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Jalandhar's Madhusudan all set to rise in music world
28 Jan, 2008
Jalandhar, Jan.28 (ANI): They say music is not learnt, it comes from within. Perhaps, the belief holds true for Madhusudan of Jalandhar, who recently won the talent hunt show and earned the title "Voice of Punjab".
A Bachelor of Performance Arts in Jalandhar, Madhusudan has been a child-prodigy who hopes to carry on with his family legacy.
Madhusudan believes the title would add a new dimension to his singing career besides being a big motivation. He always aspired to be a playback singer.
Madhusudan says: "If we study the latest trends in the film industry, Punjabi music is at its helm. Punjabi music is used the maximum. The advantages of being a musician are that it earns oneself a big name and fame. Since childhood, I aspired to make a career in singing. Today, my dream has come true."
For Madhusudan, the fascination for singing is something that he derived from within his family. His father Krishan Lal has given many performances on radio and television for decades.
The father inculcated deep love for music among his children--four daughters and son. But only Madhusudan has shown promise to rise in the music world.
Krishan Lal, Madhusudan's father, said: "Classical music provides an inner satisfaction. But today almost everyone prefers pop. Madhusudan also wants to take up the latest music and we do permit him to go ahead. But we still advice him to maintain the classical base."
During occasional family get togethers, a sort of competition is usually organised to keep the family's legacy alive.
Madhusudan's sister said: "We always had a music environment in our family, as my father used to practice at dawn. We also used to join him. I learned playing the harmonium from my elder sister and today, teach music in a school."
The recent success at talent hunt show has strengthened Madhusudan's family's belief that a 'Sun' has risen and is all set to shimmer in the days to come. (ANI)
--MP Labels: Music
Bollywood singer Hema Sardesai's musical opposition to SEZs in Goa
23 Nov, 2007
Panaji, Nov 23 (ANI): Bollywood singer Hema Sardesai is the latest to join the bandwagon protesting against the government's land acquisition projects, as she sat on a day's hunger strike on Friday to oppose 18 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) to be created in Goa.
The Bollywood singer in her melodious voice sang songs, assailing the government's SEZ projects.
She enumerated the ills of SEZ and demanded that they should be immediately scrapped all over the state.
"I am with this movement of SEZ, to oppose SEZ in Goa. There is no barren land and no infrastructure in Goa. There is shortage of water and electricity supply in Goa. All the building and the development that is going to happen, will bring in more people, which SEZ will be requiring more employment of people from
outside. What about the Goan people then," said Hema.
The movement spearheaded under the banner 'Goa Movement Against SEZ's', saw members from political fraternity, NGO's and the church joining in to lend a common voice against SEZ projects.
The aim of the protest with hunger strike is to draw the attention of the media, government and common masses to the ill effects of SEZ and complete revocation of the all the proposed 18 SEZ projects in the state.
The Congress-led coalition had embarked on an ambitious plan to revitalize industry through setting up of SEZ projects in its quest for ten per cent annual economic growth.
The country's SEZ policies have come under fire of late, with regular protests this year across the country over acquisition of farmland for industry.
The protesters insist that the policy would not create the number of jobs its supporters envisage. (ANI)
--MP Labels: Music
Shilpa Shetty's musical cancelled again
13 Nov, 2007
Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's musical Miss Bollywood has been cancelled yet again, after being severely panned by critics.
However, the reason being given for the sudden termination is the actress' ill health.
The 32-year-old actress was forced to open her musical in Germany after she failed to receive any financial backing from London's West End.
Her musical suffered a series of obstacles since its premiere, including harsh critical reviews, costume malfunctions and poor ticket sales.
The Celebrity Big Brother winner was due to perform in Cardiff on Nov 9 but didn't turn up after succumbing to an unknown illness.
"Shilpa has been ill all week and it on a course of antibiotics. She needs to take a rest," Contactmusic quoted her tour organizer, Farhath Hussain, as saying. (ANI) --MP Labels: Music, Shilpa-Shetty
Punjabi singer Charanjit Vicky adding a new name in music world
11 Nov, 2007
Ludhiana, Nov 11 (ANI): Though he is new for many music lovers in India, Punjabi folk singer Charanjit Vicky has arrived with a bang here in his native Punjab. Already a popular name in Canada's music circuit, the Punjabi youngster boasts of a huge fan-following in Canada where he arrived and settled just a few years ago. Charanjit is passionate about popularising the culture of Punjab and influencing all age groups with his Punjabi roots. He is excited about his latest music album `Akh Rakh Lai Tere Te' which is also his debut album in India.
