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.
C. Ramchandra, a creative genius, initially pursued acting in the city of dreams but transitioned into a celebrated music director. C Ramchandra’s “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon, Zara Aankh Mein Bhar Lo Paani” is nothing less than another national anthem for the nation. His genius marked him as a pioneer, introducing diverse and trendsetting music
One of the most celebrated classical singers of modern times, Ustad Rashid Khan Sahab, was perhaps the most respected too. Apart from his extensive work in the field of classical music, he is also known for his popular film songs like “Aaoge Jab Tum O Sajna” and “Allah Hi Reham,” along with his classical renditions
Farhan Akhtar, renowned actor, filmmaker, writer, singer, and songwriter, celebrates his 50th birthday today. Farhan Akhtar, a multifaceted talent, has made a significant mark as a filmmaker. Known for his distinctive storytelling and directorial prowess, he achieved widespread acclaim with his directorial debut “Dil Chahta Hai” (2001), a coming-of-age classic with a unique storytelling perspective.
Mahendra Kapoor (9 January 1934 – 27 September 2008) was one of the greatest playback singerss of Hindi film industry. In a long and illustrious career of over four decades he sung thousands of songs, which are still admired by music lovers. Mahendra Kapoor was born in Amritsar, but soon moved to Bombay. From an
A music composer, record producer, singer, songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and philanthropist, Allah Rakha Rahman (born A. S. Dileep Kumar; 6 January 1967) was born in Madras (noe Chennai), Tamil Nadu, on 6 January 1967. He is a winner of six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe
Mahakavi Bharat Vyas was one of the greatest lyrisicts of Hindi cinema who gave us songs like Aa laut ke aaja mere meet, Yeh kaun chitrakaar hai, Ae maalik tere bande hum, Keh do koi na kare yahaan pyaar, Nirbal se ladaai balwan ki, Dil ka khillona haye toot gaya, Yeh maati sabhi ki kahaani
Gurdas Maan, perhaps the greatest punjabi singer of 21st century, has been responsible for taking punjabi music on world stage in an era when Disco and Western music was taking the world by storm. Born on January 4, 1957, at Giddarbaha, Faridkot in Punjab, Gurdas Maan is the son of Gurdev Singh and Tej Kaur.
Rahul Dev Burman, or R.D. Burman, affectionately called Pancham Da, was also called a maverick and musical wizard. Known to revolutionise Indian film music by introducing trends and tech of western music, he will always be remembered for his films like “Teesri Manzil,” “Caravan,” “Kati Patang,” “Amar Prem,” “Aandhi,” “Sholay,” “Ijaazat,” and “1942: A Love
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary vocalist and one of the foremost exponents of Hindustani classical music. Joshi’s powerful and emotive voice, coupled with his mastery of the Kirana gharana, garnered him immense recognition. His ability to connect with audiences on a profound level and convey the spiritual essence of his music made him a
Subhash Ghai, often called “Showman” for his larger than life musical extravaganzas, is an acclaimed filmmaker and writer who was born on January 24, 1945 in Nagpur, India. Subhash Ghai graduated in commerce from Rohtak, Haryana and then went to pursue his passion films graduation in Cinema from the Film and Television Institute of India,
