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- Douglas Jardine was born on 23 October 1900 in Malabar Hill, Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India [now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India]. He was married to Irene Margaret "Isla" Peat. He died on 18 June 1958 in Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Margaret Barr was born on 29 November 1904 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India [now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India]. She was an actress, known for Climbers (1980). She was married to Douglas Bruce Hart. She died on 29 May 1991 in St. Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Estelle Merle Thompson was born in India on February 19, 1911 of Welsh and Ceylonese (now Sri Lankan) descent. She was educated in that country until the age of 17, when she left for London. She began her career in British films with mostly forgettable roles or bit parts. She appeared in an uncredited role in Alf's Button (1930), a pattern that would unfortunately repeat itself regularly over the next three years.
However, movie moguls eventually saw an untapped talent in their midst and began grooming Oberon for something bigger. Finally she landed a part with substance: the role of Ysobel d'Aunay in Men of Tomorrow (1932). That was quickly followed by The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933). After her portrayal of Lady Marguerite Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934), Hollywood beckoned and she left to try her hand in US films. American movie executives already had some idea of her talent due to her role in Vagabond Violinist (1934) (US title: Vagabond Violinist) was a success in that country. With her nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actress as Kitty Vane in The Dark Angel (1935), Oberon became a star in both the UK and the USA.
Her work in that film resulted in offers for more quality pictures, and she appeared in several well received films, such as These Three (1936), Over the Moon (1939) and The Divorce of Lady X (1938). Her most critically acclaimed performance--hailed by some critics as "masterful" -- was as Cathy Linton in Wuthering Heights (1939). The 1940s proved to be a very busy decade for her, as she appeared in no less than 15 films. After her role in Berlin Express (1948) she would not be seen on the screen again until four years later, as Elizabeth Rockwell in Pardon My French (1951). She was off the screen again for more than a year, returning in Désirée (1954).
Unfortunately, Oberon began appearing in fewer and fewer films over the ensuing years. There were no films for her in 1955, only one in 1956 and then none until Of Love and Desire (1963). In between she did appear on television to host Assignment Foreign Legion (1956). Her final film was Interval (1973). After her career finally ended she lived in quiet retirement until her death of a massive stroke on November 23, 1979, in Malibu, California. Oberon was 68 and had kept her beauty to the end.- Sound Department
Moolgaonkar was born on 1 March 1913 in Mumbai, Maharahstra, India. Moolgaonkar is known for Awara Badal (1964), Arzoo (1950) and Lal Dupatta (1948).- Jasmine Dee was born on 30 August 1918 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She was an actress, known for Walking on Air (1946), Celia (1949) and The Lady Craved Excitement (1950). She died on 28 June 2019 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Snehal Bhatkar was born on 17 July 1919 in Mumbai, Maharahstra, India. He was a composer, known for Thes (1949), Manla Tar Dev (1970) and Sudamache Pohe (1958). He died on 29 May 2007 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Fali Bilimoria was born on 18 March 1923 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India [now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India]. Fali was a director and cinematographer, known for The House That Ananda Built (1968), Rivers of Life (1959) and Congress Session 1948 (1948). Fali died on 14 January 2001 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Mumtaz Begum was born on 7 April 1923 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), Mahabharat (1965) and Dahej (1950).
