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05 Feb, 1989

Cinemaazi remembers Shambhu on his death anniversary

05 Feb, 2010

Cinemaazi remembers Sujit Kumar on his death anniversary

05 Feb, 2014

Cinemaazi remembers Juthika Roy on her death anniversary

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05February
5 Feb 2014

Cinemaazi remembers Juthika Roy on her death anniversary

Juthika Roy, the empress of bhajans, passed away on this day in 2014. Legend has it, on 15 August, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru requested her to keep singing even after her time slot on All India Radio was over. Image source: www.bollywooddirect.com
Juthika Roy, the empress of bhajans, passed away on this day in 2014. Legend has it, on 15 August, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru requested her to keep singing even after her time slot on All India Radio was over.

Image source: www.bollywooddirect.com
5 Feb 2010

Cinemaazi remembers Sujit Kumar on his death anniversary

After playing the lead in films like Ek Saal Pehle (1965) and Lal Bangla (1966), Sujit Kumar established himself as a dependable character actor in Hindi cinema. He passed away on 5 February, 2010. 
After playing the lead in films like Ek Saal Pehle (1965) and Lal Bangla (1966), Sujit Kumar established himself as a dependable character actor in Hindi cinema. He passed away on 5 February, 2010. 
5 Feb 1989

Cinemaazi remembers Shambhu on his death anniversary

Shambhu, one half of the famous Shankar-Shambhu Qawwal duo, had passed away this day in 1989. Real brothers, he and older sibling Shankar were the only Hindu qawwals in the subcontinent. Witnessing them moving listeners to tears with their rendition at the Urs Sharief at Ajmer, filmmaker Mehboob Khan invited them to Bombay, to sing at the inaugural ceremony of his Mehboob studio. Soon they established themselves in the Hindi film industry as play...
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Shambhu, one half of the famous Shankar-Shambhu Qawwal duo, had passed away this day in 1989. Real brothers, he and older sibling Shankar were the only Hindu qawwals in the subcontinent. Witnessing them moving listeners to tears with their rendition at the Urs Sharief at Ajmer, filmmaker Mehboob Khan invited them to Bombay, to sing at the inaugural ceremony of his Mehboob studio. Soon they established themselves in the Hindi film industry as playback singers and music directors rendering songs such as Ho ke maayus tere from Laila Majnu (1976) and Kissa hota hai shuru from Teesri Kasam (1966). They also composed music for Tumhara Kalloo (1975) and Kaala Sooraj (1986). Shambu died due to a heart attack in 1989. He remains a symbol of Indian unity in diversity, with his singing underlining India’s rich, pluralistic cultural traditions. While Shambhu’s son Rakesh Pandit is a playback singer, his other son Deepak Pandit is a composer-violinist in the film industry.

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04February
4 Feb 2023

Cinemaazi remembers Vani Jairam on her death anniversary

With a magical voice captivating audiences and music directors alike from her early films Guddi (1971) and Deergha Sumangali (1972), Vani Jairam went on to reign mainly in the South Indian film industry for more than four decades. She is credited with rendering playback in multiple languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Assamese and Bengali, recording over 20,000 songs.
With a magical voice captivating audiences and music directors alike from her early films Guddi (1971) and Deergha Sumangali (1972), Vani Jairam went on to reign mainly in the South Indian film industry for more than four decades. She is credited with rendering playback in multiple languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Assamese and Bengali, recording over 20,000 songs.
4 Feb 2004

Cinemaazi remembers Malika Pukhraj on her death anniversary

Abhi tau main jawan hoon which is Hafeez Jalandhri's famous nazm, Faiz Ahmed Faiz's Mere qatil mere dildar mere paas raho, Quli Qutub's Piya baaj piyala piya jaey na, and Lo phir basant aaii… Popular ghazal and folk singer, Malika Pukhraj whose death anniversary falls today, is memorable for these renditions and more. 
Abhi tau main jawan hoon which is Hafeez Jalandhri's famous nazm, Faiz Ahmed Faiz's Mere qatil mere dildar mere paas raho, Quli Qutub's Piya baaj piyala piya jaey na, and Lo phir basant aaii… Popular ghazal and folk singer, Malika Pukhraj whose death anniversary falls today, is memorable for these renditions and more. 
4 Feb 2002

