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Cinemaazi salutes Surendra Nath on his birth anniversary.
11 Nov, 1910

Cinemaazi salutes Surendra Nath on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary of Ram Avtar
11 Nov, 1911

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary of Ram Avtar

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary Kamal Bose
11 Nov, 1915

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary Kamal Bose

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11November
Cinemaazi celebrates Mala Sinha's birth anniversary
11 Nov 1936

Cinemaazi celebrates Mala Sinha's birth anniversary

Known for her dramatic flair and penchant for unconventional roles, Mala Sinha was one of the most successful leading heroines of her time. She was born on this day in 1936.
Cinemaazi remembers the birth anniversary of Johnny Walker
11 Nov 1926

Cinemaazi remembers the birth anniversary of Johnny Walker

Arguably the greatest comedian to ever grace the Hindi cinema screen, Johnny Walker was born on this day in 1926. 
Cinemaazi remembers Anwar Hussain on his birth anniversary
11 Nov 1925

Cinemaazi remembers Anwar Hussain on his birth anniversary

Gifted with a strong voice and a clear diction, Anwar Hussain had no difficulty securing a job at the All India Radio. He was quite enjoying his work there when, impressed by his voice, the producer-director A R Kardar offered him the opportunity to become a film hero—and so Anwar Hussain became a leading actor in Hindi cinema.
Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary Kamal Bose
11 Nov 1915

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary Kamal Bose

One of the most decorated cinematographers in Hindi film history, Kamal Bose was born on this day in 1915.
Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary of Ram Avtar
11 Nov 1911

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary of Ram Avtar

A character actor turned successful comedian, today is the birth anniversary of Ram Avtar, who was known for generating mirth onscreen. Born 11 November, 1911, in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India, he is best known for films such as Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963), Teesri Manzil(1966) and Procession of Memories (1973). Ram Avtar started his career in the late 30s as a character actor. During the 50s he transitioned to comedy roles, aided by his in...
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Cinemaazi salutes Surendra Nath on his birth anniversary.
11 Nov 1910

Cinemaazi salutes Surendra Nath on his birth anniversary.

Picked by Mehboob Khan to be an answer to the immensely popular K L Saigal, Surendra Nath (better known by his mononym Surendra) made a spectacular debut with Deccan Queen (1936). Born on 11 November, 1910 in Batala, Gurdaspur, Surendra's talent as a singer was visible from childhood. After graduating from the Punjab University, he was preparing to be a lawyer when the distributor Lala Alopi Prasad encouraged him to join films instead. H...
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10November
Cinemaazi remembers Mohan Kumar on his death anniversary.
10 Nov 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Mohan Kumar on his death anniversary.

Hindi cinema’s distinguished filmmaker, producer and writer Mohan Kumar was born in Sailkot, Pakistan in an undivided India. Some of his notable films as a writer are Aas Ka Panchhi (1961), Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964), Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee (1971), Amir Garib (1974), Amrit (1986). He also produced and directed several of his films like Aap Ki Parchhaiyan, Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee, Amir Garib, Aap Beati (1976), Amrit, All Rounder (1984...
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Cinemaazi remembers Simple Kapadia on her death anniversary.
10 Nov 2009

Cinemaazi remembers Simple Kapadia on her death anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers actress turned costume designer Simple Kapadia on her death anniversary. An actress in the 80's she later reinvented herself as a costume designer, winning a National Award for her stellar work in Rudaali (1994). 
Cinemaazi remembers Manik Varma death anniversary
10 Nov 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Manik Varma death anniversary

Today is the death anniversary of Indian classical singer Manik Varma who passed away this day in 1996. Belonging to the Kirana and Agra gharanas, she rendered not only the pure classical khyal but also semi-classical and light music like thumri, Marathi natya sangeet, bhavgeet and bhakti geet. Born Manik Dadarkar on 16 May, 1926, she was fascinated by music from a young age. Encouraged by her mother, she acquired her initial training from Shri B...
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Cinemaazi remembers Farooq Kaiser on his death anniversary.
10 Nov 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Farooq Kaiser on his death anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers the eminent poet Farooq Kaiser on his death anniversary. Writer of hit songs for films like Qurbani (1980), Disco Dancer (1982), Khudgarz (1987) he passed away on this day in 1987.
Cinemaazi wishes Ashutosh Rana a Happy Birthday!
10 Nov 1967

Cinemaazi wishes Ashutosh Rana a Happy Birthday!

Ashutosh Rana works as n actor, producer, author and television personality. He has worked in mainly Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films and also in television shows. He recipient of several awards including Filmfare OTT Award and Filmfare Awards. Rana is also an author and philanthropist. He has written books 'Maun Muskaan Ki Maar' and 'Ramrajya'.
09November
Cinemaazi remembers Arvind Laad on his death anniversary
9 Nov 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Arvind Laad on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers cinematographer Arvind Laad who passed away on this day in 1990. Some of his notable works include Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (1961), Sadhi Manse (1965), Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi (1970), Agent Vinod (1977), Maan Apmaan (1979), Taraana (1979), Paththar (1985), Ilaaka (1989) among others.
Cinemaazi rememers Keshav Rao Bhole on his death anniversary
9 Nov 1977

Cinemaazi rememers Keshav Rao Bhole on his death anniversary

Born Keshav Vaman Bhole on 23 May, 1896 in Amravati, Maharashtra, he was a well-known music composer and critic in Indian cinema. Founder of theatrical company Natya-Manvantara, he went on to join Prabhat Film Company in 1933 as a music composer. Here, he replaced the more orthodox Govindrao Tembe, and went on to compose some of Prabhat’s best-known hits.
Cinemaazi remembers Ghulam Haider on his death anniversary
9 Nov 1953

Cinemaazi remembers Ghulam Haider on his death anniversary

Master Ghulam Haider was one of the greatest composers of cinematic music. He revolutionized the face of the Hindi film music by combining popular ragas with the rich verve and rhythm of Punjabi music. His breathtaking command on tempo and rhythm made him the most sought-after composer of his times. He also used tunes that asked to be recited and not sung. Noor Jehan, Lata Mangeshkar, and Shamshad Begum were introduced by Ghulam Haider into the I...
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Cinemaazi remembers Prabhakar Gokhale on his birth anniversary.
9 Nov 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Prabhakar Gokhale on his birth anniversary.

Prabhakar Gokhale, an eminent editor of Hindi cinema was born on this day in 1919. He worked with some of the most revered filmmakers of the time like H S Rawailin Patanga (1949), Pocket Maar (1956), Kidar Sharma inBawre Nain (1950), Ved –Madan in Aankh Ka Nasha (1956), First Love (1961) and Devendra Goel in Ada (1951). In 1980, he also directed the Marathi film Parivartan. Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.
Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary of S U Sunny
9 Nov 1915

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary of S U Sunny

November 8 was the birth anniversary of S U Sunny, a popular director and editor, known for films such as Palki (1967), Mela (1948), Kohinoor (1960) and Uran Khatola (1955). He was born in 1915 in Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. Assistant director for the film Paagal (1940), he is credited with editing Swami (1941), before he directed Namaste (1943). It was followed by Geet (1944), N...
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