10 Iconic Dance Numbers in the Millennium ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Hindi Film Music has witnessed paradigm changes in the Millennium. Songs are now promo tools and barely situational, and lip-sync numbers predominantly dance songs. On International Dance Day (April 29), I choose the 10 truly magnificent dance numbers that will always live on. And yes, I have not included Naacho Naacho from Rrr as it was technically not a Hindi movie!
Budtameez Dil / Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Ranbir Kapoor outdid himself in this song, reviving memories of his father, Rishi Kapoor’s mastery of dance! The musical was enriched immeasurably by this by Benny Dayal-Shefali Alvares song, composed by Pritam with delightfully crazy lyrics (Paan mein pudina dekha) by Amitabh Bhattacharya. And if you thought the dance had a hint of Michael Jackson, please remember that legend was its choreographer Remo D’Souza’s idol.
Chikni Chameli / Agneepath
The Maharashtrian folk lavani form alights...
Hindi Film Music has witnessed paradigm changes in the Millennium. Songs are now promo tools and barely situational, and lip-sync numbers predominantly dance songs. On International Dance Day (April 29), I choose the 10 truly magnificent dance numbers that will always live on. And yes, I have not included Naacho Naacho from Rrr as it was technically not a Hindi movie!
Budtameez Dil / Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Ranbir Kapoor outdid himself in this song, reviving memories of his father, Rishi Kapoor’s mastery of dance! The musical was enriched immeasurably by this by Benny Dayal-Shefali Alvares song, composed by Pritam with delightfully crazy lyrics (Paan mein pudina dekha) by Amitabh Bhattacharya. And if you thought the dance had a hint of Michael Jackson, please remember that legend was its choreographer Remo D’Souza’s idol.
Chikni Chameli / Agneepath
The Maharashtrian folk lavani form alights...
- 4/29/2024
- by Rajiv Vijayakar
- KoiMoi
Actor-singer Shannon K, who is the daughter of veteran singer Kumar Sanu, paid a soul-stirring tribute to the late legendary composer Bappi Lahiri by recreating ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ from the 1982 movie ‘Disco Dancer’.
Shannon, who has collaborated with Bappa Lahiri, son of Bappi Lahiri, for the track, said: “When I met Bappi uncle on his birthday, he promised to call me soon for a song recording. Unfortunately, he fell ill shortly after, leaving us all in shock.”
Turning grief into a tribute, Shannon K collaborated with Bappa to honour Bappi Lahiri through ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ remake.
“Recording this song and filming the music video was an incredible experience. ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ has always been one of my favourite songs of Bappi, and to pay homage to him through this project is truly special,” she added.
The song is now out on Saregama.
Shannon, who has collaborated with Bappa Lahiri, son of Bappi Lahiri, for the track, said: “When I met Bappi uncle on his birthday, he promised to call me soon for a song recording. Unfortunately, he fell ill shortly after, leaving us all in shock.”
Turning grief into a tribute, Shannon K collaborated with Bappa to honour Bappi Lahiri through ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ remake.
“Recording this song and filming the music video was an incredible experience. ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ has always been one of my favourite songs of Bappi, and to pay homage to him through this project is truly special,” she added.
The song is now out on Saregama.
- 3/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Born and raised in Byculla, Bombay, daughter of a cop who used to be responsible for Mahatma Gandhi’s security bandobast, and adopted for life by Calcutta, Usha Uthup is the voice and spirit of the Swinging Sixties that the eastern metropolis was synonymous with till the Bangladesh War and the red shadow of Naxalism changed it forever.
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
From making his debut playing a Santhal rebel in a Mrinal Sen film to being emblazoned in public memory as the Disco Dancer, from Communist to Bjp bhakt, and hospitality industry baron based out of Ooty, Mithun Chakraborty has lived a crowded and colourful life that has finally been acknowledged by the President confirming upon him the prestigious Padma Bhushan.
Born on June 16, 1950, in Kolkata, Mithun marked his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Mrinal Sen film ‘Mrigayaa’ in 1976. His big screen journey is a fascinating odyssey, and he is celebrated for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between various genres, including drama, action and dance.
Mithun’s filmography, in fact, is a testament to his versatility and enduring appeal. Here’s the Ians selection of his most memorable films:
‘Mrigayaa’: The actor’s foray into cinema began with the 1976 historical film set in the British Raj, ‘Mrigayaa’, directed by Mrinal Sen....
Born on June 16, 1950, in Kolkata, Mithun marked his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Mrinal Sen film ‘Mrigayaa’ in 1976. His big screen journey is a fascinating odyssey, and he is celebrated for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between various genres, including drama, action and dance.
Mithun’s filmography, in fact, is a testament to his versatility and enduring appeal. Here’s the Ians selection of his most memorable films:
‘Mrigayaa’: The actor’s foray into cinema began with the 1976 historical film set in the British Raj, ‘Mrigayaa’, directed by Mrinal Sen....
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
K-pop singer Aoora, who will be seen entering the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17’, will be seen shaking-a-leg with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Aoora and Salman will be seen dancing on the number ‘Jeene ke hain chaar din’ from the 2004 film ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’. The two are even seen doing the hook step on the stage.
In a promo shared by the channel on Instagram, Salman is seen introducing Aoora on stage.
Salman asks if he is single and what kind of a partner he is looking for. To which, Aoora says “half sexy and half cute.”
He then tells Salman that he loves him and also teaches the ‘Dabangg’ star Korean and how to make Korean hearts using fingers.
Salman then teaches some Hindi lines to Aoora, however, the K-Pop star looks shocked.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy...
In a promo shared by the channel on Instagram, Salman is seen introducing Aoora on stage.
Salman asks if he is single and what kind of a partner he is looking for. To which, Aoora says “half sexy and half cute.”
He then tells Salman that he loves him and also teaches the ‘Dabangg’ star Korean and how to make Korean hearts using fingers.
Salman then teaches some Hindi lines to Aoora, however, the K-Pop star looks shocked.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy...
- 12/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
K-pop singer Aoora, who will be seen entering the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17’, will be seen shaking-a-leg with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Aoora and Salman will be seen dancing on the number ‘Jeene ke hain chaar din’ from the 2004 film ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’. The two are even seen doing the hook step on the stage.
In a promo shared by the channel on Instagram, Salman is seen introducing Aoora on stage.
