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.
Rati Agnihotri was born on December 10, 1960, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, She entered the Hindi film scene with a bang as her debut movie, the “cult-tragedy film Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981),” becomes a rage in youth, and she becomes the darling of the nation, the song “Solah baras ki bali umar ko salaam”
Raj Kapoor, the showman, an artist who weaves magic through his camera, is often remembered for his larger-than-life movies with grand sets and grander music. But his best work comes in low-key films; one of them is “Jagte Raho,” or Ek Din Ratre (The Happenings of One Night) in Bengali, written by legendary Khwaja Ahmad
The poet of the people, Shailendra’s lyrics often spoke of the sorrows and struggles of everyday life, yet they also carried a message of hope and resilience. Through his songs, he brought literature closer to the masses and, in turn, elevated the cinematic experience to new heights of emotional and intellectual engagement. His family, hailing
On a Sunday afternoon, I accidentally came across a film while surfing channels that looked very interesting. I started to watch it. My father came into the room and asked what I was watching. I told him the name of the film. He laughed and told me, to my astonishment, that his friends had gone
Smita Patil died on December 13, 1986, from viral encephalitis. She had delivered a baby boy, Prateik, a few days before, on November 28. She was 31. Patil made her film debut with Shyam Benegal’s Charandas Chor (1975). Her best-known role came early in her career and justifiably bagged her a National Award. Benegal’s Bhumika,
Yaragudipadi Venkata Mahalakshmi (born December 13, 1952), popularly known as Lakshmi, a veteran of 650 films, made her debut with the Tamil film Jeevanaamsam in 1968. She worked in the films across the languages. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type area specimen book It has
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, affectionately known as Rajinikanth, was born on December 12, 1950. With a career spanning over five decades, he is an iconic Indian actor primarily renowned for his work in Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth’s cinematic journey encompasses a staggering 169 films, including contributions to Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam cinema. when an
Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, often hailed as the ‘Tragedy King’ and ‘Tragedy Queen’ of Indian cinema, surprised audiences with their cheerful roles in Azaad (1955) and Kohinoor (1960). Despite their reputation for intense and emotional dramas, the duo embraced a lighter side for these films. when an unknown printer took a galley of type
Nargis and Dilip Kumar shared the silver screen in seven films, from Anokha Pyar (1948) to Deedar (1951). Their on-screen chemistry was electric, a perfect blend of Nargis’s fire and Dilip’s fervor. In Mela (1948), they portrayed childhood sweethearts, torn apart by fate. Andaz (1949), directed by Mehboob Khan, unfolded a love triangle with Nargis,
Kamini Kaushal and a young Dilip Kumar shared the screen in films like Shaheed (1947), Nadiya Ke Paar, Shabnam (both in 1948), and Arzoo (1950). Their on-screen chemistry was a blend of contrasts, with Dilip’s nuanced approach complementing Kamini’s natural tenor. The sparks of romance ignited between them during the filming of Shaheed. when an
