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Hema Malini to make her singing debut at The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee Concert

Hema Malini to make her singing debut at The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee Concert

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Hema Malini will be venturing into the singing space with her live performance on stage for the very first time during The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee Concert’, a special charity event being organised in aid of CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes’ Association). 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

Respect his space: Adnan Sami on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing

Respect his space: Adnan Sami on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing

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Mumbai, Singer-composer Adnan Sami has weighed in on Arijit Singh stepping away from playback singing, saying his decision should be “respected” and not speculated upon. Respect his space: Adnan Sami on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing Earlier this year, Singh shocked both the film and music industry, along with his fans, when he announced his retirement from playback singing through a social media post. “He’s made a conscious decision to retire from playback singing. Whatever his decision is, one should allow him the space to respect that decision. He’s not come up with that decision out of any kind of impulse; it must be a very well thought out decision,” Sami told PTI in an interview. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of his new single, ‘Lipstick Laga Ke, Nazar Utar Le’, under Zee Music Company, Sami added that Singh is under no obligation to publicly explain the reasons behind his decision. “It must be for a very good reason, which he knows. It is not necessary for him to disclose …

Tradition of singing Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at beginning, National Anthem at end will continue, says Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Tradition of singing Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at beginning, National Anthem at end will continue, says Minister Aadhav Arjuna

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“When we raised this issue with the Governor’s office, we were informed that the Governor was bound to act in accordance with a new circular issued by the Union government,” TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna said. Photo: YT/@TVKVijayHQ-Offl via PTI Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Sunday (May 10, 2026) said the new government will continue the tradition of rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu (invocation of Mother Tamil) and National Anthem at the beginning and end of the official functions respectively. The Minister’s statement on X came against the backdrop of rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ at first, followed by the National Anthem, and then the Tamil Thai Vazhthu, at the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Cabinet presided over by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The ruling TVK’s allies including CPI, CPI-M and VCK, had criticised this. Also Read: Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE Mr. Arjuna said ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ carries with it the pride of a history spanning more than a century. The Tamil Nadu government declared it as the State song …

‘Better than Ranbir Kapoor’: Aamir Khan stuns with impromptu singing after praising Riddhima | Bollywood News

‘Better than Ranbir Kapoor’: Aamir Khan stuns with impromptu singing after praising Riddhima | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruMay 8, 2026 01:28 PM IST We all know Kapil Sharma’s love for singing, but a chance meeting with Aamir Khan turned into an impromptu jam session at the star’s residence. Recently, when Aamir attended the special screening of Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor-starrer Daadi Ki Shaadi, it ended up becoming an unexpected musical night. A few videos from the screening event is going viral on social media, showing Aamir Khan singing, laughing, and bonding with the cast of the film, after the screening. In a clip shared by Kapil’s film, the actor-comedian and singer by passion, Kapil, can be seen entertaining the guests with his version of the classic song ‘Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo”, which he dedicated to co-star Neetu Kapoor. Aamir Khan can be seen along with Kapil, while Neetu hugged and kiss Kapil for the gesture. Watch Kapil Sharma and Aamir Khan video here: In another clip, Aamir and also Daadi Ki Shaadi actor Sadia Khateeb can be seen sing the iconic ‘Aati Kya Khandala’ from Aamir’s 1998 …

Singing Shammi Kapoor songs while studying: How Pune’s Siddharth Athaley topped JEE Mains | Pune News

Singing Shammi Kapoor songs while studying: How Pune’s Siddharth Athaley topped JEE Mains | Pune News

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3 min readPuneUpdated: Apr 22, 2026 11:39 AM IST Written by Ira Kharshikar Siddharth has been preparing for JEE since he was in Class 8. There has always been a studious air in his household. There was one thing, however, that would break the atmosphere. Siddharth would be lost in a problem set but singing as he studied. Suddenly, he would hum a line from a song. Then wait. His parents knew what was coming: they were expected to sing the next line. And they always did. Making Siddharth smile and go right back to work. A big fan of retro Bollywood music, especially from Dev Anand or Shammi Kapoor movies, this ritual was what gave Siddharth’s preparations just the right rhythm. He believes joy isn’t something that follows your work but is rather in doing the work. “If you enjoy it, it’s an unlimited source of happiness,” he says, describing his JEE preparations. “There’s always a book you haven’t tried, a problem you’ve been trying to crack for days.” For Siddharth, work itself is …

‘She was singing on call’: Talat Aziz says Asha Bhosle told him ‘tabiyat theek nahi’ during their last conversation

‘She was singing on call’: Talat Aziz says Asha Bhosle told him ‘tabiyat theek nahi’ during their last conversation

