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

1^st 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

2^nd JULY

Birthday Playback singer Mohammed Aziz

3^rd JULY
Death anniversary actor Rajkumar

Birthday playback singer Amit Kumar
Birthday actress Ariana Ayam
Birthday actor, director Tigmanshu Dhulia

4^th July

Death anniversary lyricist Bhart Vyas

Birthday producer Ajit Singh Deol

5^th JULY

Birthday director, producer Rajkumar Santoshi
Birthday actor Sooraj Pancholi

6^th JULY

Death anniversary producer, director Chetan Anand

Birthday actor Parikheet Sahani

Birthday playback singer Bali Brahmbhatt

Birthday actor Ranveer Singh

7^th 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

8^th JULY

Birthday actor Atul Agnihotri
Birthday actress Neetu Singh

9^th JULY

Birthday actor Sanjeev Kumar

Birthday film maker Gurudutt

Birthday playback singer Hema Sardesai

Birthday lyricist Gauhar Kanpuri

Birthday actor Manmauji

Birthday actress Tabassum

10^th JULY

Birthday cricketer Sunil Gavaskar

Birthday actor Aloknath
Death anniversary of Zohra Sehgal

11^th JULY

Death anniversary lyricist Qateel Shifai

Birthday actor Kumar Gaurav
Birth anniversary music composer singer Nashad

12^th 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

13^th 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

14^th JULY

Death anniversary music director Madan Mohan

Birthday actress Sudha Shivpuri

15^th JULY

Birthday actor Raj Tilak

16^th July

Birthday producer Moti Sagar

Birthday actress Katrina Kaif
Birthday actress Surveen Chawla

17^th JULY

Birthday actress Zarina Wahab

Death anniversary actress, singer Kanan Devi
Death anniversary actress, Rita Bhaduri (2019)

18^th 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

20^th July

Birthday actress Geeta Dutt

Birthday actor Rajendra Kumar

Birthday actor Naseeruddin Shah

Birthday actress Gracy Singh

21^st JULY

Birthday lyricist Anand Bakshi

Death anniversary music director Sajjaad Husain

22^nd JULY

Birthday actor, playback singer Mukesh

Birthday director Lawrence D’souza

Birthday actor Mukesh Khanna

23^rd JULY

Death anniversary actor Mehmood

Birthday actor Milind Gunaji

24^th JULY

Birthday actor Manoj Kumar

Death anniversary actor Uttam Kumar

25^th JULY

Death anniversary music director G.S.Kohli

Birthday music director Sudhir Phadke

Birthday actress Rajeshwari

26^th JULY

Birthday actor Jugal Hansraj

Birthday actress Kalpana Iyer

27^th JULY

Death anniversary actor Amjad Khan

Birthday actor Rahul Bose
Birthday playback singer K.S.Chithra
Birthday actress Kriti Sanon

28^th JULY

Death anniversary writer Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Death anniversary actor Indar Kumar (2017)

Birthday actress Ayesha Jhulka

29^th JULY

Death anniversary music director Sudhir Phadke

Death anniversary actor Jhony Walker (2003)

Birthday playback singer Anup Jalota

Birthday actor Sanjay Dutt

30^th JULY

Death anniversary vocalist Vasant Rao Deshpande

Birthday actress Sulochana

Birthday playback singer Sonu Nigam

Birthday actress Mandakini

Birthday actor Sonu Sood

31^st JULY

Death anniversary playback singer Mohammed Rafi

Birthday actress Mumtaj

Birthday writer Munshi Premchand

Birthday actor Mohan Bhandari

11 May Birthday actress Pooja Bedi

Actress Pooja Bedi was born on 11^th 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 11^th 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.

10 May - Death Anniversary actor Mac Mohan

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 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 10^th May, 2010.

10 May - Birthday actor Ravi Behl

Actor Ravi Behl was born on 10^th 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 10^th 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 19^th February 1978. 

9May - Death anniversary playback singer Talat Mehmood.

Renowned playback singer Talat Mehmood was known as Kings of Ghazals. He was born on 24^th 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 9^th May, 1998 in Mumbai.

7 May - Birthday actress Ashwini Bhawe

Actress Ashwini Bhawe was born on 7^th 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 13^th 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 7^th 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 6^th May 2000. 

5 May Death anniversary music director Naushaad

Legendary music composer Naushad Ali was born on 25^th 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 5^th May, 2006 in Mumbai. 

3 May - Birthday actor Ajinkya Deo

Actor Ajinkya Deo was born on 3^rd 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 1^st 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 3^rd May, 1981.

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.