Charanjit said that he was motivated by one of his friends for the music industry. "One of my village friends, who himself was a lyricist, encouraged me into song-writing and I started doing just that." It took a year's hard work to complete this album.Born and brought up in an ordinary family in village Malpur of Hoshiarpur district, Charanjit shifted to Canada about four years ago to make a career in singing. Like any newcomer dreaming to make a mark in life, Charanjit also had his struggling phase of life. He approached many accomplished individuals for a break only to get frustrating replies. But he refused to quit. And, the rest is history.
Charanjit says, "I met a few of singers to present my lyrics, but was ignored. Since then I have never gone to any artist. I continued writing and was determined to sing those lyrics myself. Hence, I turned to singing and started practicing." Having born and brought in Punjab, it helps Charanjit to script folk songs in Punjabi language. He says: "There is a tremendous competition in singing. But I am trying my best to work for the promotion of the Punjabi language to sing good songs and make good videos. My sincere efforts would be to sing pure Punjabi folk that a family can listen together."
Launched by the popular lyricist Shamsher Sandhu of Punjab, Charanjit with his recently released music video album is looking forward to a bright career in singing in India. Charanjit, as a smart youngster, is presently keeping an eye on the latest trends in the industry and the rhythm of the young-at-heart around the world. (ANI) -AJ
Labels: Music
Interview: Singer Anwar Hussain
5 Nov, 2007
Album "Tohfa" has all romantic songs in it- Anwar Hussain
"Humse Ka Bhool Hui", Teri Ankhon Ki Chahat Mein", "Mohabat Ab Tijarat Ban Gayi Hai" "Haton Ki Chand Lakeeron Ka" these are the songs which are old but, they are still very sweet to listen even today same as wine. One can not forget these songs, and also the melodious voice in which these songs were recorded, yes, that is Anwar Hussain. He was in capital to promote his new album "Tohfa". We had an interesting conversation with him regarding his long exile from Industry and much more………….
First of all we would like to know about your new album?
Well, "Tohfa"is a compilation of 8 songs in which "Hum Se Ka Bhool Hui" , "Teri Akhon Ki Chahat"from the film 'Janta Adalat'and "Mohabat Ab Tijarat Ban Gai Hai"from the film 'Arpan' are remixed by Sidharth, other songs in this album " Tohfa" are original and written by Katil Shifai and music composition is done by music director Musafir.
"Humse Ka Bhool Hui" and, "Mohabat Ab Tijarat Ban Gayi Hai" songs are already very much popular among listeners, is there any particular reason to remixing them?
As every one knows the remixed songs are really becoming popular among the youngsters, and I believe that we should update our self according to the trend and that's the reason.
What is the reason behind your sudden exile from the industry, that too when you were at the peak of your career?
I was busy with my stage shows, there are huge audiences internationally who really appreciate Bollywood music. I was giving stage performance in America and Holand, and received tremendous response.
What made you to think about an album?
When you sing for a movie, you have to sing according to the music director and some times according to the producer. When it comes to private album you will have a liberty to sing as you feel. Even I wanted to do the same, couple of days back I happened to read Katil Shifai's poetry and I liked it and in this way album "Tohfa".is in front of you.
Tell us about your album vedio's?
We made videos of all the 8 tracks. These days' audiences and listeners are very keen to watch the songs rather than listening. Nowadays, making videos has become mandatory.
Which song of "Tohfa" you like more?
As we worked very hard for every song, I like all the songs in this album, and I am sure that we will get good response from listeners also.
When can we hear you again in movies?
Currently I am free after the album "Tohfa", yet to think about singing for movies. Labels: Interviews, Music
‘Screen Legends’ song compilation: Dev Anand
22 Oct, 2007
The 'Screen Legends' song compilation series begins with Dev Anand
Shemaroo Entertainment starts a new premium song compilation series called 'Screen Legends' with Dev Anand. Both the VCD and DVD formats of this title are specially created to celebrate Dev Anand's 84th birthday. This title has a 6 VCD pack and 2 DVD volumes with 2 Discs each.
