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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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19 Mar 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Navin Nischol on his death anniversary

Navin Nischol was a gold medallist at the Film and Television Institute of India, which led to him being signed on as the lead for Sawan Bhadon (1970). He enjoyed a successful run as a lead hero in the 70s, before transitioning to a character actor.

19 Mar 1998

Cinemaazi remembers Akbar Bakshi on his death anniversary

Remembering stunt director Akbar Bakshi who passed away this day, 19 March in 1998. His work in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) and Soldier (1998) won him Filmfare awards for Best Action. In Soldier, Bakshi created highly effective fight sequences incorporating a blood-splattered climax in the deserts of Jaisalmer. The entire cast and crew grew so enthusiastic, that even veteran actress Raakhee reportedly shunned the services of a stunt double. Star...

19 Mar 1952

Cinemaazi wishes Mohan Babu a very happy birthday

Superstar Mohan Babu was born on this day in 1952 as Manchu Bhathavatsalam Naidu. After working as a physical education instructor in YMCA college, he persevered to get an entry into the film world. In 1975, he finally got his chance to appear on screen in Swargam Narakam, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, a collaborator who plays a significant role in his career. Rechristened as Mohan Babu for the screen, he began his journey in an antagonist rol...

19 Mar 1938

Cinemaazi wishes a very happy birthday to Sai Paranjpye

Happy birthday to the legendary Sai Paranjpye, who gave middle cinema a new dimension with her witty, sensitive films like Sparsh (1980), Chashme Buddoor (1981), Katha (1982) and Disha (1990).

19 Mar 1918

Cinemaazi remembers Dwarka Divecha on his birth anniversary

Most famously known for his stellar work in Sholay (1975), Dwarka Divecha made his mark as a cinematographer in several successful films like Rattan (1944), Dillagi (1949), Yasmin (1955), Solva Saal (1958), Amrapali (1966) and many more. Today is his birth anniversary.

19 Mar 1911

Cinemaazi remembers R S Junnarkar on his birth anniversary

A noted director and writer, R S Junnarkar made his debut co-scripting Master Vinayak's first directorial venture Vilasi Ishwar/Nigah-e-Nafrat (1935) along with the renowned playwright Mama Warerkar. He continued his association with Master Vinayak in Chhaya (1936), Dharmaveer (1937), Premveer (1937), Jwala (1938). He made his directorial debut alongside Mubarak in Bahurani (1940), followed by Navyug Chitrapat's Sangam (1941). He was call...

19 Mar 1897

Cinemaazi remembers Dada Chandekar on his birth anniversary

One of Hindi cinema’s most influential music directors, Dada Chandekar played a crucial role in the soundscape of the early talkies era. Born on this day in 1897 as Shankar Vishnu Chandekar in Kolhapur, he followed his passion for music and joined Dinanath Mangeshkar’s theatre troupe Balwant as a harmonium player for fifteen years. With the advent of sound in cinema, Chandekar took his chances and joined Kolhapure Cinetone as an indep...

18March

18 Mar 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Ajit Merchant on his death anniversary

Singer-music director Ajit Merchant passed away this day, 18 March in 2011. Born in 1925, he started off as a drama artiste, before he found his calling in music. He went on to compose the music for Hindi films such as Refugee (1948), Raj Kumari (1955), Indra Leela (1956), Chandi Pooja (1957), Ram Bhakta Vibhishan (1958), Sapera (1961), Challenge (1964), Lady Killer (1968), as well as Gujarati films like Kariyavar (1948), Divadandi (1950), Lagna...

18 Mar 2000

Cinemaazi remembers Rajkumari Dubey on her death anniversary

The famed actress-singer Rajkumari Dubey, also known as Rajkumari Banaraswali passed away on this day in 2000. Known for her dulcet voice, she starred in several successful films of the 30s, before deciding to focus solely on playback singing.

18 Mar 1946

Cinemaazi celebrates Navin Nischol on his birth anniversary

This week is the birth (18 March) and death (19 March) anniversaries of Navin Nischol, an actor who starred in several hits. An underrated actor, Navin had a very good voice and flawless diction both of which are rare. He brightened the cinema of 1970s with films such as, Parwana (1971), Victoria No. 203 (1972), Dhund (1973) and Hanste Zakhm (1973) - a film that was the great breakthrough of his career. Nischol played the lead in Parwana, whil...

18 Mar 1938

Cinemaazi remembers Shashi Kapoor on his birth anniversary

The enigmatic and ever charming actor of Indian cinema, Shashi Kapoor (born on 18 March 1938) was considered as the epitome of grace and an era in himself altogether. Starring in around 160 Indian and Foreign films in a three decade long career, he left an indelible mark for himself in the history of cinema. He breatehd his last on 4 December 2017.

18 Mar 1923

Cinemaazi remembers Fali Bilimoria on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers documentary filmmaker and cinematographer Fali Bilimoria on the occasion of his birth anniversary – 18 March, 1923. Bombay-born son of a lawyer, Fali quit his medical studies in 1946 to move to politics. A documentary director and producer since the late 40s, he partnered with other makers like P V Pathy and Paul Zils, before starting his own Fali Bilimoria Productions in 1959. Among his well-known documentary films are...

17March

17 Mar 1991

Cinemaazi remembers Jyoti Swaroop on his death anniversary

Remembering writer-director Jyoti Swaroop on the occasion of his death anniversary, 17 March, 1991. Starting his career as assistant director with Talaaq (1958), he debuted as director with Miya Bibi Razi (1960), starring Mehmood, Manorama, and David Abraham. Among the films he went on to direct are Bin Badal Barsaat (1963), Padosan (1968), Parwana (1971), and Naya Zaher (1991). Making his debut as screenplay writer with the Sanjay Khan, Parveen...

17 Mar 1968

Cinemaazi remembers Ghulam Mohammed on his death anniversary

Best remembered for his last work, the evergreen tunes of Pakeezah (1972), Ghulam Mohammed had been involved in theatre from a young age, been an assistant to Naushad and composed for films since the 40s. Today is his death anniversary.

17 Mar 1966

Cinemaazi remembers Anil Chatterjee on his death anniversary

Best remembered for his passionate performance as Shankar in Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960), Anil Chatterjee was one of the few actors to have featured in the films of almost all the great masters of Bengali cinema, including Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Tapan Sinha, Asit Sen and others. Acting in over 200 films, he also earned acclaim for his performance as Deshbandhu Chittaranjan. Today is his 25th death anniversary.

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