Hindi Film Music - Interviews
Hindi Film Music - Interviews
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Jagjit Singh - an interview
In the beginning of our telephonic interview, Jagjit Singh seems like a brusque personality- he brushes off queries about his early life and career and tells me to talk about the present-day scenario. However as our conversation progresses, the ghaza... |
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O.P.Nayyar- an intimate Interview
The man was frank and forthright, giving two hoots to conventional celebrity wisdom of speaking the diplomatic lingo. He used language that the purists would certainly deem un-parliamentary.... |
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Pankaj Udhas
The famous ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas was enjoying a quiet getaway amidst his hectic global schedule at his friend's sprawling villa in Jumeirah, Dubai, where I met him for an interview. Suave, sophisticated and articulate, Pankaj was a pleasure to ... |
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Amjad Ali Khan - The Master Of Sarod
From whatever I have read, heard or seen about the man, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan comes through as a cool, classy and cultured personality. Recipient of many an award, inventor of many a new Raga and a sought-after performer at many an international music... |
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - Carrying On The Legacy
It is almost 11.30 p.m. when I reach Al Nojom Ballroom in Hotel Shangrila. There Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is just in the process of concluding the first session of his exclusive concert for Club Encore. For a while, I just stand admiring his booming bass... |
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Sairam - The Eighth Wonder
They say- ‘Seeing Is Believing’ but when I saw the musical performance of Sairam Iyer during the recently concluded concert- Nostalgia, I almost did not believe what I was seeing. Here was a young, handsome guy who started off with a mac... |
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L.Subramaniam
Analyzing the genius of Violin-maestro L. Subramaniam makes you wonder about the man’s amazing versatility. A trained M.B.B.S. doctor, a post-graduate in Western Classical music, a composer for films like Salam Bombay and a world- renowned vio... |
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Three Brothers And A Violin
Meeting Vishwanath Parsuram- one of the master-minds of the audio-book phenomenon- Karadi Tales and one of the celebrated musicians from the pop-group ‘Three brothers and a violin’, is a pleasant experience. This outwardly easy-going man... |
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Jaani Babu Qawwal- an interview
On phone, his 62 year- old voice sounds just like any other but give him a microphone and Jaani Babu is in his zone – the specialized zone of qawwalis. His energetic vocals then enthrall the audiences. With extremely popular qawwalis like Khal... |
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Sneha Pant- a new voice in Bollywood
She is young, good-looking and confident- and yes, she sings very well, too. Sneha Pant represents the new face of female playback singing in Bollywood. Her songs like On The Roof In The Rain and Sainya Dil Mein Aana Re have been lately ruling the ch... |
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Shreya Ghoshal- a talent beyond her years
When I first call her on the mobile, Shreya Ghoshal sounds like any other twenty- year old girl- a little hesitant, unsure of what to talk to a stranger. But as the conversation progresses and as she comes to realize my genuine admiration for her son... |
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Calling up Abida Parveen
Right in the middle of our telephonic interview, Abida Parveen – the uncrowned queen of Sufi music sweetly asks, "How do you think I am answering? Am I doing alright?" I am simply taken aback by her humility and mumble something about being ... |
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Hindi Film Music-Interviews
I take up the upcoming Ghulam Ali- concert in Dubai as an opportunity to chat with the maestro about his music. After persisting efforts I finally manage to get him on the phone and his heavy bass voice starts to explain his philosophy of music.... |
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Udit Narayan - an interview
In today’s times, where show- off has become more important than real talent and arrogance has become synonymous with any tiny achievement, meeting an artiste like Udit Narayan comes as a pleasant surprise. This uncrowned king of male playback... |
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Sonu Nigam- unplugged
That is the call I am waiting for since last four days. Since the day I have come to know that Sonu Nigam is coming to Dubai to perform live together with ‘Junoon’ for his show ‘Jaan yehi dosti hai’, I am after the organizer... |
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Shaan - Up Close Personal
“Shaan is in town. Would you like to interview him?â€- My editor calls me and I am up and ready in a moment. Shaan is one of my favourites amongst new artists. Braving the afternoon traffic, I reach Dubai from Sharjah and somehow manage to... |
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Hariharan - The Man & His Music
Sitting in Deira’s Dubai Sheraton Hotel’s lobby, I amusedly watch Hariharan handling his fame with aplomb. There he is- willingly obliging the hotel- staff eager to pose with him for photographs, animatedly discussing the program detail... |
