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Kishore Kumar's son to sing Naino Mein Sapna

Kishore Kumar's son to sing Naino Mein Sapna

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar's son Amit will be crooning the iconic song Naino Mein Sapna in the Himmatwala remake.

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Shyamoli Sanghi is India's newest teen popstar.

Lata Mangeshkar: I just couldn't bear to hear myself sing

Lata Mangeshkar: I just couldn't bear to hear myself sing

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Singing doyen Lata Mangeshkar, who turns 86 today, September 28, looks back at her glorious singing career with Subhash K Jha.

Pay if you wanna sing my song

Pay if you wanna sing my song

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

Noted playback singer K Yesudas' demand for royalty from singers rendering his songs in public performances has snowballed into a major controversy.

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'It was really nice to sing Saree ke fall for Sonakshi'

'It was really nice to sing Saree ke fall for Sonakshi'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Upcoming singer Antara Mitra shares her R... Rajkumar experience.

'I don't know how I won Indian Idol!'

'I don't know how I won Indian Idol!'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be standing next to renowned personalities and singing songs in front of them!'

Lata loved to sport jeans

Lata loved to sport jeans

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'I kept thinking the bedroom door would open any minute and Didi Atya would step out...'

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Members of fan clubs of various leading actors, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vijay, also held prayers, wishing that the singer whose golden voice mesmerised generations for over five decades recover soon.

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'It's like he came on a Time Machine and left in the same vehicle. A fairytale ending, but not a happy one.'

Lata Mangeshkar Has Sung It All

Lata Mangeshkar Has Sung It All

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The haunting loneliness of Lag Ja Gale... the declaration of both love and war in the rebellious Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya... the song of freedom and aspiration in Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai... the naughtiness in love with Baahon Me Chale Aao...

The VOICE behind these AMAZING SONGS

The VOICE behind these AMAZING SONGS

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'You could be out of sight, out of mind but it may take just one song to bring you back and to let you know that your audience is still rooting for you.'

'Manna Dey was too humble for the glamorous Bollywood'

'Manna Dey was too humble for the glamorous Bollywood'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Rinki Roy Bhattacharya, daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy, feels Manna Dey never received the popularity Kishore Kumar or Mohammad Rafi had, as he was too humble for the glamorous world of Bollywood.

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'It got boring after a point.'

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"

Beauty queen to Insta star: 7 lessons from Priyanka

Beauty queen to Insta star: 7 lessons from Priyanka

Rediff.com17 May 2019

It is amazing how she used social media to network, inspire and give back to society while building an international career.

'It is such a beautiful song'

'It is such a beautiful song'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Theek nahi lagta, a song written by Lata Mangeshkar's favourite lyricist Gulzar, was believed to have been lost.

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.

Asha Bhosle to star in Bollywood film

Asha Bhosle to star in Bollywood film

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Renowned playback singer Asha Bhosle who has mesmerised generations with her singing prowess and versatility, is making her full-fledged debut as an actress in Hindi film 'Maaee'.

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

After the singer's son S P Charan performed the funeral rites amid Vedic chants by priests, 24 police personnel gave a gun salute and later the body was lowered into a deep pit and buried.

YOUR fave Manna Dey song? TELL US!

YOUR fave Manna Dey song? TELL US!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The legendary singer passed away on October 24.

'You will not see me fighting with anyone'

'You will not see me fighting with anyone'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Singer Shreya Ghosal talks about her show X Factor.

Lataji Remembered At BAFTAS

Lataji Remembered At BAFTAS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Dune with five BAFTAs was the night's big winner.

What are Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh up to?

What are Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh up to?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Saaho is one of the biggest films I have worked in.' 'Recently, we shot one of the biggest action sequences you will see in Indian cinema.'

National Awards: Ayushmann, Vicky share Best Actor

National Awards: Ayushmann, Vicky share Best Actor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.

YOUR fave Lata Mangeshkar song? TELL US!

YOUR fave Lata Mangeshkar song? TELL US!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

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Shamshad Begum's Top Ten Songs

Shamshad Begum's Top Ten Songs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Here are ten unforgettable Shamshad Begum gems in a tribute to a true talent.

The Superhits of Shamshad Begum

The Superhits of Shamshad Begum

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum, who mesmerised music lovers with her classic songs, died at her Mumbai residence from age-related ailments at 94.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

From polishing shoes to winning Indian Idol 11

From polishing shoes to winning Indian Idol 11

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'I was like a scattered necklace; Indian Idol put the pieces together.'

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with I&B Minister Manish Tewari pay tribute to the legendary singer.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

PeeCee, Farhan make music together

PeeCee, Farhan make music together

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

After releasing three singles from her debut music album, Priyanka Chopra makes her movie playback debut.

Manoj Kumar: Asha Bhosle songs will remain evergreen

Manoj Kumar: Asha Bhosle songs will remain evergreen

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Stars pay tribute to the singing doyen who celebrated her 79th birthday on September 8.