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.
Fondly called Mauseeqar e Aazam, Naushad Ali was a legendary music composer known particularly for popularising the use of classical music in films. Despite having a career spanning over six decades, he only composed music for around 70 films. Despite this he widely regarded as one of the greatest music directors in the history of
Perhaps the most beloved personalities ever to grace the cinema, Mohammed Rafi remains a monumental figure in Indian music, celebrated for his versatility as a playback singer. His voice shaped Hindi cinema’s golden era, spanning nearly four decades. The man with “single expression” and many voices…! Salute to his “Smile” and the “Golden Voice”…! Early
The blue-eyed beauty of the 1980s and 90s, Preeti Sapru, the daughter of veteran actor D. K. Sapru, is known for her works as an actress, writer, and filmmaker in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Early Life Preeti Sapru was born on December 24, 1957, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. Her father, D.K. Sapru, was a
One of the biggest stars of 1980s and 90s Anil Kapoor stands as a veteran of Indian cinema, known for his versatility across Bollywood, international films, and television. With a career spanning over four decades, he has acted in more than 100 films and produced several projects. Early Life Anil Kapoor was born on December
On Rafi saab’s Birthday, take a look on what great people say about him. “Tu hi tha pyar ka ek saaz Nafrat ki is duniya meinganimat thi teri awaz, nafrat ki is duniya mein.”“Kehta hai koi dil gaya, dilbar chala gayaSaahil pukarta hai, samundar chala gayaLekin jo baat sach hai, woh kehta nahin koiDuniya se
Noor Jehan, the melody queen who captivated millions of music lovers in the subcontinent for over half a century, passed away in Karachi on December 23, 2000. On her death anniversary we are revisiting her rich life and legacy as a tribute. Dilip Kumar was a starstruck fan of hers, and so was the great
Master Manjunath is best known for his iconic role as Swami in the TV series Malgudi Days (1987) and in its film version, Swami And Friends. He also played the role of young Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in Amitabh Bachchan’s Agneepath (1990) Early Life of Master Manjunath Manjunath Nayaker was born on December 23, 1976, in
Perhaps the most recognized voice of the last century that brings joy into the lives of ordinary people belongs to Ameen Sayani.
Vasant Desai was one of the most accomplished music composers of the golden era of Hindi cinema. He was known for his classical-based, soulful music in films like “Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1953),” “Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955),” “Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959),” “Sampoorna Ramayan (1961), “Aashirwaa” (1968), and Guddi (1971). Early Life and Career Vasant
Writer, producer-director Veerendra, born “Subhash Dhadwal,” was one of the most popular actors in Punjabi cinema of his time. His looks resembled those of the legendary actor Dharmendra and were often mistaken for those of his brother “Ajit Singh Deol” or even a cousin of Dharam ji. Early Life and Career Veerendra, born Subhash Dhadwal,
