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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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11 Mar 2013

Cinemaazi remembers B M Vyas on his death anniversary

A scene-stealing actor in his prime, B M Vyas could outshine even the greatest of thespians. He became a legend for his portrayal of Ravan in Sampoorna Ramayan (1961). Today is his death anniversary.

11 Mar 1899

Cinemaazi remembers Master Fida Hussain ‘Narsi’ on his birth anniversary

Remembering Master Fida Hussain ‘Narsi’, actor, singer, director, and scriptwriter, born this day in 1899. Starting his career in Parsi theatre in 1918, he remained associated with it for 50 years. Running away from home at 19 to pursue his passion, he began as a singer and went on to play female roles, graduating to leading man in 1930. He also recorded music for HMV Calcutta. Taking charge of the Moonlight Theatres, Calcutta, he dir...

10March

10 Mar 1984

Cinemaazi remembers I S Johar on his death anniversary

Known for his sharp wit and irreverent humour, I S Johar was one of the most popular comedians of his times, even creating a franchise in his own name. Born in a Punjabi Hindu family in Tollaganj (now in Pakistan), I.S. Johar grew up in Lahore and completed his MA in Economics and Political Science and his LLB.

10 Mar 1949

Cinemaazi wishes Padma Khanna a very happy birthday

Starting her career n Bhojpuri cinema, Padma Khanna went on to become an accomplished dancer and actress in Hindi cinema. She even stood in as Meena Kumari's body double for dance scenes in Pakeezah (1971). She got the opportunity to display her acting chops in Sudhendu Roy's Saudagar (1973). Cinemaazi wishes her a happy birthday!

10 Mar 1906

Cinemaazi remembers H C Bali on his birth anniversary

Born Harishchandra Bali on this day in 1906 in Punjab, H C Bali was an influential composer during the early years of the talkies. He trained under several master musicians Pandit Tola Ram, Ustad Maula Baksh and Pandit Dilip Chandra. Initially starting off as an actor, he soon shifted to music direction with the film Aurat Ka Dil (1933). Some of his notable films were D N Madhok's Watan Parast (1934), Bhikharan (1935), Jeevan Natak (1935), Pa...

10 Mar 1897

Cinemaazi remembers Savitribai Phule on her death anniversary

An educational and social reformer, Savitribai Phule is one of the most important feminist figures in history. Born in Naigaon, Maharashtra, she was married to Jyotirao Phule at the young age of nine. Possessing an immense desire to learn, she learnt how to read and write with the help of her husband. After undergoing teacher's training, she and her husband opened a school for girls in 1848. A radical act in those days, she faced immense viol...

09March

9 Mar 2012

Cinemaazi remembers Joy Mukherjee on his death anniversary

One of the original chocolate boys of Hindi cinema, Joy Mukherjee emerged as one of the most successful stars of the 60’s. Despite not being able to sustain his success through the 70’s he is still widely remembered for his dashing looks and acting prowess.

9 Mar 2007

Cinemaazi remembers Navnit Bham on his death anniversary

Navnit Bham, a pioneering figure of Gujarati cinema, passed away on this day in 2007. Known for films such as Vanraj Chavdo (1963) and Okha Haran (1975), he is credited for setting up the first film studio in Gujarat. Cinemaazi remembers the veteran filmmaker on his death anniversary.

9 Mar 2000

Cinemaazi remembers Usha Kiran on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Indian film actress, Usha Kiran on her death anniversary (9 March 2000). In a career spanning over four decades, Usha acted in over 50 Hindi and Marathi films.

9 Mar 1996

Cinemaazi rememebers Pandit Amarnath on his death anniversary

Classical Vocalist and film music composer Pandit Amarnath passed away on 9 March 1996. Image credit: https://panditamarnath.in/

9 Mar 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Akhtar-ul-Iman on his death anniversary

An eminent Urdu shayar, Akhtar-ul-Iman was also a successful dialogue and screenplay writer, most famously for Dharmputra (1961) and Waqt (1965) for which he won Filmfare Awards. Today is his death anniversary.

9 Mar 1994

Ciinemaazi remembers Devika Rani on her death anniversary

Fiercely independent, uncompromising and unwilling to back down, Devika Rani was a true trailblazer in the history of Indian cinema and one of it's earliest superstars. Today is her death anniversary.

9 Mar 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Raj Mehra on his death anniversary

Raj Mehra, the veteran character actor was known for playing the father figures to several Hindi film heroes. He was awarded with Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Sharada in 1958. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

9 Mar 1980

Cinemaazi remembers Ramayan Tiwari on death anniversary

Today we remember Ramayan Tiwari, who mostly essayed the role of villain in innumerable films, on the occasion of his death anniversary. Better known as Tiwari, he was born in Patna in 1916. Involved with the peasants’ uprising against the British empire, he later moved to Bombay, where he joined the Quit India movement and was also imprisoned. Employed by W Z Ahmed at Shalimar Pictures, he was cast in a small role in Prem Sangeet (1943), f...

9 Mar 1971

Cinemaazi remembers K Asif on his death anniversary

Regarded as the Grand Mogul of Indian Cinema, for the lavish scale and attention to detail of his magnum opus Mughal-E-Azam (1960), K Asif passed away on this day in 1971, leaving another passion project, Love and God, unfinished.

9 Mar 1917

Cinemaazi remembers Qamar Jalalabadi on his birth anniversary

Gifting cinema audiences with evergreen songs like Aaiye meherbaan, Mera naam chin chin chu and Ek pardesi mera dil le gaya, Om Prakash Bhandari, better known as Qamar Jalalabadi was born on this day in 1917.

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