Khemchand Prakash

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Khemchand Prakash: The man who made Mahal (1949) immortal

Khemchand Prakash's innovations in music and his contribution to the pool of some of the best voices in music for Hindi cinema have to be seen to be believed. 

Dec 12 2018 — Shoma A Chatterji

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5 reasons Mahal made its way into the film buff's psyche: Kamal Amrohi centenary special

Mahal is considered Hindi cinema's first horror film. On Kamal Amrohi's birth centenary (17 January), we look at his first directorial and see what made the film the runaway success that it was.

Jan 17 2018 — Anita Paikat

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How Ashok Kumar helped many find their footing in Hindi cinema

As an actor and pioneer of early Hindi cinema, Ashok Kumar inspired and mentored many personalities along the way. On his 105th birth anniversary today (13 October), a look at a few lives and careers that he changed.

Oct 13 2016 — Sonal Pandya

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Meet the man who made Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar famous

Pavan Jha provided some interesting insight into the contribution of film composer Khemchand Prakash at the Lonavala International Film Festival of India. 

Sep 09 2016 — Keyur Seta