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The best and worst of Bollywood item numbers

by Sound Box Team (April 3, 2013)

Having an item song in the film has become a norm in Bollywood. A trend in the industry since decades, Bollywood has come a long way since Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu from 1958′s Howrah Bridge to Laila from Shootout … READ MORE >>

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Sony Music inks three film deal with Dharma Productions

by Sound Box (February 27, 2013)

Making just the right moves, Sony Music has entered into a three film deal with Dharma Productions. The movies part of the deal includes Ungli, Gippy and Gori Tere Pyar Mein. Directed by Rensil D’silva, the music of Ungli is created … READ MORE >>

Posted in Main Story | Tagged ABCD, Agneepath, Barfi!, Dharma Productions, Gippy, Gori Tere Pyar Mein, Imraan Khan, jannat 2, Kai Po Che, Kareena Kapoor, Marketing Director, Murder 3, Rensil D'silva, Rowdy Rathore, Salim-Sulaiman, Sanujeet Bhujabal, Sony Music, Sony Music India, Student of the year, Ungli, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

Getting the vision right

by Ravi Jadhav (September 1, 2012)

how do you get your ex girlfriend back who works with you I basically used to work in an advertising agency, Draft FCB Ulka. I worked there for 12 years. I used to work on ad jingles back then and … READ MORE >>

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Disco Deewane unveiled across all platforms

by Sound Box (August 30, 2012)

Disco Deewane the song that grooved the 80’s is all set to take over the current era with a twist. The first single from the stable of Dharma production witnessed a worldwide premiere yesterday and was unveiled across multiple platforms … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Filmy Khabbar, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Alia Bhatt, Dharma production, Disco Deewane, FM radio, online media, Red Chillies Entertainment, Sidharth Malhotra, Social Media, Varun Dhawan, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

Student of the Year adapts the classic 'Disco Deewane'

by Sound Box (August 28, 2012)

Recreated by Vishal Shekhar and crooned by Sunidhi Chauhan, producer Karan Johar has adapted the cult hit Disco Deewane by Nazia Hassan for his forthcoming film Student of the Year. Today will be the world premiere of the song as … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Filmy Khabbar, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Alia Bhatt, Asian pop record, best-selling Asian pop record, Disco Deewane, Karan Johar, Nazia Hassan, Remo Fernandes, Siddharth Malhotra, South Asia, Student of the year, Sunidhi Chauhan, Varun Dhawan, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

GiMA Nominees: Film Music Category

by Sound Box (August 2, 2012)

BEST MUSIC ARRANGER & PROGRAMMER Arranger & Programmer Song Film Name Abhijit Nalani, Abhijit Vaghani Criminal Ra.One Abhijit Nalani, Giorgio Tuinfort Chammak Challo Ra.One A.R. Rahman Saadda Haq Rockstar Hyacinth D'Souza Subha Hone Na De Desi Boyz Shankar – Ehsaan … READ MORE >>

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Film category nominations announced for GiMA 2012

by Sound Box (August 2, 2012)

The 3rd Chevrolet Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) Awards yesterday announced its nominees in the film music category for its 3rd edition. An initiative by Wizcraft International Entertainment, GiMA is a pioneering effort to recognize Indian music, transcending genres in … READ MORE >>

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A Decade of Disco Deewanes

by Divya Naik (May 10, 2012)

Technically, it’s been more than a decade since the advent of EDM in India. Yet, a decade is just right to say that major developments have happened, making India a sweltering hub for big guns such as Fat Boy Slim … READ MORE >>

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Sony Music acquires rights for ‘Student of the year’

by Sound Box (May 3, 2012)

Sony Music acquires the rights of the much awaited romantic comedy of 2012, Student of the Year. Co-produced by Dharma Productions and Red Chilies Entertainment, the movie is a launch pad for debutants Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra. … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Label Moves, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Alia Bhatt, Composers, daughter Mahesh Bhatt, David Dhawan, Dharma Productions, Karan Johar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Marketing Director, October 2012, Red Chilies Entertainment, Release, Sanujeet Bhujabal, Siddharth Malhotra, Sony Music, Sony Music India, Student of the year, Varun Dhawan, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

Kahaani’s music launch takes place at Horniman Circle

by Sound Box (February 14, 2012)

