Kishore Kumar

Flashback: The real story behind why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Teri Bindiya Re

The song situation in the film was at Uma and Subir’s wedding reception, actor David, who plays their mentor, asks them to sing. They sing Teri Bindiya Re.

Happy Birthday Amit Kumar: 5 best songs of ace playback singer

In his career, Amit Kumar has collaborated with some of the biggest music directors in the 1980s and 90s including R.D. Burman, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Jatin Lalit, Anand Milind and Bappi Lahiri.

World Music Day Special: Hindi film songs tie humanity across the world

It is not so much Hindi cinema as the Hindi film song that defines the most melodious legacy of the Great Indian Dream.

Netflix's She season 2 is marred by plodding narrative, weak performances

She season 2 had been more effective if body politics and woman’s sexual awakening presented fearlessly.

KK leaves his fans bereft; can these gigs be killers?

Does singing exert pressure on the heart? Do live concerts take their own toll in the context of energy consumed and physical pressures? Should a singer with heart ailment avoid singing in the interest of longevity?

Padosan was a Telugu film made in Calcutta

The timeless comedy 'Padosan' began its journey as a short story which was adapted first in Bengali and then in Telugu, both by Calcutta-based production houses. It was a rage in three languages before Bollywood even knew that it existed.

Leena Chandavarkar reveals how she rejected Kishore Kumar's proposal in their first meeting

Leena Chandavarkar and Kishore Kumar tied the knot in 1980. They have a son named Sumit Ganguly.

Obituary | How Bappi Lahiri struck an impeccable balance of mood and melody

It was not just Bappi da's music that made millions love him. He was adored for much more, and besides his music, his sartorial choices, his jokes and his warmth endeared him to millions

Madhubala birth anniversary: Here are some lesser-known facts about the legendary actor

From her well-publicised personal life, to her tragic death at the age of 36, the vivacious star remains etched in the minds of people.

Lata Mangeshkar final interview | 'I doubt my legacy will matter as much to future generations in this era of instant gratification'

"I am not too sure of my songs outliving me. Nowadays, the young people’s attention span is very limited. They do not live in the past at all. Everyone wants to live for the moment," Lata Mangeshkar said in her final interview to Subhash K Jha.