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17June
17 Jun 1971
Cinemaazi remembers Kantilal on his death anniversary
Singer-actor Kantilal has left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. In his career, he shifted through a few production houses such as Vishnu Cinetone, Ranjit Movietone, and Supreme Pictures. His noteworthy films are Gul Badan (1937), Divali (1940), Pardesi (1940), and Sasural (1941).
17 Jun 1965
Cinemaazi remembers Motilal on his death anniversary
“He tells me he has broken every bone in his body at some time or other, either in car accidents or in the sports field. The only part of himself he hasn’t broken is his neck and that can be understood because Motilal is as thick-necked as they make ‘em! He’s the sort of chap insurance companies run away from because he is too great a risk.” Motilal was a successful artist who charmed the audience in films such as Si...
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17 Jun 1951
Cinemaazi remembers Vinay Apte on his birth anniversary
Popular Marathi actor Vinay Apte was born this day, 17 June in 1951. He is known for his roles in Marathi and Hindi films such as Chandni Bar (2001), Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), It's Breaking News (2007), Jogwa (2009), Rajneeti (2010), Aarakshan (2011), and Satyagraha (2013). He also acted in teleserials like Madhubala-Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Adalat, Lajja, Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta and Durva. Apte had begun his career in 1974 acting in Marath...
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17 Jun 1950
Cinemaazi wishes Daisy Irani a very Happy Birthday!
Daisy Irani was a popular child artist of the 1950s-60s known for her performance in films such as Bandish (1955), Naya Daur (1957), Jailor (1958), Qaidi No 911 (1959), and Do Ustad (1959). She and her sisters often played young boys dressed in shorts and shirts. Kati Patang (1971), Aastha (1997), Kya Kehna (2001) are some of her noteworthy films as an adult. She also acted in the television serial Dekh Bhai Dekh (1997). Cinemaazi wishes her on h...
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17 Jun 1903
Cinemaazi remembers Jyotiprasad Agarwala on his birth anniversary
On the birth anniversary of Jyotiprasad Agarwala, the pioneer of Assamese cinema, noted playwright, songwriter, and poet, we look back his life and career in this feature. He was born on 17 June, 1903.
16June
16 Jun 2021
Cinemaazi remembers Chandrashekhar on his death anniversary
Chandrashekhar acted in approximately 35 films as a hero in the 50s and 60s and came to be known as a dancing star. Initially working as a junior artist, Chandrasekhar was ultimately hired by W.Z. Ahmed and Nina’s Shalimar Studio at the insistence of Shamshad Begum. He acted in Shalimar Studios’ Prithviraj Sanyukta (1946). Under Pt. Bharat Vyas’s direction he acted as a supporting hero in Rangila Rajasthan (1949).
16 Jun 2021
Cinemaazi remembers Swatilekha Sengupta on her death anniversary
Actress Swatilekha Sengupta passed away on 16 June 2021. A major name in Kolkata's group theatre scene, she was a winner of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. In cinema, she was known primarily for her lead role in Satyajit Ray's Ghare Baire (1985). She had returned to acting in films in recent times.
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16 Jun 1988
Cinemaazi remembers Narayan Dutt on his death anniversary
A singer and music composer, Narayan Dutt had been trained by his father Durgaprasad who was a singer at the Bikaner court. Initially starting as a singer in the 40s, he turned composer in the 50s with films like Mordhwaj (1952), Astik (1956), Shyam Ki Jogan (1957) and others. He passed away on 16 June, 1988.
16 Jun 1950
Cinemaazi wishes Mithun Chakraborty a very happy birthday
Wishing Mithun Chakraborty a happy birthday !
16 Jun 1942
Cinemaazi remembers C R Simha on his birth anniversary
Actor, director, dramatist and playwright best known for his work in Kannada films, C R Simha was born this day, 16 June in 1942. He acted in several films, including award-wining Samskara (1970), Sankalpa (1973), Anuroopa (1977), Chitegoo Chinte (1978), Bara (1983), as well as commercial films such as Indina Ramayana (1984), Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985), and Nee Tanda Kanike Ramapurada Ravana (1985). Simha acted in more than 150 feature films in...
