Hindi News
Rahul Sharma launches 'santoor' albums in dozens
There was a time when the only music that was marketed well (apart from Hindi film music) was the genre that went by the name of Indi-pop.Further to this came the remix wave which has more or less died down over the last couple…
Is Rahman the best composer we have?
A R Rahmans's three songs, 'Khalbali' and 'Lukha Chipi' from 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Chan Chan' from 'Water' have been shortlisted amongst top 56 songs of Oscars this year. It's a big honour for the man and the country. This reclusive genius who works at…
Today we are short of original compositions... : Jawahar Wattal
One of India's top music composers, directors and producers, Jawahar Wattal is best known for being a pioneer in the Indian Non-Filmi music field and for shifting the focus of the industry to Delhi.Right from the beginning of his career, the magician of Indi-pop…
Shiraz Bhattachrya directs 'Ladakh' for Rahul Sharma
If you have caught some of the recent compositions from santoor king Rahul Sharma, you would certainly have noticed the great visuals the songs videos bring with them.One of the recent videos coming from Rahul Sharma is for the track 'Om Mani Padme Hum'…
S-E-L to unleash Salaam-e-ishq magic today
After winning all the awards in 2006 for 'Bunty Aur Babli', the trio of Shankar Ehsan and Loy followed up with the music for 'Karan Johar's' 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' this year. 'Don' was another test they passed with flying colours. But the general impression…
Raghav Sachar: Future of Hindi Film Music
Raghav Sachar is a young dude. With a hell lot of musical attitude. His score in 'Kabul Express' is an absolute revelation. And no, he is not your run-of-the-mill stuff. But at the same time, he is not diametrically 'hat ke' so that the masses…
Sandesh Shandilya hits the right notes with 'Sultan and Divas'
First song from 'Ustad & The Divas' has captured the hearts of all who have been following Hindi music channels and 'Leja Leja' is already being hailed as one of the most romantic songs heard this year.The man behind the song - Sandesh Shandilya.…
Shujaat Husain Khan presents Hazaron Khwahishein
A couple of years back came Sudhir Mishra's epic film 'Hazaron Khwahishein Aisi'. And now Shujaat Husain arrives with a namesake album that comprises of 7 soulful gems.Shujaat Husain Khan is perhaps the greatest North Indian classical musician of his generation. He belongs to…
Shail's 'Hiriye' endears all
It had to happen sooner or later.After being on the musical scene for years, Shail has finally managed to get an excellent song to his credit in the form of 'Hiriye' in his latest offering 'Aitbaar'.This sad song with an excellent music video…
Amit had Jaya, I had Jennifer, says Shashi Kapoor
'Amit had Jaya while I had Jennifer and that was the reason why we could do so many films together non-stop and still remain in good health,' admitted veteran actor Shashi Kapoor in a television interview yesterday recounting his long association with Amitabh Bachchan in…