'Anyone who heard her sing was left with a lump in the throat.'
'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'
The row broke out after a private television news agency attributed the excerpts of the article shared by the NC leader to him.
Arthur J Pais remembers the time when Manna Dey recorded his first ever Malayalam song for the film Chemmen.
'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'
'KK could have been much more successful than he was, but he preferred to concentrate on quality rather than quantity.'
'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'
People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in continued protest over the rape and murder of a medic in a state-run hospital a month ago.
Fans have been queuing up outside Salman Khan's home from Tuesday night to catch a glimpse of the superstar, who celebrates his 58th birthday on December 27.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
'He had a unique kashish in his voice which attracted the youth to hear him more and more.'
The song will be sung live at the Dolby theatre, where the Oscar ceremony will be held, by singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, who originally sang the song.
There is no conclusive clarity on how many songs Lataji has actually sung.
'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.'
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
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.
'I sang... God knows how many songs I sang for him! Most definitely, 50-100 songs.'
As long as music is alive, he will live through his songs
Modi, Yogi watch Hemaji play Mirabai...
M M Keeravaani seemed very confident of winning an Oscar for his song, Naatu Naatu. But he did not expect what happened later.
Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Rediff.com picks 15 facts about Sunil Gavaskar you need to know:
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
'He had the voice of the film hero. It was filled with youthful romance.'
Singer KK talks about his playback career and the new crop of talented singers in Bollywood.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures the faces from Ayodhya.
Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh went to Parul University in Vadodara to promote their upcoming film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
The Ariana Grande's Sunday Manchester benefit gig was bold. And triumphant. She, and several of the world's top musicians, belted out an evening of song with the unstoppable message: Fight terrorism with music.
Happy Birthday AR Rahman
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
The singer talks about his music in Aisha.
To see the 92-year old father attending court for his son's bail plea was more heartbreaking than any scene from Kohli's cinema.
International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy, has passed away. He was 66.
While the country is gripped by Ram Mandir frenzy, Danish Husain -- without shouting from the rooftops -- silently staged his opinion with this play on one of India's best-known poets, observes Neeta Kolhatkar.
Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.
'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'
He then broke into a riff on the Carpenters hit song Top Of The World and sang, 'There was only one wish on my mind... RRR has to win, pride of every Indian... and must put me on the top of the world.'
"Very few people know that Aamir didn't like the way the song Aati Kya Khandala was shot. He scrapped the song's first shooting and they had to re-shoot the song and this time it was mind blowing."
You see the Thar is not just a Car.... It is The Thar.
