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When Yogesh Gaur breathed his last on 29 May 2020, Hindi film music lost one of its gentlest voices. The 77-year-old lyricist had arrived in Mumbai as a teenager chasing steady employment, yet within...
Hindi film music owes much to lyricists who turned ordinary moments into poetry. Yogesh, born in Lucknow on March 19, 1943, stood out for his unpretentious style. He didn't chase complexity; instead,...
Every March 8 brings dual celebrations: International Women's Day honoring women's strides and the jayanti of Sahir Ludhianvi, the poet who immortalized Hindi film's soul-stirring lyrics. His pen...
Mumbai's airwaves were forever changed in 1972 when Shor hit theaters. Amid Manoj Kumar's patriotic drama, one song stole the spotlight: 'Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, Maujon Ki Ravani Hai.' This wasn't just...
Ravi, the melody maestro of Bollywood, rose from rags to redefine film music. Born Ravi Shankar Sharma in 1926 Delhi, he absorbed classical essence from paternal bhajans, bypassing traditional...
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...
February 23, Mumbai: Bollywood's romantic anthems of the 80s and 90s owe much to one man's lyrical genius. Sameer Anjaan, turning 68 tomorrow, crafted words that immortalized love stories for the...
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...
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...