AR Rahman says he didn’t compose ‘Khwaja Mere Khwaja’ originally for Jodha Akbar, asked Ashutosh Gowariker to not change anything: ‘I won Oscar two years later’

AR Rahman revealed how it was the almighty's plans that a year after he composed "Khwaja Mere Khwaja," Jodha Akbar director ...

'I won the Oscar...': AR Rahman says 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja' was not originally for Jodha Akbar

AR Rahman recently shared the fascinating story behind his iconic song Khwaja Mere Khwaja from Jodha Akbar. He revealed how the soulful track wasn’t originally meant for the film but it later became ...
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Bollywood Music Project 2025: Mumbaikars revel in classics such as ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Rock On’ and ‘Uchi Hai Building'

The Bollywood Music Project (BMP) 2025 came alive this weekend for its eighth edition on October 4 and 5 to celebrate some of the classic songs and latest hits ...
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From ‘Piya Re Piya Re’ to ‘O Bondhu Re’: Timeless Bengali hits by Zubeen Garg

From Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008), this romantic hit perfectly expresses the pain of longing and love. Fans cherish it for Zubeen’s soulful rendition, and its timeless status as a Bengali love song ...
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The Beatles Might Have Written the First True Heavy Metal Song Ever Recorded

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
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‘Indian Idol’ to return with Season 16 in October; Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal, Badshah return as judges

Singing reality show Indian Idol will return for its 16th season on October 18 with the theme ‘Yaadon Ki Playlist’, Sony Entertainment Television announced on Saturday. The Hindi-language singing ...
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Dylan O'Brien Reacts to Rumors He’s the Alleged “Villain" Referenced in Sabrina Carpenter Song

Watch: Dylan O'Brien Reacts to Rumors He’s the Alleged “Villain" Referenced in Sabrina Carpenter Song Dylan O’Brien was ready to go go when it came to discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s new song. The Teen ...
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Zubeen Garg, Who Died In A Scuba Diving Accident In Singapore, Was Always A Water Baby

Zubeen Garg left his fans across the nation and abroad in sheer shock as he died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19. The singer was in Singapore to perform at the 4th North East ...
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Zubeen Garg Had Difficulty Breathing During Scuba Diving In Singapore: Festival Organisers In Statement

Celebrated Bollywood singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19 during a scuba diving incident. Hours after the news of his death broke, a representative from the 4th North East India ...
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‘Ya Ali’ to ‘Mon Mane Na’: Five iconic Zubeen Garg songs that continue to echo in our hearts

Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer — Zubeen Garg donned many hats. From soulful ballads to chart-topping hits, the late musician had carved a special place for himself in Indian music ...
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Bollywood Music Project 2025: Shankar Mahadevan, Salim-Sulaiman Merchant, Shaan to perform; check full lineup

Bollywood Music Project 2025 is all set to return as it takes place on October 4 and 5 at Jio World Garden in Mumbai. The highly anticipated eighth edition will feature more than 30 of the industry’s ...