Acting
Suraiya
Born June 15, 1929 · Lahore, Punjab, British India
Died January 31, 2004 · aged 74
Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (June 15, 1929 – January 31, 2004), known by her mononym Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi and Urdu films from 1936 to 1964. Regarded among the finest and most accomplished actresses in the history of Indian cinema, as well as the first female star, she dominated the film industry between mid-to-late 1940s and early 1950s. She was the highe…
Known For
Dillagi · 1949Dillagi
★ 8.01949
MovieDramaFamily
Two lovers are separated by the girl's conniving uncle, who marries her off to another man. Heartbroken, the man wanders around aimlessly until a common friend decides to reunite the two lovers.
Duniya · 1949Duniya
★ 8.01949
MovieDramaRomance
Directed by S.F. Hasnain, Duniya (1949) is a classic social drama from the golden era of Indian cinema. It explores themes of justice, class struggle, and the moral complexities of the legal system.
Diwana · 1952Diwana
★ 8.01952
MovieRomance
A young prince named Ashok falls in love with a girl named Lali whom he encounters for the first time while hunting in a forest. Later on he learns that Lali belongs to a nomadic community that is at present, inhabiting his region. Ashok meets Lali again and both confess that they are in love with each other. In the meantime Lali's father, who is the head of his community, sends a man named Phulwa to look for her.
Lal Kunwar · 1952Lal Kunwar
★ 8.01952
MovieHorror
At midnight, a village magistrate (Jairaj) turns into a fanged killer in this cross between The Wolfman and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Yateem · 1945Yateem
★ 9.01945
Movie
A social drama centered on the life and struggles of an orphaned child. The film explore themes of vulnerability, resilience, the search for belonging, or the challenges faced by someone without familial support in society. It aim to evoke empathy and highlight societal responsibilities towards orphans.
Goonj · 1952Goonj
★ 7.01952
Movie
Goonj is a hindi film released in 1952.
Shair · 1949Shair
★ 7.01949
MovieRomance
A poet who has spent life in the village with his childhood sweetheart goes to Bombay to meet a fan of his who is also a popular radio singer.
Omar Khayyam · 1946Omar Khayyam
1946
Movie
The film depicts Omar Khayyam's life, including his rejection of dancer Mahru, which prompts her and rival Ghiyas Beg to persecute him. Despite exile and suffering, Khayyam persists in his humanitarian and scientific work. The plot concludes with his unjust conviction and death sentence for treason, followed by eventual vindication.















