<p>Christopher Nolan's <em>Oppenheimer </em>is currently running in theatres worldwide. Starring Cillian Murphy in the lead, the film explores the life and times of J Robert Oppenheimer, American theoretical physicist who is remembered as 'father of the atomic bomb' for his contribution to the Manhattan Project. Not only is the movie a great biopic, it is also extremely entertaining, and many moments almost play like a thriller or even a horror movie. Biopics have long been revered as the lenses through which we glimpse the extraordinary lives of historical figures. Yet, more often than not, these films fall prey to the gravity of mere documentation, leaving audiences yearning for something more engaging. However, like <em>Oppenheimer</em>, there are many biopics who are the best of both worlds. Here are 10 of those.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oppenheimer-review-nolans-visually-stunning-epic-fuses-genius-and-guilt-618110"><em>Oppenheimer </em>review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt</a></strong></p>

<p>Note: These biopics have been chosen for their entertainment value, and I acknowledge many of these are not historically accurate. But then movies are movies, and documentaries are documentaries.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong><em>The Imitation Game</em> (2014)</strong></h2>

<p><em>The Imitation Game </em>ingeniously catapults us into the enigmatic world of Alan Turing, a codebreaker whose genius carved an indelible mark on World War II history. Benedict Cumberbatch's fantastic performance transcends the conventional boundaries of the genre, skilfully intertwining Turing's personal struggles with his intellectual brilliance.</p>

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<h2><strong><em>A Beautiful Mind</em> (2001)</strong></h2>

<p><em>A Beautiful Mind</em> dauntlessly navigates the labyrinthine landscape of Nobel laureate John Nash's mind. Russell Crowe's mesmerising portrayal draws us into the chaotic universe of a mathematician grappling with schizophrenia, transforming his journey into an extraordinary tale of triumph over adversity.</p>

<h2><strong><em>Darkest Hour</em> (2017)</strong></h2>

<p><em>Darkest Hour</em> unfurls a breathtaking spectacle of leadership and vulnerability as Gary Oldman metamorphoses into the indomitable Winston Churchill. The film's visceral depiction of Churchill's early days as Prime Minister during World War II ignites a flame of fascination, revealing the human behind him. Of course, it glorifies a man who had racist views and was at least partly responsible for the Bengal famine of 1943, but it is undeniably entertaining.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong><em>Frida</em> (2002)</strong></h2>

<p>In <em>Frida</em>, Salma Hayek's fiery portrayal captures the essence of renowned artist Frida Kahlo, transcending the canvas and painting a vivid portrait of her tumultuous life and unwavering passion for self-expression. The film stands as a testament to the profound impact of resilience and artistic vision.</p>

<h2><strong><em>The Theory of Everything</em> (2014)</strong></h2>

<p><em>The Theory of Everything</em> dazzles as Eddie Redmayne's Oscar-winning performance breathes life into the late extraordinary physicist, Stephen Hawking. Witnessing the transformation from a healthy young man to a boundless scientific mind, we are enraptured by the boundless power of love and determination.</p>

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<h2><strong><em>Gandhi</em> (1982)</strong></h2>

<p>Sir Ben Kingsley's commanding portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in <em>Gandhi</em>&nbsp;illuminates the reverberating echoes of the nonviolent struggle for India's independence. The film reverently captures Gandhi's unwavering commitment to social justice, leaving audiences inspired by the potential for transformation through peaceful means. The movie may be a little too adoring towards its subject, though.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-cillian-murphys-top-five-performances-including-oppenheimer-620521">Cillian Murphy's top five performances, including <em>Oppenheimer</em></a></strong></p>

<h2><strong><em>Malcolm X</em> (1992)</strong></h2>

<p>In <em>Malcolm X</em>, Denzel Washington's electrifying presence ignites the screen, chronicling the metamorphosis of a street hustler into a passionate advocate for black empowerment. The biopic fearlessly confronts the complexities of Malcolm X's beliefs, provoking contemplation on the power of change and personal growth.</p>

<h2><strong><em>The Iron Lady</em> (2011)</strong></h2>

<p>Meryl Streep delivers an Oscar-winning performance as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, exploring her rise to power and the challenges she faced as a strong-willed female leader in a male-dominated political landscape.</p>

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<h2><strong><em>Capote</em> (2005)</strong></h2>

<p>Philip Seymour Hoffman's masterful rendition in&nbsp;<em>Capote </em>breathes life into the intriguing author Truman Capote. Weaving the threads of emotion, intellect, and obsession, the film constructs an alluring portrait of the man behind the groundbreaking work, <em>In Cold Blood.</em></p>

