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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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30 Jun 2021

Cinemaazi remembers Raj Kaushal on his death anniversary

Raj Kaushal was a director and ad filmmaker, who made films like Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999), Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004) and Anthony Kaun Hai? (2006).

30 Jun 1983

Cinemaazi remembers Noor Mohammad Charlie on his death anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the veteran actor and singer, Noor Mohammad Charlie, popularly known as the Indian Charlie Chaplin on his death anniversary. He was born on 7 January 1911 in Ranavava, near Porbandar, Gujarat, in a Memon family. Fond of films, he came to Bombay and worked in a shop where he repaired umbrellas for a while. He started his career in the silent era films. Records of only 9 of his films remain, although he was acting...

30 Jun 1952

Cinemaazi remembers Eugenio De Liguoro on his death anniversary

One of the many migrants from Europe who contributed to Indian cinema during its early years,Eugenio De Liguoro was invited by Madan Theatres to direct their big budget Nala Damayanti (1920). He directed two more films Dhruva Charitra (1921) and Ramayan (1922). He passed away on 30 June, 1952 in Los Angeles.

30 Jun 1943

Cinemaazi wishes Saeed Akhtar Mirza a very Happy Birthday!

Wishing the great Saeed Akhtar Mirza a very happy birthday! Very few have upheld a mirror to the contradictions of society with as much insight as he has.

30 Jun 1928

Cinemaazi remembers Kalyanji on his birth anniversary

Hailing from a merchant family, one-day Kalyanji was playing an instrument that earned him Rs 51 from a rich man. This was a pivotal moment for the brothers Kalyanji Anandji to convince their father to allow them to pursue music as a career. As the older brother, Kalyanji ventured into the musical world first as a member in Hemant Kumar’s troupe, where he played the clavioline amongst other instruments. Considered as one of the greatest mus...

30 Jun 1907

Cinemaazi remembers M I Dharamsey on his birth anniversary

M I Dharamsey began his career as sound designer in the 30s. with Mehboob Khan's period drama Al Hilal (1935). After working in this capacity on films like Franz Osten's Navjeevan (1939), Punar Milan (1940) and Basant (1942), before making his debut as a director with the Devika Rani starrer Hamari Baat (1943). He also driected other films like Anokha Pyar (1948), Lachak (1951), Saudagar (1951) and Inaam (1955). He also returned to audiog...

29June

29 Jun 2022

Cinemaazi remembers Sheila Vaz on her death anniversary

Actress and dancer Sheila Vaz appeared in Hindi Cinema in the 1950s. She is best remembered for her dance performances, most notably in the songs "Ramaiya Vastavaiya" from Shree 420 (1955) and "Leke Pehla Pehla Pyar" from C.I.D. (1956).

29 Jun 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Sabita Banerjee on her death anniversary

Born on 13 June, 1945, Sabita Banerjee began her singing career with Darwaza (1954). After a short stint in Hindi cinema, she sang some of the most popular Bengali songs of the time. She married Salil Chowdhury, with whom she established a tremendous singer-composer rapport. Some of her most popular Bengali songs were Surer ei jharjhar jharna, Oi jhilmil jhau er boney, Projapoti projapoti, Orey mon gun gun, Durey durey theko na, O sahan gahana ba...

29 Jun 2002

Cinemaazi remembers Gauhar Kanpuri on his death anniversary

Zakhmee (1975) was the first film in which Gauhar Kanpuri wrote all the songs independently. It proved to be the breakthrough for both him and Bappi Lahiri. But he had struggled for years prior, beginning with Pyar Ki Bazi (1967). He passed away on 29 June, 2002.

29 Jun 2000

Cinemaazi remembers Kamini Kadam on her death anniversary

Remembering the Marathi and Hindi film actress Kamini Kadam who passed away on 29 June, 2000. She originally debuted under the name of Smita before switching to Kamini Kadam in Talaq (1958).

29 Jun 1998

Cinemaazi remembers Ramesh Ahuja on her death anniversary

Remembering director and writer Ramesh Ahuja who passed away this day, 29 June, in 1998. He directed films such as Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978), Locket (1986), Tamacha (1988), Garibon Ka Daata (1989), and Roti Kee Keemat (1990). Prior to debuting as a solo director, he had served as assistant director on films such as Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966), Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969), Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970), Man Ki Aankhen (1970), Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972),...

29 Jun 1975

Cinemaazi wishes Upasana Singh a very Happy Birthday!

Upasana Singh has done many Hindi films as well as regional films such as Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani and Gujarati. She aslo played small roles in Priyadarshan's and David Dhawan's films as a regular cast.

29 Jun 1944

Cinemaazi wishes Jeevan Kala a very Happy Birthday!

Born on 29 June 1944 to Dattatreya Kamble and Gangubai, acting and dance were part of Jeevankala's heritage. She debuted in front of the camera when she was only 6 years old, before making her adult debut in Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959).

29 Jun 1925

Cinemaazi remembers R S Manohar on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar, better known as R S Manohar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary—the versatile actor was born this day, 29 June, 1925 in Salem District, Madras. Making his debut in films with Rajambal (1951), he went on to carve a successful career, acting in a range of roles from hero to negative and comedic in over 200 films. While he made an impact in films such as Vannakkili (1959), Kaidhi K...

28June

28 Jun 2001

Cinemaazi remembers Tolaram Jalan on his death anniversary

Known for his canny strategies as a financier, Tolaram Jalan bankrolled over 100 films. It is said that Mehmood's Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) was based on Tolaram Jalan. He purchased Filmistan from Sashadhar Mukherjee and Ashok Kumar in the 1950s. According to a story told in Vijay Anand's biography, Tolaram Jalan had financed Kahin Aur Chal (1968) with the sole intention of making a flop in order show losses to income tax authorities. He p...

28 Jun 1961

Cinemaazi remembers Raj Kanwar his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Hindi film producer, director, and writer, Raj Kanwar on the occasion of his birth anniversary—Kanwar was born this day, 28 June in 1961. Starting off with theatre, he directed plays in Delhi. Moving to Mumbai, he assisted filmmakers such as Shekhar Kapur and Raj Kumar Santoshi. Making his directorial debut with the hit Deewana (1992), he achieved instant commercial success and critical appreciation for this romantic dra...

28 Jun 1944

Cinemaazi remembers Sudhir on his birth anniversary

Excelling in both comic and villainous roles, and immediately recognisable through his horseshoe moustache, Sudhir was a popular face in Hindi cinema from the 60s to the 90s. He was born on 28 June, 1944.

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