How Bhupinder Singh blends the ghazal with the guitar

The singer introduced modern instruments into ghazal orchestration.

Manish Gaekwad

· Apr 25, 2016 · 04:00 pm

Chhaya Ganguli’s impact exceeds her output

The singer has a limited track record but leaves a lasting impression.

Manish Gaekwad

· Apr 17, 2016 · 07:00 pm

Talat Aziz, the ghazal singer who could have been a movie star

His acting debut as a singer in the film ‘Dhun’ was announced in 1991 but never released.

Manish Gaekwad

· Mar 29, 2016 · 12:30 pm

When Danny Denzongpa sang ghazals

Apart from a flourishing film career, the actor sang in Hindi and Nepali.

Manish Gaekwad

· Mar 14, 2016 · 01:10 pm

Salma Agha’s voice could not match her beauty

The actor, singer and favourite of street performers has tried every genre, including disco and ghazal.

Manish Gaekwad

· Mar 07, 2016 · 11:30 am

Talat Mahmood, the photogenic ghazal superstar

Not only did he sing like a dream, but also his good looks were a major distraction.

Manish Gaekwad

· Feb 24, 2016 · 02:00 pm

The other ghazal couple who lost out to Jagjit-Chitra Singh

Rajendra and Nina Mehta excelled in singing romantic ghazal duets.

Manish Gaekwad

· Feb 16, 2016 · 12:00 pm

Does bhajan king Anup Jalota pass the ghazal test?

The singer’s popularity in devotional music has stifled his excursions into the ghazal territory.

Manish Gaekwad

· Feb 09, 2016 · 10:00 am

Before Jagjit Singh, there was another ghazal king

The singer shares the title with music composer Madan Mohan.

Manish Gaekwad

· Feb 02, 2016 · 03:00 pm

You can chase away Ghulam Ali but there is no escaping his music

The Pakistani singer, whose concerts are often denied permission in India, has a following across the subcontinent.

Manish Gaekwad

· Jan 26, 2016 · 04:32 pm

Pankaj Udhas, the ghazal singer who got typecast as a wine endorser

The body of work is actually extensive, from Hindi film songs to albums.

Manish Gaekwad

· Jan 17, 2016 · 10:41 am

Flying solo with Chitra Singh

She is best known for her duets with her husband Jagjit Singh, but the ghazal singer carved out a spot for herself.

Manish Gaekwad

· Jan 08, 2016 · 08:44 pm