<h2><strong><em>Schindler's List</em> (1993)</strong></h2>

<p>Finally, Schindler's List&nbsp;emerges as a haunting masterpiece, captivating audiences with the riveting tale of Oskar Schindler, a man driven by profit transformed into a righteous savior. Liam Neeson's portrayal immerses us in the depths of human compassion amidst the horrors of the Holocaust, stirring our souls with hope and humility.</p>

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Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer is currently running in theatres worldwide. Starring Cillian Murphy in the lead, the film explores the life and times of J Robert Oppenheimer, American theoretical physicist who is remembered as 'father of the atomic bomb' for his contribution to the Manhattan Project.

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer is currently running in theatres worldwide. Starring Cillian Murphy in the lead, the film explores the life and times of J Robert Oppenheimer, American theoretical physicist who is remembered as 'father of the atomic bomb' for his contribution to the Manhattan Project. Not only is the movie a great biopic, it is also extremely entertaining, and many moments almost play like a thriller or even a horror movie. Biopics have long been revered as the lenses through which we glimpse the extraordinary lives of historical figures. Yet, more often than not, these films fall prey to the gravity of mere documentation, leaving audiences yearning for something more engaging. However, like Oppenheimer, there are many biopics who are the best of both worlds. Here are 10 of those. Also Read: Oppenheimer review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt Note: These biopics have been chosen for their entertainment value, and I acknowledge many of these are not historically accurate. But then movies are movies, and documentaries are documentaries. The Imitation Game (2014) The Imitation Game ingeniously catapults us into the enigmatic world of Alan Turing, a codebreaker whose genius carved an indelible mark on World War II history. Benedict Cumberbatch's fantastic performance transcends the conventional boundaries of the genre, skilfully intertwining Turing's personal struggles with his intellectual brilliance. A Beautiful Mind (2001) A Beautiful Mind dauntlessly navigates the labyrinthine landscape of Nobel laureate John Nash's mind. Russell Crowe's mesmerising portrayal draws us into the chaotic universe of a mathematician grappling with schizophrenia, transforming his journey into an extraordinary tale of triumph over adversity. Darkest Hour (2017) Darkest Hour unfurls a breathtaking spectacle of leadership and vulnerability as Gary Oldman metamorphoses into the indomitable Winston Churchill. The film's visceral depiction of Churchill's early days as Prime Minister during World War II ignites a flame of fascination, revealing the human behind him. Of course, it glorifies a man who had racist views and was at least partly responsible for the Bengal famine of 1943, but it is undeniably entertaining. Frida (2002) In Frida, Salma Hayek's fiery portrayal captures the essence of renowned artist Frida Kahlo, transcending the canvas and painting a vivid portrait of her tumultuous life and unwavering passion for self-expression. The film stands as a testament to the profound impact of resilience and artistic vision. The Theory of Everything (2014) The Theory of Everything dazzles as Eddie Redmayne's Oscar-winning performance breathes life into the late extraordinary physicist, Stephen Hawking. Witnessing the transformation from a healthy young man to a boundless scientific mind, we are enraptured by the boundless power of love and determination. Gandhi (1982) Sir Ben Kingsley's commanding portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi illuminates the reverberating echoes of the nonviolent struggle for India's independence. The film reverently captures Gandhi's unwavering commitment to social justice, leaving audiences inspired by the potential for transformation through peaceful means. The movie may be a little too adoring towards its subject, though. Also Read: Cillian Murphy's top five performances, including Oppenheimer Malcolm X (1992) In Malcolm X, Denzel Washington's electrifying presence ignites the screen, chronicling the metamorphosis of a street hustler into a passionate advocate for black empowerment. The biopic fearlessly confronts the complexities of Malcolm X's beliefs, provoking contemplation on the power of change and personal growth. The Iron Lady (2011) Meryl Streep delivers an Oscar-winning performance as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, exploring her rise to power and the challenges she faced as a strong-willed female leader in a male-dominated political landscape. Capote (2005) Philip Seymour Hoffman's masterful rendition in Capote breathes life into the intriguing author Truman Capote. Weaving the threads of emotion, intellect, and obsession, the film constructs an alluring portrait of the man behind the groundbreaking work, In Cold Blood. Schindler's List (1993) Finally, Schindler's List emerges as a haunting masterpiece, captivating audiences with the riveting tale of Oskar Schindler, a man driven by profit transformed into a righteous savior. Liam Neeson's portrayal immerses us in the depths of human compassion amidst the horrors of the Holocaust, stirring our souls with hope and humility. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Friends, family and colleagues of British scientist Stephen Hawking will gather Saturday to pay their respects at his private funeral in Cambridge, where he spent most of his extraordinary life.</p>