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle‘s death on April 12 left everyone in the industry shocked and in deep mourning. Her last rites took place on Monday, with many celebrities paying their final tributes. In a recent interview with Zoom, singer Talat Aziz recalled his last conversation with Asha Bhosle and revealed how she was singing despite being ill. Talat Aziz recalled Asha Bhosle singing to him during their last call. Talat Aziz recalls his last comversation with Asha Bhosle Talat revealed that he shared a special and close bond with the late legendary singer and recalled how he had a warm chat with her just a few days ago. The singer revealed that three days before leaving for Mauritius on April 3, he received a video call from Asha Bhosle. He said, “Maine pucha kaise hain aap? Toh unhone bola ki haan zara tabyat theek nahi hai aajkal. Bhut saari baatien ki purane logon ke barrien main, Lata ji ke barrien main. Unhone kaha, ‘Ek kaam karo tum, jab vapas aaoge Mauritius se toh aake milna …

‘Ab mujhe chale jaana hai’: Asha Bhosle embraced the idea of death, said she wanted to go while still singing | Bollywood News

‘Ab mujhe chale jaana hai’: Asha Bhosle embraced the idea of death, said she wanted to go while still singing | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 13, 2026 09:29 AM IST India has been mourning the loss of the legendary singer, Asha Bhosle, who died on Sunday, at the age of 92, after a brief illness. Tributes from her peers in the film industry have been pouring in on social media. Bhosle, who sang over 12,000 songs till her last breath, believed in living a fuller life, embracing the idea of death in her final years. In a recent interview, music director Shamir Tandon recalled working with the singer, whom he described as a mother figure in his life. The duo collaborated for the famous song ‘Kitne Ajeeb Rishte’ in the National Award-winning film, Page 3. During a conversation with ANI, he shared how Asha told her she was ready for death, while recording one of her last songs. “One of her last songs in Hindi has been done by me, which is written by my dear friend Prasoon Joshi. Uske bol hain: Jaane do, jaane do, khud se milna hai, jaane do (Let me go, let …

From Singing Legend To A Powerful Screen Debut

From Singing Legend To A Powerful Screen Debut

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Asha Bhosle Acting In Mai (Photo Credit: Instagram) Asha Bhosle tragically passed away on 12 April 2026 at the age of 92 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. As per NDTV, one of the doctors has attributed her death to multiple organ failure. The singer was admitted to the hospital on 11 April due to extreme exhaustion. While the world remembers her for her lovely voice and an extensive career as a singer, Bhosle also tried her hand at acting. Let’s take a look at her 2013 film Mai. Asha Bhosle Acting Debut With Mai In 2013, Asha Bhosle made her acting debut at the age of 80 in the film Mai. The film was directed by Mahesh Kodiyal, who also wrote the script with Manoj Tapasya. Bhosle played the lead role of Mai, who is a widowed mother of four, lives with her son Munna, and is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The film focused on the mother-daughter dynamics, with her son wanting to put her in an old-age home, according to TOI. Despite being a …

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 02:19 PM IST On Sunday afternoon, fans of Indian music, and admirers of Asha Bhosle received deeply saddening news. The legendary singer passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92, marking the end of an era that shaped the sound of Indian cinema for decades. Her contribution to music across languages and film industries remains unparalleled. From the 1940s onward, she continually adapted to changing musical styles, building a body of work that spanned generations. She had once admitted that her drive to constantly reinvent herself was key to sustaining a career that lasted over 80 years. Also Read | Asha Bhosle dies at 92 LIVE Updates: Celebrities pay tribute; singer’s funeral to be held on Monday ‘I’d have to change my singing style’ “In our childhood, us sisters had the same thin voice,” said the singer once, recalling her early years alongside her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar. “After singing a couple of songs, I realized I’d have to change my singing style because Didi is already there, …

Asha Bhosle, singing legend passes away in Mumbai; tributes pour in | LIVE

Asha Bhosle, singing legend passes away in Mumbai; tributes pour in | LIVE

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Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has expressed condolences on the demise of legendary playback singer Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan Smt Asha Bhosle.  In a condolence message, the Governor writes: “Smt Asha Bhosle was one of the most accomplished and versatile playback singers India has seen. Her melodious voice, her ability to sing different genres of music and her vast and varied contribution to Indian music have left an indelible mark on generations of music lovers in India and across the world.  In a career spanning almost eight decades, she enriched the cultural fabric of India with numerous unforgettable songs across different languages and genres.  Her artistry, passion, and eloquence will continue to inspire musicians and music lovers alike.  Her famous song ‘Jo Bhi Hai Bus Yehi Ek Pal Hai’ had become the philosophy of her life.  Asha Ji’s demise is an irreparable loss to the world of music, more so to the State of Maharashtra.  Asha Ji had close association with our family having married to R D Burman.  On behalf of the people …