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She treated every song as her first

She treated every song as her first

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Legendary singer who has given joy and solace to millions of Indians across many generations, passes into the ages, aged 92... [Read More]

07 February,2022 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Javed Akhtar
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In Pics: Zakir Hussain's musical prayer meet in Mumbai

In Pics: Zakir Hussain's musical prayer meet in Mumbai

The world of music lost a gem with the demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain earlier this week at the age of 73. On Friday, a musical prayer meet was hosted for the legendary tabla player and it was a musical tribute (All Pics/ Kirti Surve)... [Read More]

28 December,2024 09:37 AM IST
Spotted in the city: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Raha & Javed Akhtar

Spotted in the city: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Raha & Javed Akhtar

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

25 December,2024 07:30 PM IST
In Pics: Film personalities remember legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal

In Pics: Film personalities remember legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal

Legendary filmmaker and screenwriter Shyam Benegal, best known for shaping the Indian parallel cinema movement, died at the age of 90. Film personalities and enthusiasts took to social media to recall his contribution to cinema and society... [Read More]

24 December,2024 10:56 AM IST
Bollywood stars spotted at Red Sea International Film Festival 2024

Bollywood stars spotted at Red Sea International Film Festival 2024

The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival commenced on December 5 in Jeddah. Famous Bollywood celebrities have been making everyone stop and stare at the film festival. We have brought a list of all the celebs who were papped in their fashionable outfits posing with international stars on the red carpet.... [Read More]

10 December,2024 06:03 PM IST
In Pics: Celebs come together for a night of film and fashion

In Pics: Celebs come together for a night of film and fashion

Celebrities stepped out in style on Sunday evening to attend the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund event in Mumbai. From Malaika Arora, Akshay Kumar to Manish Malhotra, the guests put their best fashion foot forward (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)... [Read More]

09 December,2024 09:56 AM IST
Contrasting colours of Mumbai in 'All We Imagine As Light' and 'Gully Boy'

Contrasting colours of Mumbai in 'All We Imagine As Light' and 'Gully Boy'

Over the years, there have been many films that depict life in Bombay, especially the lives of the underprivileged. Today, we have brought a cinematic comparison of two films, `All We Imagine As Light` and `Gully Boy`, directed by Payal Kapadia and Zoya Akhtar, respectively. We also take a look back at Mira Nair`s `Salaam Bombay`. The different aesthetics and colour palettes present a unique take on the city of Mumbai and its slums. Here are some photos depicting how.... [Read More]

26 November,2024 06:26 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Aditi Rao Hydari, Kriti Sanon, Bhumi Pednekar & others

Spotted in the city: Aditi Rao Hydari, Kriti Sanon, Bhumi Pednekar & others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

25 November,2024 08:18 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Shalini Passi, Rana Daggubati, Kiara Advani and others

Spotted in the city: Shalini Passi, Rana Daggubati, Kiara Advani and others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

22 November,2024 08:52 PM IST
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Sohail Sen: Composer behind hits from Maharaja, Gunday, & What's Your Rashee

Sohail Sen: Composer behind hits from Maharaja, Gunday, & What's Your Rashee

Musician Sohail Sen started composing at the age of 13, and went on to deliver hit songs in films like Gunday, What`s Your Raashee, Ek Tha Tiger, Housefull 4, and his recent viral track `Haan ke Haan` from the movie `Maharaj`. He traces his roots to a lineage of musicians who were disciples of legendary musician Tansen. Sohail also shared how singer Sonu Nigam worked with his grandfather on his first song. Reflecting on his journey, he spoke about his transition from composer to singer and expressed gratitude to filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who encouraged him to sing all the tracks for the film What`s Your Raashee.... [Read More]

27 December,2024 09:37 AM IST
Gauri-Suhana Khan, Shweta Bachchan, & Shahid Kapoor attend Zoya Akhtar's soirée

Gauri-Suhana Khan, Shweta Bachchan, & Shahid Kapoor attend Zoya Akhtar's soirée

Zoya Akhtar was among the few who hosted a grand Christmas party for their friends. The star-studded party saw the who`s who of the industry gather to make each other`s day a lot more merrier. From Shah Rukh Khan`s wife, Gauri Khan, to Suhana Khan, Shahid Kapoor with his wife Mira Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Kapoor, and several other Bollywood celebrities were seen at Zoya Akhtar`s lively Christmas gathering, marking a festive celebration with friends and family. Watch the full video to see who all marked their presence at the starry party ... [Read More]

