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29 Sep, 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.

29 Sep, 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary

29 Sep, 1946

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary

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11 Sep 2013

Cinemaazi remembers Madhubala Jhaveri on her death anniversary

A well-known singer of the 50s, Madhubala Jhaveri was particularly known for her duets. She made her debut in Bhoole Bhatke (1952), although Rajput (1951) released first. She went on to sing memorable songs in films like Apni Izzat (1952), Moti Mahal (1952), Dost (1954), Boot Polish (1954), Darbaar (1955), and Aastik (1956). She mostly collaborated with Hansraj Behl. Her last Hindi film was London Express (1968). She also sang for...

11 Sep 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Abhi Bhattacharya on his death anniversary.

A beloved actor, Abhi Bhattacharya was known for his stellar performances in Biraj Bahu (1954), Jagriti (1954) and Subarnarekha (1965). Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

11 Sep 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Mohana Cabral on her death anniversary

Actress and dancer Mohana, active in films in the 1950s and 1960s, is known for films such as Patanga (1949), Nageena (1951), Marine Drive (1955), and Mayabazar (1957). Appearing in supporting roles, including comic and grey roles, she also invariably featured in songs in every film. Some of the popular songs she featured in are Raat ko ji haay raat ko ji chamke tare (Aag, 1948), Pyaar ke jahaan ki niraali sarkaar hai (Patanga, 1949), My my my my...

11 Sep 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Surendra Nath on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers legendary singing star of 1930s and 1940s, Surendra Nath, also Known as Surendra, on his death anniversary. Discovered by Mehboob Khan, he made his debut with the film Deccan Queen (1936) which established him as a singing star of immense potential. Some of his greatest performances were in films like Jagirdar (1937), Gramophone Singer (1938), Seva Samaj (1939), Aurat (1940), Garib (1942), Anmol Ghadi (1946), Elan (1...

11 Sep 1911

Cinemaazi remembers Keki Mistry on his birth anniversary

Cinematographer and director, Keki Mistry was born on this day in 1911. He started working in films in early 1930s and continued till the early 1980s. In his career, he photographed films like, Dr Madhurika (1935), Lagna Bandhan (1936), Jagridar (1937), Gramophone Singer(1938), Seva Samaj (1939), Nirdosh (1941), Parakh(1944), Pyar Ki Manzil (1950), Noor Mahal(1954),King Kong (1962), Ganga Ki Lahren (1964), Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966), Spy...

10September

10 Sep 1948

Cinemaazi remembers Bhakti Barve on her birth anniversary

Noted Indian film, theatre and television actress in Marathi, Hindi, and Gujarati, Bhakti Barve was admired for her versatility, portraying a range of roles from comedy to tragedy with ease. On screen, she is known for films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998) and Bichhoo (2000). Her memorable stage performances include Ti Phularani, Nag Mandala, and Aayee Retire Hote Aahe. An announcer on All India Radio and later as...

10 Sep 1945

Cinemaazi wishes Zeba a very Happy Birthday!

One of the most respected and graceful actresses of the Pakistan film industry, Zeba—born Shaheen Bano—is known for films such as Armaan (1966), Dushman (1974) and Clerk (1989). One of the top stars of the Pakistani film industry in the 1960s and the early 1970s, she was also voted among 25 of the greatest actors of Asia in a 2010 CNN poll. In the course of her career spanning almost three decades, she acted in several commercially su...

09September

9 Sep 2014

Cinemaazi remembers Feroza Begum on her death anniversary

Legendary Nazrul singer Feroza Begum was also a highly versatile artiste and could perform various genres of modern music as well as Rabindra Sangeet, Adhunik Bangla songs, ghazal, qawali and bhajan. She is known for films such as Badhu Bharan (1967), Keno Emon Hoy (1975) and Chillar Party (2011). Image credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbahd8qDYK8

9 Sep 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Ninu Majumdar on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers composer Ninu Majumdar on his birth anniversary. He was born on 9 September 1915 in a Gujarati Nagar Brahmin family of Baroda (Vadodara). Ninu was a pet name that he became famous but his real name was Niranjan, which he later used as a pen name in his Ghazals. He composed music for Jail Yatra (1947) and Gopinath (1948), two of the earliest Raj Kapoor films. It is well documented by now that the Yashomati Maiyase Poochhe Nandl...

9 Sep 1909

Cinemaazi remembers Leela Chitnis on her birth anniversary

Leela Chitnis, the revered actress was one of the earliest educated actresses to join the film industry. After the death of her husband, she worked as a teacher which paved the way for her interest in theatre and eventually she joined the film industry. Chitnis performed as an extra and in minor roles until she joined Bombay Talkies which gave her the opportunity that elevated her to stardom. She made a successful and beloved pair with Ashok Kuma...

9 Sep 1899

Cinemaazi remembers Kalki Krishnamurthy on his birth anniversary

Famous for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022), Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023) and the in-development animation series The Chola Chronicles, inspired by his hugely popular novels, Kalki Krishnamurthy—born Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy—was an iconic writer and pioneer of modem Tamil literature and journalism. Image courtesy: https://www.amazon.in/Kalki-Krishnamurthy/e/B014GLNR94%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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