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.
Upendra Trivedi stands as a towering figure in Gujarati cinema and theatre, earning the title “Abhinay Samrat” for his exceptional acting prowess. His career spanned over four decades, blending stage performances with film direction and political service. Early Life and Career Upendra Jethalal Trivedi was born on July 14, 1936, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Old timers remember Sheila Ramani as the girl grooving in an off-shoulder dress on “Dilse milake dil pyaar keejiye (Taxi Driver). For many, that was too hot to handle in that era, but the grace and poise that she displayed in the western outfit were unmatched. Meet “Sheila Ramani,” the bold and beautiful actress of
Suresh was one of the prominent actors of the 1940s and 1950s who starred in many successful films like “Basant (1942),” “Dulari (1949),” “Dastan (1950),” “Jadoo (1951),” “Yasmin (1955),” “Captain Kishore (1957)” and many more. Early Life and Career Suresh, born as Naseem Ahmed on November 13, 1928 (some sources document his birthday on October
B. Saroja Devi, a towering figure in South Indian cinema, died today, July 14, 2025, in Bengaluru. She was 87 years old. The veteran actress passed away at her residence in Malleswaram due to age-related ailments, according to news agency PTI. Her death marks the end of a six-decade career that spanned Kannada, Tamil, Telugu,
Legendary musician Roshan is remembered for his soulful tunes based on classical music in films like “Naubahar,” “Barsaat Ki Raat,” “Taj Mahal,” “Dil Hi To Hai,” “Chitralekha,” “Mamta,” “Bahu Begum,” and many more. Early Life Roshan Lal Nagrath was born on July 14, 1917, in Bharia, a small village in Surjewala, Punjab, now in Pakistan.
One of the most recognisable faces of Indian TV and films, Sulbha Arya is known as a powerful and versatile actress who has made significant contributions to Hindi and Marathi films, television, and stage. Some of her famous roles came in films like “Koyla,” “Masoom,” “Koi… Mil Gaya,” and “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” as well
Our generation knows “Sudha Shivpuri” as “Baa” in “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,” but she was much more than that. She was an accomplished actress of theatre and films like “Swami,” “Insaaf Ka Tarazu,” “Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan,” “Maya Memsaab,” “Pinjar,” and plays like “Aadhe Adhurey,” “Tughlaq,” and “Khamosh! Adalat Jari Hai.” And
Most of us know Om Shivpuri as one of the most popular villains of the 1970s and 1980s, but the exceptional actor was also a renowned name in theatre and worked as an actor and director. Some of his famous work came in films like “Namak Haraam,” “Aandhi,” “Sholay,” and “Don” and plays like “Aadhe
Master Nissar was one of the first superstars of Talkie films and worked as a singer-actor in the 1930s. Such was his popularity that he often had to close himself in hotel rooms for fear of getting mobbed and creating a stampede. He starred in blockbuster films like “Shirin Farhad,” “Indrasabha,” “Rangila Rajput,” “The Modern
The baritone voice, the piercing eyes, and a regal demeanor with an unmatched acting talent made Chhabi Biswas one of the most beloved actors of his time. Biswas emerges as a legendary figure in Indian cinema, renowned for his commanding presence and nuanced performances in films like “Nartaki,” “Ek Din Ratre,” “Saheb Bibi Golam,” “Kabuliwala,”
