Movie Soundtracks
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AR Rahman interview: The inspiration and imagination that went into the ‘Dil Se’ soundtrack
The music composer’s fifth collaboration with Mani Ratnam ranks as one of his most brilliant works.
Nandini Ramnath
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Why we are still singing the songs of ‘Pinjara’ 50 years after its release
V Shantaram’s musical blockbuster cast a long shadow on films about the tamasha tradition.
Yogesh Pawar
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Audio master: In ‘O Kadhal Kanmani’, Carnatic cool and spirited melodies for a story of young love
AR Rahman’s soundtrack for Mani Ratnam’s 2015 movie captures ardour both young and seasoned in all its shades.
Rineeta Naik
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Audio master: In ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, chilled-out backwater riffs blend with songs of love and fears
Madhu C Narayan’s Malayalam film deserves all of its accolades, and so does Sushin Shyam’s soundtrack.
Rineeta Naik
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Audio master: In AR Rahman’s soaring songs for ‘Delhi-6’, sustained melody and no Punjabi pop
The soundtrack is a response to those who believe that an album about Delhi must have Punjabi tunes.
Rineeta Naik
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Super sounds of Tarantino: ‘Kill Bill Volume 1’ breaks (and makes) the rules of movie soundtracks
Why Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill: Volume 1’ (2003) has the best soundtrack among all his movies.
Devarsi Ghosh
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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Audio master: ‘Sindhu Bhairavi’ is an ode to the absence of boundaries in music
The soundtrack of the 1985 hit film marked the first collaboration between Balachander and Ilaiyaraaja.
Archana Nathan
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‘Zero’: Katrina Kaif shows off her moves once again in ‘Husn Parcham’
Aanand L Rai’s movie, also starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, opens in theatres on December 21.
Scroll Staff
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Audio master: Every AR Rahman song in ‘Kandukondain Kandukondain’ reflects the film’s many moods
AR Rahman’s eight-song soundtrack for Rajiv Menon’s second film is as gorgeous and elegant as its star cast.
Archana Nathan
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Audio master: Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Maachis’ score finds tenderness amidst insurgents and guns
Gulzar’s acclaimed 1996 film explores the insurgency in Punjab and stars Tabu and Chandrachur Singh.
Rineeta Naik
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Audio master: Thiruda Thiruda’ is one of AR Rahman’s greatest albums
At least one generation was stunned, and others are still listening all these years later.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Audio master: In ‘Dev.D’, Amit Trivedi gave Hindi cinema one of its greatest soundtracks
The audacity of the 18-track album of ‘Dev.D’ is as unexpected today as it was in 2009.
Devarsi Ghosh
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final