News for 'The Song We Sang'

What Lovely Songs Suman Kalyanpur Sang!

What Lovely Songs Suman Kalyanpur Sang!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

She sang the chartbusters Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche in Brahmachari, Tumse Oh Haseena Kabhi Mohabbat Na Maine Karni Thi in Farz and Ajhu Na Aaye Balma in Saanjh Aur Savera.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'

'Sulakshana Didi Got The Tag Of Being A Lucky Heroine'

'Sulakshana Didi Got The Tag Of Being A Lucky Heroine'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'It was Kishoreda who suggested to Sulakshanadidi that she should become an actress and sing her own songs in her films. This transformed her life and career.'

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Oscar Watch: Why Sinners Feels Overrated

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Sinners really aims high and comes close, but it's the kind of film you respect for its ambition, even if it leaves you feeling more impressed than moved, observes Mayur Sanap.

Himesh, Live In Concert!

Himesh, Live In Concert!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Himesh knows his audience well and doesn't mind poking fun at himself. 'Yeh gaana main normal gaoon ya naak se?', he asked the crowd.

BJP won't be able to put single blot on Nehru: Cong

BJP won't be able to put single blot on Nehru: Cong

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to 'rewrite history' and giving a 'political colour' to the Vande Mataram debate, and asserted that no matter how much the Bharatiya Janata Party tries, it will not be able to put a single blot on the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Modi's Message to Students: Prioritise Skills, Limit Internet Use

Modi's Message to Students: Prioritise Skills, Limit Internet Use

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

While talking to students during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Everyone has their own pattern. Some people study better in the morning, some at night. Whatever suits you, believe in that. But also take advice and, if that benefits you, then only add it to your life structure."

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'

Alia Gets Us Alpha-Ready

Alia Gets Us Alpha-Ready

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Alia teased her fans at the Red Sea Film Festival with a teaser of her upcoming spy movie, Alpha.

The 'Newcomer' Who Sang At Sara-Ali's Musical Night

The 'Newcomer' Who Sang At Sara-Ali's Musical Night

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The 'newcomer' was praised by Pritam as an 'amazing singer'.

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.

BJP committing 'big sin': Priyanka on Vande Mataram row

BJP committing 'big sin': Priyanka on Vande Mataram row

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

In a measured but scathing attack, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of committing a 'big sin' by creating a controversy over Vande Mataram and claimed that the government pushed for a debate on the national song as the West Bengal assembly polls were approaching.

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'

The Surgeon, The Designer & Their Band

The Surgeon, The Designer & Their Band

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

On stage, Sing And Tonic comes across as effortless with tight harmonies, confident vocals and a chemistry that feels instinctive. What the audience doesn't immediately see is that, once the lights go off, the band members step back into lives that are just as demanding.

Rekha Steals The Show At Shabana's 75th Party

Rekha Steals The Show At Shabana's 75th Party

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Old friend Boney Kapur hosted a party for Shabana Azmi's 75th birthday and a merry and wonderful time was had by all.

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'The amount of respect we have for people who guard our borders and put the country first.' 'Why do they do this?' 'The chances of not coming back are so high. Still, they take that risk.' 'It's for the love of the country.'

The Birthday Song Sonu Nigam Sang

The Birthday Song Sonu Nigam Sang

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Sonu Nigam chose a unique way to celebrate his 51st birthday on July 30.

'I Find AI Very Cruel'

'I Find AI Very Cruel'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'The new generation has heard Kishore Kumar's voice in Saiyaara or some other thing. That is not fair, man.' 'They should hear his songs that he has sung in his time, which came out of his throat, came out of his sensibilities.'

Trump show from start to finish at World Cup 2026 draw

Trump show from start to finish at World Cup 2026 draw

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

US President Donald Trump, who has campaigned aggressively this year for a Nobel Peace Prize, was given FIFA's inaugural peace prize for his efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation in some of the world's biggest hotspots.

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

Row after Bangladesh national anthem sung at Cong event

Row after Bangladesh national anthem sung at Cong event

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed police to register a treason case against Congress leaders for allegedly singing the Bangladesh national anthem at a party meeting. The move has sparked controversy and accusations of disrespect towards India's national anthem.

SEE: Fans brave rains, flock to Dhoni's home to celebrate birthday

SEE: Fans brave rains, flock to Dhoni's home to celebrate birthday

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Even as the rains came pelting down, members of the Dhoni fan club Ranchi were seen gathered outside his home Simkiyao in the Jharkhand capital.

Kajal Aggarwal Reacts To Death Hoax

Kajal Aggarwal Reacts To Death Hoax

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'While I personally the baseless news amusing, it was quite sad to see how disturbed my family felt.'

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

When Salman sang the evergreen song Lag Jaa Gale, did he have anyone in mind?

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As the Bihar assembly results swept in, Patna's Veerchand Patel Marg, the city's political artery, split into two starkly different worlds, with celebrations at the BJP and JD(U) offices and disappointment at the RJD headquarters.

Usha Uthup, There's No One Like You!

Usha Uthup, There's No One Like You!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The glorious singer is simply sensational at 77 and we just love her!

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'

'When Lataji Called Me Mahalaxmi'

'When Lataji Called Me Mahalaxmi'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'If I'm proud to be single it's because Lata was so blissfully single.'

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Madhubala stipulated in her contracts that she wanted only me to do her playback singing.'

The Song On Taapsee's Lips

The Song On Taapsee's Lips

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Akshay Kumar was not present but the rest of the cast of Khel Khel Mein -- including Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal -- made sure to promote their new song Hauli Hauli.

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.' On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary singer and composer.

Asrani Kept Amitabh On His Toes

Asrani Kept Amitabh On His Toes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.

What Janhvi Wants In Her Man

What Janhvi Wants In Her Man

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

And it's not what you expect!

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style dazzle.

Before Darrrling, Usha Uthup sang these hit songs!

Before Darrrling, Usha Uthup sang these hit songs!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Here's a look at some of Usha Uthup's hit songs.

Cong's Shivakumar stuns Karnataka assembly by singing RSS anthem

Cong's Shivakumar stuns Karnataka assembly by singing RSS anthem

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Shivakumar's recital came when the Bharatiya Janata Party legislators accused Shivakumar of being an 'abettor' of the stampede as he created mass frenzy.