Salman asks if he is single and what kind of a partner he is looking for. To which, Aoora says “half sexy and half cute.”
He then tells Salman that he loves him and also teaches the ‘Dabangg’ star Korean and how to make Korean hearts using fingers.
Salman then teaches some Hindi lines to Aoora, however, the K-Pop star looks shocked.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy...
In a promo shared by the channel on Instagram, Salman is seen introducing Aoora on stage.
Salman asks if he is single and what kind of a partner he is looking for. To which, Aoora says “half sexy and half cute.”
He then tells Salman that he loves him and also teaches the ‘Dabangg’ star Korean and how to make Korean hearts using fingers.
Salman then teaches some Hindi lines to Aoora, however, the K-Pop star looks shocked.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy...
- 12/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
K-pop singer Aoora will be the third wild card entrant after Samarth Jurel and Manasvi Mamgai, who has been evicted, in the 17th season of ‘Bigg Boss’.
According to a source, Aoora will be seen entering the show in the upcoming weekend episodes.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy band Double-a and its subunit Aoora&Hoik. He debuted on September 4, 2009 with the song ‘Love Back’.
He has passionately shared his love for Indian culture, performing Korean renditions of popular Bollywood songs that garnered him millions of views on his social media platforms. In India, his bourgeoning base of fans call themselves Aurians.
Aoora, after paying a foot-tapping tribute to Bappi Lahiri with a new version of his cult hit ‘Jimmy Jimmy’, performed his take on R.D. Burman’s mellifluous classic, ‘Yeh Shaam Mastani’.
He performed at a flash mob performance...
According to a source, Aoora will be seen entering the show in the upcoming weekend episodes.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy band Double-a and its subunit Aoora&Hoik. He debuted on September 4, 2009 with the song ‘Love Back’.
He has passionately shared his love for Indian culture, performing Korean renditions of popular Bollywood songs that garnered him millions of views on his social media platforms. In India, his bourgeoning base of fans call themselves Aurians.
Aoora, after paying a foot-tapping tribute to Bappi Lahiri with a new version of his cult hit ‘Jimmy Jimmy’, performed his take on R.D. Burman’s mellifluous classic, ‘Yeh Shaam Mastani’.
He performed at a flash mob performance...
- 12/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
K-pop singer Aoora will be the third wild card entrant after Samarth Jurel and Manasvi Mamgai, who has been evicted, in the 17th season of ‘Bigg Boss’.
According to a source, Aoora will be seen entering the show in the upcoming weekend episodes.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy band Double-a and its subunit Aoora&Hoik. He debuted on September 4, 2009 with the song ‘Love Back’.
He has passionately shared his love for Indian culture, performing Korean renditions of popular Bollywood songs that garnered him millions of views on his social media platforms. In India, his bourgeoning base of fans call themselves Aurians.
Aoora, after paying a foot-tapping tribute to Bappi Lahiri with a new version of his cult hit ‘Jimmy Jimmy’, performed his take on R.D. Burman’s mellifluous classic, ‘Yeh Shaam Mastani’.
He performed at a flash mob performance...
According to a source, Aoora will be seen entering the show in the upcoming weekend episodes.
Aoora’s real name is Park Min-jun. He was a member of the South Korean boy band Double-a and its subunit Aoora&Hoik. He debuted on September 4, 2009 with the song ‘Love Back’.
He has passionately shared his love for Indian culture, performing Korean renditions of popular Bollywood songs that garnered him millions of views on his social media platforms. In India, his bourgeoning base of fans call themselves Aurians.
Aoora, after paying a foot-tapping tribute to Bappi Lahiri with a new version of his cult hit ‘Jimmy Jimmy’, performed his take on R.D. Burman’s mellifluous classic, ‘Yeh Shaam Mastani’.
He performed at a flash mob performance...
- 12/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
By celebrating her 90th birthday with a live performance in Dubai on September 8, Asha Bhosle will be proving yet again that she not only has a tremendous zest for life, but also an ebullience that has enabled her to rule Hindi film music across many genres, from classical to cabaret numbers, sing for generations of composers and audiences, and bring home every award that counts, barring the Bharat Ratna, which she rightfully deserves.
I first met Asha Bhosle after the release of ‘Hare Krishna Hare Ram’ (1971), where I was assisting Dev Anand, and met her last as recently as in 2019 at a music festival in Jaipur, where she was surrounded by friends and admirers, and yet she mentioned to all those present how long our association has been.
I have had the good fortune of writing the lyrics of two of her ageless hit numbers — ‘Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo’ (‘Lootmaar’; 1980) and ‘Suniye,...
I first met Asha Bhosle after the release of ‘Hare Krishna Hare Ram’ (1971), where I was assisting Dev Anand, and met her last as recently as in 2019 at a music festival in Jaipur, where she was surrounded by friends and admirers, and yet she mentioned to all those present how long our association has been.
I have had the good fortune of writing the lyrics of two of her ageless hit numbers — ‘Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo’ (‘Lootmaar’; 1980) and ‘Suniye,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Intrinsically talented, both, separately and jointly, gave a new direction to Hindi film music. But to achieve this, Asha Bhosle and Rahul Dev Burman had to surmount a major “hurdle” – creating a new identity distinct from their illustrious and established kin: elder sibling Lata Mangeshkar and father Sachin Dev Burman.
And both succeeded – with a combination of luck, support, their own undeniable virtuosity, and above all, their first joint effort.
AshaBhosle – who is still going strong at 90, having worked with four generations of music composers from O P Nayyar to A R Rehman – added a sensuous allure and element of forthrightness for the Hindi film heroine, without becoming risque or boisterous, even as Burman adroitly used pop and jazz to good effect in electrifying film music – bringing the age of Elvis Presley and the Beatles to India.
Rejected at a trial for a film in 1947 as the sound recording engineer...
And both succeeded – with a combination of luck, support, their own undeniable virtuosity, and above all, their first joint effort.
AshaBhosle – who is still going strong at 90, having worked with four generations of music composers from O P Nayyar to A R Rehman – added a sensuous allure and element of forthrightness for the Hindi film heroine, without becoming risque or boisterous, even as Burman adroitly used pop and jazz to good effect in electrifying film music – bringing the age of Elvis Presley and the Beatles to India.
