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Filmmaker Mira Nair hosts a star-studded screening of Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee's Gulmohar
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Filmmaker Mira Nair hosts a star-studded screening of Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee's Gulmohar

The screening was graced by Sharmila Tagore, Tanuja, Manoj Bajpayee, Babil Khan, Mrunal Thakur, Alka Yagnik, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Saiyami Kher.

Alka Yagnik beats Taylor Swift, BTS to become 'most-streamed' singer on YouTube
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Alka Yagnik beats Taylor Swift, BTS to become 'most-streamed' singer on YouTube

With 15.3 billion streams in 2022, Alka Yagnik is the 'most-streamed' singer on YouTube.

Sonu Nigam reveals why Lata Mangeshkar performed barefoot at Royal Albert Hall
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Sonu Nigam reveals why Lata Mangeshkar performed barefoot at Royal Albert Hall

Lata Mangeshkar was the first Indian singer to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.

“Madhubalaji was the first actress who started making contracts which stated that only Lata Mangeshkar will sing her songs in films,” shares Alka Yagnik
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“Madhubalaji was the first actress who started making contracts which stated that only Lata Mangeshkar will sing her songs in films,” shares Alka Yagnik

In a recent episode of Naam Reh Jaayega, renowned playback singer Alka Yagnik shared little known fascinating stories about Lata Mangeshkar.

Alka Yagnik recalls her 'caring elder brother' Bappi Lahiri: 'He always had a good word for everyone'
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Alka Yagnik recalls her 'caring elder brother' Bappi Lahiri: 'He always had a good word for everyone'

Alka Yagnik on Bappi Lahiri | 'I will always remember him as the sweetest, warmest and most loving man ever'

As Lagaan completes 20 years, an ode to its indelible music by AR Rahman, Javed Akhtar, and a host of formidable creators
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As Lagaan completes 20 years, an ode to its indelible music by AR Rahman, Javed Akhtar, and a host of formidable creators

If not for its inimitable music, at 225 minutes, Lagaan would not have been half as entertaining or memorable. Twenty years on, the music continues to offer the simmering strength that it did to Bhuvan's Team 11 when they needed it the most.

Aryananda Babu emerges as winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 2020
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Aryananda Babu emerges as winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 2020

The Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs finale was judged by Himesh Reshammiya, Javed Ali and Alka Yagnik.

Coronavirus Outbreak: 100 singers to collaborate for multilingual anthem dedicated to healthcare workers
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Coronavirus Outbreak: 100 singers to collaborate for multilingual anthem dedicated to healthcare workers

100 Indian singers are coming together for 'One Nation One Voice' - an anthem dedicated to coronavirus frontline heathcare workers and in aid of the PM-CARES fund.

Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu asked not to participate in US show by FWICE
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Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu asked not to participate in US show by FWICE

After Diljit Dosanjh, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has asked music singers Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, and Kumar Sanu to not participate in a concert in the US.

Music industry in numbers: From chart toppers to indie breakthroughs, here is how 2018 panned out
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Music industry in numbers: From chart toppers to indie breakthroughs, here is how 2018 panned out

As 2018 comes to an end, here are some figures related to the Indian music business, the independent scene and the charts.

Satyamev Jayate music review: Neha Kakkar's Dilbar is a clear winner, but Tanishk Bagchi can do better
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Satyamev Jayate music review: Neha Kakkar's Dilbar is a clear winner, but Tanishk Bagchi can do better

For an Independence Day release, Satyamev Jayate does not go overboard with its music by rounding up one patriotic song after the other.

Noted singers Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik to be conferred with the Lata Mangeshkar Award
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Noted singers Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik to be conferred with the Lata Mangeshkar Award

The Lata Mangeshkar Award, instituted in the honour of the singer, will be presented this year on 26 October at a function in Indore.

Sonakshi Sinha-Armaan Malik feud: What Alka Yagnik, Amit Trivedi have to say
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Sonakshi Sinha-Armaan Malik feud: What Alka Yagnik, Amit Trivedi have to say

Alka Yagnik and Amit Trivedi both support Sonakshi Sinha's opinion that actors should be allowed to sing songs.

Amitabh Bachchan says he's not a singer; but this playlist of his songs will prove otherwise
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Amitabh Bachchan says he's not a singer; but this playlist of his songs will prove otherwise

Despite rendering some beautiful numbers for his Bollywood films, Amitabh Bachchan claims that he's not a singer. Here are a list of songs that prove he is.

Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and other Bollywood celebs bid farwell to Aadesh Shrivastava
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Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and other Bollywood celebs bid farwell to Aadesh Shrivastava

Music composer Aadesh Shrivastava was cremated at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium this afternoon. The composer, who scored music for over a 100 Bollywood films, died on September 5 after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was 51. Aadesh's wife Vijeta Pandit along with Ayesha Jhulka.