The VCD pack aptly titled Dev Anand – Forever Young, features songs from the entire gamut of Dev's movies – from the black and white era to colour – right from 'Nau Do Gyarah' and 'Teen Devian' to 'Guide' and 'Des Pardes' among others.
The DVD volume 1 consisting of 50 Dev solos, is called Dev Anand - 'The Evergreen Legend of Indian Cinema'; volume 2 consists of 50 passionate duets called Dev Anand - 'The Eternal Romantic Star'. Surely a treat watching the legend, romancing beauties of the silver screen, right from Madhubala, Nutan and Waheeda to Hema Malini, Zeenat and Tina.
Certainly a very invigorating, youthful and melodious experience watching the musical journey of the Evergreen Legend!
SCREEN LEGENDS - 'Dev Anand' DVD and VCD packs are economically priced at Rs. 299/- each.
Labels: Dev-Anand, Music
Hrishikesh Mukherjee's films & Mukesh Song Compilations
Shemaroo Entertainment has released director Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Song Compilation DVD & VCD Packs. Shemaroo has also released singer Mukesh's Ultimate Unremix, 2 DVD Pack on the same day, which is Mukesh's 31st death anniversary.
Hrishikesh Mukherjee, as a director, had an ear for music and the songs in his films have always been popular. Being an editor/ director, Hrishikesh Mukherjee carved a niche for himself in the industry with his simple story films which always touched both the classes and masses. His movies had an awesome sense of humour. His serious films too like 'Anand' and 'Mili' had light moments. There is no doubt that, Hrishikesh Mukherjee won the heart of his audiences with his taste of music and comedy, which was evident in all films directed by him.
'Shraddhanjali Hrishikesh Mukherjee' – Vol 1 & 2 VCD Packs and 'Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai . . . Hrishekesh Mukherjee' DVD Pack, feature songs from his films like 'Anari', 'Asli Naqli' to the classical 'Anuradha' and 'Anupama'. These packs also feature refreshing songs from 'Anand', 'Chupke Chupke', 'Buddha Mil Gaya' to 'Khubsoorat' and 'Kisi Se Na Kehna'. All Hrishida fans ought to have these song compilations in their music collection.
The songs for Hrishikesh Mukherjee's first commercial success 'Anari', is incidentally sung by Mukesh. Mukesh who won the heart of his audiences with his voice, was often known as the voice of Raj Kapoor. Shemaroo's popular series 'Ultimate Unremix' a 2 DVD Pack of Mukesh, presents 50 of his original songs. This pack showcases lot of songs sung by Mukesh for Raj Kapoor in films like 'Awara', 'Shree 420', 'Anari', 'Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai', 'Chhalia', 'Sangam' and 'Mera Naam Joker' among others. The pack also includes songs sung by Mukesh for other heroes like Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, Manoj Kumar and Pradeep Kumar among others.
'Shraddhanjali Hrishikesh Mukherjee' – Vol 1 & 2 are priced economically at Rs. 45/ - MRP and 'Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai . . . Hrishekesh Mukherjee' DVD Pack is economically priced at Rs. 99/- MRP.
Mukesh Ultimate Unremix 2 DVD Pack is also economically priced at Rs. 299/- MRP.
Labels: Music
Dilbagh Singh, with his album 'Oh Tina'
'Dilbagh' exemplifying the freshness of his kind for the first time in India with his debut album- 'Oh Tina'
Punjabi music has achieved a predominant position in the field of Indian music. Simple wordings and high energy level of contemporary Punjabi music have made it popular among the current generation. Punjabi songs are so versatile and vibrant that it appeals to any man even who does not understand the language. Punjabi people believe in living life to the fullest and this philosophy of their life is reflected through their songs. Many Punjabi singers have gained popularity and prominence in the national and international level. One more singer is on his way towards this popularity and prominence, and he is nun other than the upcoming Punjabi Singer Dilbagh.