Rejected at a trial for a film in 1947 as the sound recording engineer...
- 9/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Singer Asha Bhosle, who carved out her own independent niche and ruled the roost over the world of music, turns a ripe old 90 on Friday, and notwithstanding a long and eventful musical journey of eight decades, neither her vocal cords are tired nor has she retired…
It was back way, some 80 years ago, when a petite 10-year-old girl Asha Mangeshkar earnestly stood before a studio microphone and recorded her first playback song for composer Datta S. Davjekar, ‘Chala Chala Nav Bal…’ for a Marathi film (‘Majha Bal’ – 1943).
Though it came just a year after her father Pt. Deenanath Mangeshkar’s passing (1942), Asha’s maiden number did not exactly set the film industry on fire but she continued to get humdrum singing assignments, and like her older sibling Lata Mangeshkar, continued the uphill musical sojourn.
After many Marathi songs, she finally landed a Hind film song assignment for ‘Chunariya’ (1948), and then...
It was back way, some 80 years ago, when a petite 10-year-old girl Asha Mangeshkar earnestly stood before a studio microphone and recorded her first playback song for composer Datta S. Davjekar, ‘Chala Chala Nav Bal…’ for a Marathi film (‘Majha Bal’ – 1943).
Though it came just a year after her father Pt. Deenanath Mangeshkar’s passing (1942), Asha’s maiden number did not exactly set the film industry on fire but she continued to get humdrum singing assignments, and like her older sibling Lata Mangeshkar, continued the uphill musical sojourn.
After many Marathi songs, she finally landed a Hind film song assignment for ‘Chunariya’ (1948), and then...
- 9/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
K-pop star Aoora after paying a foot-tapping tribute to Bappi Lahiri with a new version of his cult hit ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ performed his take on R.D. Burman’s mellifluous classic, ‘Yeh Shaam Mastani’.
He performed at a flash mob performance at Marine Drive on August 23. Aoora also wowed his fans with a rendition of ‘Jimmy Jimmy’.
Discussing the song which was pictured on Rajesh Khanna in the 1971 classic, ‘Kati Patang,’ Aoora said: “I want to offer something different to my listeners every single time and came upon this song which is slow-paced, romantic and meaningful.”
“When I understood the lyrics, they evoked such warm feelings and made me want to share the love in my heart with everyone. Singing it by the sea in the close proximity of my lovely fans was a truly memorable experience.”
Explaining the creative process behind the song, Aoora said: “I have created two versions...
He performed at a flash mob performance at Marine Drive on August 23. Aoora also wowed his fans with a rendition of ‘Jimmy Jimmy’.
Discussing the song which was pictured on Rajesh Khanna in the 1971 classic, ‘Kati Patang,’ Aoora said: “I want to offer something different to my listeners every single time and came upon this song which is slow-paced, romantic and meaningful.”
“When I understood the lyrics, they evoked such warm feelings and made me want to share the love in my heart with everyone. Singing it by the sea in the close proximity of my lovely fans was a truly memorable experience.”
Explaining the creative process behind the song, Aoora said: “I have created two versions...
- 8/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 4 (Ians) Born to singer Nitin Mukesh and grandson of Mukesh, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who has made his debut in a music video titled ‘Tu Meri Aashiqui’, said coming from a legacy of singers, music has always been of great importance to him and his films.
Nitin Mukesh Mathur is known for his work as a playback singer in Hindi films as well as Bhajans. He has worked with notable music directors like Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Anand-Milind during the 1980s and 1990s. He also sang for actors like Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and others.
While, late Mukesh Chand Mathur was considered to be one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers of the Hindi film industry. His song ‘Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai’ from the film ‘Rajnigandha’ (1973) had won him the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
Nitin Mukesh Mathur is known for his work as a playback singer in Hindi films as well as Bhajans. He has worked with notable music directors like Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Anand-Milind during the 1980s and 1990s. He also sang for actors like Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and others.
While, late Mukesh Chand Mathur was considered to be one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers of the Hindi film industry. His song ‘Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai’ from the film ‘Rajnigandha’ (1973) had won him the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
- 8/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 30 (Ians) Indian pop, jazz, playback singer, and Padma Shri recipient Usha Uthup, is going to be the part of an upcoming fiction show ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’, a musical love saga, starring Mohit Malik and Sayli Salunkhe in the lead roles.
Sources told Ians: “Usha Uthup will be a part of ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’.”
‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’ will bring a story of two individuals in their 30s and 40s, and their intertwined journey in pursuit of their dreams, eventually addressing the question of whether love is also possible past a certain age.
The show revolves around two people from different backgrounds, and how their world views collide when they meet, with music set to play an important role in their journey. It is going to be a musical, fictional love saga.
With Rajan Shahi as the producer of the show, this is the first time...
Sources told Ians: “Usha Uthup will be a part of ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’.”
‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’ will bring a story of two individuals in their 30s and 40s, and their intertwined journey in pursuit of their dreams, eventually addressing the question of whether love is also possible past a certain age.
The show revolves around two people from different backgrounds, and how their world views collide when they meet, with music set to play an important role in their journey. It is going to be a musical, fictional love saga.
With Rajan Shahi as the producer of the show, this is the first time...
- 7/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
K-pop singer Aoora, who recently released his version of Bappi Lahiri’s cult classic ‘Jimmy Jimmy’, has shared that he wants to do more collaborative Indo-Korean projects and wants to cultivate a new set of audience through the works of Bappi Lahiri.
Aoora is absolutely in love with Bappi da’s music and wishes to bring Indian and Korean fans closer through the celebrated music director’s music.
Aoora said: “I always had a deep desire to work on an Indo-Korean project, and reimagining ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ which has very modern and globally appealing beats took me on a very interesting journey.”
He further mentioned: “Giving a dynamic K-pop twist to a great, nostalgic hit of the 80s was enjoyable and Bappi da’s musical brilliance just blew me away. His music makes me want to do more collaborative projects and bring Indian and Korean fans even closer.”
The uploaded single,...
Aoora is absolutely in love with Bappi da’s music and wishes to bring Indian and Korean fans closer through the celebrated music director’s music.
Aoora said: “I always had a deep desire to work on an Indo-Korean project, and reimagining ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ which has very modern and globally appealing beats took me on a very interesting journey.”
