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04 Dec, 1910

Cinemaazi remembers Motilal on his birth anniversary

04 Dec, 1930

Cinemaazi remembers Kamukara Purushothaman on his birth anniversary

04 Dec, 1962

Cinemaazi wishes Jaaved Jaafery a very Happy Birthday!

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04December
4 Dec 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Shashi Kapoor on his death anniversary

The enigmatic and ever charming actor of Indian cinema, Shashi Kapoor was considered as the epitome of grace and an era in himself altogether. Starring in around 160 Indian and Foreign films in a three decade long career, he left an indelible mark for himself in the history of cinema.
The enigmatic and ever charming actor of Indian cinema, Shashi Kapoor was considered as the epitome of grace and an era in himself altogether. Starring in around 160 Indian and Foreign films in a three decade long career, he left an indelible mark for himself in the history of cinema.
4 Dec 1962

Cinemaazi wishes Jaaved Jaafery a very Happy Birthday!

Actor, dancer, producer and comedian Jaaved Jaafery has appeared in Hindi films and television shows. He is the son of the comedian Jagdeep.
Actor, dancer, producer and comedian Jaaved Jaafery has appeared in Hindi films and television shows. He is the son of the comedian Jagdeep.
4 Dec 1930

Cinemaazi remembers Kamukara Purushothaman on his birth anniversary

Kamukara entered the film industry as a singer in the year 1953, when he was 23 years old. His first film was Ponkathir and he had sung four lines Asankathimiram. The lyrics were by Thirunainarkurichy Madhavan Nair and music by Brother Lakshmanan. His film career spanned over 20 years, over which he sang for 68 Malayalam films. Kamukara had sung over 1,500 songs for about 125 films in various languages including Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. He also...
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Kamukara entered the film industry as a singer in the year 1953, when he was 23 years old. His first film was Ponkathir and he had sung four lines Asankathimiram. The lyrics were by Thirunainarkurichy Madhavan Nair and music by Brother Lakshmanan. His film career spanned over 20 years, over which he sang for 68 Malayalam films. Kamukara had sung over 1,500 songs for about 125 films in various languages including Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. He also voiced about 4,000 songs in the genre of light music in various AIR stations in the country.  He was the leading male singer in Malayalam films during the 50s and 60s till K.J. Yesudas appeared on the scene.
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4 Dec 1910

Cinemaazi remembers Motilal on his birth anniversary

Born in a distinguished family in Shimla, Motilal Rajvansh, hailed as one of the greats of Hindi cinema, was educated in Shimla and Delhi. A chance trip to Bombay – with the intention of joining the Navy – was instrumental in his entry into the world of cinema. He fell ill and missed the test and instead was spotted by the director K P Ghosh. Motilal made his debut at the age of 24 in Shaher Ka Jadoo (1934) opposite Sabita Devi, becom...
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Born in a distinguished family in Shimla, Motilal Rajvansh, hailed as one of the greats of Hindi cinema, was educated in Shimla and Delhi. A chance trip to Bombay – with the intention of joining the Navy – was instrumental in his entry into the world of cinema. He fell ill and missed the test and instead was spotted by the director K P Ghosh. Motilal made his debut at the age of 24 in Shaher Ka Jadoo (1934) opposite Sabita Devi, becoming a superstar almost overnight, starting a career in films that were to span three decades.
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03December
3 Dec 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Dev Anand on his death anniversary

Characterised by an endearing grin, quirky gait, and staccato dialogue delivery, Dev Anand enjoyed a space all his own in the pantheon of Hindi cinema’s best loved stars. He was part of the triumvirate, including Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor, which ruled Hindi films from the early 1950s till the mid-1960s. Celebrated for his debonair, romantic onscreen persona, Dev Anand was dubbed the ‘evergreen star’ for his youthful charm which...
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Characterised by an endearing grin, quirky gait, and staccato dialogue delivery, Dev Anand enjoyed a space all his own in the pantheon of Hindi cinema’s best loved stars. He was part of the triumvirate, including Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor, which ruled Hindi films from the early 1950s till the mid-1960s. Celebrated for his debonair, romantic onscreen persona, Dev Anand was dubbed the ‘evergreen star’ for his youthful charm which endured over the decades.
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3 Dec 1985

Cinemaazi remembers Prem Narayan Arora on his death anniversary

Producer and director, Prem Narayan Arora (12 June 1912-3 December 1985) is known for Chor Bazar (1954), Rail Ka Dibba (1953) and Khazanchi (1958). He was married to Helen. 
Producer and director, Prem Narayan Arora (12 June 1912-3 December 1985) is known for Chor Bazar (1954), Rail Ka Dibba (1953) and Khazanchi (1958). He was married to Helen. 
3 Dec 1974

Cinemaazi remembers Gyan Dutt on his death anniversary

A prominent music director during the formative years of the Hindi cinema, mainly the 1940s, Gyan Dutt is known for films such as Toofani Toli (1937), Chandulal Shah’s Achhut (1939), his biggest hit Bhakt Surdas (1942), Adab Arz (1943), and Dilruba (1950). In his heydays, his music was known to virtually guarantee a hit film. Image courtesy:  https://www.hindigeetmala.net/music_director/gyan_dutt.php
A prominent music director during the formative years of the Hindi cinema, mainly the 1940s, Gyan Dutt is known for films such as Toofani Toli (1937), Chandulal Shah’s Achhut (1939), his biggest hit Bhakt Surdas (1942), Adab Arz (1943), and Dilruba (1950). In his heydays, his music was known to virtually guarantee a hit film.

Image courtesy:  https://www.hindigeetmala.net/music_director/gyan_dutt.php
3 Dec 1950

Cinemaazi wishes Girish Kasaravalli a very Happy Birthday!

Girish Kasaravalli has been one of the foremost flagbearers of offbeat, parallel cinema in Karnataka. Awards and accolades for his cinematic oeuvres have poured in till date every time he came up with his creative work garnering both national and international acclaim and appreciation.
Girish Kasaravalli has been one of the foremost flagbearers of offbeat, parallel cinema in Karnataka. Awards and accolades for his cinematic oeuvres have poured in till date every time he came up with his creative work garnering both national and international acclaim and appreciation.
3 Dec 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Indira Bansal on her birth anniversary

Indira Bansal is known for Shrimati Ji (1952), Abhimaan (1957), Maya Machhendra, Victoria No. 203 (1972) and many more. She was active from the 1950s to the early 1980s. Image credit:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0052492/
Indira Bansal is known for Shrimati Ji (1952), Abhimaan (1957), Maya Machhendra, Victoria No. 203 (1972) and many more. She was active from the 1950s to the early 1980s.

Image credit:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0052492/
02December
2 Dec 2014

Cinemaazi remembers Deven Verma on his death anniversary

One of Hindi cinema's most beloved comic actors,Deven Verma passed away on this day in 2014. Known for his performances in films like Chori Mera Kaam (1975), Chor Ke Ghar Chor (1978) andAngoor(1982), he regaled audiences with this great character work and comic timing. 
One of Hindi cinema's most beloved comic actors,Deven Verma passed away on this day in 2014. Known for his performances in films like Chori Mera Kaam (1975), Chor Ke Ghar Chor (1978) andAngoor(1982), he regaled audiences with this great character work and comic timing. 
2 Dec 2012

Cinemaazi remembers the death anniversary of Preeti Ganguly.

