When one of the most adored voices of India decided to hang up his boots as far as playback singing is concerned, fans and fraternity went in a tizzy. Sukanya Verma tells you why.
A R Rahman: 'I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices.'
From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.
This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.
On Mani Ratnam's birthday on June 2, Subhash K Jha lists memorable Rahman songs in Mani movies.
We continue to celebrate the Thalaiva's 75th birthday with Divya Nair's premiere playlist that celebrates his magnetic swag, emotion and larger-than-life persona.
As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.
The fact that a major studio put out a silent film starring some of the biggest names in the industry in these concerning times for the film business is the one big takeaway from Gandhi Talks, notes Arjun Menon.
'What if a ring had gotten stolen, or a gem had fallen? There were uncut diamonds, rubies and emeralds. And the security from the jewellery shop came to watch the shoot.'
Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid gets a boost from legendary Indian music composer A R Rahman, who has come out in support of her 'vision for an equitable world', and recording some of his popular songs like 'Jai Ho' to inspire Indian American voters.
Khatija Rahman wed sound engineer Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed on May 5.
'The audience has accepted Tere Ishk Mein with all its flaws. My film doesn't need any other validation.'
'What do you think... those working in the film industry are illiterate people? Why don't you go and work with Bimal Roy?'
Composer Sidhant Bhatia, singer Raja Kumari, singer-producer Raghav Mehta and mixing engineer Deepak PA talk about Sounds of Kumbha, which is shortlisted for the Grammys in the Best Global Music Album category.
The maestro is all set to launch Secret Mountain, an AI-powered band on the Metaverse.
A look at the interesting movie releases lined up for November.
We look at the longest Hindi movies through the years, and interestingly, most of them have done well.
'They are as layered and complicated as life itself.' 'There is love, but there is also pain and fire.'
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.
Sania Mirza is breaking stereotypes and busting moves in her latest Instagram reel.
'I can't wait to show the series in India.'
'You can't compare A R Rahman to any human being.' 'He's so amazing! I can't believe humans can be that pure and good.'
Silent it may aim to be, but Ufff Yeh Siyapaa is as headache-inducing as an out-of-tune brass band, sigh Deepa Gahlot.
Benedict Princy Peter shares her memories of her meeting with the maestro.
Reader Uday Mane share his memories of his meeting with the musician.
Reader Nitin Khera shares his memories of the music composer when they met in Glasgow.
Reader Jaydeb Datta has sent us this photogarph of the maestro.
Kartik buys a Lamborghini Urus for Rs 4.5 crore!
September is going to be an exciting month in theatres.
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is extra special for India.
'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'
'Look at the amazing combination of you coming from Punjab, me coming from Chennai, and we are making a Marathi film.'
After all, she was working with three legends -- Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam and A R Rahman.
Diwan Arun Nanda, founder of Rediffusion and one of India's last great admen, changed the industry with memorable campaigns, political ads, and a rare mix of sharp strategy and creativity.
'Since when have our concert audiences become so intolerant?' the legend asks Subhash K Jha.
Reader Assad Khattal has sent us a photograph with a star
Bollywood stars added glamour to the second edition of MAMI Select, held in Mumbai on April 15.