Already one must have heard this song 'Oh Tina' on any of a music channel, as this song is rocking on all music channels. Album 'Oh Tina' is released by Revolutionary Forever Audio comprising 8 original tracks out of 9 tracks. Album starts with the title track 'Oh Tina' composed by Aditya and written by Mika & Dilbagh, continues with ' Geda' which is in techno style, and then comes 'Channa' composed by Sachin Gupta (Doorie Fame), ' Melley Mitran De', 'Nach De Panjabi', 'Nachna Kamaal' , ' Unglan Te Gabru', 'Sat Samundar Par' lastly 'Oh Tina'(Desi Mix). Each song of this album is quite different from each other since the music is given by different music directors. 1 st, 2nd, 4th, 5th songs were composed by Aditya, 6th & 9th songs were composed by Mandeep Singh, 7th song by Mika Singh and 3rd and 8 th by Sachin Gupta and Jeetu Ji respectively.
Dilbagh Singh, as a performer, musician, and song writer continuously reinvents himself and his art. He started his singing in school level zonal competitions at the age of 15. His early influences on music were by his sister Paramjeet Kaur, who taught him the Ragas and Shabdas from the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Later he recognized as captain of school music group. After learning traditional classical music from Guru Rajinder Singh he started performing for Corporate, Govt. Institutions, College Festivals etc. As a special feature Dilbagh is one artist who conducted more than 350 shows with out having any private album to his credit. Then he sang rap for song 'Ganpath' in the film Shoot Out At Lokhandwala' and this was his first recording.
Song 'Oh Tina' choreographed by Fatima is a description of five different girls and their qualities. The song is so catchy and crisp that it creates that first time recall and creating more just the sensation. The popularity of Punjabi pop today traverses far across the borders, to countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Korea, China, Egypt and Arab not to talk about its already huge following in the U.S and the United Kingdom. Almost a decade ago, Daler, along with Malkit Singh, pioneered the concept of Punjabi Pop music in India.
Dilbagh love to hear Mohd. Rafi, Kishore Da, Jagjeet Singh. Apart from these ace singers he is very much inspired by Nusrat Fathe Ali Khan. He can sing in languages like Hindi, Punjabi, English, Rajasthani, Haryanvi and Bhojpuri etc. Dilbagh's USP is his originality. Revolution Forever Marketing Pvt. Ltd. recognized his talent at an eve of their yearly celebrations of the company, where he performed non stop for three and a half hours. Labels: Music
Sandeep Batraa with his Debut Album 'Kaarri Kajrarei'
Recently Sandeep Batra was in Delhi for the promotion of his new
album 'Kaarri Kajrarei'. A rising star on the horizon of Music
Industry, Sandeep Batra enthralled the music lovers when he stepped on
the stage to sing at the tender age of six. He is a software engineer
from Delhi University. He has performed over 200 shows both in India
and abroad which includes corporate clients like ESSAR, ITC Hotels,
Grasim, Liberty, Ansals to name a few where he has shared the stage
with many stalwarts of Indian Music industry like Shann, Sunidhi
Chauhan, Anu Malik, Himesh Reshamiya, Hariharan, Adnan Sami, Alisha
Chinai.During the early stages of his career he has won many National level
competitions both on screen and off screen including All India Radio's
Best Ghazal Singers for 2004 and was adjudged the Best Singer in 2005
by A.R.Rahman and Khayyam Sahib at a Nation wide Talent hunt. He
became a familiar face in the Indian music industry with a huge fan
following after he made it to the TOPS of FAME GURUKUL where judges
like Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Akhtar and KK highly commended his
performance and have shown faith in his singing abilities as the
future of Indian Music Industry. He is blessed with a golden voice, he is equally proficient in various
style of singing, be it film, pop, ghazal, devotional or classical
music. And to add to this, he is a super powerful performer on stage
where his youthfulness and enthusiasm captivates audience of all age
groups and bring everything to life. He is a seasoned playback voice
behind many remixes, serials and jingles. He has also sung in a soon
to be released Sohail Khan's movie "Raakh". And now he has emerged on
the Music scene in a big way with his hit debut album " Kaarri
Kajrarei" which has received overwhelming response from audience and
industry alike. He is trained in Hindustani classical music under the guidance of
Pandit Baldev Raj Verma. His favorite singers are Sonu Nigam, Rafi Ji,
and Manna Da. He always tries to sing as good as these singers. Even
A.R.Rehman also appreciates him and he has told him that one day they
will work together. He wants to sing all those songs that can touch
his heart directly. Labels: Music
Singer Abhijeet Sawant
Abhijeet Sawant is back with his ' Junoon' to capture the hearts of his fans.
