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MUMBAI-Music composer and producer Abhijit Vaghani, known for his work on several Bollywood songs over a 27-year career, has backed the Indian music industry's practice of paying artists upfront rather than providing long-term royalty income, saying the system suits the

MUMBAI-Rapper Raftaar, known for songs such as 'Morni', 'Dhakad', 'Ghana Kasoota' and 'Bandook Meri Laila', has said hip-hop has always been the voice of people from the streets. Raftaar has created the reality series 'Legacy' in association with rapper KR$NA and

MUMBAI-Music composer Amaal Mallik has said he fought the Hindi film music industry system alone more than a decade ago without receiving support, amid the ongoing controversy over alleged non-payment of dues to music composer Tanishk Bagchi. He shared a picture

MUMBAI-Yash Raj Films (YRF) has responded to music composer Tanishk Bagchi's allegation that he was not paid the royalty due for the title track of the blockbuster film 'Saiyaara', saying the song was a collaborative effort and that royalties have

CHENNAI-Music director G V Prakash Kumar, who won his third National Film Award for Best Background Score for director Rajkumar Periasamy's 'Amaran', has dedicated the prestigious honor to his fans, saying the award belongs to them as much as it

India-West News Desk BELLFLOWER, CA - Spring Nectar Foundation, led by Rose Muralikrishnan, will present two back-to-back live musical concerts at the Bristol Civic Auditorium in Bellflower on Saturday, August 8, with net proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. The charity fundraiser

MUMBAI- Singer Sunidhi Chauhan revealed why she walked away from reality shows during a candid conversation with veteran actor and host Shekhar Suman on the chat show 'Shekhar Tonite'. During the episode, Suman pointed out that Sunidhi was no longer seen judging

MUMBAI - Singer Guru Randhawa on his latest track “Six,” said the attempt was to bring together hip-hop culture with authentic Punjabi influences. He said while he has always been drawn to hip-hop, he wanted to create a sound that reflects

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - More than three decades after it helped shape the Indian fusion music movement, 'Colonial Cousins' has found a new role as a symbol of India's cultural outreach. During his official visit to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-Legendary playback singer S. Janaki, whose timeless melodies gave voice to love, longing, devotion and nostalgia for generations of listeners, passed away at a private hospital in Mysore on July 11. She was 88. Her granddaughter announced the veteran singer's demise

MUMBAI-Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has welcomed National Award-winning singer Sonu Nigam to his studio to record a track for the upcoming film 'Batwara 1947' and praised the singer's voice in a social media post. Rahman shared his excitement after Sonu recorded

MUMBAI-Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has paid tribute to late music mogul and T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, remembering him as a mentor, brother and guiding light whose legacy "lives on in every melody." Sanu shared a throwback picture of himself with

MUMBAI-Singer and former Member of Parliament Hans Raj Hans is returning to music after a gap of more than a decade, saying he stepped away from the entertainment industry to pursue politics before being encouraged by friends to sing again. "I

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- Composer and philanthropist A.R. Rahman has been honored with the Golden Plate Award by the American Academy of Achievement. The accolade was presented by renowned filmmaker Peter Jackson during the 56th International Achievement Summit at the

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The U.S. Men’s National Team is off to a historic start at the 2026 World Cup, winning its first two group matches since 1930. But they’ve also claimed an unexpected hit: John Denver’s "Take Me Home,

MUMBAI -Veteran actress Leena Chandavarkar, also known for being legendary singer Kishore Kumar's wife, shared an unknown fact about the stalwart singer and his love for ‘paan’ but being against tobacco, ‘chuna’ and all other ingredients of the ideal post

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA –The San Jose Civic Center on June 26 was transformed into a powerhouse of energy and community spirit as thousands of music lovers gathered for a sold-out, unforgettable evening with sensational music composer, singer, performer,

MUMBAI- Veteran playback singer Sudesh Bhosale fondly remembered legendary music composer Rahul Dev Burman, recalling that the iconic composer gave him his first playback singing break in the Hindi film industry. Sharing a series of rare throwback photographs on social media,

MUMBAI-Music composer Amaal Mallik has revealed that he is dealing with health issues caused by overexertion and sleepless nights as he works to complete his upcoming song. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Amaal shared a health update, saying he has been

MUMBAI- Singer Arijit Singh has joined forces with singer-songwriter Aryaan Arora for 'Meant To Be (Sajni)', released by T-Series. The official music video for 'Meant To Be (Sajni)' was filmed in New York City and features Aryaan Arora alongside Tavi Gandhi. Recalling his

MUMBAI-Padma Shri awardee singer-composer Adnan Sami has released the deluxe version of his recent hit single 'Lipstick', offering listeners a softer and more soulful interpretation of the track. Released by Zee Music Company, the new version reimagines the original song, which

MUMBAI — Legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik expressed gratitude after receiving the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sharing a photograph from the ceremony on social media, Alka described the recognition as

MUMBAI- Blending traditional qawwali elements with contemporary sounds, Stebin Ben's new track 'Saadgi' explores themes of love, devotion and heartfelt longing. Along with lending his voice to the song, Stebin Ben also features in the music video directed by Arjun Mukherjee

MUMBAI — Singers Yasser Desai and Neeti Mohan have teamed up for the recreated version of 'Teri Umeed… Aaj Bhi', a song that blends nostalgia with a contemporary sound for a new generation of listeners. Released on June 21, 'Teri Umeed…

MUMBAI-Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman has released the soundtrack for critically acclaimed Arabic psychological fantasy-thriller ‘Baab’, marking his first-ever collaboration on an Arabic-language film. Directed by Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, the soundtrack was released on June 19 across major streaming