<p>Hawking, who died on March 14 at the age of 76, was famously an atheist but his children Lucy, Robert and Tim have chosen the town's university church, St Mary the Great, to say their farewell.</p>

<p>"Our father's life and work meant many things to many people, both religious and non-religious. So, the service will be both inclusive and traditional, reflecting the breadth and diversity of his life," they have said.</p>

<p>Tributes poured in from around the world upon Hawking's death, from Queen Elizabeth II to NASA, reflecting his huge impact as a physicist and an inspiration, in his refusal to give up in the face of physical disability.</p>

<p>But the service at St Mary church -- a short distance from Gonville and Caius College where Hawking worked for more than 50 years -- will only be open to those who knew him, followed by a private reception at Trinity College.</p>

<p>A wider audience will attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey in London on June 15, where Hawking's remains will be buried near the grave of another legendary scientist, Isaac Newton.</p>

<p>Ahead of the funeral, Gonville and Caius College released new black and white photographs of Hawking taken in 1961 at a summer school for young astrophysicists at a castle in Sussex, southern England, when he was 19.</p>

<p>They showed him playing croquet and in a sailing dinghy, two years before he began experiencing the first symptoms of the motor neurone disease that would later leave him almost completely paralysed.</p>

<p>Fellow students contacted by the college recalled his left-wing views and his mischievous sense of humour, with one describing how he replaced the Royal Navy flag on the castle flagpole with the Communist hammer and sickle.</p>

<p>Hawking defied predictions that he would only live for a few years, although his rare condition -- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- gradually robbed him of mobility.</p>

<p>He was confined to a wheelchair, almost completely paralysed and unable to speak except through his trademark voice synthesiser.</p>

<p>But the illness did nothing to dull his mind, and Hawking became one of the world's best-known and most inspiring scientists, known for his brilliance and his wit.</p>

<p>His work focused on bringing together relativity -- the nature of space and time -- and quantum theory -- how the smallest particles behave -- to explain the creation of the Universe and how it is governed.</p>

<p>But he was also a global star -- his 1988 book "A Brief History of Time" was an unlikely worldwide bestseller, and he appeared as himself in TV shows from "The Simpsons" to "Star Trek: The Next Generation".</p>

<p>Born on January 8, 1942 -- 300 years to the day after the death of the father of modern science, Galileo Galilei -- Hawking died in his home in Cambridge on the 139th anniversary of the birth of Albert Einstein.</p>

<p>After taking his undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford, he moved to Cambridge for his doctorate and stayed there for the rest of his career.</p>

<p>Hawking's family has asked six college porters, many of whom provided support for Hawking when he visited for dinners and other events, to carry his coffin.</p>


Tributes poured in from around the world upon Hawking's death, from Queen Elizabeth II to NASA, reflecting his huge impact as a physicist and an inspiration

Friends, family and colleagues of British scientist Stephen Hawking will gather Saturday to pay their respects at his private funeral in Cambridge, where he spent most of his extraordinary life. Hawking, who died on March 14 at the age of 76, was famously an atheist but his children Lucy, Robert and Tim have chosen the town's university church, St Mary the Great, to say their farewell. "Our father's life and work meant many things to many people, both religious and non-religious. So, the service will be both inclusive and traditional, reflecting the breadth and diversity of his life," they have said. Tributes poured in from around the world upon Hawking's death, from Queen Elizabeth II to NASA, reflecting his huge impact as a physicist and an inspiration, in his refusal to give up in the face of physical disability. But the service at St Mary church -- a short distance from Gonville and Caius College where Hawking worked for more than 50 years -- will only be open to those who knew him, followed by a private reception at Trinity College. A wider audience will attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey in London on June 15, where Hawking's remains will be buried near the grave of another legendary scientist, Isaac Newton. Ahead of the funeral, Gonville and Caius College released new black and white photographs of Hawking taken in 1961 at a summer school for young astrophysicists at a castle in Sussex, southern England, when he was 19. They showed him playing croquet and in a sailing dinghy, two years before he began experiencing the first symptoms of the motor neurone disease that would later leave him almost completely paralysed. Fellow students contacted by the college recalled his left-wing views and his mischievous sense of humour, with one describing how he replaced the Royal Navy flag on the castle flagpole with the Communist hammer and sickle. Hawking defied predictions that he would only live for a few years, although his rare condition -- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- gradually robbed him of mobility. He was confined to a wheelchair, almost completely paralysed and unable to speak except through his trademark voice synthesiser. But the illness did nothing to dull his mind, and Hawking became one of the world's best-known and most inspiring scientists, known for his brilliance and his wit. His work focused on bringing together relativity -- the nature of space and time -- and quantum theory -- how the smallest particles behave -- to explain the creation of the Universe and how it is governed. But he was also a global star -- his 1988 book "A Brief History of Time" was an unlikely worldwide bestseller, and he appeared as himself in TV shows from "The Simpsons" to "Star Trek: The Next Generation". Born on January 8, 1942 -- 300 years to the day after the death of the father of modern science, Galileo Galilei -- Hawking died in his home in Cambridge on the 139th anniversary of the birth of Albert Einstein. After taking his undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford, he moved to Cambridge for his doctorate and stayed there for the rest of his career. Hawking's family has asked six college porters, many of whom provided support for Hawking when he visited for dinners and other events, to carry his coffin.

