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.
Dilip Kumar & Nalini Jaywant starer “Shikast” is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by Ramesh Saigal. The film also stars Durga Khote, Om Prakash and K. N. Singh with music was given by Shankar–Jaikishan with Lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Wajahat Mirza wrote the story and dialogue. when an unknown printer took
Bappi Lahiri was a legendary singer, composer and record producer who popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian cinema. He was born on 27 November 1952 in Kolkata, West Bengal, to a musical family. His parents, Aparesh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri, were both classical singers. He was also related to Kishore Kumar(maternal uncle).
The maestro behind the lens, Venkatarama Pandit Krishnamurthy, fondly known as V.K. Murthy (1923-2014) was a magician who gave us films like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Pyasa and Many More. V.K. Murthy carved his niche and left a permanent mark in Indian cinematography, especially during the
Surinder Kaur, affectionately called “the Nightingale of Punjab,” was an iconic singer who is known for her songs like “Sadke sadke jandiya.” “Maavan ‘te dheean,” “Jutti kasuri,” “Madhaniyan,” “Ehna akhiyan ‘ch pavan kiven kajra’,” “Ghaman di raat,” and “Bajre da sitta.” when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make
Amol Palekar (born 24 November 1944) is an Indian actor, director and producer of Hindi and Marathi cinema. Palekar began in Marathi experimental theatre with Satyadev Dubey, and later started his own group, Aniket, in 1972. Noted for his image of the “middle-class everyman” who struggles to get a job (Gol Maal), his own flat
Meet Salim Abdul Rashid Khan, born on November 24, 1935, an Indian actor, film producer, and screenwriter. He, along with Javed Akhtar, forms the iconic screenwriting duo Salim–Javed. 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 centuries.but also
There was no voice like that of Geeta Dutt—melodious, earthy, and with a sensuality that does not evoke lust but love, admiration, awe, and a deep yearning. At the same time, there was a sadness in that voice, the same sadness that Meena Kumari had. Anyway, both of them share much more than just a
If there is a story of how an ordinary person overcomes the difficulties of life and becomes extraordinary, it would have been the story of Saroj Khan. We know her as a legendary choreographer and teacher to some of the greatest dancers of Indian cinema, from Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit to Govinda and Aishwarya Rai,
Helen Ann Richardson Khan (born November 21, 1938), known as Helen, is an Indian actress and dancer, who is known for her supporting, character roles and dance performances. Helen has received two Filmfare Awards, In 2009, Helen was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. when an unknown printer took a galley of
Legendary Johnny Walker, one of the most beloved actors of all time, from India, He borrowed his screen name from a popular brand of whisky, but later it became difficult to decide which of the two was more popular. when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type