He further mentioned: “Giving a dynamic K-pop twist to a great, nostalgic hit of the 80s was enjoyable and Bappi da’s musical brilliance just blew me away. His music makes me want to do more collaborative projects and bring Indian and Korean fans even closer.”
The uploaded single,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bappi Lahiri’s grandson Rego B says he will soon release his seventh cover song, and it’s none other than Justin Bieber’s global hit single ‘Peaches’. Rego B was interacting with the media to celebrate his new song titled ‘Perfect’. The track ‘Perfect’ is yet another cover song; the original was crooned by Ed Sheeran.
The teen singing sensation, whose real name is Swastik Bansal, but goes by his stage name, Rego B, is popular for his covers and has a massive fan following.
Talking about his new song’s success, Rego B said: “I am so happy and feeling so blessed. All my songs are hitting one million-, two million-plus hits. ‘Perfect’, my new song released recently, has already crossed one million-plus views. I am super thankful to all my fans.”
Adding about his next release, “My next single, it will be a cover song, Peaches, it’s from Justin Bieber,...
The teen singing sensation, whose real name is Swastik Bansal, but goes by his stage name, Rego B, is popular for his covers and has a massive fan following.
Talking about his new song’s success, Rego B said: “I am so happy and feeling so blessed. All my songs are hitting one million-, two million-plus hits. ‘Perfect’, my new song released recently, has already crossed one million-plus views. I am super thankful to all my fans.”
Adding about his next release, “My next single, it will be a cover song, Peaches, it’s from Justin Bieber,...
- 5/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress and K-pop singer, rapper, and music producer, Aoora has blended the elements of Indian music and K-pop with his latest rendition of the charbuster track ‘Jimmy Jimmy’. The new version hit the airwaves on Thursday.
The cult hit was first created by the late composer Bappi Lahiri and originally featured in the Mithun Chakraborty-starrer film ‘Disco Dancer’.
Talking about the song, Aoora said: “I am thrilled to sing in Hindi for the very first time and present the K-pop version of a beloved Bollywood song like ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ which happens to be one of my favourites. This collaboration exemplifies my deep admiration for Indian music and my desire to create something truly special that resonates with fans from both cultures.”
For the song, Aoora partnered with India’s oldest music label Saregama to recreate a K-pop version of the track.
In February 2023, Aoora mesmerised Indian audiences with his...
The cult hit was first created by the late composer Bappi Lahiri and originally featured in the Mithun Chakraborty-starrer film ‘Disco Dancer’.
Talking about the song, Aoora said: “I am thrilled to sing in Hindi for the very first time and present the K-pop version of a beloved Bollywood song like ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ which happens to be one of my favourites. This collaboration exemplifies my deep admiration for Indian music and my desire to create something truly special that resonates with fans from both cultures.”
For the song, Aoora partnered with India’s oldest music label Saregama to recreate a K-pop version of the track.
In February 2023, Aoora mesmerised Indian audiences with his...
- 5/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Salim Merchant of the music composer duo Salim-Sulaiman, who has put together the music of the stage musical show ‘Disco Dancer-The Musical’, has said that he and his sibling were clear from the start that Bappi Lahiri’s original music for the eponymous Mithun Chakraborty-starrer film ‘Disco Dancer’ would be retained for the musical.
After serving a delectable treat to the audience of West End London, the stage musical was held in Mumbai at the Nsci Dome recently and opened to good reviews. The event was attended by several members of the Hindi film fraternity like Mithun Chakraborty, Nitin Mukesh, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Rema Lahiri with son Rego Lahiri, Sunidhi Chauhan and Anu Malik.
Actor Suniel Shetty has brought the show to India along with Saregama. Salim Sulaiman, the duo behind the reimagined score of Bappi Lahiri’s iconic tunes were in attendance as well. Babbar Subhash, the director of the original Disco Dancer,...
After serving a delectable treat to the audience of West End London, the stage musical was held in Mumbai at the Nsci Dome recently and opened to good reviews. The event was attended by several members of the Hindi film fraternity like Mithun Chakraborty, Nitin Mukesh, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Rema Lahiri with son Rego Lahiri, Sunidhi Chauhan and Anu Malik.
Actor Suniel Shetty has brought the show to India along with Saregama. Salim Sulaiman, the duo behind the reimagined score of Bappi Lahiri’s iconic tunes were in attendance as well. Babbar Subhash, the director of the original Disco Dancer,...
- 4/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Disco Dancer – The Musical’, a homage to Bollywood of the 1980s and the spirit of the Mithun Chakraborty-starrer after which it is named, premiered on Friday at the Nsci dome in Mumbai. The event was a starry affair, with ‘Disco Dancer’ Mithun Chakraborty walking the red carpet with son Namashi, along with a galaxy of entertainers, from Bollywood star Suniel Shetty, the show’s presenter, who came with son Ahan, to the music directors Salim-Sulaiman and Anu Malik, actors Arshad Warsi, Sunny Leone (with husband Daniel Weber), and Neil Nitin Mukesh, and playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan.
Also present were members of Bappi Lahiri’s family. It was Bappi Lahiri who composed the music for ‘Disco Dancer’ and also sang one of its hit numbers, ‘Yaad Aa Rahi Hai’. The film, which was emblematic of Bollywood’s obsession with ‘disco music’ at one point of time, is remembered for such...
Also present were members of Bappi Lahiri’s family. It was Bappi Lahiri who composed the music for ‘Disco Dancer’ and also sang one of its hit numbers, ‘Yaad Aa Rahi Hai’. The film, which was emblematic of Bollywood’s obsession with ‘disco music’ at one point of time, is remembered for such...
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 10 (Ians) The rehearsals of the upcoming stage musical show, ‘Disco Dancer-The Musical’ are in full swing. The show recreates the magic of 80’s Bollywood and particularly the Disco era helmed by late music composer Bappi Lahiri.
Recently, Bappi Lahiri’s daughter Rema Lahiri and grandson Rego B watched the rehearsals and grew understandably emotional.
Rema said: “It is hard to believe that my father is no longer around because no matter where I go, his music follows me. I was completely overwhelmed while watching the rehearsals of ‘Disco Dancer-The Musical’ because it is the perfect tribute to my father’s music.”
