Even if she had played no other role other than the scheming Maya in Raj Kapoor’s masterpiece Shree 420 (1955), she …
Madhabi Mukherjee
Even if the only role she ever played was the title role in Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece Charulata (1964), Madhabi Mukherjee …
BR Chopra
It is to BR Chopra’s credit that he always attempted to make sensitive, socially relevant films, yet made sure his …
Kanan Devi
Kanan Devi was among the early singing stars and her singing style, usually in rapid tempo, was instrumental in some …
Balraj Sahni
Balraj Sahni is perhaps the best known film actor in India to emerge from the post World War II Left …
BN Sircar
Birendra Nath Sircar, or BN Sircar as he was better known, was the creator of the legendary New Theatres Ltd …
Mahesh Kaul
Mahesh Kaul was a prominent writer-director-actor, who worked in the Hindi Film Industry. Kaul was born on April 10, 1911 …
Savithri
Whenever a poll has been conducted to name the best actress ever in Tamil and Telugu cinema, one name has …
Suchitra Sen
Suchitra Sen was easily the most popular actress that Bengali Cinema has ever seen. Her ethereal beauty coupled with her …
P Bhanumathi
Paluvayi Bhanumathi, who was truly among the most multifaceted film personalities of South Indian Cinema. The ‘Grande Dame’ of Tamil …