'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' Music Review: It's high on Punjabi flavour
by IANS
Music Directors: Sharib-Toshi



Singers: Rahul Seth, Sanchita Bhattacharya, Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Diljit Dosanjh, Sachinn Gupta, Dharmendra, and Suzzanne D'Mello

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10:00 AM, May 13, 2013

'Bolo na' had calibre for National award: Shankar Mahadevan
by IANS
The song 'Bolo na', which has been named for two National awards Monday, had the calibre to win such an honour, says Shankar Mahadevan, who has won the best playback singer (male) for the number. ...  
05:29 PM, Mar 18, 2013

'ABCD' Music Review: The album lacks viral tracks
by IANS
'ABCD-Any Body Can Dance' is said to be India's answer to globally successful dance dramas that have been capturing dance enthusiasts all over the world. What's interesting is that those international movies not only impressed with the quality of dance but also set the trend of dance music for the youth. So, with veteran choreographer Prabhudeva and musical duo Sachin-Jigar coming together, expectations run high with the soundtrack. ...  
10:08 AM, Feb 04, 2013

Jasraj Joshi wins 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012'
by IANS
Pune-based Jasraj Joshi Sunday won Zee TV's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012' at a grand finale here. He took home the trophy, a one-year contract with the channel and a bike. The 29-year-old defeated Ludhiana-based Shenaz Akhtar, Jaipur's Mohammad Aman, and Mumbai-based Vishwajeet Borwankar to win the title. ...  
10:11 AM, Jan 28, 2013

Let actors turn singers, says Shankar Mahadevan
by IANS
Mumbai: Shankar Mahadevan is all for actors entering the singing arena, but the singer-composer says they cannot change the music scene of the country. Actress Priyanka Chopra recently launched her international single 'In My City' and actor Ranbir Kapoor also sang a few lines in a promotional video for his film 'Barfi!'. But Mahadevan says media shouldn't base assumptions on 'one-off cases'. "Sometimes an actor or an actress sings a...  
05:56 PM, Sep 22, 2012

Telugu film 'Damarukam's' music is satisfying
by IANS
Devi Sri Prasad's 50th album is unique from his usual run-of-the-mill compositions, but not his best. As a fan of the composer, the listener will be satisfied, but as a music lover, one doubts if this album would live up to listeners' expectations. There are 10 songs in the album, sung by as many as 13 singers. The album has good mix of melody and folk numbers. Shankar Mahadevan leads...  
01:56 PM, Sep 14, 2012

Solo album magic wanes: Digital media may revive it
by IANS
New Delhi: Whatever happened to solo albums? There was a time when the likes of Shaan and Falguni Pathak made it big with 'Tanha Dil', and 'Yaad Piya Ki'. Nowadays, TV and radio channels don't support such endeavours, musicians say, but feel that digital media offers some hope. After facing a rough patch, the music industry is looking upwards. According to industry lobby FICCI, the Indian music industry generated Rs...  
03:15 PM, Aug 07, 2012

21 artists come together for new 'Vande Mataram'
by IANS
New Delhi: As many as 21 top-notch music artists, including singers Sonu Niigaam, Shankar Mahadevan and Sunidhi Chauhan and musicians like Amaan Ali and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, have lent their voice and hand for a new rendition of India's national song 'Vande mataram'. The contemporary version of 'Vande Mataram', released by Veecon Music and Entertainment, is composed by renowned percussionist Bickram Ghosh. "My version of 'Vande Mataram' is introspective...  
01:07 PM, Jan 25, 2012

Aurangabad: Singing for a world record New Delhi: An attempt is being made to create a new world record in Aurangabad where an event has been organised to break the Guinness world record of most people singing the national anthem at the same place. The event started with a performance by noted singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan at 8 am and actual program of singing the national Anthem to break the Guinness world record began at...  
09:50 AM, Jan 25, 2012

Music Review: Composers fail to rock Aarakshan
by IANS
Music Directors: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonca Lyricist: Prasoon Joshi Singers: Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Pt.Channulal Mishra, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Raman Mahadevan, Tarun Sagar, Gaurav Gupta, Rehan, Shankar Mahadevan; Music director trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is famous for their foot-tapping fast numbers and heartwarming slow songs, but with Aarakshan the talented composers failed to churn out another blockbuster album. Only one song in the film stands out and offers something worth...  
11:34 AM, Jul 17, 2011

Coke Studio premiers in India

Coke Studio India Premiered on Monday night with live performances from singers like Kailash kher, Shankar Mahadevan and Richa Sharma. ...
05:06 PM, Jun 15, 2011

Jam, jugalbandi as Coke Studio comes to India New Delhi: Coke Studio, the popular musical concept that brings under one banner styles and genres from different parts of the country, is all set to rock India after conquering Pakistani music lovers over three colourful seasons. The sets are ready. The studio is complete. For the Indian music fans, it's an agonising wait until June 17, 7 pm when Coke Studio debuts in India. The much acclaimed musical show...  
02:51 PM, Jun 08, 2011

Coke Studio debuts in India

Coke Studio is where some of the most acclaimed singers meet hidden, independent talent to produce a series of jam sessions of a kind. ...
02:50 PM, May 24, 2011

Shankar Mahadevan launches online music academy
by IANS
New Delhi: Composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan has launched an online music academy to bring Indians living in the US a step closer to their roots by imparting structured education in Indian classical music. It is called Shankar Mahadevan Academy. "I have always had it in my mind to do something in music education because after having learned so much, I had to give it back sometime. So now is the time!,"...  
05:33 PM, Feb 10, 2011

55th National Awards
by IANS
Prasoon Joshi bags award for best lyrics for Maa, Mahadevan for singing. ...  
03:17 PM, Sep 07, 2009