Almost nine years ago Hemlata boarded the local train on her way to a musical evening. As she got off at the station, two street singers were welcoming the travellers with their musical skill. “They were singing so well that I remember standing there and just listening to them for a while,” recalls Hemlata.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Central Railway is gearing up to offer infotainment to suburban railway commuters by providing internet hotspots at various locations in Mumbai's local trains.
For most Indians who watched the broadcast on Doordarshan, the opening lines of Mile Sur Mera Tumhara,belted out by the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi continue to stand the test of time.
The tribal heritage of India remains obscure and underappreciated across all corners, and that is precisely what The Forgotten Songs Collective aims to change.
Born and raised in Mumbai, Falu has strong musical roots, receiving rigorous training in the Jaipur musical tradition and the Benaras style of Thumrie.
They were once boys from the 'naka' rapping about their beloved city. Today, Naezy and Divine are massive viral sensations with packed shows in India and abroad!
Seen dancing to his heart’s content after completing the Pune Half Marathon, 24-year-old Javed's undefeated spirit and strength shines through in the viral video!