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BIG Music to release 'Dhamaal', 'Go' music
By Taran Adarsh, IndiaFM BIG Music has acquired the music rights of DHAMAAL. Directed by Indra Kumar with music by Adnan Sami, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Ritesh Deshmukh and Ashish Chowdhry. The music will...[Read More]

Release of Heyy Babyy Music Album
Akshay Kumar & Vidya Balan attend the release of the music album of Heyy Babyy! Source:...[Read More]

Mahiya - Remix Song (Awarapan) !
Check out Awarapan's Mahiya Remix Song! Audio by Saregama. Awarapan stars Emraan Hashmi, Shreya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, Rehan Khan, Ashutosh Rana, Aashish Vidyarthi, Atul Parchure, Shaad Randhawa, Purab Kohli, and Salil Acharya....[Read More]

Soni De Nakhre (Partner)
Check out the latest song from David Dhawan's new movie Partner starring Govinda, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta, Dilip Tahil, Amey Pandya...[Read More]


Mind Blowing Mahiya!
Check out the mindblowing Mahiya Song promo from CASH!...[Read More]


The music of Cash worth the money
By Joginder Tuteja, HREF="http://www.indiafm.com">IndiaFM There was a time [around a decade or more back] when good music was primarily associated with love stories or family dramas. Neither the film makers made an extra effort nor 'aam junta' had major...[Read More]


2007 mid-year music report - Unpredictability IN, routine OUT
By Joginder Tuteja, IndiaFM Mid-year analysis always leads to certain interesting trends. The same happens in case of the music analysis too as it is quite apparent that except for a stray album or two, what seemed to be...[Read More]


'Today's singers lack soul' - Lata Mangeshkar
Author: Farhana Farook Lata Mangeshkar on living life with 'Saadgi', music today and the little joys that make her day There's no Indian who can claim to be impervious to Lata Mangeshkar's melody or not having had his emotions...[Read More]


Boman Irani to sing with Asha Bhonsle
By IndiaFM News Bureau After Sanjay Dutt, Urmila Matondkar and Brett Lee now it’s Boman Irani’s turn to sing with singer Asha Bhonsle. Boman has been invited by Asha Bhonsle to record a song for her next album. According...[Read More]


"There is something missing in today's music" - Lata Mangeshkar
By IndiaFM News Bureau, IndiaFM “I can’t tell you about the hard work among today’s generation as I don’t work much, but I do feel something is missing”, said noted singer and artist, Lata Mangeshkar, in an interview with...[Read More]


Legendary lyricist Gulshan Bawra on R.D. Burman
By IndiaFM News Bureau Today is the 68th birthday anniversary of the legendary music composer R.D. Burman. On this special day, renowned lyricist Gulshan Bawra talks about his association with Burman and how they formed the famous lyricist-music composer...[Read More]


Aap Kaa Surroor music released in Pakistan ...
By IndiaFM News Bureau This is for the first time that the music of an Indian film has been released in Pakistan. Himesh Reshammiya’s debut film Aap Ka Surroor, is the first Indian film that has released in Pakistan...[Read More]


Some rare bhajans in Lata's rarer voice ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Lata Mangeshkar's fans are in for a rare treat. A 17-year-old private recording done by the singing legend for a temple has been unearthed by a quirk of fate....[Read More]


Miss England to star in Bollywood movie ...
Indo-Asian News Service London, (IANS) Miss England winner Eleanor Glynn has been selected to play a role in the musical "India Rocks", a movie directed by Aditya Raj Kapoor. Glynn, 21, from Sandford-on-Thames, said she was delighted to have won...[Read More]


Aditya Narayan reunites with his first singing costar Asha Bhosle ...
By Subhash K. Jha, IndiaFM When last week 19-year old Aditya Narayan finally stood on stage to host Zee's music-talent show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, it was a moment of huge reckoning for him. The inimitable Asha Bhosle was...[Read More]


Himesh Reshammiya’s Aap Kaa Surroor album will have 21 songs ...
By Taran Adarsh, IndiaFM Himesh Reshammiya’s debut film as an actor, AAP KAA SURROOR, is set to create a record of sorts. T-Series, the company that holds the music rights of AAP KAA SURROOR, will launch the movie’s audio CDs...[Read More]


