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.
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.
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
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
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
Known for his beutiful voice and unmatched mastery K J Yesudas, is one of the greatest playback singers of all time. Often referred to as “Gaanagandharvan” (The Celestial Singer), He has recorded more than 50,000 songs in a career spanning over six decades. He has sung Indian classical, devotional, and film songs in various Indian
Mahendra Kapoor was one of the greatest playback singers of the Hindi film industry. In a long and illustrious career of over four decades, he sung thousands of songs, which are still cherished by music lovers. Early Life Mahendra Kapoor was born on 9 January 1934 in Amritsar. He was grow up in Bombay, where
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
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
