Director Tahira Kashyap, who is also the wife of Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, recently walked the ramp three times for celebrity designer Manish Malhotra for his 'Namo Bharat' show in New Delhi. The first time, she sported a completely bald look, the second with a little hair, and the third with dense hair. Tahira told, “My hair journey has been incredibly transformative. It’s taught me so much about vanity, beauty, and, most importantly, perception and perspective, showing me that nothing can be put in a box”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by tahirakashyapkhurrana (@tahirakashyap) She continued, “I went through three distinct looks when I went bald, losing my hair not by choice, but I chose to embrace the bald look, and I genuinely liked how I looked. It really challenged conventional ideas of beauty, and, to be honest, I felt beautiful in that phase, too”. She further mentioned that her hair is a reflection of her journey. She shared, “As my hair started growing back into a short crop, and eventually became long again, I loved that look just as much. I’ve since chopped it back, and I realise that my hair, in its various stages, has been a reflection of my personal journey”. In 2018, Tahira was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer. In 2019, she underwent a mastectomy. She also explained how walking the ramp for such causes raises awareness, as she said, “I believe when you have someone like Manish Malhotra involved, and then the PMO also associated with the project, everything naturally becomes bigger, the scale, the platform, and the message you’re conveying. It amplifies the reach and impact. Whether it’s a ramp walk or any platform, when the scale is larger, the message resonates more strongly with the audience because of the reach. So, with Manish’s incredible costumes and the platform we had, I really hope the message went beyond just the fashion, and I believe it did”. She walked the ramp with Sonali Bendre and Hina Khan. It was a special event signifying the strength and courage of women and was specially dedicated to cancer survivors. Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri also walked the ramp and were the showstoppers. Tahira Kashyap's advice to women Tahira also put out a message out there for all women with regards to their health. She said, “The only advice is early breast cancer detection. If you are talking about breast cancer. Take your body seriously, if there are any changes don’t sit on it. Please reach out to your doctor at the earliest. Keep doing self examinations and apart from that keep your mental and physical health into consideration”. Tahira Kashyap's filmography and past projects Tahira's directorial debut 'Sharmajee Ki Beti' came out on Prime Video in June this year. It starred Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta and Saiyami Kher, it was appreciated by critics and loved by audiences. Previously, she has directed a Flipkart original feature film 'Pinni' starring Neena Gupta.
07 October,2024 03:39 PM IST | MumbaiThe wait is over! The trailer for the biggest film of the year, 'Singham Again', is finally out, and it can't get any bigger. With a star-studded cast and action-packed scenes, the 'Singham Again' trailer proved that the cop drama is exactly the break you were looking for this Diwali. What’s in the 'Singham Again' Trailer? Singham Again brings together Rohit Shetty’s biggest cop universe, reuniting all his iconic characters while also introducing new ones. The trailer begins with Kareena Kapoor explaining the Ramayana to her son, followed by a scene where her character gets abducted like Sita, and Ajay Devgn is all set to be the Ram of her life. Deepika Padukone’s character, Shakti Shetty, appears quite quirky as she introduces herself as Lady Singham. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) To create this larger-than-life cop drama, Rohit Shetty has taken inspiration from the Ramayana, where Kareena and Ajay represent Sita and Ram, while Tiger Shroff plays Singham’s shadow, much like Laxman. In this drama, Ranveer Singh symbolizes Hanuman, and Akshay Kumar portrays Jatayu. The trailer also features a cameo by Jackie Shroff. Arjun Kapoor represents Ravan, the one who abducts Sita. Singham Again will release this Diwali Earlier, it was reported by Mid-Day that the makers of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' had a meeting with 'Singham Again' director Rohit Shetty and leading man Ajay Devgn to discuss a potential box office clash. A source revealed, “Bhushan believes that both 'Singham Again' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' are possible Rs 500-crore grossers. But he felt that the clash would prevent both films from realizing their full potential. So, he requested Rohit and Ajay to push their film’s release.” Bhushan argued that Bazmee was the first to announce a Diwali release for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', but Rohit Shetty was firm about not delaying his film any further. "At the meeting, Ajay and Rohit pointed out that they had already pushed their film from its original Independence Day release because Allu Arjun’s 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' was slated to hit cinemas the same day. They don’t want to postpone it again. 'Singham Again' is a highly anticipated movie, and the actor-director duo believes further delays won’t help matters," a source revealed. All about 'Singham Again' 'Singham Again' is a multi-starrer featuring Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles. 'Singham Again' is the third instalment of the super-hit franchise. The first film, 'Singham', was released in 2011, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj in lead roles, followed by 'Singham Returns' in 2014. Both projects were box office hits. The movie also features Arjun Kapoor as the antagonist.
07 October,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe wait is over! The trailer for the biggest film of the year, 'Singham Again', was released today. The cast of the film launched the trailer at a grand event at NMACC, Mumbai. Present at the event were the film’s director Rohit Shetty, along with the stellar cast including Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor. And if Ranveer Singh is at an event, is it possible that he won’t talk about his baby, Deepika Padukone? The answer is no—there’s always some PDA when Ranveer is around! Ranveer Singh calls 'Singham Again' 'Baby Simmba's debut' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) During a chat with the media at the event, Ranveer shared that Deepika couldn’t join him because she’s "busy with the baby, so it’s just me who could come." He added, "My baby duties are for the night." Ranveer then revealed that 'Singham Again' is actually his daughter's debut. “Along with all the stars you will see in the film, you’ll also see our baby Simmba making her debut because Deepika was pregnant while shooting for the film,” he shared. Ranveer Singh removes Deepika’s 'nazar' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) When Ranveer Singh attended the event, he didn’t shy away from showing some love for Deepika. As he entered the trailer launch, he paused at Deepika’s poster for 'Singham Again', removed the 'evil eye' from her poster, and even posed with it. What’s in the 'Singham Again' Trailer? Singham Again brings together Rohit Shetty’s biggest cop universe, reuniting all his iconic characters while also introducing new ones. The trailer begins with Kareena Kapoor explaining the Ramayana to her son, followed by a scene where her character gets abducted like Sita, and Ajay Devgn is all set to be the Ram of her life. Deepika Padukone’s character, Shakti Shetty, appears quite quirky as she introduces herself as Lady Singham. To create this larger-than-life cop drama, Rohit Shetty has taken inspiration from the Ramayana, where Kareena and Ajay represent Sita and Ram, while Tiger Shroff plays Singham’s shadow, much like Laxman. In this drama, Ranveer Singh symbolizes Hanuman, and Akshay Kumar portrays Jatayu. The trailer also features a cameo by Jackie Shroff. Arjun Kapoor represents Ravan, the one who abducts Sita.
07 October,2024 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn October 3, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, the widow of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, issued a statement condemning the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) demand of nearly 120 cuts in Punjab ’95. Lending her support to Honey Trehan’s directorial venture that “upheld the legacy of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra,” she appealed to the Prasoon Joshi-led body to “not attempt to change proven facts depicted in the film”. This came on the heels of mid-day breaking the story of how the CBFC has doled out more than 100 changes in Khalra’s biopic, which include renaming the protagonist and the film, dropping references to Tarn Taran and Punjab, and removing religious elements like the Gurbani (Cut, cut till you edit history? Sep 25). Paramjit Kaur Khalra with her late husband’s portrait mid-day contacted Paramjit, who expressed her disappointment that Punjab ’95—a biopic that sheds light on Khalra’s role in investigating the disappearance and killings of Sikh youths during the Punjab insurgency between 1984 and 1994—has been stuck with the censor board since December 2022. “I feel this is not a critical issue; it is being made one on purpose,” she said, speaking to us from the US. “There is no problem because the film is based on facts, and everything is in the public domain. The court’s hearing and decision were based on those facts. The film we have seen is the one we want people to see. If the film is not shown, it could cause public outrage. However, if the right version is released, it will benefit both the public and the governments creating this environment. Paramjit Kaur Khalra and Navkiran Kaur Khalra This film is about standing by the truth and what is right. What happened in this story is something no one will dare to repeat in the future. Perhaps it will expose some people. This is the first time the public will see how Mr Khalra was captured and killed. The more you try to hide the truth, the more it will come out. So, this will benefit no one. Punjab understands Mr Khalra’s point, and the leaders do too. Hiding the truth is a systemic policy, but it’s just a Google search away.”Punjab ’95 sees Diljit Dosanjh step into the shoes of Khalra, who had disappeared in September 1995. Ten years later, six Punjab police officials were convicted for his murder. Trehan’s