A spirited voice of the Hindi film industry - and pioneer of 'item songs'

Vikas Datta | April 14, 2024 2:14 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Her influence persists in Bollywood even after her name has faded from public memory, althrough remixes of her rollicking hits from the 1950s continue to be in circulation. Another, and not that well-known, legacy of Shamshad Begum, though, was initiating what later became "item numbers", though her contributions were more perky than provocative, saucy than raunchy, and racy without being ribald.

Bhojpuri star Khesari Yadav drops poster of his new song 'Patar Tiriya' to be out on April 15

IANS | April 14, 2024 12:47 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Popular Bhojpuri actor and singer Khesari Lal Yadav on Sunday shared the poster of his upcoming song ‘Patar Tiriya’ featuring Sapna Chauhan.

Olivia Rodrigo performs on ‘Bathwater’ with No Doubt at Coachella 2024

IANS | April 14, 2024 12:38 PM

Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Singer-actress Olivia Rodrigo doled out a surprise performance at the Coachella Main Stage as she joined the rock band No Doubt for the band’s performance on their song ‘Bathwater’ on the second night of the annual Los Angeles music festival.

Drake hits back at Kendrick Lamar with 4-minute 'diss track' on social media

IANS | April 14, 2024 11:48 AM

Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Rapper Kendrick Lamar earlier pointed guns at Drake and J. Cole on Metro Boomin and Future’s ‘Like That’. But, Drake is not the one to take it lightly.

DJ Fisher shares how he explored 'shopping streets of Colaba', relished masala chai, vada pav

IANS | April 13, 2024 4:57 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Grammy-nominated Aussie DJ and Platinum recording producer FISHER, whose name is Paul Fisher, enthralled Indian fans at his first-ever standalone performance and shared that during his time in the country he relished some masala chai and vada pav.

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A spirited voice of the Hindi film industry - and pioneer of 'item songs'

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