Family, friends bid farewell to Stephen Hawking

<p>British scientist Professor Stephen Hawking has passed away, a family spokesman confirmed today.</p>

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<p>The 76-year-old legendary scientist&nbsp;made breakthrough contribution and exploration in the areas of theoretical cosmology. He focused on the evolution of the universe as governed by the laws of general relativity.</p>

<p>Also known for his extensive work in the study of black holes,&nbsp;Professor Stephen Hawking made watershed contributions in facilitating a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the universe.</p>

<p>Some of his most notable and significant breakthroughs in the world of physics are listed below:</p>

<p>-- Cosmological singularity theorems, showing the inevitability of the Big Bang and a beginning in time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-- Black hole horizons and uniqueness and discovering the event horizon.</p>

<p>-- Black hole radiation and laws of thermodynamics.</p>

<p>-- Quantum fluctuations as primordial seeds for large-scale structure.</p>

<p>-- He also proved that quiescent black holes must be axisymmetric.</p>

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<p>Professor Stephen William Hawking was born on 8th January 1942 in Oxford, United Kingdom. In 1974 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). Hawking was also announced as one of the winners of the Fundamental Physics Prize, one of the most prestigious awards&nbsp;in the field of science.</p>

<p>Hawking was diagnosed with an early-onset of a slow-progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The disease is known to damage motor system in the body and is alternatively known as motor neurone disease or Lou Gehrig&#39;s disease</p>

<p>According to reports, Hawking passed away peacefully at his residence in Cambridge, UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Professor Hawking&#39;s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim released a statement expressing their deep sadness.</p>

<p>&quot;He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world. He once said, &#39;It would not be much of a universe if it wasn&#39;t home to the people you love.&#39; We will miss him forever,&quot; the statement read.&nbsp;<br />
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According to reports, Hawking passed away peacefully at his residence in Cambridge, UK

British scientist Professor Stephen Hawking has passed away, a family spokesman confirmed today. × The 76-year-old legendary scientist made breakthrough contribution and exploration in the areas of theoretical cosmology. He focused on the evolution of the universe as governed by the laws of general relativity. Also known for his extensive work in the study of black holes, Professor Stephen Hawking made watershed contributions in facilitating a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the universe. Some of his most notable and significant breakthroughs in the world of physics are listed below: -- Cosmological singularity theorems, showing the inevitability of the Big Bang and a beginning in time. -- Black hole horizons and uniqueness and discovering the event horizon. -- Black hole radiation and laws of thermodynamics. -- Quantum fluctuations as primordial seeds for large-scale structure. -- He also proved that quiescent black holes must be axisymmetric. Sad to hear of the passing of scientist Stephen Hawking. His brilliant mind made our world and our universe a less mysterious place. And his courage and resilience will remain an inspiration for generations #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 14, 2018 × Professor Stephen William Hawking was born on 8th January 1942 in Oxford, United Kingdom. In 1974 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). Hawking was also announced as one of the winners of the Fundamental Physics Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science. Hawking was diagnosed with an early-onset of a slow-progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The disease is known to damage motor system in the body and is alternatively known as motor neurone disease or Lou Gehrig's disease According to reports, Hawking passed away peacefully at his residence in Cambridge, UK. Professor Hawking's children, Lucy, Robert and Tim released a statement expressing their deep sadness. "He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world. He once said, 'It would not be much of a universe if it wasn't home to the people you love.' We will miss him forever," the statement read.

