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Daboo Malik recalls attending Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle’s recording sessions

Daboo Malik recalls attending Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle’s recording sessions

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Veteran music composer Daboo Malik recently seems to have become nostalgic as he took a trip down memory lane as he recalled attending the recording sessions of music legends Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar.  Daboo shared a rare black-and-white picture as a throwback from the iconic Filmcenter Studios, and said that he can still remember the smell and the vibe of the room where some of India’s finest voices created timeless melodies.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Daboo Malik (@daboomalik) Sharing the picture, Daboo wrote on his social media account, “This is FILMCENTER STUDIOS …. I know the room behind that door … This is the monitor room I have sat on one of these chairs and spent hours on the black sofa behind …” He added, “I have attended recordings of Kishore Da, Rafi Sahab, Asha ji and Lataji … I can’t even explain how magnificent the musicians` assembly room …

‘His ego, my self-respect’: Abhijeet Bhattacharya says Shah Rukh Khan never apologised | Bollywood News

‘His ego, my self-respect’: Abhijeet Bhattacharya says Shah Rukh Khan never apologised | Bollywood News

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Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, widely recognised as one of the defining playback voices for Shah Rukh Khan during the ’90s and early 2000s, has opened up again about their long-standing fallout. In a recent podcast, the singer spoke at length about what led to the rift, describing it as a mix of personal hurt and unresolved differences. The singer had earlier said he felt disrespected for not getting due credit in Main Hoon Na, which starred SRK and was also produced by him. In a conversation with Nidhi Vasandani, the singer addressed the reason behind their rift. He said, “Shah Rukh Khan’s ego and my self-respect are the reasons for the rift. Shah Rukh is younger than me, yet when Farah Khan’s husband abused him so much, Shah Rukh still hugged him. Aamir Khan even named a dog after Shah Rukh, and the two of them still became friends.” ‘He didn’t say sorry even once’ He added that what affected him most was the absence of even a basic apology. “What hurt me was that …

Kartik Aaryan’s film is nowhere close to finish line, Anurag Basu says they’ve shot only 45 days | Bollywood News

Kartik Aaryan’s film is nowhere close to finish line, Anurag Basu says they’ve shot only 45 days | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 23, 2026 10:39 AM IST Anurag Basu has his hands full for the next couple of years. He’s currently filming a romantic drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreelala, which launched its first look over a year ago in February 2025. The filmmaker then has his eyes set on the long-awaited biopic on legendary singer Kishore Kumar. After Ranbir Kapoor opted out of the latter, a new actor hasn’t been cast yet. But Basu believes there’s ample time to get there, thanks to his current commitment. “I’m dying to jump into that film (Kishore Kumar biopic) as soon as I get over with the film (Kartik and Sreeleela-starrer), which I’m doing right now, and I’m galloping with it. I want to finish it because I really want to get into Kishore as soon as possible. Kishore has been in my system for a very long time. I  want to get it out right now,” said Basu. The release of the Kartik-Sreeleela film was previously scheduled for Decmber 2025, but was postponed. It was …

Kishore Kumar was ‘busy clowning’ during Mr India recording, says Alisha Chinai: ‘He gave me a look…left without a word’ | Bollywood News

Kishore Kumar was ‘busy clowning’ during Mr India recording, says Alisha Chinai: ‘He gave me a look…left without a word’ | Bollywood News

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It was in 1987 that Boney Kapoor released Mr India, directed by Shekhar Kapur. The sci-fi classic, starring Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles, was shot over nearly a year. Written by the legendary duo Salim–Javed—who split after this film—the movie remains unforgettable, thanks to iconic characters like Mogambo and Mr India, and evergreen songs such as “Kate Nahin Kat Te” and “Hawa Hawai”. While Mr India evokes nostalgia for many, for singer Alisha Chinai—the voice behind the sensual “Kate Nahin Kat Te”—it also marks her memorable experience of recording with Kishore Kumar. Alisha was barely 21 or 22 when she stepped into the studio to record the duet with Kishore Kumar, who was more than twice her age and already an icon. Composers Laxmikant–Pyarelal were at the helm. Terrified she might forget her lines, Alisha found Kishore da busy “clowning around,” barely acknowledging her presence. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Alisha recalled: “I was so lucky and fortunate that I got to sing with him. After my song with Bappi Lahiri, I …

Kishore Kumar’s son Amit says he would sleep with him, ‘mummy’ Madhubala, would kick her a lot: ‘Aapka ladka bahut laat maarta hai’ | Bollywood News

Kishore Kumar’s son Amit says he would sleep with him, ‘mummy’ Madhubala, would kick her a lot: ‘Aapka ladka bahut laat maarta hai’ | Bollywood News

