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.
Parikshit Sahni, the son of great Balraj Sahni remains one of Indian cinema’s most underrated and under utilised actor. He is also a classic case of “remain in the shadow of his illustrious father.” Despite being a good actor himself he is never able to achieve the success Balraj Sahani enjoyed in his career. Early
Naughty, beautiful, innocent—we can call her by many adjectives; yesteryear actress Shakila was all that and much more. In her hey days, tabloids callled “Arabi Chehra (Arabian Beauty),” because of her sharp features. Some of her most memorable films include “Aar Paar (1954),” “C.I.D. (1956),” “Shriman Satyawadi (1960),” “China Town (1962),” and many more. Early
The quintessential comedian of Indian cinema Asrani, an actor of immense talent whose Hindi film career has spanned five decades, is also a director and, before that, an acting teacher. Asrani has played the lead, comedic, and supporting roles in over 450 Hindi and Gujarati films. Early Life and Education Asrani was born Govardhan Asrani
Nana Patekar is a one-of-a-kind actor/human being, immensely talented and unique in everything—approach, thought process, execution, and behavior—you can’t find a match for that. He stood out and alone. He always left us amused, confused, and very often in awe of him. Farmers will not see good days unless their produce gets a guaranteed price.
One of cinema’s greatest talents Sir Ben Kingsley is a celebrated English actor known for his extensive and diverse body of work in film, television, and theatre. With a career spanning over five decades, Kingsley has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Early
One of the most versatile and multi-talented actors of all time, Kader Khan was a legend who worked as an actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer who changed the way of film writing and doing comedy with his writing as well as his immense acting talent. Early Life Kader Khan was born in Kabul, Afghanistan,
Sir Anthony Hopkins is a legendary actor, and film-maker known for his extensive and diverse body of work in film, television, and theatre.
Mahipal was an iconic actor who made his mark in mythological, action advanture and fantasy films, during 1950s and 60s. Some of his most memorable films include Narasinha Avatar (1949), Aladdin Aur Jadui Chirag (1952), Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1954), Maya Bazaar (1958), Navrang (1959), Sampoorna Ramayana (1961), Zabak (1961), and Parasmani (1963). Tasweermahal is
Begum Para was a trailblazer personality known for her fearless choices and bold persona, both on and off-screen. She was also celebrated for her captivating beauty and uninhibited spirit as she redefined glamour during the 1940s and 50s. Early Life Begum Para was born Zubeda Ul Haq on December 25, 1926, in Jhelum, Punjab (now
It was the inaugural Miss India pageant in 1947, and a gorgeous model named “Esther Victoria Abraham” made history by winning the first-ever title. The crown and trophy were handed over by the then Chief Minister of Bombay, Morarji Desai, at Liberty Cinema. What makes it even more interesting is that she was 31 years
