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MUMBAI, (IANS) - His spell as one of the Hindi films' foremost playback singers is well-known, lending his unforgettable voice to at least three generations of heroes, but Mukesh's impact was also seen in a landmark achievement beyond the film

By REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA – It’s all in the name: Rythum Shastri. The 23-year-old Indian artist, whose repertoire spans Bollywood, ghazals, Sufi songs, and Indian classical music, embodies a unique ability to transcend genre boundaries, captivating audiences with every

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Playback singer Rekha Bhardwaj, who is known for tracks such as ‘Phir Le Aya Dil’, ‘Namak Ishq Ka’, and ‘Kabira’, among others, has recently released her new song titled ‘Kitna Aasaan’. The veteran singer said the track reflects

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Playback singer Falguni Pathak, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her recent track 'Rangaara', spoke about her experience of singing a rap song for the first time. For 'Rangaara', she has collaborated with music composer

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Among the pioneers of Hindi film music and playback singing, Anil Biswas is now largely forgotten since his last film came out six decades ago. However, his legacy includes giving breaks to and grooming several future

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Singer Khatija Rahman, daughter of composer A.R. Rahman, has admitted that the online controversy arising after she decided to wear the Hijab did affect her mental state at that time and handling loads of unsolicited advice

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer Jigar Saraiya, who has launched his new track ‘Diamond Ni’, shared that he is committed to making Gujarati music global, and this fusion allowed us to experiment and create something truly unique. Blending the rich textures of

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Playback singer Jubin Nautiyal released his latest song, 'Zor Ki Barsaat Hui', on July 15. The track is a monsoon anthem and has been composed by Rochak Kohli with lyrics by Gurpreet Saini. ‘Zor Ki Barsaat Hui’ is the

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Legendary singer Hariharan, who recently released his new song ‘Aisa Lag Raha Hain’, said that the track portrays the magic of finding true love. The track describes how life feels more special when someone looks at you with

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Kumar Sanu, renowned for his enchanting voice and distinctive style imbued with smoothness and emotional depth, passionately advocates for reviving the flavor of 90s music. Kumar Sanu said that those years encapsulated a magical essence that deserves to

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Rapper Naezy, a contestant on 'Bigg Boss OTT 3', made the surprising revelation that he has never dated anyone. On the show, Naezy, whose real name is Naved Shaikh, shared with fellow contestant Sana Makbul that he

MUMBAI, (ANI) - Kailash Kher, a celebrated singer who has impacted the music industry with his unique Sufi-inspired style. Here are five of his most iconic songs that have redefined Sufi music for modern listeners. Teri Deewani ‘Teri Deewani’ is one of

NEW DELHI - The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is launching first-of-its-kind MS and PhD programs in music and musiopathy. The programs are research-based, aimed at producing highly skilled professionals and researchers who can contribute meaningfully to the development and

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – In the never ending celebrations that have been the hallmark of the latest Ambani wedding – Anant and Radhika this time - Canadian pop star Justin Bieber was reportedly paid at least $10 million for the

MUMBAI (ANI) - Singer Sunidhi Chauhan's latest release, 'Leta Jaijo Re', takes listeners on a musical journey through Rajasthan. Collaborating with Shashwat Sachdev, the Manganiyar community, and the Kawa Brass Band, the song spans the dunes of Rajasthan. This 26-artist

MUMBAI (ANI) - Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad has come up with his latest English track, 'I'm Someone New'. Taking to Instagram, Prateek treated fans with the song video and captioned it, "Straight from the I'm Someone New OUT NOW!" Prateek recently embarked on

MUMBAI, (IANS) - National Award-winning playback singer Rekha Bhardwaj, who has lent her voice to the recently released track 'Nikat' from the upcoming movie 'Kill', has described it as a source of nourishment. 'Nikat' is the second song from the film,

MUMBAI (ANI) - Veteran singer Usha Uthup has dropped her own rendition of the song 'Tilasmi Bahein' from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.' The makers share her version of the song on social media with a caption that

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer A. R. Rahman’s documentary 'Headhunting to Beatboxing', which is directed by Rohit Gupta, is set to have its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 in Australia. 'Headhunting to Beatboxing'

MUMBAI, (ANI) - Veteran singer Asha Bhosle 's biography, titled 'Swarswamini Asha' was launched on June 28 in a star-studded ceremony.The event saw the presence of several prominent figures.In a particularly touching moment, singer Sonu Nigam washed Asha Bhosle's feet

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actors Paras Kalnawat and Mannara Chopra have teamed up for the first time for a soulful love ballad titled 'Dheere Dheere', which transports listeners into a world of romance. The two-minute, 46-second music video is sung by Payal

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Kumar Sanu undertook the longest tour of his career, named the 'Unforgettable 90s', comprising 14 shows. The tour spanned across the US and Canada from May to June, alongside another acclaimed singer, Sadhna Sargam. It covered cities such as

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer Sonu Nigam, who lent his voice to the devotional song 'Achutham Keshavam' for the movie 'Maharaj', shared that singing for Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film made it more memorable. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra,

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Composer-singer B Praak has said what music really means to him: If my studio is my temple, music is my God. If my mother gave birth to me, music would keep me alive. It gave me a

KOLKATA, (IANS) – “You should have been named Hemant Kumar because you sing so well,” the tetchy heroine of the night-long caper film 'Solva Saal' (1958) snaps at the interloping hero after being gratuitously serenaded by him in a Bombay