Cinemaazi rememebers Bhagwan Dada on his death anniversary

Bhagwan Dada came from humble beginnings and experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows in his storied career. Today is the famous comic actor's death anniversary.
Bhagwan Dada came from humble beginnings and experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows in his storied career. Today is the famous comic actor's death anniversary.
4 Feb 1997

Cinemaazi remembers Rabi Ghosh on his death anniversary

Today is the death anniversary of one of the most beloved actors of Bengali cinema, Rabi Ghosh. A seasoned thespian and master improviser, he was much more than the comedian everyone remembers. Immortalised by his roles in Galpa Holeo Satti (1966), Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969) and Jana Aranya (1976), he retains a special place in the hearts of Bengali filmgoers.
Today is the death anniversary of one of the most beloved actors of Bengali cinema, Rabi Ghosh. A seasoned thespian and master improviser, he was much more than the comedian everyone remembers. Immortalised by his roles in Galpa Holeo Satti (1966), Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969) and Jana Aranya (1976), he retains a special place in the hearts of Bengali filmgoers.
4 Feb 1974

Cinemaazi wishes Urmila Matondkar a very Happy Birthday

Acknowledged as a ‘thinking actress who performs spontaneously’, Urmila Matondkar established a distinctive onscreen persona, known equally for her acting skills, as for her style quotient and dancing prowess. Celebrated as an actress with style and a fair amount of substance, she has been credited with breaking ‘Bollywood’ stereotypes regarding heroines onscreen, and always being ahead of her times.
Acknowledged as a ‘thinking actress who performs spontaneously’, Urmila Matondkar established a distinctive onscreen persona, known equally for her acting skills, as for her style quotient and dancing prowess. Celebrated as an actress with style and a fair amount of substance, she has been credited with breaking ‘Bollywood’ stereotypes regarding heroines onscreen, and always being ahead of her times.
4 Feb 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Waman Mengle on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi memerbers film editor Waman Mengle on his birth anniversary. He is remembered for films like Aas (1953), Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961), Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi (1966), etc.
Cinemaazi memerbers film editor Waman Mengle on his birth anniversary.
He is remembered for films like Aas (1953), Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961), Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi (1966), etc.
4 Feb 1922

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Bhimsen Joshi on his birth anniversary

One of the greatest vocalists of Indian classical music, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was born on this day in 1922. Renowned for his performance in the Mile sur mera tumhara song, he has also sung for Hindi, Marathi and Kannada films.
One of the greatest vocalists of Indian classical music, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was born on this day in 1922. Renowned for his performance in the Mile sur mera tumhara song, he has also sung for Hindi, Marathi and Kannada films.
03February
3 Feb 2000

Cinemaazi remembers Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi on his death anniversary

Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi was not only one of the most accomplished tabla players in the history of Indian classical music, he also composed music for a number of Hindi and Punjabi films. Today is his death anniversary.
Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi was not only one of the most accomplished tabla players in the history of Indian classical music, he also composed music for a number of Hindi and Punjabi films. Today is his death anniversary.
3 Feb 1957

Cinemaazi remembers Esmayeel Shroff on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi wishes director Esmayeel Shroff a very happy birthday. Shroff was born this day, 3 February in 1957 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. He is credited with directing films such as Agar... If (1977), Thodisi Bewafaii (1980), Ahista Ahista (1981), Dil... Akhir Dil Hai (1982), Love 86 (1986), Suryaa: An Awakening (1989), God and Gun (1995), Tarkieb (2000), and Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum (2004). A graduate in sound engineering, Shroff had worked as...
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Cinemaazi wishes director Esmayeel Shroff a very happy birthday. Shroff was born this day, 3 February in 1957 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. He is credited with directing films such as Agar... If (1977), Thodisi Bewafaii (1980), Ahista Ahista (1981), Dil... Akhir Dil Hai (1982), Love 86 (1986), Suryaa: An Awakening (1989), God and Gun (1995), Tarkieb (2000), and Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum (2004). A graduate in sound engineering, Shroff had worked as an assistant director to Bhim Singh. His directorial debut, Thodisi Bewafaii, which was written by his brother Moin Uddin Shroff, became a commercial hit and also celebrated its golden jubilee in some cities. A family drama about misunderstandings and clashing egos, it starred Rajesh Khanna and Shabana Azmi in key roles.
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3 Feb 1952

