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.
Vasant Desai was one of the most accomplished music composers of the golden era of Hindi cinema. He was known for his classical-based, soulful music in films like “Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1953),” “Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955),” “Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959),” “Sampoorna Ramayan (1961), “Aashirwaa” (1968), and Guddi (1971). Early Life and Career Vasant
Great composer of the Indo-Pak subcontinent, Abdur Rasheed, who is widely known as Rasheed Attre, was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India, in 1919. His father, Khushi Mohammad, was also a highly acclaimed singer-musician in his time. Before partition, there were mostly 3 film centers: Lahore, Mumbai, and Kolkata, as Chennai and a few other centers
Vani Jayaram, a tremendously talented singer, fondly referred to as the “Meera of Modern India,” started her career in 1971 and has spanned over five decades. Though Vani did not get her due in Hindi films, she found tremendous success in films of other Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, and Kannada. She did
The true queen of her era, Suraiya, is perhaps the last embodiment of a rare breed of actress—a singing star. In the early days of transitioning from silent films to “talkies,” where singing happened live on sets with musicians discreetly tucked away, the advent of playback singing marked a significant shift. Actors and actresses with
Usha Mangeshkar was a talented and versatile singer with a melodious voice but she did not get the success her older siblings enjoyed.
The poet of the people, Shailendra’s lyrics often spoke of the sorrows and struggles of everyday life, yet they also carried a message of hope and resilience. Through his songs, he brought literature closer to the masses and, in turn, elevated the cinematic experience to new heights of emotional and intellectual engagement. His family, hailing
Amar Singh Chamkila (21 July 1960 – 8 March 1988) was young, talented, and loved by the masses. People were mad about his music, but at the height of his career, Chamkila and his wife, Amarjot, were shot down, along with two members of their band. It was March 8, 1988, and he was only
Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali is a legendary singer known for his unique style and soulful renditions. Ghulam Ali’s introduction to the world of ghazals came through the works of iconic poets like Mirza Ghalib, Allama Iqbal, and Ahmed Faraz. His ability to interpret and render these timeless verses elevated him to the status of a
Meet the person with the most genuine laughter, Udit Narayan, the legendary singer whose charming personality and soulful voice have adorned the world of Hindi cinema for over four decades. His melodic voice isn’t limited to Hindi songs alone; he has captivated audiences across the globe and sung in languages like Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali,
Sudha Malhotra is known for her beautiful voice and songs in films like Arzoo, Dhool Ka Phool, Ab Dilli Door Nahin, Girl Friend, Barsaat Ki Raat, Didi, and Dekh Kabira Roya. Sudha remains an iconic figure in the Hindi film industry, both for her work and also for her personal life. She is considered one
