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04 Apr, 1954

Cinemaazi remembers Parveen Babi on her birth anniversary

04 Apr, 1955

Cinemaazi wishes Prema Narayan a very happy birthday

04 Apr, 2021

Cinemaazi mourns the passing away of Shashikala

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4 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi mourns the passing away of Shashikala

Cinemaazi expresses deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of beloved actress Shashikala who passed away today in Mumbai. Known for several acclaimed supporting roles through the 60s and 70s, she was 88 when she breathed her last. May she rest in peace.  

Cinemaazi expresses deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of beloved actress Shashikala who passed away today in Mumbai. Known for several acclaimed supporting roles through the 60s and 70s, she was 88 when she breathed her last. May she rest in peace.


 
4 Apr 1955

Cinemaazi wishes Prema Narayan a very happy birthday

Happy Birthday, Prema Narayan! From English teacher, to model, to beauty pageant winner, to film sensation, it has been an eventful journey for the Kalimpong-hailing beauty who was born this day, 4 April in 1955. Stepping into films, she won attention for her performance in films such as Maa Bahen Aur Biwi (1973) and Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1973). Making waves as a dancer, vamp and in supporting roles, she is known for films like Umrao Jaan (1981...
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Happy Birthday, Prema Narayan! From English teacher, to model, to beauty pageant winner, to film sensation, it has been an eventful journey for the Kalimpong-hailing beauty who was born this day, 4 April in 1955. Stepping into films, she won attention for her performance in films such as Maa Bahen Aur Biwi (1973) and Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1973). Making waves as a dancer, vamp and in supporting roles, she is known for films like Umrao Jaan (1981), Mangalsutra (1981) and Pataal Bhairavi (1985). She also garnered a Filmfare Award Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance in Amanush (1975), which marked a distinct change from her usual westernized roles. She was last seen on screen in Yeh Basti Badmashon Ki (1999). Married to Rajiv, a lawyer, she is mother to two sons.

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4 Apr 1954

Cinemaazi remembers Parveen Babi on her birth anniversary

In her influential career in cinema, Parveen Babi broke new ground as the progressive, outspoken heroine. Cinemaazi remembers her on her birth anniversary.
In her influential career in cinema, Parveen Babi broke new ground as the progressive, outspoken heroine. Cinemaazi remembers her on her birth anniversary.
03April
3 Apr 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Tariq Shah on his death anniversary

Hailing from Nishat in Kashmir, he was a versatile actor, and used to perform on stage as well as on radio and television. He would appear on Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar, formerly known as Srinagar Television. He had moved to Mumbai approximately 40 years ago, to join the film industry and became fairly popular. 
Hailing from Nishat in Kashmir, he was a versatile actor, and used to perform on stage as well as on radio and television. He would appear on Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar, formerly known as Srinagar Television. He had moved to Mumbai approximately 40 years ago, to join the film industry and became fairly popular. 
3 Apr 1965

Cinemaazi remembers Nazia Hassan on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the effervescent Nazia Hassan on her birth anniversary. Some of her greatest hits came in collaboration with Biddu.
Cinemaazi remembers the effervescent Nazia Hassan on her birth anniversary. Some of her greatest hits came in collaboration with Biddu.
3 Apr 1962

Cinemaazi wishes Jaya Prada a very happy birthday

Accomplishing immense success across the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi film industries is no mean feat, yet that's what Jaya Prada achieved, language barriers notwithstanding. Cinemaazi wishes the beautiful actress a happy birthday!
Accomplishing immense success across the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi film industries is no mean feat, yet that's what Jaya Prada achieved, language barriers notwithstanding. Cinemaazi wishes the beautiful actress a happy birthday!
3 Apr 1955

