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Friday, June 28, 2013

JULY - Death anniversary and birth date of renowned hindi film stars

1st JULY
Birthday music director C. Arjun
Birthday director, producer Mehul Kumar
Birthday bansuri vadak Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia
Birthday playback singer Sudesh Bhosle
Birthday actor Vivek Vaswani
2nd JULY

Birthday Playback singer Mohammed Aziz
3rd JULY
Death anniversary actor Rajkumar
Birthday playback singer Amit Kumar
Birthday actress Ariana Ayam
Birthday actor, director Tigmanshu Dhulia
4th July
Death anniversary lyricist Bhart Vyas
Birthday producer Ajit Singh Deol
5th JULY
Birthday director, producer Rajkumar Santoshi
Birthday actor Sooraj Pancholi
6th JULY
Death anniversary producer, director Chetan Anand
Birthday actor Parikheet Sahani
Birthday playback singer Bali Brahmbhatt
Birthday actor Ranveer Singh

7th JULY
Birthday music director Anil Biswas
Birthday renownd vocalist M. Balmuralikrishna
Birthday actor Bunty Behl
Birthday actor Chanrashekhar
Birthday actor Shashi Kiran
Death anniversary producer Sudhakar Bokade
8th JULY
Birthday actor Atul Agnihotri
Birthday actress Neetu Singh
9th JULY
Birthday actor Sanjeev Kumar
Birthday film maker Gurudutt
Birthday playback singer Hema Sardesai
Birthday lyricist Gauhar Kanpuri
Birthday actor Manmauji
Birthday actress Tabassum
10th JULY
Birthday cricketer Sunil Gavaskar
Birthday actor Aloknath
Death anniversary of Zohra Sehgal
11th JULY
Death anniversary lyricist Qateel Shifai
Birthday actor Kumar Gaurav
Birth anniversary music composer singer Nashad
12th JULY
Death anniversary actor Dara Singh
Death anniversary actor Rajendra Kumar
Birthday film maker Vimal Rai
Birthday actress Shyama
Birthday actress Sulakshana Pandit
Birthday actor, director Parveen Dabas
Death anniversary of actor Pran
13th JULY
Birthday actress Beena Roy
Death anniversary classical singer Pandit K. G. Bhide
Death anniversary poet Ashapurna Devi
Birthday model Madhu Sapre
Birthday director, producer Prakash Mehra
14th JULY
Death anniversary music director Madan Mohan
Birthday actress Sudha Shivpuri
15th JULY
Birthday actor Raj Tilak
16th July
Birthday producer Moti Sagar
Birthday actress Katrina Kaif
Birthday actress Surveen Chawla
17th JULY
Birthday actress Zarina Wahab
Death anniversary actress, singer Kanan Devi
Death anniversary actress, Rita Bhaduri (2019)
18th JULY
Death anniversary actor Rajesh Khanna
Birthday actress Priyanka Chopra
Birthday playback singer Aarti Mukerjee
Birthday playback singer Sukhvinder Singh
Birthday producer Rajeev Rai
Death anniversary playback singer Mubarak Bagum


20th July
Birthday actress Geeta Dutt
Birthday actor Rajendra Kumar
Birthday actor Naseeruddin Shah
Birthday actress Gracy Singh
21st JULY
Birthday lyricist Anand Bakshi
Death anniversary music director Sajjaad Husain
22nd JULY
Birthday actor, playback singer Mukesh
Birthday director Lawrence D’souza
Birthday actor Mukesh Khanna

23rd JULY
Death anniversary actor Mehmood
Birthday actor Milind Gunaji
24th JULY
Birthday actor Manoj Kumar
Death anniversary actor Uttam Kumar
25th JULY
Death anniversary music director G.S.Kohli
Birthday music director Sudhir Phadke
Birthday actress Rajeshwari
26th JULY
Birthday actor Jugal Hansraj
Birthday actress Kalpana Iyer
27th JULY
Death anniversary actor Amjad Khan
Birthday actor Rahul Bose
Birthday playback singer K.S.Chithra
Birthday actress Kriti Sanon
28th JULY
Death anniversary writer Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Death anniversary actor Indar Kumar (2017)
Birthday actress Ayesha Jhulka
29th JULY
Death anniversary music director Sudhir Phadke
Death anniversary actor Jhony Walker (2003)
Birthday playback singer Anup Jalota
Birthday actor Sanjay Dutt
30th JULY
Death anniversary vocalist Vasant Rao Deshpande
Birthday actress Sulochana
Birthday playback singer Sonu Nigam
Birthday actress Mandakini
Birthday actor Sonu Sood
31st JULY
Death anniversary playback singer Mohammed Rafi
Birthday actress Mumtaj
Birthday writer Munshi Premchand