It's Rocking song from Kya Love Story Hai ...
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A.R. Rahman floats his own music label ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Composer A.R. Rahman has just fulfilled a long-cherished dream by launching his own music label, K.M. Music. "For a long time now I wanted to float my own...[Read More]


Himesh Reshammiya's First Ever Rocking Stage Show ...
Himesh Reshammiya's rocking stage show at the IIFA Awards 2006......[Read More]


Lata Mangeshkar's first ghazal album in 17 years ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) For those who've been wondering why Lata Mangeshkar has been lying low, here's some news: the legendry singer was busy working on her first ghazal album in 17 years,...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A new song has finally made its way to the top slot. But "Tere Bina", the new No.1, is another A.R. Rahman composition from the film "Guru" and has been heard repeatedly...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) A.R. Rahman's "Barso re" from "Guru" continues to hold the top slot among Hindi film songs for the week. The top 10 songs for the week are: 1. "Barso re" - Film: "Guru"; Music...[Read More]

Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The situation has not changed much this week. Despite new entrants and some re-entries, A.R. Rahman's "Barso re" from "Guru" still holds the top slot. The top 10 Hindi film songs for...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Several new albums have hit the stands but not a single one seems good enough to replace A.R. Rahman's "Barso re" from the top slot. The top 10 Hindi film songs for...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) Several new songs have made it to the list of top ten this week too and Shantanu Moitra's "Chanda re" from "Eklavya" has occupied the number one position in its maiden appearance. The top...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) A.R. Rahman's "Barso re" from Mani Ratnam's "Guru" continues to rule the charts this week too. The top 10 Hindi songs for the week are: 1. "Barso re" - Film: "Guru"; Music...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The fate of Mani Ratnam's long awaited "Guru" will be decided Friday but A.R. Rahman's music in the film is already a hit, particularly "Barso re" which rules the charts this week....[Read More]


When new female singers announced their arrival in 2006 ...
By Joginder Tuteja, IndiaFM When it came to females crooning Bollywood numbers in 2006, it was clearly a case of newcomers knocking hard on the doors of big league. While 'seniors' like Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal were...[Read More]

Male singers who made us croon along in 2006 ...
By Joginder Tuteja, IndiaFM 2006 was a good year both when it came to movies being successful and music across different genres being popular. There were some singers who came up number of hit tracks. On the other hand there...[Read More]


Soundtracks to look forward to in 2007 ...
By Joginder Tuteja, IndiaFM Now this really was a horrendous task! In the months to come, there are dozens of promising albums that would be hitting the stands on a regular note. To select those Top 10 albums that are...[Read More]


10 dances that made you flock the theatres ...
By Joginder Tuteja, IndiaFM Movies may come and movies may go, trends may emerge and they may fade, but what will never change is Bollywood's love for its songs and dances. After all this is what makes us different from...[Read More]


A disappointing show by Bollywood melody-makers ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, (IANS) What a sad year for the ear! Very few Bollywood soundtracks stood out; and the ones that did were few. It was more individual singers making an impact than an entire...[Read More]


Bollywood Item numbers strike it rich in 2006 ...
By Arpana, Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) Musically speaking, 2006 wasn't a great year for Bollywood but lilting, so-called item songs matched with sizzling visuals acted as fillers and provided a pleasing experience for music buffs. Demand for item...[Read More]

Bollywood music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) "Ek toote huye dil ki", the sad number from J.P. Dutta's "Umrao Jaan", is holding the number one position among Hindi film songs this week too. The top 10 Hindi film songs...[Read More]

Kishore Kumar - the music legend lives on ...
By Arpana, Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) As the songs of Farhan Akhtar's upcoming "Don" turn into listeners' favourite they bring to mind Kishore Kumar's zestful singing of the numbers, including the inimitable "Khaike paan Banaraswala", from the original...[Read More]


