Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) After A.R. Rahman recently spoke about work from the Hindi film industry slowing down for him, attributing it to changing power dynamics over the past few years and hinting at a possible “communal thing”, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has firmly ruled out any such angle. Sharing his perspective, Akhtar said he has never experienced this sentiment in Mumbai and stressed that Rahman continues to command immense respect across the industry.“I have never felt this way. I …
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Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Lyricist Manoj Muntashir, who has penned the song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’, has said that the song is about the quiet pain and fragile hope. The song echoes longing, separation, and the quiet hope of returning home. Manoj describes the song as a heartfelt tribute to timeless emotions and to the lyrical legacy that inspired it.While writing ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’, Muntashir consciously drew inspiration from legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar, particularly from the iconic song ‘Sand…
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Music composer Mithoon has described ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ from Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ as one of the most honourable moments of his career.When asked about the song, Mithoon shared, “This song carries a legacy that deserves nothing but respect. Anu Malik Ji’s composition and Javed Akhtar Saab’s poetry has been a part of the nation’s emotional ethos for years. It is only an honour that I was given the responsibility to recreate this iconic song and add my dimension to it.”He add…
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS): Actress and television personality Anusha Dandekar, who turned 44 on Friday, marked her birthday on a deeply emotional note as she reflected on life, growth and the people who shaped her journey. Sharing a cherished throwback video from her childhood in pigtails, Anusha spoke about staying connected to the fearless, happy-go-lucky little girl she once was.She wrote: “The bridge between who you were and who you are becoming, seems like it should be so different but I kind…
Mumbai Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Anusha Dandekar has revealed how she has a ‘tracker installed’ on her phone because of her sister Shibani Dandekar. On January 9, Shibani Dandekar took to her social media account to wish her darling younger sister and VJ Anusha Dandekar on her birthday.The birthday girl, reverting to the beautiful birthday wish, highlighted how, for Shibani, she will always be a ‘small little girl’, emphasising why she has a tracker installed on her phone.Anusha wrote, ”I love you …
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Music composer Eshaan from the superhit trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy recently sent fans into a wave of nostalgia after sharing a rare throwback picture straight from the composing session of the iconic song Kal Ho Naa Ho.The picture shared by Ehsaan featured himself, Shankar Mahadevan, Loy, along with the movie’s director Nikhil Advani and veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar.He wrote, “The only picture that exists of @shankarehsaanloy @shankar.mahadevan @loymendonsaofficial at th…
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Ever since the makers of “Border 2″ released the “Ghar Kab Aaoge” track from the film, it has been receiving a lot of love from music lovers. Not just the common man, it seems like our Indian soldiers are also in awe of the patriotic number.Recently, the leads of the forthcoming war drama, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and singer Sonu Nigam, who has lent his voice to the track, were seen jamming on the song with our Indian soldiers. One of the soldiers was seen playing the ha…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) As the makers of the much-anticipated war sequel “Border 2″ released the “Ghar Kab Aaoge” track from the film on Friday, singer Sonu Nigam, who has also crooned the original track “Sandese Aate Hai”, shared that being a part of the patriotic number felt like homecoming to him.Posting the track on his Instagram, Nigam pointed out that this is not just a song for him, but an emotion.Dedicating “Ghar Kab Aaoge” to the brave soldiers and their families, the singer wrote, “Some…
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Actor Ahan Shetty shared a deeply personal moment as he reflected on being associated with the “Border 2” song “Ghar Kab Aaoge”, calling it a quiet full-circle moment in his life. The actor revealed that he grew up watching his father Suniel Shetty be a part of the iconic patriotic song “Sandese Aate Hain”, making his own journey with “Ghar Kab Aaoge” all the more emotional.Ahan took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing alongside his father Suniel w…
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar has warned of legal action against those who have circulated a deepfake video of him with misleading claims. On Thursday, Javed Akhtar took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a long note in which he spoke about the alleged video, and issued clarification.He wrote, “A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer generated picture with a topi on my head claiming that ultimately I have turned to God. It is rubbish”.He further…