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Remembering Ustad #BadeGhulamAliKhan Saab on his 56th death anniversary (25/04/1958). Bade Ghulam amalgamated the best of three traditions into his own Patiala-Kasur style: the Behram Khani elements of Dhrupad, the gyrations of Jaipur, and the behalves (embellishments) of Gwalior. Here is a rare photograph of Mohammed Rafi with Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. What are your favourite Bade Ghulam Ali Khan songs?

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Remembering Raja Paranjpe, the legendary actor, director, producer, and writer in Marathi cinema, on his 114th birth anniversary (24/04/1910).

Raja Paranjpe was quite a legend in Marathi stage and cinema as a writer, producer, director, and actor, but he did very few Hindi films. Ruling Marathi cinema from 1948 to 1969, he acted in 60 films and directed 27 films, including 13 Hindi films as an actor. His notable Hindi films as an actor include 'Chacha Chowdhury' (1953), 'Bandini' (1963), 'Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli' (1971), 'Piya Ka Ghar' (1972), and 'Us-Paar' (1974). The Hindi films directed by Raja Paranjpe include 'Baap Bete' (1959) and 'Love and Murder' (1966). The super hit Hindi film 'Mera Saaya' (1964) was a remake of his 1964 Marathi film 'Pathlaag.'

Raja Paranjpe's genius lay in his ability to bring a smile to the audience's face without any slapstick comedy and to bring them to tears without adding any glycerine to his own eyes.

In the second photo, Raja Paranjpe and Nutan appear in a still from the movie 'Bandini' (1963).

#Raja Paranjpe #actor #hindi #marathi #nutan #mera saaya (1964) #baap bete (1959) #love and murder (1966)

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Remembering Bollywood's character actor 'Sambha' #MacMohan on his birth anniversary (24/04). He forayed into the film industry as an assistant to Chetan Anand, following which he made his debut in 'Haqeeqat' (1964). He acted in nearly 200 films over a career spanning 46 years.

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“Uthe sabake kadam, Dekho ram pam pam Aji aise geet gaaya karo, Kabhi khushi kabhi gam, Tara ram-pam-pam, Hanson or hansaaya karo” Remembering Pearl Padamsee, one of the finest actresses of Indian screen and theatre, on her 24th death anniversary (24/04/2000). Pearl Padamsee was a theatre personality—a stage actress, director, and producer of English-language theatre in Mumbai.

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Happy Birthday, Manoj Bajpayee (23/04). What are your favourite Manoj Bajpayee roles?

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Remembering #SatyajitRay: The Legend of Indian Cinema on His 32nd Death Anniversary - April 23, 1992.

Satyajit Ray, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, completely redefined 20th-century cinema.

Here is Satyajit Ray shooting 'Shatranj Ke Khilari' in front of the Bara Imambara in Lucknow, 1977.

What are your favourite Satyajit Ray films?

Photo courtesy- DAG

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75 Years of #Barsaat (22/04/1949)

Barsaat is directed by #RajKapoor. The film stars the famous duo of Kapoor and #Nargis as well as #PremNath.

One of the posters showing the heroine dangling on the arm of the hero would go on to inspire the R K Studios' famous logo.

The film was the debut of music director Shankar Jaikishan and established their career. Lyrics by Ramesh Shastri, Hasrat Jaipuri, Shailendra, Jalal Malihabadi, and Akhilesh.

What are your favorite Barsaat songs?

#bollywoodirect #bollywood #Barsaat (1949) #Raj Kapoor #Prem Nath #Nargis #shankar jaikishan #ramesh shastri #hasrat jaipuri #shailendra #jalal malihabadi #akhilesh

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"Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai, Ho Sake To Iss Mein Zindagi Bitaado Pal Jo Yeh Jaanewala hai, Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai Ho Sake To Iss Mein Zindagi Bitaado Pal Jo Yeh Jaanewala Hai" 45 Years of #Golmaal (20/04/1979) Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Screenplay by Sachin Bhowmick. Written by Rahi Masoom Raza (dialogues). Music by R.D. Burman with lyrics by #Gulzar. Starring Amol Palekar, Utpal Dutt, Bindiya Goswami, David, Deven Verma, and Dina Pathak. Which is your favourite scene from the film?