Celebrity Interview: Vishal Dadlani ...
Welcome to the new rhythm that is driving the nation crazy – 'Hoo Haa India'. And if you are wondering what are Vishal-Shekhar doing apart from making cricket promotional tracks, then read on. Because for next year or so, you...[Read More]


Bollywood's bouncing beat is booming across Europe ...
DPA Hamburg, Oct 8 (DPA) The bouncy beat of Bollywood musical screen extravaganzas has become a booming economic and cultural force across Europe as broadcasters and DVD retailers cater to the latest multi-culti fad to sweep the continent. Even in...[Read More]


Top 10 Bollywood Songs ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) "Main hoon Don" holds the number one position on the music charts this week with several songs like "Ek toote huye dil ki" from "Umrao Jaan" also entering the list. The top...[Read More]


Music Review: Umrao Jaan ...
If there is an acid test for Anu Malik this season or in fact this decade, it has to be with 'Umrao Jaan'. The man has seen enough highs and lows in his decades old career so far but...[Read More]


Vishal-Shekhar plans music album with Abhishek ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood'a composer duo Vishal-Shekhar, who gave Abhishek Bachchan a cool-dude attitude with the songs "Dus bahaane" and "Right here right now", are doing a whole album of songs with the actor...[Read More]

Celebrity Interview: Anu Malik ...
By IndiaFM News Bureau The man is back with a vengeance. His Jaanemann is rocking the charts and so are his other albums including Jai Santoshi Maa and Zindaggi Rocks. We spoke to the busy music director Anu Malik whose...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) "Main hoon Don", which made an impressive entry on the music charts, has been pushed to second place by "Tere bin" from "Bas Ek Pal" in this week's rankings. The top 10...[Read More]


Music Review: Jai Santoshi Maa ...
By Joginder Tuteja, IndiaFM In an age where different subjects are being tried out practically every passing week, there are some film makers who are opting to remake the yesteryear hits, albeit in a contemporary manner. While the world is...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) It's time to enjoy the hit number "Main hoon Don" once again, but this time with Shah Rukh Khan on screen and Shaan singing it. The song has made an impressive entry and is...[Read More]


Farah Khan set to make music video with Shakira ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) It is not often that an Indian choreographer gets an opportunity to train an international star. But choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan is one of the lucky ones. She was invited...[Read More]


Vivendi backs free music downloads to challenge iTunes ...
DPA Los Angeles, (DPA) Vivendi Universal, the world's largest music company, is putting its muscle behind free downloads of music from the Internet. According to an announcement the company has reached agreement with New York-based startup Spiralfrog to make its...[Read More]


Crowds go ballistic at Reshammiya's music concert in US ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Composer-singer Himesh Reshammiya's first American tour, Aapka Suroor, is a resounding success and he is on cloud nine. "Anything I say will seem like self-projection. You have to be...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The sizzling "Bidee" number from Vishal Bhardwaj's "Omkara" continues its reign at top spot this week too. One new song, "Kya mujhe pyaar hai", has made its way to the list. The...[Read More]


Mukesh could have sung classical songs too: Lata Mangeshkar ...
By Harish C. Menon, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) It is 30 years since he passed away, leaving a void in the music world of Bollywood. Yet, Mukesh's mellifluous voice still casts a spell on listeners, emitting the...[Read More]

A. R. Rahman on bowling over the Hollywood Bowl ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) A.R. Rahman's historic concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last month has changed the equation between Bollywood and Hollywood. Recalling the exhilarating experience, Rahman says: "They...[Read More]


Top 10 Bollywood music chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Item songs are a fad in Bollywood and many have turned into hot favourites including the latest "Bidee" from Vishal Bharadwaj's "Omkara" - on number one spot this week. One new song,...[Read More]

Sushmita Sen 'rocks' in new music video ...
Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) After staying away from the limelight for months, Sushmita Sen returns with a musical splash in "Zindaggi Rocks". Sushmita and co-star Shiney Ahuja light up the screen in the song "Meri Dhoop...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) The fop five songs of last week are holding their respective positions. Apart from that, two new songs - "Aap ki khatir" and "Ishq kiya" - have entered the list. The top 10 Hindi...[Read More]

