October 29, 2025
New Delhi
Actors

Milind Gunaji

Mostly remembered as the dashing villain of “Fareb,” singing “Ye Teri Annkhen Jhuki Jhuki,” and the lecherous Kali Babu of “Devdas,” Milind Gunaji is a versatile actor, model, television presenter, and author. Some of his notable films include Papeeha, Virasat, Godmother, and many more. Early Life and Career Milind Gunaji was born on July 23,

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Actresses

Sumitra Devi – The Beauty

One of the most beautiful actresses of all time, Sumitra Devi is widely considered an icon of both Bengali and Hindi cinema. She appeared in films like “Abhijog (1947),” “Devi Chowdhurani (1949),” “Mashal” (1950),” ‘”Deewana (1952),” “Mamta (1952),” ‘”Mayurpankh (1954),” “Dasyu Mohan (1955),” ‘”Saheb Bibi Golam (1956),” and “Ekdin Ratre.” Early Life and Career Sumitra

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Watch Before You Die

27 Down

Awtar Krishna Kaul’s “27 Down (1974)” stands as a singular achievement in Indian New Wave cinema. Released as his only directorial venture, the film adapts Ramesh Bakshi’s novel “Athara Sooraj Ke Paudhe.”  It is a poignant exploration of urban alienation, personal sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. The film delves into the complexities of

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Filmmakers

Awtar Krishna Kaul : Master of Hhuman Emotions

Awtar Krishna Kaul or AK Kaul remains a one-of-a-kind figure in Indian cinema, known for his sole directorial effort, “27 Down (1974).” In only one film he established himself as the master of human emotions and a prominent name in Indian New Wave Cinema. His brief career and untimely death cut short a promising trajectory

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Lyricists

Gopaldas Neeraj

One of the most celebrated poets and lyricists, Gopaldas Neeraj, was a luminary in the world of Hindi literature and cinema. Some of his best-known songs include “Karvan Guzar Gaya,” “Subah Na Aayi Sham Na Aayi,” “Shokhiyon Mein Ghola Jaye,” “Dil Aaj Shaayar Hai,” and many more. Early Life Gopaldas Saxena is famously known by

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Actors

Siddharth Ray

Siddharth Ray is best remembered as The sympathetic Inspector Karan Saxena, who was silently in love with Kajol’s character in Baazigar. One of the most promising talents, Siddharth Ray, left us at a young age, leaving behind some really good performances to cherish forever. Early Life Siddharth Ray, born Sushant Ray on July 19, 1966,

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Actresses

Priyanka Chopra

Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra is an actress, producer, singer, and philanthropist, who is known as one of the most influential and highest-paid actresses internationally. She was included in Time’s “100 most influential people in the world.,” Forbes’s list of “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women,” and “BBC’s 100 Women” list. Early Life and Career Priyanka

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Musicians

Snehal Bhatkar : Master of Grounded Melodies

Snehal Bhatkar was always remembered for his exceptional work in Hindi and Marathi film music. Some of his most famous songs include Kabhi Tanhaiyon Mein Yun Hamari Yaad Aayegi, Haal-E-Dil Unko Sunaana Tha, Rut Hai Suhani Baadal Chhaaye Re, Dil Ka Milna Mushkil Hai, and many more. Early Life and Career Snehal Bhatkar was born

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Filmmakers Writers

Sachin Bhowmick

Sachin Bhowmick was a prominent Indian screenwriter and director, known for his work in films like “Anuradha” (1960), “Brahmachari” (1968), “Aradhana” (1969), “Gol Maal” (1979), “Karan Arjun” (1995), and “Koi… Mil Gaya” (2003). Early Life and Career Sachin Bhowmick was born on July 17, 1930, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He pursued his education at

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Actresses Singers

Kanan Devi : First Bengali Superstar

Kanan Devi was among the early singing stars of Indian cinema and is credited popularly as the first superstar who came from Bengali cinema. Some of her notable films include “Vidyapati (1937),” “Mukti (1937),” “Sapera (1939),” “Street Singer (1939),” “Jawab (1942),” “Hospital (1943),” “Banphool (1945), and “Rajlakshmi (1946).” Early Life and Career Kanan Devi was

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