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I am a Muslim, composing for Ramayana, says AR Rahman: ‘I studied in a Brahmin school, value the good things’ | Bollywood News

I am a Muslim, composing for Ramayana, says AR Rahman: ‘I studied in a Brahmin school, value the good things’ | Bollywood News

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Composer AR Rahman had quite a busy 2025, and he has already hit the ground running with the album, Gandhi Talks. The sought-after composer will be under the spotlight once Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana releases later this year. The much-awaited film sees Rahman collaborating with the legend Hans Zimmer. While appearing on BBC Asian’s YouTube channel, Rahman was asked whether his religious beliefs came into play when he was composing the album. He said, “I studied in a Brahmin school, and every year we had Ramayana and Mahabharata, so I know the story. The story is about how virtuous a person is, higher ideals, and all that stuff. People may argue, but I value all those good things — any good things that you can learn from. The prophet has said that knowledge is something invaluable, no matter where you get it from — a king, a beggar, a good act or a bad one. You can’t shy away from things.” ALSO READ | AR Rahman admits he has lost work in Bollywood in the last 8 …

Aman Pant on Bollywood music, working for SRK-Salman Khan and more [Exclusive]

Aman Pant on Bollywood music, working for SRK-Salman Khan and more [Exclusive]

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Aman Pant on Bollywood music, working for SRK-Salman Khan and more [Exclusive] Home Videos Aman Pant on Bollywood music, working for SRK-Salman Khan and more [Exclusive] Aman Pant is a versatile Indian composer who has worked on numerous projects, including films and OTT series. Watch the exclusive interview to know more about the making of music. By: Video Desk  |  Published: December 23, 2025 7:21 PM IST Aman Pant has indeed produced musical compositions in various genres, including film and OTT. To better understand how he creates this music, we recommend checking out the in-depth interview he recently gave us regarding his latest work ‘Single Papa’ along with some fantastic tracks from the film. Aman Pant has had the opportunity to work with many of the prominent Indian film makers of today’s generation (Raj/DK, R Balki etc.), where he has composed original scores for movies like ‘Dunki’ and ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ along with many others. In addition, Aman Pant has created numerous advertising projects (over 4000 TV …

Dhurandhar music review: Ranveer Singh may play edgy undercover agent, this album is a hardworking deskie at best | Music News

Dhurandhar music review: Ranveer Singh may play edgy undercover agent, this album is a hardworking deskie at best | Music News

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Dhurandhar music review: Few movies get such a big countdown to release day, with all the pomp and circumstance, as Aditya Dhar’s directorial Dhurandhar has received. Ever since the first look was revealed, which had Ranveer Singh smoking like Thomas Shelby of Birmingham, Dhurandhar is all anyone has talked about. The first look also gave the fans a chance to eavesdrop on the music for the film, as it featured the title track. Furthermore, everyone was beyond excited that composer Shashwat Sachdev had revisited the classic qawwali ‘Yeh Ishq Ishq Hai’ from the film Barsaat Ki Raat (1960). But once you listen to the whole soundtrack, nostalgia starts feeling more like the easy way out rather than innovation. Bollywood composers are nefariously known for picking up entire tracks and their compositions for their own songs, as inspiration, of course. But some composers have proved that it can be done with some kind of subtlety and grace, like Shantanu Moitra displayed with the song ‘Kaisi Paheli Zindagani’ from Parineeta. The track was sampled from Louis Armstrong’s …

Spotify Wrapped: Arijit Singh is ‘top artist’ for 7th year as Mohit Suri films dominate charts | Bollywood News

Spotify Wrapped: Arijit Singh is ‘top artist’ for 7th year as Mohit Suri films dominate charts | Bollywood News

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Spotify Wrapped 2025: It’s time to take out your phones and dive back into the musical journey you have been on for this past year. Streaming giant Spotify just released their Wrapped list for 2025, and while there are some constant stalwarts still at the top, there are some underdogs who have emerged through. While the individual list studies your personal likes and dislikes, the streaming service also analyses the trends of the entire nation in order to crown the top people in this year’s music. The first and probably the most important list is Top Artist of the Year. The top spot went to Arijit Singh for the 7th consecutive time, with Pritam and Shreya Ghoshal hanging on to the second and third spot, respectively. The rest of the pack included AR Rahman, Anirudh Ravichander, Sachin-Jigar, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Tanishk Bagchi, and Masoom Sharma. ALSO READ:  Haunted by marital abuse, this artist became a Grammy legend, world record holder and one of greatest of all time The most streamed song in the country was …

Akshay Kumar-Priyanka Chopra’s relationship soured; I cut him from my film, says Suneel Darshan: ‘His mistake, why should she suffer?’ | Music News

Akshay Kumar-Priyanka Chopra’s relationship soured; I cut him from my film, says Suneel Darshan: ‘His mistake, why should she suffer?’ | Music News

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Bollywood has hundreds of stories about alleged affairs, secret relationships and behind the scene altercations. One of the most well known one involves actors Priyanka Chopra and Akshay Kumar. The two exuded chemistry with each other on the screen, which led people to believe that something was going on in real-life as well. Producer Suneel Darshan recently talked about the same in an interview, and shared a story of a time when he had to choose between the two stars. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The producer was asked about his relationship with Priyanka and Akshay, and what actually occurred all those years ago. Recalling the time when the actors had no issue working with each other, Suneel said, “They were doing well and they were quite comfortable with each other. They did films like Aitraaz together, which actually Priyanka didn’t want to do. She came to me and said that she has been given the role of the vamp. I checked out the script and realised that she has the most important role in the …

