June 8, 2025
New Delhi
Actors

Manoj Kumar

Widely regarded as one of the most handsome heroes of Hindi films, Manoj Kumar is known as Bharat Kumar for his patriotic films and characteristic acting style. Some of his famous films include “Shaheed”, “Gumnaam”, “Upkar”, “Purab Aur Pashchim”, “Kranti”, “Shor”, and many more. Early Life Manoj Kumar was born Harikrishna Giri Goswami on July

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Singers

Mukesh

One of the pillars of Hindi film playback singing, Mukesh will always be remembered for his beautiful, soft voice. His voice had a unique emotive quality and unparalleled honesty. Early Life Mukesh Chand Mathur, known simply as Mukesh, Born on July 22, 1923, in Delhi. Mukesh’s journey into the world of music was one of

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Actors

Naseeruddin Shah

Writing anything about Naseeruddin Shah and his craft is not an easy task, and I will not waste my time searching for metaphors to describe him. He is a metaphor; he is Naseer. Early Life and Education Shah was born on July 20, 1950, in Barabanki, into the home of Aley Mohammed Shah and his

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Actors

Rishi Kapoor

The quintessential chocolatey hero, the ultimate lover boy, who gave love goals to a generation of youngsters and mesmerised the audience when he transitioned into a character actor later in his life. Some of his notable films were Bobby, Kabhi Kabhie, Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Karz, Prem Rog, Chandni, Agneepath,

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Actresses

Leela Chitnis

Leela Chitnis was a pioneering actress in Indian cinema, known for her versatility and grace. She appeared in films like “Kangan (1939),” “Bandhan (1940),” “Azad (1940),” and “Jhoola (1941)” as a heroine and “Shaheed,” “Awaara,” “Naya Daur,” “Sadhna,” “Dhool Ka Phool,” “Kohinoor,” “Kala Bazar,” “Gunga Jumna,” “Guide,” and many more as a mother. Early Life

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Musicians

Madan Mohan

No one can describe the legacy of Madan Mohan in words; only his work can reflect his genius. He mesmerised the music lovers with romantic anthems liek “Lag Ja Gale” and “Aap ki nazron ne sanmjha.” We cried litrally when he made “Ye duniya ye mahfil” and ‘”Aap Ke Pehlun Mein Aakar Ro Diye.” He

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Actresses

Uma Devi – Tuntun

Celebrated as the first female comedian in Indian cinema, Uma Devi aka TUN TUN was not only a legendary actress but also an accomplished singer. She is known for iconic songs like “Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon,” “Dil Ko Laga Ke Humne,” “Aaj Machi Hai Dhoom Jhoom Khushi Mein Jhoom,” and many more. Early Life and

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