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MUMBAI: The iconic veteran singer Asha Bhosle and the maestro of melody, Sonu Nigam, are uniting for their first and final live performance at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 29, 2024. This extraordinary live concert will bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, celebrating decades of timeless music and unforgettable memories. A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration for UAE music enthusiasts, the event promises an unforgettable night. Organized by Asia's leading live entertainment company PME Entertainment and presented by BNW Developments & Burj Mayfair Real Estate this high-profile international concert is set to captivate the Indian diaspora and Bollywood music lovers in the UAE. The living legend Asha Bhosle, renowned for her timeless and classic songs that have become an integral part of cult films and the Indian film industry, is set to make a rare appearance in Dubai. Alongside her is the melody king, Sonu Nigam, who has reigned Bollywood music for three decades, together they will mesmerize millions of fans worldwide with their unforgettable hits. Audiences can look forward to nostalgic and powerful renditions of some of their most iconic numbers, including Le Gayi, Radha Kaise Na Jale, Kajra Mohabbat Wala, Bole Chudiya, No Entry, and many more. Adding to the star-studded concert, the incredibly talented Zanai Bhosle, the next generation of the Bhosle legacy, will add a youthful and vibrant energy to the evening. When asked about the live concert, the legendary Asha ji, whose contributions to Indian cinema and music have made waves, shared, "Sharing the stage with Sonu will be a wonderful experience and will create new memories in Dubai, likely for the first and last time. We hope to leave a lasting legacy for our audiences in the UAE. Coming from a world-class musical family, singing came naturally to me as music was so deeply ingrained in our lives. Now, I'm at a stage where I want the next generation to carry forward this art and continue entertaining audiences. Music flows through my veins, and performing on stage gives my life purpose. I hope we can bring that warmth and euphoria to the UAE audience through our performance." Speaking about collaborating with Asha ji, the renowned and versatile singer Sonu Nigam shared, "It is truly an honor to perform alongside a legend like Asha ji, who has changed the music culture of our country. I am not just excited to share the stage with her -- I am thrilled to witness the magic we'll create for the UAE audience. This performance will be nothing short of extraordinary for me. The idea behind this concert is to create new memories while celebrating the Old ones. The UAE has always been incredible, showering me with love every time I've performed here. I promise this evening will be an unforgettable experience, one of the most memorable nights of your life." The New Year is a time when everyone comes together to celebrate the holiday season with an array of live performances, and this year, saying goodbye to 2024 promises to be unforgettable. The tickets for the concert are available at Coca-cola-arena and PlatinumList. This concert is to celebrate brilliant music and make new memories and will definitely be a great way to connect with music lovers across the world.
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, on Monday conveyed his wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival of lights has been part of his journey in India from the very start. The UAE envoy also shared visuals from the embassy's celebrations. In a post on X, he said, "Diwali has been part of my journey in India from the very start, and as I celebrate my fourth one here, its warmth feels more special than ever. Wishing everyone happiness and prosperity." https://x.com/aj_alshaali/status/1980127711034290504 Prime Minist ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Rekha's cult film 'Umrao Jaan' is all set to enchant the audience once again on June 27. Director Muzaffar Ali and Rekha hosted a special re-release screening of the film today in Mumbai. The event was graced by AR Rahman, Tabu, Anil Kapoor and others. Rekha stunned everyone in a traditional white outfit with golden embroidery that reminded of her iconic character of Umrao Jaan from the film. She posed for the camera with the director and ace music composer AR Rahman. Rekha can also be seen dancing with Anil Kapoor in a fun moment. Superstar Aamir Khan looked dash ...Read More >
One of Bollywood's most iconic films, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, has completed three decades this year. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer was released on October 20, 1995. Celebrating this happy occasion, Pooja Ruparel, who played the role of 'Chutki' in the Aditya Chopra directorial, opened up on SRK and Kajol's bond on the sets of the film. She revealed that the iconic on-screen couple were such "great co-actors" and no matter how romantic the scene was, SRK and Kajol switched to being f ...Read More >
'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) is a romantic drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking the Bollywood debut of R Madhavan and Dia Mirza. At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor R Madhavan opened up about the emotional journey of his iconic film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (RHTDM), which has achieved cult status over the years. The film, initially released in 2001, marked a significant milestone in Bollywood, both for R Madhavan and his co-star Dia Mirza, as it was their debut film. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the romantic drama also starred Saif ...Read More >
Indore, Sept 28 (PTI) Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam was on Sunday honoured with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award in Indore for his outstanding contribution to the field of light music. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented the award to Nigam at Mangeshkar's birthplace here on her 96th birth anniversary. "Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar took Indian music to new heights with her voice. This award, given in her name, is unique. It is a tribute to the contribution of those artists who have left an indelible mark in the field of music," Yadav said. The state government is honoured to present ...Read More >
