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. Neend Na Vekhe Bistra, Bhukh Na Vekhe Maas. Maut Na Vekhe Umar Nu, Te Ishq Na Vekhe Zaat!! Gurdas Maan Early Life and Career Born on January
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
Fondly called Mauseeqar e Aazam, Naushad Ali was a legendary music composer known particularly for popularising the use of classical music in films. Despite having a career spanning over six decades, he only composed music for around 70 films. Despite this he widely regarded as one of the greatest music directors in the history of
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary vocalist and one of the foremost exponents of Hindustani classical music.
Perhaps the most beloved personalities ever to grace the cinema, Mohammed Rafi remains a monumental figure in Indian music, celebrated for his versatility as a playback singer. His voice shaped Hindi cinema’s golden era, spanning nearly four decades. The man with “single expression” and many voices…! Salute to his “Smile” and the “Golden Voice”…! Early
Rekha Bhardwaj is known for her voice with a natural melancholic tone as well as a distinct earthy touch. Her soulful Sufiyana quality has lent a special touch to her songs. Some of her most notable songs include “Namak Ishq Ka,” “Sasural Genda Phool,” “Badi Dheere Jali,” “Darling,” “Kabira,” “Ghaghra,” “Hamri Atariya Pe,” and many
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 was one of the genius composers of Indian cinema who remains overshadowed, underrated, and criminally underutilised.
Perhaps the most recognized voice of the last century that brings joy into the lives of ordinary people belongs to Ameen Sayani.