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16 Jun 1936
Cinemaazi remembers Shahryar on his birth anniversary
A reputed academician and Urdu poet Akhlaq Mohammed Khan better known as Shahryar was born on 16 June, 1936. Born in Aonla, Bareilly, he originally wished to be an athlete. Later under the influence of the poet Khaleel-ur-Rehman Azmi his interest grew in Urdu literature. Joining the Aligarh Muslim University, initially as a student, then later as lecturer. He ultimately rose to be the chair of the Urdu department. He published several acclaimed v...
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16 Jun 1934
Cinemaazi remembers Kumari Kamala on her birth anniversay
Featured as Baby Kamla in the film Kismet (1943), Indian classical dancer Kumari Kamala was born on 16 June 1934 in Mayuram, to Rajam and Ramamurthy. At an early age Kamala began taking lessons in the Kathak dance style from Lachhu Maharaj in Bombay and was later trained under the Bharatanatyam teachers Kattumannarkoil Muthukumara Pillai and Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai
Initially featured as a child dancer, Kamala appeared in more...
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16 Jun 1926
Cinemaazi remembers Lakshmi Shankar on her birth anniversary
Lakshmi Shankar was one of the most influential Indian singer and musicians in the western world. She was extraordinarily versatile. She acted and excelled in Indian classical dance. Illness halted her dancing career and she committed herself to vocal music.
She was proficient in a wide range of Indian vocal music styles including Carnatic, khayal, thumri, dadra, kajri, Rabindra sangeet and bhajans, and sang in 14 languages.
She...
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16 Jun 1920
Cinemaazi remembers Hemant Kumar on his birth anniversary
Remembering the man with the magical, sonorous baritone – Hemanta Mukhopadhyay or as he was known in Hindi cinema - Hemant Kumar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary; 16 June, 1920. Straddling Hindi and Bengali cinema with elan, he was a noted singer, music director, and film producer. Recording with All India Radio Calcutta as a 13-year-old, he trained in music before he made his debut in films with Nimai Sanyas (1941). His first film...
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15June
15 Jun 2009
Cinemaazi remembers Joginder on his death anniversary
Joginder Shelly - a man who wore multiple hats of actor, director, producer, writer, singer, songwriter and distributor—passed away this day, 15 June, in 2009. Considered the King of B- and C-grade Hindi cinema, he is known for his superhit films Bindiya Aur Bandook (1972) and Ranga Khush (1975), which were produced, directed, written, acted and distributed by him. Out of the realm of mainstream cinema, he catered to the market demand...
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15 Jun 1996
Cinemaazi remembers Nirmala Devi on her death anniversary
Trained in Hindustani classical music of the Patiala gharana, Nirmala Devi started her film journey with Cinetone Limited. Known for her thumri and dadra performances she also acted in several films like Kanoon (1943), Chalis Karod (1946), Anmol Ratan (1950) among others. She passed away on 15 June, 1996.
15 Jun 1976
Cinemaazi rememebrs Kunchacko on his death anniversary
A pioneering figure in the history of Malayalam cinema, Kunchacko founded Udaya Studio in Alleppey in 1947. In the process he started the shift of Malayalam cinema production from Madras to Kerala. His films also provided avenues for some early stars like Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Kottarakkara Sridharan Nair, Augustine Joseph and Sebastian Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar. He passed away on 15 June, 1976.
15 Jun 1929
Cinemaazi rememebrs Suraiya on her birth anniversary
One of the great singing stars of Hindi cinema, Suraiya was born on 15 June, 1929. After beginning her career as a child artist in 1936, she went on to become one of the most beloved leading ladies of Hindi cinema. One of the highest paid actresses of her times, she delivered a slew of hits in the late 40s and 50s.
15 Jun 1917
Cinemaazi remembers Sajjad Hussain on his birth anniversary
Sajjad Hussain's father Mohammed Amir had been a tailor to Ram Sinh II, the King of Sitamau. While at the court, he had started learning the sitar, and had passed on his newfound interest in music to his youngest son Sajjad. Upon learning of his son's fascination with the mandolin he even made him one. Being of an orthodox bent of mind, he made his son promise that he would never make music his profession.
It was only after his father&...
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15 Jun 1915
Cinemaazi remembers Anjum Jaipuri on his birth anniversary
Anjum Jaipuri, wrote some masterfully emotive lyrics in his film career. Some of his noteworthy films are Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp (1952), Khoj (1953), Miss Mala (1954), Talwar Ka Dhani (1956), and Daughter of Sindbad (1958). He was born on 15th June, 1915.
