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Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.
29 Sep, 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary
29 Sep, 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary
29 Sep, 1946

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary

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07September
Cinemaazi remembers Mukul Anand on his death anniversary
7 Sep 1997

Cinemaazi remembers Mukul Anand on his death anniversary

Mukul Anand made classic films like Insaaf (1987), Agneepath (1990) and Khuda Gawah (1992). Cinemaazi remembers him for his contributions on his death anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers Ram Daryani on his death anniversary
7 Sep 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Ram Daryani on his death anniversary

After working as an assistant director, Ram Daryani independently directed Baal Hatya aka Khoon E Nahak (1935). He went to make many popular films till his last film Chand Mere Aaja (1960) under his banner Daryani Productions. He died on this day in 1993.  Daryani was born on 6 December 1915 in Hyderabad, Sindh Province (now in Pakistan). His early education was in Sindh. For higher college, he left for Karachi but quit studies and joined...
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Cinemaazi remembers Vasundhara Devi on her death anniversary
7 Sep 1988

Cinemaazi remembers Vasundhara Devi on her death anniversary

Actress, trained Bharatha Natyam dancer and Carnatic singer, Vasundhara Devi is known for her work in Tamil cinema. She has to her credit films such as Natya Rani (1949), Mangama Sabatham (1943) which made her a household name, and Rishyashringar (1941). She was known as the glamour girl of the South Indian art world. She is the mother of popular dancer-actress, Vyjayanthimala. Image courtesy:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SVNH5l...
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Cinemaazi remembers Jennifer Kendal Kapoor on her death anniversary
7 Sep 1984

Cinemaazi remembers Jennifer Kendal Kapoor on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Jennifer Kendal Kapoor on her death anniversary (7 September 1984). Born in England to Geoffrey Kendal and Laura Liddell on 27 February 1934, Jennifer grew up in India.  Her father was the head of the famous touring company, Shakespeareana, which would go across the country putting up Shakespeare plays in the 1940s and 1950s. The management company of Empire House ended up giving the same date to both Shakespearan...
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Cinemaazi remembers P L Santoshi on his death anniversary
7 Sep 1978

Cinemaazi remembers P L Santoshi on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers film director and lyricist, P. L. Santoshi, born as Pyarelal Srivastava, on his death anniversary (7 September 1978).
Cinemaazi wishes Mammootty a very Happy Birthday
7 Sep 1951

Cinemaazi wishes Mammootty a very Happy Birthday

Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (born 7 September 1951), known as Mammootty in films, is an actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam-language films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language films. In a prominent career spanning five decades, Mammootty has worked in more than 400 films in lead roles.
Cinemaazi remembers Shashi Chand Kapoor on his birth anniversary
7 Sep 1934

Cinemaazi remembers Shashi Chand Kapoor on his birth anniversary

In 1943, when his father F C Kapoor started the production of Lady Doctor (1944), Shashi would visit the sets often to watch the shoot. The crew fell short of a cameo scene, Shashi was asked to do it at the age of 9. This cameo opened the doors for more work for him as he was called for an interview with Sohrab Modi, who was then looking for a young boy to play a small part with Mehtab in the film Parakh (1944). Shashi was offered the role and th...
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Cinemaazi remembers B R Ishara on his birth anniversary
7 Sep 1934

Cinemaazi remembers B R Ishara on his birth anniversary

Film director and screenwriter, B R Ishara is best known for his films of the 70s, such as Chetna (1970), Milap (1972), Man Jaiye (1972), Ghar Ki Laaj (1979), Doosra Roop (1982), Log Kya Kahengey (1982), and Woh Phir Ayegi (1988). He filmed no less than 35 films between 1964 and 1996.
Cinemaazi wishes Meena Mangeshkar a very Happy Birthday
7 Sep 1931

Cinemaazi wishes Meena Mangeshkar a very Happy Birthday

Singer-composer Meena Mangeshkar Khadilkar is known for rendering playback for films such as Arpan (1957), Mother India (1957), Gateway Of India (1957), Patrani (1956), Chandni Chowk (1954). Some of her songs include Hai mausam yeh mastana muskurana dil, Aap ne chheen liya dil, Khushiyon ke zamane aaye, Lo aaye jhoom ke pilpili, and Ae logan o bhaiyya ae behana. She is also credited with composing the music of Kanoon Ka Shikar (1978). She is also...
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06September
Cinemaazi remembers S Mohinder on his death anniversary
6 Sep 2020

