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Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary
30 Sep, 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary
30 Sep, 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary
30 Sep, 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary

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30September
Cinemaazi remembers Kulwant Jani on his death anniversary
30 Sep 2004

Cinemaazi remembers Kulwant Jani on his death anniversary

Lyricist and writer Kulwant Jani is known for films such as Do Qaidi (1989), Imaandaar (1987), Suryavanshi (1992), and Sadda Muqaddar (1998). He penned the lyrics for the songs of more than 30 films, including Hamrahi (1974), Paapi (1977), Pyaara Dushman (1980), Sardaar (1984), Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986), Ek Hi Raasta (1993), and Ghar Bazar (1998). He also wrote the dialogues for films including Adhikar (1986), Suryavanshi, and Sadda Muqaddar,...
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Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary
30 Sep 1992

Cinemaazi remembers Aziz Qaisi on his death anniversary

Urdu poet, short story writer, lyricist and film writer, Aziz Qaisi is known for films such as Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972), Ankur (1974), Dayavan (1988), Indrajeet (1991), and Dushman Duniya Ka (1996). Books that he authored include Aaina-dar-Aaina, Gird-bad, and the popular novel Dusre Kinare Tak. Image credit:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/rashid_ashraf/17969477201
Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary
30 Sep 1919

Cinemaazi remembers Pandit Feroze Dastoor on his birth anniversary

Appearing in several films as a singer-actor during the 30s and 40s, Pandit Feroze Dastoor eventually chose to bid adieu to acting and immerse himself fully in Indian classical singing. Image credit:  https://www.facebook.com/HCMAEOFFICIAL/posts/hcmae_remembrance-hcmae_tributes-remembering-legendary-hindustani-classical-voca/1088242569996963/
Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary
30 Sep 1915

Cinemaazi remembers Madan Puri on his birth anniversary

In the 1940s, he entered films, with the help of his cousin, the legendary singer K.L. Saigal who had already made a mark in the industry. Madan Puri made his debut in Ahinsa (1947). Over the next 20 years, he established himself as a menacing villain and character actor playing either the uncle/ father/ elder brother, police officer or politician.
29September
Cinemaazi remembers Tom Alter on his death anniversary
29 Sep 2017

Cinemaazi remembers Tom Alter on his death anniversary

Through the seventies and eighties, he received a steady stream of offers and worked with established names in the industry like Dev Anand, Satyajit Ray, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Manoj Kumar. His roles in films such as Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977), Naukri (1978), Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin (1977), Sahib Bahadur (1977) and Kranti (1981) ensured his firm footing in the Hindi film industry.
Cinemaazi remembers Kedarnath Saigal on his death anniversary
29 Sep 2013

Cinemaazi remembers Kedarnath Saigal on his death anniversary

There are artists you might have seen a lot on screen, than know and recognize, an artist who mostly plays blink and miss. That was veteran character actor Kedarnath Saigal. An artist with more than five hundred films to his credit, Saigal Sahab as he was fondly known, made his acting debut with Sikandar-e-Azam(1965) starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Mumtaz and Dara Singh. He has worked alongside many notable stars in his career, like Amitabh Bachchan...
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Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary
29 Sep 1946

Cinemaazi remembers Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers actor Ravi Baswani on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1946, Baswani is remembered for his role as a photographer in Kundan Shah's classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983).
Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary
29 Sep 1932

Cinemaazi remembers Mehmood on his birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the comedy king Mehmood on his birth anniversary. Born on this day in 1932, Mehmood began as a child actor in Ashok Kumar’s Kismet (1943). But it was Guru Dutt who spotted the young lad and gave him his first break. 
Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.
29 Sep 1927

Cinemaazi remembers Krishna Goel on his birth anniversary.

Among the more high-profile greats in Hindi film music’s pantheon of playback singers, Krishna Goel remains largely unsung. Nonetheless, in the golden era of the 50s, he had shone with his songs in films like Malika (1956), Passing Show (1956) and Naag Padmini (1957). Born on 29th September, 1927, it was at the young age of six that he started singing at the court of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, the last ruling king of the princel...
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28September
Hemant Bhosle
28 Sep 2015

Hemant Bhosle

Cinemaazi remembers Hemant Bhosle, son of legendary and versatile singer Asha Bhosle, on his death anniversary. He is known for Dharam Shatru (1988), Sansani: The Sensation (1981) and Raja Jogi (1983). He passed away on 28 September 2015. Image credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC0jQtvdu58
Cinemaazi remembers C S Dubey on his death anniversary
28 Sep 1993

Cinemaazi remembers C S Dubey on his death anniversary

A veteran of over 150 films, C S Dubey was a prominent character actor of Hindi cinema. Born on 4 September, 1924, Dubey had been involved in the Quit India Movement at a young age. He started his film journey working as an office boy for Amiya Chakravarty. He became a production manager and assistant director, before making his acting debut withPatita (1953). He went on to work as an actor till the 90s, notching a significant body of work. But t...
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Cinemaazi remembers Gohar (Miss Gohar) on her death anniversary
28 Sep 1985

Cinemaazi remembers Gohar (Miss Gohar) on her death anniversary

Leading star, producer and studio owner, Gohar, or Miss Gohar as she was called, began her career in the silent movie era in 1926, continuing well into the talkie age. Known for films such as Radha Rani (1932), Barrister's Wife (1935) and Devi Devayani (1931), she was married to Chandulal Shah, along with whom she founded Ranjit Studios, which was later known as Ranjit Movietone.
Cinemaazi greets actor Mahesh Kothare on his birthday.
28 Sep 1953

Cinemaazi greets actor Mahesh Kothare on his birthday.

Cinemaazi greets actor Mahesh Kothare on his birthday. He started his career as a child artist and appeared in films like,Chhota Bhai (1966), Mere Laal (1966), Raja aur Rank (1969) and Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970). He had a double role in Raja aur Rank. InRajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore film,Safar(1970), he played a collegian and younger brother of Feroze Khan. Later, Mahesh played as a hero in Marathi and Gujarati films. In the 80s...
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Cinemaazi remembers Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary
28 Sep 1929

Cinemaazi remembers Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary

Cinemaazi remembers the Nightingale of Indian cinema, Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary.
Cinemaazi remembers P Jairaj on his birth anniversary
28 Sep 1909

Cinemaazi remembers P Jairaj on his birth anniversary

With his impressive physique, Jairaj soon landed his first role in the film Jagmagati Jawani (1929). In the next year, he was cast as the lead in the silent film Rasili Rani (1930). He was just beginning to receive offers for a number of films when the film industry changed forever with the arrival of the talkies.

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