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Mahalaxmi Iyer
Mahalakshmi Iyer is an Indian playback singer, best known for her Hindi, Assamese and Tamil songs. She has sung in many other Indian languages as well, including Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati and Kannada. Career Playback singing Mahalakshmi made her playback debut with the film ''Dus'' in 1997'','' but the film never completed and released due to the sudden passing of the film's director. The album however was released in 1999 as a tribute. She sang the track ''Ae Ajnabee'' with Udit Narayan for A. R. Rahman in Mani Ratnam's '' Dil Se..'' which was her first release as a playback singer and considered to be her debut. Mahalakshmi continued singing for Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and A.R. Rahman in many films which followed. Since then she has also sung many serials, jingles, and original albums. She was part of several successful soundtracks such as ''Mission Kashmir'', '' Yaadein'' and '' Saathiya'' and worked with some of the biggest music composers like A. R. Rahman, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Playback Singer
A playback singer, as they are usually known in South Asian cinema, or ghost singer in Western cinema, is a singer whose performance is pre-recorded for use in films. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and the performers lip-sync the songs for cameras; the actual singer does not appear on the screen. Generally, to synchronize with the emotional situation of the song or complete movie, the playback singer is given the idea of all those so that the singer can interpret by taking the right moves in their vocals. South Asia South Asian cinema, South Asian films produced in the Indian subcontinent frequently use this technique. A majority of Cinema of India, Indian films as well as Cinema of Pakistan, Pakistani films typically include six or seven songs. After ''Alam Ara'' (1931), the first Indian talkie film, for many years singers made dual recordings for a film, one during the shoot, and later in the recording studio, until 1952 or 1953. Popular playback singers in Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jingle
A jingle is a short song or tune used in advertising and for other commercial uses. Jingles are a form of sound branding. A jingle contains one or more hooks and meanings that explicitly promote the product or service being advertised, usually through the use of one or more advertising slogans. Ad buyers use jingles in radio and television commercials; they can also be used in non-advertising contexts to establish or maintain a brand image. Many jingles are also created using snippets of popular songs, in which lyrics are modified to appropriately advertise the product or service. History The first radio commercial jingle aired in December 1926, for Wheaties cereal. The Wheaties advertisement, with its lyrical hooks, was seen by its owners as extremely successful. According to one account, General Mills had seriously planned to end production of Wheaties in 1929 on the basis of poor sales. Soon after the song "Have you tried Wheaties?" aired in Minnesota, however, sal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
''Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'' (transl. ''Keep On Dancing'') is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Shaad Ali and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. Based on an original story by Ali, with a screenplay by Habib Faisal, the film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol, and Lara Dutta, with Amitabh Bachchan appearing in a special appearance. Set in London, the narrative follows two strangers who meet at a railway station and invent fictional tales about their romantic partners, only to find themselves entangled in unexpected emotions. The film marked Ali’s third collaboration with Yash Raj Films following '' Saathiya'' (2002) and ''Bunty Aur Babli'' (2005). Principal photography took place across international locations including London and Paris. The music was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics by Gulzar, and choreography by Vaibhavi Merchant. Released theatrically on 15 June 2007, ''Jhoom Bara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ta Ra Rum Pum
''Ta Ra Rum Pum'' is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Siddharth Anand and written by Habib Faisal. Produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, the film stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, alongside Angelina Idnani, Ali Haji, and Jaaved Jaaferi in supporting roles. Set in the United States, the narrative follows Rajveer Singh, a professional stock car racer whose career takes a downturn following an accident, and his journey of personal and professional redemption with the support of his wife Radhika and their two children. The film marked Anand’s second directorial collaboration with Khan after ''Salaam Namaste'' (2005). Principal photography began in May 2006 and concluded in June, with filming taking place across locations such as the Milwaukee Mile in Wisconsin, Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina, and on sets in Mumbai. The music was composed by Vishal–Shekhar, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. ''Ta Ra Rum Pum'' was relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Fanaa (film)
''Fanaa'' (transl. ''Annihilation'') is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic-thriller film directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It stars Aamir Khan and Kajol, with supporting performances from Rishi Kapoor, Kirron Kher, Tabu, and Sharat Saxena. Set in Delhi and Kashmir, the narrative follows Zooni, a blind Kashmiri woman who falls in love with her tour guide Rehan, unaware that he is hiding a dangerous secret. The film marked the first romantic collaboration between Khan and Kajol, who had previously co-starred in ''Ishq'' (1997), and marked Kajol's return to cinema after a five-year hiatus following ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (2001). ''Fanaa'' was among the most expensive Hindi films produced at the time and derived its title from the Sufi term meaning "annihilation" or "destruction of the self." Principal photography took place in Delhi and Poland, with cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Salaam Namaste
''Salaam Namaste'' (transl. ''Hello Greetings'') is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Siddharth Anand, in his directorial debut, and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta, with supporting performances from Arshad Warsi, Tania Zaetta, and Jugal Hansraj. Set in Melbourne, Australia, the narrative follows Nick and Ambar, two modern Indian expatriates who navigate the challenges of cohabitation, career, and unexpected parenthood after choosing to live together without marriage. The film marked Anand's debut as a director and was the first Indian film to be shot entirely in Australia. Principal photography took place across various locations in and around Melbourne. The music was composed by Vishal–Shekhar, with lyrics by Jaideep Sahni. Released theatrically on 9 September 2005, ''Salaam Namaste'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. The performances, directio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bunty Aur Babli
