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September 8th, 2012 . By

Sonik-Omi – Interview

As the train chugged slowly into Bombay Central it started rain­ing hard. Out of a third class compartment stepped out a boy of ten leading by the hand a youth of about twenty-one wear­ing dark glasses. There was one small attache case between them. The youth was blind. No one …

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Jaidev – Filmography

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N. Datta – Filmography

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Snehal Bhatkar – Filmography

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October 2nd, 2011 . By

Hemlata – Interview

“I have an irresistible pas­sion for performing on stage and I want to do something very radical, trend-setting, the like of which has never been attempted before on stage. I’ve observed the performances of artistes like Shir­ley Bassey Barbra Streisand, Olivia Newton-John, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley …

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December 18th, 2010 . By

Golmaal 3 – a major disappointment

Golmaal, Golmaal Returns and now Golmaal 3 – I wonder what is up with Bollywood’s obsession with sequels? But I am not complaining as long as it’s something worth watching and listening to. And considering how Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision has a repute of bringing out movies to remember, one can …

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August 22nd, 2010 . By

Surbahar

Possibly invented by Umrao Khan, beenker of Lucknow, the instument, a variety of sitar was actually developed by Ghulam Mohammad of Banda around 1830 and his son Sajjad Ahmed both accomplished players of sitar and surbahar in the nineteenth century. Compared to the sitar the instrument is larger with a …

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May 29th, 2011 . By

Atif Aslam’s top five love songs

It was back in 2004 when he came, he sang and he conquered! Atif Aslam took pop music in Pakistan to a whole new level. I remember how people went crazy over his music and him back then and his fans are equally enthusiastic about him today. His albums are …

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December 26th, 2010

Return of the Legend – Reshma

You can’t wait for this one. After a really prolonged period of time you’re going to see the one and only Reshma back in action. The legendary folk singer had been away from the limelight because of an illness the nature of which is not yet clear. All you know …

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October 31st, 2010

He rocks again – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

To say that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is going places would be a huge understatement. The exceedingly talented singer in a very short span has already sung a number of hit songs, a majority of which is for Bollywood films. Those of you who crib and grump that he doesn’t …

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October 31st, 2010

Zooming in: Schaz strikes again

Less than a year ago, Schaz Khan came out with the video of her debut single, Jalan. Little did she fathom the controversy that brewed would give way to threats by the extremist faction of society, which eventually led to the video being banned and Khan leaving the country for …

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October 3rd, 2010

Shaking a leg – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

You have to feel sorry for with the guy. The exceedingly talented Rahat Fateh Ali Khan must be thinking ‘why the heck did I choose to be a judge on a music reality show’ for the sole reason that every time a film celebrity appears on Chhote Ustad, they’re asked …

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September 19th, 2010

Josh S.I.N.G(s) for Pakistan’s flood victims

Canada-based band, Josh, teams up with R&B singer/songwriter/producer Pranam ‘Chin’ Injeti on an English song to support the flood victims in Pakistan As a foreign desi band, Josh has had a very strong presence in Pakistan. Along with officially releasing their album in the country, making their music videos in …

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September 8th, 2010

Bollywood – Still singing, still stylish, Asha Bhosle is 77

She has sung more than 12,000 songs in 18 languages, been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and is still raring to go. Singing legend Asha Bhosle will celebrate her 77th birthday on Wednesday with her position in Bollywood still strong and her legion of fans intact. After for over six …

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September 5th, 2010

Pakistani singers making it big in Bollywood

Pakistani singers crossing the border to lend their voice for a song or two in India isn’t a new story at all. Back in the day Nazia Hassan and Zohaib made the music of Disco Deewane rocking success and since then this has become a trend. In 2004, Rahat Fateh …

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September 5th, 2010

Dabangg score appeals to the lowest common denominator, but who’s complaining?

There’s music buffs, and then there’s Salman Khan buffs. The latter relish the ‘masala’ quotient featured in all of composer-duo Sajid-Wajid’s offerings [‘Sohni De Nakhre’ from Partner – the song featured in so many mehndis I wanted to strangle myself with a patka; ‘Karle Baby Dance’ from Hello; ‘Happening’ – …

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September 5th, 2010

Music as a sign of the times

It’s heartening to see that slowly but surely musicians are climbing out of their self-created bubble. They accommodate reality in their songs and videos. Whether it’s Shehzad Roy or more recently Strings, the idea is to open doors to the world that surrounds us. Strings’ recent video, ‘Ab Khud Kuch …

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