indian cinema heritage foundation

Sign In

If you have already registered with us!

Don’t have an account?

Create your account

Sign Up

Already registered?

Encyclopedia

On This Day

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

Search Cinemaazi

data clock

on this day

26August

26 Aug 2023

Cinemaazi remembers Dev Kohli on his death anniversary

Dev Kohli began his career with the film Gunda (1969). He wrote lyrics for several films in the 1970s and 1980s, but remained unnoticed. He again drew attention with Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) when songs like Aate Jaate Hanste Gaate, Kabootar Ja Ja Ja, Aaja Shaam Hone Aayee and Maine Pyar Kiya became hits. Image credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyeQomj95Q

26 Aug 2020

Cinemaazi remembers Gaston Roberge on his death anniversay

A prolific writer, critic and scholar, Gaston Roberge (b. 27 May 1935 in Montreal) passed away on 26 August 2020 in Kolkata. Roberge had been a Jesuit priest before coming to India. He came to Kolkata in 1961 and became a teacher of communication and media at St Xavier's College. Roberge was a pioneering figure in the study of cinema in India. He was the founder of the media institute Chitrabani, which played an influential role...

26 Aug 2012

Cinemaazi remembers A K Hangal on his death anniversary

Ye itna sannata kyun hai bhai? These lines by the prolific A K Hangal still resonate in the memory of cinema lovers all over the country. A man of staunch principles and values he worked extensively in theatre as a writer, director, actor before entering into the film industry. Cinemaazi remembers the legend on his death anniversary as he left the world in complete silence on 26 August 2012.

26 Aug 1969

Cinemaazi remembers S S Vasan on his death anniversary

Prominent producer, director, writer and Gemini Studio founder - S S Vasan passed away on this day, 26th August, in 1969. Born Subramaniam Srinivasan in 1903, in Thiruthuraipundi, Tamil Nadu, he produced several films including the epic Chandralekha (1948) and Avvaiyar (1953). Vasan had initially set up a successful mail order business. He stepped into films when his novel Sathi Leelavathi was made into a film in 1936. Entering film distribution,...

26 Aug 1968

Cinemaazi wishes Madhur Bhandarkar a very Happy Birthday

Madhur Bhandarkar is a National Award winning director, producer and scriptwriter. Some of his prominent films are Chandni Bar (2002), Page 3 (2005), Traffic Signal (2007), Fashion (2008), Jail (2009) and Corporate 2 (2010). Image credit: https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/madhur-bhandarkar.html

26 Aug 1920

Cinemaazi remembers Bhanu Banerjee on his birth anniversary

A most renowned comic actor of Bengali cinema, Bhanu Banerjee aka Bhanu Bandopadhyay was a remarkable actor and theatre artist and director. Described as the 'common man's comedy', his trademark style is fondly remembered until today. Cinemaazi remembers his exceptional presence in Indian cinema on his birth anniversary today, the 26th of August.

25August

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).

social media

# tag library

Forgot Password