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.
Mehmood (29 September 1932 – 23 July 2004), the legendary actor, producer, director, and comedian, was a force to be reckoned with in the golden era of Indian cinema. With his impeccable comic timing and versatile acting skills, he carved a niche for himself that remains unparalleled. Beyond his rib-tickling performances, Mehmood delved into social
Pran Krishan Sikand Ahluwalia, better known by his mononym Pran, was one of the most versatile and respected actors in the history of Indian cinema. He was known for his memorable roles as a villain and a character actor in Hindi films from the 1940s to the 1990s. He appeared in over 362 films and
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Naseem Banu was one of the most beautiful faces of Hindi cinema in the 1940s, fondly called “Pari Chehra—Fairy Faced” by her fans. Known for her films like Pukar (1939), Chal Chal Re Naujawan (1944), Anokhi Ada (1948), Sheesh Mahal (1950), and Shabistan (1951), she is called the “Beauty Queen” and the “first female superstar”
Rakhee Gulzar is inarguably one of the finest actresses of Indian cinema, known for her intense and grounded performances, characteristic quivering voice laden with a plethora of emotions and those light eyes. Some of her notable films include “Sharmeeli,” “Daagh,” “Kabhi Kabhie,” “Doosra Aadmi,” “Trishna,” “Jurmana,” “Basera,” “Shakti,” “Ram Lakhan,” “Anari,” “Karan Arjun,” and many
Elvis of India, Rockstar, Yahoo Boy, Dynamic, Dashing, Charismatic, or we can simply say, Shammi Kapoor, was one of the most beloved stars of Indian cinema. He is known for his charming personality and films like Tumsa Nahi Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Junglee, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris,
Bhagwan Dada (1 August 1913 – 4 February 2002), born Bhagwan Abhaji Palav, was a celebrated actor and filmmaker who worked in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He made his debut in the silent era with the film “Criminal” and went on to do with more than 300 films in his career of more than five
No one was like her; Mumtaz was bold, beautiful, sexy, an exceptionally capable actress, as well as an accomplished dancer. She was not your typical Meek and Bechari heroine from Hindi films; she exuded fierceness, possessed unmatched energy, and had the courage to flaunt her sensuality in a way never seen before. when an unknown
One of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Uttam Kumar, fondly known as Mahanayak, was also a producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who ruled the Bengali film industry for more than 40 years. Uttam Kumar was born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay on September 3, 1926, in Ahiritola, northern Calcutta. His father,
Widely regarded as one of the most handsome heroes of Hindi films, Manoj Kumar is known as Bharat Kumar for his patriotic films and characteristic acting style. Some of his famous films include Shaheed, Gumnaam, Upkar, Purab Aur Pashchim, Kranti, Shor, and many more. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled
