MUMBAI, (IANS) - The late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's father, Balkaur Singh, who welcomed a baby boy with his wife Charan Kaur, was seen feeding milk to the newborn with a spoon. A video uploaded on Instagram shows a team
NEW DELHI, (IANS) - She says everyone always wants her to talk about struggles, about how she might be suffering, and she feels that is what the audience wants to know. "But for me, it is paramount that my music makes
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who is known for chartbusters like ‘Shape of You’, ‘Perfect’, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and others, is in Mumbai. The singer visited a school and spent time with his young fans, as he played songs for
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan’s exhilarating song ‘Naatu Naatu’ and glimpse of ‘RRR’ made it to the Academy Award stage once again. Soon after ‘RRR’ was shown twice at the 96th Academy Awards on March 11, the
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer Sanjith Hegde, who has been receiving a lot of positive responses to his track ‘Gulaabo’, feels that India as a country is culturally moved by sounds that can be molded in several ways. The singer has worked
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actor Aayush Sharma, who is gearing up for the release of 'Ruslaan', chose the tune for the film after going through over a hundred tunes along with director Karan Bhutani and producer K.K. Radhamohan. The tune needed to
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Auteur Sanjay Leela Bhansali on March 7 launched his own music label called Bhansali Music. With Bhansali Music, the filmmaker will showcase his prowess in music by collaborating with musicians and artists to produce compositions for his projects
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Grammy-winning singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan has gone behind the mic for the devotional track ‘Devadhi Dev’. The song has been penned by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The song also features the Mahamrityunjay mantra sung by Amruta Fadnavis, the
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Rapper-singer Karan Aujla has said that through his song ‘Nothing Lasts’, he and his fellow rapper Divine have tried to show their life learnings. ‘Nothing Lasts’ is part of Karan and Divine’s collaborative album ‘Street Dreams’, which has
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actor Pratik Sehajpal has teamed up with Pentali Sen for a musical delight 'Beraham Ghadiyan', which is a tale of love and passion. Pratik, who has been a part of shows like 'Bigg Boss 15', 'Khatron Ke Khiladi
MUMBAI, (IANS) - 'Kanpur ka Tarana' Vaibhav Gupta has lifted the coveted trophy of the singing reality show 'Indian Idol 14'. The trophy came with a cheque for Rs 25 lakh and a 'Hot and Techy' Brezza car. Vaibhav was one
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Punjabi singing legend Daler Mehndi’s iconic song ‘Na Na Na Na Na Re’ is getting a reboot and will feature him alongside Bollywood actors Rajkumar Rao and Triptii Dimri, who has been soaring high with the success
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music composer Anand Raaj Anand, who is known for ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘Welcome’ and others, released a new track titled ‘Tu Juda Ho Gaya.’ The song has been crooned by Adnan Ahmad. It begins with the theme
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Embarking on her musical journey at a tender age, singer Neha Kakkar has fondly reminisced about the roller coaster ride of learning and enriching her talent. The singer, who is known for tracks like ‘Nikle Currant’, ‘Makhna’, ‘Shona
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Pankaj Udhas earned his first accolade as a singer when he was 11 years old. He sang the patriotic song 'Ae mere watan ke logon' at a public event in his hometown Rajkot when the Sino-Indian War was
MUMBAI, (IANS) - The upcoming song ‘Mitwa’ features the late Ustad Rashid Khan in collaboration with singer Anuradha Juju. The song tells the story of a dancer's love for a singer, blending classical and semi-classical music styles with the majestic
MUMBAI (ANI) - Renowned devotional singer Anup Jalota has sung an Afghani song for the first time with Afghan singer Farishta Sama. Anup said, "I am very popular in Afghanistan too, so I thought why not sing songs in their language?
MUMBAI, (IANS) - The legendary radio host Ameen Sayani – who ruled the airwaves and lorded over the hearts of millions of “Behno aur Bhaiyon” in the Indian subcontinent and neighboring countries – fell silent forever following a cardiac arrest
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actor Rajniesh Duggal on his shooting experience of the upcoming romantic song 'Rabba', shared that it was intriguing, with some sequences presenting challenges. The song stars him and Delbar Arya. Known for his work in movies like '1920' and
CHENNAI, (IANS) - S.P. Kalyan Charan, noted Tamil singer and son of legendary singer late S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB), has issued a legal notice to producers of Telugu film ‘Keeda Cola’ and its music director Vivek Sagar for recreating his
NEW DELHI, (IANS) - In a bid to take on Chinese short-video-making platform TikTok, Google-owned YouTube on February 15 said that users can now “remix” their music videos in Shorts. Last Year, YouTube introduced new remixing tools like Collab and fun
MUMBAI, (IANS) - The song titled 'Sajni' from the upcoming film 'Laapataa Ladies' was released on February 12. The song is a love track and seems to come at an important juncture in the film when Sparsh Srivastav misses his
NEW DELHI (ANI) - Renowned singer Kavita Krishnamurti and international phenomenon L Subramaniam are truly made for each other. Subramaniam has composed several musical compositions for ballet performances for well-known dance companies such as the San Jose Ballet Company, the Alvin
LONDON, (IANS) - Researchers have discovered that engaging in music throughout your life is linked with better brain health in older adults, a new study has said. In the study published in the journal International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the researchers
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer Aditya Narayan has received flak after a video of him grabbing a fan and throwing their phone during a concert. Aditya, son of veteran singer Udit Narayan, was performing at a concert in a college in Chhattisgarh