Abhijeet is back with his new style, look and music that have left his fans asking for more already!!! A new style and a different voice. But the same adorable smile which has ruled million hearts. The first Indian Idol- Abhijeet Sawant is back with a brand new album 2 years after the record breaking " Aapke Abhijeet Sawant". One of the most anticipated Indipop album and artist of this year has released his brand new album. For all his fans waiting for this, it is definitely worth the wait – and how….
Recently Abhijeet Sawant was in Delhi for the promotion of his new album "Junoon". The songs from his new album are zealous, urban and youthful. " Junoon" spiels a synthesis of Sufi rock and contemporary music in every song and showcases Abhijeet impressive capabilities as a celebrated artist like never before.
Abhijeet Sawant first made history by winning the hearts of millions, as the first Indian Idol in 2005. Today he re writes history once again with his astounding album that has captivated his fans all across the world. " Junoon" truly showcases soulful music that boasts of 10 extraordinary tracks. Most of the music has been composed by the talented debutant Amit Trivedi along with Mithoon (of Tere Bin and Maula Fame), Bindu (Tanha) and Jatin Sharma (Mahi Mahi). Moreover, the album also contains an extraordinary remix by DJ Akbar Sami.
Abhijeet Sawant's "Junoon" is about passion against odds. It not only evokes powerful emotions but also captures the heart of every music lover alike.
Abhijeet said "Junoon" contains emotions and music that I believe every individual will relate to. " Junoon" mirrors the passion that I have within myself. It describes the passion that derives all of us sometimes to lift ourselves from the dust. And that is what " Junoon" is. It is an inspiration to every individual to raise themselves towards their goals.
Abhijeet first album "Aapka Abhijeet Sawant" was one of the best selling Indipop albums of the year 2005. The song Mohabbatein Lutaaunga was stupendous success, a song which became synonymous with Abhijeet. However, his new album 'Junoon' brings out the far more mature artist in Abhijeet. Junoon is surely going to be everyone's favorite for a long time to come. Cost of the CD is just Rs.175/-. Labels: Music
Kailash Kher's 'Kailasa Jhoomo Re'
Recently Kailash Kher was in Delhi for the promotion of his new album
" Kailasa- Jhoomo Re". Meaning of Kailasa is love and passion infects
Kailasa; a band formed by Kailash Kher, Paresh Kamath and Naresh
Kamath has performed at Gigs in India and abroad. Kailash and his team
is together belt out a brilliant synthesis of Sufi, folk and
contemporary music. The band was the musical dynamite of Femina Miss
India 2004, the Radio Mirchi Kaan awards 2004, and Sarhadon ki
jugalbandi (a concert on the Indo-Pak theme). Kailasa touched a high
by performing with A.R.Rahman at 'I Believe', a show conceived by the
Hon. President of India, Mr. A. P. J. Kalaam. Their most recent
performance was Sajda, a concert shown live on television in
September 2004.Their first album, Kailasa, which was released in 2006 was an enormous
success with some of the most popular songs of last year like ' Teri
Deewani' and 'Tauba Tauba' featuring in it. With 'Kilasa Jhoomo Re',
Kailash Kher is going much beyond his Sufi image; he has gone a step
further to provide more such vibrant and energetic tracks in the album
that are sure to get the entire nation ecstatic. He has further added
a few vintage Kailash Kher soulful numbers that will certainly
resonate on the romantic ear. The album contains folk music with urban
and contemporary sound that adds freshness and a vibrant appeal every
song. 'Kailasa Jhoomo Re' contains 9 songs that convey different
emotions, sounds and melodies that will enthrall music listeners with
a lasting impression. A young talented artist Kailash Kher along with
Kailasa is all set to capture the Indian audiences with his
sensational tunes in his second album- 'Kailasa Jhoomo Re'. 'Kailasa Jhoomo Re' contains emotions and sounds that every music
lover will relate to and enjoy. We have mixed folk music with the
contemporary energetic tunes of today. It is definitely an album that
music enthusiasts across different age groups will enjoy. 'Kailasa
Jhoomo Re' has something for everyone says Kailash Kher. In the past Kailash Kher has sung for over 200 commercials. He has
sung for movies like Dev, The Rising, Kisna and Swadesh, Fanaa and
