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MUMBAI: After garnering immense popularity for its sequel, the popular song from Dabangg 2 ‘Pandeyjee Seeti’ has been embroiled in a copyright infringement case just a day before its release (21 December). Apparently, a part of the song has been inspired from 1966 film Teesri Kasam’s track ‘Chalat Musafir’ composed by Shankar Jaikishen. Yesteryear lyricist and filmmaker Shailendra’s family has claimed that the music of ‘Pandeyjee Seeti’ has been copied from Shankar Jaikishen's creation without prior consent.
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MUMBAI: Shailendra Singh launched the 'Made In India' project, a United Welfare Trust initiative, on 19 December 2012 at Mumbai. With an objective to celebrate, promote and build Brand India, Shailendra Singh unveiled the 'Made In India' logo and the manifold initiatives that would encompass this original and positive non-profit movement.
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MUMBAI: As Asia’s biggest college cultural fest gets underway fans of music are in for a heady treat. Mood Indigo annual cultural Festival of the Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay will be held from 20-23 December. Maintaining its wholesome and eclectic taste for music, the fest will host a number of interesting artists and sounds apart from the biggest segment- the rock music competitions and performances.
read moreNEW DELHI: Despite the growing reach and popularity of FM Radio channels, the medium wave band transmissions of All India Radio are being received by 98.41 per cent of the population and 90.63 per cent of the area. The MW transmissions are being provided through 146 MW transmitters of various capacities, according to AIR sources. A survey by AIR in 2010-11 had also found that respondents in both rural and urban areas had rated the reception quality of AIR’s Primary channel and Vividh Bharati as satisfactory.
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NEW DELHI: “My mother did not leave any leaf unturned in our upbringing. She made us stand on our feet even when we were going through a real bad financial crisis’ said versatile singer Asha Bhosle as she unveiled the first trailer of her film ‘Mai’ inspired by her mother’s life. The event was held yesterday at Balayogi auditorium in the parliament library building. The singer who has rendered the largest number of songs in different languages in the country said this was her first and last film as actress.
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MUMBAI: Aiming to engage consumers through the use of various mediums of communication, Nissan India has partnered with Radio City for a unique promotional campaign titled ‘Nissan Fest’ across 11 cities.
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MUMBAI: Constantly giving opportunities to new talent in their films, the father-daughter duo of Mahesh and Pooja Bhatt have yet again introduced a young singer Aaryan who will render a track in Pooja Bhatt’s forthcoming venture. He is trained under composer duo Saijd-Wajid’s father Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan and one of his tracks will also be used by Bhatt in her next film. The singer boasts of excellent piano, harmonium and guitar playing skills.
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MUMBAI: Saregama India has released sufi rock album of young talented Joshi brothers ‘Abhas and Shreyas’. Swanand Kirkire and Vinay Shukla launched the album ‘Thagni’ in FirangI Pani, Andheri yesterday.
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MUMBAI: Heineken, iconic global beer brand, draws the curtain on 2012 with the ultimate party in the Mecca of Indian nightlife, Goa. Krank is a series of exclusive parties organized by Indivibe Entertainment Pvt Ltd at the end of December in Goa.
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NEW DELHI: Senior media person Pranjal Sharma has been appointed as an advisor in Prasar Bharati to devise strategies on 'News Media and Content Strategy'. Prasar Bharti sources confirmed the news with Radioandmusic.com but refused to divulge more details as a formal announcement is yet to be made. Sharma is expected to help the public broadcaster to foray into new fields in media. DD Sources said he will also look at the programme strategy of both All India Radio and Doordarshan.
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MUMBAI: On Friday, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India’s favourite radio station paid tribute to the evergreen legend Raj Kapoor in its own innovative way. On the popular retro show Purani Jeans, RJ Anmol gave his listeners the once in a life time opportunity to relive the magical moments of this showman of the millennium. In the novel initiative ‘Bus Itna Sa Ka Khwab Hai’, Anmol took the listeners on a nostalgic life journey of Raj Kapoor through a live show on a bus!
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MUMBAI: The market for sample packs is more saturated than ever–forcing modern sample libraries read more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, presented the second edition of BIG IMPACread more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of 'Mairead more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of read more
MUMBAI: 93.5 Red FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network announced the fourtread more
MUMBAI: VYRL Originals, in collaboration with acclaimed composer Rochak Kohli, proudly unveils the soul-stirring ballad "Jiya Lage Na," featuring the...read more
MUMBAI: Haryanvi sensation Sumit Parta, known for his chart-topping hit "Mote Peg," is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of his...read more
MUMBAI: Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Germany announced today the launch of 'noted. records', a global electronic music label with a commitment to...read more
MUMBAI: Multi-talented singer-songwriter Chris James has released his latest single, "Down Down Down Down". Known for his candid lyrics and emotive...read more
MUMBAI: Fresh from the success of ‘Lost With You’, Joel Stewart returns with more ‘music that feels like a hug’, this time with the bittersweet...read more
