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Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary
01 Oct, 1906

Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary
01 Oct, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary
01 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary

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11June
Cinemaazi remembers Mangal Dhillon on his death anniversary
11 Jun 2023

Cinemaazi remembers Mangal Dhillon on his death anniversary

Mangal Dhillon was an actor and writer, known for Bhrashtachar (1989), Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) and Heer Ranjha (1992). His filmography has more than 50 films.
Cinemaazi remembers Josef Wirsching on his death anniversary
11 Jun 1967

Cinemaazi remembers Josef Wirsching on his death anniversary

Known for his abililty to play with shadows and way of structuring a narrative with well-constructed frames, Josef Wirsching was a pillar of Bombay Talkies. One of the German artists who fled Hiter's regime, he was still confined to an internment camp during the Second World War. The full range of his stylistic influence can be seen from Prem Sanyas (1925) to Mahal (1949). His work would have a tremendous influence on V K Murthy and in turn...
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Cinemaazi remembers Pandurang Sadashiv Sane on his death anniversary
11 Jun 1950

Cinemaazi remembers Pandurang Sadashiv Sane on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Pandurang Sadashiv Sane, better known as Sane Guruji, on the occasion of his death anniversary. Born in 1899 in Palgad, Maharashtra, he was a famous Marathi author, teacher, social activist and freedom fighter. He is especially remembered for his book Shyamchi Aai, which he penned in a prison cell at Nashik Road Jail, where he had been imprisoned after participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930. Considered one of...
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Cinemaazi remembers Shivraj on his birth anniversary
11 Jun 1920

Cinemaazi remembers Shivraj on his birth anniversary

Character actor Shivraj, who was one of the most recognisable faces in the Hindi cinema was born on his day in 1920. In his film career spanning almost five decades, he worked in around 200 films.
Cinemaazi remembers Shahid Lateef on his birth anniversary
11 Jun 1913

Cinemaazi remembers Shahid Lateef on his birth anniversary

Shahid Lateef began his film career as a story-writer and went on to direct some memorable films like Ziddi (1948), Arzoo (1950) and Buzdil (1951). He was bprn on 11 June, 1913 in Uttar Pradesh. Husband to famous Urdu writer Ismat Chughtai, he passed away due to a heart attack after finishing Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966).
Cinemaazi remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on his birth anniversary
11 Jun 1897

Cinemaazi remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on his birth anniversary

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai… Today we remember the creator of these stirring lines, Ram Prasad Bismil, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Born 11 June, 1897, in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur, he went on to become one of India’s notable revolutionaries who fought British imperialism. He formed the Hindustan Republic Association which soon had leaders like Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad....
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10June
Cinemaazi remembers Buddhadev Dasgupta on his death anniversary
10 Jun 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Buddhadev Dasgupta on his death anniversary

Eminent Bengali poet and filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta has been one of the major names of the Indian art cinema. The poet and filmmaker in him have been simultaneously influenced by other, the influence of the poet becoming especially manifest in the later films. After several years of making short films and documentaries he directed his first feature film Duratwa in 1978, the first of the so-called trilogy of Grihayuddha (1982) and Andhi Gali (19...
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Cinemaazi remembers Girish Karnad on his death anniversary
10 Jun 2019

Cinemaazi remembers Girish Karnad on his death anniversary

Remembering the great Girish Karnad on his second death anniversary. One of India's greatest playwrights, passed away on 10 June, 2019. He also directed and acted in several acclaimed Kannada and Hindi films in his career.
Cinemaazi remembers Ved Prakash Sharma on his birth anniversary
10 Jun 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Ved Prakash Sharma on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers popular and prolific Hindi novelist and screenwriter, Ved Prakash Sharma who was born this day, 10 June in 1955. He was known for his detective novels, and unique titles such as Dahej Mein Revolver (Revolver as Dowry), Widhva Ka Pati (Husband of a Widow) and Dulhan Maange Dahej (Bride Asks For Dowry). Starting his writing career at the age of 14, ghost-writing novels for others, he got his big break with the 1993 novel, Vardi...
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Cinemaazi remembers Subhash Sagar on his death anniversary
10 Jun 2009

Cinemaazi remembers Subhash Sagar on his death anniversary

Remembering Hindi film producer-distributor Subhash Sagar (the eldest son of Ramanand Sagar), who passed away this day, 10 June, 2009. Eldest son of filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, he started his career as an automobile industrialist and later became an executive member of the Maharashtra Motor Parts Association. Venturing into filmmaking, he started as a producer with the hit Hamrahi (1974). It was followed by Ram Bharose (1977) and Pyara Dushman (198...
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Cinemaazi remembers Jeevan on his death anniversary
10 Jun 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Jeevan on his death anniversary

A versatile and prolific character actor, Jeevan could easily portray comic or villainous roles. He even played Narad in mythological films over 60 times. He passed away on 10 June 1987.
Cinemaazi wishes Roop Kumar Rathod a very happy birthday
10 Jun 1973

Cinemaazi wishes Roop Kumar Rathod a very happy birthday

Famous for his beautifully rendered songs such as Sandese aate hain (Border, 1997), Tere liye (Veer-Zaara, 2004) and Tujh mein rab dikhta hai (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, 2008), today we send out birthday wishes to singer Roop Kumar Rathod. Born 10 June, 1973, son of Dhrupad maestro Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod, he went on to become a much sought-after tabla player by ghazal singers in the 1980s. Making his debut in playback singing with the Laxmikant Pyare...
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Cinemaazi remembers Sukumaran on his birth anniversary
10 Jun 1948

Cinemaazi remembers Sukumaran on his birth anniversary

Winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Bandhanam (1978), Sukumaran was a popular actor and producer of Malayalam films, whose journey in the film industry began in the 1970s. Along with actors Soman and Jayan, he was regarded as part of the superstar trio of Malayalam films during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His portrayal of an ‘angry young man’ in many films swelled his fan base considerably during the 70s. I...
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Cinemaazi remembers Gulab on her birth anniversary
10 Jun 1908

Cinemaazi remembers Gulab on her birth anniversary

A talented singer and actress Miss Gulab was born on 10 June, 1908 in Kashmir. She gave praiseworthy performances in films like Poornima (1938), Zamana (1938), Midnight Mail (1939), Tatar Ka Chor (1940), Bharosa (1940), Bulbul e Baghdad (1941), Anjan (1941), Hamara Desh (1941), Ghar Ki Izzat (1948), Sansar (1951) and many more. She lent her voice to songs in Mere Sajan (1941), Ummeed (1941) and Raja (1943).
09June
Cinemaazi remembers M F Hussain on his death anniversary
9 Jun 2011

Cinemaazi remembers M F Hussain on his death anniversary

M F Hussain, one of India's best known artists, passed away on 9 June, 2011. He grew up in Indore, and was taken with Brancusi's portraits of Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar and his wife. He embarked on his artistic journey after training in calligraphy and kufic khat. After moving to Mumbai in 1937, he apprenticed under a painter of cinema posters. The turning point in his career was the founding of the Progressive Artists' Group. Hussai...
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Cinemaazi remembers Satyen Bose on his death anniversary
9 Jun 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Satyen Bose on his death anniversary

Maker of classic films like Barjatri (1951), Jagriti (1954), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Dosti (1964), Mere Lal (1966), and Raat Aur Din (1967), Satyen Bose passed away on 9 June, 1993. He proved himself as a versatile director, excelling in diverse genres such children's films to witty comedies.
Cinemaazi remembers Asad Bhopali on his death anniversary
9 Jun 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Asad Bhopali on his death anniversary

Working equally in the sphere of B films as well as big budget fare, lyricist and poet Asad Bhopali left behind a memorable collection of songs. His big breakthrough was B R Chopra's Afsana (1951). He also delivered one of the biggest hits of career with the songs of Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). He passed away on 9 June, 1990. Image source: www.veethi.com
Cinemaazi remembers Vasant Desai on his birth anniversary
9 Jun 1912

Cinemaazi remembers Vasant Desai on his birth anniversary

Known for his heavily classical influenced compositions, Vasant Desai started working at only 17 years of age. He had initially made his debut as an actor in Khooni Khanjar (1930). He went on to do some of the best work of his career with V Shantaram. He was born on 9 June, 1912.

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