25 December,2024 09:37 PM IST
Kartik Aaryan, Shalini Passi, Uorfi & others shine at the influencer awards

Kartik Aaryan, Shalini Passi, Uorfi & others shine at the influencer awards

Bollywood stars and influencers turned heads at a star-studded influencer award night. Kartik Aaryan looked dashing in a suit, while Uorfi Javed grabbed attention with her bold all-black attire. Shalini Passi brought her fashion A-game, and other notable personalities like Anushka Sen, Raj Shamani, Anaita Shroff Adajania, Anshula Kapoor, Sumukhi Suresh, and Shenaz Treasurywala & others also dazzled on the red carpet, making the evening a celebration of style. ... [Read More]

19 December,2024 05:40 PM IST
Vicky Kaushal, Kartik Aaryan, Rekha & other celebs at '100 years of Raj Kapoor'

Vicky Kaushal, Kartik Aaryan, Rekha & other celebs at '100 years of Raj Kapoor'

Raj Kapoor`s centenary celebration in Mumbai was a grand affair, bringing together his children and grandchildren, including Randhir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor, to honour the legacy of the legendary actor and filmmaker. The event also saw the presence of numerous industry luminaries, such as Rekha and Simi Garewal, with celebrated filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Anand L Rai. Bollywood stalwarts like Prem Chopra, Anupam Kher, Jitendra Kapoor, and Sanjay Khan. Other prominent figures spotted at the celebration included Vicky Kaushal, Farhan Akhtar, Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Seal, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D`Souza, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Agastya Nanda, Vedang Raina, Vijay Varma, Sharvari Wagh, Huma Qureshi, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Terence Lewis. The event not only celebrated Raj Kapoor`s legacy but also showcased the strong ties within the film industry and the lasting impact of his cinematic contributions.... [Read More]

14 December,2024 08:09 PM IST
From AP Dhillon to MC Stan, stars shine at Arpita Khan Sharma’s party

From AP Dhillon to MC Stan, stars shine at Arpita Khan Sharma’s party

Salman Khan`s sister, Arpita Khan, hosted a star-studded soirée at her new restaurant, featuring a glittering guest list that included brother Arbaaz Khan, husband Aayush Sharma, newlyweds Jackky Bhagnani & Rakul Preet Singh, singer AP Dhillon, Pooja Hegde, and rapper MC Stan. However, it was the much-talked-about duo, Orry and Uorfi, who truly stole the spotlight as they arrived arm-in-arm, turning heads all evening. ... [Read More]

09 December,2024 05:07 PM IST
 Arjun Kapoor, Vedang Raina, & Bhumi Pednekar grace the Creator Fest 2024

Arjun Kapoor, Vedang Raina, & Bhumi Pednekar grace the Creator Fest 2024

Myntra hosted the second edition of its incredible `Creator Fest` in Mumbai. The event unfolded as a vibrant celebration of the country`s trailblazing fashion and beauty content creators, who are best known for their unique sense of style and appreciation of trends. Attendees at the event included some of the country`s most fashionable creators and celebrities, like Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Vedang Raina, Munawar Faruqui, Uorfi Javed, Krishna Shroff, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Rhea Chakraborty, and Mannara Chopra, among others... [Read More]

16 November,2024 04:28 PM IST
Padmini Kolhapure, Talat Aziz, Tejaswini Kolhapure on Ammi Akhtari | Exclusive

Padmini Kolhapure, Talat Aziz, Tejaswini Kolhapure on Ammi Akhtari | Exclusive

We all know about Padmini Kolhapure and her family`s rich musical legacy. The actress, who herself dabbles in music occasionally, is now bringing another legendary artist`s life to the stage. Ammi Akhtari is a play on the life of ghazal legend Begum Akhtar. Directed by Saif Hyder Hasan, the play has Padmini playing Begum Akhtar, while her sister Tejaswini Kolhapure plays her shagird. Ghazal maestro Talat Aziz will be singing Akhtar`s ghazals live on stage. The play will be staged on October 25 and 27 in Mumbai.... [Read More]

24 October,2024 10:06 AM IST
Aditi Saigal aka Dot spills on landing 'The Archies' role, playing Lollapalooza

Aditi Saigal aka Dot spills on landing 'The Archies' role, playing Lollapalooza

Aditi Saigal, known by her stage name Dot, has been sharing her musical talent on YouTube for quite some time, gaining a steady following with her singing videos. Her big break came with a debut like no other in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. In an exclusive interview with Mid-Day.com, she shared the exciting story of how she landed the role, her upcoming performances at Lollapalooza and Bandland in 2025, and much more. Watch the full video to dive into Aditi’s journey! ... [Read More]

22 October,2024 06:10 PM IST
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