Cinema is one of the most powerful mediums of expression. Positive or negative, the influence is breathtakingly enormous. We will surely discuss these two faces of cinema in detail but first of all, we will talk about the sheer magic of the art.
Rahul Dev Burman, or R. D. Burman, affectionately called Pancham Da, was also called a maverick and musical wizard. Known to revolutionise Indian film music by introducing trends and tech of western music, he will always be remembered for his films like “Teesri Manzil,” “Caravan,” “Kati Patang,” “Amar Prem,” “Aandhi,” “Sholay,” “Ijaazat,” and “1942: A
Fondly called Mauseeqar e Aazam, Naushad Ali was a legendary music composer known particularly for popularising the use of classical music in films. Despite having a career spanning over six decades, he only composed music for around 70 films. Despite this he widely regarded as one of the greatest music directors in the history of
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary vocalist and one of the foremost exponents of Hindustani classical music.
Perhaps the most beloved personalities ever to grace the cinema, Mohammed Rafi remains a monumental figure in Indian music, celebrated for his versatility as a playback singer. His voice shaped Hindi cinema’s golden era, spanning nearly four decades. The man with “single expression” and many voices…! Salute to his “Smile” and the “Golden Voice”…! Early
Rekha Bhardwaj is known for her voice with a natural melancholic tone as well as a distinct earthy touch. Her soulful Sufiyana quality has lent a special touch to her songs. Some of her most notable songs include “Namak Ishq Ka,” “Sasural Genda Phool,” “Badi Dheere Jali,” “Darling,” “Kabira,” “Ghaghra,” “Hamri Atariya Pe,” and many
Noor Jehan, the melody queen who captivated millions of music lovers in the subcontinent for over half a century, passed away in Karachi on December 23, 2000. On her death anniversary we are revisiting her rich life and legacy as a tribute. Dilip Kumar was a starstruck fan of hers, and so was the great
Perhaps the most recognized voice of the last century that brings joy into the lives of ordinary people belongs to Ameen Sayani.
Vasant Desai was one of the most accomplished music composers of the golden era of Hindi cinema. He was known for his classical-based, soulful music in films like “Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1953),” “Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955),” “Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959),” “Sampoorna Ramayan (1961), “Aashirwaa” (1968), and Guddi (1971). Early Life and Career Vasant
Great composer of the Indo-Pak subcontinent, Abdur Rasheed Attre, who is widely known as Rasheed Attre, was also a highly acclaimed singer-musician in his time. Early Life Rasheed Attre was born on February 15, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. His father, Khushi Mohammad, was a singer and musician, which exposed Rasheed to music from a young
Vani Jayaram, a tremendously talented singer, fondly referred to as the “Meera of Modern India,” started her career in 1971 and has spanned over five decades. Though Vani did not get her due in Hindi films, she found tremendous success in films of other Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, and Kannada. She did