Veteran actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute to legendary stars Kishore Kumar and Ashok Kumar on their respective death and birth anniversaries. He shared video montages and songs, remembering Kishore Kumar on his 38th death anniversary and Ashok Kumar on his 114th birth anniversary, highlighting their significant contributions to Indian cinema.Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff fondly remembered the legendary stars Kishore Kumar on his death anniversary and Ashok Kumar on his birth anniversary. T ...Read More >
India's most iconic singing reality show, Indian Idol, returns for a new season on Sony Entertainment Television, bringing a wave of nostalgia and melody under the heartfelt theme -- Yaadon Ki Playlist: Jahaan Awazein Aaj Wali Aur Gaane Aap Wale. Singer Shreya Ghoshal will shortly return as a judge on Indian Idol Season 16. The singer has officially acknowledged her return in her most recent social media post. Shreya teased on her Instagram Story that she had started filming for the forthcoming ...Read More >
Thirty years of 'Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', the film that invited a subset of urbane women to 'come fall in love'. My qualifications to trace its journey involve being an accidental chronicler of the economics and mathematics of Shah Rukh Khan and his female fans. For fifteen years, I thought I was interviewing women about how they saw Khan. Instead, I discovered how these women saw themselves and their frustrated attempts to find love and livelihoods.Finer minds than mine have dissected every ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is grieving the loss of legendary actor-comedian Asrani and talked about the years of working together in some of Hindi cinema's cult films such as Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag and De Dana Dan to name a few. Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a picture from their film and also recalled meeting Asrani a week ago on the sets of Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. "Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan. Bahot pyare insaan the...he had the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Meta has rolled out a new update, introducing the celebrity AI voice of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in its Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses. The voices of global celebrities like John Cena, Awkwafina, Judi Dench, and others are also present in the smartglasses. Along with this, the smartglasses now offer hands-free voice interactions and Hindi language support for UPI Lite payments. It also enables users to create festive-inspired restyles of their photos. Padukone is likely the first Indian actress to lend her voice to Meta AI. It is worth noting that her collaboration with the te ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Actor Zeenat Aman went down memory lane and recalled shooting a wheelchair scene alongside Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan from the cult film "Don" and called it an "awfully difficult" experience. The film released in 1978 and featured Aman in the role of Roma and Bachchan as the ruthless underworld boss Don and his innocent lookalike, Vijay. Aman shared a video scene of the film on her Instagram handle on Thursday, in which she pretended to be a nurse and had to take Bachchan out in a wheelchair. The actor said she had to keep the expressions but it was a struggle ...Read More >
Lata Mangeshkar's journey began in humble surroundings in Indore, 1929, with a passion for music nurtured by her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar. After his untimely death, she stepped up at just 13 to support her family, soon captivating the nation with her extraordinary voice. For more than 70 years, Lata Mangeshkar was more than just a singer; she was the essence of Indian music. Known lovingly as the "Nightingale of India," her voice woven through times of celebration, grief, joy, and introspect ...Read More >
Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84. His nephew Ashok Asrani confirmed the news. The senior and versatile actor of Hindi cinema, Shri Govardhan Asrani, passed away this evening at around 4 PM after a prolonged illness. He was originally a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Asrani received his education from St. Xavier's School, Jaipur. Asrani's contribution to the field of comic acting has been invaluable. Over several decades, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a speci ...Read More >
PM Modi is in Oman for a 2-day visit marking 70 years of India-Oman ties. The trip's central focus is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a trade pact expected to double bilateral trade and boost energy and food security. In the third and final leg of his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on December 17-18. This trip, which marks 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman, focuses on strengthening business and st ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) India's most valuable company Reliance Industries on Friday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 26,994 crore for the April-June quarter, reflecting a growth of 78.3 per cent over the year-ago period, driven by consumer businesses and investment sales. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the company stood at Rs 26,994 crore, or Rs 19.95 per share, in April-June 2025 compared to Rs 15,138 crore earnings in the year-ago period, according to an exchange filing. The net profit was also 39 per cent highe ...Read More >
Mumbai: Following allegations that the minister of state (MoS) for home, Yogesh Kadam, was running a dance bar with a licence in his mother's name, the Kadam family reportedly surrendered the orchestra licence of Savali bar in Kandivli on Friday. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab criticised the licence surrender, stating it proves his allegations were right and that a dance bar was being operated by the Kadam family. Parab demanded Yogesh Kadam's resignation, arguing that just because a thief returns stolen goods, he cannot be let off. Parab alleged that the surrender of the licence indicates tha ...Read More >
