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Mumbai-born Zubin Mehta, turning 88 on April 29, embodies the pinnacle of musical genius. Known worldwide as the 'Memory Conductor,' he directs full orchestras sans scores, reciting every beat and...
In a digital age dominated by fleeting trends, Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff stands out by cherishing the past. His latest Instagram stories served as a beautiful ode to three luminaries of Indian...
The annals of Hindustani classical music are rich with tales of mentorship and reverence, but none quite as heart-touching as Pandit Jasraj politely declining Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan's invitation...
Few voices in Indian cinema carry the weight of raw emotion like Rekha Bhardwaj's. Turning 62 on January 24, this powerhouse singer has woven her life story into every note, starting from an...
Kishore Kumar's singing was characterized by a unique blend of simplicity and complexity. While his songs might have seemed easier to sing compared to the likes of Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mahmood, and...
The guru-shishya parampara in Hindustani classical music is more than mentorship—it's a lifelong covenant of art and spirit. Padma Shri Shanti Hiranand's narrative with her guru, the iconic Begum...