Salaam-e-ishq. He has numerous popular film and non-film tracks like
'Allah Ke Bande', 'Dhol Waja Da', 'Teri Deewani' and 'Tauba Tauba'
making him one of the biggest pop stars of last year. Kailash Kher has done over 300 jingles. He has Electrifying live
performances that leave the crowds asking for more. He has done screen
and stardust awards. He has echoes of the spirit-lifting Allah Ke
Bande in every nook and corner of the nation. Kailash Kher's gifted
voice is a boon to the Indian and music scene. Kailash Kher's audience
ranges from teenagers to people in their 40's and more. Labels: Music
Arpita Mukherjee - Music Sensation with her debut album “Yeh Chand”
21 Oct, 2007
Arpita Mekherjee- all set to spread the fragrance of music with her debut album "Yeh Chand "
Hot chic from an Indian talent show 'Fame Gurukul', Arpita Mukherjee has bloomed as an another flower in the world of music and all set to spread the fragrance among music lovers. Arpita is an Economic (honors) graduate & 'Sangeet Siromani' from Faculty of Music, Delhi University. She was in Delhi at Hotel Le Meridian recently to promote her debut album " Yeh Chand". She says, this album is all about the soft romantic feelings of a young girl who is in love, but she is not aware of those feelings and asks the nature, that what happened to her & about those feelings. The nature replies that she has fallen in love. Then she realizes that she is in love. In the video of this album Arpita shared the screen with Kuldeep Rohil.
This album has been tuned by the renowned singer Sukhwinder Singh and lyrics by Shakeel Azmi and launched by Crescendo Promotions & Management. Arpita Mukherjee has made her debut as a singer in bollywood with Tanuja Chandra's film 'Film Star' and then she sang the title track of 'Kuch Meetha Ho Jai' for Himesh Reshamiya. And her forth coming two songs can be heard in the month of September in Ashok Nand's up coming release 'Riwaaz', Among these two songs one is the title song of the movie and another is a romantic number.
When she quizzed about her entry in Bollywood as actress she said, I will keep my options open and I would like to explore my other talents also. But my main focus will be always on singing.
Arpita is a trained artist in various forms of music viz Classical, Light Classical, Folk, Ghazal & Thumri etc. She very much admires Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle and Geeta Dutt. A specific dimension to her personality is her interactive ability with any type of audiences in National and International festivals and annual events. This is facilitated by her interviews as anchor Women for Doordarshan TV (Subha Savere) as an emerging artist of India. Women Hour, Zee TV, ETV, Total TV etc. She has Anchored popular programs 'Meri Baat' – Doordarshan , TVM- Sauna Belt etc. and has been part of "Celebrity Shows" of Star Plus and Doordarshan Antakshari Shows.
Arpita's major successful platforms and public notice has been the successful winning performances as the "Golden Voice" award for "TVS Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" of Zee TV musical show and subsequently as a finalist of "Fame Gurukul" organized by Sony TV. Arpita gave her first stage performance at the very tender age of 5 at a public function organized on behalf of Janmashtami.
Labels: Music
Ace Singer Harihara's "Waqt Par Bolna"
'Waqt Par Bolna' a unique genre of 'Urdu Blues', a terminology coined by Hariharan himself
Hariharan, India's musical genius is back again with his new soulful album 'Waqt Par Bolna'. His rich, deep voice has created songs that are hummed across the world by countless fans. For all his fans waiting for this, the album is a listener's delight.
Hariharan was in Delhi for the promotion of his new album 'Waqt Par Bolna'. His new album spiels a synthesis of rhythm & blues fused with Indian gayaki in contemporary style. It showcases Hariharan's forever brilliant capability as a distinguished artist.
Hariharan's 'Waqt Par Bolna' is a collection of 10 songs which are unique in style and fall under the genre of "Urdu Blues", a terminology coined by Hariharan himself in the year 2000 through his immensely successful album Kaash. Waqt Par Bolna is a confluence of diverse cultures and innovative sounds as it captures the sound of musicians from New Orleans, Toronto, London, California and India. The album is a skillful blend of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues amalgamated with Indian classical music in modernistic fashion.
