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01 Oct, 1906

Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary

01 Oct, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary

01 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary

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15May

15 May 2026

Cinemaazi celebrates the International day of families

Cinemaazi celebrates the International day of families. The worldwide pandemic has brought families together for many weeks, helping people draw strength from one another. On this occasion, we remember Basu Chatterjee’s Khatta Meetha (1978), a story of two families who come to live together involuntarily and end up forming a lifelong bond.

15 May 2005

Cinemaazi remembers Mahipal on his death anniversary

Today is the death anniversary of popular fantasy, mythological and stunt film star Mahipal. He came to everyone's attention as a performing poet, before getting a chance to act in the film Nazrana (1942). At one point Mahipal's fame stretched well beyond the borders of the nation to places in the Middle East and South East Asia as well.

15 May 1967

Cinemaazi wishes Madhuri Dixit a very happy birthday

Cinemaazi wishes the graceful and vivacious dancing star, Madhuri Dixit a very happy birthday. Dixit's rise to superstardom in the late 80s and 90s came at an important juncture of Hindi cinema. Her films played a crucial role in reviving footfalls in cinema halls, and her incredible dancing skills inspired a generation of youngsters to take up the art.

15 May 1922

Cinemaazi remembers Nazir Hussain on his birth anniversary

When one remembers the actor Nazir Hussain, an affectionate, emotional avuncular man doing his best for his family comes to mind immediately. Known for his legendary ability to cry on command, Nazir Hussain was even called “aansuon ka kanastar” (a canister of tears) in the industry.

14May

14 May 1983

Cinemaazi remembers K Amarnath on his death anniversary

From junior artist to a successful director and producer, K Amarnath saw and did it all. He initially earned renown as a bankable director of stunt films in Madras, before launching his own production house in 1952, making films like Alif Laila (1953), Bara Dari (1955), Bada Bhai (1957) and Kabli Khan (1963). Today is his death anniversary.

14 May 1923

Cinemaazi remembers Mrinal Sen on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the director Mrinal Sen on his birth anniversary. Did you know that he also had a Telugu film in his acclaimed oeuvre? Based on the writer Premchand’s story Kafan, the film provides an insight into Sen’s commitment to telling difficult stories.

13May

13 May 2018

Cinemazi remembers Balkavi on his death anniversary

Having penned some beautiful poems as a child, Nand Ramdas Dwarkadas Bairagi came to be known as Balkavi. Not only did he become a famous poet, he also wrote lyrics for several films in the 70s and 80s. He passed away on this day in 2018.

13 May 2005

Cinemaazi remembers Utpala Sen on her death anniversary

Utpala Sen was only 11 when she gave her first public performance for Dhaka Radio. She went onto become one of the most renowned singers of both devotional and modern songs of the 50s. Today is her death anniversary.

13 May 2001

Cinemaazi remembers R K Narayan on his death anniversary

R K Narayan, who brought the world of rural and small town India to English fiction and put Indian writing in English on the global map, passed away on this day in 2001. The writer of classics like Swami and Friends, The Dark Room, The English Teacher, Mr Sampath, Waiting For The Mahatma, The Guide, The Man-eater of Malgudi, Malgudi Days and many more, left behind an enduring legacy, his stories enriching many a childhood. While he was often crit...

13 May 1985

Cinemaazi remembers A R Oza on his death anniversary

Amritlal R Oza sang approximately 39 songs in 23 Hindi films, and many more in Gujarati. These include Pujari (1946), Dharti (1946), Bela (1947), Kaun Hamara (1947), Lakhon Mein Ek (1947), Pahali Pehchan (1947), Satyanarayan (1948), Pardesi Mehman (1948), Nanand Bhojai (1948), Gunsundari (1948), Bihari (1948), Bichhade Balam (1948), Narad Muni (1949), Bhool Bhulaiyan (1949), Nili (1950), Man Ka Meet (1950), Dasavtaar (1951), Rajrani Damayant...

13 May 1917

Cinemaazi remembers Asit Sen on his birth anniversary

Remembering Asit Sen on his birth anniversary; the actor known for his comic roles was born this day 13 May in 1917. Starting his career with New Theatre, he went on to act in over 200 films in the course of his four decade-long career. Debuting with Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zamin (1953), some of the films he featured in are Parakh (1960), Bees Saal Baad (1962), Bandini (1963), Teesri Kasam (1966), Do Dooni Char (1968), Buddha Mil Gaya (1971),...

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