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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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13 Mar 2002

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Hussain on his death anniversary

Nasir Hussain, the famous hit-maker who played an important role in establishing the conventions of the modern mainstream film, passed away on this day. Cinemaazi presents an article by his colleague and friend Rajinder Singh Bedi describing their relationship and a personal impression of Hussain.

13 Mar 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Shafi Inamdar in his death anniversary

Shafi Inamdar was one of the most notable, prominent and memorable actors, supporting artist and theatre enthusiast of the Indian cinema industry, who tragically left the world too soon. He came in touch with eminent Gujarati theatre artist Pravin Joshi, under whose guidance and mentorship he began his journey towards becoming and actor and theatre director.

13 Mar 1933

Cinemaazi remembers Sulochana Kadam on her birth anniversary

Earning recognition for her Marathi rendition of Mere chhoti si man mein chhoti si duniye re, Sulochana Kadam made her playback debut with Krishna Sudama (1947). It was 1951's Dholak which brought her success. She went on to become one of the best Lavni singers of her time. Today is her birth anniversary. Image source: Beete Hue Din

12March

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...

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