10 Sad Songs of Talat Mahmood
When it came to sad songs, the velvet voiced Talat Mahmood was a master. When it came to sad songs, the velvet voiced Talat Mahmood was a master. After his …
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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 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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My Guru, My Father
He was the epitome of music due to which the melody rich Sarod got an unthinkable status.… For me, the seven notes of music were him by Amjad Ali Khan …
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10 Everlasting Songs on Dilip Kumar’s 98th Birthday
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 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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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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Ek Duuje Ke Liye: Bollywood’s Mega Musical Duos
Hindi film music has seen some of the best compositions from duo music directors. Narendra Kusnur takes a closer look Over the years, the world of Hindi film music has …
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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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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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10 Things Seniors can do to keep the Mood and Smile intact
There are many studies that have shown how a person changes once he or she retires from a job or service. Here are some tips that could help uplift one’s …
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10 Timeless Ghazals of Asha Bhosle
One normally associates Asha Bhosle with peppy songs but she also sang some excellent ghazals, writes Narendra Kusnur When one mentions Asha Bhosle, one normally talks of her peppier numbers, dance hits, songs she …
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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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10 Classics which tell us why Pandit Jasraj was such a genius
An era has ended, truly. Pandit Jasraj had a voice which expressed any emotion in any range. And even as fans worldwide are trying to come to terms with the …
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Pandit Jasraj, RIP
Celebrated vocalist Pandit Jasraj passed away on Monday, August 17. He was 90 and had a musical career spanning over eight decades. A recipient of several awards including the Padma …
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When Silence Was a Sound
YR Anand takes a close look at the phenomenon that was Simon and Garfunkel Hello darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again Because a vision softly …
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10 Rajesh Khanna love songs on his 8th death anniversary
There were numerous hit songs picturised on Rajesh Khanna, and the masses adored his unique screen mannerisms, writes Narendra Kusnur From 1969 to 1974, Rajesh Khanna was the undisputed superstar …
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Hitting the Happy Notes
Music is at the top of the list when it comes to lifting the spirits. Narendra Kusnur lists 10 top cheerful film numbers Everybody loves a happy song, and it …
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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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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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Guru Dutt’s Top 10 Iconic Songs
Guru Dutt’s films have been a montage of his real life. From Pyaasa to Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi, Guru Dutt has opened his heart to cinema and gives us some …
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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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Think Pink
YR Anand looks and listens back over the years of Pink Floyd’s rise as a band that has captured listeners’ minds, and won’t let go We don’t need no education …
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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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Woodstock at 50
The name itself evokes an entire era of free-thinking and immortal music. Y R Anand looks (and listens) back at the iconic festival I came upon a child of God …
Read More A Planet for a Pandit Jasraj
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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