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18October
18 Oct 2005
Cinemaazi remembers Sarvottam Badami on his death anniversary
An incredibly prolific director during the early years of the talkies, Sarvottam Badami left his mark in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema. From working on the first Indian talkie, Alam Ara (1931) to playing a key role in setting up the Films Division post-Independence, his influence runs deep in the annals of Indian film history.
18 Oct 1952
Cinemaazi wishes Jahnu Barua a very Happy Birthday!
Jahnu Barua’s films often explore the inner world of his characters who navigate the choppy waters of ethics and choices. Barua has been awarded with several National Film Awards, Padma Shri and a Silver Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival for his 1988 Halodhiya Choraiye Baodhan Khai amongst other accolades.
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jahnu_Barua
18 Oct 1950
Cinemaazi remembers Om Puri on his birth anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers Om Puri on his birth anniversary. One of the most versatile and talented actors to ever grace the Indian screen, he left an unparalleled legacy behind. He was born #OnThisDay in 1950. Cinemaazi presents a contemporary take on #ArdhSatya, the #GovindNihalani classic and one of Om Puri's greatest performances
17October
17 Oct 1993
Cinemaazi remembers Vijay Bhatt on his death anniversary
Vijay Bhatt made some of the most important mythological films of all time, including the only film Mahatma Gandhi is supposed to have seen in his lifetime. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.
17 Oct 1957
Cinemaazi remembers Al Nasir on his death anniversary
Cinemaazi remembers one of the most good looking Hindi film actors from the 1950s, Al Nasir on his death anniversary. Al Nasir was born into a royal family in Bhopal and had been married thrice, first to actress Meena Shorey, then to Manorama. He finally married the famous actress Veena in 1947 with whom he had two children Huma and Altamash. He was a popular supporting actor and worked opposite his wife Veena in quite a few films, the most memor...
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17 Oct 1955
Cinemaazi remembers Smital Patil on her birth anniversary
Arguably the greatest star of Indian Parallel Cinema and the most acclaimed actress of her generation, Smita Patil was born on this day in 1955. Cinemaazi salutes the actress who left us too soon.
17 Oct 1947
Cinemaazi greets Simi Garewal on her birthday
The Lady in White, Simi Garewal, was born on this day in 1947 to a Brigadier family and was sent to study in London at a very young age. She returned to India in her teens and enthusiastic about joining the films, she enrolled in Filmalaya’s Acting School After a few minor appearances in films like Mehboob Khan’s Son of India (1962) and Dev Anand's Teen Deviyan (1965), she finally caught everyone’s attention with Raj Kh...
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16October
16 Oct 2016
Cinemaazi remembers Kersi Lord on his death anniversary
Kersi Lord started his career in 1948. There was only one mic used then. The singer would be on one side and the musicians on the other.
In Pyaasa (1957), he played Chinese temple blocks, without mic. He was put in the middle of all the other mics. The sound from temple blocks went into different mics, giving a good effect nevertheless.
16 Oct 1987
Cinemaazi remembers Nazir Hussain on his death anniversary
When one remembers the actor Nazir Hussain, an affectionate, emotional avuncular man doing his best for his family comes to mind immediately. Known for his legendary ability to cry on command, Nazir Hussain was even called “aansuon ka kanastar” (a canister of tears) in the industry.
16 Oct 1948
Cinemaazi wishes Hema Malini a very Happy Birthday!
The ‘Dream Girl’ of the Hindi film screen, Hema Malini is one of the best known and most prolific actresses of Hindi cinema. A professionally trained dancer, film producer and director, she has starred in close to 155 movies, and also enjoys a successful career in politics, currently being MP for Mathura.
