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Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.
'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.'
On her 90th birthday on September 8, Ashaji hopes to perform at a live three-hour concert in Dubai.
Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.
The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.
'As a new actress, I was watching Lata Mangeshkar with awe at an event. Later, I mustered the courage to call her. I heard her divine voice on the phone, she sent me a sari home and it was a boon to me.'
'It was Kishoreda who suggested to Sulakshanadidi that she should become an actress and sing her own songs in her films. This transformed her life and career.'
The veteran music composer had friends and family come over for the festival that marks the first day of Spring according to the Hindu calendar.
Suspense continues over the ownership of the pistol used by singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha to end her life even as police recorded the statements of some members of the family and staff on Tuesday.
There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!
The last rites of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha, who committed suicide, were performed in the wee hours of Tuesday at Marine Lines in South Mumbai
Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.
Arjun Rampal pays tribute to Designer Rohit Bal.
Adding a spiritual touch, Sadhguru is also spotted showing his support for the Men in Blue from the stands.
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
Film folk of all ages celebrated Bhai Dooj on Sunday.
Sickness on screen is a sure shot way of seeking audience sympathy and turning on the waterworks.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.
Anoushka Shankar and Asha Bhosle's albums are competing against each other for Grammy Awards.
Infosys chief mentor N R Narayan Murthy and renowned hotelier P R S Oberoi were also conferred with the award. The first man to step on the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary was conferred the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
Some of the star guests at the wedding.
The singers give a beautiful performance in the US.
'I can't believe my 88th birthday would be celebrated so well.'
The Congress on Wednesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh of indulging in large-scale corruption in organising the state's foundation day function on November 1, and alleged that it had paid more than the sanctioned amount to playback singer Asha Bhosle and actress Hema Malini for their performances in Bhopal. The matter was raised during Question Hour by Arif Aqueel of Congress, who alleged that Hema and Asha were paid Rs 64 lakh and Rs 16.70 lakh
'She has lived through a lot,' close friend Asha Parekh revealed to Subhash K Jha.
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
Banga Bibhushan, West Bengal's highest honour, conferred on musical legend.
'Whose blessings should I take, whom should I tell my troubles?'
Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'
The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'
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