The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is rolling out an extensive tribute program to honor the 100th birth anniversaries of four Indian cinema legends: actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, director ...

Just like there’s more to Cuban music than The Buena Vista Social Club, there is more to Bollywood cinema than Slum Dog Millionaire. My friend Jesus Naranjo, a music industry veteran, Latin music ...

Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer and one of the most popular singers of the Hindi film industry. Rafi was notable for his voice and versatility; his songs ...

A Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar was a legendary singer in the Hindi film industry, captivating audiences with her remarkable songs throughout her career. One of her memorable tracks was a ...

Bollywood music has found its way into Hollywood films. Indian songs appear in movies like Ghost World and Inside Man. These tracks build cultural bridges. They introduce Western audiences to India's ...

Javed Akhtar expressed his regret at never collaborating with Mohammed Rafi, despite being in the film industry during the singer's prime. Akhtar, then a scriptwriter with Salim-Javed, admired Rafi's ...