Birthday actor Mohan Bhandari

Friday, May 10, 2013

11 May Birthday actress Pooja Bedi



Actress Pooja Bedi was born on 11th May, 1970 in Mumbai. She has appeared in Hindi films such as Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Lootere, Aatank Hi Aatank, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi, Vishkanya. Beside of acting in films she has hosted many television shows.


11 May Birthday actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar



Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar was born on 11th May, 1950 as Ganesh Kumar Narwode in Ahmednagar. He is well known for Marathi theatre, movies and Hindi movies. He mostly played role of villain in his films. He started his career with stage and adopted his name as Sadashiv. His debut Marathi film was Aamras and Hindi film was Ardh-Satya. He got popularity from film Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Hukumat. His memorable films are Akhiri Rasta, Sadak, Ankhen, Ishq, Coolie No 1, Kaal Chakra and many mores. Beside of films he has appeared in television serial Shobha Somnath Ki.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

10 May - Death Anniversary actor Mac Mohan



Actor Mac Mohan was born on 24th April, 1938 in Karachi (British India) now Pakistan as Mohan Makijany. He is well known for his role in film Sholay as Sambha and his beard. He started his film carrer as an assistant director. His debut film was Haqeeqat. His memorable films are Zanjeer, Don, Shaan, Satte Pe Satta. He had appeared in number of films alongwith Hindi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Sindhi, Gujrati and Marathi. His last released film was Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge. He died on 10th May, 2010.

10 May - Birthday actor Ravi Behl



Actor Ravi Behl was born on 10th May in Mumbai. He has appeared in films such as Narsimha, Agnisakshi, Boyfriend, Dalal, Sarfarosh-e-Hind, Pyar Ka Rog, Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba, Salaam Bachche, Ghulam-e-Mustafa. Beside of this he has appeared as a child artiste in film Morchcha, Inteha and Avinash. He is well known for his television serial Boogie-Woogie and Hai Na Bolo, rather then as an actor. He also had done a Hollywood movie The Far Pavillion As Well.

10 May Birthday music director Pankaj Mullick



Renowned Pankaj Mullick was born on 10th May, 1905 in Calucutta (Now Kolkata). He was composer, musician, audio innovator, singer, music director, teacher and actor. He started to receive proper training in music from Durgadas Bandopadhaya. He started his music career with the Indian Broadcasting Corporation in Calcutta along with legendary composer R.C.Boral. He made his debut as an independent music director from film Yahudi Ki Ladki. He made his debut as an actor from film Mukti. His memorable Hindi/Bengali films are Chasher Meye, Mukti, Yahudi Ki Ladki, Badi Didi, Badi Behan, Zalzala, Doctor, Rajkamal, Nartaki, Devdas, Didi, Maya, Gridah, Chitrangda and many more. His last film as music director was Janhabi Jamuna Bigolito Karuna. Pankaj Mullick wrote several book on India Classical Music. He died on 19th February 1978. 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

9May - Death anniversary playback singer Talat Mehmood.


Renowned playback singer Talat Mehmood was known as Kings of Ghazals. He was born on 24th February, 1924 in Lucknow. He started his music career at the age of 16 from All India Radio Lucknow. Beside of singing he had appeared as actor in some Hindi movies such as Rajlaxmi, Tum Aur Main, Sampati, Aaram, Dil-e-Nadaan, Waris, Dak Babu, Raftar, Diwali Ki Raat, Ek Gaon Ki Kahani, Sone Ke Chidiyan, Malik and Lalarukh. He was known for his unique style of singing. His memorable songs are Jalte hai jiske liye, Tum apni yaad bhee dil se, tum juda hokar, Behain nazar betab jigar, Jaaye to jaye kahan, Unhe to bhool ja aye dil and many more. He died on 9th May, 1998 in Mumbai.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