film not only examines the dark chapter of Punjab, but also raises questions about the activist’s murder. Khalra’s daughter Navkiran, who resides in the US, said that they were initially reluctant about a movie as they knew it would face severe opposition. “Anyone who is active in the civil rights and human rights struggle doesn’t have any faith that the Indian government or the higher-ups will allow the facts to be shown. We had this skepticism,” she recalled. It was Trehan’s methodical approach and determination that made her believe that her activist-father’s story would reach the audience. “We watched the movie last year. He stayed true, word for word, to what he had committed to in the script. It was exciting that it was going to the Toronto International Film Festival [in 2023]. But all of a sudden, the censor board and the Bombay High Court case came in, and the movie had to be removed from the film festival. That was [heartbreaking]. Recently, the CBFC came back with 120 cuts and [the instruction of] changing the name. Then, it’s no more a biopic, right? It’s complete slaughter. Punjab is not allowed to show its version of the history that happened and that has been proven in the Supreme Court. Our lawyer, Mr Bains, gave Honey all the facts and court documents. Honey [studied] the news archives. All the incidents depicted in this movie are true. The only fictionalised part is the way of storytelling.” Navkiran is clear that the family won’t accept the CBFC-recommended changes. “We want the film that was shown to us and the one that we agreed with Honey, to be shown to the public. YouTube already has these videos, documents and documentaries by other human rights activists. It’s also a bad precedent in terms of art, where [filmmakers] have to comply with the government that’s in power. If India is trying to become a superpower, it should set themselves against the US standards. We have seen movies made on Iraq after the Iraq war; they were critical of the US government.” The wait continues Director Trehan and producer Ronnie Screwvala were to meet the CBFC last month and discuss their reservations against the nearly 120 changes. But the CBFC has yet to meet the makers. A source revealed, “There is radio silence on the film. We have heard that a new Revising Officer will be assigned soon, but there is no official intimation.” Trehan and Screwvala are said to be frustrated over the delay in receiving certification as they had hoped to release the film this year. They have a pending deal with an OTT platform after it releases theatrically.
07 October,2024 11:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuPopular singer Adnan Sami took to Instagram and announced the demise of his mother Begum Naureen Sami Khan. He shared an image of her and stated that she was an incredible lady who will be missed immensely. Adnan also urged his fans and followers to say a prayer for her departed soul. Adnan Sami mourns mother’s death Adnan Sami wrote on Instagram, “It’s with the greatest sadness & infinite sorrow that I announce the demise of our beloved Mother Begum Naureen Sami Khan…We are overtaken by profound grief. She was an incredible lady who shared love & joy with everyone she touched. We will miss her immensely. Kindly say a prayer for her departed soul.” Actress Mini Mathur commented, “I am so so sorry for your loss dear Adnan, Roya & Medina. Wishing strength to the family.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ADNAN SAMI (@adnansamiworld) Adnan Sami applied for Indian citizenship in 2015 Adnan Sami was born in London, England on 15 August 1971. His father was a Pakistani Pashtun with roots in Afghanistan while his mother was an Indian from Jammu. On 29 January 2010, Sami tied the knot with Roya Sami Khan. She is an Afghan-origin German girl, the daughter of a retired diplomat and army general. Medina Sami Khan is Adnan and Roya's first child. The singer is also a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. He was conferred with the award in a ceremony held in New Delhi in 2021. In 2015, after his Pakistani passport expired, Sami applied for Indian citizenship. He was granted Indian citizenship in January 2016. Adnan Sami’s work front Adnan Sami is all set to come up with his biography. In a brief conversation with ANI, the 'Tera Chehra' hitmaker opened up about what the audience can expect from his book. He shared that the autobiography will be a "no-holds-barred account", in which he will unwrap all of his life's details. "(Audience will get to know) the truth...the brutal truth. It's a no-holds-barred biography. People have been wondering about a lot of things about me and my life that have not been addressed...so with this biography, I will be addressing everything," Adnan said.
