Ajay Mankotia

Legendary singer Suman Kalyanpur- whose similarity with Lata’s voice became her curse

Suman’s voice, texture, and range were strikingly similar to Lata’s, so listeners, radio stations, and even music directors initially mistook her for Lata.

Remembering Indian poet and Hindi film lyricist Qamar Jalalabadi on his death anniversary, January 9.

Lyricists in Hindi film songs remain unrecognized, overshadowed by singers and composers, except among connoisseurs.

Not long after Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, a private song was released in 1948– “Suno Suno Ae Duniya Waalon Bapu Ki Ye Amar Kahani”

Conceived as tribute after Gandhi’s assassination, the song chronicled his life, decried violence, moved Nehru to tears, and sold a million copies in first month.

Sudha Malhotra: The Unseen Star of Hindi Cinema’s Golden Era

A luminous journey through melodies, myths, child-artist classics, and an artist who deserved far more.

Dharmendra: The Eternal Hero Who Stole India’s Heart

A heartfelt tribute to an icon whose humility, talent and warmth touched countless lives deeply

Asha Bhosle at 92: The Timeless Voice Lives On

From soulful ghazals to spirited rock ’n’ roll, the legendary singer continues to enchant with her unmatched versatility and enduring charm

His Voice Will Never Die: Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchan Hai

Bhupinder’s soulful, unique voice carried a Sufi spirit and poetic depth, too intense and melancholic for mainstream Hindi film playback singing conventions

November Rain: A Legendary Rock Love Story

Released in 1992, November Rain by Guns N’ Roses became a cinematic rock opera, marking a pivotal moment in music history

Bollywood dilemma: What do you call those music composers that steal from their own ?

Film composers copying / getting ‘inspired’ by foreign songs, including Pakistani songs, is a known fact. but why should they steal from their own tunes/

A rare music composer chiselled by blows of life

Music of composer Jaidev was not for the masses.. His was of the kind that gave him acclaim, but never wealth. Winner of 3 national awards, he died in relative penury