THIS music maestro converted his religion at 23 years of age, married to a famous Bollywood actress, later divorced because…; had three children, he is…

THIS music maestro converted his religion at 23 years of age, married to a famous Bollywood actress, later divorced because…; had three children, he is…

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After nearly three decades, this internationally celebrated Indian composer, who changed his birth name, following a religious conversion, separated from his wife, leaving his three talented, musically-inclined children to navigate the fallout. By: Gurnoor Sahni  |  Published: December 03 2025, 01:25 PM IST Music director and singer divorced He is one of India’s most famous music directors and singers, his songs are etched in people’s minds. After 29 years, he divorced his wife, who he has three children with. He converted to Islam He was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, his father was also a music composer, his mother was a Muslim. His father was Hindu but at the age of 23, this singer converted to Islam. His real name is said to be AS Dilip Kumar but after his spiritual experience, he changed his religion and his name. His siblings He has three sisters and no brother. One of his sisters is also an Indian playback singer and music composer of films. She is also the mother of GV Prakash Kumar and Bhavani Sri. …

Alisha Chinai says she left Bollywood as singers were being made to sign ‘illegal’ contracts: ‘There was no fair play’

Alisha Chinai says she left Bollywood as singers were being made to sign ‘illegal’ contracts: ‘There was no fair play’

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Updated on: Nov 28, 2025 09:18 am IST Singer Alisha Chinai has opened up on her absence from Hindi film music over the last decade. Singer Alisha Chinai has had several huge hits under her belt. From Made in India to Kajra Re, her voice has been behind some of the most iconic Hindi tracks. Yet, she has been selective with her choices in Hindi film music. In a recent interview, the singer called it a conscious call, a sort of protest against the ‘illegal’ contracts that she said were being forced upon singers in the industry. Alisha Chinai has recorded a handful of Hindi films since 2010. Alisha Chinai slams Bollywood contracts In an interview with Free Press Journal, Alisha was asked what had kept her away from Bollywood. The singer responded, “To be honest, I was just bored with the Bollywood music. I felt a little burnt out as an artist. I wanted to do something different. So, I stayed away, and there were other reasons as well, like all the politics going …

Saiyaara composer Tanishk Bagchi STEPS AWAY from social media, says his agency will now…

Saiyaara composer Tanishk Bagchi STEPS AWAY from social media, says his agency will now…

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Saiyaara composer Tanishk Bagchi STEPS AWAY from social media, says his agency will now… Music composer Tanishk Bagchi has stepped away from social media to focus on himself, handing over his Instagram to his agency. He thanked fans for their support and shared how emotional phases in his life shaped songs like Saiyaara. Music composer Tanishk Bagchi, the hitmaker behind songs like Saiyaara and Raataan Lambiyan, has announced that he is taking a break from social media. On Sunday (November 16), he shared a statement on Instagram saying he will no longer be personally active online. Tanishk wrote that he’s stepping away from all platforms to focus on himself. He informed fans that his Instagram page will now be fully managed by his agency. “For any queries, collaborations or work-related communication, please reach out through DMs. All official contact details are in the bio,” he added. He also thanked his fans for the constant love and support, saying their appreciation gives him strength every day. While he won’t be online, …

‘Dubbing for Lataji was the best learning phase of my life’ | Music News

‘Dubbing for Lataji was the best learning phase of my life’ | Music News

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Tu Hi Re, the simmering centrepiece of Mani Ratnam’s Bombay, which just completed 30 years, has travelled well. A low, hesitant invocation, it moves towards a crescendo and hits high notes of a kind — ones that playback singer Kavita Krishnamurthy, 67, cites as music’s non-existent “Z scale”. In the long arc of Krishnamurthy’s five-decade career, the duet with Hariharan, was neither her debut nor her most-decorated song. Yet, it has stood the test of time. Just like so many others in the singer’s oeuvre of over 25,000 songs across languages. From the sultry romp of Hawa hawai (Mr. India, 1987) to the intimate Pyar hua chupke se (1942: A Love Story, 1994), the playful Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, 1999) the powerful Dola re (Devdas, 2002) — her duet with Shreya Ghoshal — to her graceful renditions of Tagore songs and other devotional bhajans, Krishnamurthy’s diverse journey has chronicled India’s streaming soundscape. The artiste will mark her golden jubilee in Hindi film music next year — her first Hindi song was …

Man who gave Diljit Dosanjh a break in films refuses to talk about him, wants to focus only on ‘nice people, positive people’ | Bollywood News

Man who gave Diljit Dosanjh a break in films refuses to talk about him, wants to focus only on ‘nice people, positive people’ | Bollywood News

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The Indian entertainment industry can be tough to navigate, and many find themselves stranded in the crowded landscape. Director and producer Guddu Dhanoa, known for movies such as Elaan (1994), Bichhoo (2000) and Jaal: The Trap (2003), shared stories from his career, and his interactions with celebrities such as Sunidhi Chauhan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol, Dharmendra and Diljit Dosanjh. In an interview with Friday Talkies, Dhanoa was asked about Diljit Dosanjh, whom he gave a break with the 2011 film The Lion of Punjab. Dhanoa said, “Let’s talk about positive people, real people, nice people, good people,” while evading any discussion about Diljit Dosanjh. But he proceeded to take shots at ‘people who change after fame’. The Lion of Punjab also starred Pooja Tandon, Gurpreet Ghuggi and Vindu Dara Singh. READ MORE: ‘Saif Ali Khan ate your dog’: Actor Akashdeep Sabir recalls getting panicked call after his dog was mauled to death by Amrita Singh’s pet Story continues below this ad While discussing how people change with fame, he mentioned another singer, Sunidhi Chauhan. …