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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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9 Aug 2016

Cinemaazi remembers B S Thapa on his death anniversary

Remembering director and actor B S Thapa on his death anniversary—he had passed away this day, 9 August in 2016. He is known for films such as Himalay Se Ooncha (1975), Maya Preeti (1989) and Maitighar (1966). Born in 1923, Thapa participated in Delhi’s vibrant theatre scene and then moved to films. Working as an actor in films like Anjali (1957) and Kinare Kinare (1963), he went on to work as a writer and assistant director. He made...

9 Aug 1975

Cinemaazi wisehs Mahesh Babu a very Happy Birthday!

Mahesh Babu made his debut as a child artist in a cameo role in a Telugu film called Needa (1979), at the age of four. He went on to act as a child artist in the films Sankharavam (1987), Bazaar Rowdy, Mugguru Kodukulu (both 1988) and Gudachari 117 (1989). He played a dual role in the film Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989). Babu then appeared in Balachandrudu and Anna Thammudu (both 1990). He made his debut as a lead actor with Rajakumarudu (1999) wh...

9 Aug 1928

Cinemaazi wishes Binota Chakravarty a very Happy Birthday

Here’s wishing a very happy birthday to the singer Binota Chakravarty. She was born on 9 August 1928. Known for songs like Main dil ki baat suna lun to chale jana, Preet karna chahi ri manwa, and Dilli se aaya bhai tingu, she started her career with the film Rain Basera (1947).

08August

8 Aug 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Anupam Shyam on his death anniversary

Anupam Shyam worked in films like Lajja, Nayak, Dubai Return, Parzania, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005), Shakti: The Power, Bandit Queen, in the internationally acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India.

8 Aug 1997

Cinemaazi remembers Keshav Rana on his birth anniversary

An actor who featured in supporting roles in approximately 120 films, Keshav Rana was a familiar face in Hindi films, such as Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966), Johny Mera Naam (1970), and Don (1978). Starting his career in the 1950s, he featured regularly in Hindi film through the following decades up until the mid-80s. He was seen mainly in negative roles.

8 Aug 1947

Cinemaazi remembers Dinesh Thakur on his birth anniversary

An actor, writer and director, Dinesh Thakur garnered great critical acclaim for his idiosyncratic performances in several big hits of his time. He was born on 8th August, 1947. Although Dinesh's contributions to the Indian film industry remain relevant, his talents as an actor were not explored to its fullest at the time and thus, he remained on the sidelines of Indian film history.

8 Aug 1933

Cinemaazi remembers Darshan Sabharwal on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the legendary film distributor, exhibitor, financier, producer and film equipment supplier Darshan Sabharwal on his birth anniversary (8 August 1933). We will upload his profile page on Cinemaazi on Monday. You will be surprised to find about life and career of this largely forgotten man. His son Dharmesh Darshan is a popular filmmaker who befittingly continued the great legacy of his father. Seen in image...

8 Aug 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Kundan Malik on his birth anniversary

Kundan Mallik was a dignified and competent actor who featured in approximately 60 Hindi films in the course of his career, including Anokhi Raat (1968), Ajnabee (1974), and Rocky Mera Naam (1973).

8 Aug 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Bhisham Sahni on his birth anniversary

A literary legend and famed personality, Bhisham Sahni was born on 8th August, 1915. Sahni made significant contributions to Indian cinema and literature. He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1998 and is celebrated as one of the most influential writers of his time.

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.

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