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1291 days ago

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Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeskar's Journey

Mumbai, Feb 6, 2022: Veteran Indian singer Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on February 6 morning due to the multiple organ failure which made the entire country sad and how! ## Lata Mangeshkar's first Hindi song was "Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu" for the Marathi film Gajaabhaau (1943). Her first breakthrough hit was "Dil Mera Toda, Mujhe Kahin Ka Na Chhora"—lyrics by Nazim Panipati—in the movie Majboor (1948). ## Lata Mangeshkar entered into the 1950s and all the biggest hit albums belonged to her. Baiju Bawara to Shree420 to Mother India - the music of all these films become hugely popular in that era. The streak which began in the 1950s to give the biggest hit album of every decade remained till the 2000s decade. Mother India in the 1950s, Guide in 1960s, Bobby and Pakeezah in 1970s, Maine Pyar Kiya in 1980s, and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun in 1990s - she was part of all these historic and evergreen albums. Even Veer Zara can be included in the list. ## The Biggest musicals of each decade with evergreen classical songs is what Lata Mangeshkar stands for. There was a plethora of awards and recognition that Lata Mangeskar got in her illustrious career spanning over decades. She bagged 7 Filmfare awards and 4 national awards and plenty of other awards which can't be written here. ## Lata Mangeshkar became Padma Bhusan in 1969. Then she won the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 1989. She was honoured with Maharashtra Bhusan in 1997 and Padma Vibhusan in 1999. But the biggest award was still missing in her repertoire which she won in 2001 - The Bharat Ratna award. ## Pages can be written about the recognition and honour of Lata Mangeshkar but the easiest way to describe her career is - she is the greatest artist of Indian cinema history and will continue to be the one. ## Stay tuned.

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1291 days ago

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R.I.P Lata Mangeshkar: Greatest Singer Ever

Mumbai, 6th Feb 2022: Lata Mangeshkar Was born on 28 September 1929. She was an Indian Playback singer Popular known as 'Sur Kokila" and also Nightingale. She was one of the greatest singers ever in India. ## She was born in a Musical family, her father Shree Deenanath Mangeshkar was also a singer. After the death of her father, her father's friend helped her to pursue her career in singing . ## Later she became famous for songs "Dil Mera Toda", "Mujhe Kahi Ka Na Chhoda" which was composed by the Haider. Her song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo' is considers as one of the most evergreen songs in the history of Indian music. ## She sang this song in front of the first prime minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. This song caught Nehru emotionally that he wasn't able to control his tears. ## She started the trend of the modern style of singing putting it above the Mehfil type singing tradition which was more relevant at that time. ## She sang more than 25 thousand songs in 30 languages throughout the course of her career Those were the days when the Indian film industry was enjoying the golden era of music and Lata Mangeshkar was absolutely ruling that era. ## Lata Ji was the voice of a top actress like Madhubala, Hema Malini, Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. ## The trio of Lata Ji, Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar was very popular during that time. A few of her top Hits included ' Ajeeb Dastan Hai Ye', Lag Ja Gale', 'Meri Awaaj Meri Pehchan Hai', to name a few. Her voice will forever be remembered as one of the most melodious voices ever. ## Her voice through her songs has power that can reduce your stress and anxiety and will take you to a different world after hearing them. She was a big inspiration for many of the later year's talented playback singers like Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan. Bollywood's biggest production house uses her voice in the intro score of their movies where the logo of the production house is displayed. ## Her achievements were simply phenomenal. In 2001, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour for her contribution to the Indian film fraternity. She was awarded the national award and film fare award for the best singer three and four times respectively. ## She was a living legend We lost our Sur Kokila on 6 February Sunday morning at 8:12 am. The whole nation was filled with sorrow. Tribute's poured in from all over the world. She will forever be remembered as one of the pioneers of Modern-day Indian music. Our prayers and well wishes are with her family and loved ones through these tough times. ## Stay tuned.

