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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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10 Aug 2006

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Khanna on his death anniversary

Popular action director and stunt coordinator Ravi Khanna is known for successful action thrillers such as Baaz (1953), CID (1956), Mera Saaya (1966), and Johny Mera Naam (1970). A highly sought-after action director in his time, he held a commanding position in the Hindi film industry. While he has more than 150 films to his credit as an action director, he also faced the camera in supporting roles in films such as Haqeeqat (1964), Mera Gaon Mer...

10 Aug 1978

Cinemaazi remembers Saraswati Devi on her death anniversary

On this day, 10th August, we remember the celebrated film composer, Saraswati Devi on her death anniversary. One of the earliest female composers of the Indian film industry, she was an immense source of inspiration who made remarkable contributions to early Indian cinema and the era of the Talkies.

10 Aug 1950

Cinemaazi remembers Khemchand Prakash on his death anniversary

Khemchand Prakash was a great music composer from the early period of Indian cinema. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary (10 August 1950).

10 Aug 1916

Cinemaazi remembers Prem Adib on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the actor Prem Adib on his birth anniversary today, he was born on 10 August 1916. The height of his career came from playing Lord Rama in the film Ram Rajya (1943). In a career spanning over 25 years, he played lead roles in many mythological films in the 40s. His most famous works include Bharat Milap (1942), Police (1944), Chandrahas (1947) and Lav Kush (1951).

10 Aug 1908

Cinemaazi remembers Wali Sahab aka Wali Mohd Khan on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Wali Sahab also known as Wali Mohd Khan, a compounder turned to story and dialogue writer, lyricist and filmmaker, on his birth anniversary (10 August 1908). His wife Mumtaz Shanti was an actor who featured in most of his films. He wrote nearly 300 songs in more than 35 films. He directed Lady Doctor (1944), Dekhoji (1947), Padmini (1948), Heer Ranjha (1948),Putli (1950) and Zamane Ki Hawa (1952).

09August

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.

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