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.
Razzak Khan was never a superstar; he never did a lead role; he was not good-looking or hero material; he was not even considered a proper character actor, but he is more recognizable than many heroes; his roles, such as Nawab Saab in “Ishq,” Sadhuram in “Chinagate, or Fayyaz Takkar in “Akhiyon Se Goli Maare,”
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
Suman Kalyanpur, was a popular singer of the 50s and 60s, famous for her sweet voice that resonated with emotion and melody. Born on January 28, 1937, in Dhaka, British India (present-day Bangladesh), as Suman Hemmadi, she found her passion for music and painting at an early age. After completing schooling from Mumbai’s famed St.
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
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
Leela Naidu was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful actresses to grace the silver screen, known for her otherworldly beauty, grace and charming personality. She appeared in some iconic films like “Anuradha,” “The Householder,” and “Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke.” Leela Naidu, who was born in Bombay in 1940, Her father, Dr. Pattipati Ramaiah Naidu,
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
Vijay “Goldie” Anand, the younger brother of Chetan and Dev Anand, was born on January 22, 1934, in Gurdaspur, Punjab, India; their sister, Sheel Kanta Kapur, was the mother of film director Shekhar Kapur. Goldie, having a multifaceted personality, started his career as a director but later made a distinctive place as a filmmaker, producer,
