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11 Nov, 1910

Cinemaazi salutes Surendra Nath on his birth anniversary.

11 Nov, 1911

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary of Ram Avtar

11 Nov, 1915

Cinemaazi celebrates the birth anniversary Kamal Bose

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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.

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.

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...

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.

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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8 Nov 1967

Cinemaazi remembers Baburao Pendharkar on his death anniversary

A pioneer actor in Marathi cinema in its nascent days, Baburao Pendharkar’s entry into acting was by accident. He was working as a production manager in Baburao Painter’s Maharashtra Film Company in 1919 when he was roped in to play Lord Krishna in Sairandhari (1920) – by sheer accident as the actor who was supposed to play the role did not turn up! Thus, began his career as an actor.

8 Nov 1926

Cinemaazi remembers Noor Lakhnavi on his birth anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers the poet and lyricist Noor Lakhnav ion his birth anniversary. He has penned some of hindi cinema’s most beloved songs like Naina lagake dukh de gayo and Apni kaho kuch meri suno from Parchchain (1952). Some of his noteworthy films are Parchhain, Anand Bhavan (1953), Subah Ka Tara (1954).

8 Nov 1924

Cinemaazi remembers Munawar Sultana on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Munawar Sultana, who starred in films like Khandaan (1942), Pehli Nazar (1945), Andhon Ki Duniya (1947), Uddhaar (1949), Babul (1950), Tarang (1952), Ehsan (1954) among others.

8 Nov 1921

Cinemaazi remembers Jaywant Pathare on his birth anniversary.

Equally comfortable at capturing the romantic flourishes ofRaj Kapoor’s films as he was with creating the understated poesy of Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Jaywant Pathare was one of the most acclaimed Indian cinematographers of all time. Cinemaazi remembers him on his birth anniversary.

8 Nov 1920

Cinemaazi remembers Sitara Devi on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi celebrates the centenary of Nritya Samrajni Sitara Devi, one of the most accomplished kathak dancers in history and star of Hindi films from the 30s and 40s.

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7 Nov 2008

Cinemaazi remembers I M Kunnu on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers editor and producer I M Kunnu who passed away on this day in 2008. His work included films like Teen Ustad (1961), Dev Kanya (1963), Ek Masoom (1969), Mangu Dada (1970), Murder in Circus (1971), Milap (1972), Charitra (1973), Dawat (1974), Joshilaay (1989) and Awaz De Kahan Hai (1990).

7 Nov 2006

Cinemaazi remembers N N Sippy on his death anniversary

A noted film producer, N N Sippy gave many popular hits in his lifetime. Son of a film distributor from Sindh, he moved to Bombay after the Partition. Sippy worked in the film industry for 10 years before producing his first film Qatil in 1960. He went on to make films like Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), Gumnaam (1965), Haar Jeet (1972), Chor Machaye Shor (1974), Kalicharan (1976), Fakira (1976), Sargam (1979), Phir Wohi Raat (1980), Meri Jung (...

7 Nov 1954

Cinemaazi wishes Kamal Haasan on his birthday

A leading light of Indian cinema, Kamal Haasan, whose birthday falls today, is one of the rare actors to have completed 60 years in cinema, acting in over 220 films. He has left a deep impact with his work as an actor, dancer, film director, screenwriter, producer, playback singer, and lyricist. Born November 7, 1954, his work across Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali cinema is significant, winning praise and recognition from au...

7 Nov 1947

Cinemaazi wishes Usha Uthup a very Happy Birthday

Instantly identified by her trademark Kanjeevaram silk sari, fresh flowers in her hair, large bindi, beaming smile, and throaty vocals, Usha Uthup is a well-recognised playback singer and vocal performer. Known for her popular film songs such as One two cha cha cha (Shalimar, 1978), Rambha ho ho ho (Armaan, 1981), Doston se pyaar kiya (Shaan, 1980), and Darling (7 Khoon Maaf, 2011), the vibrant, husky-toned Usha Uthup is also a well-known singer...

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