Music News

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  Dil Chahta Hai reprised!

  Vidya Balan has been going around town dressed like her character in Ghanchakkar to promote the film. Add to that, things like Emraan Hashmi shooting on a portion of an arterial road in Mumbai, and it's hardly surprising that the film has been making news.

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  Prasoon Joshi on what influence his lyrics

  For lyricist Prasoon Joshi, understanding the script of a film is most important before he begins to pen down the lyrics of its songs.

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  New song: Sonam Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar romance in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  Sonam Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar are looking rather cute in this fresh song from the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

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  Gandhi's bhajan in a new version

  Prakash Jha is bringing Gandhian values to the 21st century by modifying the iconic bhajan 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram' for his latest film.

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  The music of Raanjhanaa is a storytelling effort: AR Rahman

  Oscar winner A R Rahman, who has composed the music and background score for Raanjhanaa, directed by Aanand L Rai, got on board the film because he loved the fact that it was rooted in Indianness.

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  Zubeen Garg: 'I carry my tradition from the North-East'

  Although an illustrious name in the music circuit of north-east India for over two decades, singer Zubeen Garg shot to fame in Bollywood with the hit number, 'Ya ali' (Gangster; 2006).

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  Siddharth Mahadevan: 'I have my own niche'

  After composing music for Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children (2012), and performing with his father, singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, at various concerts, Siddharth, is all set to for his Bollywood break.

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  Arijit Singh: ' I slept through auditions'

  He's currently riding high on the success of Aashiqui 2's 'Tum hi ho' and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani's 'Dilliwali girlfriend', but singer and music producer Arijit Singh started his musical journey way back in 2005, with a reality show, Fame Gurukul.

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  Aman Trikha: 'I'm glad I've been accepted with open arms'

  We ask Aman Trikha about his journey in Bollywood so far!

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  War of words over Ishq song!

  The chartbuster song Ishq Ki Maa Ki from the film I Don't Luv U, whose lyrics were changed to Ishq Ki Naa Ki after allegations of being offensive, came under flak from actor Shabana Azmi on Monday.

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  Priyanka Chopra’s song features on American Idol

  Priyanka Chopra, who made her singing debut with the single, In my city, last year, is leaving no stone unturned to amass fans not only in India, but in the US as well. Recently, her song was featured on the popular music reality show, American Idol.

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  Gippy Grewal: 'Everything loud is not Punjabi'

  Indian regional cinema has grown over the years, and the fact that Bollywood stars are investing in it is testimony to that. Read On..

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  Ghulam Ali to perform in Mumbai

  Amid hope of better relations with our neighbour post Nawaz Sharif taking over as President of Pakistan, another Ghulam Ali concert is on the cards.

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  Imtiaz Ali, AR Rahman team up again for Highway

  After successful collaboration in Rockstar, Imtiaz Ali and AR Rahman are all geared up for Highway. The director was initially a little hesitant to ask the music maestro to compose the music for the film as Rahman was extremely occupied and had a choc-a-bloc schedule lined up.

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  Farhan Akhtar plans music launch with twist for Fukrey

  Film promotion has become an integral pre-requisite for every Bollywood venture these days and the makers try innovative ideas to grab attention of the audiences. Read On..

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  Yamla Pagla Deewana's title track is Punjabi to the core

  Although the fusion of hip-hop with bhangra isn’t a new trend, the title track, Yamla pagla deewana, which combines both these genres, is an entertaining listen. Sung very convincingly in Punjabi by Shankar Mahadevan and Sukhwinder Singh.

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  Ayushmann Khurrana to sing a song in YRF's next

  Ayushmann Khurrana, who has sung popular numbers like Paani da rang and Saddi galli aaja in his films, says he will be crooning one number in a new movie produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF).

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  YRF music bags rights to Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

  Yash Raj Film (YRF) Music has acquired the worldwide music and digital rights of action-comedy, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, starring the Deol trio- Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby.

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  Singing in tune with Goa!

  After creating a buzz with its quirky dialouges, the music of Go Goa Gone, composed by the duo Sachin- Jigar, is now making noise.

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  Bombay Talkies gives Bollywood its anthem

  Bombay Talkies, which celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, is out with its title track featuring B-town's biggest celebrities together.

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  Sasheh Khan sings Barbaadiyaan in Aurangzeb

  The actor known for her singing and acting abilities, Salma Agha, is forwarding the legacy to her daughter Sasheh, who will be seen making her debut in YRF's film Aurangzeb this May.

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  Rahat Fateh Ali Khan mesmerises Houston fans

  Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enthralled over 9000 fans with his mesmerising voice at a sold out event in Reliant Arena here.

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  Popular music awards introduces new categories

  The Global Indian Music Academy (GIMA) Awards, which have positioned themselves as a platform to honour mainstream as well as alternative music is expanding its repertoire of honours.

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  Saif Ali Khan enjoys at music Launch of Go Goa Gone

  The music launch of Go Goa Gone was a fun affair. It was unveiled at Enigma, Hotel J W Marriott in Mumbai on 18th April 2013.

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  Another desi remake for Jay Sean

  British singer-songwriter Jay Sean has gone desi yet again. The 32-year-old rapper is back with the Hindi remake of his popular single, Back to Love, in collaboration with Indian classical musician Falu.