Badal Bhardwaj: Charting a success story like no other in music and more
Badal Bhardwaj is not your average guy creating an average success story; he has already gone beyond that and proved his mettle in everything he has ever chosen. Becoming so much at such a young age obviously had him face too many challenges on his path, even after coming from a family with creative and artistic minds.
Sep 09, 2022, 15:11 PM IST
Popular Malayalam lyricist Poovachal Khader succumbs to COVID
In a career spanning over four decades Poovachal Khader wrote lyrics for over 400 Malayalam films for 1,500 Malayalam film songs, some of which have turned into immortal hits.
Jun 22, 2021, 11:55 AM IST
Renowned 'Woh Humsafar Tha' Pakistani poet, lyricist Naseer Turabi dies aged 75
It is reported that the poet suffered a paralysis attack a couple of years ago and was keeping unwell for some time.
Jan 11, 2021, 08:26 AM IST
Rav Hanjra — lyricist who collects moments and pens them into rhythms
Rav Hanjra always had the vision to chase his passion as a profession and the music industry has provided him with plenty of opportunities to accomplish what he yearned for. He hopes to work harder and unveil facets of the music industry and nurture his skills as a lyricist.
Aug 25, 2020, 13:35 PM IST
Anurag Kashyap is bold, transparent: 'Saand Ki Aankh' lyricist
Kashyap along with Reliance Entertainment has presented "Saand Ki Aankh", which tells the story of India's oldest sharpshooters, Prakashi Tomar and Chandro Tomar.
Oct 24, 2019, 19:55 PM IST
Javed Akhtar turns 73, B-Town wishes the 'magician', 'philosopher'
Actor Anil Kapoor called Javed a "magician".
Jan 17, 2019, 22:08 PM IST
Gopaldas Neeraj: The poet in search of truth, romance and humanity
Neeraj had taken a liking for astrology and 'Haiku'—a traditional Japanese form of poetry.
Jul 20, 2018, 20:22 PM IST
Noted poet-lyricist Gopaldas Neeraj dead
Gopaldas Saxena, he wrote under the pen name 'Neeraj'.
Jul 19, 2018, 21:26 PM IST
There is a difference between expression and aggression: Prasoon Joshi
The writer said the 'towering presence' of film stars has decreased today.
Dec 17, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
James Franco in talks to star in Shel Silverstein biopic
James Franco planning to star and direct biopic of Shel Silverstein which will focus on the personal and professional struggles that made Silverstein a unique voice.
Dec 02, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
Gulzar named for Tata Literature Fest's Poet Laureate 2016 award
Lyricist-writer Gulzar will be honoured with this year's Tata Literature Live! Poet Laureate Award.
Nov 12, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
Javed Akhtar condemns Muslim personal law board
Javed Akhtar condemns the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) for justifying instant divorce system.
Sep 04, 2016, 10:31 AM IST
Direction, production no more male-dominated: Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar says filmmaking is no more a male-dominated profession as many women are making their mark in direction and production.
Feb 14, 2016, 16:50 PM IST
Urdu is alive and moving ahead with times: Gulzar
Gulzar says that contrary to the belief that Urdu is dying, the language is alive and moving ahead with time.
Feb 13, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
Acclaimed poet-lyricist Nida Fazli no more
Renowned poet and lyricist Nida Fazli, who penned several soulful compositions like 'Kabhie kisi ko mukamil jahan nahi milta', passed away today after he complained of breathlessness at his residence in suburban Mumbai. He was 78. Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli, popularly known as Nida Fazli, was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi award.
Feb 08, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Javed Akhtar rebukes blaming cinema for social violence
Javed Akhtar rebuked the view that cinema spreads violence and criticised the trend of connecting incidences of rapeto cinema.
Jan 27, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Pritam keeps me on my toes, says Amitabh Bhattacharya
Their latest soundtrack is for Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer "Dilwale".
Nov 29, 2015, 12:56 PM IST
I never faced discrimination on communal ground: Javed Akhtar
"Our generation remained stuck in the rat race of earning money," Javed Akhtar said.
Nov 21, 2015, 19:33 PM IST
