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CHENNAI - Music director Anirudh Ravichander is set to marry Kavya Maran, daughter of Sun Group Chairman Kalanidhi Maran and owner of the IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad, with their wedding reception scheduled to be held in Chennai on November 21. The

LOS ANGELES, CA - Shreya Ghoshal has joined the Recording Academy as an official voting member for the Grammy Awards, giving her a role in the process of recognizing music from across genres and countries. Ghoshal recently took part in a

MUMBAI-Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has paid tribute to British Bhangra singer and composer Nirmal Kumar Pounj, remembering him as an unsung hero of the pioneering British Bhangra scene of the 1980s and crediting his iconic song ‘Us Pardes’ with inspiring her

MUMBAI-Singer Palash Sen has fondly recalled meeting Canadian rock star Bryan Adams at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, in the summer of 2000, remembering him as one of the kindest people he had met. Sen shared a picture of

India-West News Desk MUMBAI-Arijit Singh’s ‘Phir Se’ and several other tracks from ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ have been submitted for consideration in multiple categories at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards. Singh shared the news on Instagram, thanking listeners for their support. The song

MUMBAI-Singer Darshan Raval says his new song ‘Jaane Kis Mod Pe’ captures the anticipation of reconnecting with people and places that once held a special place in one’s life. The track, from the upcoming film ‘Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar’, features music

MUMBAI-Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has reunited with fellow singer Sonu Nigam for the romantic track ‘Tujh Mein Basi Meri Jaan’ from the upcoming film ‘Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam’, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. Ghoshal said the song

MUMBAI- Gujarati singer Ishani Dave has released her Garba track ‘Ghor Andhari’, a devotional song celebrating Ambe Maa and the traditions of Navratri. The song blends Gujarati folk traditions with devotional themes and vibrant Garba rhythms, seeking to preserve the festival’s

AHMEDABAD-The Gujarat Cricket Association, which manages the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, received a bomb threat email on October 7 while an India Under-19-Australia Under-19 match was being played at the venue. The email also threatened a blast during singer

MUMBAI-Known for hits such as “Bulla Ki Jaana”, “Tere Bin”, “Challa” and “Heer”, singer-songwriter Rabbi Shergill, who a decade ago said that art was slowly losing space to entertainment, feels little has changed and that there is “a little less

MUMBAI-Playback singer Arijit Singh, who has completed two decades in the music industry, has announced a nine-city, stadium-scale India tour from January to May 2027 to celebrate his 20 years in music. The tour will cover Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru,

MUMBAI-Singer Jasmine Sandlas has opened up about the musical legacy she hopes to leave behind, saying she wants her songs to be associated with love even years after she is gone. In a recent Instagram post, the 'Dhurandhar' singer said she

MUMBAI-The makers of 'Main Na Raha Mera' have unveiled a soulful track titled 'Shayad', featuring Adhyayan Suman and Divita Rai, with singer Rekha Bhardwaj lending her voice to the song. Composed by Rahul Nair and written by Dev Pandey, the song

MUMBAI-After 'Tera Yaar Hoon Main', singer Arijit Singh has reunited with composer Rochak Kohli, lyricist Kumaar and filmmaker Luv Ranjan for 'Purane Din', a new track from the upcoming drama 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar'. Composed by Rochak Kohli and penned by

MUMBAI-Sarod maestro Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan has described his latest collaboration with Grammy-nominated musician Krishna Das, featuring Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, as a humble offering towards peace and compassion. The track, 'Om Mani Padme Hum', features Krishna Das

MUMBAI-Singer and composer Thomson Andrews has reunited with music composer Pritam for ‘Rangiyara’, a track from Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer ‘Haiwaan’, directed by filmmaker Priyadarshan. Andrews said he particularly values the trust Pritam places in the artists he works

MUMBAI- Music composer Shankar Mahadevan has shared an interesting anecdote about the title track of the iconic film 'Dil Chahta Hai', revealing that despite 21 mixes of the song, its original rough mix made it to the final cut. Mahadevan, along