07 October,2024 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAll the 1990s kids are undoubtedly well-acquainted with the immense popularity of singer Abhijeet Sawant, who rose to fame as the first winner of the widely acclaimed TV reality show 'Indian Idol'. He celebrates his birthday on October 7. While Abhijeet continues to work in the music arena, we couldn’t help but revisit his music video for 'Lafzon Mein' which featured Tamannaah Bhatia. When Tamannaah Bhatia featured in Abhijeet Sawant’s music video It was in 2005 when Abhijeet's breakthrough captivated the hearts of millions across India. Known for his soul-stirring voice and emotive renditions, Abhijeet has remained an adored figure in the music industry. 'Lafzon Mein' is an iconic song from Abhijeet's debut album titled 'Aapka Abhijeet Sawant'. This beautiful love song featured actress Tamannaah Bhatia opposite him. The poignant track, with lyrics penned by the renowned lyricist Sameer and music composed by Biddu, touched souls and became a timeless melody that still resonates with the audience even after almost two decades. Abhijeet Sawant recreates 'Lafzon Mein’ with Mayur Jumani Recently Abhijeet collaborated with talented YouTuber and music producer Mayur Jumani to recreate a mesmerising version of 'Lafzon Mein'. The recreated version showcases the versatility of both artistes. Mayur expressed feeling overwhelmed by the opportunity to recreate a song that received immense love from everyone. Having previously collaborated with notable names in the music industry like Kailash Kher, Mayur has become one of the most sought-after names in the field. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayur Jumani (@mayurjumani) The latest rendition of 'Lafzon Mein' bridges the generational gap, captivating the hearts of both old and young music enthusiasts. All in all, the latest rendition of 'Lafzon Mein' not only strikes a chord with the younger generation but also brings back nostalgia for music lovers. The song still receives the same love from the audience as it did back in 2005. Adored by people of all ages, fans are eager to see more collaborations between Abhijeet and Mayur in the future. Abhijeet Sawant’s work front Abhijeet Sawant was the first runner-up as Suraj Chavan lifted the trophy for Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5. Abhijeet got married in 2007 to Shilpa Sawant. In 2008, Abhijeet and Shilpa participated in the dance show 'Nach Baliye'. Together, the couple now has two beautiful kids, Sameera and Ahaana Sawant. Sawant has dabbled in acting as well. His roles in the films 'Lottery' and 'Tees Maar Khan' proved his range on both the big and small screens.