''Bunty Aur Babli'' (transl. ''Bunty and Babli'') is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film directed by Shaad Ali, written by Jaideep Sahni from a story by Aditya Chopra, and produced by Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji as the titular con artists, with Amitabh Bachchan in a supporting role as a police officer tracking them across India. Inspired by the 1967 American film '' Bonnie and Clyde'', the narrative follows two small-town dreamers who team up to pull off a series of cons under the aliases Bunty and Babli, gaining notoriety across the country. The film marked the first on-screen collaboration between Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, and one of several pairings of Bachchan Jr. and Mukerji. Principal photography took place across various locations in India. The music was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics by Gulzar and Blaaze, and was released under YRF Music. Released theatrically on 27 May 2005, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dhoom 2
''Dhoom 2'' (transl. ''Blast 2''), also known as ''Dhoom 2: Back in Action'', is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language caper action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. Written by Vijay Krishna Acharya from a story by Chopra, it serves as a sequel to ''Dhoom'' (2004) and the second installment in the ''Dhoom'' franchise. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu, and Uday Chopra. The narrative follows a series of high-profile heists carried out by the elusive thief Aryan (Roshan), and the attempts by police officers Jai Dixit (Bachchan) and Ali (Chopra) to apprehend him, culminating in a cat-and-mouse chase that spans multiple continents. Principal photography took place in India, South Africa (Durban), and Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), making it the first major Hindi film to be shot extensively in Brazil. The soundtrack was composed by Pritam with lyrics by Sameer, and the action choreography wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Yash Raj Films
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is an Indian film production and distribution company founded by filmmaker Yash Chopra in 1970. Since 2012, it has been led by his son Aditya Chopra. The company mainly produces and distributes Hindi films. History In 1970, YRF was founded by Yash Raj Chopra, a veteran director and producer in the Indian film industry. YRF Studios In 2005, Chopra built YRF Studios in Mumbai. In 2006, The first film shot at YRF Studios was the romantic thriller '' Fanaa''. Since then, several notable films have been shot at YRF Studios, including '' Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), '' Partner'' (2007), (2007), '' Dostana'' (2008), '' Wanted'' (2009), '' 3 Idiots'' (2009), '' Dabangg'' (2010), ''Bodyguard'' (2011), '' Ra.One'' (2011), '' Agneepath'' (2012), '' Chennai Express'' (2013), '' Jai Ho'' (2014), and '' PK'' (2014). The studio consists of six floors and spans 20 acres. YRF Studios has also been rented out for other film and television productions, including '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jatin–Lalit
Jatin–Lalit is a renowned Indian music director duo consisting of brothers Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit. They are celebrated for their contribution to Bollywood music during the 1990s and early 2000s. The duo is known for their melodious compositions and has been associated with several hit films. Some of their most famous works include '' Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'', '' Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'', '' Mohabbatein'', '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha.'' Jatin–Lalit is their professional name and appears on the covers of their music albums, CDs and DVDs. Early life Jatin and Lalit come from a musical family originating from Pili Mandori Village in Hissar district of Haryana state. Pandit Jasraj was their uncle. They received their musical education primarily from their father, Pandit Pratap Narayan. They were taught guitar and piano by Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, of the Laxmikant–Pyarelal duo. Hindi film actresses Sulakshana Pandit and Vijayta Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Nadeem–Shravan
Nadeem–Shravan is an Indian composer duo in the Bollywood film industry of India. They derive their name from the first names of Nadeem Akhtar Saifi (born 6 August 1954) and Shravan Kumar Rathod (13 November 1954 – 22 April 2021). Nadeem–Shravan was one of the most successful Bollywood music directors of the 1990s until the early 2000s. They displayed a strong influence of Hindustani (classical / semi-classical) music in their compositions, and were the only composers during the 1990s and 2000s who relied heavily on three particular instruments: the bansuri, the sitar and the shehnai in almost all of their songs. By using these instruments in a modern way without disconnecting them from their original value, their contribution is unique compared to some rising music directors evolving a new music style beginning in the mid-1990s. They are considered one of the most successful and greatest music composers in Hindi cinema history. Their breakthrough soundtrack album was ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Vishal–Shekhar
Vishal–Shekhar are an Indian music composition, production, singing, and songwriting duo consisting of Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani from Mumbai. Known predominantly for their work as music composers in Hindi cinema, Vishal–Shekhar have also recorded in Telugu, Tamil and Marathi with the likes of Akon, The Vamps, Imogen Heap and Diplo. They have been streamed over 3 billion times on YouTube, have had 72 number-one singles, and have been featured on over 350 film sound tracks. Their most popular soundtracks include '' Jhankaar Beats'' (2003), '' Dus'' (2005), '' Salaam Namaste'' (2005), '' Bluffmaster'' (2005), '' Om Shanti Om'' (2007), '' Tashan'' (2008), '' Bachna Ae Haseeno'' (2008), '' Dostana'' (2008), '' I Hate Luv Storys'' (2010), '' Anjaana Anjaani'' (2010), '' Tees Maar Khan'' (2010), '' Ra.One'' (2011), '' The Dirty Picture'' (2011), '' Student of the Year'' (2012), '' Chennai Express'' (2013), '' Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'' (2013), '' Hasee Toh Phasee'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
