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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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28May
Cinemaazi remembers Suresh Chatwal on his death anniversary
28 May 2016

Cinemaazi remembers Suresh Chatwal on his death anniversary

Suresh Chatwal performed in films as well as television serials. He has acted in Hindi films mainly as a supporting actor. He has worked in Films like Mili, Phool Aur Kaante, Kaya Palat,Uphaar, and Munna Bhai MBBS.
Cinemaazi remembers Marc Zuber on his death anniversary
28 May 2003

Cinemaazi remembers Marc Zuber on his death anniversary

Zubair Ahmed Siddiqi (5 May 1944 – 28 May 2003), better known as Marc Zuber, was an Indian–British actor, who appeared in many British and Hindi films and television dramas.
Cinemaazi remembers Aparesh Lahiri on his death anniversary
28 May 1998

Cinemaazi remembers Aparesh Lahiri on his death anniversary

Singing popular Bengali songs like Ei duniya chiriakhana and Line lagao, Aparesh Lahiri distinguished himself as one of the best practitioners of Bengali modern music. He also had a brief stint in Hindi cinema singing for Shankar Jaikishan. His musical legacy was carried forward by his son, Bappi Lahiri. He passed away on 28 May, 1998.
Cinemaazi remembers Ratan Mohan on his death anniversary
28 May 1966

Cinemaazi remembers Ratan Mohan on his death anniversary

Remembering producer and presenter Ratan Mohan on the occasion of his death anniversary. He had passed away this day, 28 May in 1996. Mohan produced films from the 1960s through the 1990s. His productions include Shree Ram Bharat Milan (1965), Shararat (1972), Sangram (1976), Heera Moti (1979), Jeeo Aur Jeene Do (1982), Jwala (1986), Haatim Tai (1990), Maha Shaktishaali (1994), and Aaya Toofan (1999). Films that he had presented include Jaggu (19...
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Cinemaazi remembers Mehboob Khan on his death anniversary
28 May 1964

Cinemaazi remembers Mehboob Khan on his death anniversary

A titanic figure in the history of Hindi cinema, Mehboob Khan passed away on 28 May, 1964. Beginning his career as an extra in Imperial Film Company he went on to direct some unforgettable classics like Manmohan (1936), Aurat (1940), Roti (1942), Najma (1943), Andaz (1949), Aan (1952) and of course, Mother India (1957). 
Cinemaazi remembers N T Rama Rao on his birth anniversary
28 May 1923

Cinemaazi remembers N T Rama Rao on his birth anniversary

An icon for Telugu cinema and one of the most influential figures in Andhra Pradesh history, few actors have politically mobilised their mass following like N T Rama Rao did. The great NTR was born on 28 May, 1923.
Cinemaazi remembers Vinod on his birth anniversary
28 May 1922

Cinemaazi remembers Vinod on his birth anniversary

Remembered for the immensely popular Lara lappa lara lappa song from Ek Thi Ladki (1949), music director Vinod composed for several Hindi and Punjabi films. He was trained by Pandit Amarnath, he was only 17 when his first composition was released.
Cinemaazi remembers D V Paluskar on his birth anniversary
28 May 1921

Cinemaazi remembers D V Paluskar on his birth anniversary

A brilliant Indian classical vocalist, D V Paluskar was performing all over the country by the age of 14. A practitioner of the Gwalior gharana he was particularly known for his bhajan renditions. He sang for only two films Baiju Bawra (1952) and Shaap Mochan (1955) before he passed away at the young age of 35. He was born on 28 May, 1921.
27May
Cinemaazi wishes Asha Sachdev a very happy birthday
27 May 1956

Cinemaazi wishes Asha Sachdev a very happy birthday

Asha Sachdev impressed audiences with her performance in Priyatama (1977) which won her a Filmfare Award. But her career ultimately paid the price for her bold image. Today is her birthday. Read more about her in this interview from Star & Style, 1976.
26May
Cinemaazi remembers Prakash Thapa on his death anniversary
26 May 2004

Cinemaazi remembers Prakash Thapa on his death anniversary

Prakash Thapa was a Hindi film actor who had a prominent career in the 1970s. A man of many talents, he first joined the film industry as an actor with Milan Ki Raat (1967) starring alongside Sharmila Tagore and Sanjay Khan. His filmography as an actor boasts of titles such as Holi Ayee Re (1970), Aan Milo Sajna (1970), Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), Ek Se Badhkaar Ek (1976), Do Anjaane (1976), and Imman Dharam (1977). 
Cinemaazi remembers Ashalata Biswas on her death anniversary
26 May 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Ashalata Biswas on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the actress Ashalata Biswas on her death anniversary. A popular actress in Hindi cinema during the 1940s and 1950s, Ashalata Biswas passed away on May 26 1992. 
Cinemaazi remembers S A Wahab on his birth anniversary
26 May 1906

Cinemaazi remembers S A Wahab on his birth anniversary

Remembering art director S A Wahab who was born 26 May in 1906 in Bangalore. He is known for his work in production design in films such as Prabhu Ka Ghar (1945), Jogan (1950), Papi (1953), Bara-Dari (1955), Sahara (1958), Panchayat (1958), Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963), and 5 Rifles (1974).

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