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Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary
30 Sep, 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary
30 Sep, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary
30 Sep, 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary

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22July
Cinemaazi remembers Mazhar Khan on his birth anniversary
22 Jul 1953

Cinemaazi remembers Mazhar Khan on his birth anniversary

Film and TV actor, producer, and director Mazhar Khan is known for films such as Gang (2000), Shaan (1980) and Bombay Fantasy (1983). He featured in more than 40 Hindi films essaying villain and supporting roles through the 1980s and early 1990s. He also appeared in the Hollywood science fiction film Terminal Entry (1987), playing a negative role. He was also noted for his role in the television serial Buniyaad, and also acted in the British mini...
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Cinemaazi remembers Edwina Violette on her birth anniversary
22 Jul 1941

Cinemaazi remembers Edwina Violette on her birth anniversary

The golden era of Hindi cinema from 50s to 70s is fondly remembered till date for many a reasons. The breathtaking visuals and amazing dance numbers happen to be a major part of it. Cinemaazi remembers the background dancer Edwina Violette on her birthday- she was born on 22 July, 1941. Edwina Violette (nee Lyons) appeared in almost every film from the late 50s to 60s as a background dancer working with all the big stars of that time, the likes o...
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Cinemaazi remembers C V Sridhar on his birth anniversary
22 Jul 1933

Cinemaazi remembers C V Sridhar on his birth anniversary

Showing remarkable dexterity across genres, C V Sridhar was an immensely successful director in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinemas. Eschewing the more traditional dialogue style, he ensured that is films had breezy and accessible lines. He also favoured location shooting over the more conventional studio sites. Specialising in romances, he wanted to utilise the visual aspect of cinema more, rather than solely relying on dialogues. His directorial de...
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Cinemaazi remembers Mukesh on his birth anniversary
22 Jul 1923

Cinemaazi remembers Mukesh on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers one of the most famous singers that the Hindi film industry has ever produced, Mukesh on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Born on 22 July, 1923, he was dubbed the Man with the Golden Voice. He carved a distinct place for himself with songs that express multiple shades of melancholy. His vast cache of well-loved songs include Jeena yahan marna yahan, Hothon pe sacchai rehti hai, Dost dost na raha, Sawan ka mahina, Bas yeh...
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Cinemaazi remembers Sumitra Devi on her birth anniversary
22 Jul 1923

Cinemaazi remembers Sumitra Devi on her birth anniversary

Born in a wealthy family in Shiuri on 22 July, 1923, Sumitra Devi went against her family's wishes to pursue acting. Possessing a spirited personality from her childhood, she took part in plays during her studies in Deshbandhu Girls' School and again when her family was staying in Bankura during the Second World War. After an impressive audition at New Theatres, she was chosen to be the lead opposite K L Saigal in Meri Bahen (1944). But u...
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21July
Cinemaazi remembers Arun Kaul on his death anniversary
21 Jul 2007

Cinemaazi remembers Arun Kaul on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Arun Pradeep Kaul, known as Pandit Arun Kaul (12 August 1933 - 21 July 2007) the genius newscaster, filmmaker, T.V. producer and scriptwriter, on his death anniversary. In his illustrious career of 40 years in the film world, he scripted and produced nearly 50 documentaries many of which earned him National and International Awards. He produced three path-breaking movies, Ek Adhuri Kahani (1972) and Bhuva...
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Cinemaazi remembers Sivaji Ganesan on his death anniversary.
21 Jul 2001

Cinemaazi remembers Sivaji Ganesan on his death anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers Sivaji Ganesan (1 October 1928 - 21 July 2001) on his death anniversary. Born as Villupuram Chinnaiah Ganesan, he was one of the greatest actors in the history of Tamil cinema. Sivaji made his film debut playing the lead role in Parasakthi (1952).  The film was a huge success and made Sivaji a star. He ruled the Tamil cinema as a leading man right through the 1950s and 1960s, along with MGR and Gemini...
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Cinemaazi remembers Sajjad Hussain on his death anniversary
21 Jul 1995

