On This Day in Indian Entertainment History – 21 08
- 1953 – Birth of K. Bhagyaraj, acclaimed Tamil actor, director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his unique storytelling.
- 1959 – Release of the classic Hindi film *Anari*, starring Raj Kapoor and Nutan, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
- 1970 – Release of the iconic Hindi comedy film *Padosan*, featuring Mehmood, Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, and Kishore Kumar.
- 1981 – Release of the Yash Chopra-directed romantic drama *Silsila*, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, and Jaya Bachchan.
- 2009 – Release of Vishal Bhardwaj’s critically acclaimed Hindi action thriller *Kaminey*, starring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.
- 2015 – Release of the biographical drama *Manjhi – The Mountain Man*, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, based on the inspiring life of Dashrath Manjhi.
Disclaimer: This summary highlights selected historically documented events from Indian entertainment archives. It may not represent a complete record of all events for this date.
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