"Waqt Par Bolna' contains emotions, harmony and music that I believe every individual will cherish. The album has been created by musicians from various backgrounds. It is creative, different and a mix of east and west." says Hariharan.
When he asked about the reality shows, he says, the artists who are performing in these show are on the way to their goals, and they have to be trained properly before taking the singing as profession and have to create their own style, but unfortunately they are imitating other singers and this is like living with our own body with some one else's soul. That is the reason why they won't exist for long time. First an artist should make his own identity.
Shridhar Subramaniam, Managing Director, SONY BMG India, added "It has been our privilege to be associated with Hariharan and his brand new album – 'Waqt Par Bolna' . He is undoubtedly one of the most respected and versatile artists in the music fraternity today. With his new album he has created music that is awe-inspiring and spellbinding. We are sure it will leave his countless fans asking for more."
Hariharan has not only trained in Carnatic Music but also in Hindustani Music.Deeply passionate about Ghazals, he trained under Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan and has perfected his Urdu diction to such standards that even his audiences in Lucknow, the heartland of the language, have been wowed over. This Padma Shri awardee surely promises the creative genius within him with the new album Waqt Par Bolna.
With his new and creative album, Hariharan has definitely gone beyond the listener's imagination. Labels: Music
Singer Akriti Kakar
'I won't feel shy to say that the faces of reality shows are more
popular than me'- Akriti Kakar.
'Naam Gum Jayega, Chehra Ye Badal Jayega, Meri Awaz Hi Pehchan Hai'
this line absolutely matches to her because, she is a person who would
prefer to be recognized by her work and she believes that this is a
compliment in itself for any artist. She lent her voice to songs in
movies like 'Kuch Meetha Hojai', 'Chup Chupke', and 'Namaste London',
'Shakalaka Boom Boom', Good Boy Bad Boy etc. and has movies like
Mummy, Welcome, Harry Puttar and other international projects in her
hand. One should have recalled her name from their subconscious mind
with these movie names. Yes, absolutely she is Akriti Kakar. She was
recently in capital; we took the opportunity to bring some thing
about her recent releases. Here is an abstract of our conversation
with her……….
Congrats Akriti, 4 films released at a stretch with your songs in it? Yes, with the grace of God every thing fell in place, and this is a
great pleasure for me.
Which song you like the most in these recent releases?
With a grin, here I need to answer politically. Well, the title song
of 'Jonny Gaddar' is been special for me, which I sung for Shankar,
Ehsaan & Loy. Thought I have been with them on stage since one and a
half year, It was a great feeling to be with them in studio
recording, I am very much thankful to them as they chose me for this
unusual and un conventional song. I never sung this type of song
before.
You have got attracted towards music at a tender age? Can you tell us
some thing about this?
It was my mother who inspired me & she is my first Guru. I started my
musical journey from my home only after that I went to Shri Vyomakesh
Banerjee for further training in music.
One can hardly see you in lime light, is there any strong reason
behind this? Don't you think visibility is very important for
popularity?
Well, visibility makes lot of difference, through visibility you will
be more recognition, more work, and popularity. I won't be shy to say
that the faces of reality shows are more popular than me. Earlier I
did couple of musical shows on ETC Punjabi channel, I used to spend
lot of time there hence hardly I used to get time for my Riyaaz, and
I can't compromise as far as my Riyaaz is concerned. That is the
reason why I stopped doing it. One can hardly see me in any Page3 or
any other Party, because I want to give my entire time to singing so
that I could give my 100% to those songs which comes to me.
Are you planning for acting in movies?
Replied with a smile… No, I am concentrating on my singing only and I
want to establish my self as good singer. I would like to perform
only in my album videos. But generally I get offers for acting.
What do you think about piracy and what steps should be taken to
eradicate piracy?
Piracy has become a very big predicament for music industry, Recently
Adlabs and Big Music has come up with a nice concept of releasing a
CD of single song, generally people would not like to spend Rs.200/-
or 175/- for a single song that is the reason why they will download
the song or they will go for pirated CDs. I think this a good step
towards the eradication of piracy.
What are your future planes? Singing, singing, singing and singing.
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