Film Music
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‘Pushpa’ composer Devi Sri Prasad keeps it simple: ‘Even a dance song needs a catchy tune’
The Telugu hit machine, who is headed to Bollywood, looks back on a two decade-long career.
Devarsi Ghosh
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The Santhosh Narayanan way: ‘Stay original and don’t fear how people will react’
The ‘Karnan’ and ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ composer explains his style and influences spread across nine years of Tamil film music.
Devarsi Ghosh
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‘Even Indians can create a phenomenon like K-pop’: Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes aka Shor Police
Clinton Cerejo also spoke about his extensive work on Hindi film soundtracks, Coke Studio India and Vishal Bhardwaj.
Devarsi Ghosh
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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AR Rahman interview: ‘There’s an ocean inside you, never say everything has been done’
The music composer speaks about his involvement with BAFTA Breakthrough India initiative.
Devarsi Ghosh
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Why ‘The Lion King’ soundtrack sounds so familiar despite new tunes and voices
The songs for the live action remake retain the arrangement and vibe of the animated original.
Devarsi Ghosh
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Nostalgia king: How Tamil filmmakers are keeping Ilaiyaraaja’s musical legacy alive
Ilaiyaraaja’s hits from previous decades frequently show up in contemporary films in addition to original soundtracks.
Archana Nathan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Watch: Zayn and Zhavia Ward perform ‘A Whole New World’ for Guy Ritchie’s ‘Aladdin’ remake
Starring Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, and Will Smith as Genie, the film is being released on May 24.
Scroll Staff
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Where are the jobs? We’re not quite sure, but here are the film songs about them
Unemployment and the quest for work have inspired filmmakers and lyricists down the decades in fascinating ways.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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Ilaiyaraaja: His preludes and interludes changed the way we listened to Tamil film music
Ilaiyaraaja showcased his mastery over orchestration by paying close to the sonic spaces between the lyrics.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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‘I’m a romantic person, it reflects in my singing’: Abhay Jodhpurkar on ‘Mere Naam Tu’ from ‘Zero’
The 27-year-old singer is winning hearts with his debut in Hindi cinema through Ajay-Atul’s score for the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer.
Archana Nathan
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‘2.0’ music review: AR Rahman gives the villain the better song
This is the 11th time AR Rahman has composed for Shankar.
Devarsi Ghosh
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Between love object and vice, money has been a constant muse in Hindi film music
The latest Hindi film song to revolve around money is ‘Billionaire’ from Gauravv K Chawla’s ‘Baazaar’.
Devarsi Ghosh
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship