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03September
3 Sep 2003

Cinemaazi remembers Jagmohan Sursagar on his death anniversary

Padma Shri award-winning singer and music composer Jagmohan Sursagar was active in the field of music for approximately six decades, between 1938 and 1999. A proponent Indian classical music, he had immense dedication for the craft, which is demonstrated through his immortal songs. He had a great gift of voice and voice control, with most of his songs evoking sentimental emotions and pathos. In the realm of film music, he composed the music of Sa...
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3 Sep 1997

Cinemaazi remembers Anjaan on his death anniversary

Lalji Pandey went by the pen name Anjaan (anonymous), but the lyrics written by him made him famous. Cinemaazi remembers him on the death anniversary of the famous Hindi movie lyricist.  Anjaan got his first break with the Premnath production Prisoner Of Golconda (1953) where he wrote ‘Lehar Yeh Dole Koyal Bole’ and Shaheedon Amar Hai Tumhari Kahani’. He was, however, at his best in the Amitabh Bachchan films of Kalyanj...
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3 Sep 1989

Cinemaazi remembers Meena Shorey on her death anniversary

Meena Shorey was born Khurshid Jehan. Once when she accompanied her brother-in-law to the mahurat of Sohrab Modi’s Sikandar (1941), Modi, taken in by her beauty, offered her a supporting role in the film and gave her the name Meena. Cinemaazi remembers her on her death anniversary (3 September 1989).  Meena hit the high point of her screen career with Roop K Shorey’s Ek Thi Larki (1949). She went on to become the heartthr...
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3 Sep 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Ramesh Naidu on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers music composer Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu on his death anniversary (3 September 1987). His major works were in Telugu films in the 1970s and 1980s although his debut as a music director in a Marati film called Bandval Pahija.  He was first introduced to Telugu movies in Dampatyam (1957) by Krishnaveni. 
3 Sep 1940

Cinemaazi wishes Pyarelal a Happy Birthday!

Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma or Pyarelal of music composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal was born 3 September, 1940 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India.
3 Sep 1926

Cinemaazi remembers Uttam Kumar on his birth anniversary

The ‘mahanayak’ Uttam Kumar, born Arun Kumar Chatterjee, dominated the Bengali film industry for three decades. He was known for his versatility and naturalistic acting, realistic performances, and charming demeanour. Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary (3 September 1926).
3 Sep 1917

Cinemaazi remembers G V Iyer on his birth anniversary

Ganapathi Venkataramana Iyer, popularly addressed as G V Iyer, brought in a new language to the cinema, venturing to make films in the classical Sanskrit language. He began his creative arts sojourn with his moorings in the theatre when he enrolled with Gubbi Veeranna Theatre Group at the tender age of eight.
02September
2 Sep 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Sidharth Shukla on his death anniversary

Actor, host and model Sidharth Shukla passed away untimely on 2 September 2021 at the age of 40.    
2 Sep 2018

Cinemaazi remembers Shiv Kumar on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers character actor turned producer Shiv Kumar on his death anniversary. He made his debut in the hit film Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan (1967). Although cast as a second lead or character actor in most of his films, he has been part of several memorable projects such as Majboor (1974), Hawas (1974) and Nehle Pe Dehla (1976).
2 Sep 1972

Cinemaazi wishes Sonam a very Happy Birthday!

Born Bakhtavar Khan, Sonam gained wide recognition with the song "Oye Oye...Tirchi Topi Wale" from the film "Tridev" (1989) directed by Rajiv Rai to whom she married afterwards.
2 Sep 1941

Cinemaazi remembers Sadhana on her birth anniversary

Sadhana Shivdasani, known as Sadhana, was amongst the leading actresses of Hindi cinema in the 60s. Cinemaazi remembers her on her birth anniversary (2 September 1941).  Sadhana started her film career at a young age as a chorus girl in the song Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh in Sree 420 (1955) and was soon spotted by directors while doing college plays. After which she was cast in the first Indian Sindhi film Abana (1958).  Her debut Hindi film...
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01September
1 Sep 1933

Cinemaazi remembers C Arjun on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers music composer C Arjun on his birth anniversary. Image credits: Imprints
1 Sep 1923

Cinemaazi remembers Habib Tanvir on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Habib Tanvir, one of the most popular Urdu and Hindi playwrights, a theatre director, poet and actor on his birth anniversary. His iconic plays like Agra Bazar (1954) and Charandas Chor (1975) resonate till date. He also acted in many other films.
1 Sep 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Rajinder Singh Bedi on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers one of the most versatile Progressive writers on his birth anniversary.  
1 Sep 1909

Cinemaazi remembers K N Singh on his birth anniversary

A suave and menacing villain and an actor par excellence, K N Singh left quite an impression with his memorable portrayals onscreen. Cinemaazi remembers the legendary actor on his birth anniversary

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