MUMBAI-Garba singer Falguni Pathak has released a new one-hour, non-stop Garba musical titled 'Garba Nights with Falguni Pathak' ahead of Navratri. "Garba has always been about coming together, celebrating and losing yourself in music and devotion," Pathak said. "With 'Garba Nights with

MUMBAI- Singer Tulsi Kumar has released her latest track 'Raanjha Ve', a chill Afro-pop song that blends contemporary Afro-inspired grooves with an Indian melodic touch while exploring separation, longing and the complicated process of letting go. Composed by Abhijeet Srivastava, the

By Arun Perunkolam I never set out to become a Carnatic whistling artist. My earliest memory of whistling Carnatic music goes back to seventh standard, when I was learning vocal music from my first guru, Smt. Suguna. I vaguely remember working on

MUMBAI-Singer Shaan has paid a musical tribute to his late friend and Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, dedicating a new song to him on the first anniversary of his death. Shaan shared a video on social media featuring visuals of Zubeen

MUMBAI-Independent artist Sargam Vaish has accused the makers of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer 'Vvan' of using a section of his song ‘Aigiri Nandini’ without his permission in the film’s recently released trailer. In a video posted on his official Instagram

By Fatema Baldiwala There is something beautiful about watching tradition reinvent itself. For Aashray Harishankar, music is not simply something he inherited from his family. He has taken it apart, experimented with it, and rebuilt it in his own language. His musical

MUMBAI- Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan’s wife, Subhalakshmi Borooah Khan, is making her vocal debut with the album ‘Chants for Unity’. “I am especially delighted that my wife, Subhalakshmi Borooah Khan, makes her vocal debut with this album,” Amjad Ali Khan

CHENNAI-Actress Rashmika Mandanna will play legendary Carnatic singer and Bharat Ratna awardee M S Subbulakshmi in her upcoming biopic, which was launched at the Music Academy in Chennai on September 16 as part of celebrations marking her 110th birth anniversary. The

TORONTO- Shreya Ghoshal, speaking about her recent Toronto concert, said the overwhelming response from the audience left her emotional and grateful. She posted that it was a night she would cherish for a long time and thanked the audience for turning

NEW DELHI-Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim brought an unexpected musical moment to the BRICS dinner, singing a Kishore Kumar classic as leaders and dignitaries gathered for the summit. Seated at the dinner with a pianist providing the melody, Anwar sang “Khwab

MUMBAI- Singer Kailash Kher has opened up about his approach to music and why he has never felt the need to chase changing market trends. Talking about his latest track, ‘Tham Jaa’, the singer emphasized the importance of staying authentic to

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Chicago-based artist Sufiro has released her debut single, “Alchemy,” blending Sufi musical heritage with contemporary alt-pop and rock. Released August 21, the song is built around the rabab, an instrument with more than 2,000 years of

MUMBAI-Director and choreographer Farah Khan has revealed that Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman originally composed the 'Masakali' track for her film 'Om Shanti Om'. Farah recently visited the farmhouse of music director Vishal Dadlani for her YouTube vlog, where the two spoke

MUMBAI — Actors Shaheer Sheikh and Natasha Bharadwaj have come together for the new romantic single ‘Koi Aisi Chahiye’, crooned by playback singers Palak Muchhal and Arghyadeep Ghosh. Composed by Meet Bros, the soulful track features lyrics by Meet Bros in

MUMBAI — Playback singer Jubin Nautiyal has described ‘Samjho Na’, his song from the upcoming Sidharth Malhotra-starrer 'The Vvaan - Force of the Forrest', as a track that captures the “beautiful innocence” and emotion of love. The music video features Sidharth

MUMBAI – Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s son Hrehaan Roshan has opened up about the inspiration behind his debut single, ‘This Heavenly Place’, revealing that he wrote the song in 2024. Hrehaan, who has stepped into the music world as an independent singer-songwriter and