7 May - Birthday actress Ashwini Bhawe


Actress Ashwini Bhawe was born on 7th May 1972 in Mumbai. She is well known for his debut Hindi movie Heena. She started his career from television science fiction serial Antariksh. She made her silver screen debut in Marathi film Shabas Sunbai. She later appeared in Marathi movies such as Dhadakebaaz, Ashi Hi Banwa-Banwi, Kalat-Nakalat. After successful career in Marati movies, she was cast in film Heena. She has appeared in Hindi movies such as Meera Ka Mohan, Honeymoon, Sainik, Parampra, Ekka Raja Rani and Bandhan. All these film were unsuccessful at Box office. Beside of Hindi, Marathi movies, she has appeared in Kannada movie.  Beside of acting she direct one documentary film and produced one Marathi film Kadachit.

7 May - Death anniversary music director Prem Dhavan



Music Director Prem Dhawan was born on 13th June 1923 in Ambala. He was a lyricist, music director and choreographer in the Bollywood. His masterpiece lyrics acknowledge in film Ziddi, choreograpy in film Naya Daur and melodius music in film Shaheed. He started his career as an assistant to music director Khurshid Anwar. As a lyricist his debut film was Ziddi. He has worked as a lyricist in film Tarana, Tangawali, Jagte Raho, Kabuliwala, Bada Aadmi, Rocket Girl and Ek Phool Do Mali. His debut film as music director was Shaheed. He composed songs for film Pavitra Papi, Bharat Ke Shaheed, Mera Desh Mera Dharam, Kisan Aur Bhagwan, Raat Ke Andhere Mein, Veer Abhimanyu and Naxalites. His lyrics and music were full of patriotism. His memorable songs are Mera Rang De Basanti Chola, Aye Mere Pyare Watan, Aye Watan Aye Watan, Chhhodo Kal Ki Baatein and many more. He died on 7th May 2001.

6th May - Death Anniversary actress Nigar Sultana



Actress Nigar Sultana was the wife of legendary film maker K.Asif and mother of the actress Heena Kausar. Nigar Sultana’s memorable role was in film Mughal-e-Azam as Bahar. Her memorable Hindi films are Rangbhoomi, Bela, Mitti Ke Khilaune, Aag, Mirza Ghalib, Patanga, Durgesh Nandini, Anand Bhawan, Yahudi, Hydrabad Ki Nazneen, Patanga, Bazaar, Khel, 1857, Rishta, Sardar, Jumbish Saaya, Mere Humdum Mere Dost etc. She died on 6th May 2000. 

Friday, May 3, 2013

5 May Death anniversary music director Naushaad



Legendary music composer Naushad Ali was born on 25th December, 1919 in Lucknow. He started to receive proper training in classical music from Ustad Ghurbat Ali, Ustad Yusuf Ali and Ustad Babban Sahib. Nausad got his break with the film Prem Nagar but got populariy, name and fame from film Ratan. His compositions were based upon Ragas. His musical melodies films are Baiju Bawra, Jadoo, Aan, Uran Khatola, Anmol Ghadi, Dard, Mere Mehboob, Mughal-e-Azam, Mother India, Kohinoor, Mela, Nai Duniya, Ram Aur Shyam Saathi, Pakeezah, Gunga Jamuna and many more. His last composition film was Taj Mahal : An Eternal Love Story. He died on 5th May, 2006 in Mumbai. 

Thursday, May 2, 2013

3 May - Birthday actor Ajinkya Deo




Actor Ajinkya Deo was born on 3rd May, 1963. He is best known for Marathi films and theatre. His debut film in Marathi was Ardhangi. He got State Award for the best actor for his performance in that film. Beside of Marathi films he has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and English movies. Some of his films are Indrajeet, Sansar, Kuchchi Kali, Parwane, Watan, Chhota Sa Ghar, Aan - Men At Work, Mr Ya Miss, David, Sharja, Sarkarnama, Vasudeo Balwant Phadke. His younger brother Abhinay Deo is a director of Hindi films. His father Ramesh Deo and mother Seema Deo are great theatre artists.