I won't fulfil expectations in expected ways: Gulzar ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Poet-lyricist Gulzar, who returns to scriptwriting after four years with Shoojit Sircar's new film, refuses to "fulfil expectations in expected ways". "I know people expect another 'Kajrare' from...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The music of Karan Johar's "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" is creating the right mood for the film's release with the title song perched firm in the top slot for a month now....[Read More]


Microsoft to release Apple Ipod rival ...
The picture above is all over the net : It is Microsoft's rumoured portable music player codenamed "Zune." According to Gizmodo.com - "They'll let you customize your own case when you buy the Zune, whose default case looks pretty...[Read More]


Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The title song from Karan Johar's forthcoming film "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" is an instant hit and within few weeks of its release, it has reached the top slot on charts, enthralling...[Read More]

'Kabhi Alvida...' a treat for music lovers ...
By Priyanka Bedi, Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) After the huge musical hits "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" and "Kal Ho Naa Ho", Karan Johar has hit the right notes again with "Kabhi Alvida Naa...[Read More]

A. R. Rahman to perform in the Hollywood Bowl, California ...
In a mostly sold out show, A. R. Rahman is scheduled to perform in the Hollywood Bowl, in Hollywood, California on Sunday, July 16th. Some of the Indian artists performing along with him are Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam,...[Read More]

Celebrity Interview: A.R. Rahman ...
By Sandeep Bhattacharjee, Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Music director A.R. Rahman, who gave splendid music in films like "Dil Se", "Saathiya", "Taal", "Swades" and "Rang De Basanti", says period movies give a music director an...[Read More]

Reshammiya is celebrity judge on 'Ek Main...' music contest ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, (IANS) Himesh Reshammiya, who whipped up such interest as a judge on "Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005", will be back this week in the music contest's new avatar...[Read More]

Aadesh accuses Anu Malik, Sameer of plagiarism ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) This could be another abominable instance of plagiarism if the accusation is correct - Aadesh Shrivastav has accused director Raj Kanwar, composer Anu Malik and lyricist Sameer of ripping...[Read More]

Top 10 Bollywood Music Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) Vishal-Shekhar's catchy "Right here right now" song from "Bluffmaster" has taken over the no. 1 slot this week from A.R. Rahman's "Paathshala" ("Rang De Basanti"), which after ruling the charts for over a month...[Read More]

Anu Malik upset with T-Series, cancels contract ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Music director Anu Malik is upset with T-Series for having added a song in the film "Humko Deewana Kar Gaye" by Himesh Reshammiya and has cancelled his contract with...[Read More]

Bollywood Music Top 10 Chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) "Paathshala", A.R. Rahman's hit song from "Rang De Basanti", has been occupying the top spot for more than a month now and continues to do so this week. Though several tracks have...[Read More]

Bollywood Music Top 10 chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The top Bollywood album position is still occupied by composer A.R. Rahman's hit track "Paathshala" from the film "Rang De Basanti". It is an energetic number and captures the psyche of today's...[Read More]

India critical to our growth: Viacom chief ...
By Fakir Hassen, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) A large part of US media giant Viacom's future growth will come from India, company CEO and president Tom Freston said Wednesday while confessing he fell in love with Zeenat...[Read More]

Bollywood music chart ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) It's definitely a good week for Bollywood music lovers. Composer A.R. Rahman is the toast of the season, with songs from his latest album "Rang De Basanti" rocking the charts. The top...[Read More]

Celebrity Interview: Lata Mangeshkar ...
By Harish C. Menon, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had refused to sing "Mujhe buddha mil gaya" for Raj Kapoor's "Sangam" as she considered it vulgar, laments the lack of originality in...[Read More]

Celebrity Interview: Asha Bhosle ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) Versatile singer Asha Bhosle pays homage to her late husband and music composer R.D. Burman with a medley of his lesser-known numbers in a brand new album "Asha Reveals The Real RD". An...[Read More]

Bollywood Music Top 10 ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) First Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra's "Rang De Basanti" rocked the box office and now its songs, composed by the prolific music composer A.R. Rahman, are spiralling up the stairway of hits. The top 10 Hindi...[Read More]

