'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'
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.
'Whose blessings should I take, whom should I tell my troubles?'
'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'
The state intelligence department on Saturday evening received specific input about the threat to the life of CM Shinde, the official said.
Glimpses of what some of our leaders were up to on Monday, September 26, 2022.
'I just offered her a rose. She said thank you. And I took a photograph with her.'
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
Jaane Jaan looks distinctive thanks to Sujoy Ghosh's wicked sensibilities, observes Mayur Sanap.
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi made a lightning visit to Mumbai on Sunday evening to pay homage to Lata Mangeshkar.
India lost the incomparable Lata Mangeshkar at 8.12 am on February 6.
On the occasion of Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth centenary, his biggest fan, Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to one of Indian classical music's greatest legends.
Pictures and tributes keep pouring in, reminding everyone how much she was loved.
'When Ghar Aaja Pardesi was recorded, we made Lata ji hear the song.' 'Lataji praised Pamji's singing and said, 'Aapko aur gaana chahiye, kitna achchha gaaya hai aapne.'
On Monday, a new chapter will be written in Ayodhya's and the country's history with the consecration ceremony at the newly-built Ram temple which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and over 7,000 guests.
'If it's a good song, you will always see me singing it.'
Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.
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.
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
Gina flew down to Mumbai for Shalimar's mahurat and pictures of her with Zeenat Aman and Dharmendra were duly splashed all over the newspapers.
Lata Mangeskhar did not eat or drink during the nine-hour nail-biter at Mohali which India won by 29 runs
Digital ghosts have opened a new can of worms for digital experts.
Shraddha Kapoor, who will next be seen opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Luv Rajan's next directorial venture, celebrates her 35th birthday on March 3.
'I wish you were here to see for yourself what Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America.'
'For many years, we didn't speak. But then family is family. We made up.'
'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'
'I never asked the lyricist Majrooh Sultanpurisaab nor the composer Raju (Rajesh Roshan). I just sang it the way it was given to me. How was I or anyone to know that Mungda would become such an iconic song?'
'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'
There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.
As a festive spirit prevailed in Ayodhya, there was an emotional outpouring among residents of the holy city as the consecration of the new idol of Ram Lalla was held on Monday and said they indeed feel they are living in a divya (divine) Ayodhya, navya (new) Ayodhya and bhavya (grand) Ayodhya.
'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'
R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.
'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.'
