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04 Oct, 1913

Cinemaazi remembers Saraswati Rane on her birth anniversary

04 Oct, 1931

Cinemaazi remembers Sandhya Mukherjee on her birth anniversary

04 Oct, 1952

Cinemaazi wishes Shailendra Singh on his birthday

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6 Mar 2018

Cinemaazi remembers Shammi on her death anniversary

A beloved face in 50's Hindi cinema, Shammi, popularly known as Shammi Aunty impressed Sheikh Mukhtar with her fearless personality which led to her debut in Ustad Pedro (1951). She passed away on 5 March, 2018. Image source: Beete Hue Din

6 Mar 1972

Cinemaazi remembers Khan Mastana, a prominent playback singer and a composer in the 1940s, on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Hafeez Khan, popularly known as Khan Mastana, a prominent playback singer and a composer in the 1940s, on his death anniversary (6 March 1972). Hafeez Khan was born in Agra in November, 1917 where he spent most of his childhood. He started learning music at the age of 10 from his father, a sitar player. He was later sent to Calcutta to his uncle for further training. K.L. Saigal, K.C. Dey and Pankaj Mullick were renowned st...

6 Mar 1957

Cinemaazi remembers Amiya Chakravarty on his death anniversary

An influential director of his times, Amiya Chakravarty delivered many successful films in his career. He played an instrumental role in introducing Dilip Kumar. His films mostly followed the Bombay Talkies style. Today is his death anniversary.

6 Mar 1948

Cinemaazi wishes Raj Sippy a very happy birthday

Cinemaazi wishes a happy birthday to Raj Sippy, maker of classic action films like Satte Pe Satta (1982), Qayamat (1983), Boxer (1984), Shiva Ka Insaf (1985), Jeeva (1986), Mahaadev (1989), Thanedaar (1990), Saugandh (1991) and many more. His debut film Inkaar won the National Award for Best Editing. He followed it up with hits like Satte Pe Satta, Boxer and Baazi (1984). Shiva Ka Insaf featured Jackie Shroff as a Zorro-like vigilante figure. Sat...

05March

5 Mar 2013

Cinemaazi remembers Rajasulochana on her death anniversary

An official school record error named Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu Rajeevalochana to Rajasulochana, the veteran actress adored by Indian film audiences. Trained in Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and Kathakali in her childhood, she often performed on stage. H L N Simha gave her the first break on screen in the Kannada film Gunasagari (1953). Her performance and dance in the costume drama Pennarasi (1955) attracted a lot of attention from...

5 Mar 2006

Cinemaazi remembers K Shankar on his death anniversary

Remembering K Shankar, prolific director, editor and screenplay writer, on the occasion of his death anniversary today. Born Kannan Shankar on 17 March, 1926 in Madras, he began his career in 1939 as assistant editor with Central Studios, Coimbatore. Moving on to Pakshiraja Studios, and then to AVM, he served as a successful editor before he made his debut as director. Directing films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada, he also helmed Hindi...

5 Mar 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Pithapuram Nageswara Rao on his death anniversary

Pithapuram Nageswara Rao ran away from home at a young age to Madras and was singing in films by the age of 16. Born on 5 May, 1930 in Pithapuram, he had a knack for acting and singing from his childhood. He went on to carve a niche for himself in comedic songs and had a hugely prolific career over four decades. Today is his death anniversary.

5 Mar 1995

Cinemaazi remembers Jalal Agha on his death anniversary

Remember the lad who played Prince Salim on screen in Mughal-E-Azam (1960), who would later be essayed by Dilip Kumar? It was Jalal Agha, making his debut as a child artiste. Son of popular comic actor Agha, he was born on 11 July, 1945. An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Jalal Agha went on to make his debut in Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein (1967) directed by K A Abbas. Acting in a slew of supporting roles from the late 6...

5 Mar 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Sunder on his death anniversay

A noted character actor, Sunder (Sunder Singh) distinguished himself with his great comic timing. He acted in over 400 Hindi and Punjabi films over his career. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

5 Mar 1933

Cinemaazi remembers Udaya Kumar on his birth anniversary

Udaya Kumar made his debut as an actor in the 1956 release Bhagyodaya and went on to act in numerous films over the 1960s. He was spotted by lyricist Kanagal Prabhakara Shastry. He attained popularity through his roles in Panchrathna (1956) and Varadakshine (1957).

5 Mar 1902

Cinemaazi remembers Master Nissar on his birth anniversary

Born on 5 March, 1902 in Delhi as Nissar Ali Mohammed Ali, he is stated to be the first superstar of the talkie era, even before K.L. Saigal. In later years, Master Nissar fell on hard times and died in tragic circumstances.

04March

4 Mar 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Bimal Dutta on his death anniversary

Remembering writer-director Bimal Dutta who passed away this day, 4 March in 1996. Born in 1924, he is credited with writing the screenplay of several films, including commercial and critical successes over the decades, including Anupama (1966), Majhli Didi (1967), Satyakam (1969), Anand (1971), Buddha Mil Gaya (1971), Phir Kab Milogi (1974), Hawas (1974), Mili (1975), Chaitali (1975), Kotwal Saab (1977), Naukri (1978), Jurmana (1979), Hum Do Ham...

4 Mar 1995

Cinemaazi remembers Iftekhar on his death anniversary

One of the most recognised faces from Hindi cinema's past, Iftekhar made the roles of police officers and authority figures his own. He brought great panache and dignity to the roles he essayed. Today is his death anniversary.

4 Mar 1983

Cinemaazi remembers Bhanu Bandopadhyay (Bhanu Banerjee) on his death anniversary

The comedy of Bhanu Bandopadhyay went beyond the quaint accent and the definitive Bangal character that he patented. On his death anniversary, Cinemaazi editor Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri looks at what made Bhanu a legendary star in an era when Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen defined sophistication. Image courtesy: https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/actor/bhanu-bandopadhyay

Cinemaazi remembers Jayashree on her birth anniversary

4 Mar 1924

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