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03 Oct, 1934

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Kumari on her birth anniversary

03 Oct, 1941

Cinemaazi wishes Ranjit Gazmer on his birthday

03 Oct, 1943

Cinemaazi remembers Vishnupant Pagnis on his death anniversary

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29March

29 Mar 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Timir Baran on his death anniversary

Regarded as the father of Indian symphony orchestra, gifted music composer Timir Baran is credited with bringing Indian film music out of the confines of theatre, enabling it to develop its own distinct character and status.

29 Mar 1939

Cinemaazi remembers Jagdeep on his birth anniversary

“Hamara naam Soorma Bhopali aisei nahi hai”... Jagdeep is most memorable for his role as Soorma Bhopali in the blockbuster Sholay (1975), flaunting paan-stained grin and mischievous eyes, as he mouthed this Salim-Javed penned dialogue. Enjoying a prolific career in films, he acted in approximately 400 films over the decades. He is considered the last of the comic icons in the tradition of seniors Johnny Walker and Mehmood.

29 Mar 1929

Cinemaazi remembers Utpal Dutt on his birth anniversary

An exemplary playwright, actor, director and an unabashedly political artist, Utpal Dutt remained creative and imaginative till the end with his texts loaded with political meanings and radical subtexts. His contributions to theatre and cinema garnered him with numerous accolades and awards as well.

29 Mar 1914

Cinemaazi remembers Dhumal on his birth anniversary

Beginning with playing humble roles like utensil cleaner and as one who serves drinks, Anant Balwant Dhumal rose as a prominent character artiste in Hindi cinema.

28March

28 Mar 2012

Cinemaazi remembers T Damodaran on his death anniversary

Screenwriter T Damodaran, also known fondly as Damodaran Master, passed away this day, in 2012. He is known for scripting some of Malayalam cinema’s biggest hits such as Angadi (1980), Thushaaram (1981), Ee Nadu (1982), Innalenkil Naale (1982), Thadakam (1982), Iniyenkilum (1983), Vartha (1986), Angadikappurathu (1985), Avanazhi (1986), Inspector Balram (1991), Abhimanyu (1991), Advaitham (1991), and Kala Pani (1996). Born in 1935 in Calicu...

28 Mar 1988

Cinemaazi remembers S N Tripathi on his death anniversary

Srinath Tripathi was born on 14 March 1913 in Varanasi (then Benaras) into a family of priests and Sanskrit scholars. His father used to teach in a local college as well as perform the duties of a priest in the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Annapoorna temple. Tripathi himself learnt Sanskrit as a young boy. He spent his time reading Hindu scriptures, and by the age of 14, he knew the Bhagawad Gita by heart.

28 Mar 1975

Akshaye Khanna

Cinemaazi wishes a very birthday to Akshaye Khanna born on this day in 1975.

28 Mar 1954

Cinemaazi wishes Moon Moon Sen a very happy birthday

Cinemaazi wishes the beautiful Moon Moon Sen a very Happy Birthday. Born this day in 1954 to renowned actress mother Suchitra Sen and Dibanath Sen, she has featured in approximately 60 films across languages like Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi. Interestingly, she entered films after marriage and motherhood, debuting in a then-considered bold avatar in the action thriller Andar Baahar (1984). Her role in the film Si...

27March

27 Mar 2000

Cinemaazi remembers Priya Rajvansh on her death anniversary

Priya Rajvansh, the successful actress of Hindi cinema started her journey on stage and was encouraged by Balraj Sahni. Despite few films in her filmography, she has left an indelible mark in Hindi cinema’s history. Cinemaazi remembers her on her death anniversary.

27 Mar 1917

Cinemaazi remembers Nabendu Ghosh on his birth anniversary

An acclaimed writer, dancer and director, Nabendu Ghosh was born on this day in 1917. The Bengal famine, the Quit India Movement and life in post-independence Bengal formed the backdrop of his writings. In cinema, he is primarily known for his work with Bimal Roy, though he also worked on films like Teesri Kasam (1966), Majhli Didi (1967) and Abhimaan (1973).

27 Mar 1914

Cinemaazi remembers Ajoy Kar on his birth anniversary

One of the great cinematographer-directors of Bengali cinema, Ajoy Kar's films form an integral part of the aesthetic formula of golden era Bengali cinema. The director of classics like Jighansha (1951), Shyamali (1956), Harano Sur (1957) and Saptapadi (1961) was born on this day in 1914.

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