Shooting Film Songs
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The story behind the award-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’
Choreographer Prem Rakshith reveals what went into the Golden Globe-decorated dance number.
Devarsi Ghosh
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Picture the song: ‘Haanikarak Bapu’ gives a hilarious twist to the sports film’s training montage
The song from Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Dangal’ features a very strict coach and his two deeply reluctant daughters.
Scroll Staff
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Picture the song: ‘Sar Jo Tera Chakraye’ proves that Johnny Walker is truly the best stress-buster
On the actor’s 94th birth anniversary, a throwback to one of his most famous songs.
Archana Nathan
Trending
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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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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Picture the song: ‘Maa Da Laadla’ from ‘Dostana’ brought love (and Hindi films) out of the closet
In LGBT pride month, a look at a rare song centred on homosexuality.
Soumya Rao
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Picture the song: Witness the quintessential Govinda magic in ‘Pak Chik Pak’
The dancer extraordinaire pays his tribute to Michael Jackson in the song from David Dhawan’s 1994 comedy ‘Raja Babu’.
Archana Nathan
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Picture the song: In ‘Vaasamilla Malar Idhu’, a tune is worth a thousand words
In the popular track from EM Ibrahim’s ‘Oru Thalai Ragam’, two college sweethearts sing about their feelings for one another.
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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Picture the song: ‘Galti Se Mistake’ proves that Ranbir Kapoor can never put a wrong foot forward
Effortlessness marks the energetic dance number from ‘Jagga Jasoos’.
Nandini Ramnath
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Picture the song: ‘Hungama Ho Gaya’ from ‘Queen’ is the rare remix that actually works
The track is a clever tribute to the original number from the Sanjeev Kumar-starrer ‘Anhonee’.
Nandini Ramnath
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Picture the song: ‘Hum Bane Tum Bane’ from ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye’ proves that love has no language
K Balachander’s movie explores the chasm between North and South India through the prism of tragic love.
Nandini Ramnath
The Reel
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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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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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Picture the song: Feel the love in ‘Aaj ki Raat’ from the ‘Don’ remake
Echoes of the Donna Summer disco hit and 1970s retro chic in Farhan Akhtar’s version of ‘Don’.
Nandini Ramnath
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The story behind Madhuri Dixit’s ‘Ek Do Teen’, the most famous counting exercise in Hindi film music
While the remixed version, performed by Jacqueline Fernandez for ‘Baaghi 2’, has created a furore, the original song remains as fresh as ever.
Scroll Staff
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Picture the song: See Savitri-Gemini Ganesan’s outsized chemistry in ‘Maiyendhum Vizhiyaada’
The creatively shot song is from Muktha Srinivasan’s 1965 drama ‘Poojaikku Vandha Malar’.
Archana Nathan
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad