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27 Apr, 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Feroz Khan on his death anniversary

27 Apr, 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Vinod Khanna on his death anniversary

27 Apr, 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Parashuram on his death anniversary

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27 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Feroz Khan on his death anniversary

Famous for his swagger and stylish acting, Feroz Khan cut an impressive figure in 60s, 70s and 80s Hindi cinema. He passed away today in 2009.
Famous for his swagger and stylish acting, Feroz Khan cut an impressive figure in 60s, 70s and 80s Hindi cinema. He passed away today in 2009.
27 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Vinod Khanna on his death anniversary

The dashing Vinod Khanna, who gave some memorable performances in the 70s and 80s, passed away on this day in 2017.
The dashing Vinod Khanna, who gave some memorable performances in the 70s and 80s, passed away on this day in 2017.
27 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Parashuram on his death anniversary

One of the great writers of satire in Bengali literature, Rajsekhar Basu passed away on this day in 1960. He grew up in Darbhanga and learnt Hindi as his first language, but took to Bengali literature while studying in Patna, and later in Kolkata. He adopted the name of Parashuram, under which he wrote some of the most memorable humorous short stories in Bengali literature. He was also a science enthusiast, particularly the discipline of chemistr...
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One of the great writers of satire in Bengali literature, Rajsekhar Basu passed away on this day in 1960. He grew up in Darbhanga and learnt Hindi as his first language, but took to Bengali literature while studying in Patna, and later in Kolkata. He adopted the name of Parashuram, under which he wrote some of the most memorable humorous short stories in Bengali literature. He was also a science enthusiast, particularly the discipline of chemistry. He even secretly supplied funds and chemicals to revolutionaries during the Indian freedom struggle. He was assistant to Sureshchandra Majumdar who created the first linotype of Bengal. Two of his stories formed the basis of Satyajit Ray's Parash Pathar (1958) and Mahapurush (1965). Cinemaazi remembers him for his many contributions.

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27 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Zohra Sehgal on her birth anniversary

Remembering the irrepressible, lovable Zohra Sehgal on the occasion of her birth anniversary. Born 27 April, 1912, she started her career as a dancer performing with a contemporary dance troupe, before moving to films in the 1940s. Featuring in an interesting melange of films such as Neecha Nagar (1946), Dil Se.. (1998), Bhaji on the Beach (1992), The Mystic Masseur (2001), Bend It Like Beckham (2002), and Cheeni Kum (2007) over the course o...
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Remembering the irrepressible, lovable Zohra Sehgal on the occasion of her birth anniversary. Born 27 April, 1912, she started her career as a dancer performing with a contemporary dance troupe, before moving to films in the 1940s. Featuring in an interesting melange of films such as Neecha Nagar (1946), Dil Se.. (1998), Bhaji on the Beach (1992), The Mystic Masseur (2001), Bend It Like Beckham (2002), and Cheeni Kum (2007) over the course of her six decade-long career, she also made an impact in TV serials such as The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Tandoori Nights (1985–87) and Amma and Family (1996). Renowned for her tremendous depth and range as an actress, she was a prominent personality of the Indian stage, acting with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) as well as Prithviraj Kapoor's Prithvi Theatre for 14 years. Honoured with the Padma Shri, the Padma Vibhushan, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement, Zohra Sehgal passed away in 2014.
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27 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi mournes the passing away of Arvind Kumar

Cinemaazi extends heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Arvind Kumar who passed away yesterday. Arvind Kumar was the editor of Madhuri magazine in the 70s and was widely known for his seminal Hindi thesaurus Samantar Kosh. May he rest in peace.
Cinemaazi extends heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Arvind Kumar who passed away yesterday. Arvind Kumar was the editor of Madhuri magazine in the 70s and was widely known for his seminal Hindi thesaurus Samantar Kosh. May he rest in peace.
26April
26 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi mourns the passing away of Waman Bhonsle

Cinemaazi expresses heartfelt condolences for the family and loved ones of veteran editor Waman Bhonsle who passed away today. H He was the editor of films like Do Raaste (1979), Mausam (1975), Aandhi (1975), Inkaar (1977), Karz (1980) and Saudagar (1991). May he rest in peace.
Cinemaazi expresses heartfelt condolences for the family and loved ones of veteran editor Waman Bhonsle who passed away today. H He was the editor of films like Do Raaste (1979), Mausam (1975), Aandhi (1975), Inkaar (1977), Karz (1980) and Saudagar (1991). May he rest in peace.
26 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi wishes Moushumi Chatterjee a very happy birthday

A very happy birthday to the vivacious Moushumi Chatterjee, remembered for her roles in Parineeta (1969), Anuraag (1972), Roti Kapda Aur Makan (1974) and Angoor (1982). She was given her first break in Balika Badhu (1967) by Tarun Majumdar.
A very happy birthday to the vivacious Moushumi Chatterjee, remembered for her roles in Parineeta (1969), Anuraag (1972), Roti Kapda Aur Makan (1974) and Angoor (1982). She was given her first break in Balika Badhu (1967) by Tarun Majumdar.
26 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi on his death anniversary

Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, one half of the legendary Shankar Jaikishan duo, passed away on this day in 1987. Arguably the greatest architect of the music of the golden era, Shankar was the senior partner of the duo, worked mostly with Shailendra and composed the soulful, stirring numbers of their oeuvre. Cinemaazi pays tribute to the maestro on his death anniversary.
Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, one half of the legendary Shankar Jaikishan duo, passed away on this day in 1987. Arguably the greatest architect of the music of the golden era, Shankar was the senior partner of the duo, worked mostly with Shailendra and composed the soulful, stirring numbers of their oeuvre. Cinemaazi pays tribute to the maestro on his death anniversary.
26 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Nitin Bose on his birth anniversary

Nitin Bose's debut directorial Chandidas (1934) was New Theatres's first Hindi success. Befre taking up the director's baton, Bose worked as a cinematographer with directors like Debaki Bose and Premankur Atorthy. Bose became a key cog in the New Theatres set up, so much so that his departure in the 40s began the downfall of the studio. Today is the directors's birth anniversary.
Nitin Bose's debut directorial Chandidas (1934) was New Theatres's first Hindi success. Befre taking up the director's baton, Bose worked as a cinematographer with directors like Debaki Bose and Premankur Atorthy. Bose became a key cog in the New Theatres set up, so much so that his departure in the 40s began the downfall of the studio. Today is the directors's birth anniversary.
25April
25 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Devika on her birth anniversary

Devika achieved great success in the Tamil and Telugu industries, having made a stellar debut in AVM's Mudhalali (1957). She was the granddaughter of one of Telugu cinema's pioneers - Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. She is known for her stellar performances in films like Sumaithaangi (1962), Anandha Jodhi (1963), Kulamagal Radhai (1963), Nenjam Marappathillai (1963) among others. Today is her birth anniversary. She continued acting till the mi...
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Devika achieved great success in the Tamil and Telugu industries, having made a stellar debut in AVM's Mudhalali (1957). She was the granddaughter of one of Telugu cinema's pioneers - Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. She is known for her stellar performances in films like Sumaithaangi (1962), Anandha Jodhi (1963), Kulamagal Radhai (1963), Nenjam Marappathillai (1963) among others. Today is her birth anniversary. She continued acting till the mid-80s. Her daughter Kanaka is also an actress.
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