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Waqt Ne Kiya – A Song That Encapsulates a Tragedy

The haunting...

50 Songs of Lata Mangeshkar

On the Nightingale's birth anniversary,...

Zindagi Ka Safar: Songs on Life and Its Journeys

Zindagi...

Shakeel Badayuni: The Eternal Romantic

Shakeel Badayuni’s...

Yeh Jeevan Hai: Songs on Life and Its Myriad Hues

Yeh jeevan...

SN Tripathi – His Music Still Lives On

His songs...

Shailendra: When the Poet is a Lyricist

Ratnottama Sengupta...

Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukaar — A Sizzling Potpourri of Fun and Romance

On Dev Anand's 100th Birth Anniversary,...

Tu Mere Pyar Ka Phool Hai — The Agony of an Unwed Mother

BR Chopra's...

Songs that Celebrate Our Azadi

Hindi film songs have over the...

Bharat Vyas: Hindi Poetry Thrived in His Film Songs

The multi-faceted...

Aye Mere Pyaare Watan: The Yearn for the Motherland

Aye...

Rajinder Krishan — Hum Kuchh Nahi Kehte (Part 3)

This essay has...

‘Feelings, Lyrics, Orchestra — Everything was Different in Salil Chowdhury’s Songs’: Jyoti Chowdhury

Jyoti Chowdhury...

Yogesh: Mastering the Art of Simplicity

Yogesh mastered the...

Rajinder Krishan — Hum Kuchh Nahi Kehte (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this...

Rajinder Krishan — Hum Kuchh Nahi Kehte (Part 1)

Even though Rajinder...

Apni Kahaani Chhod Ja: Leave a Story That Will Be Retold

Apni...

Pankaj Mullick: The Doyen of Film and Non-Film Music

Ever since...

Hasrat Jaipuri – The Eternal Romantic

Painting vivid...

The Bewitching Artistry of Raat Bhi Hai Kuch Bheegi Bheegi

The...

Jan Nisar Akhtar – Of Romance and Hope

For a poet who...

Chal Ri Sajani Ab Kya Soche – Torn Between Two Worlds

Chal...

Kaifi Azmi: A Poet for the Ages

An important figure in the Progressive...

Kachchi Hai Umariya, Kori Hai Chunariya: Passion Comes of Age

Kachchi...

Kahaan Ja Raha Hai Tu Aye Jaanewaale

Kahaan ja raha hai...

Vasant Desai: When Classical Music, Dance Themes and Bhajans Gained Mass Popularity

Vasant...

The Two Worlds of Jalte Hain Jiske Liye

When Adheer offers...

Ashok and Kishore fight it out in a boxing bout with Anoop prancing around as the referee

Abhas versus Kishore — An Existential Reality (Part 2)

'I have...

Abhas versus Kishore — An Existential Reality (Part 1)

Abhas...

Though He Actually Never Met Her…

Gulzar voices his “deepest...

Manna Dey: A Story of Amazing Versatility – Part 2

Manna Dey worked...

Manna Dey: A Story of Amazing Versatility – Part 1

In a career...

And the Voice Lives On…

As the legend...

Sandhya dances in the rain with the children, playing the string instrument (Pic courtesy: NFAI on Twitter)

Umad Ghumad Kar Aayi Re Ghata – Euphoric Celebration of Rains

Umad...

Eyi Path Jodi Na Shesh Hoy: The Immortal Songs of Uttam-Hemanta

Bengal's matinee...

‘If Raj Uncle Liked a Song, He Would Give Baba a Gold Coin’: Amla Shailendra Remembers Her Father ‘Kaviraj’ Shailendra

A poet...

Sajjad Husain, the ‘Unsung’ Maestro

Sajjad Husain was a priceless...

Ke Jaino Go Dekechhe Aamay: The Songs of Soumitra

Dadasaheb...

Dev Anand’s Musical Journey

Tracking the music directors who...

Jetha Ramdhanu Othe Heshe: The Smiling Rainbow of Talat Mahmood (Tapan Kumar’s) Bengali Songs

Among...

Geeta Dutt – The Artist and Her Art

Geeta Dutt identified artistic...

Hemant Kumar and Geeta Dutt rehearse with Rahul Dev Burman, then the youngest music director in 1961 (Pic: SMM Ausaja)

Raah Bani Khud Manzil – The Lingering Effect of Hemant Kumar Part 2

Part...

Lata Mangeshkar Sings for Madan Mohan

The Nightingale Lata...

Raah Bani Khud Manzil – The Lingering Effect of Hemant Kumar Part 1

His music...

Mukesh was the voice of Raj Kapoor and the duo created a stream of legendary hits in films including Anari, Shri 420, Aah, Aag, Awara, Chhalia, Parvarish, Shriman Satyawadi, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Teesri Kasam, Mera Naam Joker, Sangam, Bawre Nain, Dil Hi Toh Hai, to name a few.
(R) Mukesh and Raj Kapoor with Shanker and Shailendra
Pics: singermukesh.com

Mukesh: A Different Romance in the Voice

Celebrating the uniqueness...

Khayyam: The Gentle Giant

Khayyam saahab, you were undoubtedly...

The Mystical Mujra of Lekin: Joothe Naina Bole

Gulzar's Lekin...

Kishore Kumar The Actor: A Legend’s Journey Down the Years Part 4

Peeyush Sharma concludes his tribute...

Kishore Kumar The Actor: A Legend’s Journey Down the Years Part 3

The early 1960s saw some highs...

Kishore Kumar The Actor: A Legend’s Journey Down the Years Part 2

The 1950s were a bumper decade...

Kishore Kumar The Actor: A Legend’s Journey Down the Years Part 1

The mention of Kishore Kumar typically...

The Super Hits and the Forgotten Gems: 50 Years of Bappi Lahiri

One tends...

Lasting Music Pieces in Films

Some of the finest music in films...

Incomparable Sachin Dev Burman and Yesterday’s Melodies Today’s Memories Launched in Mumbai and Delhi: A Report

Two...

‘Burman Dada Had a Great Sense of Humour’: Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma

The release of HQ Chowdhury’s...

Suman Kalyanpur – Sweetness Personified

Suman Kalyanpur - the...

Shakeel-Naushad: Classy Confluence, Seamless Flow – 2

Shakeel...

Musically Yours, 1963 – Part 4

This is the final part in a 4-part...

For the Connoisseur and the Dilettante: Incomparable Sachin Dev Burman

Renowned...

Shakeel-Naushad: Classy Confluence, Seamless Flow – 1

Shakeel...

Musically Yours, 1963: Part 3

This is Part 3 in a 4-part...

Musical Rhythms of the Running Train

Trains have been integral to the lives...

Musically Yours, 1963: Part 2

This is in continuation...

Musically Yours, 1963

Monica Kar pays a personal...

Madan Mohan: The Composer of the Classes

There is something really sophisticated...

Sebastian D’Souza: The Master of Counter Melodies

The “parallel tune for a song”...

Manna Dey: A Rare Voice That Excelled In All Music Genres

Manna Dey's expertise in complex classical renditions...

Rhythms of Shankar Jaikishan

Legendary music composers Shankar...

Jaane Kya Dhoondti Rehti Hai: Of a World Where Love Is Incinerated

Among the most introspective nazms...

Barsat Ki Raat Part 2: The Qawwali Duels

Monica Kar revisits the classic...

Chalo Ik Baar Phir Se: The Versatility of Ravi

The trademark of music director Ravi's...

Khayyam: The Poets’ Musician

The earnestness, the depth and the...

Barsat Ki Raat Part 1: A Musical Romance

On the occasion of...

OP Nayyar — Music Alchemist

Romancing The Song is a tiny Facebook...

Tum Kya Jaano Tumhari Yaad Mein: Lingering Melodies of the Versatile C Ramchandra

Beginning his career at the age of 17, C Ramchandra...

