K. V. Ramesh | www.rammesh.co.in Throughout human history, man has discovered a variety of substances and spirits whose sheer variety boggles the mind. One kind of spirit that gives a kick that surpasses any other substance is a unique brand of music produced by the beautiful musical combination – SD Burman as Music Director and...
Rubina Khan | rubinakhan17@gmail.com Abstract: Poetry and lyrics have always been in a debate for the difference they have. It’s easy to say a poem doesn’t have music but lyrics have music to enhance its artistic value. In Hindi Cinema many lyrics writers tried to break this literary difference between poem and lyrics. Poems are considered...
In times when Bhajans were thought of, as a form of entertainment for only old people, Bhajan Samrat Padmashri Anup Jalotaji popularized them in all generations and classes of people. Be it young or old, musician, or a layperson, Indian or foreigner, his Bhajans, and Ghazals transcend these and many other boundaries. Extensive, and rigorous...
Although destined to become a classical singer, through his highly emotive voice, extra-ordinary command over Urdu, and classical Ragas, and rigorous, and relentless commitment towards his art, Ustad Mehdi Hassan Khan [here after referred to as Ustadji] became known as the Shehenshah-E-Ghazal [Emperor of Ghazal]. Rigorous Taalim Ustadji says, “the most essential thing for a singer, is...
अरविंद कुमार वास्तव में युग पुरुष थे। पत्रकार, संपादक, कला-नाटक-फ़िल्म समालोचक, अनुवादक और कोशकार। एक तरफ पत्रकारिता, दूसरी तरफ शब्द संपदा के प्रति समर्पण। उनकी शख्सियत के यह दो सबसे बड़े पहलू हैं, जिसे युगों तक एक उत्तम उदाहरण के तौर पर प्रस्तुत किया जाता रहेगा। बतौर संपादक अरविंद कुमार की शख्सियत एक युग को प्रभावित...
Music composer Vijay Patil a.k.a Laxman of the duo Raam Laxman was a veteran. He was widely known for composing the music for films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, 100 days among others. Vijay Patil was introduced in the industry by Dada Kondke, he used to compose Marathi songs...
Since time immemorial, Hindi film songs have been integral to Bollywood folklore and Indian life. While the lasting impact has been due to the effective synergies of the tune, words, and on-screen song picturization, it has been the soothing mighty pen that has permanently stayed with music lovers. The Hindi film song expression has encompassed...
Pt. RAJAN SAJAN MISHRA: The Brothers, Who Showed Advaita through Jugalbandi Indian classical music performance is generally thought of as a conversation with self, in a given Raga, through the language of notes. However, the tradition of Jugalbandi, which is more often marked by its inherent competitive nature, is also quite ancient. There have been great...
Siraj Sayyad Hasrat Jaipuri: 21st Death Anniversary - 15 April 1922 - 17 September 1999 On my invitation, Kishwar Jaipuri, daughter of Hasrat Jaipuri, has penned a heartfelt tribute Tum Mujhe Yun Bhoola Na Paaoge. “My heartfelt tributes to my darling Dad Dr. Hasrat Jaipuri Saab. "Kaun kehta hai key mar gaya Hasrat, Main ye kehti hoon...
