Indian Artists & Celebrities
He is the quintessential common man. And he made his mark playing that role in a TV series that characterised The Times of India cartooning legend R.K. Laxman’s creation. Anjan Shrivastav was a public sector bank employee who lived and breathed theatre in the eighties when the role of the common man for the series … Read more
Of all the actress’ of Bollywood’s bouffant 70s era Jaya Bachchan (Bhaduri) would be the one voted; “Most Likely to be the Girl you Take Home to Meet Mom and Dad”. She has that genuine and sincere quality that the parent’s love to see. There is a fortitude and level-headedness in her gaze and demeanor. … Read more
Sensitive Indian actor in several films by Satyajit Ray and best known for his finely calibrated performance opposite Judy Davis in David Lean’s “A Passage to India” (1984). Banerjee began his career on the Calcutta stage as a child actor and appeared frequently in amateur theatrical productions. After attending university, he was introduced to director … Read more
Vinod Khanna is possibly the only male star in the Hindi film industry who forsook fame at the height of success. After a long string of hits in 1977-1978, Vinod was Amitabh Bachchan’s direct competitor in the superstar sweepstakes. He shocked filmdom and the public by announcing his retirement. Nonchalantly, he determinedly embarked on a … Read more
Aruna Irani was one of the undisputed queens of the item dance. With Helen and Bindu, Aruna ruled the Bollywood femme fatale roost playing the ‘bad girl’ as counterpoint to the movie’s demure heroine. As such Aruna could always be expected to provide a cleavage shot or two and at least one spicy item dance. … Read more