Javed Akhtar is a celebrated lyricist and has co-written with Salim Khan some of Hindi cinema's biggest blockbusters. Excerpted with permission from Ashis Ghatak's The Musical Maverick: The Authorized Biography of Shankar Mahadevan; Rupa Publications. Let me begin by saying what
India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Ezhilvanan Oppilamani, also known as EV, is making a name for himself in the US music scene by combining his passion for choreography and music to bridge cultural gaps. Originally from Chennai, he moved to
MUMBAI, (IANS) - The viral hit song 'Khalasi' has truly shaped the soundscape of social media. The song had countless impressions on social media serving as the background score for many dramatic and funny Reels on Instagram. Musician Ankur Tewari,
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Oscar-winning music composer A. R. Rahman, used artificial intelligence to recreate the voices of late playback singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song titled ‘Thimiri Yezhuda’ from the Rajinikanth starrer ‘Lal Salaam.’ He addressed those who
MUMBAI (IANS) - Music composers Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy may have delivered some of the finest soundtracks in Indian cinema, but like every artiste, they too witnessed a few instances when some of their best works didn’t connect with the audience. The composers shared
NEW DELHI (ANI) - Padma Bhushan recipient Dr L Subramaniam is among the best-known violinists worldwide. Having contributed to the international recognition of the violin as a South Indian solo instrument, he is considered one of India's finest performers. He spoke
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Born and raised in Byculla, the daughter of a cop who used to be responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's security bandobast, and adopted for life by Calcutta, Usha Uthup is the voice and spirit of the Swinging Sixties
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress Parineeti Chopra finally made her live singing debut and said that the performance was everything she could wish for. Parineeti shared pictures giving a glimpse of what her concert looks like. She also shared a video saying
CHENNAI (ANI) - Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bhavatharini died of cancer on January 25. Bhavatharini, who was also a playback vocalist and music director, died at the age of 47. She breathed her last in Sri Lanka, where she was
MUMBAI, (IANS) - A video of Pakistani playback singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who is known for songs like ‘Bol Na Halke Halke’, ‘Main Jahaan Rahoon’, ‘Teri Ore’ and ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai’, has come to light where he is
MUMBAI, (IANS) - A 'kirtan' stage in southeast Delhi’s Kalkaji temple where B Praak was performing collapsed, claiming one life, and injuring several. The singer said in response that there is nothing more valuable than life and that one must
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music composer Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, of Laxmikant-Pyarelal fame, has been honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, not only as a celebration of his musical prowess but also in acknowledgment of his role in defining the golden era
NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Stressing that it is important to focus on simplifying music, while upholding its intrinsic values, to ascertain that it reaches a greater section, Carnatic vocalist Sudha Ragunathan, recipient of the Padma Bhushan honor, unlike many from
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Music composers Sachin-Jigar are collaborating once again with playback singer Shreya Ghoshal for their new track titled ‘Tu Meri Hai’. The song is a romantic ballad and marks an exciting collaboration between Sachin-Jigar and Shreya Ghoshal after
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer Stebin Ben, who has lent his voice to the soulful rendition of the track 'Dil Kya Kare', has shared his emotional journey with the song, saying it’s a great honor and a big responsibility to sing
AYODHYA (IANS) - Well-known singer Sonu Nigam sang verses from the Ramcharitmanas ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. He won applause for his rendition of ‘Raghukul reet sada chali aayi” and the saints were seen clapping to the rhythm. Sonu set the
AYODHYA, (IANS) - Singer-composer Kailash Kher, who has lent his voice to the spiritual number 'Hey Ram', has called it a tribute to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The composition featuring the voices of Kailash Kher
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Padma Shri awardee Sivamani recently entertained distressed passengers at the Kochi airport. As the routines of air travelers continue to get disrupted due to intense fog in different parts of the country, Sivamani brought respite as he
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer Anuradha Paudwal along with DJ Sheizwood and Vishal Shrivastav has recorded the track 'Ram Lala Ghar Aa Gaye', a spiritual song dedicated to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the
By Sukant Deepak KOZHIKODE - He says growing up in an environment at home where questioning and debating was encouraged, where one had the space to put forth his thoughts, no matter how radical, have been instrumental in shaping him as
MUMBAI, (IANS) - The year 2024 has just started, the Bollywood calendar is all set, and seems everything is very much in 'tune'. What sets this year apart is the film titles that are hum-worthy and promise viewers a thrilling
PUNE (IANS) - Legendary Hindustani classical singer, author, composer, and researcher Prabha Atre passed away following a brief illness at a private hospital here on January 13. Atre was 91 and had complained of some breathing issues early today, but succumbed
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress-singer Dot., whose real name is Aditi Saigal, has unveiled her latest single, 'Girls Night’, slated for release through the Welsh singles label, The Playbook. ‘Girls Night’ is a musical leap forward for Dot., embracing a sunny Motown-infused
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik, who is known for songs such as ‘Bol Do Na Zara’, ‘Naina’, and ‘Besabriyaan’, has kickstarted 2024 with his Kannada song ‘Ninyaarele’ from the film ‘Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe’. The singer shared that he
MUMBAI, (IANS) - Singer-songwriter Kaala Bhairava, has sung and composed an all-new version of Hanuman Chalisa Ansh for the series 'The Legend of Hanuman.' Best known for the Oscar-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu,’ Bhairava said, "My biggest source of inspiration was the