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Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary
01 Oct, 1906

Cinemaazi remembers S D Burman on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary
01 Oct, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Majrooh Sultanpuri on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary
01 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Nasir Khan on his birth anniversary

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Cinemaazi remembers Buddhadev Dasgupta on his death anniversary
10 Jun 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Buddhadev Dasgupta on his death anniversary

Eminent Bengali poet and filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta has been one of the major names of the Indian art cinema. The poet and filmmaker in him have been simultaneously influenced by other, the influence of the poet becoming especially manifest in the later films. After several years of making short films and documentaries he directed his first feature film Duratwa in 1978, the first of the so-called trilogy of Grihayuddha (1982) and Andhi Gali (19...
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Cinemaazi remembers Girish Karnad on his death anniversary
10 Jun 2019

Cinemaazi remembers Girish Karnad on his death anniversary

Remembering the great Girish Karnad on his second death anniversary. One of India's greatest playwrights, passed away on 10 June, 2019. He also directed and acted in several acclaimed Kannada and Hindi films in his career.
Cinemaazi remembers Ved Prakash Sharma on his birth anniversary
10 Jun 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Ved Prakash Sharma on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers popular and prolific Hindi novelist and screenwriter, Ved Prakash Sharma who was born this day, 10 June in 1955. He was known for his detective novels, and unique titles such as Dahej Mein Revolver (Revolver as Dowry), Widhva Ka Pati (Husband of a Widow) and Dulhan Maange Dahej (Bride Asks For Dowry). Starting his writing career at the age of 14, ghost-writing novels for others, he got his big break with the 1993 novel, Vardi...
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Cinemaazi remembers Subhash Sagar on his death anniversary
10 Jun 2009

Cinemaazi remembers Subhash Sagar on his death anniversary

Remembering Hindi film producer-distributor Subhash Sagar (the eldest son of Ramanand Sagar), who passed away this day, 10 June, 2009. Eldest son of filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, he started his career as an automobile industrialist and later became an executive member of the Maharashtra Motor Parts Association. Venturing into filmmaking, he started as a producer with the hit Hamrahi (1974). It was followed by Ram Bharose (1977) and Pyara Dushman (198...
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Cinemaazi remembers Jeevan on his death anniversary
10 Jun 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Jeevan on his death anniversary

A versatile and prolific character actor, Jeevan could easily portray comic or villainous roles. He even played Narad in mythological films over 60 times. He passed away on 10 June 1987.
Cinemaazi wishes Roop Kumar Rathod a very happy birthday
10 Jun 1973

Cinemaazi wishes Roop Kumar Rathod a very happy birthday

Famous for his beautifully rendered songs such as Sandese aate hain (Border, 1997), Tere liye (Veer-Zaara, 2004) and Tujh mein rab dikhta hai (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, 2008), today we send out birthday wishes to singer Roop Kumar Rathod. Born 10 June, 1973, son of Dhrupad maestro Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod, he went on to become a much sought-after tabla player by ghazal singers in the 1980s. Making his debut in playback singing with the Laxmikant Pyare...
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Cinemaazi remembers Sukumaran on his birth anniversary
10 Jun 1948

Cinemaazi remembers Sukumaran on his birth anniversary

Winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Bandhanam (1978), Sukumaran was a popular actor and producer of Malayalam films, whose journey in the film industry began in the 1970s. Along with actors Soman and Jayan, he was regarded as part of the superstar trio of Malayalam films during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His portrayal of an ‘angry young man’ in many films swelled his fan base considerably during the 70s. I...
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Cinemaazi remembers Gulab on her birth anniversary
10 Jun 1908

Cinemaazi remembers Gulab on her birth anniversary

A talented singer and actress Miss Gulab was born on 10 June, 1908 in Kashmir. She gave praiseworthy performances in films like Poornima (1938), Zamana (1938), Midnight Mail (1939), Tatar Ka Chor (1940), Bharosa (1940), Bulbul e Baghdad (1941), Anjan (1941), Hamara Desh (1941), Ghar Ki Izzat (1948), Sansar (1951) and many more. She lent her voice to songs in Mere Sajan (1941), Ummeed (1941) and Raja (1943).
09June
Cinemaazi remembers M F Hussain on his death anniversary
9 Jun 2011

Cinemaazi remembers M F Hussain on his death anniversary

M F Hussain, one of India's best known artists, passed away on 9 June, 2011. He grew up in Indore, and was taken with Brancusi's portraits of Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar and his wife. He embarked on his artistic journey after training in calligraphy and kufic khat. After moving to Mumbai in 1937, he apprenticed under a painter of cinema posters. The turning point in his career was the founding of the Progressive Artists' Group. Hussai...
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Cinemaazi remembers Satyen Bose on his death anniversary
9 Jun 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Satyen Bose on his death anniversary

