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Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Faheem Abdullah wins Best Playback Singer (Male) award for Saiyaara Title Track | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Faheem Abdullah wins Best Playback Singer (Male) award for Saiyaara Title Track | Bollywood News

2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 09:43 PM IST Faheem Abdullah won the award for the Best Playback Singer (Male) at Chetak Screen Awards 2026. He took home the trophy for the title track of Saiyaara. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Others competing with Faheem in the category were Hanumankind, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Shashwat Sachdev, and Mohd. Sadiq for Dhurandhar’s title track. Arijit Singh, Shashwat Sachdev, and Armaan Khan for “Gehra Hua” in Dhurandhar, Arijit Singh for “Dhun” from Saiyaara, and Jubin Nautiyal for “Barbaad” from Saiyaara. Director Mohit Suri collected the award on his behalf. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. ALSO READ | Chetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Instituted by The Indian Express Group, the Chetak Screen Awards are regarded as one of India’s most trusted film honours, built on a foundation of merit, credibility, and peer-driven evaluation. Award recipients are determined by the independent Screen Academy, a …

IE100: Vijay, Pawan Kalyan’s political stints pay off as they improve spots in list of most powerful Indians; Aditya Dhar mentioned; SRK rises in rank | Bollywood News

IE100: Vijay, Pawan Kalyan’s political stints pay off as they improve spots in list of most powerful Indians; Aditya Dhar mentioned; SRK rises in rank | Bollywood News

A quick review of The Indian Express’ list of the most powerful Indians in 2026 from an entertainment industry perspective makes one thing clear: actor-turned-politicians are not only making waves but also tightening their grip on the masses, emerging as towering figures in both politics and show business. In fact, the earliest names on the list from the domain of cinema are both actor-politicians: “Thalapathy” Vijay, who serves as the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and Pawan Kalyan, the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. However, not a single name from the film industry made it to the Top 50. Vijay In the IE100 list for 2026, Vijay clinched the 66th position, improving from last year’s 74th, underscoring his emergence as a force to be reckoned with in Tamil Nadu politics. Mentioning that his entry has altered the political atmosphere in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with his large rallies unsettling both the DMK and the AIADMK, the list says that his popularity, particularly among young voters, as well as …

‘We all cried for Jaskirat’: Fans say give Ranveer Singh all awards for heartbreaking act in Dhurandhar 2 song Phir Se

‘We all cried for Jaskirat’: Fans say give Ranveer Singh all awards for heartbreaking act in Dhurandhar 2 song Phir Se

Even before it was officially released, visuals of Ranveer Singh from Dhurandhar 2 song Phir Se had flooded social media. The song, sung by Arijit Singh, is featured towards the end of the sequel and gives the film an emotional conclusion. Ranveer Singh in a still from Phir Se when it appears in Dhurandhar 2. Ranveer Singh moved to tears by Phir Se On Wednesday, the film’s makers released a lyrical video for the song, prompting fans in the comments to hail it as the album’s masterpiece. Even Ranveer himself admitted the song left him emotional. Sharing the lyrical video on social media on Wednesday, he wrote, “I cried. Full stop. Did you?” Phir Se has become a talking point among fans since the film’s release a week ago. The song captures the emotional journey of Ranveer’s character in the film. The new lyrical video features key moments from the story, including scenes of Ranveer’s character, Jaskirat, with his family in India, and his alias, Hamza, with his loved ones in Pakistan. Fans say we …

Arijit Singh Steals Hearts With Phir Se in Dhurandhar:The Revenge

Arijit Singh Steals Hearts With Phir Se in Dhurandhar:The Revenge

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has opened to a massive response at the box office, but beyond the numbers, it’s the film’s music that’s really staying with audiences. One track in particular, Phir Se, sung by Arijit Singh, has struck an emotional chord with viewers, quickly becoming one of the most talked about elements of the film. Composed by Shashwat Sachdev and written by Irshad Kamil, Phir Se beautifully captures the feeling of reconnecting with someone you love after a long time. What makes it even more special is the timing, coming after Arijit Singh’s recent announcement that he’s stepping away from playback singing. For many fans, this song feels even more meaningful because of that. Audiences have especially loved how the song is woven into the story. Many have pointed out how it elevates a deeply emotional moment involving Ranveer Singh’s character, making the scene even more powerful. Social media is filled with reactions calling it a perfect ending, with fans praising Arijit’s voice for adding depth and intensity. Some even said the song left them teary eyed …

Dhurandhar 2 song Phir Se out: Fans react to Arijit Singh track, share how its placement in the film left them emotional

Dhurandhar 2 song Phir Se out: Fans react to Arijit Singh track, share how its placement in the film left them emotional

Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, has shattered box office records on its opening day. The spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar has become a rage on social media too, with hundreds of fans and viewers sharing their first-day reviews on X. Amid this craze, the makers have released a new song from the album, sung by Arijit Singh. Titled Phir Se, the soulful ballad has attracted a lot of reactions from viewers who have seen the film already. (Also read: ₹100 crore on opening day”>Dhurandhar 2 review, release live updates: Ranveer Singh film shatters records, crosses ₹100 crore on opening day) The new Arijit Singh song from Dhurandhar 2 has attracted fan reactions. Arijit Singh song in Dhurandhar 2 The song is composed by Shashwat Sachdev, with lyrics from Irshad Kamil. The ballad delves into the rush of strong emotions that arrive after seeing a loved one after a long time. Arijit’s vocals beautifully align with the lyrics, giving a resonant and sublime reflection on the lasting impact of love and …

‘It cannot be treated like an obituary’: Amaal Mallik defends Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing | Bollywood News

‘It cannot be treated like an obituary’: Amaal Mallik defends Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMar 16, 2026 10:25 PM IST Singer Arijit Singh — arguably the biggest voice in Indian film music today — has stepped away from playback singing. While he made the announcement in January, conversations around his decision continue within the music industry. The latest to react is singer-composer Amaal Mallik, who suggested that artistes unhappy with the kind of work they are getting should take inspiration from Arijit’s move. In a recent interview with Zoom, he said, “If you cannot do the kind of work you want to do, just follow what Arijit did.” Amaal Mallik explained that the decision had been on Arijit Singh’s mind for years. “On a personal and friendly level, I am not trying to take his name for attention. I won’t even list all the songs he has sung for me, but he still has around 100 songs yet to release. In fact, there are over a hundred tracks from films that he recorded in the last four years that are still pending release,” he said. According …

Amaal Mallik reacts to Arijit Singh’s decision to quit film music: ‘Not an obituary, he is entering league of legends’

Amaal Mallik reacts to Arijit Singh’s decision to quit film music: ‘Not an obituary, he is entering league of legends’

Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has stepped into the spotlight to address fans’ concerns following Arijit Singh’s announcement that he would be stepping back from playback singing in a new interview. Amaal stressed that while Arijit may be stepping away from films, his musical journey is far from over. Amaal Mallik says Arijit Singh is entering the league of legends. Amaal talks about Arijit’s future “Arijit has done amazing work, and even more amazing work is on the way. Around a hundred unreleased songs that he recorded over the past four years will eventually be released. Today, when he steps down from film music, no one is happy. Artists aren’t happy, but this is not an obituary. He’s exploring music with Anoushka Shankar, entering the league of legends like Ranjit Barot and Zakir Hussain. Film may be removed, but the man is still alive,” said Amaal as she opened up about Arijit Singh with Zoom in a new interview. Amaal highlighted the remarkable bond between Arijit and his younger brother, singer-songwriter Armaan Malik, describing the mutual respect …

Ek Din Trailer: Sai Pallavi falls in love with Junaid Khan for a day; Arijit Singh’s soothing vocals take the cake

Ek Din Trailer: Sai Pallavi falls in love with Junaid Khan for a day; Arijit Singh’s soothing vocals take the cake

After making the South film industry fall head over heels in love with her, actor Sai Pallavi has been in the news lately for her Bollywood debut. As we all know, Sai will be playing the role of Sita opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. But ahead of the same, Sai will share the screen with Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan in Ek Din, her first Hindi film. This project will mark Junaid’s third Bollywood film in a lead role. Well, makers of the upcoming romantic drama film dropped the much-anticipated trailer today, giving us a glimpse of Sai and Junaid’s fresh onscreen chemistry. Kunal Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan in Ek Din The 2 minutes 12 seconds long trailer of Ek Din begins with Junaid Khan gazing at a Fortune Bell, which apparently grants wishes to heartbroken lovers. Looking hopefully at Sai Pallavi, as she walks by with Kunal Kapoor, Junaid secretly wishes: “Kaash Meera meri ho jaaye, chaahe ek din ke liye hi sahi.” Junaid is called away and even though …

Vishal Dadlani reacts to Arijit Singh’s decision to quit playback singing: ‘I’m on his side, he is a good guy’

Vishal Dadlani reacts to Arijit Singh’s decision to quit playback singing: ‘I’m on his side, he is a good guy’

Singer Arijit Singh sent shockwaves through the music industry with his decision to step away from playback singing earlier this year. Now, musician and singer Vishal Dadlani has commented on Arijit’s decision in an interaction with the podcast Untriggered with AminJaz. Vishal says he is fully supportive of Arijit and would like to go ahead and explore his music in the future. (Also read: Arijit Singh is done with music being a machine’: Music producer reveals why singer quit playback singing) Vishal Dadlani praised Arijit Singh and said that musically, he is a genius. What Vishal said about Arijit When asked about Arijit’s decision to quit playback singing, Vishal said, “Do what makes you happy, man. He has put out some kind of explanation on it. Jo bhi hain, tere dil ka hain, tu kar. Music is an ocean that exists with or without any of us. So cheers! The guy, musically speaking, is a genius. There is no question. Explore, that is what life is for.” When the host said that if Arijit goes …

‘It’s Arijit Singh’s universe’: Iulia Vantur recalls visiting the singer’s hometown, says was touched by the community atmosphere there | Bollywood News

‘It’s Arijit Singh’s universe’: Iulia Vantur recalls visiting the singer’s hometown, says was touched by the community atmosphere there | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiMar 5, 2026 05:13 PM IST Iulia Vantur recently released her song “Tere Sang,” which marks her maiden collaboration with renowned singer Arijit Singh, who has been in the news in recent weeks after announcing his retirement from playback singing. In that sense, Iulia said she feels nothing short of grateful and privileged to have had the chance to share a song with the celebrated singer. In a recent conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Iulia recounted her experience working with Arijit. ‘We went to Arijit Singh’s gaon’ Iulia Vantur said, “The most important thing, I think, is the fact that Arijit Singh has lent his voice, his magical voice, to this track. So I feel so grateful and honoured to be a part of it. And I was obviously nervous knowing that I’m going to meet Arijit Singh. But he was so warm and so welcoming, and such a beautiful human being. The moment when I met him, I was just relaxed because I knew that there is no judgment, there are no expectations …