Cinemaazi remembers Sajjad Hussain on his death anniversary

Hindi film music composer Sajjad Hussain passed away this day, 21 July in 1995. He also ranked as a top grade mandolin player in the industry for more than five decades. Born in 1917 in Sitamau, he learnt the sitar from his father, followed by the veena, violin, flute, piano, and mandolin on which he could play Indian classical music . Moving to Bombay in 1937, he worked as assistant music composer, as well as contract instrument player. Composin...
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Cinemaazi remembers Ravindra Dave on his death anniversary
21 Jul 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Ravindra Dave on his death anniversary

Specialising in murder mysteries, Ravindra Dave made several successful films in the 50s and 60s. He also enjoyed a great deal of success in Gujarati cinema. He passed away on 21 July, 1992.
Cinemaazi remembers Anand Bakshi on his birth anniversary
21 Jul 1930

Cinemaazi remembers Anand Bakshi on his birth anniversary

On Anand Bakshi's birth anniversary, look back on some of his most thought-provoking songs.  
Cinemaazi remembers Avinash Vyas on his birth anniversary
21 Jul 1912

Cinemaazi remembers Avinash Vyas on his birth anniversary

A legend of Gujarati music, Avinash Vyas was born on 21 July, 1912. Trained by the great Ustad Allauddin Khan and initially working with Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi, 1948's Gunsundari proved to be his major breakthrough. He also composed extensively in Hindi cinema, though his work is considered more influential on Gujarati sugam music. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1970.
20July
Cinemaazi remembers Kamal Dasgupta on his death anniversary
20 Jul 1974

Cinemaazi remembers Kamal Dasgupta on his death anniversary

Veteran music composer Kamal Dasgupta (28 July 1912 - 20 July 1974) was the man behind some of the most unforgettable melodies of the 40s. He was certainly a learner person with a PhD on Mirabai’s bhajans and music. In the career spanning around 14 years he is said to have composed around 8000 songs. A versatile music genius he was known to sing songs in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and Tamil. In the early thirties he developed a close and las...
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Cinemaazi remembers Geeta Dutt on her death anniversary
20 Jul 1972

Cinemaazi remembers Geeta Dutt on her death anniversary

A young Geeta Dutt was overheard singing in her apartment by Pandit Hanuman Prasad who decided to train her. Thus began an eventful film career, filled with incredible highs and lows, which unfortunately ended on a tragic note on 20 July, 1972. She gifted us some mesmerising songs along the way.
Cinemaazi remembers P Madhukar on his death anniversary
20 Jul 1967

Cinemaazi remembers P Madhukar on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Madhukar Gangadhar Pednekar or P Madhukar, as he was better known, who passed away this day, 20 July in 1967. An important figure in the history of harmonium playing, he was not only well-known for his harmonium accompaniment and solo recitals, but he also devised new techniques for the instrument. Born into a family of musicians in 1916 in Bombay, he began training in harmonium at the age of eight under his maternal uncle, Sh...
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Cinemaazi wishes Naseeruddin Shah a very happy birthday
20 Jul 1950

Cinemaazi wishes Naseeruddin Shah a very happy birthday

Riding on some bravura performances in films like Nishant (1975), Sparsh (1979), Aakrosh (1980), Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai (1980), Bhavni Bhavai (1980), Katha (1982), Masoom (1982) and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983), Naseeruddin Shah became one of the most well-known actors to emerge from parallel cinema. He also made successful forays into commercial cinema, in both lead and supporting roles. Many of his performances have achieved cult sta...
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Cinemaazi remembers Rajendra Kumar on his birth anniversary.
20 Jul 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Rajendra Kumar on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers Rajendra Kumar, aka Jubilee Kumar, on his birth anniversary. Rajendra Kumar was one of the most successful actors to grace the Indian screen, so much so that perhaps few know he started his career not as an actor, but an assistant director.

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