10 Saroj Khan songs that will want you to do a jig
She was the Queen of Hindi film song choreography. Narendra Kusnur lists videos of her songs that defined her work When it came to Bollywood choreography, the name Saroj Khan …
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10 ever-so-popular RD Burman Asha Bhosle Songs
It’s the master music director’s 81st birth anniversary on June 27, so Narendra Kusnur’s presents some unforgettable songs that the multi-faceted Asha Bhosle rendered for him To mark R D Burman’s …
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Dum Dum Deega Deega… Top 20 Songs that would want you to Dance in the Rains
The advent of the monsoon means a change in musical mood. Narendra Kusnur presents his Top 20 favourite baarish songs There are different ways to musically greet the rains. A …
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Top 10 Mehdi Hassan Ghazals & Nazms… all Masterpieces
For an entire generation, Mehdi Hassan was the ultimate ghazal singer. On the maestro’s eighth death anniversary on June 13, Narendra Kusnur picked 10 of his popular and slightly lesser-known ghazals and nazms – all masterpieces.
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10 Evergreen Songs from Basu Chatterjee’s films
The ace filmmaker, who passed away today (June 4), ensured that songs were in sync with storylines, and had a slice-of-life element in them, writes Narendra Kusnur Like the subjects …
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10 Iconic and all-time favourite Raj Kapoor songs
On showman Raj Kapoor’s 32nd death anniversary today (June 2), Narendra Kusnur chooses 10 iconic songs filmed on him. Enjoy! When playback singer Mukesh passed away in August 1976, …
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20 Laxmikant-Pyarelal songs that will get your feet tapping
It’s been 22 years since Laxmikant Kudalkar passed away. Narendra Kusnur picks 20 songs of the music director duo of Laxmi-Pyare. Enjoy! It’s been 22 years since music director Laxmikant …
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Naushad: Master of the Exquisite (+ 10 Songs that define his Genius and Versatility)
Composer par excellence, Naushad was also a captivating poet. Narendra Kusnur looks back over the maestro’s immense contribution to Hindi film music Following the lockdown, many singers have been doing online …
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Take a Sad Song, and Make it Better
Narendra Kusnur examines the appeal of the melancholy number, and chooses 20 heartbreaking hits Most followers of old Hindi film music are fascinated by sad songs. Interestingly, they often greet …
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Gazing at the Ghazal
Soulful poetry is the hallmark of the ghazal, a music form which captivated listeners in the 1980s but is now facing tough times, writes Narendra Kusnur On February 14, Talat …
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When pop went Desi
In a span of 25 years, Indipop arrived, boomed… and then slowly faded out. Narendra Kusnur examines the rise and decline of the genre Around this time 25 years ago, …
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The Czar of Sitar
One of the early Indian names on the international music stage, Pandit Ravi Shankar left everyone mesmerized with his consummate skill. Narendra Kusnur sketches his encounters with the maestro PART …
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The Sweetest Thing to Come
The forthcoming U2 concert took Narendra Kusnur back in time through the memorable rock shows India has seen A month from now, on December 15, Indian rock fans are in …
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A Planet for a Pandit
While Pandit Jasraj is a major star of the Indian classical music firmament, it’s still thrilling that a planet has been named after him, writes Narendra Kusnur On Monday, September …
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