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05July
5 Jul 2015
Cinemaazi remembers Charanjit Singh on his death anniversary
One of the progenitors of the acid house genre, Charanjit Singh passed away on 5 July, 2015. His interest in music grew from his family's musical equipment shop. Becoming a part of a band which covered popular film songs, he soon got offers to become a session musician for some of the Hindi film industry's top composers, mostly R D Burman. He also went on several international tours with leading singers like Kishore Kumar. It was on these...
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5 Jul 1998
Cinemaazi remembers Amarjeet on his death anniversary
Known for his multiple collaborations with Dev Anand, producer-director Amarjeet passed away on 5 July, 1998. Producer of films like Teen Devian (1965), Duniya (1968), Prem Shashtra (1974) and Rocky (1981), he also directed Teen Devian (1965) and Gambler (1971). He was also credited as the director of the Golden Bear nominated Hum Dono (1961), although it is widely believed that it was Vijay Anand who directed that film.
5 Jul 1993
Cinemaazi remembers Kali Banerjee on his death anniversary
Attaining legendary status for his unforgettable performance in Ritwik Ghatak's Ajantrik (1958), Kali Banerjee passed away on 5 July, 1993. A veteran of the stage, he played memorable roles in films by almost all top directors in Bengal at the time.
5 Jul 1952
Ciinemaazi remembers Renu Saluja on her birth anniversary
Remembering Renu Saluja on her birth anniversary. She was born on 5 July, 1952. She was one of the few female editors in Bollywood who left her mark in critically acclaimed and commercial cinema equally and received the National Award for editing four times . Cinemaazi looks back at her remarkable contributions to films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Pestonjee (1988), Dharavi (1992), Parinda (1989), 1942 A Love Story (1994), Pardes (1997) and Ba...
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5 Jul 1945
Cinemaazi remembers Vishnupant Govind Damle on his death anniversary
Sant Tukaram (1936) was a monumental achievement of filmmaking from Prabhat Studios. The two people helming that project were Vishnupant Damle and Sheikh Fattelal. Both were veterans, having started as collaborators of Baburao Painter, before leaving with V Shantaram to co-found Prabhat. Damle was also a sound recordist, but over his long career had developed extensive knowledge of almost every aspect of filmmaking. Vishnupant Damle passed away o...
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5 Jul 1901
Cinemaazi remembers B N Sircar on his birth anniversary
Founder of one of the most eminent production houses in Indian film history, New Theatres, B N Sircar was born on 5 July, 1901. His enterprising spirit and focus on technological innovations helped New Theatres become one of the premiere studios of pre-Independence India. Having a bevy of talented directors on its payroll and focusing on film adaptations of 'high' literary sources, New Theatres enjoyed tremendous success in the 1930s.
04July
4 Jul 2007
Cinemaazi remembers Ramlal Choudhury on his death anniversary
Ramlal Choudhury composed two wonderful soundtracks - Sehra (1963) and Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne (1965), but success eluded him in the film industry. Starting off as an assistant to Ram Ganguly he was often called upon to play the flute and shehnai in songs.
He composed for films like Husn Banu (1956), Nakaab Posh (1956), and Naaglok (1957). But Sehra proved to his breakthrough, followed by some memorable songs in Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne...
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4 Jul 1982
Cinemaazi remembers Bharat Vyas on his death anniversary
Remembering noted lyricist Bharat Vyas, who penned the exquisite prayer song, Ae maalik tere bande hum as well as the paen to Nature - Yeh kaun chitrakar hai. Born in Bikaner in 1918, Vyas started off penning lyrics for films with Duhaai (1943). He went on to write lyrics for several films including Bedard Zamana Kya Jane (1959), Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959), Sampoorna Ramayana (1961), Stree (1961), Purnima (1965), Mahabharat (1965), Boond Jo Ban Ga...
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4 Jul 1961
Cinemaazi wishes M M Keeravani a very happy birthday
Birthday wishes going out to M M Kreem, (bron on 4 July 1961) popular composer, playback singer and lyricist who was born Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani, on 4 July, 1961 in Andhra Pradesh. Winner of the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the Telugu film Annamayya (1997), he has also received eight Filmfare Awards, 11 state Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. His winning works include Kshana Kshanam (1991), Allari Priyud...
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4 Jul 1952
Cinemaazi wishes Chhaya Ganguli a Happy Birthday
Known primarily for her haunting rendition of the song Aap ki yaad aati rahi raat bhar from Gaman (1978) which won her a National Award and a Filmfare Award nomination, Chhaya Ganguly was born on 4 July, 1952 in Bombay. After completing her education from Bombay University she worked as a broadcaster in All India Radio, when she received an offer to sing a ghazal from Jaidev. After suffering initial trepidation she went through with it, leading t...
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4 Jul 1928
Cinemaazi remembers Jairam Acharya on his birth anniversary
The go to sitar player for Hindi films for years, Jairam Acharya honed his skills by observing maestros like Pandit Ravi Shankar. Originally coming to Bombay to become a singer, he later joined HMV in 1946. He had initially received training on the dilruba before picking up the sitar. Classic songs like O sajana barkha bahaar ayi, Bole re papihara, Tere bina zindagi se koi feature his playing. He was born on 4 July, 1928.
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4 Jul 1926
Cinemaazi remembers Veena on her birth anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers veteran actress Veena (Shahzadi Tajwar Sultan) on her birth anniversary (4 July, 1926). Born in Quetta, Balochistan, she made her debut with Punjabi film Gowandhi (1942) directed by G R Sethi, opposite Shyam. She later moved to Bombay and played leading and stellar roles in films like Asra (1941), Najma (1943), Humayun (1945), Phool (1945), Dastan (1950), Afsana (1951), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Taj...
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4 Jul 1916
Cinemaazi remembers Naseem Banu on her birth anniversary
Often regarded as the first female superstar of Indian cinema, Naseem Banu was born on 4 July, 1916 in Delhi. A fan of Sulochana from a young age, she decided to follow in her footsteps. She made her debut with Sohrab Modi's adaptation of Hamlet, Khoon Ka Khoon (1935) and went on to carve out an unforgettable career. Pukar (1939) was her big breakthrough role. She starred in films such as Khan Bahadur (1937),Meetha Zahar (1938), Talaaq (1938)...
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03July
3 Jul 2020
Cinemaazi remembers Saroj Khan on her death anniversary
Remembering the effervescent Saroj Khan who passed away on 3rd July 2020. At only the age of 10, she joined a dancing troupe and worked as a background dancer. One of the songs she appeared in was the memorable Aaiye Meherbaan from Howrah Bridge (1958).
3 Jul 2013
Cinemaazi remembers Karunesh Thakur on his death anniversary
Maker of films like Maan (1954), Pataalpari (1957), Batwara (1961), Aanchal Ke Phool (1968), Bhaavna (1972), Baazigar (1972), Albeli (1974), Shaadi Se Pehle (1980), Karunesh Thakur passed away on 3 July, 2013. He was the son of Thakur Himmat Singh who was the founder of Lahore's Leela Mandir banner.
3 Jul 1998
Cinemaazi remembers Arun Ahuja on his death anniversary
Gulshan Singh Ahuja became Arun or Arun Ahuja after he successfully auditioned for a role in Mehboob Khan's hit Ek Hi Raasta (1939). He kept on acting till the 50s and also unsuccessfully tried to become a producer. His son Govinda later became a major commercial star in the 90s. Arun Ahuja passed away on 3 July, 1998.
3 Jul 1996
Cinemaazi remembers Raaj Kumar on his death anniversary
One of the most iconic screen presences of Hindi cinema who wowed audiences with his powerful dialogues, Raaj Kumar passed away on 3 July, 1996. A principled actor, he often rejected roles that did not meet his demanding standards. His unique charm mad him retain much of his box office pull well after his career as a lead actor came to an end.
3 Jul 1952
Cinemaazi wishes Amit Kumar Ganguly a very happy birthday
Cinemaazi wishes playback singer, actor, and music composer Amit Kumar Ganguly a very Happy Birthday. Eldest son of the renowned singer-actor Kishore Kumar and singer-actress Ruma Guha Thakurta, he was born 3 July, 1952. He was cast by his father in two films that the latter produced, namely Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964) in which Kishore sang Aa chalke tujhe mein leke chaloon to his young son, and in Door Ka Raahi (1971). At the age of 21 he s...
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3 Jul 1941
Cinemaazi wishes Adoor Gopalakrishnan a very happy birthday
A happy birthday to Adoor Gopalakrishnan! The celebrated Malayalam filmmaker is arguably one of the greatest auteurs of Indian cinema. Look back on this interview conducted by Bikram Singh with the director in 1984, at the time of the release of his powerful Mukhamukham (1984).
3 Jul 1923
Cinemaazi remembers B S Thapa on his birth anniversary
B S Thapa began his film career as an apprentice to Chetan Anand when he was making Afsar (1950). He made his directorial debut with Maitighar (1966) which was the first Nepali language film made under a private banner. He also worked in Hindi and Punjabi cinema with films like Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973), Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) and Charandas (1977). He was born on 3 July, 1923.