Cinemaazi remembers S Mohinder on his death anniversary

Today marks the death anniversary of the celebrated Indian film music composer, S Mohinder. One of the most successful composers of the 50s and 60s, he was trained in classical music and simultaneously had a natural flair for composing catchy and culturally prominent tunes. A notable work by him was the soulful track 'Guzra hua zamana, aata nahi dobara', composed for the Madhubala-starrer film Shirin Farhad (1956). Leaving a beautiful mus...
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Cinemaazi wishes Rakesh Roshan a very happy birthday
6 Sep 1949

Cinemaazi wishes Rakesh Roshan a very happy birthday

Wishing the Indian film producer, director, and veteran actor Rakesh Roshan a very Happy Birthday! May he continue being a part of the Indian film industry through his illustrious work, for years to come.     
Cinemaazi remembers Yash Johar on his birth anniversary
6 Sep 1929

Cinemaazi remembers Yash Johar on his birth anniversary

Born on this day, 6 September 1929, Yash Johar established one of the leading production houses of India, Dharma Productions. Known for producing films such as Dostana (1980), Agneepath (1990) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) he established his niche in the film industry. Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers Jagmohan Sursagar on his birth anniversary
6 Sep 1918

Cinemaazi remembers Jagmohan Sursagar on his birth anniversary

Padma Shri award-winning singer and music composer Jagmohan Sursagar was active in the field of music for approximately six decades, between 1938 and 1999. A proponent Indian classical music, he had immense dedication for the craft, which is demonstrated through his immortal songs.
Cinemaazi remembers D C Mehta on his birth anniversary
6 Sep 1914

Cinemaazi remembers D C Mehta on his birth anniversary

Cinematographer Daulatrai Chaganlal Mehta—better known by his initials D C Mehta or C Mehta—is known for films such as Izzat (1968), Jogan (1950) and Lakhon Mein Ek (1947). He worked as director of photography from the 1940s till 1970.
05September
Cinemaazi celebrates Teachers' Day today!
5 Sep 2025

Cinemaazi celebrates Teachers' Day today!

India celebrates Teachers' Day on 5 September every year which also marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (5 September 1888-17 April 1975), the second President of India. Image credit:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarvepalli_Radhakrishnan
Cinemaazi remembers Johnny Bakshi on his death anniversary
5 Sep 2020

Cinemaazi remembers Johnny Bakshi on his death anniversary

Filmmaker Johnny Bakshi passed away on 5 September 2020 in Mumbai. He produced several popular movies like Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974), Vishwasghat (1977), Bhairavi (1996), etc.
Cinemaazi remembers Bhappi Sonie on his death anniversary
5 Sep 2001

Cinemaazi remembers Bhappi Sonie on his death anniversary

Bhappi Sonie worked as a ticket collector in Indian Railways. He quit his job to join as an assistant to Raj Khosla on Milap(1955). Sonie made his own directorial debut with the romantic comedy Ek Phool Char Kaante (1960) and went on make many hit films. Cinemaazi remembers Bhappie Soni on his death anniversary. The Shammi Kapoor-Rajshree starrer Jaanwar (1965) was Sonie’s second directorial venture. The film marked the beginning of an...
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Cinemaazi remembers Salil Chowdhury on his death anniversary.
5 Sep 1995

Cinemaazi remembers Salil Chowdhury on his death anniversary.

Music composer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, dramatist, activist, Salil Chowdhury wore many hats during his lifetime. Born on 19 November, 1922 in Sonarpur, he combined folk tunes with western harmonies to create some of the most unforgettable soundtracks in cinema history. He composed in films of 13 languages, predominantly in Bengali, Hindi and Malayalam. He also had a sparkling non-film song career, covering everything from peasant movements...
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Cinemaazi remembers Protima Dasgupta on her birth anniversary
5 Sep 1921

Cinemaazi remembers Protima Dasgupta on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers actress and filmmaker Protima Dasgupta, who was encouraged to take up acting as a career by none other than Rabindranath Tagore himself. She debuted in Bangla film Gora (1938), based on his novel. Cinemaazi remembers Protima Dasgupta on her birth anniversary (5 September 1921).  Protima Dasgupta acted in 10 Hindi films and 8 Bangla films. She directed Chhamia (1945), with Begum Para and David as lead pair. She repeated...
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Cinemaazi remembers Babubhai Mistry on his birth anniversary
5 Sep 1918

Cinemaazi remembers Babubhai Mistry on his birth anniversary

Born on this day, 5 September 1918, Babubhai Mistry was fondly referred to as the Kaala Dhaaga of the film industry. He is known to have provided the special effects for Indian Cinema's first special effect film Khwaab Ki Duniya (1937). Cinemaazi remembers the legend on his birth anniversary.  

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