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Cinemaazi ovserves Gandhi Jayanti today on his birth anniversary
02 Oct, 1869

Cinemaazi ovserves Gandhi Jayanti today on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers A R Kardar on his birth anniversary
02 Oct, 1904

Cinemaazi remembers A R Kardar on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Tapan Sinha on his birth anniversary
02 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Tapan Sinha on his birth anniversary

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15April
Cinemaazi remembers Ranjit Chowdhry on his death anniversary
15 Apr 2020

Cinemaazi remembers Ranjit Chowdhry on his death anniversary

One of the first Indian actors to make a mark in diaspora cinema in the West, Ranjit Chowdhry also made memorable appearances in middle cinema in the late 70s.
Cinemaazi remembers Jawahar Kaul on his death anniversary
15 Apr 2019

Cinemaazi remembers Jawahar Kaul on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the actor Jawahar Kaul on his first death anniversary. His films include classics like Pehli Jhalak (1954), Sheesh Mahal (1950), Bhabhi (1957), Kath Putli (1957), Papi (1953), Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962).   
Cinemaazi remembers W Z Ahmed on his death anniversary
15 Apr 2007

Cinemaazi remembers W Z Ahmed on his death anniversary

Remembering W Z Ahmed, one of the prominent filmmakers of the subcontinent, on the occasion of his death anniversary today. Born in Gujarat in 1916, he started off penning dialogues for Kumkum The Dancer (1940) and Raj Nartaki (1941). He went on to produce and direct Ek Raat (1942), Man Ki Jeet (1944), Prem Sangeet (1943), Prithviraj Samyukta (1946), and Meera Bai (1947). Owner of Pune’s Shalimar Pictures, as well as another studio in Madra...
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Cinemaazi remembers Hasrat Jaipuri on his birth anniversary
15 Apr 1922

Cinemaazi remembers Hasrat Jaipuri on his birth anniversary

One of the best writers of romantic songs in Hindi cinema, Hasrat Jaipuri was born on this day in 1922. Part of Raj Kapoor's dream team with fellow lyricist Shailendra, Jaipuri was also a formidable talent on his own.
Cinemaazi remembers G V Wategaonkar on his birth anniversary
15 Apr 1912

Cinemaazi remembers G V Wategaonkar on his birth anniversary

Born on this day in 1912, G V Wategaonkar has made a significant contribution to Hindi cinema as an art director. Some of his noteworthy films are Rukmani Swamyamvar (1946), Bari Bahen (1949), Rail Ka Dibba (1953), and Beti (1957). 
Cinemaazi remembers Ambalal J Patel on his birth anniversary
15 Apr 1907

Cinemaazi remembers Ambalal J Patel on his birth anniversary

Born on this day in 1907, Ambalal J Patel was a pioneering figure in the technology of film processing, founding the influential Film Center in 1946. Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.
14April
Cinemaazi remembers P B Sreenivas on his death anniversary
14 Apr 2013

Cinemaazi remembers P B Sreenivas on his death anniversary

Renowned singer P B Sreenivas passed away on this day in 2013. Other than Kannada he also sang in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tulu and Konkani. Born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, he took inspiration from his mother who was a singer herself. Growing up, Mohammed Rafi was his favourite singer. He got his first chance to sing in a play at the age of 12. His film debut came in Mr Sampat (1952). He would go on to become the voice of the Kannada...
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Cinemaazi remembers Nitin Bose on his death anniversary
14 Apr 1986

Cinemaazi remembers Nitin Bose on his death anniversary

One of the most influential directors of all time, Nitin Bose's films were known for their technical polish and deftly handled narratives. From making some New Theatres's greatest hits to being a mentor figure to Dilip Kumar, he had a stellar and storied career.
Cinemaazi remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan on his birth anniversary
14 Apr 1922

Cinemaazi remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan on his birth anniversary

Today marks the birth anniversary of Padma Vibhushan-awardee Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Noted music composer, sarod player, and teacher, he presented classical Indian music to the West. Born 14 April, 1922, he received his training from his father, maestro Alauddin Khan. Performing from the age of 13, he went on to become the court musician to the maharaja of Jodhpur for seven years. Conferred the title Ustad or master musician by the state, his fame...
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Cinemaazi commemorates Subodh Mukherjee on his birth annversary
14 Apr 1921

Cinemaazi commemorates Subodh Mukherjee on his birth annversary

Cinemaazi remembers the veteran film maker Subodh Mukherjee, on his birth anniversary (14/04). He raised the Hindi film industry to new heights in the 1960s-70s with the melodious music in his box office hits like Junglee (1961), Love Marriage (1959), April Fool (1964), Shagird (1967), Mr. Romeo (1974) and Sharmeelee (1971).  He got his first break as a director with Paying Guest(1957) but left the film midway to direct Munimji (1955), wh...
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Cinemaazi remembers Shamshad Begum on her birth anniversary
14 Apr 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Shamshad Begum on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi celebrates Shamshad Begum, one of the first female playback singers in Hindi cinema, on her birth anniversary. She was in great demand throughout the 1940s and remained popular even as Lata Mangeshkar became the dominant playback singer 1950s onwards.  Shamshad Begum was born on April 14, 1919 in Lahore. One of 12 children of orthodox Muslim parents, she displayed a talent for singing at an early age. Ghulam Haider gave her a br...
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Cinemaazi remembers Shanta Hublikar on her birth anniversary.
14 Apr 1914

