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18 Jun 2015

Cinemaazi remembers Vidyanath Seth on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Vidyanath Seth on the occasion of his death anniversary—a prominent singer, he had passed away on 18 June, 2015. He was 99, and perhaps the oldest surviving singer of the gramophone era. Seth’s style of singing was influenced by that of the maestro K L Saigal, though he also attempted to carve his own identity. He rendered just five songs for Hindi cinema, for the Samar Ghose directed film Roop Rekha (1948); he eve...

18 Jun 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Daan Singh on his death anniversary

Though he did not compose for many films, Daan Singh gave some memorable tunes in films like Toofan (1969) and My Love (1970). He passed away on 18 June, 2011.

18 Jun 2009

Cinemaazi remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan on his death annversaryi

One of the greatest sarod players of India, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan was performing from the age of 13. He was famous for his jugalbandis with Ravi Shankar and Alla Rakha. He also ventured into cinema to compose for Aandhiyaan (1952), Devi (1960), Kshudita Pashan (1960) and The Householder (1963). He passed away on 18 June, 2009. Image Source: eSamsriti

18 Jun 2003

Cinemaazi remembers Jankidas on his death anniversary

A man with many talents, Jankidas could never be confined to one box. An actor, writer, designer, production manager in Hindi cinema, he was also a professional cyclist who represented India in the International Olympic Committee at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In a long career, he acted in V Shantaram’s Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani (1946), Kala Pani (1958), Sajan (1969) and many more. My Misadventures in Filmland, Acting for Beginners are so...

18 Jun 2002

Cinemaazi remembers Naseem Banu on her death anniversary

Immensely popular after her breakthrough role in Pukar (1939), Naseem Banu was a fan of Sulochana while growing up. She also turned producer in the 1940s under the banner of Taj Mahal Pictures. Her daughter Saira Banu made her debut in 1961. Naseem Banu passed away on 18 June, 2002.

18 Jun 1998

Cinemaazi remembers Nazim Panipati on his death anniversary

Working in both India and Pakistan, Nazim Panipati wrote around 200 songs in his career. His career started off in 1942 with Zamindar. He was also known for his keen eye in spotting young talent. He passed away in 18 June, 1998.

18 Jun 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Madhulal Damodar Master on his death anniversary

Music director Madhulal Damodar Master passed away this day, 18 June in 1990. Born in 1903, he had joined the film industry to become a comedian. Instead, he found employment as assistant sound recordist, followed by assistant music director. He made his solo debut as music director for Krishna Tone Film Company’s Navchetan (1932). Over 21 years he composed music for 34 Hindi films, as well as a few Gujarati films and documentaries. He...

18 Jun 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Hiren Bose on his death anniversary

An actor, director, music composer, story and screenplay writer, a man with many hats to fit, Hiren Bose was born on 26 September 1903 in Calcutta. Trained in Rabindra sangeet and classical music, he earned the titles Vidya Bhushan and Sangeet Ratna for his musical capabilities. He worked at HMV as a music director for a while and soon moved to Bombay. Apparently, he even influenced Anil Biswas to make the same move in dreams of bigger opportunit...

18 Jun 1918

Cinemaazi remembers S D Narang on his birth anniversary

After a hit debut in Khazanchi (1941) S D Narang went onto shift from acting to filmmaking pretty soon, becoming a successful producer-director by the late 40s. Partition deeply affected his fortunes and he later worked in Calcutta and Mumbai in films like Ek Ladki (1948), Lottery (1949), Yahudi Ki Ladki (1957) and Dilli Ka Thug (1958). He was born on 18 June, 1918.

18 Jun 1915

Cinemazi remembers Paul Zils on his birth anniversary

Born on 18 June 1915, Paul Zils found himself in a detention center in India as a prisoner of the British in 1941. Throughout his time in India, he played an integral part in establishing and functioning of film organisations - as a member of Information Films of India which was headed by Ezra Mir, as a founder of Documentary Films of India (1948), and as a patron of the magazine Indian Documentary. Zalzala (1952), based on Rabindranath Tagore&rs...

17 Jun 1971

Cinemaazi remembers Kantilal on his death anniversary

Singer-actor Kantilal has left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. In his career, he shifted through a few production houses such as Vishnu Cinetone, Ranjit Movietone, and Supreme Pictures. His noteworthy films are Gul Badan (1937), Divali (1940), Pardesi (1940), and Sasural (1941).

17 Jun 1965

Cinemaazi remembers Motilal on his death anniversary

“He tells me he has broken every bone in his body at some time or other, either in car accidents or in the sports field. The only part of himself he hasn’t broken is his neck and that can be understood because Motilal is as thick-necked as they make ‘em! He’s the sort of chap insurance companies run away from because he is too great a risk.” Motilal was a successful artist who charmed the audience in films such as Si...

17 Jun 1951

Cinemaazi remembers Vinay Apte on his birth anniversary

Popular Marathi actor Vinay Apte was born this day, 17 June in 1951. He is known for his roles in Marathi and Hindi films such as Chandni Bar (2001), Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), It's Breaking News (2007), Jogwa (2009), Rajneeti (2010), Aarakshan (2011), and Satyagraha (2013). He also acted in teleserials like Madhubala-Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Adalat, Lajja, Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta and Durva. Apte had begun his career in 1974 acting in Marath...

