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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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22May
Cinemaazi remembers Chidananda Dasgupta on his death anniversary
22 May 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Chidananda Dasgupta on his death anniversary

One of the founders of the Calcutta Film Society, Chidananda Dasgupta's writings have become essential reading for scholars and film afficionados alike. He was an influential voice in the discourse of film criticism and a reputed film historian. A prolific writer, he also wrote essays on literature. He also turned filmmaker, with Bilet Pherat (1972) being his most well known work. Image credit:  https://upperstall.com/profile/lum...
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Cinemaazi remembers Sultan Ahmed on his death anniversary
22 May 2002

Cinemaazi remembers Sultan Ahmed on his death anniversary

Maker of hit films like Heera (1973), Ganga Ki Saugandh (1978) and Dharam Kanta (1982), Sultan Ahmed passed away on this day in 2002. Born in Lucknow, his paternal uncle was the great Wajahat Mirza. He began his career as K Asif's assistant, before transitioning to the role of director and producer himself.
Cinemaazi remembers T R Ramanna on his death anniversary
22 May 1997

Cinemaazi remembers T R Ramanna on his death anniversary

T R Ramanna delivered several big hits with the likes of MGR and Sivaji Ganesan in the lead. He even started the trend of dressing MGR in western clothes for songs. Married to B S Saroja, it was she who handled the production duties of many of his films. Today is his death anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers Shevan Rizvi on his death anniversary
22 May 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Shevan Rizvi on his death anniversary

Shevan Rizvi penned several popular songs for films like Apni Izzat (1952), Surang (1953), Hatimtai Ki Beti (1955), Al Hilal (1958), Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962), Golden Eyes Secret Agent 007 (1968) among others. He passed away on this day in 1987. Image source: www.humaraphotos.com
Cinemaazi wishes Ved Rahi on his birthday
22 May 1933

Cinemaazi wishes Ved Rahi on his birthday

Ved Rahi is an influential writer in the Dogri language, for which he was felicitated by the Sahitya Akademi. He also worked as a story and dialogue writer for several Hindi films and televsion series. He was born on this day in 1933. Image source: www.mayapuri.com
Cinemaazi celebrates Homi Wadia on his birth anniversary.
22 May 1911

Cinemaazi celebrates Homi Wadia on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi celebrates Homi Wadia on his 109th birth anniversary. A man with a passion for making unadulterated action films, he played a major role in the career of Fearless Nadia, one of the first female stunt heroines of Indian cinema.   
21May
Cinemaazi remembers Mala Sen on her death anniversary
21 May 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Mala Sen on her death anniversary

A reputed human rights activist and writer, Mala Sen's book India's Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi formed the basis of Shekhar Kapur's acclaimed film. She was known for her anti-racist activism in the UK, working to provide safe housing for migrant Bangladeshis. Her image has been painted as a mural in Brick Lane by Jasmin Kaur Sehra. She had passed away on 21 May, 2011.
Cinemaazi remembers Iqbal Qureshi on his death anniversary
21 May 1988

Cinemaazi remembers Iqbal Qureshi on his death anniversary

Iqbal Qureshi composed the music for Filmalaya’s Love in Simla (1960) which introduced Joy Mukherjee and Sadhana as lead actors. A runaway success, this was one of Qureshi’s most celebrated film scores with lilting, catchy numbers such as Dil thaam chalein (Mohd Rafi), Haseeno ki sawari hai (Rafi and Suman Kalyanpur) and Love ka matlab hai pyaar (Rafi and Asha Bhosle).
Cinemaazi wishes Mohanlal a very happy birthday
21 May 1960

Cinemaazi wishes Mohanlal a very happy birthday

A very happy birthday to Mohanlal. Called The Complete Actor by his fans, he rose to stardom off the back of his powerful performances in the 80s. He has since wowed audiences with a jaw-dropping range in portrayals on screen. 
Cinemaazi remembers Agha on his birth anniversary
21 May 1914

Cinemaazi remembers Agha on his birth anniversary

One day while roaming the streets in his neighbourhood, Agha saw a play being performed in the street. Immediately, he was struck by the thought that this was something he could do. He joined a group of theatre practitioners in the neighbouring locality, and soon became a popular favourite due to his easygoing nature and his instinct for comedy. Impressed by his knack for acting, the other members of the group suggested he try his hand at acting...
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20May
Cinemaazi remembers Sudha Shivpuri on her death anniversary
20 May 2015

Cinemaazi remembers Sudha Shivpuri on her death anniversary

Though modern day audiences might remember her best as Baa from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sudha Shivpuri was a Sangeet Natak Akademi award winning theatre and film actress, who appeared in films like Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastan (1978), The Burning Train (1980), Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980), Hamari Bahu Alka (1982), Vidhaata (1982), Maya Memsaab (1993) and many more. Today is her death anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers Hansraj Behl on his death anniversary
20 May 1984

Cinemaazi remembers Hansraj Behl on his death anniversary

Popularly known as Chhote Master ji, Hansraj Behl crafted a wonderful repertoire of music across Hindi and Punjabi cinema in his career. Beginning his career as an independent music composer with Pujari (1946), he went on to create some unforgettable melodies, especially with Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi. He passed away on this day in 1984.
Cinemaazi remembers Balu Mahendra on his birth anniversary
20 May 1939

Cinemaazi remembers Balu Mahendra on his birth anniversary

It was witnessing David Lean shoot The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) when he was in sixth grade, that inspired Balu Mahendra to become a filmmaker. After his graduation from FTII, he got an opportunity to work with Ramu Kariat in Nellu (1971) which won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography. After building a stellar resume as a cinematographer, he made his directorial debut with the Kannada language Kokila (1977). He made his d...
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Cinemaazi remembers Raj Mehra on his birth anniversary
20 May 1913

Cinemaazi remembers Raj Mehra on his birth anniversary

Raj Mehra worked in more than 300 Hindi films as a character artiste. He is prominantly known for his role as a father of many popular actores.
Cinemaazi remembers Nana Palsikar on his birth anniversary
20 May 1908

Cinemaazi remembers Nana Palsikar on his birth anniversary

Winner of two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor, Nana Palshikar was one of the most respected actors of his time. Renowned for his roles in films like Kanoon (1960) and Shehar Aur Sapna (1964), he was born on this day in 1908.

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