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Shankar Jaikishan: The magical Duo
25 May 2019 12:30 PM GMTShankar Jaikishan were among the greatest musicians to have graced Hindi cinema – they were exceedingly popular and 75 per cent of their films were...
Laxmikant Pyarelal
11 May 2019 2:41 PM GMTOf the two perfectly complementary talents, Laxmikant would compose the melody, rehearse singers and look after the commercial aspects – while...
Saigal: A man of many hues
27 April 2019 4:49 PM GMTIn Kundan: Saigal's Life & Music, author Sharad Dutt takes readers on a vivid journey through the artist's life, delving into his struggles and joys,...
Kalyanji Anandji
20 April 2019 3:32 PM GMTThe composer duo of Kalyanji-Anandji remains perhaps the most under rated music composers of Hindi film music industry
Sameer: An Unsurpassed Lyricist
9 Feb 2019 3:49 PM GMTUnmatched in his prolific contribution to Hindi films, Sameer traversed an emphatic journey to carve a unqiue niche for himself in the Indian music...
Gulzar: An inimitable legend
2 Feb 2019 1:44 PM GMTA name synonymous with stirring poetry, Gulzar is much more than just his evocative words – he is an artist with a vivid imagination and piercing...
Neeraj: Lilting Verses of a Versatile Poet
26 Jan 2019 1:27 PM GMTNeeraj worked across several generations of Hindi cinema – his words will be remembered for the romance, joy and fulfilment they evoked in a simple...
Anand Bakshi: A record-breaking Lyricist
19 Jan 2019 4:04 PM GMTBakshi has been regarded as the most prolific lyricist of Hindi cinema – he also lived a life which itself is an inspiring journey of faith, dreams,...
Rajinder Krishan: The Unsung Lyricist
12 Jan 2019 2:33 PM GMTRajinder Krishan’s lyrics defined the classic black & white era – his compatibility with legendary music composers almost always resulted in magical...
Kaifi Azmi: A Profound Versifier
5 Jan 2019 3:22 PM GMTRegarded as the pioneer of Urdu literature in Indian cinema and among the last poets of the Progressive Writers' Movement, Kaifi Azmi's poetry was...
Shakeel Badayuni: Crafting Ghazals to Perfection
29 Dec 2018 3:10 PM GMTShakeel’s poetry revolved around life, love, romance and separation – he didn’t need brewed spirits, he was intoxicated by his very existence and...
'Ab Mujhe Udnaa Hai' short film wins global praise
26 Dec 2018 3:10 PM GMTBollywood actors added a dash of glamour to a chilly afternoon in Delhi as an award-winning short film based on the theme of empowerment of victims of...