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05 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Jagat Murari on his birth anniversary

05 Oct, 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Radhu Karmakar on his death anniversary

05 Oct, 2020

Cinemaazi remembers Anil Devgan on his death anniversary

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27February

27 Feb 1997

Cinemaazi remembers Indeevar on his death anniversary

After making a mark in the industry in the 60s, Indeevar really arrived with penning some iconic songs in the 70s and 80s. Today is the noted lyricist's death anniversary.

27 Feb 1952

Cinemaazi wishes Prakash Jha a very happy birthday

Cinemaazi wishes National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha a Happy Birthday. Born 27 February, 1952, Jha is known for his hard-hitting, realistic, socio-political films that focus on sensitive issues in Indian society. His films have achieved the rare balance of commercial success and critical acclaim. While his Damul (1984) lifted the curtain on bonded labour and caste oppression in Bihar, Mrityudand (1997) tackled gender inequality and socia...

27 Feb 1916

Cinemaazi remembers Vidyanath Seth on his birth anniversary

Vidyanath Seth’s style of singing was influenced by that of the maestro K L Saigal, even as he attempted to carve his own identity in playback singing. He rendered just five songs for Hindi cinema, for films such as Pujarin (1936), and the Samar Ghose directed film Roop Rekha (1948) for which he even composed one of the songs, O gori kahe preet kare. His songs include Aaj geet ke bol bol mein umda hai toofaan, Aankhen mila ke, Aata hai...

27 Feb 1916

Cinemaazi remembers P Madhukar on his birth anniversary

Regarded as one of the most significant harmonium players in history, P Madhukar is credited with revolutionising playing techniques and establishing the harmonium as a respectable instrument in the pantheon of music. Born on this day in 1916 in Mumbai, he trained under Shankarrao Rajapurkar, Bahulkar and later Annasaheb Mainker. During this time, he started assisting Mainker in composing for films. Later he turned composer himself for some films...

26February

26 Feb 1978

Cinemaazi remembers Devendra Goel on his death anniversary

Remembering producer-director Devendra Goel on the occasion of his death anniversary. Born in Meerut on 3 March, 1919, he is known for directing films such as Aankhen (1950), Adaa (1951), Aas (1953), Albeli (1955), Narsi Bhagat (1957), Ek Saal (1957), Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959), Razia Sultana (1961), Pyaar Ka Sagar (1961), Door Ki Awaaz (1964), Dus Lakh (1966), Ek Phool Do Maali (1969), Dharkan (1972), Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975), Aadmi Sad...

26 Feb 1937

Cinemaazi remembers Manmohan Desai on his birth anniversary

There is something about his films that keeps you glued to the screen. A recurring theme in many of his films was the importance of family and his favourite trope to underline this was the ‘lost-and-found’ plot.Cinemaazi salutes the champion of Masala films, Manmohan Desai, on his birth anniversary.

26 Feb 1922

Cinemaazi remembers Manmohan Krishna on his birth anniversary

One of the most fondly remembered character actors of Hindi cinema, Manmohan Krishna was born in pre-Independence Lahore in 1922. While he went on to become a prolific actor, Manmohan Krishna spent his early career as a Lecturer of Physics in Rajakiya Vidyalaya in Lahore. But while teaching, he also harboured a desire for a career in the radio. Armed with a magnetic personality, an impressive voice, and his debate skills, he travelled to Bombay t...

25February

25 Feb 2015

Cinemaazi remembers A Vincent on his death anniversary

Leaving his mark in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, A VIncent was an acclaimed cinematographer and director. A Filmfare Award winner as a cinematographer, he has also directed many successful Malayalam films.

25 Feb 2004

Cinemaazi remembers B Nagi Reddy on his death anniversary

Founder of the legendary Vijaya Vauhini studios, B Nagi Reddy played a pioneering role in the foundation of the film industry in Chennai. Along with Aluri Chakrapani, he took over Vauhini Studios and merged it with his Vijaya Pictures. Known for producing elaborate melodramas, the studio produced several of L V Prasad and K V Reddy's films. Some of the notable films are Shavukaru (1950), Pathala Bhairavi (1951), Pelli Chesi Chhodu (1952), Mis...

25 Feb 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Manhar Desai on his death anniversary

Remembering actor Manhar Desai on the occasion of his death anniversary. Hailing from a Gujarati Christian family of Ahmedabad, he was born Malcom Alfredo Desai on 3 August, 1917 in Bombay. Eager to pursue a career in films, his first brush with acting was less than satisfactory: he played the stunt double for the hero in riding sequences. Returning to college disillusioned, he pursued several jobs after graduating, till he landed lead acting rol...

Cinemaazi remembers S H Bihari on his death anniversary

25 Feb 1987

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