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.
Raghubir Yadav, one of the greatest actors in cinema, TV, and theatre, is known for his multifaceted personality. He has been working as a writer, actor, music composer, singer, and set designer for the past four decades and has featured in three Oscar-nominated films: “Salam Bombay,” “Lagaan,” and “Water.” Early Life Raghubir Yadav was born
Today, one of the most beloved actors ever to grace the silver screen, Satish Shah, passed away due to kidney failure at the age of 74 years. His health declined suddenly at his Bandra East home around 2:30 PM (October 25, 2025). The family rushed him to Hinduja Hospital. Doctors tried but could not revive
Ismail Merchant’s directorial debut, “In Custody,” also called “Muhafiz,” marks a significant shift from his renowned producing career with Merchant Ivory Productions. Released in 1993 in Urdu with English subtitles, the film is an adaptation of Anita Desai’s novel of the same name. It explores the cultural and linguistic heritage along with decay in human
Greatness comes in many forms, and one of them was the form of Harindernath Chattopadhyay, who was a poet, playwright, actor, musician, politician, and also active in the freedom movement. He was the brother of the great Sarojini Naidu and the husband of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. Early Life Harindranath Chattopadhyay was a man of many talents
Raj Babbar is one of those rare actors who truly blurred the boundaries between a hero and a villain; he played both at the same time. Be it a cruel rapist of “Insaf Ka Tarazu,” a soft-hearted poet of Nikaah and Prem Geet, the vigilante of “Aaj Ki Awaaz,” or the evil mastermind of “Aitbaar.”
One of the earliest luminaries of Indian cinema, Baburao Pendharkar’s contributions spanned across acting, directing, producing, and writing, marking him as a versatile and influential personality in the silent and early sound film eras. Early Life Baburao Pendharkar was born on June 22, 1896, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. He was the eldest son of Dr. Gopalrao
We are talking about Anurag Basu’s 2007 film “Life in a… Metro,” which is a moving portrayal of the complexities of urban life. The film weaves together the lives of multiple characters, each struggling with their personal dilemmas, against the backdrop of a bustling Mumbai. The narrative style of the film is unconventional, as it
Despite being one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, TV, and theatre, Tom Alter mostly remains underrated, underutilised, and typecast in films. A down-to-earth and humble Tom was an intellectual, a thinking artist, but in a subtle way. Perhaps his most important work was immortalising “Maulana Azaad” on stage, which will remain a treasure
Filmmaker and writer, Anubhav Sinha is widely known for his many commercial hits and impactful socio-political dramas.
One of the most beautiful actresses in Indian TV and films, Mrinal Kulkarni, is best remembered as Vicco Girl. Some of her iconic roles came in “Shrikant (1987),” “Swami (1988),” “The Great Maratha (1994),” “Mirabai (2009),” and “Son Pari (2000).” Early Life Mrinal Kulkarni was born on June 21, 1971, in Pune, Maharashtra. Mrinal was
