photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comSun, 29 Jun 2025 21:40:17 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/89670213.cmsPran Krishan Sikand is the quintessential villain of Bollywood cinema who worked in 350 movies for six decades, won many honours throughout his career, including the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Pran played a vast range of roles from hero, a villain, to character actor, but was best known for his bad guy roles. The industry called him Pran Sahab, while his catchphrase "Barkhurdaar" was immortalised in many movies.Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:50:23 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98013694.cmsMusic director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam was one of the last of the composers from the Golden Age of Hindi cinema. He continued giving music till 2016. Khayyam composed songs for over 50 movies. His music was light on the orchestration and imbued with romance and emotion. He had the special skill of tuning poetry into movie songs without losing the essence of the line. Always seen as the choice of refined producers, he composed many memorable songs that pleased listeners and critics alike. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:03:59 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97799451.cmsManorama played many roles throughout her acting career—she was a child artist, lead actress, vamp and character artist, especially comical ones. The actress nearly triumphed for almost six decades. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:49:03 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97585068.cmsRandhir Raj Kapoor is an actor, film producer and director who worked in Hindi cinema. He was an established actor of the 1970s and received two Filmfare Award nominations. The actor has worked in 45 movies up till now.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:51:52 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97379850.cmsSyed Amir Haider Kamal Naqvi was famously known as Kamal Amrohi. He was an Indian film director and screenwriter. He established Kamal Pictures (Mahal Films) in 1953 and Kamalistan Studio in Mumbai in 1958. Amrohi was also an Urdu and Hindi poet. His Hindi movies include 'Mahal' (1949), 'Pakeezah' (1972) and 'Razia Sultan' (1983).Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:13:52 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97173833.cmsBasu Chatterjee directed simple Bollywood romances and comedies—telling stories of regular middle-class men and women with humour and sensitivity. He is best known as the Middle-of-road or Middle Cinema filmmaker. Apart from Bollywood, Chatterjee has worked in Bengali cinema. He directed forty movies and seven TV series. Jeena Yahan (1979), Kamla Ki Maut (1989), Swami (1977), Rajanigandha (1974), Choti Si Baat (1976), Chitchor (1976) and Baton Baton Mein (1979) are some of his famous movies. While filmmakers showed dreams, he showed them a mirror image of their lives.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:33:48 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96966133.cmsMary Ann Evans (1908-1996), better known by her stage name 'Fearless Nadia', was Bollywood's first stuntwoman, appearing as lead actor in movies such as 'Hunterwali' (1935), 'Lutaru Lalna' (1938), 'Punjab Mail' (1939), 'Diamond Queen' (1940) and 'Jungle Princess' (1942) through the 1930s and 1940s, continuing into the 1950s.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:15:59 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96790248.cmsVeteran actor Saeed Jaffrey, who gave stellar performances in over 100 Bollywood movies spanning over five decades, including classics like 'Shatranj Ke Khilari' (1977), 'Masoom' (1982) and 'Chashme Buddoor' (1981), also left his mark in Hollywood and British movies. He was posthumously given the Padma Shri award in January 2016. Jaffrey is also the first Indian to receive the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to drama. Jaffrey wrote an autobiography, 'Saeed: An Actor's Journey' (1998).Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:19:57 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/88618502.cmsRajesh Khanna was the 1970s' original King of Romance. Besides his charming personality, romantic gestures and enchanting smile, one huge reason for Khanna's popularity was the chartbuster music in his movies. The actor won seven All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Awards and received ten nominations. He won four Best Actor Awards in the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and received 25 nominations. He won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards, one Filmfare Special Guest Actor Award in 1973, and received a Filmfare Special Award in 1991, after twenty-five years in the Hindi film industry. He received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th anniversary Filmfare Awards ceremony in 2005. He also received the IIFA Lifetime Achievement award in 2009.Fri, 30 Dec 2022 19:09:22 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96081593.cmsFarhat Ezekiel Nadira, known professionally as Nadira, worked in 250 movies in her lifetime. She is still remembered for her song, "Mud mud ke na dekh, mud mud ke...." in the movie 'Shree 420.' She was among the highest-paid actresses during her career, and was one of the first Indian actresses to own a Rolls-Royce.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:15:49 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/95909354.cmsMotilal was effortlessly natural. In his time, he was already the highest-paid male star in India. Motilal's acting chops were phenomenal for someone with no background in acting. He spoke like he was having a conversation with the audience. His naturalistic manner can seem contemporary even today. He was the darling of millions and climbed dizzying heights of stardom in a matter of years. Motilal starred in over sixty movies, with at least 30 in the lead.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:27:40 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/95737205.cmsThe multi-faceted talent—Kishore Sahu was a writer, director, actor, painter, novelist and film producer. His lean, agile look reflected his intellectual capacity that was powered by knowledge and wisdom. Sahu was always on the lookout for the next heroine for his movie. He launched actresses such as Bina Rai, Asha Mathur, and his daughter Naina Sahu under his production. Sahu appeared in twenty-two movies as an actor and directed twenty movies. His directorial venture, 'Kuwara Baap' (1942), was one of the winners of the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for Best Indian Films Award for best film in 1943. While 'Mayurpankh' (1954) entered the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. The movie was nominated for the Grand Prize of the Festival.Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:49:39 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/87360998.cms"Aye dil hai mushkil jeena yahan...," the iconic song from Guru Dutt’s 'CID' not only captures the spirit of the city of dreams but also the pertinency of actor Johnny Walker— Bollywood's favourite "drunk" comedian who was a teetotaller. Walker, who has acted in no less than 300 movies in his career, was known for his unconventional facial features, unique diction that made him the perfect fit for a drunk character. The actor played a drunkard in movies all his life without even touching a drop of alcohol in real life. In fact, many didn't even know his real name. Walker was given a new name after a popular whiskey brand. He is one of the few actors that never made loud or vulgar jokes or resorted to slapstick. Johnny's impeccable career proved that it was possible to be funny without being coarse. His memories will continue to be alive through his movies and songs. The actor is known for classics like 'Aar-Paar' (1954), 'Taxi Driver' (1954), 'Mr & Mrs 55' (1955), 'CID' (1956), 'Pyaasa' (1957), 'Naya Daur' (1957), 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' (1959), 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960) and 'Anand' (1971).Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:18:53 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/94780494.cmsAmitabh Bachchan is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. From earning a ₹500 salary once to a seven-figure salary today—the actor charges around ₹6 crores for a film, and he charges ₹5 crores for brand endorsements. His current net worth is Rs 3,396 crore. Bachchan has won four National Film Awards as Best Actor, the Dadasaheb Phalke's lifetime achievement award and many awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies. He has won sixteen Filmfare Awards and is the most nominated performer in any major acting category at Filmfare, with 42 nominations overall. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contributions to the arts. Furthermore, the Government of France honoured him with its highest civilian honour, the Knight of the Legion of Honour, in 2007 for his exceptional career in the world of cinema and beyond. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:49:24 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/94755790.cmsDirector's actor, writer's muse and poet's inspiration, Rekha has proved, time and again, that she is the true diva of Bollywood. She made news for her movies, fitness choices, performances, and even her rumoured relationships. She is one of the most enigmatic stars of Bollywood. Her charisma symbolised the picture of beauty and innocence. Rekha's strenuous makeover regime is reflected in her personal and professional sphere. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:30:52 +0530BCCL