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Jamshedji Framji Madan

Bengali Producer Jamshedji Framji Madan
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Born on 27th April 1857, Jamshedji Framji Madan (J.F. Madan) was an initial film producer, film and theatre artist. J F Madan founded The Elphinstone Bioscope Company- where he produced some silent movies. A few of his notable works include Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra (1917), the first film to be shot in the city, and Bilwamangal (1919).

In his early days, because of poor financial condition, J.F. Madan had to work in the Elphinstone Dramatic Club. Later in1875, he turned the club into a major theatre company with his commendable hard work and success. He had also established some great business companies in Karachi and Calcutta.

From 1930 to 1940, his contribution was responsible for the exhibition and production of movies. His company owns about 127 theatres, a few of which are – The Electric Theatre, Crown Cinema, and Grand Opera House.  

BORN TODAY


Born: 18 May 1888

Lived For 79 Years

Naresh Mitra - (Actor)

BELATED BIRTHDAYS


Born: 17 May 1953

Lived For 58 Years

Preeti Ganguly - (Movie Actress)

Born: 17 May 1987

Age Now 37

Bikram Chatterjee - (TV-Actor)

Born: 17 May 1987

Age Now 37

Vikram Chatterjee - (Actor)

Born: 17 May 1988

Age Now 36

Iman Sen - (Singer)

Born: 16 May 1916

Lived For 70 Years

Bikash Roy - (Actor)