Hollywood

1939 days ago

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Dua Lipa: Artists in pop, especially women have to work harder

Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Singer Dua Lipa, who is known for belting out hits like "New Rules", "IDGAF" and "One Kiss", says pop artists, especially women have to work harder to be taken seriously in the industry.## Achieving the star status was not an easy ride for Lipa, who was speaking on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, reports aceshowbiz.com.## She said: "Artists in pop, especially women, have to work harder to be taken seriously. You have to work a lot harder for people to really believe that these are your lyrics, that this is your vision."## Citing an example from the title track of her second album "Future Nostalgia" as an example, the singer said she uses encouraging lyrics to help her feel more empowered.## "I know you ain't used to a female alpha," she used the line from the song as an example.## She said: "When I put lyrics like that into my record, and I perform them, I do feel more empowered and stronger, and yeah, I'm like, 'I am a female alpha,'. But it's also recognition that we are built on the backs of giants.## "There have been strong, influential women since I was very little in the music industry: Pink, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Madonna, Janet Jackson."## The 24-year-old singer said that she loves all of her songs."People go, 'Are you bored of singing the same song over and over again?' I'm not, because it's not really about me in that instance -- it's about the listeners," she said.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1965 days ago

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Darshan Raval: I am a self-taught musician

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) From participating in the singing reality show "India's Raw Superstar" in 2014 to lending voice to the chartbuster songs like "Chogada" in "LoveYatri", "Kamariya" in "Mitron" and "Shayad" in "Love Aaj Kal", the Ahmedabad-bred singer Darshan Raval feels fortunate to be able to carve a niche for himself in the Indian music industry.## "I am a self-taught musician. I had never joined any music institute or taken any type of course. I learned music on my own. So, it feels greater to look back at my journey so far. And you know, I come from a small town. People there generally consider singing a hobby. Coming from a small town and making a name for myself in this profession is a big thing for me," Darshan told IANS.## The 25-year-old is loving the success coming his way but agrees that with fame comes responsibilities.## "There is more responsibility on my shoulders now. My fans expect a lot from me. With each song, I try my best to make them happy. Also, I feel music leaves a strong impact on people. So, it is my duty to create the right type of music and not disappoint people," he added.## Darshan, who recently came up with his new song "Bhula Dunga", also shared how he is spending time at home amid the coronavirus lockdown.## "I really needed this break. I was so occupied with concerts and everything that I was not getting time for myself and (time to) work on new music. So, now I am utilizing my time in creating new songs, improving my vocals and of course relaxing," Darshan quipped.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

Hollywood

1974 days ago

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Michael Jackson 'predicted' coronavirus-like pandemic: Ex bodyguard

Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Late King of Pop Michael Jackson had predicted a coronavirus-like global pandemic, which is why he wore a facemask despite being mocked, claims ex-bodyguard.## Matt Fiddes, who worked for the singer for a decade, was speaking as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, reports the-sun.com.## He said: "He (MJ) knew that a natural disaster was always there. He was very aware and would always predict that we could be wiped out at any time. That a germ that could spread.## "So he would go through four countries in one day sometimes and he was on airplanes with people all the time."## Matt said he'd jokingly ask Michael not to wear the facemask because he was embarrassed about being clicked with him when he was wearing it.## "He would say, 'Matt I can't get ill, I can't let my fans down. I've got concerts coming up. I'm on this earth for a reason. I mustn't damage my voice, I've got to stay healthy, I don't know who I'm going to encounter today, I don't know what I might pass on.'"## On what Jackson, who died in 2009, would say about the outbreak today, Fiddes added: "I know exactly what he would say to people now and that's it. I told you so.## "Then he'd be moaning that no one is listening to him because when he used to say stuff like that people didn't take him seriously, they used to call him 'Wacko Jacko' and all this stuff.## "But you don't get to be the biggest superstar in the world and not be intelligent. That guy was super damn intelligent. But I knew him."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

Hollywood

1974 days ago

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Shawn Mendes donates $175,000 to combat coronavirus

Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Singer Shawn Mendes has donated $175,000 to help pediatric care in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.## Earlier this week, the Shawn Mendes Foundation made a donation to the SickKids Foundation. The money will assist in the purchase of equipment and supplies for coronavirus preparedness for the community at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, reports variety.com.## "Through The Shawn Mendes Foundation, we have been working to find ways to best support the COVID-19 crisis," Mendes said, adding: "By making this donation to SickKids, we hope to help provide support in the urgent screening and prevention of COVID-19 for their patients and the surrounding community of Toronto. For the next month, we will be directing all donations to The Shawn Mendes Foundation to go towards additional efforts by SickKids, as well as efforts being made internationally by the World Health Organization COVID-19 Response Fund."## SickKids is a global leader in pediatric health dedicated to ensuring hospitals provide the best possible care for children and families.## Mendes has been vocal about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, urging the music community to stay home and practice social distancing.## On March 20, the singer-songwriter hosted a live stream with Camila Cabello as part of the "Together at Home" series presented by Global Citizen in support of the World Health Organization's Solidarity Response Fund. "We love you so much and we care about everyone," Mendes said while signing off from his stream.## "Again, I just want to say be patient with yourself. It's just craziness, and give yourself the patience and love you deserve right now," he added.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

Hollywood

1990 days ago

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Ed Sheeran's tribute to future kids

Los Angeles, March 9 (IANS) Singer Ed Sheeran has had a tattoo in honour of his five future children.## According to a source to the Mail on Sunday newspaper, the 'Thinking out loud' hitmaker, who is married to Cherry Seaborn, has added to his extensive collection of body art with a new inking of rings on his back, reports femalefirst.co.uk.## He reportedly plans to dedicate to his kids in the future by adding their handprints inside each circle.## "Ed comes from a large Catholic family and he wants to have a house full of kids. He has had five intertwined circles put on his back that look a bit like the Olympic rings. He wants to put a tattoo of a palm print into each circle," said a source.## The 29-year-old star's tattoo artist, Kevin Paul, had previously admitted that he thinks a lot of his famous client's inkings are "s**t" but understands they are personal to Sheeran.## Talking about Sheeran's body art, he said: "I agree with most of it, his tattoos aren't very good. And I take the p**s out of Ed all the time, when I'm with him, that they are s**t. They are! But every single thing that he's got is personal to him."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

Bollywood

1991 days ago

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Rimi Nique: 'We are hope' about love, peace

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Thai singer-songwriter Rimi Nique has come out with her new single 'We are hope', and says the song is about hope, love, and peace.## She came out with the new song on International Women's Day on Sunday.## She has sung for "Race 3" and "ABCD 2", and has been part of "India's Raw Star" and "The Voice" Thailand. The singer also lent her voice in "The Chamiya Song" along with the West Indies cricketer and musician Dwayne Bravo -- aka DJ Bravo.## "Our world is going through a lot of darkness right now with the coronavirus, climate change issues, environmental issues, political issues, people's personal mental and financial issues, the list goes on. It makes us feel helpless sometimes," said Rimi.## "I just want to do my part to help, and it starts with this song, 'We are hope'. The song is about hope, love, peace, and it's a reminder of our strength as human beings. We have the power to heal ourselves and change this world for the better, that's what makes us so special," she added.## Sharing her excitement about the song, she said: "I am very excited and extremely nervous actually. It's the first time I'm doing a song that is completely non-commercial, a song truly from my heart, from my thoughts and feelings, something emotional, a ballad, and all independently (even using my own Rimi Nique logo). I felt like taking it out on Women's Day would give me the courage, empower and motivate me to not be afraid and just share this very important and vulnerable part of me, who I truly am, without caring what people think. I've never showed this side of me before in music, it's like opening a piece of my heart that I only kept for myself, but I feel like it's time now."## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

Bollywood

1992 days ago

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Bollywood music artistes rue shortage of female solo songs