The music launch of Kahaani starring Vidya Balan took place at the Kalaghoda Arts Festival 2012. Balan flagged off the event with a dhunuchi dance, often seen during the Durga Puja festival. It was followed by the song, Piya Tu … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Filmy Khabbar, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Aami shotti bolchi, Ekla cholo, Javed Bhashir, Kahaani, Kalaghoda Arts Festival 2012, Music Launch, Ooh La La, Piya Tu Kaahe Rootha Re, Rabindranath Tagore, Vidya Balan, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

Kalaghoda Arts Festival – Music Events

by Sound Box (February 3, 2012)

The Kalaghoda Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow, going on till the 12th of February 2012, Sunday. The festival has an array of music performances by Susheela Raman, Vishal-Shekhar, The Raghu Dixit Project, Jayteerth Mevundi, Niladri Kumar, among others. The events … READ MORE >>

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Best Bollywood albums in 2011

by Sound Box (January 22, 2012)

Mausam (T-Series) From among the clutter that Pritam delivered through 2011, Mausam easily stands out as the melody driven album. With numbers like Rabba Mein Toh, Ik Tu Hi by Hans Raj Hans and Mallo Malli, Mausam’s music delivered … READ MORE >>

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Vishal Dadlani collaborates with Imogen Heap

by Divya Naik (August 25, 2011)

The duo Vishal Shekhar have done it, yet again. After collaborating with Akon for the hit song ‘Chammak Challo’ from the film Ra. One, they are reported to having collaborated with the Grammy Award winning British singer and trip hop … READ MORE >>

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T-Series snaps up rights of The Dirty Picture, KKHH2, OUATIM2

by Sound Box (June 28, 2011)

Audio giant TSeries has picked up the audio rights of three of Balaji’s multi-starrers – The Dirty Picture, Kya Kool Hain Hum: 2 and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: 2. While The Dirty Picture is expected to release in … READ MORE >>

Posted in Filmy Khabbar | Tagged Akshay Kumar, Kya Kool Hain Hum: 2, Naseeruddin Shah, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: 2, Rajat Aroraa, T-Series, The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

“Indian melody and beats remain an intrinsic part of the Bollywood sound”

by sound box (April 14, 2011)

Munni Badnaam gave instant fame not just to Malaika Arora but also to the film’s composers, Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit. A slice of the fame even went to singer Mamta Sharma. But popular songs like Munni Badnaam, and … READ MORE >>

Posted in Interviews | Tagged Ajay Devgn, Bollywood, Emran Hashmi, Kalyanji-Anandji, Ken Ghosh's Chance Pe Dance, Pritam, Sajid-Wajid, Sandeep Shirodkar, Upon A Time in Mumbaai, Viju Shah, Vishal-Shekhar | 1 Comment

Tees Maar Khan

by Chiraag Sutar (December 19, 2010)

Music: Vishal-Shekhar Label: T-Series Sonu Nigam fans won’t be surprised with his talent of singing in a dozen different voices on the quirky title track of Tees Maar Khan. The industry and fans are largely aware of his unique abilities … READ MORE >>

Posted in Gig Reviews | Tagged Beedi Jailaile, Happy Ending, Munni Badnam, Sheila Ki Jawani, T-Series, tees maar khan, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

Bappa Lahiri to compose for Telugu Film

by Sound Box (November 21, 2010)

Bappa Lahiri, son of veteran composer Bappi Lahiri, has been roped in to compose a track for Nenu Naa Rakshasi. The film’s music is being scored by duo Vishal – Shekhar. Bappa Lahiri made his debut in Bollywood with Sanjay … READ MORE >>

Posted in Filmy Khabbar | Tagged Amol Rathod, Bappa Lahiri, Bappi Lahiri, Chintakayala Ravi, Dus Kahaniyaan, Ileana, Nenu Naa Rakshasi, Rana Daggubati, Telugu, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off

Break Ke Baad

by Chiraag Sutar (November 19, 2010)

Music: Vishal-Shekhar Label: T-Series Break Ke Baad is a Bollywood film, but its music comes from some of the best indie musicians in India. Singer Nikhil D’souza, for instance, who is suddenly being heard on Bollywood film tracks, in fact, … READ MORE >>

Posted in Gig Reviews | Tagged Bollywood, Break Ke Baad, deepika padukone, inran khan, nikhil D'souza, T-Series, Vishal-Shekhar | Comments Off