Tag Archives: Salil Chowdhury
Be it the tragedies like Anand, Mili and Satyakam or the hilarious comedies, Hrishida handled both genres with ease. He was the master of the masquerade. If Amol Palekar doubles up as twins in Golmaal, botany professor Dharmendra impersonates as a ‘linguist’ driver in Chupke Chupke. The universal values in Hrishida’s...
Torrential rains may be submerging the major metros of India as water-logging hogs the media headlines yet again with expected regularity this time of the year. But when it comes to Hindi film music you can safely leave all waterlogging woes aside and enjoy the rains for what they stand for in cinema – romance, music, fun and friendship.
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Some of the most enchanting, lilting, melodious, memorable songs are associated intrinsically with the gorgeous style icon Sadhana. A tribute to the renowned star.
A journey of discovering and enjoying gold nuggets of Bengal’s music strewn in Hindi film songs - a presentation made at the Romancing the Song Meet in India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, November 14, 2015.
'She always knew that it would be challenging to sing under my direction. She was always prepared for that and all along she has been an example of perfection. In my career of 30 years in music I have not known a singer of her capabilities.'
Music maestro Salil Chowdhury in conversation with Peeyush Sharma speaks about his favourite singer Lata Mangeshkar....
"Simplicity and generosity were his hallmark as a man, and the tunes had an innocence and sweetness that only he could have created. Steeped as he was in Rabindra Sangeet and classical music, he could transmute his grasp and knowledge in an uncomplicated way into his film compositions that made them utterly melodious, contributing to their instant appeal."...
In a brief repertoire, Asit Sen left an indelible mark in Hindi cinema with a handful of masterpieces that are brilliant examples of bold, women-centric themes, outstanding performances, tight and expert direction and everlasting music.
It is amazing how Lata Mangeshkar has for more than 70 years maintained her tremendous musical capabilities, right from 1942 till today