3May - Death anniversary actress Nargis Dutt




Legendry actress Nargis Dutt was born on 1st June, 1929 as Fatima Rashid. Her debut film was Talash-e-Haq as a child artist, as a heroine her first film was Tamanna. Tamanna was also debut film of Manna dey as a playback singer.  Nargis Dutt is well known for her role in film Mother India. Her memorable films are Barsaat, Andaz, Awaara, Deedar, Shree 420, Babul, Aadhi Raat, Aah, Jagte Raho, Deedar, Hulchul, Lajwanti, Chori Chori, Raat Aur Din and many mores. Nargis worked with the great actor Raj Kapoor in several films. Nargis and Raj Kapoor was one of the best romantic pair of Silver Screen. Nargis Dutt died on 3rd May, 1981.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

1 May -Birthday actress Anushka Sharma



Gorgeous actress Anushka Sharma was born on 1st May, 1988. She started her film career from film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. She has appeared in film Badmaash Company, Band Baja Barat, Patiala House, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. All these films were commercially and criticall successful at box office. 

1 May - Birthday actor Balraj Sahani



Balraj Sahni was born on 1st May, 1913 at Ravalpindi (British India) as Yudishthir Sahani. He was a versatile actor of Hindi cinema. His debut film was Insaaf. He got popularity from film Do Bigha Zameen. He has acted several films such as Kabuliwala, Seema, Sone Ki Chidiya, Sutta Bazar, Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan, Waqt. He is remembering for song from film Waqt Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen….Beside of Hindi films he acted in several Punjabi films. He passed away on 13th April, 1973.

1 May - Birthday playback singer Manna Dey



The living legend playback singer Manna Dey was born on 1st May, 1920 as Prabohdh Chandra Dey. He started his career in playback singing with the film ‘Tamanna.  Manna Dey has sung several songs and shared the limelight with some legends such as Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mehmood, Kishor Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishor Kumar etc. Since childhood, he showed a penchant towards music and was encouraged by his uncle K.C.Dey, who was a renowned music teacher and working with New Theatre. Manna Dey started to receive proper training in music from K. C.Dey and Ustad Dabir Khan at Calcutta. Later he started to received training in classical music from Ustad Aman Ali Khan and Abdul Rahman Khan. He worked as an assistant music director under K.C.Dey and S.D.Burman. His memorable songs are Upar Gagan Vishal, Aye Mere Pyare Watan, Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua, Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai, Laga Chunri Mein Dagh, Poochho Na Kaise Rain Bitayee, Phool Gendwa Na Maro, Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Kar Chalo and many mores. Beside of Hindi songs he has sung thousand of songs in different languages and given stage performances throughout the world. Now he lives in Banglore.

Monday, April 29, 2013

30 April- Birthday filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke.



Dadasaheb Phale is known as the Father of Indian cinema. He was born on 30th April, 1870 as Dhundiraj Govind Phalke in Tryambkeshwar; a holy place of Hindu, where ancient temple of Lord Shiva is situated.  Dadasaheb Phalke was the first person who made and released his first full length movie titled ‘Raja Harishchandra’ in India. His memorable films are Mohini Bhasmasur, Satyavan-Savitri, Lanka Dehan, Shri Krishna Janma, Setu Bandhan and Kaliya  Mardan. His last movie was Setubandhan. He produced his last film Gangavataran. He died on 16th February 1944 at Nashik. Prestigious Award of Indian Cinema ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Award’ is named after him. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema. Movie ‘Raja Harishchandra’ was released on 3rd May 1913. That’s why Indian film Industrdy is being celebrated ‘Centenary year of Indian Cinema’ during 3rd May 2012 to 3rd May 2013.

27 April - Birthday actress Zohra Sehgal



Actress Zohra Sehgal was born on 27th April, 2012 as Zohra Mumtaz in Saharanpur (UP, India.) She started her career as dancer with dancer Uday Shankar. She has appeared in several Hindi films as well as English language films and television serials. Her memorable films are Dharti Ke Lal, Neecha Nagar, Bhaji on the Beach, Bend It Like Beckham, Dil  Se, Cheeni Kum, Hum Dil De Chuke Sananm, Veer Zara, Kabhi Khusi Kabhi Gham, Saawariya etc. Died on 10.07.204.

