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.
B. Saroja Devi, a towering figure in South Indian cinema, died today, July 14, 2025, in Bengaluru. She was 87 years old. The veteran actress passed away at her residence in Malleswaram due to age-related ailments, according to news agency PTI. Her death marks the end of a six-decade career that spanned Kannada, Tamil, Telugu,
Sumita Sanyal was one of the most prominant actresses of Bengali and Hindi films who is remembered for her beauty and grounded acting in films like Satyajit Ray’s Nayak (1966), Tapan Sinha’s Apanjan (1968), and Sagina Mahato (1970), as well as Hindi films Ashirwad (1968), Aanad (1971), and Guddi (1970). Early Life and Career Sumita
One of the most respected filmmakers in Indian parallel cinema MS Sathyu is a man of many talents. Besides being a filmmaker, he is a writer, theatre director, stage designer, art director, social commentator, and activist. Sathyu will always be remembered for his socially relevant films like “Garm Hava,” “Kanneshwara Rama,” “Chitegu Chinte,” “Bara,” “Galige,”
Writer, director, and ad filmmaker, Gauri Shinde is one of the most promising directors of her generation. She believes in addressing close-to-life topics in her films, like English Vinglish and Dear Zindagi. Early Life and Career Gauri Shinde was born on July 6, 1974, in Pune, Maharashtra. She did her schooling at St. Joseph’s High
If we talk about actors with the most commanding screen presence or even those who are experts in snatching the limelight in any scene, Veena would be at the top of the list. Who can forget Nawab Jan of “Pakeezah” or the Queen, mother of “Shatranj ke Khiladi,” who made actors like Ashok Kumar and
Actor and singer Arun Kumar Ahuja was the star of the 1940s, with important films like “Ek Hi Raasta,” “Aurat,” “Beti,” “Kanchan,” “Bhanvra,” “Savera,” “Chalis Karod,” “Ghunghat,” and many more. We also know him as the father of superstar Govinda. Early Life and Career Arun Kumar Ahuja was born Gulshan Singh Ahuja on January 26,
Raaj Kumar, known for his charismatic voice, commanding screen presence, and brooding personality, was an enigma. There are plenty of stories of his arrogance and high-handed nature in popular culture, but when you listen to people who know him, they will tell you the completely different side, which is that of a thorough gentleman, a
One of the most beautiful faces of 90s films and modelling, Anupama Verma is remembered as an actress who can’t capitalise on her fame and considerable talent but is always remembered as an exceptional beauty. Early Life and Career Anupama Verma was born on July 2, 1981, in New Delhi, India. Anupama’s journey into the
Ashalata Wabgaonkar was a legendary actress of Marathi and Hindi cinema and theatre, most remembered for her films like “Apne Paraye (1980),” “Ahista Ahista (1981),” “Ankush (1986),” and Marathi films like “Umbartha,” “Sutradhar,” and “Navri Mile Navryala.” Early Life and Career On July 2, 1941, Ashalata Wabgaonkar was born in Goa. Her early education took
After the golden era of Rafi, Kishore, and Mukesh, there was void in film industry. To fill the gap, came many singers in the 1980s who made a place in the hearts of music lovers. One of the most prominent from those was Mohammed Aziz. Aziz was known for his high vocal range and sang
