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Cinemaazi remembers Ram Kamlani on his birth anniversary.
20 Oct, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Ram Kamlani on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi wishes Kiran Kumar on his birthday
20 Oct, 1953

Cinemaazi wishes Kiran Kumar on his birthday

Cinemaazi remembers Dalsukh M Pancholi on his death anniversay
20 Oct, 1959

Cinemaazi remembers Dalsukh M Pancholi on his death anniversay

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20October
Cinemaazi remembers Asrani on his death anniversary
20 Oct 2025

Cinemaazi remembers Asrani on his death anniversary

Perhaps best identified by his ‘Angrezo ke zamaane ke jailor’ act in Sholay (1975), Asrani has several memorable comedic roles to his credit. Over the course of a career spanning five decades, he has acted in approximately 350 films, playing lead hero, as well as character and supporting roles. He passed away on 20 October 2025 at the age of 84 in Mumbai.
Cinemaazi salutes C V Sridhar on his death anniversary
20 Oct 2008

Cinemaazi salutes C V Sridhar on his death anniversary

An immensely successful director and scriptwriter in South Indian cinema,C V Sridharbreathed freshness into Tamil cinema with his style of romance and dialogue. Born Chithamur Vijayaraghavulu Sridhar on 22 July, 1933, in Chithamur, Madras Presidency, he made his directorial debut with Kalyana Parisu (1959). Directing close to 60 films in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, he is known for making films in a variety of styles ranging from comedy to serious. K...
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Cinemaazi remembers Sapru / D K Sapru on his death anniversary
20 Oct 1979

Cinemaazi remembers Sapru / D K Sapru on his death anniversary

A popular figure in films of the 40s and 50s, Sapru was particularly known for his roles in historicals. He passed away #onthisday in 1979.
Cinemaazi remembers Krishnarao Phulambrikar on his death anniversary
20 Oct 1974

Cinemaazi remembers Krishnarao Phulambrikar on his death anniversary

Music composer, classical musician and actor, Krishnarao Phulambrikar, better known as Master Krishnarao, was born in Alandi on 20 January, 1898. Credited with the creation of three Hindustani ragas and several bandishes, he was proficient in stage as well as classical music, besides being a composer for stage and film music, an actor, teacher and author. Trained by Bhaskarbua Bakhle in music school Bharat Gayan Samaj, he was employed by Bal Gand...
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Cinemaazi remembers Dalsukh M Pancholi on his death anniversay
20 Oct 1959

Cinemaazi remembers Dalsukh M Pancholi on his death anniversay

A distinguished filmmaker and one of the pioneers of the Punjabi film industry, Dalsukh M Pancholi was one of the titans of early Indian cinema. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.
Cinemaazi wishes Kiran Kumar on his birthday
20 Oct 1953

Cinemaazi wishes Kiran Kumar on his birthday

Cinemaazi wishes Kiran Kumar a happy birthday. Son of character actor Jeevan, he was a graduate of Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. After making his adult debut in Do Boond Pani (1971), he went to star in films like Bindiya Aur Bandook (1972), Jangal Mein Mangal (1972), Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973), Jalte Badan (1973), Apradhi (1974), Abhi To Jee Lein (1977), Pandit Aur Pathan (1977) and many more. He later tra...
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Cinemaazi remembers Ram Kamlani on his birth anniversary.
20 Oct 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Ram Kamlani on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers Ram Kamlani on his birth anniversary. He was a man to boast of many talents who contributed to Indian cinema in the role of singer, actor, director and producer. He was the brother of renowned Hindi film comedian Gope and the two collaborated on several projects. Ram Kamlani sang a few songs in Ghar Ki Izzat (1948), Maa Ka Pyar (1949), Maalkin (1953)and Chalbaaz (1958). Most of his songs were picturised on his older broth...
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19October
Cinemaazi remembers K Raghavan on his death anniversary
19 Oct 2013

