1 May -Birthday actress Anushka Sharma

Gorgeous actress Anushka Sharma was born on 1^st 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 1^st 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 13^th April, 1973.

1 May - Birthday playback singer Manna Dey

The living legend playback singer Manna Dey was born on 1^st 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.

30 April- Birthday filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke.

Dadasaheb Phale is known as the Father of Indian cinema. He was born on 30^th 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 16^th 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 3^rd May 1913. That’s why Indian film Industrdy is being celebrated ‘Centenary year of Indian Cinema’ during 3^rd May 2012 to 3^rd May 2013.

27 April - Birthday actress Zohra Sehgal

Actress Zohra Sehgal was born on 27^th 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 1^st 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 30^th April, 1992.

29 April - Birthday actress Deepika

Actress Dipika Chikhalia was born on 29^th 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 12^th 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 29^th April, 1999.

28 April - Birthday actor Sharman Joshi

Actor Sharman Joshi was born on 28^th 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.

27 April - Birthday director Lawrence D’souza

Director Lawrence D’souza was born on 27^th 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 25^th 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 27^th April, 2009 in Banglore.

Tribute - Shamshad Begum

Shamshad Begum was born on 14^th 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 23^rd April, 2013 in Mumbai.

26 April - Death anniversary music director Shankar

Music director Shankar (of Shankar-Jaikishan) was born on 25^th 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 26^th April, 1987.

26 April - Birthday actress Moushmi Chatterjee

Actress Moushmi Chatterjee was born on 26^th April,1951 in Calcutta (Now Kolkata, WB). She started her film career from Beganli film Balika Badhu. Her debut as heroine in the Hindi film Anuraag. It is said in Bollywood married woman can’t accepted as a Heroine, but Moushmi Chatterjee broke this myth, after her marriage, she has appeared in Bollywood as a heroiene.  She had tooth sticking out more than others, which gave her face a unique identity and beauty. Her memorable films are Roti Kapda Aur Makan, Manzil, Benam, Pyasa Sawan, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Krodhi, Angoor etc.

25April - Birthday actor, writer, director Karan Razdan

Actor, Writer, Director Karan Razdan was born on 25^th April, 1961. He is best known for his television serial Rajni. He has directed films with controversial subject such as Girlfriend, Hawas, Souten : The Other Woman, Rakhail – The Mistress. He has appeared in films such as Zara Si Zindagi, Jeevan Dhara, Disco Dancer, Tum Laut Aao, Qasam Paida Karne Wale Ke and television serial Rajni.

25 April - Death anniversary Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was born on 02^nd April, 1902 in Kasur, a village in Punjab. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan belonged to a family of hereditary musicians.  His father Ali Baksh was a court musician in Kashmir.  Ghulam Ali was initiated into vocal music as well as the Saarangi at a very early age, mainly by his uncle Kale Khan. He initially earned his living by playing Saarangi before becoming a full-fledged singer. Countrywide publicity came to him soon after his debut concert in Kolkata and by the mid-40s he was a much-reputed singer. Musicologists say, Bade Ghulma Ali Khan was the Tansen of the 20th century. He died on 25^th April, 1968.

24April - Remembering Actor Mac Mohan on his birthday

Actor Mac Mohan was born on 24^th April, 1938 in Karachi (British India) now Pakistan as Mohan Makijany. He is well known for his beard and role in film Sholay as Sambha. He started his film career 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 10^th May, 2010.

23April - Birthday actor Manoj Bajpai

Versatile actor Manoj Bajpai was born on 23^rd April, 1969 in a small village Belwa, Bihar. He is best known for his film Satya and Shool. He started his career with a television serial Swabhimaan. He appeared in small roles in two films Drohkaal and Bandit Queen. His work was also noticed and appreciated in films such as Zubeinda, Pinjar, Veer Zaara and Rajneeti. Recently his film Gangs of Wasseypur was critically and commercially successful. His upcoming film is Shootout At Wadala.

 

23April - Birthday model Yana Gupta

Model turned actress Yana Gupta was born on 23^rd April, 1979 in Brno as Jana Synkova. She started modeling from 1990. She has modeled for Calvin Klein, Toyota, Honda, Sony, Nivea, Rexona, Isabgol, Lakme and many more reputed companies. She acquired her last name from her husband’s surname. After marriage she continued her modeling in India and made debut in Bollywood with an item number song in film Dum. She has appeared in television shows as well as Telgu, Kannada and Tamil movies. She is a citizen of Chec Repubic.

23 April - Death anniversary filmmaker Satyjeet Ray

Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray was born on 2^nd May, 1921 in Calcutta. He is best known for his first film Pather Panchali. He was writer, editor, grapic designer, film critic, producer and director. In other words he was complete film maker. His films are Jalasghar, Devi, Teen Kanya, Charulata, Nayak, Asani Sanket, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Ghare Baire, Ganashatru and Agantuk was his last film. He died on 23^rd April, 1992.

22 April - Birthday Filmmaker B.R. Chopra

One of India's most respected film maker, Baldev Raj Chopra was born on 22^nd April, 1914 in Ludhiana (Punjab, India). He was legendary director and producer of Hindi cinema. He is best known for his films such as Waqt, Dhool Ka Phool, Ittefaq, Baghban, Insaf Ka Tarazu, Naya Daur, Sadhana, Kanoon, Gumrah, Humraaz Nikah and television epic serial Mahabharata. His directorial debut film was Afsana. He was one of them, who made films on social issues and his film stories were based on women character. He died on 5^th November, 2008.

21April - Birthday actress Sheeba

Actress Sheeba was born on 21^st April. Her debut film was Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi. She gave a sensitive an award wining performance in this film. She is another one of those actresses who did not have much of a life span as an actress despite having some very good movie. Some of her movies include Mr Bond, Suryavanshi, Boy Friend, Teesra Kaun, Pyar Ka Saya, Kalia, Hum Hain Kamal Ke, Lahoo Ke Do Rang, Suraksha and Miss 420. Her co-stars mostly were Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Rohit Roy and Baba Sehgal. She was also seen in Ghaath a movie done by her husband Akashdeep. Beside of Hindi films she has appeared in Tamil, Punjabi, Bhojpuri and Malyalam films. In addition to silver screen she appeared in television serials such as Sujata, Kutumb, Karishma and Chand Ke Paar.