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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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22 Aug 2001

Cinemaazi remembers Sharad Talwalkar on his death anniversary

Sharad Talwalkar (1 November 1918-22 August 2001) was a film and television actor. He worked in Marathi film and theatre for more than 180 films. Image credit: https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/veteran-actor-sharad-talwalkar-jayanti/

22 Aug 1980

Cinemaazi remembers Kishore Sahu on his death anniversary

Kishore Sahu was one of the most respected filmmakers of his times. He was a passionate actor and writer. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary (22 August 1980).

22 Aug 1977

Cinemaazi remembers Vimi on her death anniversary.

The effervescent Vimi looked all set to rule tinsel town after her crackling debut in Hamraaz (1967). Unfortunately, her career took a downward turn soon after, leading to a tragic end to her life. Cinemaazi remembers her on her death anniversary.

22 Aug 1955

Cinemaazi wishes Chiranjeevi a very Happy Brithday!

Cinemaazi wishes Telugu actor Chiranjeevi, known as the Megastar, a very Happy Brithday! Chiranjeevi, who turns 65 today, made his debut in 1978 with Punadhirallu and has acted in over 150 films. Born as Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad, rose to fame with his breakdancing skills. In a career spanning more than 4 decades, he gave blockbusters like Subalekha (1982), Khaidi (1983), Goonda (1984), Challenge (1984), Vijetha (1985), Rowdy All...

22 Aug 1948

Cinemaazi wishes Paintal a very Happy Birthday

Wishing the remarkable actor Paintal a very Happy Birthday. Born on this day, 22nd August in 1948, the actor contributed increasingly to the Hindi film industry through his witty comic presence and acting style. The Cinemaazi team wishes him great health and joy.

22 Aug 1935

Cinemaazi remembers Gopi Krishna on his birth anniversary

Acclaimed Indian dancer, prolific choreographer, and actor Gopi Krishna was an exponent of the Benares gharana style of Kathak. His immense creativity saw him also incorporate multiple elements of Kathakali and Bharatanatyam in his dance. Just 15 when he received the title of Nataraj (King of Dancers) at the All Bengal Music Conference, he choreographed the dances for Madhubala in Saqi (1952) when he was 17 years of age.

22 Aug 1926

Cinemaazi remembers N C Sippy on his birth centenary

Beginning as an executive producer in Aas (1953), N C Sippy went on to make films with the likes of Bharat Bhooshan in Sawan (1959) and Raj Kapoor in Diwana (1967). In 1968 he and Mehmood remade the Bengali film Pasher Bari (1952) into one of the biggest successes of all time in Padosan. Padosan remains an all-time classic, with its songs still popular among most. That year also marked the beginning of his association with Hrishikesh Mu...

22 Aug 1920

Annasaheb Deulgaonkar

Cinemaazi remembers Annasaheb Deulgaonkar (22 August 1920 - 3 June 2008), who was a screenplay writer, producer, distributor and musician, on his birth anniversary. Image caredit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annasaheb_Deulgaonkar

21August

21 Aug 2006

Cinemaazi remembers Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary

Bharat Ratna and the ‘Czar of Shehnai’, Ustad Bismillah Khan immortalized the classical music instrument of shehnai for generations to come. A legend in every possible sense he commemorated the Independence of India when he played shehnai on the Red fort as Pt Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the Indian flag for the first time. Yet again, on the eve of first Republic Day of India, he graced the occasion with his shehnai. Cinemaazi fondly rem...

21 Aug 1942

Cinemaazi remembers Shyama Chittar on her birth anniversary

Shyama Chittar born as Shyama Hemadi also spelled as Hemady was a singer mainly for Marathi films. She also sung in Hindi, Konkani, Sindhi, Bhojpuri, Dongari & Kannad languages. Image credit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3182367288569912&set=pcb.1785533678953969

21 Aug 1938

Cinemaazi remembers Jaymala on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers actress Jaymala on her birth anniversary. She was introduced by B K Adarsh in Jeevan Yatra (1958). The title of the film was later changed to Teerth Yatra. She later married B K Adarsh. Jayamala mostly appeared in B films like, Fashionable Wife (1959),Hazar Pariyan (1959). Ramu Dada (1961), Durga Pooja (1962), Harishchandra Taramati (1963), Mahasati Behula (1964), Love and Murder(1966). Spy in Rome(1968), Balak (1969), Rambha...

21 Aug 1930

Cinemaazi remembers Atma Ram on his birth anniversary

Today marks the birth anniversary of Atma Ram, a most influential and revered director of the Hindi film industry. Born on this day, 21 August 1930, he was an exceptionally educated filmmaker, with years of international experience, having worked in London on advertising films as well as documentaries. After the death of his brother, Guru Dutt, he took over the production company and made his foray into Hindi films, with successful and acclaimed...

21 Aug 1921

Cinemaazi remembers H S Rawail on his birth anniversary.

H S Rawail, the successful director has had a storied career in the film industry. Born in Lyallpur, Punjab, he moved to Mumbai yo become a filmmaker. He also worked in Kolkata for some time, writing scripts for films. He acted in the Punjabi film Pooran Bhagat(1939). He made his directorial debut with Dorangia Daku (1940). After three films which could not make a mark at the box office (Shukriya,Zid and Jhoothi Kasmein), he hit it big with the s...

20August

20 Aug 1984

Cinemaazi remembers Avinash Vyas on his death anniversary

Music composer, lyricist and singer Avinash Vyas left his mark on the world of Gujarati sugam (light) music, through the approximately 10,000 songs that he composed in the course of his career. Composing around 1,200 songs for over 190 Gujarati films, his songs covered a wide range of subjects and moods.

20 Aug 1964

Cinemaazi remembers T P Rajalakshmi on her death anniversary

On this day we remember the remarkable T P Rajlakshmi on her death anniversary. She passed away on 20 August 1964. An extraordinary woman in every right she defied societal norms to earn the honorific title of “Cinema Rani.” The first actress, first woman director, producer, dialogue and scriptwriter, she donned many hats at the same time. Cinemaazi pays its tribute to the remarkable woman for her contribution to Tamil cinema.

20 Aug 1944

Cinemaazi remembers Kumari Naaz/Baby Naaz/Salma Baig on her birth anniversary

Kumari Naaz, born as Salma Baig and also credited as Baby Naaz, on 20 August 1944, started performing on stage when she was four. By the age of 10, she had become a staple in Hindi films and had even received international acclaim for her performance as an orphan who is forced to beg on the streets with her brother in Boot Polish(1954). After powerful supporting roles in films like Bimal Roy’s Devdas (1955), Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Mus...

20 Aug 1935

Cinemaazi remembers M P Shankar on his birth anniversary

Kannada films' actor M P Shankar was born on 20 August 1935 in Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. He appeared at least in 70 films in his cinematic career. He passed away on 17 July 2008 at Mysore, Karnataka Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._P._Shankar

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