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Anand Bakshi, the storyteller: In new book, son Rakesh reflects on the poet's 'life and lyrics'

In the new book Nagme, Kisse, Baatein, Yaadein, Rakesh Anand Bakshi looks back at his father, legendary songwriter Anand Bakshi's illustrious career that spanned over five decades.

Mehfil-e-Sahir | Celebrating 100 years of Sahir Ludhianvi: Mayur Puri reads 'Sar Jo Tera Chakraye'

For his birth centennial, we're presenting Sahir Ludhianvi's words in the voice of contemporary lyricists. Here, Mayur Puri discusses how Ludhianvi penned a very 'of-the-streets' song with 'Sar Jo Tera Chakraye', which ended up becoming the anthem of the working class.

Mehfil-e-Sahir | Celebrating 100 years of Sahir Ludhianvi: Varun Grover reads 'Aaj Sajan Mohe Ang Lagalo'

For his birth centennial, we're presenting Sahir Ludhianvi's words in the voice of contemporary lyricists. Here, Varun Grover discusses why this song from Guru Dutt's Pyaasa is a testimony to Sahir's songwriting acumen.

Mehfil-e-Sahir | Celebrating 100 years of Sahir Ludhianvi: Shellee reads 'Jinhen Naaz Hai Hind Par'

For his birth centennial, we're presenting Sahir Ludhianvi's words in the voice of contemporary lyricists. Here, Shellee discusses how SD Burman and Ludhianvi's stellar combination made the Pyaasa soundtrack immortal in every respect.

On World Music Day, Javed Akhtar says old songs should be protected from 'vandalisation': They're our cultural heritage

On World Music Day, Indian Performing Right Society, chaired by lyricist Javed Akhtar, has launched a two-week social media campaign #CreditTheCreator.

The cult of SD Burman: Why the legendary composer's music is still relevant 43 years after his death

The manner in which SD Burman composed his songs remains the yardstick by which the longevity of any song is measured in Hindi films.

RD Burman's music goes beyond 'Piya Tu' and 'Chingari Koi Bhadke' — a look at some of his lesser-known songs

On his 79th birth anniversary, here's a playlist for new-age RD Burman fans — with some of his lesser-known songs.

Bioscope: A Frivolous History of Bollywood takes a nostalgic look at Hindi cinema's music, iconic pairs

The book may have frivolous in its title, but it is written with fondness and contains several lesser-known facts about Bollywood | #FirstCulture

Cinema of the North East: From Jahnu Barua to Rima Das, voices of note from the region

These are the talents to take note of, in part three of our primer on cinema from the North East

A playlist of our favourite Lata Mangeshkar melodies — from 'Lag Jaa Gale' to 'Tum Aa Gaye Ho'

A playlist of our favourite yesteryear's Lata Mangeshkar songs on her 88th birthday