MUMBAI-Singer and 'Indian Idol' Season 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant says lending his voice to film heroes is one of the most exciting aspects of playback singing as he prepares for the release of a song from the upcoming Marathi film

MUMBAI- Singer Sukhwinder Singh has revealed why he continues to practice the opening alaap of the hit song 'Dard-E-Disco' from the 2007 Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Om Shanti Om' before performing it on stage. On 'Indian Idol', Sukhwinder recalled that 'Dard-E-Disco' was the

MUMBAI – Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has described the music album of his film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' as a celebration of Punjab’s rich musical heritage, highlighting how the soundtrack draws from the region’s folk traditions and Western musical influences of the

MUMBAI-Singer Mohit Chauhan has opened up about his latest song 'Kaun Hai Woh', saying its sense of mystery and vulnerability drew him to the track. Sharing his thoughts on the song, Chauhan said he felt a strong connection to its mood

MUMBAI - One of the most iconic heartbreak songs in Hindi cinema, ‘Tadap Tadap Ke’ from filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, was originally not composed for the blockbuster film, music composer Ismail Darbar revealed. Darbar said the

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Alka Yagnik has returned to recording with 'Apna Chehra Dikha', her first new song in nearly a decade. Presented by T-Series, the romantic ballad sees Yagnik collaborate with singer-songwriter The Rish (Rishabh Kant). The song explores themes of

MUMBAI – Legendary Los Angeles rock band Guns N' Roses will return to India in November 2026, with first-ever performances in Bengaluru and Guwahati. The band is scheduled to perform in Bengaluru on November 14, 2026, and in Guwahati on November

MUMBAI – Bollywood singer Jasmine Sandlas, known for hits such as “Shararat,” “Illegal Weapon,” and “Main Aur Tu,” has embraced self-love, saying she had to become her own “dream girl” before she could become one for her fans. Sandlas shared a

Picture Credit - Instagram India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, along with his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, have achieved a major milestone in their musical journey, officially taking possession of their personalized, engraved Grammy

MUMBAI - Music composers Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya of the popular duo Sachin–Jigar believe Indian music has the potential to reach global audiences while retaining its distinct identity. Promoting their latest film album, 'Chand Mera Dil', the duo reflected on

Mumbai- Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman paid tribute to India's armed forces personnel during a special musical event at the Attari Border on June 7. The event, titled 'Jai Ho – A Musical Salute to the Bravehearts', was

MUMBAI — Acclaimed playback singer Sonu Nigam on June 5 revisited one of the earliest chapters of his musical journey, sharing memories from the recording of 'Mohabbat Ki Qeemat Ada Hum Karenge' from the 1993 film 'Bewafa Sanam'. Taking to Instagram,

MUMBAI- Two decades after defining India's early pop music scene, the music catalogue of VIVA, the country's first pop girl band, is now available on major audio streaming platforms through a collaboration with KaanPhod and JioStar. VIVA was originally formed as

MUMBAI -Veteran actress and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Hema Malini is set to make her live singing debut during 'The Dream Girl's Diamond Jubilee Concert', a charity event being organized in support of the Cine & TV Artistes'

MUMBAI- Legendary playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, whose career spanned more than seven decades and whose songs captivated generations of listeners across India and beyond, passed away in Mumbai on May 31 at the age of 89. Her final rites were held

MUMBAI-Acclaimed singers Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam and Shaan are set to come together for ‘ANANDAM – The Symphony of Devotion’, an immersive Bhakti music experience scheduled to take place in Mumbai on June 27. Conceptualized by music composer and singer Shankar

MUMBAI- Music composer Anu Malik has responded to the ongoing comparisons between actors Salman Khan and Varun Dhawan following the release of the recreated version of 'Chunari Chunari' for the upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. The debate gained attention

MUMBAI -Veteran actress Asha Parekh recalled how legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar once described ‘Suno Sajna’ from the Dharmendra-starrer ‘Aaye Din Bahar Ke’ as one of the most difficult songs she had ever sung. Speaking on the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’,

LOS ANGELES, CA – Indian American singer and songwriter Jasmine Sandlas has announced her first India arena tour, titled ‘The Dream Girl India Tour,’ scheduled across multiple cities in July and August this year. Known for chartbusters such as ‘Jaiye Sajna,’

MUMBAI- Singer Raghav Chaitanya has defended music composer Pritam amid plagiarism allegations surrounding the song ‘Mashooqa’ from the upcoming film ‘Cocktail 2’. The controversy began after social media users claimed that ‘Mashooqa’ resembled the 1993 Italian song ‘Se So Arrubate A Nonna’ by Italian duo

MUMBAI -Popular rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh on May 20 revealed that he had created the beats for his song “Payal”, featuring actress Nora Fatehi, back in 2007 before finally using them in 2024. Honey Singh, whose real name is Hirdesh

MUMBAI- Actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana reflected on his early struggles in the entertainment industry after performing on the singing reality show Indian Idol, recalling that he had once faced rejection on the same stage. The 'Dream Girl' actor performed the reprised version of

MUMBAI- Rapper Kanye West’s concert in India has been cancelled following security concerns and advisories issued by India amid a high-alert situation in the national capital. On May 15, the organizers of the event shared a statement on Instagram, “We are

MUMBAI- Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad has released his new single ‘Blush’, the first track from his upcoming album ‘Full Moon Chamber’, which is scheduled for release on July 10 through Atlantic Records. Kuhad said, “It's that heady feeling of infatuation that comes with meeting somebody