Maker of classic films like Barjatri (1951), Jagriti (1954), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Dosti (1964), Mere Lal (1966), and Raat Aur Din (1967), Satyen Bose passed away on 9 June, 1993. He proved himself as a versatile director, excelling in diverse genres such children's films to witty comedies.
Cinemaazi remembers Asad Bhopali on his death anniversary
9 Jun 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Asad Bhopali on his death anniversary

Working equally in the sphere of B films as well as big budget fare, lyricist and poet Asad Bhopali left behind a memorable collection of songs. His big breakthrough was B R Chopra's Afsana (1951). He also delivered one of the biggest hits of career with the songs of Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). He passed away on 9 June, 1990. Image source: www.veethi.com
Cinemaazi remembers Vasant Desai on his birth anniversary
9 Jun 1912

Cinemaazi remembers Vasant Desai on his birth anniversary

Known for his heavily classical influenced compositions, Vasant Desai started working at only 17 years of age. He had initially made his debut as an actor in Khooni Khanjar (1930). He went on to do some of the best work of his career with V Shantaram. He was born on 9 June, 1912.
08June
Cinemaazi remembers Ali Peter John on his death anniversary
8 Jun 2022

Cinemaazi remembers Ali Peter John on his death anniversary

Veteran film journalist and author of Screen, the weekly, Ali Peter John passed away on this day in 2022. Image credit:  https://www.loksatta.com/
Cinemaazi remembers Habib Tanvir on his death anniversary
8 Jun 2009

Cinemaazi remembers Habib Tanvir on his death anniversary

One of the most influential playwrights of Urdu and Hindi literature, Habib Tanvir passed away on 8 June, 2009. A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awardee, his style of Brechtian theatre and knowledge of various folk idioms and practices made him a unique literary personality. He is most famously known for the play Charandas Chor and his work with the Naya Theatre Group in Chattisgarh. Born as Habib Ahmed Khan, he moved to Mumbai in 1945 to work at A...
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Cinemaazi remembers Dattaram Wadkar on his death anniversary
8 Jun 2007

Cinemaazi remembers Dattaram Wadkar on his death anniversary

Remembering the impeccable music arranger and music director Dattaram Wadkar who passed away on 8 June, 2007. Born in 1929 in Goa, he went on to assist music directors Shankar-Jaikishan for more than four decades. Raj Kapoor was impressed by Dattaram's tabla performances, and the latter went on to play the tabla in songs such as Mud mud ke na dekh and Ramayyaa vastaavayyaa (Shri 420, 1955) and Aaja sanam madhur chandni mein hum and Jahan main...
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Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Madhur on his death anniversary
8 Jun 1988

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Madhur on his death anniversary

Pandit Madhur not only wrote lyrics, screenplays and dialogues in cinema, but was also a renowned playwright in Parsi theatre. It was P C Barua who had convinced him to write the lyrics for Jawab (1940) which proved to be a big success. He passed away on 8 June, 1988.
Cinemaazi wishes Dimple Kapadia a very Happy Birthday!
8 Jun 1957

Cinemaazi wishes Dimple Kapadia a very Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to Dimple Kapadia! From the nation's heartthrob post the release of Bobby (1973) to becoming a mature performer known for her sensitive portrayals of emotionally complex characters, she has had a storied career.
Cinemaazi remembers Baby Farida on her birth anniversary
8 Jun 1952

Cinemaazi remembers Baby Farida on her birth anniversary

A popular child artiste in the 60s, Baby Farida made her debut in the Ek do teen char aur panch song from Kagaz Ke Phool (1959) which in turn led to a prominent role in Sujata (1959). She was born on 8 June, 1952 in Mumbai. Image: Beete Hue Din
Cinemaazi remembers Rajendra Nath on his birth anniversary
8 Jun 1931

Cinemaazi remembers Rajendra Nath on his birth anniversary

Remembering the popular comic actor Rajendra Nath who was born on 8 June, 1931. The brother of yesteryear hero and villain Prem Nath, it was his role as Popatlal in Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961) that got him widespread fame. After that he became familiar face in Hindi cinema. 
Cinemaazi remembers K S R Doss on his death anniversary
8 Jun 1912

Cinemaazi remembers K S R Doss on his death anniversary

K S R Das also known as K S R Doss, was known for his talent as a hitmaker. He made several blockbusters with Krishna, NTR and Vishnuvardhan, including the iconic western Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971). He passed away on 8 June, 2012.

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