Perhaps best remembered for her comic role as Freny Sethna, theAmitabh Bachchan fan in Khatta Meeta(1978), today is the death anniversary of actress Preeti Ganguly. She passed away on 2 December, 2012. Daughter of acting great, Ashok Kumar, Preeti was born on 17 May, 1953. Following into the family profession, so to speak, she made her acting debut inParinay(1974). In a career spanning from 1974 to 1988, she acted in around 30 films such asDhuen...
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Perhaps best remembered for her comic role as Freny Sethna, theAmitabh Bachchan fan in Khatta Meeta(1978), today is the death anniversary of actress Preeti Ganguly. She passed away on 2 December, 2012. Daughter of acting great, Ashok Kumar, Preeti was born on 17 May, 1953. Following into the family profession, so to speak, she made her acting debut inParinay(1974). In a career spanning from 1974 to 1988, she acted in around 30 films such asDhuen Ki Lakeer(1974), Balika Badhu (1976), Khatta Meetha (1978), Thodisi Bewafai(1980), Kranti (1981), and more recently in the Emraan Hashmi-starrer Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005). She was mostly cast in comic roles; ironically, when she lost weight, the roles dried up. She later started an acting school in Mumbai, where at one point her father Ashok Kumar taught the course in Film Appreciation. Preeti Ganguly passed away in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest.


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2 Dec 1963

Cinemaazi remembers Sabu Dastagir on his death anniversary

Sabu Dastagir (27 January 1924 – 2 December 1963) was an Indian-born American actor. His film career started when he was 13, discovered by documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty, who cast him in the role of an elephant driver in the 1937 British film Elephant Boy. Credits:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabu_(actor)
Sabu Dastagir (27 January 1924 – 2 December 1963) was an Indian-born American actor. His film career started when he was 13, discovered by documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty, who cast him in the role of an elephant driver in the 1937 British film Elephant Boy.

Credits:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabu_(actor)
2 Dec 1960

Cinemaazi remembers Silk Smitha on her birth anniversary

The siren of South Indian cinema of the 1980s, dancer-actress Silk Smitha enjoyed stardom unlike anyone else. Her fans could not get enough of her sultry eyes and heaving moves. Part of several successful dance numbers, she had entered the industry as a supporting actress.
The siren of South Indian cinema of the 1980s, dancer-actress Silk Smitha enjoyed stardom unlike anyone else. Her fans could not get enough of her sultry eyes and heaving moves. Part of several successful dance numbers, she had entered the industry as a supporting actress.
2 Dec 1913

Cinemaazi remembers K Raghavan on his birth anniversary.

An influential music composer,K Raghavan gave Malayalam music it's separate identity through his unforgettable scores in films like Neelakuyil(1954). Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary. 
An influential music composer,K Raghavan gave Malayalam music it's separate identity through his unforgettable scores in films like Neelakuyil(1954). Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary. 
2 Dec 1913

Cinemaazi remembers Datta Dharmadhikari on his birth anniversary

Actor, director and screenplay writer, Datta Dharmadhikari is known for his films in Hindi as well as Marathi, such as Maya Bazar (1949), Kunkwacha Dhani (1951), Deep Jalte Rahe (1959), Lagnala Jaato Mee (1960), Dhakti Mehuni (1978), Satichi Punyai (1980), and Daulat Ka Nasha (1982).
Actor, director and screenplay writer, Datta Dharmadhikari is known for his films in Hindi as well as Marathi, such as Maya Bazar (1949), Kunkwacha Dhani (1951), Deep Jalte Rahe (1959), Lagnala Jaato Mee (1960), Dhakti Mehuni (1978), Satichi Punyai (1980), and Daulat Ka Nasha (1982).
2 Dec 1912

Cinemaazi remembers B Nagi Reddy on his birth anniversary

Prominent, multiple award-winning film producer, director and presenter, B Nagi Reddy was mainly active in Telugu, as well as Hindi cinema. He produced over 50 films in genres that include mythological, devotional and historical, in different languages over four decades. Image courtesy:  https://m.sakshi.com/tags/b-nagi-reddy
Prominent, multiple award-winning film producer, director and presenter, B Nagi Reddy was mainly active in Telugu, as well as Hindi cinema. He produced over 50 films in genres that include mythological, devotional and historical, in different languages over four decades.

Image courtesy:  https://m.sakshi.com/tags/b-nagi-reddy

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