Video: Legendary scientist Stephen Hawking dies at 76

<p>He may have been a genius physicist, but Stephen Hawking&#39;s popularity transcended beyond science. The physicist, who died on Wednesday morning, at the age of 76 influenced and inspired generations of not such scientists but also filmmakers, musicians and even authors.&nbsp;<br />
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Most would remember Hawkings&#39; biopic, <em>The Theory Of Everything </em>(2014) as a fitting tribute to his life and achievements. Interestingly Hawkings himself made appearances in TV shows, advertisements and even songs much before the film came into being.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>In films</strong><br />
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Eddie Redmayne&#39;s stellar performance in <em>The Theory Of Everything</em>, as the scientist who was diagnosed with &nbsp;amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a form of motor neurone disease that attacks the nerves controlling voluntary movement at the age of 21, not only won the actor an Oscar that year, but it also highlighted Hawkings and his first wife Jane&#39;s love story and how the couple struggled to live a normal life amid the disease that slowly degenerated Hawkings ability to move and later even speak.&nbsp;<br />
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The film, considered one of Redmayne&#39;s best work till date, won critical acclaim and even got the nod of approval from the physicist himself.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hawking&#39;s life and extraordinary work were documented in a 1991 documentary in the aptly titled &nbsp;<em>A Brief History Of Time</em>. The film, by Errol Morris, was based on the book by the same name written by Hawkings and explained the fundamental theories of the universe&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>In music</strong><br />
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Singer, musician David Gilmour used Hawking&#39;s voice, rather his computer-generated voice, for his song <em>Keep Talking</em> from Pink Floyd&rsquo;s album Division Bell. Hawkins&#39; taste in music inspired German composer Rolf Riehm&rsquo;s 2011 piece Hawking. Riehm stated that his piece was inspired by a photo of Hawking sitting in front of a starry night sky.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>In TV series</strong><br />
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One of the most popular series of our times, <em>The Big Bang Theory</em>, often gave Hawking&#39;s references in the show. A show about a bunch of scientists (read geeks), it had Hawkings and his work as the fulcrum of the narrative. Hawkings himself, in fact, appeared in one of the episodes of the show - reviewing Jim Parsons&rsquo;s character Sheldon&rsquo;s paper on the Higgs boson.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Hawkings was a key character in one of <em>The Simpson&#39;</em>s episode called <em>They Saved Lisa&rsquo;s Brain</em> which aired in 1999. &nbsp;The episode helped him cement his cult status- complete with his personalised figurine- and he appeared in three other occasions on the popular series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hawkings was also seen Matt Groening&rsquo;s animated hit, <em>Futurama</em>, and he even appeared as his own hologram in a 1993 episode of <em>Star Trek: The Next Generation</em>, playing poker with Einstein and Newton.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>In books</strong><br />
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His 1988 book <em>A Brief History of Time</em>&nbsp;sought to explain to non-scientists the fundamental theories of the universe and it became an international bestseller, bringing him global acclaim.</p>

<p>It was followed in 2001 by <em>The Universe in a Nutshell</em>.</p>

<p>In 2007, Hawking published a children&#39;s book, <em>George&#39;s Secret Key to the Universe</em>, with his daughter, Lucy, seeking to explain the workings of the solar system, asteroids, his pet subject of black holes and other celestial bodies.</p>


Stephen Hawking's work and life influenced generations of people.

