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30 Sep, 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary

30 Sep, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary

30 Sep, 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary

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07August

7 Aug 2019

Cinemaazi remembers J Om Prakash on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers filmmaker and producer J Om Prakash on his death anniversary. Born as Jay Om Prakash Juneja, most of his films started with "A" or "Aa". Some of his many hit films are Aap Ki Kasam (1974), Aakhir Kyon? (1985) & Aasha (1980). Image Courtesy: cinestaan

7 Aug 2018

Cinemaazi remembers M Karunanidhi on his death anniversary

The stalwart of Tamil cinema, M. Karunanidhi started his career as a screenwriter in films like Rajakumari (1947), Manthiri Kumari (1950), and Parashakti (1952). A major part of the Dravidian movement, his stories were a reflection of his politics. His collaboration with another Tamil superstar MGR resulted in films like Abhimanyu (1948), Maruthanad Elvarasee (1950), Malaikkallan (1954), Pudhumai Pitha (1957), Kanchi Thalaivam (1963), and many mo...

7 Aug 2009

Cinemaazi remembers Gulshan Bawra on his death anniversary

Lyricist of memorable songs such as Tumhe yaad hoga kabhi hum miley the from Satta Bazaar (1959), Mere desh ki dharti from Upkaar (1968), Yaari hai imaan meri zindagi from Zanjeer (1974) and Pyaar hume kis mod pe le aaya from Satte Pe Satta (1982), Gulshan Bawra gave many hits in the 70s and 80s. In a 42 year long career, he worked with music directors such as R D Burman, Shankar-Jaikishan and Kalyanji-Anandji. Cinemaazi remembers the maestro on...

7 Aug 1980

Cinemaazi remembers Vrajendra Gaur on his death anniversary

Vrajendra Gaur was a prolific writer-lyricist-director-author-poet-journalist. After hearing his play Dhai Lakh, Motilal summoned Gaur to Mumbai to write the Motilal-Shanta Apte film Saawan (1945). The film was a big success. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

7 Aug 1955

Cinemaazi wishes Suresh Wadkar a very happy birthday

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of the illustrious Suresh Wadkar. He was born on 7th August, 1955. A musical virtuoso, he was trained in classical music and went on to lend his voice to some of the most iconic films in the Indian film industry.

7 Aug 1925

Cinemaazi remembers Keshto Mukherjee on his birth anniversary

Keshto Mukherjee's ingenious comic renditions on the Indian film screen are etched into the memory of every films' enthusiast. Born on this day, 7th August, 1925, he took on the role of several slapstick characters and is fondly remembered as a funny, lovable drunkard who could bestow even the smallest scene with a remarkable hilarity.

7 Aug 1916

Cinemaazi remebers P L Santoshi on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers film director and an interesting lyricist,P. L. Santoshi, born as Pyarelal Srivastava, on his birth anniversary (7 August 1916). He got his first break in Jaddanbai's Moti Ka Haar in 1937.

06August

6 Aug 2006

Cinemaazi remembers on Pramila on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Esther Victoria Abraham, better known by her screen name Pramila, a popular actress and a film producer on her death anniversary (06 August 2006).

6 Aug 1936

Cinemaazi remembers Indira Billi on her birth anniversary

This day marks the birth anniversary of popular Punjabi actress Indira Billi, who was a beloved celebrity of her time. Born on 6th August, Indira was admired for her captivating looks and her dancing skills. She contributed to the Hindi cinema industry in minor roles in films like Rangeela (1953), Shree 420 (1955) and Chakradhari (1954) among many others.

05August

5 Aug 1974

Cinemaazi wishes Kajol a very happy birthday

Here's wishing the famed actress Kajol a Happy Birthday! May she enthrall the Indian film industry with stellar performances for many years to come.

5 Aug 1928

Cinemaazi remembers Ram Ganguly on his birth anniversary

Known for composing songs for films like Aag (1948), Gawaiyya (1954), Sangam (1954), Paisa (1957), and 10 O'Clock (1957), Ram Ganguly was born on this day- 5 August 1928. His most famous songs include Zinda hun is tarah ke gham-e-zindagi nahi, Kahin deepak kahin baati, Chaand nikla sitaare dheeme pade and Aise toote taar ki mere geet adhoore reh gaye. Cinemaazi remembers the ace composer on his birth anniversary...

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