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.
Sohrab Modi, “Cecil B. DeMille of the Indian film industry”, stands as a revered figure who is known for his “larger than life films” with grand sets and grander cast. His films are distinguished by their epic scale and by his cinematic showmanship as well as their social commentary. Born on November 2, 1897 in
O.P. Nayyar (16 January 1926 – 28 January 2007), was a legendary Indian film music composer. Born in Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan), and known to have a very distinctive musical style, Nayyar was interested in music from an early age. He learn music, mastered the harmonium and joined All India Radio (AIR) as
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. Born in Kapurthala on January 13,
Ajit introduced a new kind of villain in Indian cinema, one who is cool, casual, suave, educated, wore suits and white shoes, and speaks with a sugary voice. However, inside, he is an evil mastermind and a heartless person. Ajit was born on 27 January 1922, as Hamid Ali Khan, into a Pashtun family near
Sabu Dastagir, born in 1924, was an iconic Indian-American actor who left an indelible mark on Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hailing from a small village Karapura, Mysore, India to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, Sabu’s journey to stardom is nothing short of a cinematic fairy tale, Discovered by documentary filmmaker Robert
Born in Bombay on January 24th, 1923, Hansa Wadkar, originally named Ratan, was a legendary Marathi and Hindi film and stage actress. She began her acting career at the age of thirteen as the heroine in the bilingual film “Vijaychi Lagne” (1936). The title “Sangtye Aika” (I am Telling, Listen) was used by Wadkar for
In the realm of Indian cinema, there exists a jewel, a film that transcends time and space, and leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of cinephiles – “Pakeezah”. This opus stands not only as a testament to the artistic genius of Kamal Amrohi and the ethereal grace of Meena Kumari, but as a monument
Audrey Hepburn, one of the greatest actresses of all time, a symbol of beauty, bravery, and courage, was ranked by the AFI as the third-greatest female screen legend from classical Hollywood cinema and was also included in the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame List. Born on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium, Audrey Kathleen
Fatima Sana Shaikh, born on January 11, 1992, started her career as a child artist in such films as Chachi 420 (1997) and One 2 Ka 4 (2001). Her big break comes in form of her role as Geeta Phogat in “Dangal” (2016), which was a great commercial and critical success, she was praised for
The champion of the ordinary-middle class, Basu Chaterjee, makes the common man a hero and there day-to-day lives are as exciting as a fairytale. His films have characters who have their feet on the ground, the problems they are facing are real, their triumphs are relatable; and the losses feel like our own. Basu Chatterjee,
