October 30, 2025
New Delhi
Actresses

Shefali Jariwala – “Kanta Laga Girl”

In a shocking event, the girl who mesmerized the music video world with her debut album, “Kanta Laga,” Shefali Jariwala, passed away late Friday night. Shefali Jariwala, known as the “Kaanta Laga Girl,” was an actress, model, and reality TV personality.  She suffered a cardiac arrest at home in Andheri, Mumbai. Parag Tyagi rushed her

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Actors

Jatin Kanakia

Fondly called the “Prince of Comedy,” Jatin Kanakia was a film, TV, and theatre actor best known for comedy roles in films like “Khoobsurat,” “Hum Saath Saath Hain,” and iconic TV shows like “Shrimaan Shrimati,” “Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh,” “Zara Hatke,” “Hum Paanch,” “Maal Hai To Taal Hai,” and many more. Jatin Kanakia, a name

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Filmmakers

N.N. Sippy

N.N. Sippy was a prominent Indian film producer and distributor whose work shaped Bollywood during its golden era. His career spanned several decades, where he produced films like “Wo Kaun Thi?,” “Gumnaam,” “Chor Machaye Shor,” “Fakira,” “Kalicharan,” “Ghar,” “Sargam,” “Meri Jung,” and many more. Early Life N.N. Sippy was born in 1931 in Hyderabad, Sindh,

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Filmmakers

Yash Johar

Yash Johar was an influential film producer and the founder of Dharma Productions. He is widely remembered as one of the most beloved, Kind and compassionate human beings in the Hindi film industry. Some of his most memorable films include Dostana (1980), Duniya (1984), Agneepath (1990), Gumrah (1993), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi

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Actors

Inder Thakur

Hindi film fans know Inder Thakur as the big brother of Sachin (Chandan) in the cult classic “Nadiya Ke Par.” Inder impressed the viewers with his charming looks and subtle acting. But what happened to the promising actor? He has rarely been seen since. In a tragic turn of events, Inder and his wife and

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Actors

Hiralal : The first “Big Villain”

Hiralal Thakur, commonly known as “Hiralal,” was an iconic actor in early Hindi films. Hiralal mostly played character roles, especially with negative shades, and was often called the first “big villain” or the ‘bad man of the Indian screen’. Early Life Hiralal Thakur was born in Lahore on March 14, 1909 (some sources believe the

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Actors

Kunal Kapoor

Kunal Kapoor, the son of legendary Shashi Kapoor, appeared in critically acclaimed films like Siddhartha (1972), Junoon (1979), Ahista Ahista (1981), and Vijeta (1982). Early Life Kunal was born on June 26, 1959, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, as the son of the legendary actor Shashi Kapoor and the British actress Jennifer Kendal. Kunal has a younger

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Actors

Chaman Puri

Veteran actor Chaman Puri remains a respected figure in Hindi cinema. He wasp part of some truly iconic films including Afsana, Shart, Howrah Bridge, Masoom, Leader, Shaheed, Mamta, The Train, Victoria No. 203, The Train, and many more. Early Life Chaman Puri was born on October 2, 1914, in Rahon, Nawanshahr, Punjab. His father was

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Actresses

Karisma Kapoor

One of the superstars of the 1990s, Karisma Kapoor is known for her intense performances and dynamic dance. Her career blends commercial successes, like Raja Hindustani, Dil To Pagal Hai, Hero No. 1, and Biwi No. 1, with critical acclaim in Fiza, Zubeida, and Shakti.  Early Life Karisma Kapoor was born on June 25, 1974,

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Actresses

Tillotama Shome

Tillotama Shome is one of the most capable actresses of modern times and is known for her versatility and authentic performances in projects like “Qissa,” “A Death in the Gunj,” “Sir,” “The Night Manager,” “Delhi Crime,” “Angrezi Medium,” “Lust Stories 2,” and many more. Early Life Tillotama Shome was born on June 25, 1979, in

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