Five Questions: Hussain Haidry
The poet-lyricist-screenwriter on being political, lyrics writing in the age of remixes, and why Dard-e-Disco is a great song.
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30 Years of Nadeem-Shravan’s Saajan Soundtrack
As Saajan turns 30, here’s a good time to revisit the album: song after song, hit after hit.
Also known as M.M. Kreem
Kreem’s delayed public appearance feels both long overdue and a bit ironic considering he is no stranger to us, in a way even a part of us. The time is ripe for a look-back.
The Train Song In Indian Films: From RD Burman To AR Rahman
A lot has happened on the Indian train in the movies: births, deaths, fights, love, sex, jealousy, anger and on and on and on. Here, are some songs set on or around trains.
Rabindra Sangeet in Films: 10 Songs
The Tagore songbook is a gift that keeps giving. Naturally, the films have turned to it time and again
Pagglait Music Review
You may not love each and every track, but there’s no denying that this is an uncompromising labour of love.
15 Hindi Film Songs To Mend Your Broken Heart
From Ja Ja Bewafa to Ja Chudail, a playlist of breakup songs from Hindi cinema
The Best Hindi Film Scores From The Last 20 Years
From Black Friday to Black to Tumbbad, here’s a list of Hindi films that had memorable and innovative background scores
Song of the Day: ‘Aabaad Barbaad’ from Ludo
The first track from Anurag Basu and Pritam’s new film is an upbeat, happy song.
How Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar Gets His Soundtracks Right
From Shaitan to Taish, the carefully curated soundtrack has become a stand-out feature in Nambiar’s films. In an interview, the writer-director talks about his unique approach.
Benny Dayal's New Single Is a Satirical Take On The Music Industry
Dayal talks about why singers from his generation are getting less work and how analytics is ruining Hindi film music.
FC Song of the Day: ‘Forget Me Not’ from Cargo
The synth-pop number, composed by Sagar Desai, takes you back to the future
