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29 Sep, 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.

29 Sep, 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary

29 Sep, 1946

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary

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25 Aug 2001

Cinemaazi remembers Asit Sen on his death anniversary

This day marks the death anniversary of prominent film director Asit Sen, who passed away on 25th August in 2001. Known for his nuanced elegant cinematic vision and direction, he started his journey in the film industry as a cameraman and went on to direct some of the most celebrated films in the Bengali and Hindi film industry. He formed an exciting life-long friendship with actress Suchitra Sen, featured in this image, on the sets of Uttar Falg...

25 Aug 1969

Cinemaazi remembers Makhdoom Mohiuddin on his death anniversary

Mohammed Makhdoom was an Urdu poet and lyricist. He wrote many popular songs. During 1946-50, he led the Telangana rebellion against the then Nizam of Hyderabad for the abolition of the zamindari system. Today is his death anniversary (25 August 1969).

25 Aug 1967

Cinemaazi wishes Vijayta Pandit on her Birthday

Cinemaazi greets actress and singer Vijayta Pandit, sister of Sulakshana Pandit, on her Birthday who was born on 25 August 1967.

25 Aug 1962

Rajiv Kapoor

Film actor and producer Rajiv Kapoor, the youngest son of Raj Kapoor, was born on 25 August 1962. He was famous for the Hindi blockbuster film "Ram Teri Ganga Maili" (1985). He passed away on 9 February 2021 at the age of 58 years.

25 Aug 1955

Cinemaazi remembers Honey Irani on her birth anniversary

A child actress and later a successful screenwriter, Honey Irani was born on this day 25 August 1955. Making her debut in 1959 with the film Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan she was soon a household name. In the second phase of her career, she wrote screenplays for Lamhe (1991), Parampara (1993), Darrr (1993), Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai (2000) and many more.

25 Aug 1925

Cinemaazi remembers K Vaikunth on his 100th birth anniversary

Born in Margaon in 1925, Vaikunth Dattaram Kunkolienkar adopted the name K Vaikunth when he entered the film industry. He started off as the 5th assistant for Surendra Pai in Bari Bahen (1949). His first film as an independent cinematographer was Garm Coat (1955). Over the years he has shot many successful films, including a long collaborative partnership with G P Sippy. He also worked with Gulzar in Mere Apne (1971). He was presented with the Fi...

24August

24 Aug 2023

Cinemaazi remembers Seema Deo on her death anniversary

Veteran actress Seema Deo, known for her performances in films such as Jagachya Pathivar (1960), Varadakshina (1962), Juna Te Sona (1967), Anand (1971), and Kora Kagaz (1974), acted in over 80 Hindi and Marathi films in the course of her career, spanning more than six decades from the black-and-white through the colour era.

24 Aug 2014

Cinemaazi remembers Richard Attenborough on his death anniversary

Lord Richard Attenborough, the director of Gandhi (1982) was one of Britain's leading actors, before becoming a highly successful director. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary (24 August 2014). His first screen role was as a callow stoker who deserts his post in Noël Coward's In Which We Serve (1942), told in flashback by survivors while they cling to a life raft after their ship has been sunk off Crete in May 1...

24 Aug 2000

Cinemaazi remembers Kalyanji on his death anniversary

Kalyanji Virji Shah of music composer duo Kalyanji-Anandji passed away on 24 August, 2000

24 Aug 1958

Cinemaazi remembers Yakub on his death anniversary

Renowned screen villain and character actor Yakub passed away on this day 24 August 1958. With Gope, the famous screen comedian he formed the comedy duo named Indian Laurel and Hardy working in films like Bazzar (1949), Meharbaani (1950), Sagai (1951), and more. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

24 Aug 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Anjali Devi on her birth anniversary

Born on 24th August in 1927, Anjali Devi went on to become one of the most prominent celebrated actresses of her time. She contributed significantly to the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi film industry. This song features her exquisite portrayal of the legendary character of Anarkali in the 1955 Telugu film of the same name.

24 Aug 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Dharam Chopra on his birth anniversary

Prolific cinematographer Dharam Chopra is known for popular films such as Waqt (1965), The Burning Train (1980), Kanoon (1960), Ittefaq (1969), Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978), Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980), Nikaah (1982), and Amaanat (1977)

24 Aug 1893

Cinemaazi remembers K C Dey on his birth anniversary

Krishna Chandra Dey, known as K C Dey, was a music director, musician, singer and actor active from the 1930s through the 40s. He lost his eyesight at the age of 13 but his dedication to music did not wane. Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary (24 August 1893).

23August

23 Aug 1995

Cinemaazi remembers Sapan Chakraborty on his death anniversary

Sapan Chakraborty was a music composer and singer in Bengali and Hindi films. He worked with R D Burman as an assistant music director for a long time. He passed away on 23rd August 1995, a year after the demise of R D Burman. Image credit: https://bollywoodirect.medium.com/tribute-to-sapan-chakraborty-an-excellent-musician-music-arranger-singer-lyricist-and-film-41c13138e6c

23 Aug 1971

Cinemaazi remembers Hansa Wadkar on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the Marathi and Hindi actress Hansa Wadkar on her death anniversary; she passed away on 23 August 1971. She made her debut in the film industry with Bapubhai Pendharkar’s Vijayche Lagane in 1936. Her 1959 film Sangatye Aika had a record-breaking success and later she even wrote her autobiography titled the same in 1970.

23 Aug 1944

Cinemaazi wishes Saira Banu on her Birthday

Cinemaazi wishes Saira Bano a Happy Birthday and a long life!

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