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01 Oct, 1906

Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary

01 Oct, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary

01 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary

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11May

11 May 2007

Cinemaazi remembers Naseem Akhtar on her death anniversary

In 1942, Pandit Amarnath introduced the singer Naseem Akhtar to Hindi cinema audience in Nishani. A performer in Lahore Radio, she swiftly shifted to Bombay after her first film and sang for Bhai (1944), Pehli Nazar (1945), Shah Jehan (1945), Keemat (1946) and Ek Roz (1947). However, she moved to Pakistan after the Partition where she had a brief career in the films. Today is her death anniversary.

11 May 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Shahu Modak on his death anniversary

A film genre perhaps unique to India, the mythological played a formative role in the early development of the art form on the subcontinent. Among the many stalwarts who enriched the genre with their ground-breaking creativity and industry, Shahu Modak stands apart. An iconic actor in the mythological genre, there was hardly a role from the Mahabharata or the Ramayana he did not essay onscreen. Equally prolific in Hindi and Marathi cinema, he bec...

11 May 1984

Cinemaazi remembers Rajkavi Inderjeet Singh Tulsi on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Rajkavi Inderjeet Singh Tulsi on his death anniversary. A celebrated poet, lyricist and author, he started writing for films at the request of Manoj Kumar. He wrote the song Paani re paanitera rang kaisa in Shor (1972). The songs of the film became very popular, and Tulsi went on to work with many more filmmakers like Raj Kapoor, N.N. Sippy and B.R. Chopra. Inderjeet Singh Tulsi penned many hit songs like Beshaq mandi...

11 May 1978

Keshavrao Dhaiber

Cinemaazi remembers actor, director and cinematographer Keshavrao Dhaiber on his death anniversary.

11 May 1950

Cinemaazi remembers Sadashiv Amrapurkar on his birth anniversary

One of the most infamous villains of Hindi cinema, Sadashiv Amrapurkar was also a writer, director, philanthropist and social activist. Some of his popular performances in Hindi and Marathi films are in Ardha Satya (1983), Aakhri Raasta (1986), Aankhen (1993), Doghi (1995) etc. A keen photographer, he was also a first class cricketer who played in the Ranji Trophy. Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.

11 May 1933

Cinemaazi remembers Sagar Sarhadi on his birth anniversary

Sagar Sarhadi’s story can well be played out in a slice of life drama on screen. The writer-filmmaker was born on this day in Abbottabad, Baffa and was passionate about cinema and literature. Sarhadi is credited for writing the stories such as Anubhav (1971), Noorie (1979), Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Silsila (1981), and directing Baazar (1982).

11 May 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Sumati Gupte on birth anniversary

Sumati Gupte was an accomplished theatre and film actress who appeared in both Hindi and Marathi cinema. One of her most well received performance was in Bhalji Pendharkar’s Thoratanchi Kamla (1941). She along with her husband Vasant Joglekar produced Shevatcha Malusara (1966) and Janaki (1979) under the banner of Mera Pictures. Today is her birth anniversary.

11 May 1912

Saadat Hasan Manto

Cinemaazi remembers renowned writer Saadat Hasan Manto on his birth anniversary. Image credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rashid_ashraf/50178917613

10May

10 May 2010

Cinemaazi remembers Mac Mohan on his death anniversary

The number of people who became famous from the success of Sholay (1975) is incredible. One of the actors who benefitted from the film's iconic lines was none other than Sambha himself - Mac Mohan. But he lamented the fact that much of his role had been edited out of the film and did not even attend the premiere. He only realised how big a hit it was when he started getting mobbed wherever he went! He passed away on this day in 2010.

10 May 2002

Cinemaazi remembers Kaifi Azmi on his death anniversary

Kaifi Azmi enthralled a generation of movie-goers with his powerful verses in films like Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Shola Aur Shabnam (1961), Haqeeqat (1964), Anupama (1966) and many more. Cinemaazi celebrates his work on his death anniversary. Image source: www.azmikaifi.com

10 May 1933

Cinemaazi remembers Mehroo on her birth anniversary

Remembering actress Mehroo on the occasion of her birth anniversary. She was born Mehroo Maneck Kaka on 10 May, 1933 in Bombay. Mehroo is known for films such as Rifle Girl (1958), Miss Toofan Mail (1958), Hunterwali (1959), and Hurricane Express (1961). She worked mainly with B J Patel, who specialised in action and stunt films.

10 May 1905

Cinemaazi remembers Pankaj Mullick on his birth anniversary

One of the most influential composers of all time, Pankaj Mullick played a pivotal role in laying down the foundations of film music in India. Today we celebrate the legendary composer's birth anniversary. Image source: Telegraph India

09May

9 May 2008

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his death anniversary

Appearing in several films as a singer-actor during the 30s and 40s, Pandit Feroze Dastoor eventually chose to bid adieu to acting and immerse himself fully in Indian classical singing. In 1977 he sang a bandish Ghat ghat me Raam ramaiya in Raag Lalit for Shyam Benegal’s film Bhoomika.

9 May 2004

Cinemaazi remembers Laxmi Chhaya on her death anniversary

Grabbing eyeballs as the masked dancer in the gold dress doing the twist in the song Jaan pehechan ho from Gumnaam (1965), Laxmi Chhaya was known for her dances and supporting roles in films. Other memorable songs in which she features include Awara ae mere dil from Raat Aur Din (1967), Maar diya jaye from Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Apni prem kahaniyaan from Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), and Main sharaab bechti hoon from Raaste Ka Patthar (1972).

9 May 1998

Cinemaazi remembers Talat Mahmood on his death anniversary

Known popularly as the Shahenshah-e-Ghazal (King of Ghazals) of Hindi cinema, Talat Mahmood is still remembered for his remarkably velvety, soulful voice. For his scores of fans, some of them even international, his voice with its distinct quiver continues to resound in the immortal melodies of many of the best composers of his day.

9 May 1995

Cinemaazi remembers Anant Mane on his death anniversay

Anant Mane’s paternal uncle Dnyanoba Mane, popularly known as Mane Pahelwan, was a popular actor working for the Prabhat Film Company. It was, therefore, natural for the young school-going boy to be attracted to films. Soon he gave up schooling altogether and joined the Prabhat Film Company as an unpaid apprentice on 1 June 1930. For a year and a half, he worked in various departments, as was the practice at Prabhat, and was eventually made...

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