Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.
The Lata Mangeshkar rendered title song in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham will be re-structured as an orchestral item by American composer Kris Bowers to be part of the narrative.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on February 6, was cremated at the ground situated in Dadar.
On her 90th birthday on September 8, Ashaji hopes to perform at a live three-hour concert in Dubai.
She sang the chartbusters Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche in Brahmachari, Tumse Oh Haseena Kabhi Mohabbat Na Maine Karni Thi in Farz and Ajhu Na Aaye Balma in Saanjh Aur Savera.
Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.
The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.
'Whatever we are today, if playback singers are here even today, and that includes me, it is because of Didi.'
'I tell the next generation of singers to take a leaf out of Lataji's book.' 'Be it Kavita or Alka, every time I give a song to a singer, I tell them, 'Dhyaan se suno, listen attentively, phir socho, Lataji isse kaise gaati'.'
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!
The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of 25 golden melodies? Sukanya Verma curates one for you.
Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.
Ever wondered why Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1973 musical Abhimaan, the story of two singers who happened to be married to one another, has three voices singing for Amitabh Bachchan but only one voice, Lata Mangeshkar, for Jaya Bachchan?
She came like a whirlwind to wipe out, in one stroke, practically all female singing competition, recalls Raju Bharatan.
'It's time we stop thinking only about ourselves.' 'Whether it is love or wealth, give generously.'
'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'
'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'
On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha looks back at his top 10 songs.
'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'
Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
I was very happy to see the old Shah Rukh Khan back. Please, leave the action to Salman Khan, requests A Ganesh Nadar.
Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.
A day ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, the streets and the skyline of Ayodhya have turned saffron with flags flying atop buildings, small and big, across the temple town.
Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.
Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'
We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.
When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.
The award function will be held in Pune.
'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'
Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!
'There is absolutely no rivalry between us.' 'I've always wished her well.' 'And she has always looked up to me as her elder sister.'
There is no word from the family so far on where will the ashes be immersed.
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