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Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Kumari on her birth anniversary
03 Oct, 1934

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Kumari on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi wishes Ranjit Gazmer on his birthday
03 Oct, 1941

Cinemaazi wishes Ranjit Gazmer on his birthday

Cinemaazi remembers Vishnupant Pagnis on his death anniversary
03 Oct, 1943

Cinemaazi remembers Vishnupant Pagnis on his death anniversary

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31March
Cinemaazi remembers Meena Kumari on her death anniversary
31 Mar 1972

Cinemaazi remembers Meena Kumari on her death anniversary

‘She ended life with a broken fiddle, with a broken song, with a broken heart, but not a single regret’. These were the words Meena Kumari had requested be engraved on her tombstone. Her exquisite talent shines forth in an array of films such as Baiju Bawra (1952), Parineeta (1953), Foot Path (1953), Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Aarti (1962), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Kaajal (1965), Mere Apne (1971), Pake...
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30March
Cinemaazi remembers Anand Bakshi on his death anniversary
30 Mar 2002

Cinemaazi remembers Anand Bakshi on his death anniversary

With over 3000 songs in more than 600 films, Anand Bakshi is arguably the most prolific songwriter in the history of Hindi films.
Cinemaazi remembers Devika Rani on his birth anniversary
30 Mar 1908

Cinemaazi remembers Devika Rani on his birth anniversary

Hailed as the ‘First Lady of Indian Cinema’, Devika Rani enjoys the undisputed reputation of being one of the most influential artists to ever work in the theatre of dreams. The most successful actress of the early sound era and one of the pillars of Bombay Talkies, Indian cinema has felt the imprint of her work throughout its history.
29March
Cinemaazi remembers Timir Baran on his death anniversary
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.
Cinemaazi remembers Jagdeep on his birth anniversary
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.
Cinemaazi remembers Utpal Dutt on his birth anniversary
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.
Cinemaazi remembers Dhumal on his birth anniversary
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.

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