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.
Remembering the tragic tale of Vimi, the heroine of BR Chopra’s blockbuster ‘Humraaz’. Vimi was the most unconventional Bollywood heroine of her time. She was married, a mother of two and made her debut under the Chopra banner opposite two of the top stars, Raaj Kumar and Sunil Dutt. Born in 1943, Vimi had trained
Kundan Lal Saigal, fondly remembered as K.L. Saigal, was a legendary Indian playback singer and actor born on April 4, 1904. Hailing from Jammu, his mellifluous voice and emotive singing style left a permanent mark on the music industry during the 1930s and 1940s. Most of the singers of that era were influenced by his
On the death anniversary of one of the greatest leaders, Swami Vivekananda, let’s go down memory lane and remember the movies made about his life. “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea. Let the brain, the body, muscles, nerves, every part of
On Rafi saab’s Birthday, take a look on what great people say about him. “Tu hi tha pyar ka ek saaz Nafrat ki is duniya meinganimat thi teri awaz, nafrat ki is duniya mein.”“Kehta hai koi dil gaya, dilbar chala gayaSaahil pukarta hai, samundar chala gayaLekin jo baat sach hai, woh kehta nahin koiDuniya se
#TasweerMahal remembering the films who have Delhi or Dilli in its title, an interesting trip down the memory lane Thief of Delhi (1926) A romantic comedy written by Radhakishen with Inder Raj Anand and directed & produced by Mohan Segal. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Kishore Kumar in the lead, The film’s score was composed
Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, often hailed as the ‘Tragedy King’ and ‘Tragedy Queen’ of Indian cinema, surprised audiences with their cheerful roles in Azaad (1955) and Kohinoor (1960). Despite their reputation for intense and emotional dramas, the duo embraced a lighter side for these films. when an unknown printer took a galley of type
Nargis and Dilip Kumar shared the silver screen in seven films, from Anokha Pyar (1948) to Deedar (1951). Their on-screen chemistry was electric, a perfect blend of Nargis’s fire and Dilip’s fervor. In Mela (1948), they portrayed childhood sweethearts, torn apart by fate. Andaz (1949), directed by Mehboob Khan, unfolded a love triangle with Nargis,
Kamini Kaushal and a young Dilip Kumar shared the screen in films like Shaheed (1947), Nadiya Ke Paar, Shabnam (both in 1948), and Arzoo (1950). Their on-screen chemistry was a blend of contrasts, with Dilip’s nuanced approach complementing Kamini’s natural tenor. The sparks of romance ignited between them during the filming of Shaheed. when an
Nissankara Savitri, born on December 6, 1934, a luminary in the realms of Telugu and Tamil cinema, an actress, singer, and filmmaker, She is Known for her exceptional versatility. Savitri was hailed as the epitome of method acting in South Indian cinema, earning revered epithets like “Mahanati” in Telugu and “Nadigaiyar Thilagam” in Tamil. when
Often considered one of the most beautiful actresses of all time, Bina Rai was the heartbeat of many in the 1950s and 1960s. With her films like “Anarkali” (1953), “Ghunghat” (1960), and “Taj Mahal” (1963), she made a special place in the industry. Bina Rai was born Krishna Sarin on July 13, 1931, in Lahore.