Cinemaazi wishes Deepti Naval a very happy birthday

Happy birthday, Deepti Naval! Though she became famous for her girl-next-door persona, she never subscribed to the conventional definition of that character. Not only was she a beloved and acclaimed actress she is also a successful painter and photographer.
Happy birthday, Deepti Naval! Though she became famous for her girl-next-door persona, she never subscribed to the conventional definition of that character. Not only was she a beloved and acclaimed actress she is also a successful painter and photographer.
3 Feb 1938

Cinemaazi wishes Waheeda Rehman a very happy birthday

Cinemaazi wishes the graceful Waheeda Rehman a very happy birthday! Star of countless classics of Hindi cinema, she originally made her debut in Telugu cinema before appearing in Guru Dutt's CID.
Cinemaazi wishes the graceful Waheeda Rehman a very happy birthday! Star of countless classics of Hindi cinema, she originally made her debut in Telugu cinema before appearing in Guru Dutt's CID.
3 Feb 1929

Cinemaazi remembers Kaumudi Munshi on her birth anniversary

Today is the day the ‘Nightingale of Gujarat’ – Kaumudi Munshi was born in 1929 in Uttar Pradesh, into a family that originally hailed from Vadnagar, Gujarat. Famed for her Sugam Sangeet, she trained in Thumri, Gazals, Chaiti, and Hori under famous Indian Classical singer Siddheshwari Devi. Kaumudi started her career singing Hindi and Rajasthani Geets. After moving to Bombay at the age of 21, she started singing in Gujarati for...
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Today is the day the ‘Nightingale of Gujarat’ – Kaumudi Munshi was born in 1929 in Uttar Pradesh, into a family that originally hailed from Vadnagar, Gujarat. Famed for her Sugam Sangeet, she trained in Thumri, Gazals, Chaiti, and Hori under famous Indian Classical singer Siddheshwari Devi. Kaumudi started her career singing Hindi and Rajasthani Geets. After moving to Bombay at the age of 21, she started singing in Gujarati for All India Radio. She also spent five years learning Gazals from the famous Taj Ahmed Khan, presenting them in a distinctive and appealing style. Kaumudi was a preferred artist for HMV; her first album released in 1952 was on Garba. She also performed on Doordarshan. Among the films she sang for are Manun Masi (1952), Teen Tasveeren (1954), Shola Aur Shabnam (1961), Jivno Jugari (1963), Panetar (1965), Kero Kankuna (1980), Kashino Dikaro (1979), and Raja Aur Runk (1968). Her popular songs include Choryasi rango no saathiyo, composed by her music director husband Ninu Mazumdar, Dil ki lagi, Oh Kanhaiya oh Kanhaiya and Raton ko chori chori. Kaumudi Munshi passed away in 2020.

Image source: www.timesofindia.com
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3 Feb 1929

Cinemaazi remembers Mohana Cabral on her birth anniversary

On this day Mohana Cabral was born in Goa's Socorro-Porvorim in 1929. She received her first break in Kishore Sahu's Sawan Aya Re (1949). Although it was in Aag (1948) that she was first seen. She was later involved with Konkani theatre in C Alvares's productions.      

On this day Mohana Cabral was born in Goa's Socorro-Porvorim in 1929. She received her first break in Kishore Sahu's Sawan Aya Re (1949). Although it was in Aag (1948) that she was first seen. She was later involved with Konkani theatre in C Alvares's productions.

 

 



 

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