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MUMBAI: There are great voices - and then there’s Shreya Ghoshal, the undisputed No.1 playback singer in the country. With a legacy that blends timeless classics with modern hits, Shreya has become the voice that breathes life into Bollywood’s biggest moments.
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MUMBAI: On the occasion of its sixth anniversary, Red FM's multi-award winning breakfast show Morning No.1 (Mon-Fri 7-11am) hosted by RJ Malishka kick started with week long celebrations from Monday. The celebrations commenced with Karan Johar, who turned the table on RJ Malishka as this time she was on the hot seat revealing her secrets for Mumbaikars. The station has planned numerous activity and will give listerners goddies such as home theatre systems, DVD players, spa vouchers, movie tickets etc.
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MUMBAI: To commemorate 31st death anniversary of legendary musical genius Mohammed Rafi, son Shahid Rafi will co-author with Sujata for the legend's biography titled �Mohammed Rafi: Voice of Nation'. The book will be released by Om Books International. �Mohammed Rafi: Voice of Nation' biography mirrors Rafi's golden era of music and an account of his life. Om Books International publisher Ajay Mago said, It is indeed an honour to publish Mohammed Rafi's biography. As a singer he was and still is deeply admired across generations....
read moreMUMBAI: Madhya Pradesh Government will set up more than �100 tribal community' radio stations in tribal areas across the state. The tribal community radio project is being implemented by the department through a special wing known as �Vanya.' The first nine community radio stations will be made functional in districts including Dindori, Balaghat, Khandwa, Betul, Dhar, Jhabua, Guna, Sheopur and Chhindwara. The infrastructure for some of the stations like Khandwa, Betul, Dhar and Sheopur has already been constructed, states PTI.
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MUMBAI: After signing Veteren producer-director Yash Chopra's upcoming directorial venture, musical genius and double Oscar winner AR Rahman will work for the first time with bollywood producer Boney Kapoor for his much awaited movie Mr India 2. The sequel will be shot in 3D and is speculated at a budget of around Rs 100 crore.
read moreMUMBAI: Dr. Ashok Ranade, an eminent scholar, ethnomusicologist and musician, passed away at 76 after a prolonged illness on Saturday afternoon. Ranade was known for his radical contemporary views on a traditional art form, as well as for his dry wit. Ranade was the first director of the University Music Centre in Mumbai and held important positions in the archives and research centre in ethnomusicology of the American Institute of Indian Studies. He was also the chief coordinator of �Theatre Development Project' under NCPA.
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MUMBAI: The international singer, rapper and record producer Jay Sean will perform in India for a four city tour organised by Desi Hits Jay Sean will perform gigs in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore from 18 – 21 August. The four city tour won't be Sean's first tour in India; the singer has earlier visited the country in 2009 for an event organized by Bacardi.
read moreMUMBAI: Radha Thomas with her band UNK will perform live at �Jazz at the Movies' show, to be held on Friday 5 August in B Flat lounge, Bangalore Speaking on her performance, Radha Thomas said, Hollywood showcases several genres and has access to the latest stars, yet when it comes to certain moods and colours, there's nothing that compares with jazz. UNK will take things a few steps further by adding its own unique multi-cultural influences to each tune. The songs will be accompanied by clips from the movies, adding art to the experience....
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MUMBAI: After composing for Wyclef Jean, JD, and Shakira on her album She Wolf, music composer/producer Gaurav Dayal will collaborate with Warner Brothers for their next movie �Cinderella Story 3'. Gaurav Dayal's composition �Bollywood Theme' will be a part of sequence in the movie which is based on romantic comedy.
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MUMBAI: Big FM launched �human-touch interface' radio application across the markets of Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata. The �human-touch' interface app will be experienced by audiences through live radio booths hosted by Big FM, across high footfall areas, to enable listeners to select songs of choice and beam it to the studios of the station. Once the track is selected, the listener will be alerted via sms, 20 minutes before the song is played on air.
read moreMUMBAI: The Indian Music Industry (IMI) raided two shops in an anti-piracy operation conducted at Connaught Place, New Delhi. Police has arrested the shop owners at Palika Bazaar, and registered a case under section 63, 65, 68(A) of the Copyright Act. Articles used in piracy such as PCs, Card Readers, and DVD writers have been seized during raids. Movies of Saregama, Tips and Venus like Ajab Prem ki Gajab Kahani, Singh is King, De Dana Dan, Jannat, Tum Mile, Gal Tan Bandi, Dil Apna Punjabi, Dil Dol Gaya, etc. have been recovered by Police
read moreMUMBAI: 94.3 My FM has appointed Cornel Fernandes as the cluster business head – west. Elaborating on his role at 94.3 My FM, Fernandes said, I look forward to focus on marketing and other initiatives that will add on to the brand value of My FM. I am confident to get ample opportunities to showcase my talent and expertise. I am excited about the new upcoming challenges and responsibilities and really look forward to value-add and support the team.... Prior to this appointment, Fernandes was AVP and regional head – west with Rajasthan Patrika.
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MUMBAI: Song 'Sapphire', a mesmerizing collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh, blending Western and Indian sensibilities with a soothing...read more
MUMBAI: Indian-born, Boston-based singer-songwriter Asmi Aderay has just released her new album Romance Without Refuge, along with her latest single...read more
MUMBAI: There are great voices - and then there’s Shreya Ghoshal, the undisputed No.1 playback singer in the country. With a legacy that blends...read more
MUMBAI: In a notable moment for the Indian digital entertainment industry, Amit Bhadana, one of India’s biggest digital creator is now signed with...read more
MUMBAI: Yash Raj Films, the powerhouse behind many of Bollywood’s most iconic stories, is ushering in a new era with its latest venture, Saiyaara....read more
