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Beloved for her honey-dripping voice in countless Bollywood hits, Shreya Ghoshal is no stranger to magic-making in the recording booth. But now, the National Award winner is eyeing a bolder leap:...
Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has immortalized her 'All Hearts Tour' through a stunning live album, now streaming via Sony Music India. Spanning over a year of sold-out shows in world-class...
Flashback to the groovy 70s: Zeenaat Aman drops a bombshell anecdote on Instagram about her breakthrough hit 'Dum Maro Dum.' The post, paired with a mesmerizing clip from Hare Rama Hare Krishna,...
Mumbai's music scene reveres the Mangeshkar sisters as icons who defined generations of Bollywood soundtracks. Lata Mangeshkar's ethereal voice set unparalleled standards, while Asha Bhosle brought...
The who’s who of Indian entertainment and politics converged at Mumbai's Shivaji Park for Asha Bhosle's final farewell. The iconic playback singer's state funeral, scheduled post-3 PM, drew tears and...
The world mourns the loss of Asha Bhosle, the playback singer whose voice defined Hindi cinema for decades. But stories from her early years paint a picture of pure mischief. Nicknamed 'Pehlwani,'...
The immortal voice of Asha Bhosle echoed through Bollywood for decades, but behind the glamour lay a life marked by bold choices in love and profound losses. At 92, her departure closed a chapter,...
The passing of Asha Bhosle on Sunday marks the end of an era, but her family's imprint on Indian music remains indelible. Housed in South Mumbai's Prabhukunj Apartments, the Bhosle-Mangeshkar clan...
Ustad Bismillah Khan, the Bharat Ratna recipient whose shehnai echoes remain immortal, was more than a musician – he was a beacon of cultural harmony. From his birthplace in Bihar to the ghats of...
Few voices in Indian cinema have matched the enduring appeal of Alka Yagnik. Rising in the 90s when Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle were unchallenged queens, she carved a niche with her honeyed tones...
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...
Love is in the air this Valentine's Week, and veteran singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya just made it sweeter. Posting a special unplugged video on Instagram Friday, he serenaded couples with 'Aapki...
In a revelation set to stun the nation, acclaimed songwriter Manoj Muntashir will disclose on Indian Idol that legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar once escaped an assassination bid via poisoned food....
The void left by Lata Mangeshkar, Bharat Ratna and melody queen, remains unfilled even years after her passing. Marking her punyatithi on February 6, Indian Idol became a poignant platform for...
February 6 marks the first death anniversary of the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, whose voice transcended languages and borders. Beyond her iconic Hindi and Marathi contributions, she lent her magical...
Few poets have wielded words like weapons against oppression and anthems of unity. Kavi Pradeep, the voice behind 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon,' turned simple lyrics into a national phenomenon that moved...
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 influence of KL Saigal on the giants of Indian music is immeasurable. Both Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar openly acknowledged Saigal as their 'guru'. Lata once mentioned that she started her...
The second teaser for Farhan Akhtar's film, '120 Bahadur,' has been unveiled on the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar. The teaser pays tribute to the courageous soldiers of the 1962 war and...
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...
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...
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...
Raj Khosla, a name synonymous with cinematic brilliance, is celebrated on his death anniversary. Manoj Kumar once marveled at Khosla's versatility, questioning how the director of suspense thrillers...
New Delhi: at a recent live performance in kolkata, music loverrs witnessed a soul-style as the Queen of Melodies and Soufful Singer, Shreya Ghoshal, Paid a Heartfelt Tributes to the Eastern...
In the wake of Asha Bhosle's tragic passing, a poignant story emerges from the heart of her Mumbai home. Sunam Salve, who toiled as her housekeeper for 40 years, describes the melody queen not as a...
Bollywood's soundtrack owes much to unsung heroes like lyricist Verma Malik, whose verses from the 70s and 80s refuse to fade. Whether it's the frenzy of a wedding baraat or the tenderness of...
The world mourned the loss of Lata Mangeshkar on February 6, 2022, but her voice endures as Hindi cinema's greatest gift. Spanning over seven decades, her career featured songs in over 38 languages,...
India pauses to honor the eternal Swar Kokila, Lata Mangeshkar, on her punyatithi. Political figures from across states took to social platforms to pay glowing tributes, highlighting how her...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress leader and former minister Vijay Wadettiwar on Thursday described the Mangeshkar family as a "gang of looters" that has never done any good for society. His critical...