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25 Jan, 1949

Cinemaazi remembers V H Desai on his death anniversary

25 Jan, 1958

Cinemaazi wishes Kavita Krishnamurthy very happy birthday

25 Jan, 1986

Cinemaazi remembers S D Narang on his death anniversary

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25January
25 Jan 2007

Cinemaazi remembers Umakant Desai on his death anniversary

Today is the death anniversary of actor Umakant Desai. He is known for essaying characters in early Hindi mythologicals. While he played Rajkumar Lachman in Bharat Milap (1942), he essayed Ramsharan in Amrit Manthan (1934), and Krishna in Narasinh Mehta (1932). He continued to play supporting actor roles over the decades in films such as Sati Narmada (1950), Naag Panchami (1953), Ramayan (1954), Miss Mala (1954), Mahasati Savitri (1955), Gauri Pu...
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Today is the death anniversary of actor Umakant Desai. He is known for essaying characters in early Hindi mythologicals. While he played Rajkumar Lachman in Bharat Milap (1942), he essayed Ramsharan in Amrit Manthan (1934), and Krishna in Narasinh Mehta (1932). He continued to play supporting actor roles over the decades in films such as Sati Narmada (1950), Naag Panchami (1953), Ramayan (1954), Miss Mala (1954), Mahasati Savitri (1955), Gauri Puja (1956), Krishna Sudama (1957), Suhag Sindoor (1961), and Private Secretary (1962). Umakant Desai passed away in 2007.
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25 Jan 1986

Cinemaazi remembers S D Narang on his death anniversary

Dr S D Narang made a spectacular debut in Khazanchi (1941) and went on to become a successful actor, producer, director, writer and lyricist in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Today is his death anniversary.
Dr S D Narang made a spectacular debut in Khazanchi (1941) and went on to become a successful actor, producer, director, writer and lyricist in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Today is his death anniversary.
25 Jan 1958

Cinemaazi wishes Kavita Krishnamurthy very happy birthday

Ciinemaazi wishes singer Kavita Krishnamurthy a happy birthday. Born on January 25, 1958 in New Delhi, her gift for singing became apparent from a young age, when, aged 8, she won a gold medal in a music competition. Trained in classical music, she recorded her first song for the film Kadambari (1976), under Vilayat Khan. She went on to become one of the leading playback singers in the 90s, renowned for her renditions in Ondanondu Kaladalli (1978...
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Ciinemaazi wishes singer Kavita Krishnamurthy a happy birthday. Born on January 25, 1958 in New Delhi, her gift for singing became apparent from a young age, when, aged 8, she won a gold medal in a music competition. Trained in classical music, she recorded her first song for the film Kadambari (1976), under Vilayat Khan. She went on to become one of the leading playback singers in the 90s, renowned for her renditions in Ondanondu Kaladalli (1978), Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985), Mr India (1987), Neti Siddharhta (1990), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Rangeli (1995), Yaraana (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Bhairavi (1996), Agni Sakshi (1996), Mudhalvan (1999), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Rhythm (2000) and Devdas (2002). Honoured with four Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Awards topped by the Padma Shri, Kavita Krishnamurthy has collaborated with Western artists from jazz, pop and classical fields, besides singing in around 15 languages. With more than 25,000 songs to her credit, here’s to more beautiful songs from this dulcet-voiced singer!
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25 Jan 1949

Cinemaazi remembers V H Desai on his death anniversary

Today we remember actor V H Desai, who passed away on 25 January, 1949. A well-known comedian in Hindi films, he was dubbed ‘God’s Clown’ by Saadat Hasan Manto. Graduating from Baroda College in 1925, Desai went on to become an actor. Starting off his film career as a comedian with Sagar Movietone, he got his big break in the film Bhabhi (1938), when he joined Bombay Talkies. He became popular as the nervous father of the heroin...
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Today we remember actor V H Desai, who passed away on 25 January, 1949. A well-known comedian in Hindi films, he was dubbed ‘God’s Clown’ by Saadat Hasan Manto. Graduating from Baroda College in 1925, Desai went on to become an actor. Starting off his film career as a comedian with Sagar Movietone, he got his big break in the film Bhabhi (1938), when he joined Bombay Talkies. He became popular as the nervous father of the heroine Renuka Devi in the social family drama, directed by Franz Osten. He acted in films such as Navjeevan (1939), Kangan (1939), Bandhan (1940), Naya Sansar (1941), Jhoola (1941), Anjaan (1941), Kismet (1943), Begum (1945), Shehnai (1947), Khidki (1948), and Andaz (1949). He was reportedly infamous for not being able to remember his lines properly. He reportedly passed away in Baroda while on a holiday.

