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.
Girish Karnad was a legend, an actor, filmmaker, writer, playwright, and activist. He touched many aspects of society through his work and remains one of the most respected and loved individuals of his time. Some of his notable works include films like “Samskara,” “Vamsha Vriksha,” “Manthan,” “Swami,” “Utsav,” TV shows like “Turning Point,” “Malgudi Days,”
If we try to choose the most important relationship for a human being, it would be the relationship between a mother and child. This relationship not only influences our existence but also inspires our arts and culture. Our films are also not untouched by that, and the character of a mother became an essential part
His euphonious voice and soulful renditions solidified him as an icon. Pankaj Udhas was a legendary ghazal singer known for his simple and powerful ghazals and geets, such as “Chitthi Aayi Hai,” “Niklo Na Benaqab,” “Aahista Kijiye Baatein,” “Sach Bolta Hoon Main,” “Ghunghru toot gaye,” “Chhupana Bhi Nahin Aata,” “Na Kajre Ki Dhaar,” “Jeeyein Toh
One of the greatest actors ever to grace the silver screen, Om Prakash was perhaps India’s most beloved character actor Too. He was known for playing a variety of roles with his characteristic smile and dialogue delivery. Apart from being a great actor, he also worked as a singer, lyricist, actor, director, producer, and writer.
Rituparno Ghosh was a maverick! Isn’t it sheer injustice to his genius when contemporary media try to reduce him to only his sexuality or personal choices? However, it is unfair to view him as a one-dimensional figure; he was a true “Renaissance Man” who touched so many aspects of human life through his extraordinary talents.
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 iconic comedians of Hindi cinema, Keshto Mukherjee was a versatile and beloved actor. Known for his comic drunkard roles, he acted in over 170 films in Some of his most famous roles came in films like “Parakh,” “China Town,” “Prem Patra,” “Padosan,” “Guddi,” “Bombay To Goa,” “Parichay,” “Zanjeer,” “Sholay,” “Chupke Chupke,”
