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Cinemaazi ovserves Gandhi Jayanti today on his birth anniversary
02 Oct, 1869

Cinemaazi ovserves Gandhi Jayanti today on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers A R Kardar on his birth anniversary
02 Oct, 1904

Cinemaazi remembers A R Kardar on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Tapan Sinha on his birth anniversary
02 Oct, 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Tapan Sinha on his birth anniversary

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23April
Cinemaazi remembers Amit Mistry on his death anniversary
23 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Amit Mistry on his death anniversary

Actor Amit Mistry is known for films such as Bhoot Police (2021), What's Your Raashee? (2009), Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), and Shor In The City (2010). Seen in supporting roles in films, he was also a known name in theatre—especially the Gujarati stage—as well as television. Image credit: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1796962/
Cinemaazi remembers Shamshad Begum on her death anniversary
23 Apr 2013

Cinemaazi remembers Shamshad Begum on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Shamshad Begum, whose clear voice was often described as a “temple bell”, on her 7th death anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers Rehana on her death anniversary
23 Apr 2013

Cinemaazi remembers Rehana on her death anniversary

Rehana is regarded as the first ‘Jhatka Queen’ of the film screen. A rage during the more puritanical 1940s and 1950s, her dances may not have won the appreciation of the educated classes but they were lapped up by the masses.
Cinemaazi remembers Satyajit Ray on his death anniversary
23 Apr 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Satyajit Ray on his death anniversary

On Satyajit Ray's death anniversary, we take a look back at his most iconic film Pather Panchali (1955), through the eys of Uma Dasgupta who played the role of Durga. The essay was originally published in 'Satyajit Ray-er Pather Panchali', edited by Arun Sen, published by Pratikshan and has been translated by Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri. Uma Dasgupta pens a wonderful tribute to the maestro and shares some delightful anecdotes from the maki...
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Cinemaazi wishes Manoj Bajpayee a very Happy Birthday!
23 Apr 1969

Cinemaazi wishes Manoj Bajpayee a very Happy Birthday!

Manoj Bajpai's passion for acting saw him work his way through four rejections by the National School of Drama, to finally land a one-minute role in his film debut, Drohkaal (1994). His breakthrough came essaying the hot-headed gangster Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma’s crime drama Satya (1998). His key films include Kaun (1999), Shool (1999), Pinjar (2003), Raajneeti (2010), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Chakravyuh (2012), Speci...
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Cinemaazi remembers Narhar Damodar or Nanasaheb Sarpotdar on his death anniversay
23 Apr 1940

Cinemaazi remembers Narhar Damodar or Nanasaheb Sarpotdar on his death anniversay

Actor, writer and filmmaker of the silent era of cinema, Narhar Damodar—or Nanasaheb Sarpotdar as he was popularly known—had a penchant for historical films. Acknowledged as one of the earliest sculptors of Marathi cinema, he directed more than 25 films in the course of his career such as Prabhavati (1925), Chhatrapati Sambhaji (1925), Thoratanchi Kamala (1927), Prithviraj Sanyogita (1929), Bhimsen The Mighty (1930), and Chandbibi (19...
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Cinemaazi wishes S Janaki a very happy birthday
23 Apr 1938

Cinemaazi wishes S Janaki a very happy birthday

A legendary singer in South Indian cinema, S Janaki has mesmerised film audiences for decades. Beginning in 1957, she has been the recipient of 4 National Awards and has sung in 17 languages. Cinemaazi wishes her a happy birthday!
22April
Cinemaazi remembers Shravan Rathod on his death anniversary
22 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Shravan Rathod on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Shravan Rathod, one half of the Nadeem-Shravan music composer duo, who passed away in Mumbai on this day due to complications involving COVID-19. The two were particularly well-known for their hit soundtracks from the 90s.
Cinemaazi remembers Shyam Kumar on his death anniversary
22 Apr 1980

Cinemaazi remembers Shyam Kumar on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers actor Shyam Kumar on his death anniversary. A talented actor and singer, he gained fame for starring in several stunt and fantasy films of the 50s and 60s.
Cinemaazi remembers Kumkum on her birth anniversary
22 Apr 1934

Cinemaazi remembers Kumkum on her birth anniversary

One of the most graceful artists to appear on the film screen, Kumkum’s luminous presence elevated many significant films from the golden era of Hindi cinema. Iconic songs of the era like Kabhi aar kabhi paar laga tere nazar (Aar Paar, 1954), Ae dil hai mushqil jeena yahan (C.I.D, 1956) and Ja ja re ja balamwa (Basant Bahar, 1956) were picturised on her.
Cinemaazi remembers Usha Kiran on her birth anniversary
22 Apr 1929

Cinemaazi remembers Usha Kiran on her birth anniversary

After making her debut in Uday Shankar's Kalpana (1948), the talented Usha Kiran received recognition for her role in Gauna (1950), despite the film's financial failure. She followed it up with great performances in Patita (1953), Aulad (1954), Musafir (1957), Nazrana (1961) and many more. Today is her birth anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers Kanan Devi on her birth anniversary
22 Apr 1916

Cinemaazi remembers Kanan Devi on her birth anniversary

One of the biggest singing stars of her era, Kanan Devi was born #OnThisDay in 1916. She began her career as a child artiste in Jyotish Bannerjee's films in the 1920s. She intially worked with Madan Theatre and Radha Films. It was later with New Theatres that she reached the peak of stardom, beginning with P C Barua's Mukti (1937), and Debaki Bose's Bidyapati (1937). Her distinctive fast tempo singing made her one of the ide...
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Cinemaazi remembers B R Chopra on his birth anniversary
22 Apr 1914

Cinemaazi remembers B R Chopra on his birth anniversary

One of the great directors of 20th century Hindi cinema,B R Chopra maintained a standard of excellence even as he produced and directed a wide range of films spanning diverse genres over his career. Remembered for his sensitive storytelling, extracting great performances from big stars and memorable music, B R Chopra's films remain treasured by movie goers. Today is his birth anniversary.
21April
Cinemaazi remembers Sailesh Kumar on his death anniversary
21 Apr 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Sailesh Kumar on his death anniversary

Dashing and good-looking, Sailesh Kumar is remembered for his starring role as an Indian James Bond in Golden Eyes: Secret Agent 077 (1968). Beginning as a lead actor in the 60s, he later played character roles in sevral films in the 70s and 80s. Today is his death anniversary.
Cinemaazi wishes Shivaji Satam a very happy birthday
21 Apr 1950

Cinemaazi wishes Shivaji Satam a very happy birthday

An iconic actor of our times, Shivaji Satam has become a legend for his portrayal of ACP Pradyuman on the TV series C.I.D. Though most well-known for his television role, he has had a long innings in Hindi and Marathi cinema as well, beginning with Pestonjee (1988). It was the veteran theatre actor Bal Dhuri who gave him his first break as an actor. His TV debut came back in 1980 in Rishte Naate. He has acted in other films like English August (1...
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Cinemaazi remembers R C Talwar on his birth anniversary
21 Apr 1910

Cinemaazi remembers R C Talwar on his birth anniversary

Directorc R C Talwar, known for films like Mem Sahib (1956) and Ek Dil Sau Afsane (1963), was born on this day in 1910. Cinemaazi remembers him for his contributions.

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