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.
Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur, born on December 6, 1945, is not just a director; he’s a storyteller who has woven narratives that resonate globally. With a mantle adorned with prestigious awards such as BAFTA, National Film Award, National Board of Review Award, and three Filmfare Awards, Kapur has left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.
Born on December 5, 1940, in the village of Kaleke, British India (now in Pakistani Punjab), Ghulam Ali emerged as a maestro whose ghazals continue to resonate with the hearts of music enthusiasts around the world. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type area specimen book
Nadira was a popular Indian actress who worked in the Hindi film industry from the 1950s to the 2000s and known for her films like “Aan”, Shri 420 and Pakeezah when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type area specimen book It has survived not only five
Veteran actor Motilal is widely considered one of the first natural actors of Indian cinema, who drifted away from the then-pepoular theatric style of acting. Some of his notable films include Armaan (1942), Kaliyan (1944), Ek Do Teen (1953), Devdas (1955), Parakh (1960), Paigham (1959), and Jagte Raho (1956). when an unknown printer took a
The Indian actor-producer-director Shashi Kapoor, a recipient of four National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards, made over 160 movies. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2011, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 2014, for his contribution to Indian cinema. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and
Remembering Dev Anand(26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), legendary actor, director, producer was known for his impeccable style and sophistication on his death anniversary. Dev Aanand, fondly called as ‘Dev Sahab’ as a lively and good human being, started in he early stages of Indian cinema remained active and popular throughout his life. when
Deven Verma (23 October 1937 – 2 December 2014) was a beloved comedian and character actor in Hindi cinema, known for his impeccable comic timing that endeared him to audiences across Indian cinema. With a career spanning about 149 films, he left an indelible mark with standout performances in iconic movies like ‘Golmaal,’ ‘Angoor,’ ‘Khatta
“Dil Diya Dard Liya” takes us back to the enchanting world of 1966 Hindi cinema, starring legends like Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, Pran, and the ever-charismatic Johnny Walker. This romantic darma film is a cinematic adaptation of Emily Brontë’s timeless 1847 novel, “Wuthering Heights,” brought to life under the direction of Abdur Rashid Kardar
Meet Udit Narayan, born on 1st December 1955 in Baisi, Supaul district, Bihar, India, to a Nepali father and Indian mother, is a musical maestro whose soulful voice have adorned the world of Hindi cinema. His melodic voice isn’t limited to Hindi alone; he has enchanted audiences in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, Nepali,
Sudha Malhotra, born on 30 November 1936 in Delhi was a acomplished playback singer. She achieved fame in a noticeably short time. The songs sung by her in the 1950s and 1960s such as ‘Arzoo’, ‘Dhool Ka Phool’, ‘Didi’, ‘Kala Pani’, ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’, ‘Ab Dilli Door Nahi’ and ‘Ab Dilli Door Nahi’ are still