Aawaz De Kahaan Hai: The Golden Music of Naushad

Naushad's destiny was written in music, by music to...

Ten Songs of Mohd. Rafi We Could Not Include in ‘Gaata Rahe Mera Dil’

Balaji...

Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna: Bappi Lahiri’s Melodious Hits

On 27th November this year Bappi da turns...

The Uncommon Roshan

What sets legendary composer Roshan apart...

Bol Ri Kathputli: Personifying the Puppet Perfectly

Among the...

RD Burman and His Lyricists

Legendary music director RD Burman worked...

Ek Nazar 1951: A Precursor to SD Burman’s Music Trends

If one gives a close look at...

Teesri Kasam – A Story of Love That Meandered to its Dead End

Teesri Kasam – the name given to Maare...

The Spontaneity of Nutan That Rose Above ‘Acting’

Nutan amazed us with every role she did – she...

Waqt Ne Kiya – The Introspective Songs of Kaifi Azmi

Kaifi Azmi was born Syed Athar...

Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana: Shankar Jaikishan’s Melodies of 1971 – 18 Films, 104 Songs

It is 30 years since the last...

Meethe Bol Bole, Bole Paayaliya – A Sparkling Jugalbandi of Music and Dance

Meethe bol bole in Kinara...

Main Kya Janoon Kya Jadoo Hai: K L Saigal’s Magical Music

K L Saigal, the first superstar singer-actor...

Unko Yeh Shikayat Hai Ke Hum Kuch Nahin Kehte – When Silence Speaks Volumes

There are some songs that rise high above...

11 Everlasting Love Songs: Celebrate the Many Splendours of Love

Celebrate Love and Romance: As a Valentine's Day...

Dev Anand and Asha Parekh delivered a superhit with Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai

Love is… Claiming Rights: Teri Zulfon Se Judaai to Nahin Mangi Thi

Attitude speaks, sings...

When Cinema Matched Music Beat by Beat: Nadiya Kinare in Abhimaan

The challenge of Nadiya kinare...

Which Was the True Voice of Pancham?

It will be 23 years since Pancham (R D Burman)...

Flashback (Part III): Madan Mohan Hits of 1966 – Jhumka Gira Re

In the five releases that Madan Mohan...

Flashback 50 Years (Part II): OP Nayyar Hits of 1966 – Bahaarein Phir Bhi Aayengi

The king of rhythm and romance O P Nayyar...

Sukh Ke Sab Saathi: 10 Songs of Mohd Rafi with Kalyanji-Anandji

As a birth anniversary tribute, we pick...

Raj Kapoor and Shailendra (Pic courtesy: Apnaorg)

15 Songs of Shailendra: The Art of Simply Expressing Deepest Thoughts

Shailendra's seemingly simple lines are...

Flashback 50 Years (Part I): Shankar Jaikishan Hits of 1966 – Bahaaron Phool Barsao

Flashback 50 years. The year 1966....

10 Most Loved Duets of Geeta Dutt

As a tribute to the Queen of Bhaav Gayaki,...

The Mesmerizing Moods of Jaane Kya Tune Kahi (Pyaasa)

The iconic Jaane kya tune kahi...

SD Burman conducting the orchestra (Pic: Google Image Search)

Pioneering Experiments Which Became Trends: S D Burman and His Music (Part-II)

The zeal to experiment to create...

SD Burman knew the unique bhaav gayaki capabilities of his prodigy and manifested them with tailor made compositions only Geeta Dutt could render this way.

The Incomparable Music Of S D Burman Transcends Generations

S D Burman used his solid grounding in classical...

"I used to be Pitaji’s assistant. I used to play tabla and Pitaji used to sing." - RD Burman

Pioneering Experiments Which Became Trends: S D Burman and His Music (Part-I)

The zeal to experiment to create...

When Kishore Protested and SD Burman Persisted: The Making of Dukhi Man Mere

SD Burman knew which voice to use for...

Dev Anand and Nutan are lost in their secluded dream world of music and love,

The Tender Musical Tête-à-tête in Chupke Se Mile (Genius of SD Burman)

Master of the Situation Song, SD Burman...

‘Deewana Mastana Hua Dil’ – Mesmerizing Music of SD Burman-Majrooh (Oct 1 Anniversary Special)

Majrooh Sultanpuri and Dada Burman...

Evergreen Hits of Dev Anand-Hemant Kumar

Dev Anand and Hemant Kumar together...

From Dum dum diga diga (Chhalia) to Paani paani re, khaare paani re (Maachis) – the breezy rain songs in Hindi film through the decades

Rimjhim ke Taraane… The Breezy Rain Songs (By Our Readers)

Torrential...

Rimjhim ke Taraane… The Breezy Rain Songs

Torrential rains may...

Lyricist Raja Mehdi Ali Khan and Madan Mohan

‘Tu Jahan Jahan Chalega, Mera Saya Saath Hoga’ – The Everlasting Songs of Raja Mehdi Ali Khan

From patriotic to sentimental,...

(L to R) Sound recordist Minoo Katrak,, music director GS Kohli and lyricist Naqsh Layallpuri. (Pic courtesy: Sundeep Pahwa)

Tumko Piya Dil Diya Kitne Naaz Se – GS Kohli, the Unsung Music Composer

In a tribute...

Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye – Mukesh’s Hit Songs for Heroes

Silhouette takes you on a journey through...

‘Rehearsals were Never Easy, Music Sittings were Always Fun’ – Remembering Madan Mohan

Madan Mohan, the creator...

Aane Wala Pal Jaane Wala Hai… The Immortal Songs of RD Burman-Gulzar

In their 19 years of camaraderie...

Aye Dil Mujhe Bataa De – The Mast Nagmein of Madan Mohan

Silhouette pays tribute...

Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman in Chaudhvin Ka Chand

‘Jo Bhi Ho Tum Khuda Ki Kasam, Lajawab Ho’: Remembering Shakeel Badayuni

Picking up 3 Filmfare Awards in a row was...

‘Chalte Chalte Yunhi Koi Mil Gaya Thha’: The Music of Ghulam Mohammad

Even though Ghulam Mohammad...

Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Voh Kahaan Hain: Songs of Sahir

Sahir Ludhianvi was one of those rare talents...

Hain Sabse Madhur Woh Geet: Melodies of Talat Mahmood

A tribute to Talat Mahmood, the velvet voiced,...

Khayyam: Making Poetry Come Alive With Melody

Khayyam's compositions were soulful and melodious,...

Suraiya: The Last Singing Star of Indian Cinema

Suraiya, possibly...

Ae meri zohra jabeen tujhe maloom nahin, by Manna Dey in Waqt has remained immortal.

Fifty Years Ago: Films and Music of 1965

As we reach the end of 2015, we rewind...

Bengal’s Music and Its Influence in Hindi Film Music

A journey...

A consummate harmonium player during her glory days. Her stage shows those days were said to be magical.

Four Aces and A Queen

A world slightly...

Lata Mangeshkar and Salil Chowdhury
(Pic: lataonline.com)

‘She is Capable of Delivering Anything a Music Maker Can Think Of’ – Salil Chowdhury Speaks About Lata Mangeshkar

'She always knew that it...

10 Most Favourite Salil Chowdhury Songs: Indian Melodies, Western Harmonies

'Choosing just ten favourite Hindi songs...

The Melody Makers - Chitragupt (L) and Roshan

The Magic of the Melodies of Roshan and Chitragupt

Roshan and Chitragupt...

Tere Mere Sapne Ab Ek Rang Hain – Eternal Melodies of SD Burman-Rafi

"Rafi, mild, humble and a true saint...

Sahir Ludhianvi: The Rebel, The Lover

Sahir’s literary genius resourced...

Jamal Sen and His Music Legacy

In a career spanning 28 years Jamal...

Three Legends: (L to R) Naushad, Majrooh Sultanpur and Madan Mohan (Pic courtesy: madanmohan.in

‘Bade Achchhe Din Thhe, Bade Pyare Saathi, Aur Guni Bhi’ – In Conversation with Majrooh Sultanpuri

"Burman Sahab would reject his...

Lata Mangeshkar, the Melody Queen (Pic courtesy: SMM Ausaja)

Journey Through Lata’s Melodies

Lata Mangeshkar's melodies have...

Simple, Soulful, Sublime: The Music of Hemant Kumar

"Simplicity and generosity were his hallmark as...

Shankardas Kesarilal popularly known by his pen name Shailendra
(30 August 1923 – 14 December 1966)

Shailendra: The Spirit with a Mass Connect

Shailendra versified every human emotion, every...

Gulzar: Redefining Poetry and Purpose In Cinema

Gulzar's films are known for...

1971, during the press show of his "Ambitious"film Door Ka Rahi at Apsara cinema Mumbai. The film ran for 15 weeks on merit . There were no buyers so he released it himself adding another feather in his cap by becoming a "Distributor". (Pic and caption: Amit Kumar)

Kishore Kumar, The Master of his Craft – Amit Kumar Remembers his ‘Baba’

You must sound unique and...

Jaao Mere Siva Tum Kahan Jaaoge – Remembering Rafi through Rahul Dev Songs

Peeyush Sharma traverses a less travelled...

The Language Versatility of Geeta Dutt – A Rare Depth of Feeling

Geeta...

RD Burman on AIR presenting Jaimala (Pic courtesty: From the collections of Pakanati Lakshmi Priya)

The Pathbreaking Non-conformist – The Music of RD Burman

'RD Burman’s music is eternal, universal...

‘The Music Director Knows which Voice would do Full Justice to his Composition’ – In Conversation with Hemant Kumar

In a tribute to singer-composer Hemant...

Eternal Wait: The Story Of The Dark Girl By The Meghna (Geeta Dutt)

"A dark girl sits by the river –...

Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai: The Inspiring Life Of Anand Bakshi

Anand Bakshi, the most prolific...

Rang Barse… Evergreen Holi Songs Of Bollywood Over 7 Decades (1940-2017)

From Aurat in 1940 to Toilet...

Sandhya Roy plays the nautch singer/dancer Roshan who struggles through life but succeeds in ensuring a life of respect and prestige for her child.

Alor Pipasa (Thirst for the Awakening)

The brilliant use of music in...

Geeta Dutt – The Skylark Who Sang From The Heart

Was there ever a playback singer who conveyed feelings...

Bahu Manorathe Saju Abhisare

The song is marvelously penned...

Sahir Ludhianvi: The People’s Poet

Sahir Ludhianvi is probably the...

Majrooh Sultanpuri: Film Poet Of The Millennium

Majrooh could...

Geeta Dutt's Waqt ne kiya is an iconic song written by Kaifi Azmi with music by SD Burman for Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)

10 Most Romantic Songs in Hindi Cinema – Part II

If 'abhi na jao'… is an...

Seema jaiswal on Abhas versus Kishore — An Existential Reality (Part 1)
First of all, in this essay you should have mention that it is just your point of view of Kishore Kumar, not reality Second, using songs and film si...
Siddhartha Ghosh on A Shout Out for an Unclaimed Beloved
"'A Shout Out for an Unclaimed Beloved' by Shiladitya Sarkar is a critical appraisal of Tapan Sinha's films in the past. The essay has been well writt...
Siddhartha Ghosh on Sagina Mahato: The Bitter Brew of Labour Struggles
The essay on Sagina Mahato is well written and is likely to create interest in this generation of viewers who can hardly imagine the time gone by. The...
Subha Das Mollick on The Healing Touch: Doctors in Tapan Sinha’s Films
Thank you for your detailed comments on my essay. In the process of writing this essay I too got new insights about Tapan Sinha's craft as well as his...
Shirish Waghmode on Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukaar — A Sizzling Potpourri of Fun and Romance
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