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06 Aug, 1936

Cinemaazi remembers Indira Billi on her birth anniversary

06 Aug, 2006

Cinemaazi remembers on Pramila on her death anniversary

28 Aug, 1897

Cinemaazi remembers Dewan Sharar on his birth anniversary.

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6 Aug 2006

Cinemaazi remembers on Pramila on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Esther Victoria Abraham, better known by her screen name Pramila, a popular actress and a film producer on her death anniversary (06 August 2006).
Cinemaazi remembers Esther Victoria Abraham, better known by her screen name Pramila, a popular actress and a film producer on her death anniversary (06 August 2006).
6 Aug 1936

Cinemaazi remembers Indira Billi on her birth anniversary

This day marks the birth anniversary of popular Punjabi actress Indira Billi, who was a beloved celebrity of her time. Born on 6th August, Indira was admired for her captivating looks and her dancing skills. She contributed to the Hindi cinema industry in minor roles in films like Rangeela (1953), Shree 420 (1955) and Chakradhari (1954) among many others. 
This day marks the birth anniversary of popular Punjabi actress Indira Billi, who was a beloved celebrity of her time. Born on 6th August, Indira was admired for her captivating looks and her dancing skills. She contributed to the Hindi cinema industry in minor roles in films like Rangeela (1953), Shree 420 (1955) and Chakradhari (1954) among many others. 
05August
5 Aug 1974

Cinemaazi wishes Kajol a very happy birthday

Here's wishing the famed actress Kajol a Happy Birthday! May she enthrall the Indian film industry with stellar performances for many years to come.
Here's wishing the famed actress Kajol a Happy Birthday! May she enthrall the Indian film industry with stellar performances for many years to come.
5 Aug 1928

Cinemaazi remembers Ram Ganguly on his birth anniversary

Known for composing songs for films like Aag (1948), Gawaiyya (1954), Sangam (1954), Paisa (1957), and 10 O'Clock (1957), Ram Ganguly was born on this day- 5 August 1928. His most famous songs include Zinda hun is tarah ke gham-e-zindagi nahi, Kahin deepak kahin baati, Chaand nikla sitaare dheeme pade and Aise toote taar ki mere geet adhoore reh gaye. Cinemaazi remembers the ace composer on his birth anniversary...
Known for composing songs for films like Aag (1948), Gawaiyya (1954), Sangam (1954), Paisa (1957), and 10 O'Clock (1957), Ram Ganguly was born on this day- 5 August 1928. His most famous songs include Zinda hun is tarah ke gham-e-zindagi nahi, Kahin deepak kahin baati, Chaand nikla sitaare dheeme pade and Aise toote taar ki mere geet adhoore reh gaye. Cinemaazi remembers the ace composer on his birth anniversary...
04August
4 Aug 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Padma Sachdev on her death anniversary

First modern poet and writer of Dogri language Padma Sachdev contributed immensely to Indian literature and Hindi film music. She was honored with Padma Shri, Kabir Samman as well as Sahitya Akademi Award.
First modern poet and writer of Dogri language Padma Sachdev contributed immensely to Indian literature and Hindi film music. She was honored with Padma Shri, Kabir Samman as well as Sahitya Akademi Award.
4 Aug 2015

Cinemaazi remembers Feroze Rangoonwala on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers film historian Feroze Rangoonwala on his death anniversary (August 04, 2015). Despite his vast contribution in documenting film history,  Rangoonwala remained least acknowledged. He started as a film publicist in Mumbai in the early 1950s, and soon created a major hobby into a scholastic career. He also collected a large number of film posters and rare photographs. Rangoonwala wrote 15 major books spanning a career...
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Cinemaazi remembers film historian Feroze Rangoonwala on his death anniversary (August 04, 2015). Despite his vast contribution in documenting film history,  Rangoonwala remained least acknowledged.

He started as a film publicist in Mumbai in the early 1950s, and soon created a major hobby into a scholastic career. He also collected a large number of film posters and rare photographs.

Rangoonwala wrote 15 major books spanning a career of five decades. He created the first book of Indian filmography in 1969, Indian Film Index, and his magnum opus, Pictorial History of Indian Cinema. His other books included Indian cinema, Past and Present in 1983, and several monographs on different film personalities like Guru Dutt and Bimal Roy, Satyajit Ray’s Art, Seventy-five years of Indian cinema, and Bharatiya Chalchitra Itihas.