- Actor
Kiran Kumar was born on 20 October 1923 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor, known for Shapath and Mangalsutra - Ek Maryada.- Deepak Dhar was born on 20 October 1923 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Deepak Dhar was born on 20 October 1923 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Actor
- Location Management
Nasir Khan was born on 11 January 1924 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was an actor, known for Gunga Jumna (1961), Procession of Memories (1973) and Char Minar (1956). He was married to Begum Para. He died on 3 May 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Nutan Samarth was born on 4 June 1924 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Tej Sapru was born on 5 April 1925 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Veerendra Anand was born on 12 October 1925 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Music Department
Tony Brent was born on 13 August 1926 in Mumbai, India. He is known for The Benny Hill Show (1955), Rhyme and Rhythm (1953) and Variety Parade (1953). He died on 19 June 1993 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.- Shamsher Kapoor was born on 21 October 1926 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Alyque Padamsee was born on 5 March 1928 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was a writer and director, known for Gandhi (1982), Liril (Soap Advertisement) (1985) and A Force More Powerful (1999). He was married to Sharon Prabhakar, Dolly Thakore and Pearl Padamsee. He died on 17 November 2018 in Mumbai, India.- Actress
- Director
- Producer
Shammi was born on 24 April 1929 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She was an actress and director, known for Sangdil (1952), Ittefaq (1969) and Badal (1966). She was married to Sultan Ahmed. She died on 5 March 2018 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Mumtaz Askari was born on 31 July 1930 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Anjana Manjrekar was born on 4 January 1931 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Special Effects
- Production Designer
- Production Manager
Ram Mohan was born on 26 August 1931 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was a production designer and production manager, known for Do Aur Do Paanch (1980), Latt Saheb (1967) and Film Hi Film (1983). He died on 11 October 2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Meena Mangeshkar was born on 7 September 1931 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is a composer, known for Mother India (1957), Arpan (1957) and Patrani (1956).- Actress
- Costume Designer
- Music Department
The Empress of Indian Cinema!
A Sweetheart of 1950s, & The Undisputed Goddess of 1960s Bollywood, Meena Kumari bestrode the movies like few women in history have!
Combing enchanting grace, amazingly heart-melting expression, & consistently solid progressive content base, this Giant of Cinema will remain immortal as perhaps the greatest feminine incarnation of filmdom!
Born in 1933 into a poor Parsee theatre family of Ali Bux and actor-dancer Prabhavati Devi (converted to Iqbal Begum) (Prabhavati's mother's first husband till death, incidentally, being the cousin of Rabindranath Tagore, Prabhavati in turn borne of her second husband, a very famous Urdu poet of Meerut, from where she migrated to pursue a career in music) in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, she entered films to support her family in difficult times.
She was six when hired for Leatherface (1939) in 1939 by Vijay Bhatt and named Baby Meena. Later she became Meena Kumari when cast for Bhatt's Baiju Bawra (1952).
She did mythological films with Homi Wadia and then comedies like Miss Mary (1957). She became personified as the archetypal good Hindu wife through many roles, long suffering and always true to the man. She excelled at tragedy and was often shown in a white sari carrying the film with her emotive acting. She was also thought to be the only actress who could sell a film on the strength of her name alone. Her major films are Daaera (1953), Baiju Bawra (1952), 0046164, and of course her most well known film, Pakeezah (1972). She was married to Kamal Amrohi with whom she started making "Pakeezah". They separated in 1964.
She was also an accomplished Urdu writer and had several poems published by Gulzar after her death. She battled alcoholism and loneliness and finally died, alone, in 1972.- Mohan Kapoor was born on 27 October 1932 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor, known for Sansaar (2001).
- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Writer
Ameen Sayani was born on 21 December 1932 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India [now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India]. He was an actor and writer, known for Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) and Ishq (1997). He was married to Rama Muttu and Rama . He died on 20 February 2024 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Music Department
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sulochana Chavan was born on 13 March 1933 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She was an actress, known for Manaacha Mujra (1969), Krishna Sudama (1945) and Simba (1951). She was married to Shamrao Chavan. She died on 10 December 2022 in India.- Music Department
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Usha Mangeshkar was born on 15 December 1935 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is a producer, known for Naseeb (1981), Ankhen (1968) and Deewaar (1975).- Producer
- Director
- Actor
Ismail Merchant was born on 25 December 1936 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India [now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India]. He was a producer and director, known for Howards End (1992), A Room with a View (1985) and The Remains of the Day (1993). He died on 25 May 2005 in London, England, UK.- Prithvi Zutshi was born on 19 April 1937 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Prithvi Zutshi was born on 19 April 1937 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Prithvi Zutshi was born on 19 April 1937 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Supriya Karnik was born on 13 March 1941 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Supriya Karnik was born on 13 March 1941 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Sanjeev Seth was born on 28 December 1941 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Sanjeev Seth was born on 28 December 1941 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Actress
Seema Deo (formerly known as Nalini Saraf) is Hindi and Marathi movie veteran actress. She has acted in over 80 Marathi and Hindi movies. She is the wife of veteran actor Ramesh Deo & mother of Actor Ajinkya Deo & noted Director Abhinay Deo. She belongs to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) family hailing from Karnataka. She was born and brought up in Girgaum, Mumbai.- Kiran Nagarkar was born on 2 April 1942 in Mumbai, India. He was an actor, known for Split Wide Open (1999) and Sternstunden (1994). He died on 5 September 2019 in Mumbai, India.
- Actress
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Krutika Desai, born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a versatile Indian television and film actress celebrated for her compelling performances across various languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Haryanvi.
Her educational journey began at Swami Vivekanand International School in Mumbai, followed by a stint at Kapol College of Hotel Management and Catering Science, where she pursued a course in hotel management. Demonstrating her commitment to education, Krutika furthered her studies by attaining a post-graduate degree in travel and tourism, along with specialized knowledge in aviation and ground staff management.
Embarking on her professional journey, Krutika started with modest roles in the television industry. Her debut came with the 5th season of "Gumrah: End of Innocence," marking the inception of a promising career. She subsequently appeared in cameo roles in popular shows like "Crime Patrol," "Crime Alert," and "CID."
Krutika's foray into the world of Gujarati cinema showcased her acting prowess in films such as "Dhakad" and "The Union," where she took on lead roles. However, it was her breakthrough role in the Gujarati television serial "Mahek-Mota Ghar Ni Vahu" in 2019 that catapulted her to fame. Her portrayal of the female lead garnered acclaim, establishing her as a notable talent in the industry.
Continuing her successful trajectory, Krutika Desai went on to essay lead roles in various television shows, including "Main Bhi Ardhangini," "Laal Ishq," "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2," and "Baalveer Returns." Her diverse repertoire and dedication to her craft have solidified her position as a respected and accomplished actress in the Indian entertainment landscape.- Kruttika Desai was born on 23 February 1943 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Kruttika Desai was born on 23 February 1943 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Deepshikha Nagpal was born on 20 August 1944 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Deepshikha Nagpal was born on 20 August 1944 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Deepshikha Nagpal was born on 20 August 1944 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Navni Parihar was born on 23 September 1944 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Hulchul (1995), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) and Naksha (2006). She is married to Animesh Parihar.
- Navni Parihar was born on 23 September 1944 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Producer
K.K. Mahajan was born on 2 October 1944 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. K.K. was a cinematographer and director, known for Maya Darpan (1972), Chehre Pe Chehra (1981) and Kalicharan (1976). K.K. died on 13 July 2007 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Vinod Kapoor is an Indian film actor who works in Hindi cinema and TV serials. He played the role of Dushasana in the Indian TV serial Mahabharat and essayed the role of Vibhishana in the TV serial Vishnu Puran and Ramayan.Vinod Kapoor first appeared in Yeh Pyar Nahin, the 1988 Salim Khan and Huma Khan starrer. The movie by itself is little known. It was his second project for which he is most well known. He played the role of Dushasana in BR Chopra's Mahabharat. After this he had a fairly steady job in TV serials, most notably BR Chopra's Kanoon in which he played the role of Inspector Shakti Singh, appearing in a good number of episodes.
- Rory Barrett was born on 31 December 1945 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Raj Malhotra was born on 4 November 1946 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India). He was an actor, known for Hatyara (1977) and Zaroorat (1972). He died on 8 July 2021 in Bidwell, Ohio, USA.