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24January
24 Jan 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Bhimsen Joshi on his death anniversary

Hindustani classical singer extraordinaire and Bharat Ratna, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has left his mark on the Kirana Gharana with his spontaneity and quick taans or tempo musical notes, which bore witness to his outstanding voice training and control. Image courtesy: scroll.in
Hindustani classical singer extraordinaire and Bharat Ratna, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has left his mark on the Kirana Gharana with his spontaneity and quick taans or tempo musical notes, which bore witness to his outstanding voice training and control.

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24 Jan 1978

Cinemaazi remembers Parshuram on his death anniversary

When V Shantaram heard the young Parshuram Laxman Sonis sing, he immediately handed him a five-year contract with Prabhat. Today is the actor-singer's death anniversary.
When V Shantaram heard the young Parshuram Laxman Sonis sing, he immediately handed him a five-year contract with Prabhat. Today is the actor-singer's death anniversary.
24 Jan 1964

Cinemaazi wishes Rekha Bhardwaj a very happy birthday

Today marks the birthday of singer Rekha Bhardwaj (wife of filmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj) who was born on this day in 1964. Image credit:  https://blackhattalent.com/talent/book-rekha-bhardwaj/
Today marks the birthday of singer Rekha Bhardwaj (wife of filmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj) who was born on this day in 1964.

Image credit:  https://blackhattalent.com/talent/book-rekha-bhardwaj/
24 Jan 1945

Cinemaazi wishes Subhash Ghai a very happy birthday

Cinemaazi wishes happy birthday to one of the most successful hit-makers of Hindi cinema, Subhash Ghai.
Cinemaazi wishes happy birthday to one of the most successful hit-makers of Hindi cinema, Subhash Ghai.
24 Jan 1927

Cinemaazi remembers J Om Prakash on his birth anniversary

One of the most successful producer-directors of the 60s and 70s, J Om Prakash always had his finger on the pulse of what film audiences wanted. Today is his birth anniversary.
One of the most successful producer-directors of the 60s and 70s, J Om Prakash always had his finger on the pulse of what film audiences wanted. Today is his birth anniversary.
23January
23 Jan 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Shankar Dasgupta on his death anniversary

Singer Shankar Dasgupta passed away this day in 1992. Born in 1927 in Bengal, he started singing from a very young age. A trained singer, he received his first break with Milan (1946). The film had music by Anil Biswas. Dasgupta rendered the song Upar hai badariya kari, which became very popular. He went on to sing for films such as Rambaan (1948), Adhikar (1954), Aahuti (1950), Jeet (1949), Anjana (1948), Didi (1959) and Do Raha (1952). Sha...
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Singer Shankar Dasgupta passed away this day in 1992. Born in 1927 in Bengal, he started singing from a very young age. A trained singer, he received his first break with Milan (1946). The film had music by Anil Biswas. Dasgupta rendered the song Upar hai badariya kari, which became very popular. He went on to sing for films such as Rambaan (1948), Adhikar (1954), Aahuti (1950), Jeet (1949), Anjana (1948), Didi (1959) and Do Raha (1952). Shankar Dasgupta sang around 63 songs over the approximately 39 films he rendered playback for. As a music director, he scored music for four films, namely Sadma (1954), Sheeshe Ki Deewar (1954), Hotel (1956) and Pehli Mulaaqaat (1957). Besides assisting music directors such as Anil Biswas and Jaidev over several years, Dasgupta also worked on television. Settling in England post retirement, he continued to be involved with TV there. Shankar Dasgupta passed away following a tragic rail accident in Bombay on one of his routine visits to India.

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23 Jan 1982

Cinemaazi remembers M B Shetty on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the veteran actor and action director M B Shetty, whose name has become synonymous with 1970's action cinema, on his death anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers the veteran actor and action director M B Shetty, whose name has become synonymous with 1970's action cinema, on his death anniversary.
23 Jan 1947

Cinemaazi wishes Ramesh Sippy a very happy birthday

A very happy birthday to Ramesh Sippy, who gave Hindi cinema its defining film of the 70s with the blockbuster Sholay (1975). Though the rest of his career remained in the shadow of this monumental achievement, he gave filmgoers other gems like Andaz (1971), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Shaan (1980), Shakti (1982) and Saagar (1985) as well.

A very happy birthday to Ramesh Sippy, who gave Hindi cinema its defining film of the 70s with the blockbuster Sholay (1975). Though the rest of his career remained in the shadow of this monumental achievement, he gave filmgoers other gems like Andaz (1971), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Shaan (1980), Shakti (1982) and Saagar (1985) as well.

23 Jan 1898

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Shankarrao Vyas on his birth anniversary

Pandit Shankarrao Vyas deftly blended different classical and folk music traditions in his music, giving the film music of his times a different flavour. Today is his birth anniversary. Image source: www.marathivishwakosh.org
Pandit Shankarrao Vyas deftly blended different classical and folk music traditions in his music, giving the film music of his times a different flavour. Today is his birth anniversary.

Image source: www.marathivishwakosh.org

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