Satyajit Ray: (May 1921- April 1992)
Early Life & Background Satyajit Ray, born on May 2, 1921, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), came from a family whose ...
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Madhubala: (February 1933- February 1969)
Early Life & Background Madhubala, born as Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi on February 14, 1933, in Delhi, entered the world ...
R. D. Burman: (June 1939- January 1994)
Early Life & Background R. D. Burman aka Rahul Dev Burman, affectionately known as “Pancham,” was born on June 27, ...
Kishore Kumar: (August 1929- October 1987)
Early Life & Background Born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly on August 4, 1929, in the historic town of Khandwa in ...
Asha Bhosle: (September 1933- Present)
Early Life & Background Asha Bhosle was born as Asha Mangeshkar on September 8, 1933, in the small village of ...
Mohammad Rafi: The Voice of a Million Emotions (December 1924- July 1980)
Early Life of Mohammad Rafi – A Voice Born in a Small Village On a quiet night of December 24, ...
Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh: A Complete Guide to the Northern Pearl on India’s East Coast
Situated in the northeastern corner of Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam district is a vibrant blend of ancient history, rich cultural traditions, ...
Lata Mangeshkar: The Nightingale of India (September 1929- February 2022)
On a cool September morning in 1929, in a modest home in Indore, a baby girl was born who would ...
Meena Kumari: The Tragedy Queen of Indian Cinema (August 1933- March 1972)
Meena Kumari’s story is one wrapped in both dazzling stardom and deep, poignant tragedy—an iconic journey that continues to captivate ...
Nargis: The Graceful Soul of Indian Cinema (June 1929- May 1981)
Nargis, born Fatima Rashid on June 1, 1929, in Calcutta, was destined to become one of the most beloved actresses ...