He may have been a genius physicist, but Stephen Hawking's popularity transcended beyond science. The physicist, who died on Wednesday morning, at the age of 76 influenced and inspired generations of not such scientists but also filmmakers, musicians and even authors. Most would remember Hawkings' biopic, The Theory Of Everything (2014) as a fitting tribute to his life and achievements. Interestingly Hawkings himself made appearances in TV shows, advertisements and even songs much before the film came into being. In films Eddie Redmayne's stellar performance in The Theory Of Everything, as the scientist who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a form of motor neurone disease that attacks the nerves controlling voluntary movement at the age of 21, not only won the actor an Oscar that year, but it also highlighted Hawkings and his first wife Jane's love story and how the couple struggled to live a normal life amid the disease that slowly degenerated Hawkings ability to move and later even speak. The film, considered one of Redmayne's best work till date, won critical acclaim and even got the nod of approval from the physicist himself. Hawking's life and extraordinary work were documented in a 1991 documentary in the aptly titled A Brief History Of Time. The film, by Errol Morris, was based on the book by the same name written by Hawkings and explained the fundamental theories of the universe In music Singer, musician David Gilmour used Hawking's voice, rather his computer-generated voice, for his song Keep Talking from Pink Floyd’s album Division Bell. Hawkins' taste in music inspired German composer Rolf Riehm’s 2011 piece Hawking. Riehm stated that his piece was inspired by a photo of Hawking sitting in front of a starry night sky. In TV series One of the most popular series of our times, The Big Bang Theory, often gave Hawking's references in the show. A show about a bunch of scientists (read geeks), it had Hawkings and his work as the fulcrum of the narrative. Hawkings himself, in fact, appeared in one of the episodes of the show - reviewing Jim Parsons’s character Sheldon’s paper on the Higgs boson. Hawkings was a key character in one of The Simpson's episode called They Saved Lisa’s Brain which aired in 1999. The episode helped him cement his cult status- complete with his personalised figurine- and he appeared in three other occasions on the popular series. Hawkings was also seen Matt Groening’s animated hit, Futurama, and he even appeared as his own hologram in a 1993 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, playing poker with Einstein and Newton. In books His 1988 book A Brief History of Time sought to explain to non-scientists the fundamental theories of the universe and it became an international bestseller, bringing him global acclaim. It was followed in 2001 by The Universe in a Nutshell. In 2007, Hawking published a children's book, George's Secret Key to the Universe, with his daughter, Lucy, seeking to explain the workings of the solar system, asteroids, his pet subject of black holes and other celestial bodies.

Films, Music, TV series: Stephen Hawking's influence transcended beyond science

<p>Legendary scientist and physicist Stephen Hawking <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/british-scientist-stephen-hawking-passes-away-35749">passed away earlier today at the age of 76</a>. Hawking was diagnosed with a degenerative ailment that damages the body&#39;s motor system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The demise of the century&#39;s greatest genius has saddened people across the world with condolences pouring in from all across.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Ram Nath Kovind described Hawking as a &quot;brilliant mind&quot; and dedicated a tweet in his memory.</p>

<p>&quot;Sad to hear of the passing of scientist Stephen Hawking. His brilliant mind made our world and our universe a less mysterious place. And his courage and resilience will remain an inspiration for generations,&quot; the President tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sad to hear of the passing of scientist Stephen Hawking. His brilliant mind made our world and our universe a less mysterious place. And his courage and resilience will remain an inspiration for generations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PresidentKovind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PresidentKovind</a></p>
&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/973777063600680961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s tweet followed where he noted that Hawking&#39;s &quot;grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world&quot;.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Professor Stephen Hawking was an outstanding scientist and academic. His grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world. His demise is anguishing. Professor Hawking&rsquo;s pioneering work made our world a better place. May his soul rest in peace.</p>
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<p>Born on 8th January 1942 in Oxford, United Kingdom, Professor Stephen William Hawking was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1976. He was also announced as one of the winners of the Fundamental Physics Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science.</p>

<p>Hawking will always be remembered for his mammoth contribution in the understanding of the universe, Black Holes among others.&nbsp;</p>


President Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted describing Hawking as a 'brilliant mind'

Legendary scientist and physicist Stephen Hawking passed away earlier today at the age of 76. Hawking was diagnosed with a degenerative ailment that damages the body's motor system. The demise of the century's greatest genius has saddened people across the world with condolences pouring in from all across. President Ram Nath Kovind described Hawking as a "brilliant mind" and dedicated a tweet in his memory. "Sad to hear of the passing of scientist Stephen Hawking. His brilliant mind made our world and our universe a less mysterious place. And his courage and resilience will remain an inspiration for generations," the President tweeted. Sad to hear of the passing of scientist Stephen Hawking. His brilliant mind made our world and our universe a less mysterious place. And his courage and resilience will remain an inspiration for generations #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 14, 2018 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet followed where he noted that Hawking's "grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world". Professor Stephen Hawking was an outstanding scientist and academic. His grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world. His demise is anguishing. Professor Hawking’s pioneering work made our world a better place. May his soul rest in peace. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 14, 2018 × Born on 8th January 1942 in Oxford, United Kingdom, Professor Stephen William Hawking was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1976. He was also announced as one of the winners of the Fundamental Physics Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science. Hawking will always be remembered for his mammoth contribution in the understanding of the universe, Black Holes among others.

Hawking's grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world: PM Modi