Remembering ‘immortal siren’ Kanan Devi, Indian Cinema’sfirst melody queen

18 July, marks the 34th death anniversary of Kanan Devi (1916–1992), Indian cinema’s original superstar. Blending magnetic glamour with a classically trained voice, the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee seamlessly bridged the silent and talkie eras. Her pioneering style paved the path for legendary singers like Lata Mangeshkar, shaping the blueprint of the modern Indian playback singer….

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Nostalgia: Why Taroon Kumar Bhaduri Felt “Ruined” On Amitabh And Jaya’s 1973 Wedding Day

The late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan wrote in his autobiography, that ‘In the Afternoon of Time, Jaya’s father, Taroon Kumar Bhaduri, had a somber reaction on the 1973 wedding day of Amitabh and Jaya Bhaduri. When congratulated, he reportedly responded that his family had been ruined.Jaya Bachchan corroborated that her father was initially hesitant and…

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Atmanirbhar Bharat on Track:PM Modi flags-off Hydrogen Powered train in Haryana

Prime Minister Modi flagged-off India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train in Haryana. Operating on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route, the 10-coach train uses advanced hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity onboard, producing zero carbon emissions and emitting only water vapour. The 89-km route features 12 intermediate stoppages: Jind City, Pandu Pindara, Lalit Khera, Bhambeva, Ishapur Kheri, Butana,…

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Composing the Silver Screen Queen: O.P. Nayyar’s Rhythm Behind Madhubala’s Magic

O.P. Nayyar and Madhubala were a formidable creative duo amidst Hindi cinema’s golden age. Their partnership spanned some of the most celebrated musical hits in Bollywood, blending Nayyar’s distinctive, rhythm-driven compositions with Madhubala’s timeless, on-screen charm.Notable films from their musical legacy include:Mr. & Mrs. ’55 (1955): The Guru Dutt directorial romantic comedy featured iconic, breezy…

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Nimrat Kaur admires Amitabh for punctuality and dedication

Renowned actress Nimrat Kaur deeply admired Legend Amitabh Bachchan’s punctuality and dedication. She lauded his unmatched humility, highlighting that regardless his towering status, he respects the crew’s time by arriving on set first, making their collaboration a truly precious and indescribable treat. The actress highlighted that an actor of Bachchan’s stature, with a career spanning…

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