News for 'Lyric'

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Why youth gathering to chant this misogynistic rap song is the WORST idea ever!

'This film is not a political snapshot of the country'

'This film is not a political snapshot of the country'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'The idea was to show the simultaneity and coexistence of life in the city.'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Gentle, fiery, magnanimous or disadvantaged, there are many faces of the Bhansali heroine. Sukanya Verma looks at every single one.

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

It was Dev Anand's dream to put Indian cinema on the world map and he thought Guide was the perfect film for it.

Gen-Z Lingo: Sameer Wankhede, Kindly Note

Gen-Z Lingo: Sameer Wankhede, Kindly Note

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

How to go from a Boomer to a Zoomer in minutes!

We LOVE Ajay Devgn's AMAZING sense of humour

We LOVE Ajay Devgn's AMAZING sense of humour

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Here's Ajay Devgn's candid humour, unchecked and in his words.

'I never listen to my songs'

'I never listen to my songs'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'

PIX: Nidhhi, Kreethy, Vijay at SIIMA awards

PIX: Nidhhi, Kreethy, Vijay at SIIMA awards

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

A look at the winners.

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Priya has sought the top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

What connection does Qaumi Tarana -- Pakistan's national anthem, which millions of Indians heard at the Eden Gardens on Saturday -- have to Bombay?

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

'There have been no great songs this year'

'There have been no great songs this year'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'Just a day before the Pulwama attack happened, one of my songs had released. It's called Baarishein, featuring Atif Aslam. However, it was pulled down the very next day. See, when it comes to standing with the nation, I will. Even when the makers decided to take that song down, I supported them. Atif and I are artists but we cannot be bigger than our nations.'

She was an engineer. Then, she decided to sing!

She was an engineer. Then, she decided to sing!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Why Shalini Tomar decided to follow her dreams.

DDLJ set for Broadway Debut

DDLJ set for Broadway Debut

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

After 26 years, Aditya Chopra is set to direct DDLJ again and it will mark his debut as a director on Broadway.

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

For the first time in nearly two years, tourism has been on the rise in Kashmir. But what does that mean for the average Kashmiri, ponders Abhishek Mande Bhot after a recent visit to the Valley.

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

We aren't saying it will happen, but a sequel to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai would be interesting, na?

Amy Winehouse's home robbed

Amy Winehouse's home robbed

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Music review: Aravaan is worth a listen

Music review: Aravaan is worth a listen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The music scored by Karthik, has its interesting moments, but its lyricists score better.

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.

Malaika's 10 HOTTEST SONGS

Malaika's 10 HOTTEST SONGS

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja celebrates her birthday by looking at her top 10 songs.

Revenge trumps SEX on YouTube!

Revenge trumps SEX on YouTube!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Taylor Swift's new revenge song shattered YouTube records and beat the Despacito remix, which was about sex.

Watch: Dhanush's Kolaveri di is a sensation!

Watch: Dhanush's Kolaveri di is a sensation!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The groovy music has really become a hit with the youngsters.

Yeh dosti... Netanyahu greets Modi on friendship day

Yeh dosti... Netanyahu greets Modi on friendship day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Both Modi and Netanyahu are know to share a great chemistry which is visible in bilateral meetings.

'Your Hindustan will never forget you'

'Your Hindustan will never forget you'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Penned by lyricist Sameer, the tribute song in honour of the martyrs of the Kargil War features Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Kangana Ranaut among others.

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

WATCH: India, US soldiers dance to Assam Regiment song

WATCH: India, US soldiers dance to Assam Regiment song

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' started on September 5 and will continue till September 18.

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'A great loss for the fraternity. Your work will be missed & cherished.'

'Anytime is a good time to sing about inequality'

'Anytime is a good time to sing about inequality'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Rahul Ram on the anthem he created for Oxfam's Inequality Virus project.

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other human beings in our colourful world.'

Review: Avan Ivan's music is impressive

Review: Avan Ivan's music is impressive

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Yuvan Shankar Raja moves out of his comfort zone with this one.

Relief for 'wink' girl Priya Varrier as SC stays cases against her

Relief for 'wink' girl Priya Varrier as SC stays cases against her

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Similar relief also extended to the director of the Malayalam movie Oru Adaar Love.

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The 18-year-old actress of the upcoming movie also sought top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

'Democracy is dead': Rapper rejects Sasikala with a song

'Democracy is dead': Rapper rejects Sasikala with a song

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Sofia Ashraf, along with a guitarist and three other women, stormed Sasikala's residence and sang the song, protesting her elevation.

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.

Lankan singer apologises for offensive WCup song

Lankan singer apologises for offensive WCup song

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The Sri Lankan singer, who composed a song backing the country in the 2011 Cricket World Cup, has apologised after his much-hyped song was banned, as President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed his disapproval of the lyrics over fears that it might cause offence to other competitors.

Sri Lanka dumps 'insulting' WC anthem

Sri Lanka dumps 'insulting' WC anthem

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Lyrics sung by young pop star Lahiru Perera reportedly upset Rajapaksa and a presidential aide said that the President was unhappy at taunts in the song against competing countries.