Patcy N speaks to authors of a new book that talks about the man and the musician.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
Subhash K Jha lists RD Burman's top songs on his 95th birth anniversary on June 27.
The music fraternity came together to honour the late legend.
On R D Burman's 31st death anniversary on January 4, we look at his most popular songs.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss.
From sultry cabaret numbers to soul-stirring ghazals, Asha Bhosle crafted a sonic universe where boldness met beauty and mischief mingled with melancholy. Her voice didn't just soundtrack cinema, it liberated expression, challenged norms and gave generations permission to feel, flirt, ache and celebrate without restraint. Sukanya Verma salutes the legend.
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.
Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
Rahul Dev Burman's collaboration with Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar was unique, but he saved his best for Lata Mangeshkar.
'His son had become a composer after all, and one now chased by producers. But while finding peace in one quarter, he had lost it in another. Jet was not a home any more. The room across his was empty, there were no sounds floating through the door.' The world, in the eyes of the Burmans.
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Zeenat Aman shares pictures from Shammi Kapoor's directorial debut Manoranjan where she played a sex worker, Nisha and spoke in detail about how the moral police had a field day because of her flirtatious and sexy outfits in the film.
If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.
'We were asked to add a dialogue where the politician says she admires Mrs Gandhi.'
'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
With Seeta Aur Geeta all set to get a television makeover, here's a look at what made that 1972 film so special.
On the iconic musician's 19th death anniversary, Sukanya Verma shares her 30 favourite RD compositions.
'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.
It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!
A peek into the Big B's life.
Bhupinder's magical legacy lives on in the musical masterpieces he left behind.
On RD Burman's 75th birth anniversary, Lata Mangeshkar pays rich tribute to him.
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.
As India mourns Lata Mangeshkar's passing, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the Legend's life through these amazing pictures.
'Shashi Uncle is the third member of our family to win the Padma and the Phalke awards. Before him, my grandfather Prithvi Raj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor received them," Rishi Kapoor shares.
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards were held in Mumbai on March 27.
'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'
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