Cinemaazi remembers K Raghavan on his death anniversary

One of the most beloved music composers of Malayalam cinema,K Raghavan has over 400 songs to his name. Born in Tellichery on 2 December, 1913 to M Krishnan and Narayani, he was a student of Carnatic music under Narayana Iyer from a young age. Despite coming under fire from the rest of his community for taking in a student from a lower caste, Iyer did not back down from training him. He started off as a tambura player for All India Radio, Madras....
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Cinemaazi remembers Mohan Segal on his death anniversary
19 Oct 2005

Cinemaazi remembers Mohan Segal on his death anniversary

A talented and versatile director, screenwriter, producer and choreographer, Mohan Segalis best known for directing the memorable New Delhi (1956) and giving Rekha her big break in Sawan Bhadon (1970). But his career encompassed much more than this. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers Kumari Naaz / Baby Naaz on her death anniversary
19 Oct 1944

Cinemaazi remembers Kumari Naaz / Baby Naaz on her death anniversary

Born as Salma Baig and popularly remembered as Kumari Naaz / Baby Naaz, the child artist turn character actor is remembered for astounding performance in Boot Polish (1954) which earned her a mention in The New York Times and a special distinction from the Cannes Film Festival. Behind all the glamour of the screen life, as the audience knows it, she struggled to keep her house running from a tender age. She appeared in films like Devdas (1955) Mu...
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Cinemaazi salutes Hamida Banu / Hamida Bano on her birth anniversary.
19 Oct 1928

Cinemaazi salutes Hamida Banu / Hamida Bano on her birth anniversary.

Hamida Banu / Hamida Bano, the veteran singer-actor, was born on this day in 1929 in Lahore. She moved to Bombay at an early age with her family and tried to find herself a spot in the films. According to some sources, she moved to Calcutta where she worked with Prithviraj Kapoor in theatre where she got the opportunity to perform solo on stage. But her true calling was to be a singer and after returning back to Bombay, she got the opportunity to...
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Cinemaazi remembers Devi Sharma on his birth anniversary.
19 Oct 1921

Cinemaazi remembers Devi Sharma on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers veteran filmmaker Devi Sharma on his birth anniversary. He is kindly remembered for giving opportunities to newcomers and bringing out the best in his artist's performances.       
Cinemaazi remembers R C Boral / Raichand Boral on his birth anniversary.
19 Oct 1903

Cinemaazi remembers R C Boral / Raichand Boral on his birth anniversary.

Anil Biswas described him as the founding father of Indian film music. Cinemaazi remembers the legendary R C Boral / Raichand Boral on his birth anniversary.
18October
Cinemaazi remembers Sarvottam Badami on his death anniversary
18 Oct 2005

Cinemaazi remembers Sarvottam Badami on his death anniversary

An incredibly prolific director during the early years of the talkies, Sarvottam Badami left his mark in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema. From working on the first Indian talkie, Alam Ara (1931) to playing a key role in setting up the Films Division post-Independence, his influence runs deep in the annals of Indian film history.
Cinemaazi wishes Jahnu Barua a very Happy Birthday!
18 Oct 1952

Cinemaazi wishes Jahnu Barua a very Happy Birthday!

Jahnu Barua’s films often explore the inner world of his characters who navigate the choppy waters of ethics and choices. Barua has been awarded with several National Film Awards, Padma Shri and a Silver Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival for his 1988 Halodhiya Choraiye Baodhan Khai amongst other accolades. Image credit:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jahnu_Barua
Cinemaazi remembers Om Puri on his birth anniversary.
18 Oct 1950

Cinemaazi remembers Om Puri on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers Om Puri on his birth anniversary. One of the most versatile and talented actors to ever grace the Indian screen, he left an unparalleled legacy behind. He was born #OnThisDay in 1950. Cinemaazi presents a contemporary take on #ArdhSatya, the #GovindNihalani classic and one of Om Puri's greatest performances

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