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03 Oct, 1934

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Kumari on her birth anniversary

03 Oct, 1941

Cinemaazi wishes Ranjit Gazmer on his birthday

03 Oct, 1943

Cinemaazi remembers Vishnupant Pagnis on his death anniversary

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02April

2 Apr 1988

Cinemaazi remembers Gajanan Jagirdar on his birth anniversary

Transitioning from a stellar theatre career, Gajanan Jagirdar cut his teeth in cinema as an assistant to V Shantaram. He went on to become a prolific actor, director, writer and lyricist in his own right. Today is his birth anniversary.

2 Apr 1949

Cinemaazi remembers Chandramohan on his death anniversary

Chandramohan made his debut as an actor in the 1934 film, Amrit Manthan, as an unscrupulous priest. Due to his piercing cat’s eyes, an intimidating presence, and his prematurely grey hair, he was cast in villainous roles from the very beginning. In a short period of time, he made such an impression on audiences that Chandramohan became the then highest paid actor in Hindi cinema. His notable performances include Amar Jyoti (1936), Pukar ((1...

2 Apr 1902

Cinemaazi remembers Bade Ghulam Ali Khan on his birth anniversary

Often called the Tansen of the 20th century, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan from the Patiala Gharana was an esteemed Hindustani classical singer. Born on this day, he was trained under his uncle, Kale Khan and his father Ali Baksh Khan. He made an alteration in his performance by creating a fusion of Dhrupad, Jaipur and Gwalior gharanas into his own Patiala-Kasur styles. In order to cater to his audience, he altered the duration of the long alaps to...

2 Apr 1898

Cinemaazi remembers Harindranath Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary

Prolific poet, dramatist, musician, actor and politician Harindranath Chattopadhyay was born on this day in 1898. He came form an illustrious family. Son of famous educationist Aghorenath Chattopadhyay and poet Barada Sundari Devi, and brother to Sarojini Naidu and Virendranath Chattopadyay, he himself became a distinguished poet, lyricist and playwright. His contributions to Indian cinema came in various forms. His poem Rail gaadi was put...

01April

1 Apr 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Shri Ram Bohra on his death anniversary

Visionary producer and director, Shri Ram Bohra founded Bohra Bros production house, along with his brother Ram Kumar Bohra in 1948. Known for films such as Lachak (1951), Al Hilal (1958), Baghdad Ka Chor (directed twice in 1955 and 1969), Hercules (1964), and Golden Eyes (1967), he also produced Saajan Ka Ghar (1994), Mard (1998) and Takkar (1995), among other films.

1 Apr 1936

Cinemaazi wishes Jabeen Jalil a very Happy Birthday!

When S M Yusuf and Nigar Sultana saw a young Jabeen Jalil performing in a play, they immediately offered her a leading role in their next film. She first caught everyone's attention in New Delhi (1956). She had a successful career in the 50s and 60s, before focusing on social work after her marriage.

31March

31 Mar 1972

Cinemaazi remembers Meena Kumari on her death anniversary

‘She ended life with a broken fiddle, with a broken song, with a broken heart, but not a single regret’. These were the words Meena Kumari had requested be engraved on her tombstone. Her exquisite talent shines forth in an array of films such as Baiju Bawra (1952), Parineeta (1953), Foot Path (1953), Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Aarti (1962), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Kaajal (1965), Mere Apne (1971), Pake...

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