Music News

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  Pancham used to keep best romantic songs for my sister: Asha Bhonsle

  Singing legend Asha Bhosle reveals she used to often fight with her late husband, composer R.D. Burman, because he would give the best of the romantic songs to her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar.

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  Music Review: Luck By Chance

  As 2009 kick starts, Luck By Chance brings with it a different flavor of music to it, something which is completely different from some of the biggest hits that 2008 saw.

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  I owe my success to A.R. Rahman: Sukhwinder Singh

  It's pouring offers for Sukhwinder Singh in both Bollywood and Hollywood. But instead of giving himself a pat on the back and taking all the credit, the playback singer says he owes his success to ace composer A.R. Rahman.

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  Zoya Akhtar talks about the songs of Luck By Chance

  Excel Entertainment's and Big Pictures' next Luck By Chance slated to release on January 30 today launched their music.

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  Films Division to make a movie on S.D. Burman

  The Films Division will make a movie on the life of legendry music maestro Sachin Dev Burman, an official said here Tuesday.

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  Video: Chandni Chowk to China Song starring Bohemia!

  Check out Akshay Kumar in this kickass song with Bohemia

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  Fast, peppy numbers shine in 'Raaz' sequel

  "Raaz - The Mystery Continues" is a film by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt and the music of their movies is always a hit, though they don't experiment too much. But the compositions of this film are different from other productions of the Bhatt camp.

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  Why have ghazals faded out in Bollywood?

  The lilting melodies of "Jhuki jhuki si nazar" and "Chupke chupke raat din" never fail to impress music buffs even today, but the popular ghazal genre seems to have taken a backseat in Bollywood.

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  'Slumdog Millionaire' music wins A.R. Rahman Satellite Award

  Noted Indian music director A.R. Rahman has added a Satellite Award to his Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score for his music in British director Danny Boyle's uplifting underdog tale "Slumdog Millionaire".

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  Adnan Sami shocked by Jagjit Singh's criticism

  Crooner Adnan Sami, who has given hits like "Bheegi bheegi raton mein", refuses to believe that Indian ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh criticised him by saying "he can't sing and should go back to Pakistan".

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  Few high, mostly low notes in 2008 for music trade!

  Music legend A.R. Rahman's Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score in British director Danny Boyle's film "Slumdog Millionaire" has brought much-needed cheer for the Indian music industry in a musically lacklustre year.

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  Should Pakistani musicians be banned in India? Indian music artistes respond

  Ever since 26/11, sections of Bollywood have been campaigning to keep Pakistani artistes out of India and Mumbai. Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali's multi-city tour this month was abruptly cancelled, leaving the musician who has been to India, repeatedly dazed and hurt.

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  T-Series signs Neeraj Sridhar for 5-year deal

  Music composer and singer Neeraj Shridhar has been signed for a five-year artiste management contract by T-Series, wherein the singer is now an exclusive artiste with the premier music company. T-Series will handle his shows and his brand endorsements.

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  Music Review: Chandni Chowk To China

  Ok, so Chandni Chowk To China is a huge film by all standards. After all Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone are coming together in this film which is supposedly based on Akshay's own life story. Moreover, both the films by director Nikhil Advani, Salaam-E-Ishq and Kal Ho Naa Ho, have boasted of some very good music.

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  Display your dancing skills online, feature in a music video

  If you can dance, flaunt it on virtual space and win a chance to feature in a music video to be made by well-known Bollywood choreographers - Bosco and Caesar, who made Kareena Kapoor dance in hit number "Mauja mauja" in "Jab We Met".

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  Gulzar writes, Shaan sings for music video on AIDS

  Two famous Bollywood names - Gulzar and Shaan - have come together for a music video to spread awareness about AIDS, especially among youth.

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  Video: Title Song - Chandni Chowk to China

  Check out the title song of Chandni Chowk to China!

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  Exclusive Music Preview: Shortkut - The Con Is On

  Anil Kapoor is keeping busy. While first half of 2008 saw him appearing in three films as a lead protagonist - Black & White, Race and Tashan - second half of the year is ending with Yuvvraaj. Meanwhile, he is all set to unleash his production Shortkut - The Con Is On which is expected to arrive on 23rd January 2009.

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  A. R. Rahman uses 'Choli Ke Peeche' track from Khalnayak in Slumdog Millionaire

  Rahman currently in the charts for his haunting ballads 'Tu Muskura' and 'Tu Meri Dost Hai' in Yuvvraaj is very happy about the international success of Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire (SM).

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  Music Review: Ghajini

  Huge with a capital H - That's the best way to describe the expectations that one has from the music of Ghajini. An Aamir Khan project is always big. When A.R. Rahman gets involved, it only becomes bigger.

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  Sonal Chauhan set to perform alongside international rockstar Bryan Adams

  Among the many newcomers who made a lasting impression this year (2008) is the tall and sexy actress Sonal Chauhan. The babe debuted opposite Emraan Hashmi in Mukesh Bhatt's Jannat and the movie even went on to become a Superhit, yet Sonal hasn't been seen or heard of much since then.

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  Vikram Bhatt's expansion plans!

  Vikram Bhatt is spreading his wings. Besides joining hands with entrepreneurs and floating ASA Productions, Vikram has now decided to start a music company as well.

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  Indian Ocean to compose music for Aamir Khan venture

  Popular band Indian Ocean, which changed the course of contemporary fusion music in India with its album "Kandisa", has been experimenting with Bollywood music and its latest project is in a film being produced by Aamir Khan.

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  Music Review: Sorry Bhai!

  First things first, if Bas Ek Pal was the calling card of Mithoon who shot to limelight with 'Tere Bin' then watch out for Gaurav Dayal. He may well see good things happening for him in months to come if Sorry Bhai is any indication.

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  Jethro Tull looks forward to weeklong India tour with Anoushka Shankar

  As the mercury dips in the capital, musical lovers here will find plenty to warm up to when popular British rock group Jethro Tull performs Nov 30 with sitar player Anoushka Shankar in a jugalbandi as part of a weeklong India tour.