30 April - Death anniversary music director C. Arjun.



Music director C. Arjun was born on 1st September, 1933. He started his career with compsing for a Sindhi film Abana. His first Hindi film as a music composer was Road No 303. He is well known for his super hit film ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’. One of his most memorable songs was ‘Pas baitho tabiyat behal jayege from film Punar Milan. He composed song for films such as Mair Aur Mera Bhai, Ek Saal Pehle, Guru Aur Chela, Love in Kashmir, Raksha Bandhan, Subah Zaroor Aayegi, Karwa Chauth, Kanoon Aur Mujrim, Sati Naag Kanya. He has composed music for a Sindhi film Sindhu-Je-Kenare. He died on 30th April, 1992.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

29 April - Birthday actress Deepika



Actress Dipika Chikhalia was born on 29th April, 1965. She is best known for her role as Sita in television epic Ramayan. She has appeared in films such as Bhagwan Dada, Raat Ke Andhere Mein, Khudai, Sun Meri Laila and Cheekh. Beside of Hindi films she has appeared in Bengali, Kannada and Tamil films. 

29 April Death anniversary film maker Kidar Sharma



Renowned film maker Kidar/Kedar Nath Sharma was born on 12th April, 1910 in a village called Narowal of Punjab region (Now Pakistan). He was writer, poet, lyricist, painter, still photographer, director and producer. In other words he was complete film maker because of his knowledge of each and every field of film making. He started in Hindi film industry as a still photographer and went on to become one of the legends. He got an oppourtunity in film Devdas, when Kidar was asked to write dialogue and lyrics for film Devdas. This film was superhit in all aspects across India. This film gave birth to three doynes in Hindi film industry – Bimal Roy, K.L.Saigal and Kidar Sharma. His directorial debut film was Tumhair Jeet. He got popularity as a director with film Chirtalekha. Great actor Raj Kapoor was fifth assistant director of Kidar Sharma. He became producer from the film Neelkamal. His memorable films are Neki Aur Badi, Humari Yaad Aayegi, Bawre Nain, Jogan, Sohag Raat, Fariyad, Kajal etc. This great legend died on 29th April, 1999.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

28 April - Birthday actor Sharman Joshi



Actor Sharman Joshi was born on 28th April, 1979. His debut film as actor was Godmother. He got popularity from the film Style. His memorable films are Xcuse Me, Rang De Basanti, 3 Idiots, Dhol, Ferrari Ki Sawari, Golmaal. He has worked on various theatre groups in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujrati plays.

Friday, April 26, 2013

27 April - Birthday director Lawrence D’souza



Director Lawrence D’souza was born on 27th April, 1952. He is well known for his film Sajan, Sapne Sajan Ke, Dil Tera Deewana, Balma, Dil Tera Aashiq, Dil Ka Kya Kasoor. He started his film career as an assistant cinematographer. His directorial debut film was Nyay Anyay. He got popularity as a director from film Sajan. Beside of direction he has produced some films scuh as Panah, Bedardi, and Sangram. He has worked as Cinematographer and Production Manager.

27 April - Death anniversary film maker Feroz Khan


Film maker Feroz Khan was born on 25th September, 1939 in Banglore. He is well known for his cowboyish style. His debut film was Didi. His memorable films are Oonche Log, Main Wohi Hoon, Mela, Upasana, Dayavan, Dharmatma, Qurbani, Jaanbaz, Aadmi Aur Insaan etc. His last released film was Welcome. He died on 27th April, 2009 in Banglore.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Tribute - Shamshad Begum



Shamshad Begum was born on 14th April, 1919 in Amritasar, Punjab. She started her career from Radio Peshawar. She is well known for her songs like ‘Leka pehla pehla pyar’, ‘Kabhi aar kabhi paar zara dheere chalo’, ‘Kahin pe nigahen kahin pe nishana’, ‘Boojh mera kya naam re’, ‘Mere piya gaye Rangoon’, ‘Holi aayee re Kanhai’, ‘Kajra mohabbat wala’, ‘Saiyan dil mein aana re’ etc. She died on 23rd April, 2013 in Mumbai.

26 April - Death anniversary music director Shankar




Music director Shankar (of Shankar-Jaikishan) was born on 25th October, 1922 in Gadarwara (MP, India) as Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi. Shankar was an assistant of music composer duo Husnlal-Bhagatram. Shankar met his future working partner Jaikishan outside of the office of Mr Chandravadan Bhatt. After some time they became very close friends and started work together. Raj Kapoor gave them break as music director in his film Barsat. This film was a superhit in all aspects. Music of this film was outstanding. After this film they never looked back and work together more than two decades in Hindi Film Industry. Shankar died on 26th April, 1987.