Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.
The doodle is designed by Vidhya Nagarajan.
'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
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.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'
Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
The state intelligence department on Saturday evening received specific input about the threat to the life of CM Shinde, the official said.
Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.
Riteish-Genelia visit a salon... Neha steps out... Karan-Bipasha spread love...
'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'
Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
Sunday's IPL final between the Chennai Super Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad was a memorable one for Sachin Tendulkar.
Sophie Choudry celebrates the success of her song, Gori Hai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress of practicing appeasement politics, saying the party's priority was "family first." He asserted that the BJP-led government operates on the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (development for all) and prioritizes "nation first." Modi further criticized the Congress's approach to reservations, claiming it was aimed at creating divisions within the country. He highlighted the BJP's initiatives to empower marginalized communities, including the constitutional status to the OBC commission and the introduction of 10% reservation for economically backward groups.
'Imagine Hindi cinema without Lata Mangeshkar? Actually, you can't. And thank heavens for that.' As Lata Mangeshkar turns 85, Raja Sen pays a rich tribute to doyenne of the film industry.
'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?'
'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'
The Shiv Sena supremo was caught in a good mood, as he sat on stage.
Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.
'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'
Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.
Glimpses of what some of our leaders were up to on Monday, September 26, 2022.
'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?'
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.
'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.'
When asked about celebrities like Tendulkar and Mangeshkar reacting to the ongoing agitation by farmers against the three new farm laws at the borders of Delhi, the NCP chief said that people had responded strongly.
Tanmay is seen roasting the revered Bharat Ratna awardees all in the name of humour. Titled Sachin v/s Lata Civil War, some of the punchlines used against Lata in the video include Jon Snow also died, so should you, Your face looks like someone has kept you in water for eight days.
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