June 9, 2025
New Delhi
Actresses

Leela Naidu

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.” Birth and Early Life Leela Naidu, who was born in Bombay in 1940, Her father,

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Stories

Vimi: The heroine of ‘Humraaz’

Remembering the tragic tale of Vimi, the heroine of BR Chopra’s blockbuster ‘Humraaz‘. Vimi was the most unconventional Hindi heroine of her time. She was married, a mother of two who made her debut opposite two of the top stars of their time, Raaj Kumar and Sunil Dutt. Birth and Early Life Vimlesh Wadhwan, aka

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Actors Filmmakers

Vijay “Goldie” Anand

The younger brother of Chetan and Dev Anand, Vijay Anand having a multifaceted personality, started his career as a director but later made a distinctive place as a filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, editor, and actor. Some of his iconic films include Guide, Teesri Manzil, Jewel Thief, and Johny Mera Naam as a director and Haqeeqat, Kora

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Actresses

Geeta Bali

Blessed with a lively and genuine persona, Geeta Bali was known for her charm, beauty, infectious innocence, and generous heart. Some of her most famous films were “Sohag Rat,” “Dulari,” “Badi Bahen,” “Baware Nain,” “Anand Math,” “Albela,” “Kavi,” “Rangeen Raaten,” and many more. Early Life Geeta Bali Geeta Bali was born Harikirtan Kaur on November

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Actresses

Nadira Babbar

Renowned theatre actress, director, and playwright, Nadira Babbar has made significant contributions to Indian theatre and cinema in a career spanning several decades. Her journey is a testament to her dedication, talent, and passion for the performing arts.  Early Life Nadira Babbar was born Shameen Sajjad Zaheer on January 20, 1948, in Mumbai into a

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Actresses

Parveen Babi

Parveen Babi, a Film and fashion icon who ruled the hearts of cine-goers with her beauty and distinguished Western looks. Some of her most memorable films include Deewaar, Amar Akbar Anthony, The Burning Train, Shaan, Kranti, Namak Halaal, and Arpan. She was the first Indian film star to appear on the cover of the prestigious

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Watch Before You Die

Pakeezah – A Cinematic Masterpiece of Undying Beauty

In the realm of Indian cinema, there exists a shining jewel of great beauty. A film that transcends time and space, and leaves a permanant impact on the hearts of cinephiles – “Pakeezah”. This magnum opus stands not only as a proof to the artistic genius of Kamal Amrohi. It is a teatament of the

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Artists

Master Vinayak

Master Vinayak was a superstar actor and film director in the Hindi and Marathi cinema of the 1930s and 1940s. Some of his most famous films include Ayodhyecha Raja (1932), Bhikharan (1935), Brahmachari (1938), Lapandav (1940), Sangam (1941), Mazhe Bal (1943), Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani (1946), and many more. Early Life Vinayak Damodar Karnataki,

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Artists

Saumitra Chatterjee

Known for his unparalleled versatility and nuanced performances, Saumitra Chatterjee was a revered actor, play director, playwright, writer, thespian, and poet, celebrated for his remarkable contributions to Bengali cinema, theatre, and literature. I think Just Remaining Alive is not a life. If You’re Not Being Culturally Alive. If You’re Not Being Creatively Alive. If You’re

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Actresses

Nafisa Ali

Nafisa Ali is an acclaimed Indian actress, social activist, star swimmer, former beauty queen, and politician. Known for her otherworldly beauty and a gentle and humble persona, she was national swimming champion from 1972 to 1974 and Miss India 1976. I am angered by the events in Bangladesh. It’s heartbreaking to see innocent Hindu families

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