Kalyanji 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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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

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Viju Shah on Kalyanji: Dad could figure out talent in an artist

On the famed composer’s 89th birth anniversary, son Viju Shah spoke about his father’s advice to him and how he encouraged youngsters in the music industry.

Jun 30 2017 — Sonal Pandya