Ajay Mankotia
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New Delhi, DL, India
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Remembering Jagdish Raaj: The quintessential policeman of Bollywood
On his death anniversary today, we remember Jagdish Raaj — an actor who epitomised the role of police inspector in Bollywood. → Read More
Remembering Naushad: The music director beyond compare
Naushad passed away on May 5, 2006 - 15 years ago. But old masters never die. The music lovers and connoisseurs still adore him. Like a diamond, a genius is forever. → Read More
Remembering Soli Sorabjee and his role as an ombudsman
The eminent jurist was also an impartial ombudsman for a TV news channel. Defending freedom of the press and censorship for decades, he was the ideal man for the job. → Read More
The unsung hero: Michael Collins was a man on a mission
Michael Collins, who piloted the Apollo 11 Command and Service Module, died on April 28 at the age of 90. → Read More
How Bollywood songs have been borrowing without sharing credits
Sharing credits is not part of Hindi film writing convention. → Read More
Mahendra Kapoor: The playback singer who did not need a sound system
January 9, 2021 marks the 86th birth anniversary of the singer who owned the bastion of patriotic and religious songs in Bollywood → Read More
Remembering Noor Jehan, Malika-e-Tarannum
On her 20th death anniversary, we remember Pakistani singer and actress Noor Jahan, a shared heritage between our two countries who shall always be loved and revered. → Read More
Usha Mangeshkar: The voice of goddess and poor man's Lata
Usha Mangeshkar, who turns 85 on December 15, will always remain the irreplaceable voice of Goddess Santoshi Maa. Her voice works for large religious gatherings, demanding attention from all devotees. → Read More
The magic of Farida Khanum, the Queen of Ghazal
Farida Khanum wears the title of Queen of Ghazal with panache. Every song of hers bears her unique identity and soul. → Read More
50 years of The Beatles split: Why even the gods couldn't prevent it
This year marks the 50th year of The Beatles' break-up, which even the gods could not prevent. → Read More
Bryan Adams: The mournful romantic
Bryan Adams — one of rock's most talented balladeers with a friendly, world-weathered rasp — turns 61 today. → Read More
Remembering Manna Dey: The Classical Titan who deserved better
Manna Dey was too good for his own good. On his seventh death anniversary, here is a tribute to the immense talent and humility of the singing giant. → Read More
Bollywood movies, Censor Board, and the curious case of deleted songs
Heard melodies are sweet, those unheard are sweeter. But those that are unseen are a matter of regret. → Read More
Remembering Jagjit Singh: The man who made ghazals accessible to everyone
There are singers and then there is Jagjit Singh, who remained a perfectionist till his untimely death on October 10, 2011. → Read More
Happy birthday, Sting: Every song you make, we'll be listening to you
Today, October 2, 2020, Sting turns 69. To borrow from his own song, every song that he records, we’ll be listening to it; every move that he makes in music, films and causes, we’ll be following it. → Read More
Born in the USA - Bruce Springsteen: The Hero of the Working Class
On September 23 this year, Bruce Springsteen turns 71. He continues to sing, inspire and create awareness. → Read More
How Western music covers have yielded to a fertile, original indie music scene in India
The indie music scene is buzzing with huge potential and the future looks promising. → Read More
Roger Waters: The septuagenarian firebrand
Today, on September 6, 2020, Roger Waters turns 77. He is still selling out concerts around the world. He is a loud voice on human rights issues — sometimes aggravating and occasionally troublemaking. → Read More
Mohammad Rafi to Asha Bhonsle: How some of our most famous singers started with ad jingles
The nostalgic era of a fascinating slice of music and advertising history when many of our classic playback singers lent their voice to advertisement jingles. → Read More
At 62, Madonna continues to provoke
The adage goes, 'women do not get to be sexual in old age'. On August 16, 2020, Madonna turns 62. And she continues to provoke by daring to be an ageing woman exhibiting her desires and the need to be desired. → Read More