Salil Chowdhury
Indian director and composer of music
A prominent figure in Indian cinema and theatre, contributions spanned multiple disciplines as a director, playwright, and composer. Worked extensively in Bengali cinema, creating memorable music that blended Western and Indian classical styles. Directed plays that explored social themes and helped shape modern Indian theatre. Collaboration with various filmmakers resulted in iconic soundtracks, which have left a lasting legacy in Indian music.
Composed memorable music for films like 'Do Bigha Zamin'
Directed and wrote numerous successful plays
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Fashion Designer and Founder of Calvin Klein
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November 19th, 1942 83 years ago
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French diplomat and Suez Canal builder
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November 19th, 1805 220 years ago
Died
December 7th, 1894 131 years ago — 89 years old
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American astronomer specializing in asteroids
Born
November 19th, 1932 93 years ago
Died
January 25th, 2009 17 years ago — 76 years old
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Film Director and Screenwriter
Born
November 19th, 1979 46 years ago
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Businessman, co-founder of Twitter
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November 19th, 1976 49 years ago
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Baseball player and evangelist
Born
November 19th, 1862 163 years ago
Died
1935 91 years ago — 73 years old
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Jack Fournier
Baseball player and coach, World Series champ
Born
September 28th, 1889 136 years ago
Died
September 5th, 1973 52 years ago — 83 years old
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Belgian painter and sculptor
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July 3rd, 1922 103 years ago
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Australian cricketer with Test cap
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May 25th, 1897 129 years ago
Died
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Italian Cardinal and Church Leader
Born
July 18th, 1884 141 years ago
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September 5th, 1979 46 years ago — 95 years old
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American pastor and author of books
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November 3rd, 1930 95 years ago
Died
September 5th, 2007 18 years ago — 76 years old
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Indian model and Ashok Chakra recipient
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1963 63 years ago
Died
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