Arthur J Pais remembers the time when Manna Dey recorded his first ever Malayalam song for the film Chemmen.
'He had a unique kashish in his voice which attracted the youth to hear him more and more.'
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
There is no conclusive clarity on how many songs Lataji has actually sung.
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.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
As long as music is alive, he will live through his songs
Modi, Yogi watch Hemaji play Mirabai...
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures the faces from Ayodhya.
'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 sang... God knows how many songs I sang for him! Most definitely, 50-100 songs.'
M M Keeravaani seemed very confident of winning an Oscar for his song, Naatu Naatu. But he did not expect what happened later.
Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh went to Parul University in Vadodara to promote their upcoming film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
'He had the voice of the film hero. It was filled with youthful romance.'
International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy, has passed away. He was 66.
Singer KK talks about his playback career and the new crop of talented singers in Bollywood.
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.
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.
You see the Thar is not just a Car.... It is The Thar.
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.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Happy Birthday AR Rahman
The singer talks about his music in Aisha.
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.
"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."
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.'
'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Wednesday and was joined by girl students from different schools at his residence to celebrate the festival.
'Wonder of wonders we finished the Janmashtami song and can you believe it within the next few days it so happened that Dilip Sahab walked into my life, gazed into my eyes and asked my grandmother and mother for my Hand in marriage.'
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.'
'Many have tried to imitate her. They've fallen flat on their faces.'
Sung and written by Kavi Pradeep, Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat is a wistful commentary on the human condition and how it has only deteriorated over time.
Singer KK was cremated at Mumbai's Versova Hindu crematorium around 2 pm on Thursday, June 2, a kilometre away from his home.
'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'
'The song says that liquor should not be sold by the government. The government should stop people from drinking.' 'I am working for a social cause. I am not doing anything wrong. We have moved a petition in the high court to quash the FIR against me.' 'It is a people's movement. There is no Naxalite involvement here.' Singer Kovan, who was arrested on sedition charges for protesting against the Tamil Nadu governments liquor policy, speaks out.
Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.
'I would like to leave behind my small contribution for the historic day when the Ram temple will be consecrated.'
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