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.
Anand L Rai (Aanand L. Rai) is a film director and producer known for his romantic comedies and dramas. Rai is especially revered for his authentic depiction of small North Indian cities and towns. Some of his most notable works include Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Raanjhanaa (2013), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Zero (2018), and Atrangi
Fondly called “Nat Samrat,” Bal Gandharva was a celebrated Marathi singer and stage actor known for his exceptional portrayal of female roles in musical theater. His career spanned over four decades, with a lasting influence on Marathi Sangeet Natak (musical drama). Early Life Narayan Shripad Rajhans was born on June 26, 1888, in Nagthane village,
Veteran actor, director, and architect Rajeev Verma has been a well-known face of the TV, Theater and Film industries for more than three decades. He has appeared in iconic films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Nisgchay, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Koi Mil Gaya, and TV shows like Heena (2001), Dishayen (2001), Lipstick (2002), Kaagaz Ki
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
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,
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
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
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
Qissa is a Punjabi-language Indian-German drama directed by Anup Singh. The film features Irrfan Khan in a central role, along with Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, and Tisca Chopra. Set against the aftermath of the Partition, it explores gender identity, societal expectations, and the fatal obsession to fulfill dreams and desires. Cinema is a strange medium;
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
