Remembering Asit Sen, the renowned Hindi film comedian of yesteryears, on his 30th death anniversary (18/09/1993). Born on 13 May 1917, Asit Sen was a multi-talented figure in the Hindi film industry, initially gaining recognition as a film director before becoming a celebrated comedian. Over the course of his four-decade…

Born on September 18, 1950, Shabana Azmi celebrates another year of a remarkable life and career in the Indian film industry. A celebrated actress with a versatile career spanning film, television, and theatre, Azmi has appeared in over 160 films. Her work primarily focuses on independent and neorealist parallel cinema…

Remembering Hindi & Bengali cinema actor Abhi Bhattacharya on his 30th death anniversary (11/09/93). He was a renowned actor in both Hindi and Bengali film industries. He gained fame for his performances in iconic movies from the 1950s and 1960s, including titles like Yatrik (1952), Jagriti (1954), Anuradha (1960), Subarnarekha (1965), and Amanush (1975). Over a career spanning four decades, he appeared in over 150 Hindi films and 21 Bengali films. He had the privilege of collaborating with some of India’s most distinguished filmmakers, such as Ritwik Ghatak, Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy, and Satyen Bose.

Remembering Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his 97th birth anniversary (03/09). Uttam Kumar, born as Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay on September 3, 1926, and passing away on July 24, 1980, was a multi-talented figure in Indian cinema. Widely revered as the Mahanayak, he was an actor, producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback…

Remembering #Sadhana Shivdasani, one of the most incredible and graceful actresses of Hindi cinema, on her 82nd birth anniversary (02/09). Sadhana was a prominent figure in Hindi cinema and is remembered as one of its most talented actresses. Known for her striking beauty and fashion-forward style, she earned the nickname…

The film’s production faced numerous challenges, including financial constraints and a largely inexperienced crew, and took almost three…

Remembering actor-filmmaker-screenwriter Kishore Sahu on his 43rd death anniversary (22/08/80). Remembering actor-filmmaker-screenwriter Kishore Sahu on his 43rd death anniversary (22/08/80). Kishore Sahu was a renowned figure in the Indian film industry, known for his roles as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. …

A pioneering figure in modern Indian theatre, he founded the “Little Theatre Group” in 1949, which later delved into political and radical theatre. His plays often reflected his Marxist ideologies. Beyond theatre, he graced over 100 Bengali and Hindi films, with iconic roles in movies like ‘Bhuvan Shome’, ‘Agantuk’, and ‘Gol Maal’. He was honored with the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1970 and received three Filmfare Best Comedian Awards. In 1990, he was bestowed the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for his lifetime contribution to theatre.

Jagdish Raj On the 10th death anniversary (28/07/13) of Jagdish Raj, we fondly remember the quintessential police officer of generations in Hindi cinema. Anyone who loves Hindi films knows Jagdish Raj, even if they may not be familiar with his name. Interestingly, Jagdish Raj Khurana also holds a Guinness World Record for being the most type-cast actor, having played a police inspector in a whopping 144 films! His first stint as a policeman was in Raj Khosla’s movie “C.I.D.”