17 Jun 1950

Cinemaazi wishes Daisy Irani a very Happy Birthday!

Daisy Irani was a popular child artist of the 1950s-60s known for her performance in films such as Bandish (1955), Naya Daur (1957), Jailor (1958), Qaidi No 911 (1959), and Do Ustad (1959). She and her sisters often played young boys dressed in shorts and shirts. Kati Patang (1971), Aastha (1997), Kya Kehna (2001) are some of her noteworthy films as an adult. She also acted in the television serial Dekh Bhai Dekh (1997). Cinemaazi wishes her on h...

17 Jun 1903

Cinemaazi remembers Jyotiprasad Agarwala on his birth anniversary

On the birth anniversary of Jyotiprasad Agarwala, the pioneer of Assamese cinema, noted playwright, songwriter, and poet, we look back his life and career in this feature. He was born on 17 June, 1903.

16 Jun 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Chandrashekhar on his death anniversary

Chandrashekhar acted in approximately 35 films as a hero in the 50s and 60s and came to be known as a dancing star. Initially working as a junior artist, Chandrasekhar was ultimately hired by W.Z. Ahmed and Nina’s Shalimar Studio at the insistence of Shamshad Begum. He acted in Shalimar Studios’ Prithviraj Sanyukta (1946). Under Pt. Bharat Vyas’s direction he acted as a supporting hero in Rangila Rajasthan (1949).

16 Jun 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Swatilekha Sengupta on her death anniversary

Actress Swatilekha Sengupta passed away on 16 June 2021. A major name in Kolkata's group theatre scene, she was a winner of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. In cinema, she was known primarily for her lead role in Satyajit Ray's Ghare Baire (1985). She had returned to acting in films in recent times. Image credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLveo5H3Rr/

16 Jun 1988

Cinemaazi remembers Narayan Dutt on his death anniversary

A singer and music composer, Narayan Dutt had been trained by his father Durgaprasad who was a singer at the Bikaner court. Initially starting as a singer in the 40s, he turned composer in the 50s with films like Mordhwaj (1952), Astik (1956), Shyam Ki Jogan (1957) and others. He passed away on 16 June, 1988.

16 Jun 1950

Cinemaazi wishes Mithun Chakraborty a very happy birthday

Wishing Mithun Chakraborty a happy birthday !

16 Jun 1942

Cinemaazi remembers C R Simha on his birth anniversary

Actor, director, dramatist and playwright best known for his work in Kannada films, C R Simha was born this day, 16 June in 1942. He acted in several films, including award-wining Samskara (1970), Sankalpa (1973), Anuroopa (1977), Chitegoo Chinte (1978), Bara (1983), as well as commercial films such as Indina Ramayana (1984), Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985), and Nee Tanda Kanike Ramapurada Ravana (1985). Simha acted in more than 150 feature films in...

16 Jun 1936

Cinemaazi remembers Shahryar on his birth anniversary

A reputed academician and Urdu poet Akhlaq Mohammed Khan better known as Shahryar was born on 16 June, 1936. Born in Aonla, Bareilly, he originally wished to be an athlete. Later under the influence of the poet Khaleel-ur-Rehman Azmi his interest grew in Urdu literature. Joining the Aligarh Muslim University, initially as a student, then later as lecturer. He ultimately rose to be the chair of the Urdu department. He published several acclaimed v...

16 Jun 1934

Cinemaazi remembers Kumari Kamala on her birth anniversay

Featured as Baby Kamla in the film Kismet (1943), Indian classical dancer Kumari Kamala was born on 16 June 1934 in Mayuram, to Rajam and Ramamurthy. At an early age Kamala began taking lessons in the Kathak dance style from Lachhu Maharaj in Bombay and was later trained under the Bharatanatyam teachers Kattumannarkoil Muthukumara Pillai and Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai Initially featured as a child dancer, Kamala appeared in more...

16 Jun 1926

Cinemaazi remembers Lakshmi Shankar on her birth anniversary

Lakshmi Shankar was one of the most influential Indian singer and musicians in the western world. She was extraordinarily versatile. She acted and excelled in Indian classical dance. Illness halted her dancing career and she committed herself to vocal music. She was proficient in a wide range of Indian vocal music styles including Carnatic, khayal, thumri, dadra, kajri, Rabindra sangeet and bhajans, and sang in 14 languages. She...

16 Jun 1920

Cinemaazi remembers Hemant Kumar on his birth anniversary

Remembering the man with the magical, sonorous baritone – Hemanta Mukhopadhyay or as he was known in Hindi cinema - Hemant Kumar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary; 16 June, 1920. Straddling Hindi and Bengali cinema with elan, he was a noted singer, music director, and film producer. Recording with All India Radio Calcutta as a 13-year-old, he trained in music before he made his debut in films with Nimai Sanyas (1941). His first film...

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