Cinemaazi remembers Shanta Hublikar on her birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers Shanta Hublikar, the legendary Hindi and Marathi actress, on her birth anniversary.  Shanta Hublikar was born on 14 April 1914 in a village near Hubli. She debuted in Bhedi Rajkumar/ Thaksen Rajputra (1934) in a minor role. Her first role of import was in the film Kanhopatra (1937). She achieved the heights of stardom with her appearance in Shantaram’s Aadmi (1939). Her acting prowess as well as the songs of...
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Cinemaazi remembers Khursheed Bano on her birth anniversary
14 Apr 1914

Cinemaazi remembers Khursheed Bano on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the actress-singer Khursheed Bano on her birth anniversary. Khursheed was the heroine of several superhit films produced by Ranjit Movietone. She also acted and sang opposite K L Saigal in two films. Khursheed migrated to Karachi in Pakistan after the Partition with her husband Yusuf Bhaimia, an entrepreneur. Previously, she had been married to her manager Lala Yakub, who also dabbled in acting. He was a cruel man, and foll...
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Cinemaazi pays tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary
14 Apr 1891

Cinemaazi pays tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary

On the occassion of #AmbedkarJayanti2021 Cinemaazi pays tribute to the most important political figure of independent India, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar whose life and work continue to inspire anti-caste movements across the world. Like all significant political figures, there have been several film adaptations of Dr Ambedkar's life, both fiction and non-fiction. We can look back to A V Bhashyam's Films Division documentary Babasaheb...
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13April
Cinemaazi remembers Vira Sathidar on his death anniversary
13 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Vira Sathidar on his death anniversary

Vira Sathidar, the anti-caste activist who played the lead role in Chaitanya Tamhane's National Award winning film Court (2015) passed away on 13 April 2021.    
Cinemaazi remembers S Balachander on his death anniversary
13 Apr 1990

Cinemaazi remembers S Balachander on his death anniversary

Child artiste, veena virtuoso, filmmaker, music composer, actor and poet, Sundaram Balachander was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982 for his contribution to the music industry. Starting as a child artiste in Tamil films in the 1930s, he went on to compose music, as well as produce and direct films. A child prodigy who taught himself to play the veena, he became one of southern India's foremost veena players, besides establishing a steady...
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Cinemaazi remembers Balraj Sahni on his death anniversary
13 Apr 1973

Cinemaazi remembers Balraj Sahni on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi honours Balraj Sahni, one of the most noted actors and writers of his time, on his forty-seventh death anniversary. Known for his appearances in acclaimed films like Dharti Ke Lal (1946), Do Bigha Zamin (1953), Anuradha (1960), Kabuliwala (1961) and Garm Hava (1973), among many others, Balraj Sahni was an avowed Marxist all his life. The song Aye meri zohra zabeen from the 1965 release Waqt, picturized on Balraj Sahni, is still rem...
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Cinemaazi remembers Satish Kaushik on his birth anniversary
13 Apr 1956

Cinemaazi remembers Satish Kaushik on his birth anniversary

Satish Kaushik started his career as an assistant director to Shekhar Kapoor with the film Masoom (1983). Incidentally, he also acted in the film. The same year, he also acted, as well as penned the dialogue and served as assistant director on the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983). He made his directorial debut with Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993), followed by Prem (1995). Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) was his first hit director...
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Cinemaazi remembers Verma Malik on his birth anniversary
13 Apr 1925

Cinemaazi remembers Verma Malik on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the noted lyricist Verma Malik on his 95th birth anniversary. Verma Malik passed away in 2009. He wrote many hit songs like Do bechaare in Victoria No. 203 (1972) and Haye haye ye majboori in Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974). Born in Ferozepur (now in Pakistan), he moved to India after the Partition. Ek taara bole in Yaadgar (1970) was his first song for a Hindi film. Prior to this, he wrote for Punjabi films. His forte was...
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Cinemaazi remembers Parshuram Haldipur on his birth anniversary
13 Apr 1921

Cinemaazi remembers Parshuram Haldipur on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the iconic mandolin player in Hindi film music, Parshuram Haldipur on his birth anniversary. Haldipur contributed to many popular songs of the era with his skilled playing. Some of the songs he arranged music for include Ghadi ghadi mora dil dhadke from Madhumati (1958), Sajan re jhooth mat bolo in Teesri Kasam (1966), Be imaan balma in Hum Sab Chor Hain (1956), Lehron pe lehar in Chhabili (1960), Bechain nazar in Yasmin (1955...
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Cinemaazi remembers Dadasaheb Torney aka Ramachandra Gopal Torney on his birth centenary
13 Apr 1890

Cinemaazi remembers Dadasaheb Torney aka Ramachandra Gopal Torney on his birth centenary

Cinemaazi remembers Ramachandra Gopal Torney, also known as DadasahebTorney, on his birth centenary. Ramachandra Gopal Torney was born on April 13, 1880, and was a contemporary of Dadasaheb Phalke. A self-taught filmmaker, he was instrumental in the making of the first story-film Pundalik in 1912.   

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