Cinemaazi wishes Hariharan a very happy birthday

Cinemaazi wishes the man with the magnetic voice—Hariharan, a very Happy Birthday. Born 3 April, 1955, he is a Padma Shri and two-time National Award winner for Mere dushman from Border (1997), and Jeev dangla gungla rangla from Jogwa (2009). With innumerable unforgettable Hindi songs to his credit including Tu hi re, Chappa chappa charkha chale, Hai Rama yeh kya hua, Bahon ke darmiyan, Dheemi dheemi, Nahin saamne, and Yun hi chala, he has...
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Cinemaazi wishes the man with the magnetic voice—Hariharan, a very Happy Birthday. Born 3 April, 1955, he is a Padma Shri and two-time National Award winner for Mere dushman from Border (1997), and Jeev dangla gungla rangla from Jogwa (2009). With innumerable unforgettable Hindi songs to his credit including Tu hi re, Chappa chappa charkha chale, Hai Rama yeh kya hua, Bahon ke darmiyan, Dheemi dheemi, Nahin saamne, and Yun hi chala, he has done the majority of his stellar work in Tamil, besides singing songs for other language cinema such as Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Bhojpuri. His stint with cinema began with the song Thamizha Thamizha from Roja (1992). Other significant contributions to Tamil cinema include songs in Muthu (1995), Indian (1996), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Iruvar (1997), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Kangalal Kaithu Sei (2004), among others. An established ghazal singer, Hariharan was also one half of the popular multiple award-winning band, Colonial Cousins along with Leslie Lewis, the style of which is essentially fusion, combining classical ragas with pop elements. Known for his rendering of the Hanuman Chalisa for T-Series, Hariharan has also acted in a Tamil film Power of Women (2005), is a favourite at live concerts, and has also appeared as judge on TV music reality shows.

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02April
2 Apr 1988

Cinemaazi remembers Gajanan Jagirdar on his birth anniversary

Transitioning from a stellar theatre career, Gajanan Jagirdar cut his teeth in cinema as an assistant to V Shantaram. He went on to become a prolific actor, director, writer and lyricist in his own right. Today is his birth anniversary.
Transitioning from a stellar theatre career, Gajanan Jagirdar cut his teeth in cinema as an assistant to V Shantaram. He went on to become a prolific actor, director, writer and lyricist in his own right. Today is his birth anniversary.
2 Apr 1902

Cinemaazi remembers Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan on his birth anniversary

Often called the Tansen of the 20th century, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan from the Patiala Gharana was an esteemed Hindustani classical singer. Born on this day, he was trained under his uncle, Kale Khan and his father Ali Baksh Khan. He made an alteration in his performance by creating a fusion of Dhrupad, Jaipur and Gwalior gharanas into his own Patiala-Kasur styles. In order to cater to his audience, he altered the duration of the long alaps to...
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Often called the Tansen of the 20th century, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan from the Patiala Gharana was an esteemed Hindustani classical singer. Born on this day, he was trained under his uncle, Kale Khan and his father Ali Baksh Khan. He made an alteration in his performance by creating a fusion of Dhrupad, Jaipur and Gwalior gharanas into his own Patiala-Kasur styles. In order to cater to his audience, he altered the duration of the long alaps to a much shorter time in his performance. After much convincing from K Asif, the maestro finally rendered Shubh din aayo raj dulara and Prem jogan ban ke for his masterpiece Mughal-e-Azam (1960). He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan Award in 1962.cCinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.
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2 Apr 1898

Cinemaazi remembers Harindranath Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary

Prolific poet, dramatist, musician, actor and politician Harindranath Chattopadhyay was born on this day in 1898. He came form an illustrious family. Son of famous educationist Aghorenath Chattopadhyay and poet Barada Sundari Devi, and brother to Sarojini Naidu and Virendranath Chattopadyay, he himself became a distinguished poet, lyricist and playwright.  His contributions to Indian cinema came in various forms. His poem Rail gaadi was put...
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Prolific poet, dramatist, musician, actor and politician Harindranath Chattopadhyay was born on this day in 1898. He came form an illustrious family. Son of famous educationist Aghorenath Chattopadhyay and poet Barada Sundari Devi, and brother to Sarojini Naidu and Virendranath Chattopadyay, he himself became a distinguished poet, lyricist and playwright. 
His contributions to Indian cinema came in various forms. His poem Rail gaadi was put to song in Aashirwad (1968), often credited as Indian cinema's first rap song. He also played a pivotal role in the film. He wrote the popular song My heart is beating from Julie (1975), as well as songs in Paapi (1977) and Swarag Narak (1978). As an actor he played memorable roles in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963), The Householder (1963), Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969), Seemabaddha (1971), Bawarchi (1972), as Sidhu Jyatha in Satyajit Ray's Feluda films, and many more. 
He contested the 1st Lok Sabha elections from Vijayawada and won. During his time in the Lok Sabha, he was known to be an outspoken critique of some of the Nehru government's policies, such as the ban on film music from All India Radio. 
Cinemaazi remembers the stalwart on his birth anniversary.
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