Usha Mangeshkar
Usha Mangeshkar was a talented and versatile singer with a melodious voice but she did not get the success her older siblings enjoyed.
Singers
Filmmakers
Shyam Benegal
One of the greatest filmmaker from India Shyam Benegal is often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema in India. Benegal’s career spans over five decades, during which he has made iconic films like Ankur, Nishant, Manthan, Bhumika, Junoon, Mammo, Sardari Begum, Zubeidaa, and many more. Early Life Shyam Benegal was born on December 14,
Actresses
Rati Agnihotri
Known for her versatile acting skills, captivating screen presence, and timeless beauty, Rati Agnihotri entered the Hindi film scene with a bang. Her debut movie, the “cult-tragedy film Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981),” becomes a rage among youth. And Rati becomes the darling of the nation. The song “Solah baras ki bali umar ko salaam”
Review
Watch Before You Die
Jagte Raho (1956)
Raj Kapoor, the showman, was an artist who weaves magic through his camera. Kapoor the showman had a signature style – larger-than-life movies with grand sets and grander music. But his best work comes in low-key films. One of them is “Jagte Raho,” written by legendary Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Thespians Sombhu Mitra and Amit Maitra
Lyricists
Shailendra : The Massanger Of Hope
The poet of the people, Shailendra’s lyrics often spoke of the sorrows and struggles of everyday life, yet they also carried a message of hope and resilience. Through his songs, he brought literature closer to the masses and, in turn, elevated the cinematic experience to new heights of emotional and intellectual engagement. His family, hailing
Review
Teesri Kasam (1966)
"Teesri Kasam," the swan song of Shailendra, his life's ambition, and the only movie he produced.
Actresses
Smita Patil
One of the finest actresses of all times, Smita Patil's journey from a television newsreader to one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian film history is a tale of talent, determination, and passion for the craft of acting.
Actresses
Lakshmi
Hindi film lovers remembered her as the “Julie,” who mesmerised an entire generation with her beauty, charm, innocence, captivating screen presence, and intense acting. But the person who did that is not some ordinary actress; she is a legend, a veteran of 650 films who is the only person to win Best Actress Filmfare in
Artists
Rajinikanth
One of the biggest and most loved stars of all time, Rajinikanth is a legendary actor, film producer, and screenwriter who, in his career spanning over five decades, has done films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam.
Stories
Iconic Pairings: Dilip Kumar & Meena Kumari
Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, often hailed as the ‘Tragedy King’ and ‘Tragedy Queen’ of Indian cinema, surprised audiences with their cheerful roles in Azaad (1955) and Kohinoor (1960). Despite their reputation for intense and emotional dramas, the duo embraced a lighter side for these films. when an unknown printer took a galley of type