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.
Legendary playwright, director, poet, and actor Habib Tanvir bridged the gap between folk and urban theater in India with his work with tribal artists of Chhattisgarh at his “Naya Theatre.” His plays, like Agra Bazar (1954) and Charandas Chor (1975), remained iconic for their exploration of deep human emotions. “He had so many talents, he
Qateel Shifai is one of the most prominent Urdu poets and lyricists of his time, having written extensively on all the areas concerning human life. Some of his famous songs include “Tere Dar Par Sanam,” “Dil Deta Hai Ro Ro Duhaai,” “Dard Se Mera Daaman Bharde Ya Allah,” “Sambhaala Hai Maine,” “Dukh Sukh Ki Har
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.
Known for his impeccable comic timing and expressive face, Dhumal had the ability to turn bit parts into unforgettable moments. In his four-decade-long career, he appeared in over 170 films in Marathi and Hindi. Some of his famous films include Parichay, Howrah Bridge, Sasural, Tumse Achha Kaun Hai, Preetam, and many more. Birth and Early
One of the most accomplished cinematographers, RD Mathur, is known for his groundbreaking work in classics like Mughal-E-Azam & Pakeezah It’s been over six decades since Mughal-e-Azam was released, but it remains one of the most talked-about films of all time. We often talked about its music, sets, costumes, story dialogues, performances, K. Asif’s passion,
Most remembered as the music director behind the legendary soundtrack “Aayega Aanewala,” Khemchand Prakash was the maestro of Hindi film music, who, despite his short life, was known for his innovative approach to music and collaborations with iconic singers like KL Saigal, Khursheed, Manna Dey, Lata Ji, and Kishore Kumar. Early Life and Career Khemchand
Razak Khan was never a superstar. He never did a lead role, nor he was 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,”
It’s been more than 50 years since Meena Kumari breathed her last and left the cruel world for a better place. A life plagued with many difficulties, pains, and heartbreaks comes to an end. Generations have passed, but the love of her fans is still the same; they love her, adore her, can feel her
Madhuri Dixit was every teenager’s dream in the 90s; her smile has lit up many hearts over the years. She achieved legendary status not just with her mesmerising dance and enchanting beauty but also with her grace and acting prowess. Fondly known as the “Dhak Dhak Girl,” Madhuri captivated audiences with iconic performances in films
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. Tumhare hi liye paida hue duniya
