Dadasaheb Phalke – “The father of Indian cinema” and his full name is Dhundiraj Govind Phalke was born on April 30, 1870 in Nasik, Maharashtra. He studied at the Sir J.J. School of Arts, Bombay. After completing his studies at the J.J.School, he went to the Kala Bhavan in Baroda to learn photography, printing and magic. Beginning his career as a photographer in Godhra, he left his business after the death of his first wife and child [...]
Bhimsen Joshi is a leading Hindustani classical vocalist and is considered to be the torchbearer of the Kirana gharana. Born on February 14, 1922 in Gadag, Karnataka, Bhimsen’s father wanted him to concentrate on his studies and qualify as a doctor or an engineer, but Bhimsen Joshi was more attracted towards music. Bhimsen Joshi was deeply influenced by a recording of Abdul Karim Khan, the founder father of the Kirana gharana during his childhood. Bhimsen Joshi [...]
Allauddin Khan was a renowned classical musician of India. He played the sarod. Belonging to a genre of musicians who believed music to be a divine way to reach God, Allaudin Khan was born into a musical family in Brahmanbaria ( Bangladesh ). He took a liking to music at a very young age. However, his family never wanted him to become a musician, as it was not considered to be a respectable profession. At [...]
Anita Ratnam is one of India’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer. Trained in the classical dances of Kerala, Anita specializes in Bharatanatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniattam. Apart from being a dancer, she has exhibited her multi-dimensional skills as trans-cultural collaborator, TV personality, author, speaker, arts presenter and cultural activist. Anita Ratnam initial training was under Adyar K. Lakshmanan, after which Anita Ratnam received Rukmini Devi Arundale’s advanced training in ‘Kalakshetra’ where Anita Ratnam secured her post-graduate [...]
K.L. Saigal was a musical maestro of the Hindi film industry whose beautiful renditions of songs enchanted the audience with his melodious voice. Popularly known as Kundan Lal Saigal, Saigal was born on the 12th of April in the year of 1904 in Jammu. At the tender age of 12, Kundan Lal Saigal had cast a magical spell on Maharaja Pratap Singh with his enchanting musical rendition. During the later years of his life, Saigal moved [...]
Shahrukh Khan, also known as Shah Rukh Khan, is a famous film actor, television host, and film producer in India. Due to his immense popularity, he is frequently dubbed as the “King of Bollywood” or”King Khan”. Shahrukh Khan has acted in more than 80 Hindi films. He is known for being one of the most successful stars in the world. Early Life Of Shahrukh Khan Shahrukh Khan was born in New Delhi on November 2, [...]
Suresh Raina is an eminent player in the world of Cricket, Suresh Raina is an attacking left-handed middle-order batsman. A versatile person, Raina is known for his significant contributions in various fields. An occasional off-spin bowler, Raina is considered one of the best fielders in the world. Currently, Raina is the captain of Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he was the vice-captain of Chennai Super Kings. He made his One Day [...]
Clouds could not hide the glory of the Sun, Storms could not hinder the courage of a Woman. Mithali Dorai Raj is the captain and the skipper of Indian Women’s International Cricket team in Tests and ODI. The Indian Women’s Cricket team performed brilliantly in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017. Born in Jodhpur on December 3rd 1982 to Dorai Raj and Leela Raj she started to play the game at a tender age of [...]
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi is a former Indian Test cricketer who is also regarded as one of India’s greatest captain ever. Mansoor Ali Khan was born on 5th January, 1941 into the royal household of Pataudi, at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. His father, Iftikhar Ali Khan was the eighth Nawab of Pataudi, whom Mansur succeeded to become the 9th Nawab of Pataudi (junior). His mother, Sajida Sultan was the former “Begum of Bhopal”. Mansur Ali [...]
Harmanpreet Kaur made her One Day International debut in 2009 at the age of 20. She was part of the Indian’s Women’s Cricket team in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017. The Indian team performed brilliantly throughout 2017 Women’s World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeatable 177 runs off 115 balls against Australia in the semifinal of 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. She is the record holder of the highest individual score for India in [...]
