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 …
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Hindi Film Songs
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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 wove tales …
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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.’ …
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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 tutelage. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …