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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On The Classical Track
Indian classical musicians have made immense contributions to film music, as singers, instrumentalists and directors, writes Narendra Kusnur Musically, the 1952 film Baiju Bawra is often remembered for the way …
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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 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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Yahoo! 10 Shammi Kapoor songs… Breezy, Robust, Energising
To mark the star’s 89th birth anniversary on October 21, Narendra Kusnur choose 10 of Shammi Kapoor’s more robust numbers Selecting 10 songs filmed on Shammi Kapoor wasn’t an easy …
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10 Lata Mangeshkar Solo Classics as she turns 91
This is the final part of our three-day series focusing on love songs from the past. On Lata Mangeshkar’s 91st birthday on September 28, we choose 10 of her solo …
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Copycat Countdown: 20 Desi Hits Inspired by Phoren Songs
Hindi film music is by now known for picking up songs from English and other languages, and turning them into desi numbers. Narendra Kusnur lists a few popular copies Every …
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Top 20 Desh Bhakti Songs to Celebrate Independence Day 2020
It’s the season for patriotic songs on TV, Radio and streaming apps. Narendra Kusnur presents his Top 20 list This year, because of quarantine and social distancing, the quantum of …
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10 Songs that celebrate Kishore Kumar’s love for life
To mark his 91st birth anniversary on August 4, Narendra Kusnur picked 10 Kishore Kumar songs with the words ‘Zindagi’ and ‘Jeevan’. Enjoy! If one looks at the Kishore Kumar …
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10 Mohammed Rafi songs with a theme of nostalgia, memory, separation & longing
To mark Mohammed Rafi’s 40th death anniversary on July 31, Narendra Kusnur chose 10 tunes with a common emotion of ‘yaad’ It’s been 40 years since the legendary Mohammed Rafi …
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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 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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