Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Remembering key milestones in Shyam Benegal’s journey in parallel cinema

Remembering key milestones in Shyam Benegal’s journey in parallel cinema

December 14, 2021

Dadasaheb Phalke award winner Shyam Benegal was born in Hyderabad during British Raj on December 14, 1934. He started his career with an advertisement agency in Mumbai as a copywriter but soon moved towards filmmaking. He is believed to be one of the founding members of parallel ...

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Devika Rani, the first lady of Indian cinema

Devika Rani, the first lady of Indian cinema

March 29, 2020

Devika Rani, the damsel who made her debut on the Indian silver screen in 1933, was known for boldness and a knack for perfection. The legendary actress shook the Indian cinema with her films that challenged patriarchy and the cringing hypocrisy of the society. It was a fine even...

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Soumitra Chatterjee: the first Indian actor to attain this French honour

Soumitra Chatterjee: the first Indian actor to attain this French honour

January 19, 2017

While many would know this veteran actor as the prime collaborator of Satyajit Ray, only a few might be aware of the fact that he is the proud recipient of the highest award of arts from the French government. The actor turns 82 today.

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