Turning 90 is a significant milestone, but for some, like filmmaker Shyam Benegal, it is just another day marked by daily routines and ongoing work commitments.Benegal was a pioneer of the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s, creating a body of work known for its realism and social commentary. December 14 also marks the 100th birthday of …
To mark the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Raj Kapoor, RK Films, Film Heritage Foundation, NFDC, NFAI and Cinemas are organising a festival titled 'Raj Kapoor 100 - Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman'. The festival will showcase Raj Kapoor’s most celebrated films: Aag Barsaat Awaara Shree 420 Jagte Raho Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai Sangam Mera …
Today marks the 100th birth anniversary of poet and lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri. Hasrat Jaipuri, who was recommended to Raj Kapoor by his father Prithviraj Kapoor, became a constant poetry provider in Raj Kapoor’s films. Hasrat Jaipuri wrote the timeless Mukesh number Duniya banaanewale kya tere mann mein samyee kahe ko duniya banyee and Lata Mageshkar’s Marey gaye gulfam for Teesri …
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