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Late legendary singer Kishore Kumar‘s son Amit Kumar has opened up about his father’s four marriages in many interviews. While he never interfered with the singer’s choices, Amit, son of his wife Ruma Guha Thakurta, shared a neutral relationship with each of his stepmothers, especially late actor Madhubala. In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, the singer-actor spoke about living with Kishore Kumar and Madhubala for a while, and the relationship his father’s ex-wives shared with each other. When the host asked Amit if was living with his father and stepmother, he shared, “Yes, I would. I was comfortable. I never grumbled about anything. I used to call her ‘mummy’ only. She used to come here also once or twice. I had a habit of kicking a lot while sleeping at night. Madhu ji used to sleep in between me and baba. Main per maarta tha, mujhe maalum nahi (I would kick in my sleep).” He further added, “She then once told him, ‘Aapka ladka bahut laat maarta hai (your son kicks a lot)’. He …

Kishore Kumar was banned during Emergency, never apologised for offending Sanjay Gandhi: ‘They rolled out a red carpet for him’ | Bollywood News

Kishore Kumar was banned during Emergency, never apologised for offending Sanjay Gandhi: ‘They rolled out a red carpet for him’ | Bollywood News

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Kishore Kumar was one of the most celebrated singers of his time, and it was during the prime of his career that the government placed a ban on him. In 1976, six months after the imposition of Emergency, Kishore Kumar’s songs were banned on All India Radio. In a recent interview, his son Amit Kumar shared what inspired the government to make this decision. Amit shared that Kishore was invited to sing for a show at Sanjay Gandhi Flying Club, but, for some reason, he declined the invitation. In a chat with Vickey Lalwani, Amit said that his father wasn’t happy about the way that he was invited over the phone. “Dad said, ‘I can’t come like this. You will have to send a representative to invite me’. This statement annoyed that officer. My dad said, ‘Even if God comes and calls me like this, I won’t go’,” Amit recalled, and said that as soon as he said it, he was told he would be banned. “They said we will ban you and within 8 …

Mumtaz reveals the actual reason behind Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s breakup; he married Saira Banu because…

Mumtaz reveals the actual reason behind Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s breakup; he married Saira Banu because…

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Mumtaz reveals the actual reason behind Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s breakup; he married Saira Banu because… Home News and Gossip Mumtaz reveals the actual reason behind Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s breakup; he married Saira Banu b… Veteran actress Mumtaz recently shared some blasts from past and spoke about Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s connection. She revealed why Mughal-E-Azam broke up with her. There are some Bollywood stories that will never be forgotten. Some of the love stories, breakup, scandals and more are remembered from time to time. So here’s a story from the most glorious era of Bollywood. The story is of two of the most cherished and loved stars of the industry – Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. Rumours had it that they were in love and even wanted to get married to each other. But destiny had different plans. In a recent interview, veteran actress Mumtaz spoke about Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s connection. In an interview with Vickey Lalwani, …

THIS Bollywood actress attempted suicide after her husband cheated on her, married a superstar, married a singer and is now…

THIS Bollywood actress attempted suicide after her husband cheated on her, married a superstar, married a singer and is now…

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THIS Bollywood actress almost ended her life after her husband cheated on her with another diva. She parted ways from him and married a singer… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sonu Nigam questions Padma Awards for overlooking singers like Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sunidhi Chauhan

Sonu Nigam questions Padma Awards for overlooking singers like Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sunidhi Chauhan

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Singer Sonu Nigam recently expressed his disappointment over iconic singers being overlooked by the Padma Awards. In a social media post, he highlighted how legends like Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sunidhi Chauhan, despite their timeless contributions to music, have never received the honor. Sonu Nigam took to Instagram to criticize the government for overlooking legendary singers and their remarkable contributions to music. He pointed out that while Mohammad Rafi was honored with the Padma Shri, Kishore Kumar was never awarded, despite his global influence on artists.  The singer also took a dig at the system, questioning why awards are being given posthumously. He said, “Awards are being given posthumously too, right?”  Sonu further emphasized that even among living legends, singers like Alka Yagnik, with her long and illustrious career, have yet to be recognized. He mentioned how Shreya Ghoshal, who has proven her talent over the years, also deserves to be honored. He also pointed out how Sunidhi Chauhan, with her unique voice that has inspired an entire generation, has not received …

Sonu Nigam raises questions on Padma awards, mentions Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal – India TV

Sonu Nigam raises questions on Padma awards, mentions Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal – India TV

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Image Source : INSTAGRAM Singer Sonu Nigam has raised questions on Padma awards On the eve of Republic Day, the Center announced the Padma Awards 2025, conferring the highest civilian honour to 139 people, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. A few hours after the announcement of the Padma Awards 2025, national award singer Sonu Nigam questions the jury for ignoring several big artist this year. It is significant to note that Sharda Sinha, popularly known as Swar Kokila of Bihar will be honoured with Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while Arijit Singh will receive Padma Shri. Sonu Nigam’s post Sonu shared a video on Instagram and wrote, “India and its Padma award winners.” In the video, he said that the two singers have inspired the whole world, one of them was limited to only Padma Shri award- Mohammad Rafi Sahab and the other did not even get the Padma Shri- Kishore Kumar ji. “Nowadays awards are being given posthumously, but even among the living people there are personalities like Alka Yagnik, …