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.
Rekha Bhardwaj, born on January 24, 1964, is known for her soulful and distinctive voice, as well as her ability to sing difficult compositions with ease. She hails from Delhi and was educated at Hindu College, DU. What brought us together was music. And the fact that we were in the same college… What also
On Rafi saab’s Birthday, take a look on what great people say about him. “Tu hi tha pyar ka ek saaz Nafrat ki is duniya meinganimat thi teri awaz, nafrat ki is duniya mein.”“Kehta hai koi dil gaya, dilbar chala gayaSaahil pukarta hai, samundar chala gayaLekin jo baat sach hai, woh kehta nahin koiDuniya se
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
Ashok Kumar, born Kumudlal Ganguly on October 13, 1911, fondly called “Dada Mani,” was a trailblazing actor who brought natural acting to the forefront of Hindi cinema. His legacy extends from being the first superstar of the 40s and 50s black-and-white era as well as the first lead actor to play an anti-hero. Notably, he
Amar Singh Chamkila (21 July 1960 – 8 March 1988) was young, talented, and loved by the masses. People were mad about his music, but at the height of his career, Chamkila and his wife, Amarjot, were shot down, along with two members of their band. It was March 8, 1988, and he was only
Surinder Kaur, affectionately called “the Nightingale of Punjab,” was an iconic singer who is known for her songs like “Sadke sadke jandiya.” “Maavan ‘te dheean,” “Jutti kasuri,” “Madhaniyan,” “Ehna akhiyan ‘ch pavan kiven kajra’,” “Ghaman di raat,” and “Bajre da sitta.” when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make
There was no voice like that of Geeta Dutt—melodious, earthy, and with a sensuality that does not evoke lust but love, admiration, awe, and a deep yearning. At the same time, there was a sadness in that voice, the same sadness that Meena Kumari had. Anyway, both of them share much more than just a
If there is a story of how an ordinary person overcomes the difficulties of life and becomes extraordinary, it would have been the story of Saroj Khan. We know her as a legendary choreographer and teacher to some of the greatest dancers of Indian cinema, from Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit to Govinda and Aishwarya Rai,
Usha Uthup, born on 8 November 1947 into a Tamil Iyer family in Mumbai in 1947, is an Indian pop, jazz, and playback singer. Her remarkable journey is an open book to anyone who’s had the pleasure of witnessing her captivating performances. Her connection with luminaries like Mother Teresa is profound; she even performed at