MUMBAI - Mumbai-based indie band ‘Last Minute India’ has released its new single 'Udd Chale', which explores heartbreak and the gradual changes that can cause a relationship to drift apart. Instead of focusing on an abrupt ending, 'Udd Chale' looks at

MUMBAI-Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have parted ways five months after reportedly getting married. On August 31, Badshah and Isha announced their separation in a joint social media statement, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship. Badshah

MUMBAI-Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan recalled how veteran actress Tabassum played a significant role in shaping her early musical journey by bringing her to Mumbai and introducing her to legendary composer Kalyanji of the music duo Kalyanji-Anandji. Sunidhi talked about her childhood

MUMBAI-Singer Javed Ali said lending his voice to ‘Siya Ram’ from the upcoming film ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’, has deepened his connection with devotional music and strengthened his desire to explore the genre further. Javed Ali, who has sung the Hindi

MUMBAI-Music composer and singer Akhil Sachdeva, who composed the song 'Piya Ghar Aaya - Homecoming' for the recently released Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Awarapan 2', has praised legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh for his extraordinary ability to command an audience during live

MUMBAI-Actress Shazahn Padamsee, who has released her debut single ‘Raatan Kaaliyan’, has said that the song traces the evolution of her understanding of love. Padamsee is exploring a new facet of her artistry as she makes her singing debut with her

MUMBAI-Haryanvi brother duo Banjaare are consistently breaking regional barriers with the success of their songs 'Bairan' and 'Barsaat'. Their latest release, 'Barsaat', is receiving love from music listeners in India and is also making its presence felt across global music platforms

MUMBAI-Singer Benny Dayal has opened up about the inspiration behind his new Tamil single ‘Yaaro Neeyo’, saying he wanted to create a song that felt “honest, intimate and timeless.” “As an artist, we tend to express emotions that are hard to

A.R. Rahman Leading Search For Next Singing Sensation MUMBAI-Music maestro A.R. Rahman is set to lead the search for the next Tamil singing sensation with 'Tamil Idol', as auditions open across Tamil Nadu. The statewide talent hunt aims to discover promising voices

MUMBAI- Ace singer Hariharan recently gave fans a glimpse of his attempt to decode Gen Z lingo, admitting that he may have spent “a little too much time” trying to understand the new generation's language. In a video shared on his

MUMBAI-Composer-singer Salim Merchant celebrated 30 years of friendship with fellow musicians Sonu Nigam and Shaan, sharing a nostalgic post on social media to mark the milestone. Salim shared a picture in a joint social media post with his brother and musical

MUMBAI-Playback singer Adnan Sami, who has released his latest single 'Ishq Tamasha', says emotions such as love, longing, heartbreak, joy, sadness and anger each have their own language, with the song exploring feelings that often go beyond words. The music video

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Sonu Nigam will bring his celebrated voice to one of Hollywood’s most iconic stages on August 30, when Sankara Eye Foundation, USA presents ‘Sonu Nigam Revolution’ at the Dolby Theatre. The evening promises an expansive

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Multidisciplinary artist Malvika Sheth released 'Ear Candy' on August 5, the lead single from her forthcoming debut album. Sheth, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, said the album has been conceived as a connected narrative rather than a collection

MUMBAI-Playback singer Sonu Nigam has revealed that although he was a romantic person who wanted to enjoy college life, he chose to focus on his career after following his father's advice to work hard early in life. Nigam made the remarks

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - A sold-out audience at Seattle's Royal Room arrived expecting an evening of timeless Hindi melodies. Instead, they were immersed in the life of one of Indian cinema's most beloved legends through a blend of live

MUMBAI-Actors Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee and Varun Sharma have teamed up for the friendship anthem 'Kahaan' ahead of International Friendship Day. Bringing together three close friends from the film industry, the song celebrates friendship, nostalgia and brotherhood. For Aparshakti, the song