She further mentioned: “I wish he was here with us to see this production with all of us. It has been mounted on such a huge scale and no effort has been spared to recreate the era when this film and its music were making huge waves across the world.
Recently, Bappi Lahiri’s daughter Rema Lahiri and grandson Rego B watched the rehearsals and grew understandably emotional.
Rema said: “It is hard to believe that my father is no longer around because no matter where I go, his music follows me. I was completely overwhelmed while watching the rehearsals of ‘Disco Dancer-The Musical’ because it is the perfect tribute to my father’s music.”
She further mentioned: “I wish he was here with us to see this production with all of us. It has been mounted on such a huge scale and no effort has been spared to recreate the era when this film and its music were making huge waves across the world.
- 4/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 15 (Ians) Stage musical show ‘Disco Dancer – The Musical’, which aims to bring back the grandeur of 1980’s, unforgettable songs, disco style dancing and unforgettable dialogues for audiences of all generations, is set to premiere in India.
After sold-out shows at West End, London, ‘Disco Dancer – The Musical’ will land in Mumbai on April 14 at the Nsci dome.
Actor Suniel Shetty who has come together with Saregama to bring this venture to India, said: “Who can forget the impact ‘Disco Dancer’ had on the ’80s generation? What excites me is how wonderfully this production celebrates the spirit of ’80s cinema which connected with the audiences in a magical way. I truly believe that this musical will appeal not just to the generation that grew up in the Disco era but also those who are only now discovering the music, fashion, and entertainment trends of the 80s. It is also...
After sold-out shows at West End, London, ‘Disco Dancer – The Musical’ will land in Mumbai on April 14 at the Nsci dome.
Actor Suniel Shetty who has come together with Saregama to bring this venture to India, said: “Who can forget the impact ‘Disco Dancer’ had on the ’80s generation? What excites me is how wonderfully this production celebrates the spirit of ’80s cinema which connected with the audiences in a magical way. I truly believe that this musical will appeal not just to the generation that grew up in the Disco era but also those who are only now discovering the music, fashion, and entertainment trends of the 80s. It is also...
- 3/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 26 (Ians) Ace singer and composer Bappi Lahiri’s daughter Rema Lahiri applauded the ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestant Debosmita Roy for her mellifluous voice and singing style.
Debosmita sang tracks such as ‘Aao Tumhe Chaand Pe Le Jaye’ and ‘Jalta Hai Jiya Mera’ which impressed the judges as well as the guest.
Rema said: “The antras (high notes) of both the songs that Debosmita sang are so challenging for a singer to sing and that too with live musicians. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the musicians as they are the main pillars of our music industry.”
“The way Debosmita performed the song, it was commendable. It is very difficult to sing such songs. Being a girl of this generation, you sang exceptionally well Debosmita. You are an outstanding performer, totally flawless, God bless you,” she added.
Debosmita also brought certain gifts for everyone on the show,...
Debosmita sang tracks such as ‘Aao Tumhe Chaand Pe Le Jaye’ and ‘Jalta Hai Jiya Mera’ which impressed the judges as well as the guest.
Rema said: “The antras (high notes) of both the songs that Debosmita sang are so challenging for a singer to sing and that too with live musicians. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the musicians as they are the main pillars of our music industry.”
“The way Debosmita performed the song, it was commendable. It is very difficult to sing such songs. Being a girl of this generation, you sang exceptionally well Debosmita. You are an outstanding performer, totally flawless, God bless you,” she added.
Debosmita also brought certain gifts for everyone on the show,...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Popular singer and composer late Bappi Lahiri’s daughter Rema Lahiri talked about her father and remembered how he composed and sang the romantic track ‘Pyaar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ from the 1989 film ‘Prem Pratigyaa’ starring Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit.
She along with the grandson of the ‘disco king’ of Bollywood, Swastik Bansal, popularly known as Rego B is appearing on the singing reality show, ‘Indian Idol 13’ as the celebrity guest for the special episode of ‘Celebrating Bappi Da’.
Rema enjoyed the performances by contestants on the show and praised Bidipta Chakraborty for her beautiful voice and melodious rendition of the songs ‘Pyaar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ and ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’.
Rema went down memory lane and recalled her father and said: “The song selection is fantastic. My father had composed ‘Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ for Mithun Da. It was such a romantic and melodious song, that my father sang it for Mithun Da.
She along with the grandson of the ‘disco king’ of Bollywood, Swastik Bansal, popularly known as Rego B is appearing on the singing reality show, ‘Indian Idol 13’ as the celebrity guest for the special episode of ‘Celebrating Bappi Da’.
Rema enjoyed the performances by contestants on the show and praised Bidipta Chakraborty for her beautiful voice and melodious rendition of the songs ‘Pyaar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ and ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’.
Rema went down memory lane and recalled her father and said: “The song selection is fantastic. My father had composed ‘Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ for Mithun Da. It was such a romantic and melodious song, that my father sang it for Mithun Da.
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Actress Rituparna Sengupta has started working on a new film, which she tags as a tribute to the late music director Bappi Lahiri. Two schedules of the film have already been completed with the final leg of shoot set to take place in a week for which Rituparna is in Mumbai currently.
The yet-to-be-titled film is a dark comedy, directed by Rajan Lallan Puri, and also stars Govind Namdev, Rajpal Yadav, Prem Chopra, Anup Jalota and debutant Anjuman.
On being asked about her new project, Rituparna said, “This film has a very strong yet interesting subject line which we don’t generally get to watch in the dark comedy genre.”
“I had been approached by the late Bappi Lahiri for this film which is also his last film where he has given music, so I couldn’t think of not doing this film. This film is also my way of...
The yet-to-be-titled film is a dark comedy, directed by Rajan Lallan Puri, and also stars Govind Namdev, Rajpal Yadav, Prem Chopra, Anup Jalota and debutant Anjuman.
On being asked about her new project, Rituparna said, “This film has a very strong yet interesting subject line which we don’t generally get to watch in the dark comedy genre.”
“I had been approached by the late Bappi Lahiri for this film which is also his last film where he has given music, so I couldn’t think of not doing this film. This film is also my way of...
- 1/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Singer, songwriter, and composer Vishal Dadlani was stunned looking at the performance of ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestant Anushka Patra on megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s hit track ‘Pag Ghungroo Baandh’ from the 1982 film ‘Namak Halaal’.