07 October,2024 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs celebrated makeup artist Mickey Contractor turned a year older on Sunday, top celebs including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kajol, and other Bollywood celebrities dropped special posts to wish him. Kareena took to her Instagram story on Sunday to share a still from one of the films. Sharing the photo, she wrote, "Maestro no one like you. Happy birthday my micks...@mickeycontractor." Kajol also posted a picture with Mickey Contractor on her Instagram story. Along with the post, she wrote, "Happy happy birthday to the maestro of makeup @mickeycontractor.. love u so so very much.." In his nearly 30-year career in Bollywood, he has worked with every generation of actresses, including Kajol, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Ananya Panday. Meanwhile, on the work front, Kareena will be seen in 'Singham Again'. In this action-packed film directed by Rohit Shetty, Kareena will share the screen with a stellar cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh. Kajol, on the other hand, is gearing up for 'Do Patti', also starring Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh. Kajol's other projects include the action thriller Maharani - Queen of Queens, where she reunites with Prabhudeva after 27 years. Directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati, the film will be released in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 October,2024 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIKiara Advani, who is currently shooting for 'War 2', shared a picture with the director Ayan Mukerji from the sets. Kiara on Sunday took to her Instagram story to treat fans with a selfie with Ayan. Clad in a white attire while covering her head with white dupatta, Kiara looked beautiful. Twinning in white, Ayan happily posed for the selfie. Along with the photo, she captioned the post, "Holy Sunday." Recently, a series of pictures and videos from the set in Italy went viral on social media, offering a sneak peek at Hrithik Roshan and Kiara's look. In the viral pictures posted by Hrithik's fan page, Hrithik and Kiara can be seen shooting a romantic sequence for the song in the streets of Italy. Hrithik wore a white T-shirt teamed up with a grey shirt and denim, while Kiara looked stunning in a checked pink dress. 'War 2' is being directed by Ayan Mukerji, who is best known for his films 'Wake Up Sid', 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and 'Brahmastra'. The film also stars Jr NTR. The film is a sequel to the 2019 action thriller film 'War' which starred Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vani Kapoor in the lead roles. Directed by Siddarth Anand, this high-octane action drama minted Rs 200 crores within seven days of its release in 2019. It's touted to be one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year. Apart from this, Kiara is also a part of Ram Charan-starrer 'Game Changer'. The film's story revolves around an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who strives to combat corrupt politicians by advocating for fair elections to transform the way government works. The Telugu movie is set to hit screens soon. Kiara is also a part of 'Don 3', which will be headlined by Ranveer Singh. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 October,2024 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIShraddha Kapoor on Saturday walked the ramp for Hyderabad-based couture brand Mishru at the Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi. The event unveiled Mishru's latest collection, "Resonance 2024/25," designed by Swapna Anumolu. Shraddha looked stunning in a beautiful lehenga during the Mishru Couture Showcase. The intricate beadwork and embroidery on the lehenga shimmered under the lights, giving the 'Stree' actress an ethereal and graceful appearance on the runway. Models walked the ramp in a variety of stunning outfits that featured a range of colors, from soft whites to bold hues like pink. The collection included everything from elegant lehengas to chic Indo-western outfits. Speaking about her collection, designer Swapna Anumolu said, "We are primarily an occasion wear brand. We have always done fusions and Indians as well. This season, we have been inspired by nature and natural elements taking over man-made spaces. The collection is called Resonance." On Shraddha Kapoor walking for her, Swapna expressed, "She was so lovely and easy to work with. She looked absolutely ethereal in the outfit. What more could you ask for?" Meanwhile, Shraddha is currently basking in the success of Stree 2, which also stars RajKummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee and Pankaj Tripathi. The film has etched its name in cinematic history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, surpassing the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently confirmed the news on his official X handle. "#Stree2 scripts HISTORY... Becomes the HIGHEST-GROSSING *HINDI* FILM EVER... Crosses *lifetime biz* of #Jawan [#Hindi version]... Next stop: Inaugurating the Rs 600 cr Club. [Week 5] Fri 3.60 cr, Sat 5.55 cr, Sun 6.85 cr, Mon 3.17 cr, Tue 2.65 cr. Total: Rs 586 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice," he wrote. Directed by Amar Kaushik, 'Stree 2' has captivated audiences not only with its engaging storyline but also with star-studded cameos from Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar, both of whom have been praised for their contributions to the film. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 October,2024 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIShe has web series such as "Mirzapur", "Guilty Minds", "The Broken News" and "Taaza Khabar" to her credit and Shriya Pilgaonkar says she's now gunning for the big screen, hoping to star in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali period drama. One of the most recognisable faces on OTT, Shriya started her career with the 2013 Marathi film "Ekulti Ek", directed by her father Sachin Pilgaonkar. The actor, also known for movies across languages "Un plus une", "Fan", and "House Arrest", has two feature films in the pipeline which will be announced soon. "Ideally, I want to keep a balance, which is why today, I'm focusing more on films now. That's perhaps a medium that I've not done enough of or it's not come too much my way... I've been wanting to dance on screen. "I want to do that one big cinematic period drama, out-an-out all guns blazing, Sanjay Leela Bhansali film because a lot of my work has been rooted in reality. I want to experience Bollywood masala larger-than-life films... That is every actor's dream," she told PTI in an interview. It is an exciting time for her, said the 35-year-old, who is ready to get out of her comfort zone. "You have to take risks and fight for yourself for growth. It's not like things are laid down on a plate. I'm also working with people to build ideas to develop stories for myself. "Recently, I was on the jury of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. I met young writers, aspiring filmmakers, and wonderful actors and it made me realise that you have to take creative control and create the path for yourself." Shriya currently stars in the second season of "Taaza Khabar", in which she reprised her role of the sex worker Madhu, whom she described as a dignified and spunky woman. She credited the Disney+ Hotstar show, fronted by YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam, for letting her try her hand at comedy years after "Ekulti Ek". "Earlier comedians were stereotyped, but today, the definition of comedy has expanded. Maybe it's subtle, sometimes it's conversational. It may not be slapstick every single time, but I enjoy comedy. I want to do more genres like dark comedies, which are exciting." For Shriya, daughter of actor couple Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar, acting happened organically. While she was always confident both in front of the camera and on stage, it was only when she started training as a Kathak dancer that she felt closely connected to the performing art. She is also a professional swimmer. "I'm lucky that I didn't come into the industry just because my parents were there. I honed and trained myself, and that is something I value. I didn't take it for granted, it was an organic way of coming (into the industry)" Her journey has been different from other star kids, she added. "I was not on the cover of magazines before my work (came out). My journey has been such that my work has spoken for itself outside Maharashtra. "I realised after 'Mirzapur', there were a lot of people who didn't put two and two together that 'I'm Sachin and Supriya's daughter'. For me, that was the compliment that my work reached sooner than my identity," said Shriya, who started off making short films, and documentaries. The actor said family can't always be a safety blanket for the next generation. "You're going to have to fall or learn from your own thing. People will say whatever they want to, but we all know what individual journeys have been like. "Eventually at the end of one's career to sustain in showbiz is not easy, so the only way you're going to sustain yourself is if you create your own path. I've always believed that the best way to be different is to be yourself, and focus on your work." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 October,2024 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | PTILegendary singer Usha Uthup has collaborated with British singer-songwriter Apache Indian for the bonus track ‘London Dreams’ from the Assamese film ‘Sikaar’. The veteran singer said that the depth of Assamese culture and its emotional plane allowed her and Apache Indian to find a common ground. ‘Sikaar, directed by Debangkar Borgohain, debuted in cinemas on September 20. However, it wasn’t until recently that the bonus track was released. The fusion of Apache Indian’s reggae beats with Usha Uthup’s vocals and featuring Zubeen Garg is getting a lot of positive response from the Assamese audience. Talking about her collaboration with Apache Indian, Usha Uthup told IANS, “We come from different musical worlds, but Assamese culture is so wide and emotional that it helped us find common ground. Music has no boundaries, and with ‘London Dreams’, we were able to blend our styles while keeping the essence of Assam alive". For producer Sam Bhattacharjee, bringing Apache Indian,Usha Uthup, music composer Sameer Sen and singer-actor Zubeen Garg together was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He said, “Each artiste has such a distinct style, but we aimed to showcase the richness of Assamese culture by blending it with global sounds. The magic happened because all of them were able to bring their unique flair while connecting with the emotional depth of Assam”. When asked about how Indian music will fare on the international stage going forward, Sam told IANS, “We are seeing a cross-cultural exchange like never before. Indian music is expanding beyond borders, and the collaboration in ‘London Dreams’ is a proof of that. The world is listening to India, and the future is incredibly exciting”. Produced by Sam Bhattacharjee and Mitra Bhattacharya, ‘Sikaar’ continues to create a buzz as it has entered its third week of release. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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