Bollywood Musicians Bare Claws

By Param, on February 22nd, 2011%

Is there something off in the Bollywood music industry? Consider this:

Shaan on Twitter about Rahat getting off easy – Rahatbhai found rahat pretty easily with DRI and FERA. A Fine and he’s fine to carry on. Wonder if we were in Another Country in similar situation, would it be as easy ??!! My . . . → Read More: Bollywood Musicians Bare Claws

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The Importance Of Cover Songs

By Param, on November 29th, 2010%

In an interview with Rajeev Masand, Asha Bhonsle rips apart Sunidhi Chauhan’s rendition of ‘Duniya Mein’ in a song called ‘Parda’ in ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbai’. And she does it with a beatific smile lighting up her face. She’s a spirited old lady alright and I admire her verve and energy.

However . . . → Read More: The Importance Of Cover Songs

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Why India Survives

By Param, on November 27th, 2010%

Two incidents in my apartment complex resulted in a lot of debate related to religion and language in India:

1.     Religion – It was discovered that two maidservants who identified themselves with Hindu names were actually Muslims. The residents’ association banned these individuals from the complex since their integrity was now in question. Debate:

Did . . . → Read More: Why India Survives

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5 suggestions to recognize film music’s “extras”

By Param, on November 19th, 2010%

Ever wondered who played the violin in Yeh Ab Aap Sochiye (Mere Sanam); the sitar in Deewana Hua Baadal (Kashmir Ki Kali); the harmonica in Ye Dosti (Sholay); the accordion in Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (Sangam); the guitar in Ilaya Nila (Payanangal Mudivadhillai); or even who whistled in Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke . . . → Read More: 5 suggestions to recognize film music’s “extras”

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Is Bollywood Overdose killing Indian music?

By Param, on November 12th, 2010%

I love Bollywood music. It forms about 35% of my music collection, only because I follow four languages, like a number of genres and most importantly – I research and buy music I like and I buy a lot of it. Most Indians find it easy to just succumb to Bollywood Overdose (BO). Although . . . → Read More: Is Bollywood Overdose killing Indian music?

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Bollywood or MumFI?

By Param, on November 10th, 2010%

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted this last night – “T180 – FI : Film Industry, InFI : Indian Film Industry … a much recommended and apt name than the other plagiarized often used euphemism !”.

I respect Mr Bachchan and am struck by his deep love for Bollywood. This is not the first time he has . . . → Read More: Bollywood or MumFI?

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