The movie is known for a number of reasons and one among them is the late actress Smita Patil, who is known for her serious roles in parallel cinema becoming part of a commercial masala film, proving that she can do well in both. Apart from it, Big B’s dialogue,’I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English because English is a very phunny language,’ also became everyone’s favourite.
Furthermore, the contestant also amazed the judges with her Big B avatar which made the performance a complete package of entertainment.
Vishal said: “Anushka, you performed the male part of the song so magically. I can only say that whoever said that...
The movie is known for a number of reasons and one among them is the late actress Smita Patil, who is known for her serious roles in parallel cinema becoming part of a commercial masala film, proving that she can do well in both. Apart from it, Big B’s dialogue,’I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English because English is a very phunny language,’ also became everyone’s favourite.
Furthermore, the contestant also amazed the judges with her Big B avatar which made the performance a complete package of entertainment.
Vishal said: “Anushka, you performed the male part of the song so magically. I can only say that whoever said that...
- 10/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
As the title suggests, Dhokha: Round D Corner is about deceit at every corner. Dhokha is a crime thriller directed by Kookie Gulati featuring R Madhavan, Aparshakti Khurana, Darshan Kumaar and Khushalii Kumar in pivotal characters. This film marks the debut of Khushalii Kumar. Aparshakti Khurana is presented in a very interesting character. Dhokha is a crisp film that makes the audience keep guessing who to pin down and who is deceiving whom.
The film begins with the song ‘Tu Banke Hawa’, which introduces Yathaarth Sinha (R Madhavan) and Sanchi Sinha (Khushalii Kumar) as a newlywed couple having a ball of a time culminating to the ones that keep nagging and concludes with Khushalii asking for a divorce. The initial scenes set the tone that there is something amiss in the couple’s life. On one such morning Yathaarth, after a routine heated argument, reaches office and is surprised to...
The film begins with the song ‘Tu Banke Hawa’, which introduces Yathaarth Sinha (R Madhavan) and Sanchi Sinha (Khushalii Kumar) as a newlywed couple having a ball of a time culminating to the ones that keep nagging and concludes with Khushalii asking for a divorce. The initial scenes set the tone that there is something amiss in the couple’s life. On one such morning Yathaarth, after a routine heated argument, reaches office and is surprised to...
- 9/22/2022
- by Nitin Jain
- GlamSham
‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’ actor Neil Bhatt dons the get-up of Kishore Kumar and performs his evergreen track ‘Eena Meena Deeka’ from the 1957 movie ‘Aasha’ on ‘Ravivaar with Star Parivaar’.
As ace singers like Shaan and Kumar Sanu appeared on the show, ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ actress Pranali Rathod also put on the get-up of Bappi Lahiri for ‘Dumb charades’ round.
Neil, who is seen as Virat in ‘Ghkkpm’ talked about his performance on the show: “It is an absolutely amazing experience and it was an honour for me to perform this song and play Kishore Kumar Ji on the show.”
“This platform has become such a beautiful place for us all to enjoy each other’s company and meet admirable people like Kumar Sanu and Shaan. The experience has been fulfilling and I hope the audience keeps watching the show for these one-of-a-kind interactions,” he added.
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As ace singers like Shaan and Kumar Sanu appeared on the show, ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ actress Pranali Rathod also put on the get-up of Bappi Lahiri for ‘Dumb charades’ round.
Neil, who is seen as Virat in ‘Ghkkpm’ talked about his performance on the show: “It is an absolutely amazing experience and it was an honour for me to perform this song and play Kishore Kumar Ji on the show.”
“This platform has become such a beautiful place for us all to enjoy each other’s company and meet admirable people like Kumar Sanu and Shaan. The experience has been fulfilling and I hope the audience keeps watching the show for these one-of-a-kind interactions,” he added.
Sumbul Touqueer...
- 9/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The makers of ‘Dhokha Round D Corner’ come together to release the peppiest song of the year ‘Mere Dil Gaaye Jaa Zooby Zooby’ with a big bang. The song was launched with a grand event attended by debutante Khushalii Kumar, Darshan Kumaar, music composer Tanishk Bagchi, Singer Zahrah Khan and director Kookie Gulati.
The event took place in a posh club in Mumbai and what caught our attention was the Khushalii Kumar and Darshan Kumaar’s stylish entry. The dynamic duo entered in a swanky Ferrari driven by Khushalii herself and they were thronged by fans and media alike. A fashionable and fabulous song surely deserves a full of swag entry, doesn’t it? Mere Dil Gaaye Ja is a quirky track and a recreation of Bappi Lahiri’s iconic song, that makes you want to take over the dancefloor instantly and will take you down the memory lane.
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The event took place in a posh club in Mumbai and what caught our attention was the Khushalii Kumar and Darshan Kumaar’s stylish entry. The dynamic duo entered in a swanky Ferrari driven by Khushalii herself and they were thronged by fans and media alike. A fashionable and fabulous song surely deserves a full of swag entry, doesn’t it? Mere Dil Gaaye Ja is a quirky track and a recreation of Bappi Lahiri’s iconic song, that makes you want to take over the dancefloor instantly and will take you down the memory lane.
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- 8/30/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
EntertainmentIn another development, many were disappointed that the names of Lata Mangeshkar and Bappi Lahiri were not included in the 'In Memoriam' section of the event.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Netflix India, @misuot7AR Rahman on Monday, April 4, met popular Korean music group BTS at the Grammys held at Las Vegas. Rahman took to his social media to share pictures of himself with his son Ar Ameen at the event. The father-son duo also met with popular K-pop band BTS. Several of his fans commented under the pictures saying that the Oscar winning composer should meet K-pop sensation BTS and collaborate with them for a project. Many including Netflix India re-shared the images. “Ar Rahman And BTS In The Same Frame?! I'm Not Ok Kanmani (sic),” the tweet posted by Netflix India on Monday, April 4 read. Rahman and his son also posed for the camera at the Red Carpet event of the Grammys.
- 4/4/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
After the success of his first single ‘Bachcha Party’, late music composer Bappi Lahiri’s grandson Rego B, is out with another track ‘Kal Chutti Hai’. With summer vacations just around the corner, this latest song is perfect to drive your kids with energy and enthusiasm. Depicting immense passion and zeal, the song brings Eshaan Shaikh […]...
