Saeeda Khan – Setting a Man on Fire!
Saeeda Khan – My Most Embarrassing Moment HAVE you ever set a man on fire—a living man? Well, I have—as I realized with horror at that time. The assistant directors had insisted that it was only a...
View ArticleMadhubala (1950) – Review
When Ranjit made Jogan, the critics and the public gasped in wonder, not only as it’s breath taking beauty and it’s soul stirring saga, but also at the indisputable fact that it was Ranjit that had...
View ArticleGumrah (1963) – Review
WHAT happens when for certain humane considerations a girl marries a man she doesn’t love? What does the other man with whom she is truly in love do under the circumstances? How does the husband react...
View ArticleEk Raaz (1963) – Review
THE title “Ek Raaz” (a secret) naturally evokes our curiosity and we turn to the producers’ synopsis for a clue, and read: “Aroon’s parents were giving the best treatment to Kishore. They actually...
View ArticleBawre Nain (1950) – Review
It was Sir Walter Scott, I think, who said that “Love is Heaven and Heaven is Love”. Old sages and philosophers, poets and writers have all philosophized, sung and written about this “noblest of all...
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Neelam – Profile
Real Name – Leticia Ferns Profession – Actress Active Years – 1940s – 1950s Nationality – Indian Religion – Christian Ethnicity – Date of Birth – Date of Death – Debut Film – Chini Jadugar (1947) Last...
View ArticleVijayalakshmi – Profile & Filmography
Real Name – Kamla Verma, Profession – Actress Active Years – 1940s – 1970s Nationality – Indian Religion – Hindu Ethnicity – Date of Birth – Date of Death – Debut Film – Last Film – Significant others...
View ArticleSaiqa with dance director Hameed Chaudhary
Picture Details Date – Unknown. Related Category – Pakistani Film Industry Caption – Saiqa with dance director Hameed Chaudhary
View ArticleBela – Profile & Filmography
Real Name – Bela Pramanik Profession – Actress Active Years – 1950s Nationality – Indian Religion – Hindu Ethnicity – Date of Birth – Date of Death – Debut Film – Last Film – Significant others in the...
View ArticleRahguzar (1960) – Review
The two most remarkable characteristics of Zia Sarhady’s technique are realistic treatment of everyday life of common people and bold characterization. His first experiment, “Humlog” was an essay in...
View ArticleMaster Romi – Profile & Filmography
Real Name – Mohammed Salim Profession – Actor Active Years – 1950s Nationality – Indian Religion – Muslim Ethnicity – Date of Birth – Date of Death – Debut Film – Jhansi Ki Rani (1953) Last Film –...
View ArticleSadhana Shivdasani, R.K. Nayyar and Sanjeev Kumar at an event of the movie...
Picture Details Date – 1986. Related Category – Indian Film Industry Caption – Sadhana Shivdasani and her producer/director husband R.K. Nayyar with Sanjeev Kumar at an event of the movie Qatl (1986).
View ArticleBhagwan and others in Baghdad Ki Raaten (1962)
Picture Details Date – 1962. Related Category – Indian Film Industry Caption -Bhagwan and others in a still from Hindi film Baghdad Ki Raaten (1962)
View ArticleSuraiya, Nirupa Roy, Chand Usmani, Nimmi with Shakeel Badayuni
Picture Details Date – Unknown. Related Category – Indian Film Industry Caption – Nirupa Roy, Shashikala, Suraiya, Nimmi, Chand Usmani with Shakeel Badayuni.
View ArticleGhory – Profile, Interview and Filmography
Real Name – Nazir Ahmed Ghory Profession – Actor (Comedian) Active Years – 1930s – 1960s Nationality – Pakistani Religion – Muslim Ethnicity – Date of Birth – 11th August 1901 (Lahore, British India)...
View ArticleThree Cooper Sisters – Violet, Patience and Pearl (1932)
Picture Details Date – 1932 Related Category – Indian Film Industry, Pakistani Film Industry Contributed By – Sudarshan Talwar Caption – A bunch of beautiful blossoms. Three of the Cooper sisters –...
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Apradhi (1949) – Review
Apradhi (1949)N/A|Crime, Drama, Thriller|N/ARating: Metascore: N/AA husband suspects his wife of having an affair with a freedom-fighter in British-ruled India.Director: Yeshwant PethkarCreator:...
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Ghar Ki Izzat (1948) – Review
The Honor of the House (1948)136 min|N/A|N/A5.5Rating: 5.5 / 10 from 15 usersMetascore: N/AN/ADirector: Ram DaryaniCreator: K.S. Daryani (story)Actors: Gope, Jeevan, Dilip Kumar, Manorama This is...
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Char Din (1949) – Review
Char Din (1949)N/A|N/A|N/ARating: Metascore: N/AN/ADirector: M. SadiqActors: Om Prakash, Suraiya If the story of “Char Din” had been thoroughly criticized prior to its shooting we would have without...
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Toote Tare (1948) – Review
Toote Tare (1948)N/A|Drama|N/ARating: Metascore: N/AN/ADirector: HarishCreator: Sultan SiddiquiActors: Shamim, Mridula Rani, Harish, Kanhaiyalal The average Indian producer is a colossal ignoramus...
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