Singing Legend Lata Mangeshkar didn’t want to be reborn as herself because of the immense personal struggles, hardships, and sacrifices she endured throughout her life, which she believed only she truly understood. In an old interview with Javed Akhtar, she stated, “…if God does give herll another life, let it be in India, in Maharashtra,…
YRF director Aditya Chopra had initially rejected the song “Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main” from the 1995 released blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol because it didn’t fit the situation. But, later it was later recorded by Asha Bhosle and Abhijeet.It turned out to be a massive hit and won…
Notedly Kishore Kumar sang with his son, Amit Kumar ‘Aati Rahenge Baharen” from the film which has remained a cult hit for “Kasme Vade” directed by Ramesh Behl and featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee roughly 48 years contextually referring to the late 1970s/early 1980s era of their collaborationsThe song is considered a timeless, evergreen. Like…
Rashami recalled that she wanted to discover discover creative spaces within herself and adjust to new roles. In the interview, she explains that her past experiences have given her the strength and clarity to make bolder choices and truly enjoy the process of discovering new shades within herself, rather than staying in a comfortable, familiar…
Following the end of an era with the passing away of sisters Asha andLata plans are afoot by brother, Hridaynath Mangeshkar to construct Asia’s largest hospital in Pune and to dedicate it to the memory of bothAsha and Lata . The proposed project is likely to be named the “Lata-Asha Institute of Medical Sciences” or…
Zanai Bhosle, grandaughter of Asha Bhosle shared an emotional “Goodbye my love” tribute to her grandmother, legendary singer Asha Bhosle, following her funeral in Mumbai. Posting on Instagram, she called the 92-year-old icon as the “love of her life,” while fans and celebrities paid respects at the funeral where Asha was cremated with full state…
It was 58 years ago (1968), Dharmendra solidified his status as a “Dhurandhar” (master/powerhouse) of Hindi cinema by featuring in the year’s highest-grossing film, Aankhen. The Ramanand Sagar’s directorial spy thriller moulded him as a massive superstar, with the film embedded with pioneering foreign locations and a dashing performance as a secret agent. Aankhen was…
The 1972 released Ramesh Sippy directorial film, scripted by Salim-Javed featured Hema Malini in a dual role, Dharmendra, and Sanjeev Kumar.Inspired by Ram Aur Shyam released in (1967)—involved a subversion of formula where the twin sister takes on the “hero” role. It was remade in multiple languages and inspired films featuring the “twin sister swap”…
Choreographer Shakti Mohan, in her 40s, is happily single and focusing on her career, rejecting societal pressure to marry despite her mother’s advice. She revealed in a Siddharth Kannan interview that she was previously cheated on in a 3-year relationship, leading to heartbreak and a firm decision to avoid such betrayal. Currently single, content, and…
Singer Shamshad Begum was a pioneering Indian playback singer with a distinctive, nasal, and powerful voice, reigning in the 1940s-50s.Described as one of the very first female playback singers, her voice set benchmarks for later legends like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, who were sometimes asked to emulate her style. Renowned music directors like Naushad…