- 3/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Popular Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu paid tribute to the late singer-composer Bappi Lahiri on the singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’. He started the show by singing one of Bappi da’s Bengali songs, ‘Chirodini Tumi Je Aamar’, which was originally sung by late singer Kishore Kumar. Kumar Sanu, who will be the special […]...
- 2/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Hundreds of Mumbaikars, Bollywood personalities and music fans bid a tearful ‘alvida’ (adieu) to the ‘Disco King’ Alokesh alias Bappi Lahiri as his funeral procession started here on Thursday. The mortal remains of Bappi-da – as he was revered in the industry – were carried out of his Juhu bungalow to a flower-bedecked van with […]...
- 2/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Alokesh Lahiri aka Bappi Lahiri, the popular Indian singer, composer and record producer, has died at the age of 69.
He passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, according to numerous local reports and a statement released by his family.
Lahiri was known for working on multiple box office successes in Hindi and Bengali films including Amar Sangee, Asha O Bhalobasha, and Aamar Tumi. He also racked up credits in Telugu cinema and worked briefly in Tamil, Kannada and Gujarati.
Rising to popularity in the late 1970s, Lahiri had enduring success throughout the 1980s and 1990s, amassing hundreds of film credits. In 1986, he entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording more than 180 songs for 33 films in one year.
More recently, he voiced the character Tamatoa in the Hindi-dubbed version of Disney’s Moana, and provided the dubbing voice for Elton John’s character in...
He passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, according to numerous local reports and a statement released by his family.
Lahiri was known for working on multiple box office successes in Hindi and Bengali films including Amar Sangee, Asha O Bhalobasha, and Aamar Tumi. He also racked up credits in Telugu cinema and worked briefly in Tamil, Kannada and Gujarati.
Rising to popularity in the late 1970s, Lahiri had enduring success throughout the 1980s and 1990s, amassing hundreds of film credits. In 1986, he entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording more than 180 songs for 33 films in one year.
More recently, he voiced the character Tamatoa in the Hindi-dubbed version of Disney’s Moana, and provided the dubbing voice for Elton John’s character in...
- 2/16/2022
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Rani Mukerji, whose mother Krishna Mukherjee was a childhood friend of Bappi Lahiri, has mourned the death of the late veteran music composer, who is popularly called as the ‘Disco King’, and said that he will always be the most iconic musical personality of Indian cinema. Rani said: “India has again lost one of […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
MusicThough Bappi Lahiri is mostly known for his Hindi and Bengali songs, he had also composed several songs in the south that became big hits.Tnm StaffFacebookBappi Lahiri, the king of disco in India, has passed away at 69. While the musician was known for several Bengali songs, his Hindi hits like 'Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Aaja', ‘Yaad Aa Raha Hai’, ‘Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost’, ‘Tamma Tama Loge’ and others made him popular in Bollywood. He also had a body of work in the south Indian film industries. Kids who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s in Tamil Nadu, for instance, would certainly be familiar with ‘Naan Oru Disco Dancer’, the evergreen Anand Babu song in which the actor performs wizardry on the dance floor. Sung by Sp Balasubrahmanyam, the music of Paadum Vaanampadi, a remake of the Hindi film Disco Dancer, was composed by Shankar-Ganesh and Bappi Lahiri. Before Paadum Vaanampadi,...
- 2/16/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, Feb 16 (Ians) Veteran singer-composer Alokesh alias Bappi Lahiri – nephew of the legendary trio of late Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar and Anoop Kumar – passed away around midnight due to multiple health issues, his family said here on Wednesday. Wielding the baton from the age of 19, Lahiri, 69, and […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Veteran singer-composer Alokesh alias Bappi Lahiri – nephew of the legendary trio of late Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar and Anoop Kumar – passed away around midnight due to multiple health issues, his family said here on Wednesday. Wielding the baton from the age of 19, Lahiri, 69, and breathed his last at the Criticare Hospital, […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Music director A R Rahman on Wednesday joined scores of musicians and singers across the country in paying tribute to Bollywood music director Bappi Lahiri, who passed away late on Tuesday night in Mumbai. Taking to Twitter, Rahman said, “Rest in peace Bappida! Bappi Lahiri, the Disco King of Hindi cinema!” Singer Shreya Ghoshal, who […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
It has not been a fortnight since the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away, and now the entertainment industry is mourning the demise of ‘Disco King’ Bappi Lahiri. He died on Tuesday night due to multiple health issues at the CritiCare Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai. He was 69. The singer-composer was known for popularising disco […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Stating that Bappi Lahiri had given him numerous chartbusters that had immensely contributed to his films’ popularity, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi Konidela on Wednesday paid tributes to India’s disco king, Bappi Lahiri, who passed away at the CritiCare hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, Chiranjeevi wrote, “Rest in Peace, Bappi da!'” and posted a […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Popularly known as the ‘Golden Man’ and the ‘King of Disco’ Bappi Lahiri, who passed away aged 69, had composed multiple Telugu songs which made him one of the best composers during 1986-2020 in India. Bappi Lahiri was a music director for movies as many as 14, which include some good musical hits of their […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood celebrities have been mourning the death of India’s ‘Disco King’ Bappi Lahiri since the news broke that he had passed away at the age of 69 at a suburban hospital in Mumbai’s Juhu area in the early hours of Wednesday. Akshay Kumar tweeted: “Today we lost another gem from the music industry… Bappi Da, […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
“A matchless singer-composer” is how veteran musician Bappi Lahiri was remembered by President Ram Nath Kovind. President Kovind said: “His songs found popularity not only in India but abroad. His diverse range included youthful as well as soulful melodies. His memorable songs will continue to delight listeners for a long time. Condolences to his family […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bappi Lahiri, a celebrated Bollywood singer, composer and politician, died Wednesday in CritiCare in Breach Candy. He was 69.
Lahiri had been ailing from various health issues, including sleep apnea.
Lahiri’s music popularized disco in India in the 1980s and ’90s, long after it had left the West, with his music used in films such as “Namak Halal,” “Disco Dancer” and “Commando.”
