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Ghazal in Golden Era of Bollywood (Part-1)

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Ghazal in Golden Era of Bollywood (Part-1)

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Ghazal has been an integral part of Bollywood music,The filmi-ghazal is a genre of filmi based on ghazal poetry in Hindi or Urdu. It�s a unique combination of poetry, melody and singing.In the 1940s ,50s, and 60s Hindi film industry attracted many well known poets and writers of Hindi/Urdu. Initialy  Ghazals were very similar to other Hindustani light classical forms such as the dadra or, thumri.later on the ghazal usually had a form which is not too dissimilar

RD Burman�s 78th birth anniversary is a perfect time to revisit the Brilliance of his classical Music

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RD Burman�s 78th birth anniversary is a perfect time to revisit the Brilliance of his classical Music

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Although Pancham is noted for introducing Western and retro beats into his music but he will also be remembered for some of the great Songs in Indian Classical Music.Inspired by the raga Yaman, "Beeti Na Bitai Raina" is a testament to Burman�s mastery over the Hindustani classic music.In fact in his first film Chhote Nawab 1961 he gave

Remembering Madan Mohan on his 93rd Birth Anniversary

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Remembering Madan Mohan on his 93rd Birth Anniversary

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The man, who was acknowledged as a genius by people who understood and appreciated music, was never at the top rung in the hit parades or with the big banners or the big stars.He had very few Hit Films but His Music was always Hit. His first silver jubilee hit came 8 years later with "Woh Kaun Thi" in 1964.Many tunes

Disco Gripped bollywood in 80s

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Disco Gripped bollywood in 80s

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 Bollywood music is ever-evolving and cannot be restricted to one or two genres. Directors are constantly experimenting in incorporating popular genres in their films, as songs are perhaps the most important selling point of Bollywood movies.Disco�s prominence in the 1970s in west started gaining ground in Bollywood in 80s.It was Indian music director Biddu Appaiah, known mononymously as Biddu, saw success in the

Hemant Kumar-a fabulous singer and irrepressible composer.

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Hemant Kumar-a fabulous singer and irrepressible composer.

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 Every distinguished creative artiste is born with one gift, but, Hemantda was born with several gifts. As a singer he reigned supreme in Calcutta and Bombay.From Naagin and Jaal to Bees Saal Baad and Kohraa the 50's and 60's were decades that 'belonged' prominently to the unique talents of Hemant Kumar. Remembering him on his 97 th Birth Anniversary,I