Bollywood music a rage among Israeli Indian youth ...
By Harish C. Menon, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood's pulsating music has begun to grip many young Israelis with parents from India. Buoyed by the availability of Indian programmes on satellite television and enthralled by Bollywood music and shows...[Read More]

The Bollywood Music Top 10 ...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, (IANS) The sentimental "Jiya dhadak dhadak jaaye" from "Kalyug" displaces the rap song from "Bluffmaster" as number one in the Hindi charts, which also sees tracks like "Aapki kashish", "Salaam namaste" and "Ishq hai jhootha"...[Read More]

'Bluffmaster' firm at number one on music charts ...
Indo-Asian News Service />New Delhi, (IANS) The film may have flopped, but "Halla re" from "Neal 'N' Nikki" is a hit and is back on the bestseller charts with "Right here right now" from "Bluffmaster" retaining its number one position...[Read More]

'Bluffmaster' tops the music charts this week..
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) There has been major reshuffling in the top 10 music charts since last week but "Right here right now" from Rohan Sippy's latest venture "Bluffmaster" still retains its number one position. The...[Read More]

Rewind 2005 - top albums of the year that was ...
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, (IANS) As always, the best weren't necessarily the bestsellers. Though the year remained sharply slumped, for the music industry there were bright spots throughout 2005. You wished Himesh Reshammiya's work in "Kuch...[Read More]

Bollywood music tunes into Generation X ...
By Uma Nair, Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Bollywood music is singing a new tune these days - replete with kitschy lyrics, racy beats and a cool-dude attitude - to get Generation X's ear. The chartbuster "Right Here...[Read More]

The song that rocked the nation year 2005 ...
Kajra Re is our choice for song of the year 2005! Singers: Alisha Chenoy, Javed Ali, Shankar Mahadeva Film: Bunty Aur Babli...[Read More]

'Bluffmaster' is musical toast of the season...
Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) "Right here right now" from Rohan Sippy's latest venture "Bluffmaster" is sitting pretty atop the music charts this week. The top 10 Hindi songs are: 1. "Right here right now" - Film:...[Read More]

Abhishek Bachchan - Priyanka Chopra star in superhit song!
After Kajra Re from Bunty aur Babli, Abhishek has starred in another super hit song (or so we think...) he has sung himself! This is the "Right Here Right Now" hip hop mix from the movie Bluffmaster. The female...[Read More]

Music Top 10 ...
Indo-Asian News Service />New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) "Zinda hoon main" from Sanjay Gupta's upcoming action flick "Zinda" is sitting pretty on the top of music charts this week. The top 10 Hindi songs are: 1. "Zinda hoon main" -...[Read More]

Bollywood's best music and songs - 2004
Besides the super hits like Musafir's "Saki" and Dhoom's "Dhoom Machale," here is another list of best songs of year 2004: By Subhash K. Jha, IANS Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) The only songs that touch a chord nowadays are either...[Read More]

Sony's new mp3 players
Meanwhile, some tidbit for Sony fans. Sony decided to enter the hot "IPOD clone" market with a new product line that finally supports mp3 ...! [Related PCWorld Article]...[Read More]

MTV India Immies 2004 award winners...
The MTV Immies 2004 awards were announced. They are: FILM CATEGORY: * Best New Film Music Talent - Kunal Ganjawala (Bheege Honth) * Best Lyrics - Arun Bhairav (Lal Dupatta) * Best Singer Male (Film) - Sonu Nigam (Main Hoon...[Read More]

Beyonce Knowles India visit. Aishwarya goes to Taj..
Sexy Beyonce Knowles is on a visit to Bombay. Here's what she had to say to TOI: "Why not? Indian films are so colourful," the pop star said. "It can be fun to do a film like that at least...[Read More]

Song we like ; remixes parade continues..
Meanwhile the remixes parade continues. The latest album being "Baby Love - Starring Sophie" The songs and the item babe in this case Sophie, can be seen on the usual channels MTV India & Channel [V]. Here's a cool...[Read More]







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