10 Cool Sanjay Dutt Songs
The percentage of memorable songs in Sanjay Dutt films may be lower than that of some of his contemporaries. But he had some big hits in the 1980s and 1990s. …
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Duets in Film Songs: Double the Fun
Hummed through the ages, Hindi film duets are a soundtrack for the lovestruck. Narendra Kusnur picks – with difficulty – a shortlist. Over the years, hundreds of successful duets have …
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10 Everlasting Songs to Remember Tragedy King Dilip Kumar
The legendary actor had some legendary songs picturised on him, all rendered by legendary singers and legendary composers. Narendra Kusnur lists 10 songs in this tribute to the great actor …
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10 Creative Madan Mohan and Lata Songs
Among combinations of music directors and singers, the one between Madan Mohan and Lata Mangeshkar produced many hits. Some films like Adalat, Woh Kaun Thi?, Mera Saaya and Dastak actually …
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10 Songs of the Very Versatile Rajendra Krishan
From love songs to sad songs and frothy numbers, he had a certain style and charm in his writing. Narendra Kusnur chooses ten of his most versatile songs. Among Hindi …
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10 Rajesh Roshan Hit Songs
Many people would talk of Rajesh Roshan for being the music director of Hrithik Roshan films like Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish. However, he has been …
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10 Brilliant Dance Numbers of Madhuri
Madhuri Dixit had exquisite dancing skills. From western steps and Indian moves to fusion sequences, she impressed with her versatility, agility and grace. Narendra Kusnur picks ten unforgettable sequences. A …
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10 Train Songs
Filmmakers have always loved picturising songs on trains, and many of them fit into the storyline. Here, we choose 10 such songs. While making this list, one condition was that …
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10 Heartfelt Nargis Songs
Starting off as a child artiste, Nargis became one of the leading stars of the 1950s, with a number of films with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar. She was on …
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10 Great Shakeel Songs
When one talks of lyricist Shakeel Badayuni, one immediately thinks of music director Naushad, writes Narendra Kusnur. To mark his 51st death anniversary on April 20, we choose 10 great …
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10 Stylish Shashi Kapoor Songs
One of the most handsome and stylish actors in Hindi cinema, Shashi Kapoor had some great tunes filmed on him, including some memorable love songs in the first decade of …
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10 Simple & Awesome Songs of Ravindra Jain
Ravindra Jain’s music reflected the innocence and simplicity of small-budget films released in the 1970s. Most often, he wrote lyrics for his own songs, making him a complete songwriter, writes …
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Musical duos who delivered
With audiences looking at whom songs were picturised on, the trend of hit pairs caught on and continued down the decades, writes Narendra Kusnur The year 1949 was a landmark …
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10 Songs That Reflect Nutan’s Engaging Persona
To mark her 30th death anniversary on February 21, we choose 10 fabulous songs, rounding off at the end of the 1960s. One of the biggest actresses from the mid-1950s …
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10 Melodious Ghazals & Nazms of maestro Jagjit Singh
February 8 will mark ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh’s 80th birthday. On the occasion, we choose 10 of his well-known ghazals and nazms. The list does not include ghazal-based hits he …
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10 Grace-filled Songs to Celebrate Waheeda Rehman
A picture of eternal grace, Waheeda Rahman had some amazing films filmed on her. A good chunk featured Guru Dutt or Dev Anand, and she looked ravishing with both of …
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Top 10 Patriotic Songs to Commemorate our 72nd Republic Day
Narendra Kusnur cherry picks 10 of his favourite Desh Bhakti songs that will make you swell in pride and enjoy our 72nd Republic Day remembrance. Vande Mataram – Anand Math …
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Top 10 Snow Songs
Filmmakers and cinematographers have always loved the snow. And there was a time when Kashmir was one of the favourite locations, before the problems started. Another attraction was Himachal Pradesh, …
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10 Songs That Simply Make You Feel Good in The New Year
January offers us the perfect season for some pakodas, warm tea and songs that talk of the weather Around this time, as we enter the New Year, it’s cold in …
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10 Naushad songs on his 101st Birthday
One overlooks the gems he created for the top female singers of the 1940s and 1950s by Narendra Kusnur When one talks of legendary music director Naushad, one immediately remembers …
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10 ‘Jhakaas’ Anil Kapoor Songs, As He Turns 64
One of the most popular actors of the 1980s and 1990s, Anil Kapoor had a string of melodious songs picturised on him One of the most popular actors of the …
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Legendary singers of Bollywood happily lent their voice to the unforgettable actor and some clearly animate why he is known as the ‘Tragedy King’, writes Narendra Kusnur Though Mohammed Rafi …
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10 Unforgettable Dharmendra Songs to Celebrate his 85th Birthday
In the good old days, Dharmendra was considered the most handsome actor in Bollywood and a matinée idol. Considered as one of the biggest superstars, in 1997, he received the …
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10 Songs by Geeta Dutt, from happy and romantic to devotional and sad
Narendra Kusnur picks 10 songs rendered by Geeta Dutt, one of the most beautiful voices in Bollywood One of the most beautiful voices in Hindi films, Geeta Dutt had so …
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10 Zeenat Aman songs: From Dum Maro Dum to Satyam Shivam Sundaram to Aap Jaisa Koi
She lit up cinema screens through the 1970s with her pulsating performances and some amazing songs. Narendra Kusnur picks his best ten in our Flashback Friday series Throughout the 1970s, …
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The case of the underrated lyricist
Narendra Kusnur writes about the poets who gave us timeless hits, but are practically forgotten Most fans of old Hindi film music are aware that playback singer Mukesh’s first hit …
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10 Manna Dey songs… All Happy, Cheerful & Peppy
October 24 marks the veteran singer Manna Dey’s seventh death anniversary. Narendra Kusnur presents 10 uptempo Manna Dey songs. Enjoy Manna Dey was one person who could sing anything. Though …
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Mangeshkar 4 Malini: 10 Dream Girl Hema Malini hits sung by Didi Lata Mangeshkar
It’s as if her voice was made for Hema Malini. On the occasion of her birthday on October 16, Narendra Kusnur picks 10 songs that Lata Mangeshkar rendered for the …
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Seniors Have Fun @ Seniors Have Talent – Round 1, Group C
On Sunday, October 11, Seniors Today hosted Group C of the first round of Seniors Have Talent, where seniors from across the country showcased their singing talent live Seniors Today …
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10 Top Amitabh-Rekha Songs to Celebrate their Birthdays
Silsila, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Alaap… there’s a long list of Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha starrers. Narendra Kusnur picks a few very hummable numbers Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan celebrate their birthdays on consecutive …
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