Neeraj Pandey is one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive storytellers, known for crafting intelligent, high-stakes narratives rooted in realism, patriotism, and moral complexity. From hard-hitting thrillers to expansive espionage dramas, his work consistently blurs the line between fact and fiction, drawing inspiration from real-life incidents and institutions. Amid the Ghooskhor Pandat title controversy, we take a look at some of his past work

Naseeruddin Shah, who turns 75 today, tends to get more layered in both areas, although most performers and their styles evolve with time. He has a remarkable and captivating ability to blend in with his characters, whether they be multidimensional characters in crossover projects or the lead in countless parallel cinema classics.