Dressed in his trademark gold chains and glasses, Lahiri was an instantly recognizable figure around Mumbai. Born Alokesh Lahiri to a family of classical music singers in West Bengal, he relocated to Mumbai after composing music for Bengali films. His maternal uncle, Kishore Kumar, was a famous Bollywood singer and Lahiri arrived in Bombay, as it was known then in the 1970’s, with some existing Hindi film connections. After composing music for 1973’s “Nanha Shikari,” Lahiri broke out in 1975’s “Zakhmee,” directed by Tahir Hussain. The hit songs...
Lahiri had been ailing from various health issues, including sleep apnea.
Lahiri’s music popularized disco in India in the 1980s and ’90s, long after it had left the West, with his music used in films such as “Namak Halal,” “Disco Dancer” and “Commando.”
Dressed in his trademark gold chains and glasses, Lahiri was an instantly recognizable figure around Mumbai. Born Alokesh Lahiri to a family of classical music singers in West Bengal, he relocated to Mumbai after composing music for Bengali films. His maternal uncle, Kishore Kumar, was a famous Bollywood singer and Lahiri arrived in Bombay, as it was known then in the 1970’s, with some existing Hindi film connections. After composing music for 1973’s “Nanha Shikari,” Lahiri broke out in 1975’s “Zakhmee,” directed by Tahir Hussain. The hit songs...
- 2/16/2022
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Feb 16 (Ians) Veteran singer-music director Bappi Lahiri — who wielded the baton at the age of 17 — passed away here late on Tuesday night, an official said. He was 69 and breathed his last in the Criticare Hospital where he was admitted for certain post-Covid issues. Born in West Bengal, Lahiri first […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
DeathThe singer-composer, a familiar figure for many with his trademark gold chains that he wore for luck and his sunglasses, was known for his songs in several films of the late 70s-80s.Tnm StaffImage: Facebook/Bappi LahiriSinger-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 80s and 90s, has died following multiple health issues, a doctor treating him said on Wednesday, February 16. He was 69 years old. Doctors said that Lahiri died late on Tuesday, February 15, at the CritiCare Hospital in Juhu. "Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues. He died due to Osa (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight," Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of the hospital, told Pti. The singer-composer, a...
- 2/16/2022
- by BNitin
- The News Minute
Veteran singer-music director Bappi Lahiri – who wielded the baton at the age of 17 – passed away late on Tuesday night, an official said. He was 69 and breathed his last in the Criticare Hospital where he was admitted for certain post-Covid issues. Born in West Bengal, Lahiri first composed music for a Bengali […]...
- 2/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Veteran actor-filmmaker Vishal Anand has passed away in the city after prolonged illness. He was 82.
Anand died on Sunday, and the news of his demise was confirmed on Monday by trade analyst Girish Johar.
"Another Sad News... #VishalAnand ji is no more Rip. Sad News. #ChalteChalte #DilSeMileDil... both have memorable music," tweeted Johar.
Nephew of legendary actor Dev Anand, Bhishm Kohli was known by his stage name Vishal Anand. He was seen in films such as "Chalte Chalte" (1976), "Taxi Driver" (1973) and "Dil Se Mile Dil" (1978). Veejay-actor Purab Kohli is his nephew.
Vishal Anand is best recalled as the actor on whom the Kishore Kumar classics "Chalte chalte mere yeh geet yaad rakhna" ("Chalte Chalte") and "Yeh naina yeh kaajal" ("Dil Se Mile Dil") were picturuised. Both these immortal songs were composed by Bappi Lahiri and written by Amit Khanna.
Besides acting in "Chalte Chalte" and "Dil Se Mile Dil", Vishal Anand had produced these films.
Anand died on Sunday, and the news of his demise was confirmed on Monday by trade analyst Girish Johar.
"Another Sad News... #VishalAnand ji is no more Rip. Sad News. #ChalteChalte #DilSeMileDil... both have memorable music," tweeted Johar.
Nephew of legendary actor Dev Anand, Bhishm Kohli was known by his stage name Vishal Anand. He was seen in films such as "Chalte Chalte" (1976), "Taxi Driver" (1973) and "Dil Se Mile Dil" (1978). Veejay-actor Purab Kohli is his nephew.
Vishal Anand is best recalled as the actor on whom the Kishore Kumar classics "Chalte chalte mere yeh geet yaad rakhna" ("Chalte Chalte") and "Yeh naina yeh kaajal" ("Dil Se Mile Dil") were picturuised. Both these immortal songs were composed by Bappi Lahiri and written by Amit Khanna.
Besides acting in "Chalte Chalte" and "Dil Se Mile Dil", Vishal Anand had produced these films.
- 10/5/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
ReviewThe single-shot sequence that continues for almost 12 minutes is the best part of the film.Saraswati DatarIf you are planning to watch Extraction, now streaming on Netflix, hoping to see a coming of age tale, or a story of redemption and second chances, you may be disappointed. Directed by Marvel Cinematic Universe action director and stunt coordinator Sam Hargrave, Extraction is an extremely well shot action film that thrills but appeals to no other deeper emotions. The screenplay by Joe Russo is based on an original graphic novel written by Ande Parks, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, and illustrated by Fernando Leon Gonzalez. Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is a mercenary for hire based in Australia. He comes with a conveniently tragic backstory; dead son estranged wife, basically nothing to lose and ready to bear the white man’s burden of rescuing brown man, or in this case boy. Ovi Mahajan (Rudraksh...
- 4/25/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
For almost as long as there has been Bollywood, there has been a Kapoor involved in a major way. The seemingly never-ending dynasty that has ruled Bollywood forever started with the greatest actor of his day Prithviraj Kapoor, was extended sideways by his distant cousin and long-time film producer Surinder Kapoor and continues to this day with such disparate names as Armaan Jain, Sara Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja.
In between, there are no lack of star-studded names: Raj Kapoor, Boney Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan (yes to name drop too). Each has evolved their own style in their own time and in doing so has moulded Bollywood around them in both big and small ways. Yet, what has always been constant has been the power that they have delivered to Bollywood music through the ages, each performance creating a legend. So here we look at the...
In between, there are no lack of star-studded names: Raj Kapoor, Boney Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan (yes to name drop too). Each has evolved their own style in their own time and in doing so has moulded Bollywood around them in both big and small ways. Yet, what has always been constant has been the power that they have delivered to Bollywood music through the ages, each performance creating a legend. So here we look at the...
- 4/17/2020
- by Swarup Chakravarthy
- Bollyspice
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