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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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16April
Cinemaazi remembers Shahid Lateef on his death anniversary
16 Apr 1967

Cinemaazi remembers Shahid Lateef on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers director-writer-producer Shahid Lateef on his death anniversary. Lateef started his career with Bombay Talkies, writing dialogues for the films Naya Sansar (1941), Anjan (1941) and Jhoola (1941).  Lateef’s film Ziddi (1948) launched the career of Dev Anand. The script of Ziddi was based on a story by the popular writer Ismat Chughtai, who was also married to Shahid Lateef. The husband-wife duo...
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Cinemaazi wishes Enoch Daniels a very happy birthday
16 Apr 1933

Cinemaazi wishes Enoch Daniels a very happy birthday

Enoch Daniels wore many hats as a pianist, accordion player, and music arranger. He was born on this day in 1933 to a Catholic family in Pune. Both his family and the church played a significant role in forming his interest in music in his early years of childhood. In 1955, he moved to Bombay and struck his luck when he got to perform alongside Van Shipley across the nation and the globe. Daniels can be credited for popularizing the accordion her...
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Cinemaazi remembers the actor-singer Moti Sagar on his birth anniversary
16 Apr 1927

Cinemaazi remembers the actor-singer Moti Sagar on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the actor-singer Moti Sagar on his birth anniversary. Moti Sagar started his career as a second lead in Malhar (1951) and went on to act in a number of films like Gul Sanobar (1953), Jai Mahadev (1955), Diwali Ki Raat (1956), Makkhee Choos (1956) and Flying Horse (1963).  Moti Sagar’s first film song was a duet with Indrani for Gul Sanobar. He also sang for films like Pamposh (1953), Jai Mahadev (1955), S...
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Cinemaazi remembers Pran Mehra on his birth annversary
16 Apr 1923

Cinemaazi remembers Pran Mehra on his birth annversary

Cinemaazi remembers Pran Mehra, a celebrated editor of Hindi cinema. A stylish, handsome man, Pran worked with B.R. Chopra early in his career for the film Afsana(1951), which led to a continued collaboration between the two. Mehra was honoured with the Filmfare Award for Best Editing for Gumrah (1963) in 1964.  Mehra frequently worked with Yash Chopra for films like Ittefaq(1969), Waqt (1965), Deewaar(1975) and Kabhie Kabhie(1976)....
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Cinemaazi remembers Ravindra Dave on his birth anniversary
16 Apr 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Ravindra Dave on his birth anniversary

Today marks the birth anniversary of filmmaker Ravindra Dave, who directed approximately 30 films and also introduced many gifted talents to the big screen. Active in cinema in the early 1950s to late 60s, he is known for films such as Nagina (1951), Agra Road (1957), Post Box 999 (1958), Satta Bazaar (1959), Dulha Dulhan (1964), and Raaz (1967). Born in Karachi on 16 April, 1919, he was mentored by his maternal uncle and popular film producer, D...
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Cinemaazi remembers Bekal Amritsari on his birth anniversary
16 Apr 1917

Cinemaazi remembers Bekal Amritsari on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Bekal Amritsari, born as Baldev Chander Bekal Amritsari on his birth anniversary (16 April 1917), renowned poet, lyricist, screenplay writer and filmmaker of 1940s-50s. In some movies, he is credited as B.C. Bekal Amritsari as a reference to the initials of his name.  Bekal started his career in Lahore writing songs for Punjabi movies like Laila Majnu (1940), Mera Punjab (1940), Mera Mahi(1941), Gowandhi (1942) and Rav...
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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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