Playback Singer’s Cameo

The concept of this post was on my mind for a long time. While I had gathered a few songs nearly six months back, it wasn't until the last couple of months or so that I got a chance to complete it. A cameo is one where a celebrity makes a guest appearance or a …

The ‘Fusion Songs’

A few years back, when I had just begun blogging, I had posted a list of songs having 'Two Different Moods in a Single Song'. It was a list where a single song incorporated happy and sad moods in an alternating fashion. One character sings happily, while another character sings the same song in a …

Lara Lappa Lara Lappa Lai Rakhda – Remembering Vinod

Let me first wish all a Merry Christmas. When I was researching for my series on Lata's association with lesser known composers, I came across a few of excellent songs by the composer, Vinod. It was a couple of years ago. Though I was planning the post for a long time, I couldn't get around …

Songs Addressed to Animals / Birds

As a blogger, I always keep on thinking of novel ideas for the posts. Such themes tend to be fresh and appeal to the readers. I hope I can fit today's theme in the category of novel themes. The idea of the post suddenly spurted in my mind. Though I was preparing for another post, …

Asha Bhosle’s ‘Overshadowed Songs’

Before I start, let's wish Asha Tai a very happy 89th birthday and many more years of healthy life. I've been posting a Asha Bhosle song list on her birthday for the last four years. And I had not thought of a theme for this year. Last month, when I was compiling for Raja Mehdi …

‘Not Quite Usual’ Songs

Before you get confused with the title, let me explain what I mean by a 'usual song'. In a song picturised on two characters, both receive a separate singer's playback and if a character sings alone, only one singer sings it. For the majority of the songs, this rule is followed. But for a few …

Asha Bhosle (1957-’58-’59)

I've been presenting a song list on Asha Bhosle's birthday for the last three years. This year as well I have plans for the post. For the last few months the idea of today's post was on my mind. On previous occasions I presented Asha Bhosle's association with Madan Mohan, Khayyam and Salil Chowdhury. But …

Triad of Singers

Let me first explain my idea behind the title Triad of Singers. Usually a single playback singer sings all the songs for a particular character in a movie. There are instances where a couple of singers lent their voices for a single actor or actress. This is relatively common and usually doesn't evoke an interest …