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer-songwriter and rapper King, who has released his second song titled 'Still The Same' from his album 'Monopoly Moves', said there is something new waiting to be discovered every time one listens to it. The two-minute 54-second video

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Rajasthani rapper and music producer Nit-C speaking about his hip-hop song 'OG Choro,’ described it as a collision of tradition and modernity. The two-minute, 16-second song is a blend of the vibrant hip-hop and rap styles of Haryana

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Veteran Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a "rare hearing loss" due to a viral attack, and hence she was missing in action. Alka Yagnik, one of the most prominent singers of

Photo: @Its_Badshah DALLAS, TX (IANS) - Rapper Badshah has issued a statement after his show here was stopped midway. The rapper said the show promoter was at fault for not coordinating properly with the local administration. Stating that he is “heartbroken and bummed

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal on June 13 shared pictures with actress Tejasswi Prakash, announcing that their new music video titled 'Revolver' will be released soon. Gippy shared a series of photos in which he is seen wearing a

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music composer and singer Raghu Dixit, who recently released the first single, 'Shakkarpari', from his album 'Shakkar', said that sugar is used as a metaphor for happiness in the track, and the idea for the song came

Photo: @Zeshan India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Indian American singer-songwriter Zeshan B’s latest album "O Say, Can You See?," to be released on July 26, says Variety is an unexpected one: it is gospel-infused R&B coupled with social justice lyrics. Also

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Choreographer Rajit Dev who has choreographed actress Nora Fatehi's new song titled 'Nora', says that it is a fusion of styles from three countries -- Morocco, commercial hip-hop from Canada, and Indian traditional. In the last few years,

MUMBAI - Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport on June 6 for her anti-farmer comments. Bollywood singer and composer Vishal Dadlani has spoken out in favor of the CISF guard, Kulwinder Kaur, who slapped

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman, whose recent album 'Amar Singh Chamkila' has received great acclaim, recollected an incident when he encountered a challenging situation professionally and personally. "It was 1986 or 1987 when I was

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Haryanvi singer Renuka Panwar, who is known for her hit song ‘52 Gaj ka Daman’, released her bilingual Hindi-Haryanvi single, 'Colorful Bangle.’ The music video of the urban track features Diler Kharakiya and Pihu Sharma and tells the

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music composer-lyricist Prashant Ingole, who has collaborated with playback singer Shaan for the track "Namo Namaha," has heaped praise on the singer for his punctuality and respect for time. Prashant expressed his admiration, saying, "Shaan is a powerhouse.

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Director Mohit Suri, who is known for films like 'Aashiqui 2', 'Zeher', 'Kalyug', 'Ek Villain', and 'Murder 2', feels that music surpasses the lifespan of a film. He said that music is more accessible and leaves a

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music composer Piyush Shankar shared his heartfelt gratitude for collaborating with the late singer KK on his life's last song, 'Vada Humse Karo', for the film 'Savi'. The experience, he said, was like a dream come true. An

MUMBAI, (IANS) - In response to the nationwide uproar over the Pune Porsche hit-and-run case, RJ and actress Malishka Mendonsa has released a new satirical song condemning the system. The video features Malishka in the studio, delivering fiery verses in a

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music maestro A.R. Rahman has said that India, being culturally such a rich country, presents "a great opportunity to bring everybody together through sounds, words, thoughts, and by also bringing forward those musicians who are extraordinary and

MUMBAI (ANI) - Singer and songwriter Jasleen Royal on May 29, unveiled her new single, 'Assi Sajna.' The song, which is available on all major streaming platforms, marks Jasleen's debut in the pop music genre. Set against Bangkok's vibrant backdrop, the video

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress-singer Iulia Vantur is set to perform alongside international stars Jason Derulo and Shae Gill in Dubai next month. The actress said that she had always dreamed of performing at the Coca-Cola Arena. Iulia will be performing at the

MUMBAI, (IANS) - BAFTA-nominated actor Adarsh Gourav says his inspiration for music is rooted in his immense love for Indie rock artists. "My inspiration for my music is deeply rooted in my love for indie rock and indie artists from the

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Musician Badshah has publicly ended his feud with rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, stating that there was a phase in his life where he held a grudge against him, but now he wants to call it quits. Badshah

DUBAI, (IANS) - The International Cricket Council on May 23 launched its all-new anthem and music piece, composed, and produced by renowned Grammy Award-winning film and television composer, Lorne Balfe to be played across ICC world events. The three-minute-long anthem will

MUMBAI (ANI) - After the overwhelming response to his debut single 'Sorry,' singer Shaan's son Maahi unveiled his second song 'Jaadugari.' Maahi treated fans with the song video and captioned it, "Bringing in the magic for everyone! #Jaadugari - SONG OUT

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer Jubin Nautiyal, who has belted out hit tracks like 'Humnava Mere', 'Lut Gaye', 'Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka', among others, shared that he loved singing for actors Sidharth Malhotra and Vicky Kaushal. Jubin's latest track 'Agar Ho Tum'

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music composer Rochak Kohli, who has recreated the song 'Ishq Vishk’ from the upcoming rom-com 'Ishq Vishk Rebound', has shared that he made 17-18 versions of the recreated title track. Talking to the media, the composer shared that

CANNES, (ANI) - Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman has unveiled the first look and teaser of his latest venture, a feature documentary titled ‘Headhunting to Beatboxing’. The unveiling took place at the Bharat Pavilion at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. ‘Headhunting