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As India woke up on the morning of 21 st   March 2018, people saw a very special Google Doodle. This time of the greatest shehnai player – Ustad Bismillah Khan. Without him the true Indian   playlists music   is incomplete On his 102nd birth anniversary, here’s a list of some facts about Ustadji, who made Shehnai mainstream. Embedded it in best evergreen Indian songs. And, made shehnai an instrument more than as a wedding playlists music On March 21, 1913, Bismillah Khan was born as Qamaruddin Khan in Dumraon, Bihar. Later, he got the name ‘’Bismillah’’ (meaning, ‘by the name of God’), as it was similar to his elder brother’s name ‘Shamsuddin’ In one of the rare and most revered moments in 1947, he performed at the Red Fort in Delhi. This is when the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru invited him on the eve of India’s first Independence Day. Not only in India, Khan even performed for international audience at Cannes Art Festival, Osaka Trad...

Last week we took a look at some of the amazing, lesser known facts about Indian Music. Continuing our journey, we will shed more light on some other unique aspects that will highlight the creative diversity of music in India. So, without further ado, here are things you didn’t know about Indian music (part 2) – Sharan Rani – First Woman Sarod Player Also known as ‘’ Sarod Rani ’’ or Sarod Queen, she represents another historic milestone in the Indian classical music landscape. (Credit: Amazon.com) India’s first Prime Minister,   Jawahar Lal Nehru called her a ‘’Cultural Ambassador’’ . Her performances at various shows around the globe created magic for the audience. This is due the fact that she was taught by maestros such as Ustad Allaudin Khan and Ustad Ali Akbar. The Government of India has included her in the prestigious ‘’Gems of India’’ league. She is one of the three women in this prestigious league along with MS Subbulakshmi and Lata Mang...

    Trailblazer, heartthrob, ultimate charmer. Newspapers and social networking websites are today filled with such adjectives for Bollywood’s most dashing superstar. Shashi Kapoor, who is now no longer with us. Shashi Kapoor has passed away at the age of 79, leaving behind an ageless body of work. Much underrated but always appreciated, the actor showed the world the power of silence and expressions. Today, Indian social networking sites and online music portals are looking at various aspects of the legend. We too shall. Shashi Kapoor from 60s till 80s delivered some amazing films with heart-stealing hindi songs. Remembering Shashi Kapoor with Top 5 Old Bollywood Songs Le Jayenge Le Jayenge   Long before it became a classic hindi song in Shahrukh Khan’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, this old hindi song was a sensational hit. Featuring in the movie, Chor Machaye Shor (1974) it is one of the most enjoyable tunes to dance to, at a wedding or...