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.

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

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.

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

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