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.
Superstar of 40’s cinema, Swaran Lata was a celebrated actress known for her beauty and emotional acting. Some of her memorable movies include Ishara (1943), Rattan (1944), Laila Majnu (1945), Sham Savera (1946), Wamiq Azra (1946), Ghar Baar (1948), Sachai (1949), Pheray (1949), Heer (1955), and many more. Early Life Swaran Lata was born on
Dilip Kumar believed her "the finest actress of her generation." Nalini Jaywant was a celebrated actress known for her remarkable acting capabilities and otherworldly beauty. In a career spanning over two decades, Nalini captivated audiences with films like Behen, Anokha Pyar, Samadhi, Sangram, Shikast, Rahi, Railway Platform, Munimji, Kala Pani, and many more.
Known as the 'Master of Special Effects' in Indian cinema, Babubhai Mistry was a true innovator who brought the magic of visual effects to the silver screen at a time when technology was rudimentary
Versatile and bold, Mahie Gill has captivated audiences with her compelling performances, charismatic screen presence, and ability to portray diverse characters in Hindi and Punjabi cinema.
One of the finest performers of her generation, Richa Chadha is known and celebrated for her powerful performances and versatile roles. Over the years, she has carved a niche for herself with her bold choices and ability to bring depth to her characters in films like “Gangs of Wasseypur,” “Fukrey,” “Masaan,” “Sarabjit,” “Goliyon Ki Raasleela
A recipient of six National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards, Govind Nihalani is one of the greatest living filmmakers of India, especially known for his hard-hitting social dramas like Aakrosh, Ardh Satya, Party, Drohkal, Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa, Takshak, Deham, Dev, and many more. Particularly revered for his groundbreaking work in the parallel cinema
Great composer of the Indo-Pak subcontinent, Abdur Rasheed Attre, who is widely known as Rasheed Attre, was also a highly acclaimed singer-musician in his time. Early Life Rasheed Attre was born on February 15, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. His father, Khushi Mohammad, was a singer and musician, which exposed Rasheed to music from a young
Vani Jayaram, a tremendously talented singer, fondly referred to as the “Meera of Modern India,” started her career in 1971 and has spanned over five decades. Though Vani did not get her due in Hindi films, she found tremendous success in films of other Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, and Kannada. She did
The true queen of her era, Suraiya, is perhaps the last embodiment of a rare breed of actress—a singing star. In the early days of transitioning from silent films to “talkies,” where singing happened live on sets with musicians discreetly tucked away, the advent of playback singing marked a significant shift. Actors and actresses with
In the history of Hindi cinema, there are many films that not only entertained the masses but also left a deeper impact on society that will last forever. 1957 is the year when movies like Mother India, Naya Daur, and Pyaasa come out. These films not only mesmerize the audience but also leave a mark
