Anandji Virji Shah

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50 years of Saraswatichandra: Director Govinda Saraiya’s labour of love

On the film's 50th anniversary (it was released on 6 September 1968), a look at how the documentary filmmaker and cartoonist made his first feature starring Nutan and Manish.

Sep 06 2018 — Sonal Pandya

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Anand-Milind, Javed Akhtar, Udit Narayan attend unveiling of Chitragupta Chowk in Khar

On the occasion of the 101st birthday centenary of music composer Chitragupta, a chowk called 'Chitragupta Chowk' was unveiled in Khar, Mumbai. Present at the occasion were his sons Anand and Milind Shrivastav, Javed Akhtar, Sudesh Bhonsle, Sameer Anjaan among others. Last year a concert was held in the honour of music composer's birth centenary. Photos: Shutterbugs Images

Jul 03 2018 — Sagar Patil

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10 superhit songs from Kalyanji Virji Shah – 90th birth anniversary special

Along with younger brother Anandji, Kalyanji composed music for over 250 films. On what would have been his 90th birthday (30 June), we list some of his first-rate musical numbers from Samrat Chandragupta (1958) to Jaanbaaz (1986).

Jun 30 2018 — Sonal Pandya

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Lyricist Anjaan through the eyes of son Sameer: Death anniversary special

On his father's 20th death anniversary, Sameer spoke about his early life, his struggle to become a lyricist, and why music composers Kalyanji-Anandji were like his ‘godfathers’.

Sep 13 2017 — Sonal Pandya