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29 Sep, 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.

29 Sep, 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary

29 Sep, 1946

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary

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13 Sep 2011

Cinemaazi remembers Gautam Rajadhyaksha on his death anniversary

Gautam Rajadhyaksha is best-known as the man behind the glamorous soft-focus images of silver screen divas such as Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol and Aishwarya Rai. Counted among India's best known celebrity portraitists, he photographed nearly all the icons of the Indian film industry, as well as legendary personalities like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, JRD Tata and Sachin Tendulkar. Image credit:http:// https://www.facebook.com/gautamrajadhya...

13 Sep 1946

Cinemembers wishes Usha Nadkarni a Very Happy Birthday!

A veteran and popular character actress of Marathi and Hindi cinema, Usha Nadkarni (born 13 September 1946) is known for films such as Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Sanam (1997), Rustom (2016), as well the popular TV serial Pavitra Rishta (2009). With more than 90 films and serials to her credit, she has played the mother of many popular artistes and once admitted that she would like to play the mother of Amitabh Bachchan onscreen. Image Source...

13 Sep 1920

Cinemaazi remembers Sanmukh Babu Upadhyay on his birth anniversary

Sanmukh Babu Upadhyay moved to Bombay in 1942 and worked at All India Radio Bombay for a few years, before he joined composer and lyricist Avinash Vyas as an assistant. Upadhyay started composing music with the film Lalkar in 1956. As a solo composer, he went on to score music for Amar Singh Rathaur (1957), Naag Padmini (1957), Sati Pariksha (1957), Raaj Pratigya (1958), Amar Prem (1960) and Hameer Hath (1964). Hameer Hath, which was his last Hin...

13 Sep 1901

Cinemaazi remembers J B H Wadia on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Jamshedji Bomanji Hormasji Wadia (known as J B H Wadia ) – the legendary filmmaker, producer, writer, poet, political activist and freedom fighter on his birth anniversary. Sharing this archival article penned by him where he looks back on his illustrious career. A scion of the Wadia family, master shipbuilders, JBH acquired degrees in English literature and law but decided to follow his dreams in the world of c...

12September

12 Sep 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Krishnarao Chonkar on his death anniversary

Krishnarao Chonkar was an actor and singer trained by Govindrao Dhurandhar, Shankar Rao and Mohan Palekar. Image credit: filmindia-1943-shahenshah-akbar-page-0002

12 Sep 1996

Cinemaazi remembers Padma Chavan on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Marathi film, theatre and television actress Padma Chavan on her death anniversary (12 September 1996). Considered among the finest stage and film actresses of her times, Padma Chavan was born in Kolhapur on 07th July 1944. She left school after her primary education. Padma was very interested in cinema. In the year 1959, Padma got an opportunity to act in Bhalji Pendharkar's Marathi movie Akashganga. Some of her not...

12 Sep 1971

Cinemaazi remembers Jaikishan on his death anniversary.

One half of the legendary music composer duo Shankar Jaikishan, Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal has etched his name in music lovers' memories forever. He was born in Bansda, Gujarat and became a skilled harmonium player. He was trained by the likes of Sangeet Visharad Wadilalji and Prem Shankar Nayak. While struggling to make a mark as a musician in Bombay, he struck up a friendship with fellow struggler Shankar. Together they worked in Prithvi Th...

12 Sep 1913

Cinemaazi remembers R D Pareenja on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers cinematographer and director,R D Pareenja on his birth anniversary. R D Pareenja was born on 12 September 1913 in Amritsar, Punjab. He joined the film industry in 1931 as an assistant cameraman and worked in films like Miya Bibi (1936), Mamta(1936), Achhut Kanya (1936), Janma Bhoomi (1936), Jeevan Naiya (1936) and Vachan (1938). Later, he worked as the chief cameraman with Bombay Talkies from 1939 and shot films like Kangan (1...

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11 Sep 2013

Cinemaazi remembers Madhubala Jhaveri on her death anniversary

A well-known singer of the 50s, Madhubala Jhaveri was particularly known for her duets. She made her debut in Bhoole Bhatke (1952), although Rajput (1951) released first. She went on to sing memorable songs in films like Apni Izzat (1952), Moti Mahal (1952), Dost (1954), Boot Polish (1954), Darbaar (1955), and Aastik (1956). She mostly collaborated with Hansraj Behl. Her last Hindi film was London Express (1968). She also sang for...

11 Sep 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Abhi Bhattacharya on his death anniversary.

A beloved actor, Abhi Bhattacharya was known for his stellar performances in Biraj Bahu (1954), Jagriti (1954) and Subarnarekha (1965). Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

11 Sep 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Mohana Cabral on her death anniversary

Actress and dancer Mohana, active in films in the 1950s and 1960s, is known for films such as Patanga (1949), Nageena (1951), Marine Drive (1955), and Mayabazar (1957). Appearing in supporting roles, including comic and grey roles, she also invariably featured in songs in every film. Some of the popular songs she featured in are Raat ko ji haay raat ko ji chamke tare (Aag, 1948), Pyaar ke jahaan ki niraali sarkaar hai (Patanga, 1949), My my my my...

11 Sep 1987

Cinemaazi remembers Surendra Nath on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers legendary singing star of 1930s and 1940s, Surendra Nath, also Known as Surendra, on his death anniversary. Discovered by Mehboob Khan, he made his debut with the film Deccan Queen (1936) which established him as a singing star of immense potential. Some of his greatest performances were in films like Jagirdar (1937), Gramophone Singer (1938), Seva Samaj (1939), Aurat (1940), Garib (1942), Anmol Ghadi (1946), Elan (1...

11 Sep 1911

Cinemaazi remembers Keki Mistry on his birth anniversary

Cinematographer and director, Keki Mistry was born on this day in 1911. He started working in films in early 1930s and continued till the early 1980s. In his career, he photographed films like, Dr Madhurika (1935), Lagna Bandhan (1936), Jagridar (1937), Gramophone Singer(1938), Seva Samaj (1939), Nirdosh (1941), Parakh(1944), Pyar Ki Manzil (1950), Noor Mahal(1954),King Kong (1962), Ganga Ki Lahren (1964), Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966), Spy...

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