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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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12 Mar 1976

Cinemaazi remembers J S Casshyap on his death anniversary

J S Casshyap, writer-lyricist, passed away this day in 1976. He penned the lyrics for more than 200 songs in the course of his career, and also wrote the dialogues for Bombay Talkies’ Achhut Kanya (1936), and Mem Sabhib (1956). He had also acted in early films such as Jawani Ki Hawa (1935), Mamta & Miya Bibi (1936), and Anyay (1949). He also directed the film Anyay. Writing lyrics for no less than 28 films, he worked on Jawani Ki Hawa,...

12 Mar 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Utpala Sen on her birth anniversary

Remembered for the memorable classics Amar mallika bone, Prantarer gaan amar and Ek haate mor pujar thala, Utpala Sen was born on this day in Dhaka in 1924.

12 Mar 1923

Cinemaazi remembers G R Kamat on his birth anniversary

G R Kamat's contribution has left an indelible mark on the Marathi literary culture and Indian cinema. Born on this day in 1923, he grew up to assist in the editorial capacity of some of the leading literary magazines and newspapers such as Mauj and Navakaal. He shared a close collaborative partnership with Raj Paranjpye that resulted in films such as Pedgaonche Shahane (1952), Lakhachi Goshta (1952). His collaborations with Raj Khosla produc...

11March

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...

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