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18August
18 Aug 1998
Cinemaazi remembers Persis Khambatta on her death anniversary
Although now a forgotten name, Persis Khambatta was a highly acclaimed model, actress, and the first Indian woman to make a mark in the Hollywood film industry. At a time when conventional beauty standards were seldom challenged, the remarkable woman shaved her head for the role of Lieutenant Ilia in Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), a role that launched her career as a star of international repute and recognition. She was also the first Indi...
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18 Aug 1946
Cinemaazi wishes Aruna Irani a very Happy Birthday
Making a mark for herself as a character actress, Aruna Irani has had a long run in the Hindi film industry. Starting as a child artist in Ganga Jamuna (1961) to playing the lead heroine opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Bombay to Goa (1972) she made an undeniable mark for herself in the industry. Cinemaazi wishes her a very Happy Birthday; she was born on 18 August 1946.
18 Aug 1934
Cinemaazi wishes Gulzar a very Happy Birthday
One of the most loved and revered lyricists, poets and directors of our time, we wish Gulzar Sahab a very Happy Birthday! His words and vision has ruled the hearts of all Indians through the mediums of poetry, music and cinema for over half a century and we only hope that this journey continues for many more years ahead.
17August
17 Aug 2020
Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Jasraj on his death anniversary
One of the greatest Indian Classical Music vocalists, known for his soulful voice and multi-octave range, Pandit Jasraj is deeply embedded in India’s national psyche, a deep part of its cultural ethos, who enabled Indian vocal classical music to resonate across the world. He passed away on 17 August 2020.
17 Aug 2010
Cinemaazi remembers Dulal Dutta on his death anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers the admirable Dulal Dutta on his death anniversary. A remarkable and insightful artist, he passed away on this day, 17th August in 2010. Having worked as an assistant for the renowned Ardhendu Chatterjee, Dulal Dutta began a legendary journey with Satyajit Ray, whose films he edited right from Pather Panchali (1955) to Agantuk (1991).
17 Aug 1994
Cinemaazi remembers S M Yusuf on his death anniversary
On this day, we remember the esteemed film director S M Yusuf, on his death anniversary. An influential filmmaker who began his journey in the film industry during the British Raj, with films such as Bharat ka Lal (1936), he migrated to Pakistan after independence, where he went on to direct some of the most popular and successful films of his time. His film Saheli (1960), enjoyed immense success as a box-office hit, and won numerous awards, incl...
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17 Aug 1957
Cinemaazi wishes Sachin Pilgaonkar a very Happy Birthday
Cinemaazi wishes a very Happy Birthday to the Indian film actor Sachin Pilgaonkar. He was born on this day 17 August 1957. Known for his work in films like Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), Nadiya Ke Paar (1982), Satte Pe Satta (1982) in Hindi cinema he has also extensively worked in Marathi cinema with films like Ashta Vinayak (1979), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015). Starting his career as a child artist, he won his f...
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17 Aug 1946
Cinemaazi wishes Shabnam on her birthday
Cinemaazi wishes Jharna Basak, known as Shabnam on her birthday (17 August 1946). One of the first superstars of the subcontinent, she acted in 180 Bengla and Pakistani films. Jharna migrated to Pakistan in 1968 and went on to rule the Pakistan film industry for 31 years.
17 Aug 1905
Cinemaazi remembers Bhudo Advani on his birth anniversary
On this day we remember Bhudo Advani, the beloved comic of Indian screen, who was born on this day 17 August 1905. Working as a comedian in multiple successful films between the 30s and 40s, he acted in over 100 films in his long-lasting career. Some of his most famous works include Do Diwane (1936), Abhilasha (1938), Jagte Raho (1956), Madhumati (1958), and Anuradha (1960). Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.
17 Aug 1905
Cinemaazi remembers G A Chishti on his birth anniversary
A legendary Punjabi composer and music director of Pakistani cinema Baba Ghulam Ahmed Chishti, has the distinction of being one of the founders of Pakistani film music. He was a film music director, lyricist and playback singer.
16August
16 Aug 2005
Cinemaazi remembers Badri Prasad Joshi on his death anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers the legendary film journalist Badri Prasad Joshi on his death anniversary (16 August 2005). Unfortunately, we don’t have a photo of his in our archive.
Born in Madhya Pradesh, Joshi came to Bombay and associated with Trade Guide, the only weekly film trade magazine during 1950s. He later joined Hindi Film Weekly Cine Vani as editor and worked with it till 1974. Operating from iconic Naz Cinema building near G...
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16 Aug 2004
Cinemaazi remembers Jikki on her death anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers playback singer Pillavalu Gajapathi Krishnaveni, known as Jikki, on her death anniversary (16 August 2004). Jikki began her career in 1943 by playing a minor role in a Telugu movie named Panthulamma. Noting her musical prowess and lilting mellifluous voice, composer SV Venkatraman invited her to sing in the Tamil film Gnanasoundari (1948). The success of the film turned the actress Krishnaveni into the playback singer Jik...
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16 Aug 2000
Cinemaazi remembers Renu Saluja on her death anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers the remarkable artist and Editor, Renu Saluja, today on her death anniversary. An inspiration to many and a highly acclaimed professional, she was known to alleviate the craft of cinema through her vision and skill, and contributed significantly to the progression of the Hindi film industry, and all those who worked with her.
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16 Aug 1997
Cinemaazi remembers Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his death anniversary
Musical maestro Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan passed away on this day 16 August 1997. A vocalist, musician, and composer, he is considered as Shehenshaah-e-Qawwali. He brought the fame of Sufi music to unparalleled heights through his spiritual charisma and distinctive exuberance. Apart from his career as Ustaad of Sufi music, he contributed heavily to Hindustani film music as well. Many of his qawwalis have been rendered by singers for films and...
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16 Aug 1970
Cinemaazi wishes Manisha Koirala a very Happy Birthday
On this day, we wish a very Happy Birthday to the celebrated Nepalese actress Manisha Koirala, who gained significant critical and commercial acclaim for her work in the Indian film industry. Born on 16th August, 1970, she went on to become one of the most diverse and accomplished actresses of the Hindi film industry in the 90s, while also creating a strong presence in the Indian regional cinema. Her nuanced grace and style is fondly remembered b...
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16 Aug 1970
Cinemaazi wishes Saif Ali Khan a very Happy Birthday!
Saif Ali Khan made his acting debut in Parampara (1993), and had success in the multi-starrers Yeh Dillagi (1994), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Kachche Dhaage (1999) and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999).
16 Aug 1954
Cinemaazi greets Hemlata on her birthday
Cinemaazi greets singer Hemlata on her birthday (born 16 August 1954, Hyderabad). She sang for the film Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978).
16 Aug 1951
Cinemaazi wishes David Dhawan a very Happy Birthday!
David Dhawan started off as an editor in Saaransh (1984) before moving into directing. His 1993 film Aankhen, starring Govinda, Chunky Pandey and Kader Khan, was highly successful at the box office, and earned him his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. Dhawan has worked in more than 70 films as director, editor and writer.
16 Aug 1926
Cinemaazi remembers Manorama on her Birth Centenary
Cinemaazi remembers Manorama - the veteran Hindi actress, on her 100th birth anniversary. Born Erin Issac Daniel to an Irish mother and an Indian Christian father in Lahore, she started her career as a child artist in 1926 in Lahore, under the name Baby Iris
16 Aug 1917
Cinemaazi remembers Moosa Mansoor on his birth anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers editor and sound engineer Moosa Mansoor on his birth anniversary. Famous for editing M Sadiq's superhit Rattan (1944), he also lent his skills to several other blockbusters