Chiranjeevi protects his personality rights. The Hyderabad City Civil Court has granted interim relief to veteran Telugu actor Chiranjeevi, safeguarding his personality rights against unauthorised use of his identity. Court Restrains Platforms From Misusing Chiranjeevi's Identity The court, led by Chief Judge S Sasidhar Reddy, issued an ad-interim injunction on September 26, prohibiting more than 30 online platforms, including e-commerce sites, YouTube channels, and digital outlets, from using ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh attended the "Umrao Jaan" screening and even shared a candid picture of herself with veteran star Rekha. Taking to Instagram, where she shared a monochrome picture. In the image, Rekha, exuding classic grace and poise, was seen holding on to Fatima, as she sat on the veteran actress' lap as they looked at a coffee table book featuring the yesteryear diva's portrait. She also shared pictures posing with Jackie Shroff, Tabu and Vijay Varma. "Watched Umrao Jaan on the big screen..and what a surreal experience it was. Every time Rekhaji appeared, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Filmmaker Priyadarshan has dismissed rumours that he borrowed the lines of a song in "Bhooth Bangla" from a song in Satyajit Ray's 1969 film "Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne". The hook line of the film's "Ram Ji Bhala Karein" song features an expression similar to "Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor", a song in Ray's film. Priyadarshan pointed out that repetition is not uncommon in the industry. "I have huge respect for him because he's one of the masters from whom I learned cinema. The word you are telling is 'bhoot' -- 'yahan bhoot wahan bhoot'. There are hundreds of movies that have used the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian singer known for her evergreen songs like "Dum Maaro Dum," "Sharara," and "Radha Kaise Na Jale," has been loved by millions for decades. Her voice is part of India's musical soul, and she is truly one of the greatest singers the country has ever seen. On July 1, 2025, a shocking post appeared on Facebook. A user named Shabana Shaikh shared a picture of Asha Bhosle with a garland around her neck and wrote, "Famous singer Asha Bhosle passed away - a musical era ends." The post spread quickly, and many people believed it without checking if it was tru ...Read More >
New Delhi: Iconic Bollywood actor and comedy legend Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84, leaving behind an irreplaceable legacy of laughter and memorable characters. The news of his demise was confirmed by his team on Instagram in an emotional tribute, where they captioned the post: "हंसी के बादशाह, लाखों दिलों पर राज करने वाले महान अभिनेता Asrani जी के निधन की खबर ने हम सभी को गहरे शोक में डुबो दिया है। उन्होंने अपने अद्वितीय अभिनय, सादगी और हास्य से भारतीय सिनेमा को एक नई पहचान दी। हर किरदार में उन्होंने जो जीवन डाला, वह सदैव हमारी यादो ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): Bollywood actress Rekha's cult film 'Umrao Jaan' is all set to enchant the audience once again on June 27. Director Muzaffar Ali and Rekha hosted a special re-release screening of the film today in Mumbai. The event was graced by AR Rahman, Tabu, Anil Kapoor and others. Also Read | 'Show Time' Trailer: Naveen Chandra's Gripping Crime Thriller Released (Watch Video). Rekha stunned everyone in a traditional white outfit with golden embroidery that reminded of her iconic character of Umrao Jaan from the film. She posed for the camera with the direc ...Read More >
Asha Bhosle celebrated her late husband, music composer RD Burman's 85th birth anniversary by paying tribute to his harmonium and awards. Singing maestro Asha Bhosle is celebrating her husband, late music composer Rahul Dev Burman, on his 85th birth anniversary today, June 27. She remembered him on the day by paying special respect to his most cherished possession, his harmonium, along with the many awards and medals proudly displayed around his photo. Asha Bhosle, in a beautiful pastel saree a ...Read More >
The festival promises an exhilarating opening evening featuring a stellar lineup of melodic storytellers. On October 4-5, 2025, Jio World Garden in Mumbai will transform into the ultimate Bollywood music extravaganza as YES BANK Bollywood Music Project 2025 returns for its mammoth eighth edition. The highly anticipated Mumbai edition of Asia's largest Bollywood music festival will unfold over a non-stop marathon featuring more than 30 of the industry's most iconic voices and innovators. Spanning ...Read More >
Also Read: Anand Mahindra posts electric SUV video: 'Don't try without supervision' Among the three, the one that got the most attention was the one paying homage to the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas ads from 1995, "Holidays Are Coming." This one features red delivery trucks with Christmas lights and pictures of Santa Claus, with two shots of smiling customers, one holding a bottle of Coke. The problem was that the shots were incredibly fast, and the ad seemed to be in such a rush to get over that there was barely any time for the viewer to register what was going on. One of the reasons why p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Welcoming the Indian diaspora and guests to the event, he said, "This occasion is being celebrated to honour the invaluable contributions of Indians worldwide and to explore new opportunities for brotherhood and collaboration. Hosting this prestigious event here in Odisha is a matter of immense honour and pride for us." Describing the convention as a confluence of ideas cultures and achievement that showcase the strength of global Indian identity, Majhi said, "Friend ...Read More >
New Delhi: Japanese-British breakdancer Hokuto Konishi, popularly known as Hok or Falcon, has revealed that he is working on the upcoming film starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, directed by Atlee. Sharing photos and videos from the film set in India, Hok expressed his enthusiasm about his first foray into the Indian film industry. Hok took to social media to update his followers, saying, "Well now that the cat is out of the bag, I wanted to do a life update post for my past month working in the India film industry." He added that although he cannot reveal many details about the project ...Read More >
Kolkata: Most fans of 'Sholay' are aware that Satyajit Ray had cast Amjad Khan in his 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' after being overwhelmed by his performance in Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay'. Ray had famously spoken about how had wanted to cast Amjad Khan in a role that went against his grain to see how it works. On Friday, when Sippy delivered the Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture, the audience also got to know from Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) chairperson Goutam Ghose that Ray had said "it ('Sholay') was one of the most well-crafted Indian cinema" he had ever seen.Sippy spoke about the making o ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >