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01 Oct, 1906

Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary

01 Oct, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary

01 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary

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01October
1 Oct 2009

Cinemaazi remembers Kalyani Bai on her death anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers yesteryear actress-singer Kalyani Bai on her death anniversary. Starting her career in the mid-1930s, Kalyani worked with big banners of that time like New Theatres, Ranjit Movietone and many more.
Cinemaazi remembers yesteryear actress-singer Kalyani Bai on her death anniversary. Starting her career in the mid-1930s, Kalyani worked with big banners of that time like New Theatres, Ranjit Movietone and many more.
1 Oct 1995

Cinemaazi remembers R K Nayyar on his death anniversary.

Director, producer, screenwriter, R K Nayyar wore many hats during his film career. Mostly remembered for directing the superhit Love in Simla (1960), he also made films like Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke (1963), Aao Pyar Karen (1964), Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (1966), Intaquam(1969), and Qatl (1986). He passed away #onthisday in 1995. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary. He is seen here with Sadhana whom he married in 1966. 
Director, producer, screenwriter, R K Nayyar wore many hats during his film career. Mostly remembered for directing the superhit Love in Simla (1960), he also made films like Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke (1963), Aao Pyar Karen (1964), Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (1966), Intaquam(1969), and Qatl (1986). He passed away #onthisday in 1995. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary. He is seen here with Sadhana whom he married in 1966. 
1 Oct 1975

Cinemaazi remembers A Subba Rao on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer A Subba Rao (Adurthi Subba Rao) on his death anniversary. Having assisted Uday Shankar in directing the magnum opus Kalpana (1948), Subba Rao made his directorial debut with Telugu film Amara Sandesam (1954)
Cinemaazi remembers director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer A Subba Rao (Adurthi Subba Rao) on his death anniversary. Having assisted Uday Shankar in directing the magnum opus Kalpana (1948), Subba Rao made his directorial debut with Telugu film Amara Sandesam (1954)
1 Oct 1944

Cinemaazi remembers Dheeraj Kumar on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi wishes veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar on his birthday. Kumar was born in Punjab on this day. He began his acting career with Rajesh Nahta’s film Raaton Ka Raja (1970) alongside Shatrughan Sinha. Before entering films he worked as a model in TV ads, while getting recognised at a talent show organized by Filmfare magazine helped in launching his career  in Hindi films. He later moved to work in television series, and has...
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Cinemaazi wishes veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar on his birthday. Kumar was born in Punjab on this day. He began his acting career with Rajesh Nahta’s film Raaton Ka Raja (1970) alongside Shatrughan Sinha. Before entering films he worked as a model in TV ads, while getting recognised at a talent show organized by Filmfare magazine helped in launching his career  in Hindi films. He later moved to work in television series, and has about more than 25 films and over 40 TV serials to his credit. His most noted films include Sargam (1979), Roti, Kapda aur Makaan (1974), Swami (1977), Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977). In 1986 Dheeraj Kumar started a television production house Creative Eye Limited and presides as the Managing Director.
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1 Oct 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Gauhar Kanpuri on his birth anniversary

Remembering lyricist Gauhar Kanpuri on his birth anniversary. Born #onthisday in 1932, Gauhar Kanpuri was one of the popular Hindi film lyricists of the 70s and 80s. It was with composer Bappi Lahiri he built a strong team and wrote songs for the film Zakhmee (1975) that opened the door of success for them.
Remembering lyricist Gauhar Kanpuri on his birth anniversary. Born #onthisday in 1932, Gauhar Kanpuri was one of the popular Hindi film lyricists of the 70s and 80s. It was with composer Bappi Lahiri he built a strong team and wrote songs for the film Zakhmee (1975) that opened the door of success for them.
1 Oct 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary

Nasir Khan was superstar Dilip Kumar’s younger brother who debuted with Nitin Bose’s film Mazdoor (1945) and delivered a box office hit with his second film Shehnai(1947). Khan moved to Pakistan shortly after Partition and starred as the lead in the first Pakistani Film Teri Yaad (1948) with actor Asha Poshley. His film career in Pakistan was short lived and he returned to work in Bombay films, his acting career spread across the 1950...
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Nasir Khan was superstar Dilip Kumar’s younger brother who debuted with Nitin Bose’s film Mazdoor (1945) and delivered a box office hit with his second film Shehnai(1947). Khan moved to Pakistan shortly after Partition and starred as the lead in the first Pakistani Film Teri Yaad (1948) with actor Asha Poshley. His film career in Pakistan was short lived and he returned to work in Bombay films, his acting career spread across the 1950s delivering many hits, working opposite actors like Nutan in films like Nagini (1951), Aagosh (1953), Shisham(1952). Nasir and his brother Dilip Kumar played siblings in the iconic blockbuster Ganga Jamna and is remembered as one of his most noted roles. Though he had a good start to his career in films, he found limited success and passed away at the young age of 49 in 1974.
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1 Oct 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary

Majrooh Sultanpuri may have become more famous for his many memorable Hindi film songs, yet he was a revolutionary poet first and foremost, and one of the finest avant-garde Urdu poets of 20th-century literature.
Majrooh Sultanpuri may have become more famous for his many memorable Hindi film songs, yet he was a revolutionary poet first and foremost, and one of the finest avant-garde Urdu poets of 20th-century literature.
1 Oct 1906

Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary

S D Burman began his career as a film singer with Yahudi Ki Ladki (1933). The songs were composed by Pankaj Mullick. Later, the song he sang was re-recorded in Pahadi Sanyal’s voice. Sachin Dev continued to sing in films like Sanjher Pidim (1935).
S D Burman began his career as a film singer with Yahudi Ki Ladki (1933). The songs were composed by Pankaj Mullick. Later, the song he sang was re-recorded in Pahadi Sanyal’s voice. Sachin Dev continued to sing in films like Sanjher Pidim (1935).
30September
30 Sep 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary

Urdu poet, short story writer, lyricist and film writer, Aziz Qaisi is known for films such as Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972), Ankur (1974), Dayavan (1988), Indrajeet (1991), and Dushman Duniya Ka (1996). Books that he authored include Aaina-dar-Aaina, Gird-bad, and the popular novel Dusre Kinare Tak. Image credit:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/rashid_ashraf/17969477201
Urdu poet, short story writer, lyricist and film writer, Aziz Qaisi is known for films such as Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972), Ankur (1974), Dayavan (1988), Indrajeet (1991), and Dushman Duniya Ka (1996). Books that he authored include Aaina-dar-Aaina, Gird-bad, and the popular novel Dusre Kinare Tak.

Image credit:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/rashid_ashraf/17969477201
30 Sep 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary

Appearing in several films as a singer-actor during the 30s and 40s, Pandit Feroze Dastoor eventually chose to bid adieu to acting and immerse himself fully in Indian classical singing. Image credit:  https://www.facebook.com/HCMAEOFFICIAL/posts/hcmae_remembrance-hcmae_tributes-remembering-legendary-hindustani-classical-voca/1088242569996963/
Appearing in several films as a singer-actor during the 30s and 40s, Pandit Feroze Dastoor eventually chose to bid adieu to acting and immerse himself fully in Indian classical singing.

Image credit:  https://www.facebook.com/HCMAEOFFICIAL/posts/hcmae_remembrance-hcmae_tributes-remembering-legendary-hindustani-classical-voca/1088242569996963/
30 Sep 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary

In the 1940s, he entered films, with the help of his cousin, the legendary singer K.L. Saigal who had already made a mark in the industry. Madan Puri made his debut in Ahinsa (1947). Over the next 20 years, he established himself as a menacing villain and character actor playing either the uncle/ father/ elder brother, police officer or politician.
In the 1940s, he entered films, with the help of his cousin, the legendary singer K.L. Saigal who had already made a mark in the industry. Madan Puri made his debut in Ahinsa (1947). Over the next 20 years, he established himself as a menacing villain and character actor playing either the uncle/ father/ elder brother, police officer or politician.
29September
29 Sep 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Tom Alter on his death anniversary

Through the seventies and eighties, he received a steady stream of offers and worked with established names in the industry like Dev Anand, Satyajit Ray, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Manoj Kumar. His roles in films such as Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977), Naukri (1978), Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin (1977), Sahib Bahadur (1977) and Kranti (1981) ensured his firm footing in the Hindi film industry.
Through the seventies and eighties, he received a steady stream of offers and worked with established names in the industry like Dev Anand, Satyajit Ray, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Manoj Kumar. His roles in films such as Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977), Naukri (1978), Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin (1977), Sahib Bahadur (1977) and Kranti (1981) ensured his firm footing in the Hindi film industry.
29 Sep 2013

Cinemaazi celebrates Kedarnath Saigal work on his death anniversary

There are artists you might have seen a lot on screen, than know and recognize, an artist who mostly plays blink and miss. That was veteran character actor Kedarnath Saigal. An artist with more than five hundred films to his credit, Saigal Sahab as he was fondly known, made his acting debut with Sikandar-e-Azam(1965) starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Mumtaz and Dara Singh. He has worked alongside many notable stars in his career, like Amitabh Bachchan...
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There are artists you might have seen a lot on screen, than know and recognize, an artist who mostly plays blink and miss. That was veteran character actor Kedarnath Saigal. An artist with more than five hundred films to his credit, Saigal Sahab as he was fondly known, made his acting debut with Sikandar-e-Azam(1965) starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Mumtaz and Dara Singh. He has worked alongside many notable stars in his career, like Amitabh Bachchan in cult films like Sholay (1975), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) and Deewar (1975). He became a popular character actor, mostly seen playing a police officer or a doctor. His most popular films include Khilona (1970), Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994), Chakrayvuha (1978), Professor Pyarelal (1981) among many others. He died on this day in 2013. Cinemaazi celebrates his work on his death anniversary.

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29 Sep 1946

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers actor Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1946, Baswani is remembered for his role as a photographer in Kundan Shah's classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983).
Cinemaazi remembers actor Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1946, Baswani is remembered for his role as a photographer in Kundan Shah's classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983).
29 Sep 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the comedy king Mehmood on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1932, Mehmood began as a child actor in Ashok Kumar’s Kismet (1943). But it was Guru Dutt who spotted the young lad and gave him his first break. 
Cinemaazi remembers the comedy king Mehmood on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1932, Mehmood began as a child actor in Ashok Kumar’s Kismet (1943). But it was Guru Dutt who spotted the young lad and gave him his first break. 
29 Sep 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.

Among the more high-profile greats in Hindi film music’s pantheon of playback singers, Krishna Goel remains largely unsung. Nonetheless, in the golden era of the 50s, he had shone with his songs in films like Malika (1956), Passing Show (1956) and Naag Padmini (1957). Born on 29th September, 1927, it was at the young age of six that he started singing at the court of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, the last ruling king of the princel...
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Among the more high-profile greats in Hindi film music’s pantheon of playback singers, Krishna Goel remains largely unsung. Nonetheless, in the golden era of the 50s, he had shone with his songs in films like Malika (1956), Passing Show (1956) and Naag Padmini (1957). Born on 29th September, 1927, it was at the young age of six that he started singing at the court of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, the last ruling king of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Krishna Goel went on to become a friend of Prince Karan Singh Ji. 
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