Tag: Lyricist News
From Gulzar to Javed Akhtar: Lyricists call out vulgarity in today’s music
Amaal Mallik exposes the harsh economics of Bollywood music: “‘Sooraj Dooba hai’ earned Rs. 60–70 crores, I got almost nothing”
Goongoonalo launches 100 original songs; over 100 celebs gather to support the artist-led movement, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan grace the event
Javed Akhtar to take legal action against makers of a fake video showing him embracing Islam: “I won’t let it slide”
Trivia Tunes: This single Akshay Kumar song was written by as many as 4 lyricists!
Javed Akhtar on Shubhanshu Shukla taking his song ‘Yun Hi Chala Chal Rahi’ from Swades to space, “What can I say? I am deeply moved”
KK Death Anniversary: Manoj Muntashir recalls his first song recording with the late singer, “He kept cracking sharp, intelligent jokes that had everyone in splits”
Animal, Mismatcahed lyricist Raj Shekhar claims he hasn’t received credit for 30 songs; says, “We write with such passion and hard work”
Manoj Muntashir on writing ‘Maaye’ for Sky Force out of homesickness, “I had gone to Dubai for a show, I was missing my country a lot”
Pushpa 2 lyricist and singer Raqueeb Alam overwhelmed by the response to the songs of Allu Arjun starrer; says, “It’s incredibly rewarding to see the album trending and receiving so much love”
Dhanush’s Son Yatra enters Tamil film industry as lyricist with father’s 3rd directorial, Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam