ART & CULTURE
| 11-minute read
Mahendra Kapoor: The playback singer who did not need a sound system
January 9, 2021 marks the 86th birth anniversary of the singer who owned the bastion of patriotic and religious songs in Bollywood
ART & CULTURE
| 7-minute read
Remembering Noor Jehan, Malika-e-Tarannum
On her 20th death anniversary, we remember Pakistani singer and actress Noor Jahan, a shared heritage between our two countries who shall always be loved and revered.
ART & CULTURE
| 10-minute read
Usha Mangeshkar: The voice of goddess and poor man's Lata
Usha Mangeshkar, who turns 85 on December 15, will always remain the irreplaceable voice of Goddess Santoshi Maa. Her voice works for large religious gatherings, demanding attention from all devotees.
ART & CULTURE
| 7-minute read
The magic of Farida Khanum, the Queen of Ghazal
Farida Khanum wears the title of Queen of Ghazal with panache. Every song of hers bears her unique identity and soul.
ART & CULTURE
| 11-minute read
50 years of The Beatles split: Why even the gods couldn't prevent it
This year marks the 50th year of The Beatles' break-up, which even the gods could not prevent.
ART & CULTURE
| 7-minute read
Bryan Adams: The mournful romantic
Bryan Adams — one of rock's most talented balladeers with a friendly, world-weathered rasp — turns 61 today.
ART & CULTURE
| 11-minute read
Remembering Manna Dey: The classical titan who deserved better
Manna Dey was too good for his own good. On his seventh death anniversary, here is a tribute to the immense talent and humility of the singing giant.
ART & CULTURE
| 16-minute read
Bollywood movies, Censor Board, and the curious case of deleted songs
Heard melodies are sweet, those unheard are sweeter. But those that are unseen are a matter of regret.
ART & CULTURE
| 9-minute read
Remembering Jagjit Singh: The singer who made ghazals accessible to everyone
There are singers and then there is Jagjit Singh, who remained a perfectionist till his untimely death on October 10, 2011.
ART & CULTURE
| 9-minute read