Roy started his career as assistance to great music director Salil Chaudhry. It’s worth noting that there’s some confusion about him being an actor. The mix-up arises because there was another accomplished character actor with the same
Perhaps the most recognized voice of the last century that brings joy into the lives of ordinary people belongs to Ameen Sayani.
