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Gautam Adani, the powerhouse behind Adani Group, led the chorus of sorrow following the death of playback singing icon Asha Bhosle. In a poignant X post, he evoked the timeless lines from 'Abhi Na...
In a move that has delighted both fans and music lovers, Salman Khan on Thursday unveiled the soul-stirring track ‘Main Hoon’ from his forthcoming war drama ‘Maatrubhoomi: May We Rest in Peace’. Shot...
Mumbai, May 24. Veteran singer Khan Saab recently shared his thoughts on why classic Bollywood songs continue to dominate playlists across generations. In an exclusive interview, he described old...
Veteran music director Ram Laxman, whose real name was Vijay Kashinath Patil, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with his soul-stirring compositions for Rajshree Productions. He passed away on...
In an era where Bollywood's musical heritage shines brightest through its legends, Subhash Ghai has stepped forward to honor Pyarelal Sharma, the surviving pillar of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo. The...
In a candid conversation with IANS from Mumbai, celebrated qawwal and musician Mujtaba Aziz Naza dissected the tech-driven changes in music, underscoring that while AI is a tool, it falls short of...
The Shankar-Jaikishan duo wasn't just a musical partnership; it was Bollywood's soundtrack for romance and rebellion. From dusty theatre stages to RK Studios, their journey was epic—until ego, loss,...
Shravan Rathod, the melodic heart of Nadeem-Shravan, transformed Hindi cinema's soundscape during the 90s golden age. His demise on April 22, 2021, at 66, due to COVID-related issues, robbed...
The recording studios of 1980s Bollywood often witnessed magic, but the session for Umrao Jaan's iconic 'In Aankhon Ki Masti' was laced with high stakes and heartfelt drama. Asha Bhosle, the voice...
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has joined the chorus of celebrities mourning the passing of playback singing legend Asha Bhosle. In an emotional X post, he shared personal memories, hailing her as the...
The demise of playback icon Asha Bhosle triggered an outpouring of condolences from India's political heavyweights Sunday. Described unanimously as a catastrophic loss to the music fraternity, her...
The Indian entertainment industry has lost one of its brightest stars. Asha Bhosle, the iconic singer known for her vast repertoire, passed away at 92 after a prolonged illness. Confirmations came...
Mumbai's music scene owes much to Salim Merchant, the powerhouse vocalist behind hits like 'Ishq Wala Love' and 'Shukran Allah.' But his story begins at home. On March 3, in the heart of the city,...
Raj Kapoor, the eternal dreamer of Indian cinema, had a knack for spotting raw talent, but even he tested the limits of patience with composer Ravindra Jain. What began as a young musician's...
Picture this: Amid the somber shadows of the India-China conflict, a young voice rises, singing 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' with such purity that strangers dig into their pockets for 51 rupees as a...
At the launch of his album 'Jaan Meri' in Mumbai, veteran playback singer Hariharan took a trip down memory lane, honoring the incomparable R.D. Burman – Pancham Da. The event turned into a tribute,...
The tradition of celebrity singers gracing weddings has long divided opinions in Indian music circles. Is it a fan's ultimate delight or a compromise on artistic dignity? Legendary playback singer...
Bappi Lahiri, fondly known as the Disco King, transformed Bollywood's soundscape with his electrifying disco beats. His music didn't just play—it ignited dance floors, blending Western pop with...
The music world is reeling from Arijit Singh's bold move to quit playback singing, prompting a wave of responses from celebrities and fans alike. Babul Supriyo and Shan, two prominent voices, have...
In a refreshing stand against nepotism, singer-composer Vishal Dadlani has drawn a hard line for newcomers in music. His latest Instagram rant targets those leveraging ministerial influence for...
In a heartfelt tribute to the Nightingale of India, veteran music director Uttam Singh received the Swarnim Dhrohar Lata Mangeshkar Puraskar. The ceremony, shifted to February 7 in Raipur due to...
The announcement of Arijit Singh bowing out of playback singing has sent shockwaves through India's music fraternity, prompting an outpouring of admiration. Joining the chorus with Shreya Ghoshal and...
Mumbai's music scene is buzzing after Arijit Singh, the voice behind countless Bollywood hits, declared he will no longer sing for films. This personal choice has been met with applause from fellow...
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Indian music industry, Arijit Singh declared he will no longer take on new playback singing gigs. This bombshell has sparked widespread reactions, with...
Singer Shaan has firmly stood by AR Rahman's assertion that music lacks any communal dimension, amid growing backlash. The Mozart of Madras' bold claim has ignited a firestorm, with detractors...
Addressing the growing speculation about AR Rahman's perceived absence from big-budget Hindi films, lyricist Sameer Anjan has offered a robust explanation. He noted that Rahman's global stature...
Get ready for a musical explosion! Amaal Mallik and Shahbaz Badesha are all set to unleash their collaborative single 'Fame Dekh' on a specific date that's got everyone talking. This powerhouse...
From the cradle of musical royalty comes a voice that's impossible to ignore. Pyarelal's nephew, trained rigorously since he was just seven years old, has exploded onto the scene with his mesmerizing...
The highly anticipated track 'Shehar Tere' from Manish Malhotra's directorial debut, 'Gustaakh Ishq,' has officially dropped, immersing listeners in the profound emotions of longing and desire. This...
TV9 is preparing to make the Navratri festival even more special this year. Like every year, the magic of devotion and music is going to captivate the audience. Distinguished personalities, including...
The TV9 Festival of India 2025, an annual celebration, is gearing up to immerse viewers in a world of devotion and music during the Navratri festival. The event will feature performances by prominent...
Amitabh Bachchan shared fond memories of the talented composer Aadesh Shrivastava, highlighting their close bond and collaborative musical sessions. Bachchan expressed his sorrow over Shrivastava's...
On the death anniversary of the celebrated composer Kalyanji, a retrospective of some of the most memorable hits from the iconic duo Kalyanji-Anandji is presented. Their timeless music continues to...
The iconic partnership between Naushad and Lata Mangeshkar, responsible for memorable musical scores like those in *Mughal-e-Azam*, *Mother India*, *Baiju Bawra*, and *Amar*, concluded with the 1995...
India is celebrating 79 years of independence. This is a moment of joy. The country gained freedom after a long struggle and the sacrifices of lakhs of soldiers. It is a day when every citizen of the...
The author recalls asking Lata Mangeshkar every Raksha Bandhan if he was her favorite brother. Her response, with a laugh, was always that her brother Hridaynath came first. Lata Mangeshkar wasn't...
Songs celebrating friendship are deeply ingrained in Indian cinema, making it challenging to pinpoint the origin of 'dosti' (friendship) in relation to 'dosti ke gaane' (friendship songs). In recent...
Madan Mohan's musical legacy extends far beyond the realm of ghazals, encompassing love songs, bhajans, and patriotic anthems that have stood the test of time. He transcends the label of a gifted...
Few songs capture the spirit of rebellion like 'O Womaniya, A-ha Womaniya' from Gangs of Wasseypur. Composed by Sneha Khanwalkar, this track shattered conventions in Indian cinema's music scene,...
Imagine staring at four pages of dense lyrics that read like prose, with no stops or breaths allowed. That was Shankar Mahadevan's reality when he first tackled 'Breathless,' the song that launched...