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Women-led films are increasingly being made in Bollywood but it seems like solo songs for female playback singers are not in focus. While women singers might be the priority for special or dance numbers in Bollywood, they are increasingly leaning on non-film songs to show versatility and for better opportunities.## Budding singer Dhvani Bhanushali of "Dilbar" and "Vaaste" fame says she is aware that there are less songs for women in films. "I feel that should change and get better but I think I make up for it by having an independent (music) career," the "Psycho saiyaan" hitmaker told IANS.## On "Dilbar", she was well complemented by Neha Kakkar, who has become the voice of recreations and fastpaced songs in the film industry.## Singer-composer Payal Dev, known for singing in films including Salman Khan-starrer "Dabangg 3", is also rooting for more songs in women's voices but not just dance numbers.## "We should have more in our movies rather than just dance numbers and party songs. Fortunately, we have been seeing that change a bit and a lot of female musicians are coming forward in Bollywood or independent music," she said.## She knows that Bollywood songs have a lot to do with what the movie script demands. So, here comes the significant role of singles.## "I myself have composed and sung singles/non-film songs, so I feel in independent songs, one doesn't face any barrier or follow a particular brief of character. With singles, one can express themselves and with the kind of digital mediums we have, it has been easy to do so," said Payal.## Singer Shilpa Rao, who is enjoying the success of her song "Ghungroo", co-sung with Arijit Singh for Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff-starrer "War", said: "I guess it's quite natural that everyone feels that there are fewer female songs but I think that is a change that is required, especially when there is a global change happening... women actresses, directors, writers, musicians all over the world are constantly talking about having a fair chance to work."## It's not just the women but also men like composer Lalit Pandit who feel that solo female songs have almost "vanished in recent times".## "Even if it's a background song and is picturised on a woman, the voice of the song is of a man! This should be from a music company's point of view as they might be feeling male songs make more money. This could be a fact and a bitter truth. And for that reason, songs are more male-oriented in female-oriented films," said Lalit, who has given some great hits with brother Jatin especially in the nineties.## In fact, he thinks that dance numbers like "Munni badnam hui" are where female voices have "excelled".## Kumar Taurani of Tips Industries also shared examples of Bollywood dance numbers that work in women's voice.## "They (men) bring in the numbers, so a little more priority is there but then there have also been songs like 'Chikni Chameli' and 'Chamma chamma', so female lead songs also work," he shared.## One of the 90s' favorite singers Alka Yagnik, who is currently seen in the role of mentor in the show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs", shared that back then the trend was different. It was more about one or two singers recording the entire soundtrack of a film.## "The kind of songs they were, those types of songs used to suit the singers' voices. We used to sing the entire album, so an identity used to be made. There used to be a face with a voice, and the songs were good ones. They used to be soulful songs, good composition. We all used to have an identity," the "Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein" singer told IANS.## "Nowadays there are so many singers and musicians of that caliber are not being made, so if there are six songs in one album then every song is sung by different singers. There is a crowd of singers. They get lost in the crowd," she added.## But Shilpa says women don't need special treatment. "In fact, nobody needs special treatment. All we need is proper and equal opportunities for work."## So, if not more then let's start with equal number of solo songs sung by men and women in Bollywood.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

Bollywood

1993 days ago

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Sona Mohapatra: Never wanted to be biggest playback singer