#bollywoodirect #bollywood #golmaal #amol palekar #hrishikesh mukherjee #gulzar #r d burman #utpal dutt #bindia goswami #david #deven verma #dina pathak

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‘Afsaana Likh Rahi Hoon, Dil-E-Bekaraar Kaa Aankhon mei rang bhar ke, Tere intazaar kaa’ Tributes to Shakeel Badayuni, one of the greatest lyricists and poets of Hindi cinema, on his 54th death anniversary (20/04/70). In this photo: Nirupa Roy, Shashikala, Suraiya, Nimmi, Chand Usmani, and Shakeel Badayuni. What are your favourite songs by Shakeel Badayuni?

#Shakeel Badayuni #bollywoodirect #bollywood #nirupa roy #shashikala #suraiya #nimmi #chand usmani

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Nargis Dutt and Raj Kapoor in London. Photo By:- Jitendra Arya

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Moushumi Chatterjee with #SanjeevKumar in #Gulzar's Koshish before she was replaced by #JayaBachchan.

#Moushumi Chatterjee #Sanjeev Kumar #Gulzar #Koshish #Jaya Bachchan #bollywood #bollywoodirect

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Remembering the legendary #LalitaPawar on her birth anniversary (18/04). She gained fame as a character actor and appeared in more than 700 films across Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati cinema. She holds a Guinness World Record for her extensive acting career, which spanned over 70 years. Pawar was honoured with a Filmfare award for best supporting actress for her role in Anari. Some of her popular films include Netaji Palkar (1938), Sant Damaji produced by New Hana Pictures, Amrit produced by Navyug Chitrapat and written by VS Khandekar, and Gora Kumbhar produced by Chhaya Films. Among her most notable performances are her roles in Anari (1959), Shri 420, Mr & Mrs 55, and her portrayal of Manthara in Ramanand Sagar's epic television series Ramayan.

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Happy Birthday, #Bindu (17/04). What are your favourite films of Bindu Ji?

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32 Years of Dharavi (09/04/1992).

This film was brought to life under the direction and writing of Sudhir Mishra. It stands out as a significant collaboration between NFDC and Doordarshan, and it was honoured with the 1992 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

The cast was led by #ShabanaAzmi and Om Puri, with Om Puri portraying the character Raj Karan Yadav. The ensemble also included notable talents such as Raghuvir Yadav, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Virendra Saxena, Akhilendra Mishra, and Shakti Singh.

Behind the camera, Rajesh Joshi handled cinematography, Renu Saluja took charge of editing, and Rajat Dholakia composed the music. The film was distributed by Doordarshan, bringing together a team of skilled individuals whose collective efforts made Dharavi a memorable cinematic experience.

#dharavi (1992) #sudhir mishra #nfdc #shabana azmi #om puri #raghuvir yadav #madhuri dixit #anil kapoor #virendra saxena #akhilendra mishra #shakti singh #rajesh joshi #renu saluja #rajat dholakia

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Happy Birthday, #JayaBachchan (09/04). What are your favourite Jaya Bachchan films?

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31 Years of Aankhen (09/04/1993) It is directed by David Dhawan & written by Anees Bazmee. It stars Govinda, Chunky Pandey, Shilpa Shirodkar, Ritu Shivpuri, Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor & Raj Babbar. Songs by Bappi Lahiri & Indeevar. What is your favourite song from the film?

#bollywoodirect #bollywood #aankhen (1993) #david dhawan #anees bazmee #govinda #chunky pandey #shilpa shirodkar #ritu shivpuri #kader khan #shakti kapoor #raj babbar #bappi lahiri #indeevar