Rangoonwala finally called it a day in 2006, as illness dogged him, and retreated into private life. He is stated to have donated some rare photographs from cinema to the National Film Archives of India.
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4 Aug 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Wajahat Mirza on his death anniversary

We remember the illustrious Wajahat Mirza on his death anniversary. Regarded as one of the most distinguished personalities of Hindi cinema, Wajahat Mirza Changezi began his journey in the Indian film industry as an assistant cameraman. It was a stroke of destiny that led him to work as a writer on films such as Aurat (1940), Sister (1941) and Roti (1942). He also directed films like Shahenshah Babar (1944), Jawani (1942), and Nishana (1950)...
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We remember the illustrious Wajahat Mirza on his death anniversary. Regarded as one of the most distinguished personalities of Hindi cinema, Wajahat Mirza Changezi began his journey in the Indian film industry as an assistant cameraman. It was a stroke of destiny that led him to work as a writer on films such as Aurat (1940), Sister (1941) and Roti (1942). He also directed films like Shahenshah Babar (1944), Jawani (1942), and Nishana (1950) among many others. With a linguistic affluence and range unlike any other, Mirza went on to contribute dialogues to some of the most successful films of his time, including Mother India (1957) and Ganga Jamuna (1961), for which he won the Filmfare award for Best Dialogue a second time in his career. His most popular contribution to the world of Hindi cinema would be his work on the highly acclaimed historical drama, Mughal-e-Azam (1960), for which he wrote dialogues along with three other writers, and which went on to gain great critical acclaim.
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4 Aug 1944

Cinemaazi wishes Dilip Prabhavalkar a very happy birthday

We are delighted to wish Indian Marathi actor, director and writer, Dilip Prabhavalkar, (b. 4 August 1944) a happy and joyful birthday. Known for his versatility and character range, he has contributed remarkably to the fields of Indian theatre, television and worked in several Marathi and Hindi films. The actor gained recognition through prominent roles in horror-comedy films such as Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982), Zapatlela (1993), and the endearing s...
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We are delighted to wish Indian Marathi actor, director and writer, Dilip Prabhavalkar, (b. 4 August 1944) a happy and joyful birthday. Known for his versatility and character range, he has contributed remarkably to the fields of Indian theatre, television and worked in several Marathi and Hindi films. The actor gained recognition through prominent roles in horror-comedy films such as Ek Daav Bhutacha (1982), Zapatlela (1993), and the endearing social drama, Chaukat Raja (1991). His most popular role to-date is perhaps his work in Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster, Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), in which he played the role of Mahatma Gandhi. The actor was highly applauded for his work and the role earned him the National Award for Best Supporting Actor, as well as national acclaim and popularity!
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4 Aug 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Shashikala on her birth anniversary

In the beginning, Shashikala  got small roles in movies made by P N Arora, Amiya Chakravarti and a few other producers. She first rose to fame with her role in the film Pugdi (1948) produced by P N Arora. She married Om Prakash Saigal, who belonged to the K L Saigal family.
In the beginning, Shashikala  got small roles in movies made by P N Arora, Amiya Chakravarti and a few other producers. She first rose to fame with her role in the film Pugdi (1948) produced by P N Arora. She married Om Prakash Saigal, who belonged to the K L Saigal family.
4 Aug 1929

Cinemaazi remembers Kishore Kumar on his birth anniversary

One of the most successful playback singers of Hindi cinema, the iconic Kishore Kumar started his career as a chorus singer with Bombay Talkies in 1946. Many decades later, he continues to be a listeners’ favourite, with fans old and young from across the world accessing his music on the internet. His rise to the top of India’s cache of playback singers was nothing short of extraordinary.
One of the most successful playback singers of Hindi cinema, the iconic Kishore Kumar started his career as a chorus singer with Bombay Talkies in 1946. Many decades later, he continues to be a listeners’ favourite, with fans old and young from across the world accessing his music on the internet. His rise to the top of India’s cache of playback singers was nothing short of extraordinary.

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