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Sona Mohapatra left a corporate job over a decade ago to be a musician. She now has a film of her own. She says she has never seen herself just as a singer and definitely not as somebody who wanted to be the biggest playback singer.## Also, no two days are the same for her.## "I wake up every day so excited. I feel like I am a three-year-old. I cannot believe the blessed life that I have," Sona told IANS.## She believes that people are living in very interesting times right now.## "Nobody needs to be restricted as an artiste. I have never seen myself just as a singer and definitely not somebody who wanted to be the biggest playback singer. I always saw myself as an artiste, (as) somebody who will express herself in different ways, be a storyteller," she shared.## She finds films a powerful medium where "so many of my interests came together, be it traveling or love for Indian folk music or exploring more about the kind of artistes across the centuries in India who have inspired me like Kabir, Mirabai, Amir Khusro, at the same time tied in this very contemporary milieu of where I inhabitate".## "I live in fancy five stars (hotels) as a pop star. I get two lakh people showing up at my concerts, I get trolled, I get acid attack threats, I am morphed onto porn sites - all of that exciting stuff alongside the fact that India is such a generous and beautiful country," she added.## Along with her, Deepti Gupta, the director of her documentary "Shut Up Sona", has a love for the country's roots.## "We made this journey of three years, 300 hours of footage, and in terms of a genre, I think it's first of its kind," said Sona.## The film's premiere at a Mumbai film festival last year was a significant event for her.## "As an artist, I wanted to start with my own country. That''s where I wanted an impact. This whole idea of going abroad and taking validation ''we have won so many laurels that's why you should watch us'', was something like no, we should be celebrated at home," she said.## "People were laughing so much through the film. People in India have this misconception about documentaries that it''s very serious, a niche thing and everything is very slow. Mine is a "masaledar" documentary. It''s a total fun ride and it made a lot of people emotional too. So I felt there must be something honest and true in it," she added about the film that the Delhi audience also got to watch at the Asian Women's Film Festival on Thursday.## "Shut Up Sona", which was screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, revolves around her journey as a rock star, her brand of music, love for her country's roots and culture and how she has become symbol of hope of a larger movement.## Sona feels glad that she got to express herself in another medium.## "I had no one telling me that ''iska gaana nikaldo'' (remove her song) , ''iski awaz bhaari hai'' (her voice is heavy). I hope many more artistes, women take charge of the narrative and tell their stories. There should be much more of a feminine perspective in the mainstream," said Sona.## "We need to see more of us in the open and not just by being the pretty face or waiting for a break or waiting for somebody else to give us an opportunity. I thought the opportunities for me were drying up. No one was giving me the next opportunity. I said ''okay either I start believing that I am not talented enough and sit down at home or I make my own journey happen''. That's the reason why I said ''let''s just make a film''," said the artiste, known for songs such as "Bolo na" and "Ambarsariya".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

Bollywood

1996 days ago

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Shilpa Rao claims there is no rivalry among musicians today

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Singer Shilpa Rao has been in the industry for long and she insists there is no rivalry among musicians.## Whispers of bitter feuds and backstabbing politics among singers and musicians in the Indian music industry have been rampant since time immemorial, what with so many artistes vying to score hits. Shilpa, however, insists she has never felt threatened by any singer.## "All the musicians are very friendly, and caring like a family. We tease and have fun with each other. In fact, when we meet each other on the red carpet or at some music event, we say 'I love this song of yours'. We do concerts together sometimes. There are multiple artists at the same concert, so we mingle and talk. There are genuine compliments that come to each other, so I think there is no music rivalry that exists among musicians. Everyone is doing their own thing and nobody shies away from complimenting each other. It's a very healthy way of working," claimed the "Ghungroo" hitmaker, while speaking to IANS.## She adds that she enjoys collaborating with other artists. "I love collaborations. I would love to collaborate with a rapper now. It's high time to do something, so I would love to do that," said the artist.## Shilpa recently joined hands with sitar player Anoushka Shankar and singer-songwriter-cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson to create the song "Those words".## "I have learned from every collaboration of mine and it's such an emotional journey when you interact with another artist. This is what it's become with the song, and you learn so much. When I was there in the UK, I was looking at how everyone works. You end up learning so many things just by observing other musicians and seeing them at work. It's very important to not just do your part and get out, but also spent that time," she said.## "Those words" is one of her non-film songs. "In these cases, you have to figure out a lot of things and judge, and take a call on your own because there is no external force telling you what to do, so in that way, there is more involved as an artist. You pretty much take a call on a lot of things on your own, so that's something different working on a non-film song but the kind of composers we have in today's time, the music scene... I think they are so many who are open to singers coming in and trying to do new things with the song and you know, having more inputs and a little additional involvement in the song," said Shilpa.## "I love that about every composer we have today urge us to try out new things and that's amazing," added the singer, who made her Bollywood debut back in 2007 with the unforgettable "Tose Naina" number in the film, "Anwar".## Is she planning to turn a composer someday? "I don't know. Thank you for asking me that question. It puts me to that thought process. I will think about it and I will try and compose one song at least someday," said the "Khuda Jaane" hitmaker.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.