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30 Sep, 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary

30 Sep, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary

30 Sep, 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary

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19 Aug 2019

Cinemaazi remembers Khayyam on his death anniversary

“Khayyam brings to mind the sensitivity of a poet, the focus of a sculptor and the quiet zeal of a painter,” music critic Monica Kar had thus summed up the veteran music composer Mohammed Zayur Khayyam Hashmi, more famous mononymously as Khayyam. His long and illustrious career is studded with gems in classic films like Umrao Jaan (1981), Kabhi Kabhie (1976), and Razia Sultan (1983) that continue to be loved and admired.

19 Aug 1999

Cinemaazi remembers Shaukat Hussain Rizvi on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the legendary producer, director and actor Shaukat Hussain Rizvi on his death anniversary (19 August 1999). Shaukat began his film career in Calcutta as an assistant projectionist. He formally started his film editing business after moving to Lahore in 1938. His directorial debut was Khandan (1942) with the young Noorjehan and Pran played leading roles. The film was a big hit. He married Noor Jehan in 1944. In 19...

19 Aug 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Utpal Dutt on his death anniversary

A legendary actor, director, playwright and theatre aficionado, Utpal Dutt was an exemplary artist and political activist who made immense contributions to the Indian film industry. His role as Bhavani Shankar, Amol Palekar's boss in the film Gol Maal (1979), became an iconic character for its remarkable moustache and hilarious traditional values. His ingenious sense of humour and nuanced comedic timing was unique. Today, on his death anniver...

19 Aug 1976

Cinemaazi remembers Jan Nisar Akhtar on his death anniversary

Renowned poet and lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar passed away on this day, 19 August 1976. He made a distinguished mark for himself as a romantic and revolutionary poet. His writing though simple to read carried a sublime philosophical meaning in its subtext. Some of his famous songs include Aankhon hi aankhon me ishaara ho gya from C.I.D (1956), Meri neendon me tum from Naya Andaz (1956), Aaja re o mere dilbar aaja from Noorie (1979) and Ae dil-e-naad...

19 Aug 1947

Cinemaazi remembers Master Vinayak on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Master Vinayak, the legendary actor and director in Marathi and Hindi films, on his death anniversary today.

18August

18 Aug 1998

Cinemaazi remembers Persis Khambatta on her death anniversary

Although now a forgotten name, Persis Khambatta was a highly acclaimed model, actress, and the first Indian woman to make a mark in the Hollywood film industry. At a time when conventional beauty standards were seldom challenged, the remarkable woman shaved her head for the role of Lieutenant Ilia in Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), a role that launched her career as a star of international repute and recognition. She was also the first Indi...

18 Aug 1946

Cinemaazi wishes Aruna Irani a very Happy Birthday

Making a mark for herself as a character actress, Aruna Irani has had a long run in the Hindi film industry. Starting as a child artist in Ganga Jamuna (1961) to playing the lead heroine opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Bombay to Goa (1972) she made an undeniable mark for herself in the industry. Cinemaazi wishes her a very Happy Birthday; she was born on 18 August 1946.

18 Aug 1934

Cinemaazi wishes Gulzar a very Happy Birthday

One of the most loved and revered lyricists, poets and directors of our time, we wish Gulzar Sahab a very Happy Birthday! His words and vision has ruled the hearts of all Indians through the mediums of poetry, music and cinema for over half a century and we only hope that this journey continues for many more years ahead.

17August

17 Aug 2020

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Jasraj on his death anniversary

One of the greatest Indian Classical Music vocalists, known for his soulful voice and multi-octave range, Pandit Jasraj is deeply embedded in India’s national psyche, a deep part of its cultural ethos, who enabled Indian vocal classical music to resonate across the world. He passed away on 17 August 2020.

17 Aug 2010

Cinemaazi remembers Dulal Dutta on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the admirable Dulal Dutta on his death anniversary. A remarkable and insightful artist, he passed away on this day, 17th August in 2010. Having worked as an assistant for the renowned Ardhendu Chatterjee, Dulal Dutta began a legendary journey with Satyajit Ray, whose films he edited right from Pather Panchali (1955) to Agantuk (1991).

17 Aug 1994

Cinemaazi remembers S M Yusuf on his death anniversary

On this day, we remember the esteemed film director S M Yusuf, on his death anniversary. An influential filmmaker who began his journey in the film industry during the British Raj, with films such as Bharat ka Lal (1936), he migrated to Pakistan after independence, where he went on to direct some of the most popular and successful films of his time. His film Saheli (1960), enjoyed immense success as a box-office hit, and won numerous awards, incl...

17 Aug 1957

Cinemaazi wishes Sachin Pilgaonkar a very Happy Birthday

Cinemaazi wishes a very Happy Birthday to the Indian film actor Sachin Pilgaonkar. He was born on this day 17 August 1957. Known for his work in films like Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), Nadiya Ke Paar (1982), Satte Pe Satta (1982) in Hindi cinema he has also extensively worked in Marathi cinema with films like Ashta Vinayak (1979), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015). Starting his career as a child artist, he won his f...

17 Aug 1946

Cinemaazi wishes Shabnam on her birthday

Cinemaazi wishes Jharna Basak, known as Shabnam on her birthday (17 August 1946). One of the first superstars of the subcontinent, she acted in 180 Bengla and Pakistani films. Jharna migrated to Pakistan in 1968 and went on to rule the Pakistan film industry for 31 years.

17 Aug 1905

Cinemaazi remembers Bhudo Advani on his birth anniversary

On this day we remember Bhudo Advani, the beloved comic of Indian screen, who was born on this day 17 August 1905. Working as a comedian in multiple successful films between the 30s and 40s, he acted in over 100 films in his long-lasting career. Some of his most famous works include Do Diwane (1936), Abhilasha (1938), Jagte Raho (1956), Madhumati (1958), and Anuradha (1960). Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.

17 Aug 1905

Cinemaazi remembers G A Chishti on his birth anniversary

A legendary Punjabi composer and music director of Pakistani cinema Baba Ghulam Ahmed Chishti, has the distinction of being one of the founders of Pakistani film music. He was a film music director, lyricist and playback singer.

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