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30 Sep, 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary

30 Sep, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary

30 Sep, 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary

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17July

17 Jul 2018

Cinemaazi remembers Rita Bhaduri on her death anniversary.

Cinemaazi remembers Rita Bhaduri on her death anniversary. An accomplished character actress, she was the daughter of actress Chandrima Bhaduri. She acted in Aaina (1977) and played the lead role in the Malayalam film Kanyakumari(1974). Julie (1975) was her breakthrough in Hindi cinema. She also went on to have a prolific career in Gujarati cinema.

17 Jul 2005

Cinemaazi remembers C L Rawal on his death anniversary

Remembering director C L Rawal on the occasion of his death anniversary—he had passed away on 17 July, 2005. Rawal had directed films such as Dil Hi To Hai (1963), Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966), Aabroo (1968), and Ladki Pasand Hai (1971). His Dil Hi To Hai starred Raj Kapoor and Nutan in pivotal roles. The film, which had songs penned by lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi and music by Roshan, also had the popular song Laaga chunri mein daag, rendered...

17 Jul 1997

Cinemaazi remembers Harbans Papey on his death anniversary

Harbans Papey was a music composer, choreographer and actor known for his work in Tarzan and King Kong (1965), Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960) and Hurricane Express (1961). While he featured onscreen in Yaadgaar (1970), Lafange (1975), Garam Khoon (1980) and Angrejjan (1982), he composed songs for Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960) and Hurricane Express (1961). As a choreographer he worked on films such as Satluj De Kande (1964), Kaajal (1965), Gunaho...

17 Jul 1993

Cinemaazi remembers Dronacharya on his death anniversary

A noted cinematographer of the 1950s, Dronacharya was known to nurture talented individuals like H M K Murthy and V K Murthy. V K Murthy got his first job as an assistant cinematographer with Dronachayrya in the film Maharana Pratap. He worked with Hemen Gupta in Anand Math (1952), Ramesh Saigal in Railway Platform (1955), and Subodh Mukherji in Paying Guest (1957). He passed away on 17 July 1993. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

17 Jul 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Shanta Hublikar on her death anniversary

A trained classical singer and actor, Shanta Hublikar started her career character roles before turning to lead roles in films by V Shantaram and others. Her role as the rebellious courtesan Kesar in the film Aadmi/Manoos (1939), is considered the defining role of the 30s. She gave many spectacular performances throughout her career across Hindi and Marathi cinema. She passed away on 17th July, 1992.

17 Jul 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Kanan Devi on her death anniversary

Remembering the singer, actor and producer Kanan Devi on her death anniversary-the actress passed away on 17 July, 1992. Starting her career as child artist Kanan Bala with Madan Theatres of Calcutta during the silent era, she was a rare artist of the silent era to make a smooth transition to the talkies. Transitioning from an amateur singer and unknown actor to the practitioner of classical music and Rabindra sangeet, Kanan Devi was known for th...

17 Jul 1959

Cinemaazi wishes Zarina Wahab a very happy birthday

Making her debut in the 70s, Zarina Wahab still continues to be active in the film and television industry giving remarkable performances. Her roles in Chitchor (1976) and Gharaonda (1977) are still revered by the audiences. Cinemaazi wishes the actor on her birthday!

17 Jul 1931

Cinemaazi remembers Suraj Prakash on his birth anniversary

Suraj Prakash went on to become one of the most in demand directors in Hindi cinema after the tremendous success of Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965). He was an assistant director under Shakti Samanta in Bahu (1955). He began his career directing the Master Bhagwan-Shashikala starrer Beti (1957). He co-directed Asiatic Production’s Patang (1960) with Hargobind which starred Mala Sinha and Rajendra Kumar.

17 Jul 1930

Cinemaazi remembers Sachin Bhowmick on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Sachin Bhowmick on his birth anniversary. He has been credited with writing stories and screenplays for over 90 films.

17 Jul 1919

Cinemaazi celebrates Snehal Bhatkar on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the talented music composer Snehal Bhatkar on his birth anniversary. He was born as Vasudev Gangaram Bhatkar.

17 Jul 1908

Cinemaazi remembers Niren Lahiri on his birth anniversary

Starting off his career as an actor, Niren Lahiri went on to become a successful director during the golden age of Bengali cinema, known for his Uttam Kumar starrers Indrani (1958) and Rajdrohi (1966), and the Certificate of Merit winning Jadubhatta (1954). He was born on 17 July, 1908.

16July

16 Jul 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Surekha Sikri on her death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Surekha Sikri (19 April 1945 - 16 July 2021) on her death anniversary who was a popular stage performer. She also gave some memorable performances onscreen including Saeed Akhtar Mirza's Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989).

16 Jul 1930

Cinemaazi remembers Zul Vellani on his birth anniversary

Zul Vellani (Zulficar Mohamedhussein Vellani) (16 July 1930 - 31 December 2010), seen in this clip from Aawaz (1956) was an actor, director, scriptwriter, producer and commentator. Zul Vellani by some accounts was born on 5 October 1934 but Cinemaazi could not verify which of the two is correct. One of the most respected thespians of his times, he was also the voice behind over 700 Films Division films. He was also heard on the HMV record featuri...

15July

15 Jul 2015

Cinemaazi remembers Sheila Ramani on her death anniversary

Captivating the audience while sharing the screen with Dev Anand is a feat of its own, one that was accomplished by Sheila Ramani in Taxi Driver (1954). One of the most successful Sindhi actresses of Hindi cinema, she is known for playing the protagonist in the first Sindhi film after partition called Abana (1958).

15 Jul 1995

Cinemaazi remembers Shankarrao Biniwale on his death anniversary

Shankarrao Biniwale was a gifted violinist who played music during the screenings of silent films, especially those of Bhalji Pendharkar such as Savitri (1936), as well as a music composer. He composed and played music for V Shantaram’s first talkie, Ayodhyecha Raja (1932). Image courtesy: https://x.com/ksinamdar/status/1235468583905329154

15 Jul 1990

Cinemaazi remembers Anjum Jaipuri on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers lyricist Anjum Jaipuri on his death anniversary. A prolific lyricist, he was active from the early 50s enjoying a successful career in primarily mythological and stunt films. He has worked in films like Veer Babruvahan (1950), Aladdin Aur Jaadui Chirag (1952), Sinbad the Sailor (1952), Miss Mala (1954), Toote Khilone (1954), Talwar Ka Dhani (1957), Jungle King (1959), Mujrim Kaun Khooni Kaun (1965), Duniya Hai D...

15 Jul 1953

Cinemaazi remembers Shyam Sundar on his death anniversary

Shyam Sunder Gaba, known as Shyam Sundar, was a musician and composer par excellence. He composed music for 24 films (4 Punjabi and 20 Hindi films) in a short career of 15 years (1939-1953). Today is his 67th death anniversary. He was an admirer of Ghulam Haider. Shyam Sundar introduced Mohd. Rafi to the music world by giving him a duet with Zeenat Begum – Sohniye ni heeriye ni teri yaad ne bahut sataaya in Gul Baloch (1944). Mohd...

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