Even before he could receive the Padma Shri award announced by the government on the eve of January 26, Dhrupadacharya Pandit Laxman Bhatt Tailang, passed away at 9 am on Saturday. Pandit Tailang breathed his last at the age of 93 at Durlabhji Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
He was undergoing treatment for pneumonia and other diseases for the last few days.
As per Pandit Tailang’s daughter, the famous Dhrupad singer of Rajasthan, Professor Madhu Bhatt Tailang, “Panditji was admitted to Durlabhji Hospital as his health was deteriorating for the last few days. During treatment, he breathed his last in the hospital at 9 am on Saturday.”
Pandit Tailang’s entire life was spent singing and he provided extensive music education to his son Ravi Shankar and daughters Shobha, Usha, Nisha, Madhu, Poonam and Aarti and made them proficient in different genres.
Besides being a music lecturer at Banasthali Vidyapith from 1950 to 1992 and Rajasthan Music Institute,...
He was undergoing treatment for pneumonia and other diseases for the last few days.
As per Pandit Tailang’s daughter, the famous Dhrupad singer of Rajasthan, Professor Madhu Bhatt Tailang, “Panditji was admitted to Durlabhji Hospital as his health was deteriorating for the last few days. During treatment, he breathed his last in the hospital at 9 am on Saturday.”
Pandit Tailang’s entire life was spent singing and he provided extensive music education to his son Ravi Shankar and daughters Shobha, Usha, Nisha, Madhu, Poonam and Aarti and made them proficient in different genres.
Besides being a music lecturer at Banasthali Vidyapith from 1950 to 1992 and Rajasthan Music Institute,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
George Harrison was not one of the artists featured on USA for Africa’s mega single “We Are the World.” Despite that, he paved the way for the song with his own music and actions. Here’s a look at a time when he took an influential moral stand.
George Harrison’s ‘Bangla Desh’ paved the way for USA for Africa’s ‘We Are the World’
In 1971, George released the song “Bangla Desh” to raise money for the victims and survivors of the Bangladesh Liberation War and the ensuing genocide. He used a pair of concerts called The Concert for Bangladesh to raise funds for the same causes. Financial Times reports “Bangla Desh” was the first charity single. Since the idea of a charity single is so simple, it’s surprising no one had released one before the 1970s.
“Bangla Desh” was far from the last song of its kind.
George Harrison’s ‘Bangla Desh’ paved the way for USA for Africa’s ‘We Are the World’
In 1971, George released the song “Bangla Desh” to raise money for the victims and survivors of the Bangladesh Liberation War and the ensuing genocide. He used a pair of concerts called The Concert for Bangladesh to raise funds for the same causes. Financial Times reports “Bangla Desh” was the first charity single. Since the idea of a charity single is so simple, it’s surprising no one had released one before the 1970s.
“Bangla Desh” was far from the last song of its kind.
- 2/7/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison was not one of the artists featured on USA for Africa’s mega single “We Are the World.” Despite that, he paved the way for the song with his own music and actions. Here’s a look at a time when he took an influential moral stand.
George Harrison’s ‘Bangla Desh’ paved the way for USA for Africa’s ‘We Are the Word’
In 1971, George released the song “Bangla Desh” to raise money for the victims and survivors of the Bangladesh Liberation War and the ensuing genocide. He used a pair of concerts called The Concert for Bangladesh to raise funds for the same causes. Financial Times reports “Bangla Desh” was the first charity single. Since the idea of a charity single is so simple, it’s surprising no one had released one before the 1970s.
“Bangla Desh” was far from the last song of its kind.
George Harrison’s ‘Bangla Desh’ paved the way for USA for Africa’s ‘We Are the Word’
In 1971, George released the song “Bangla Desh” to raise money for the victims and survivors of the Bangladesh Liberation War and the ensuing genocide. He used a pair of concerts called The Concert for Bangladesh to raise funds for the same causes. Financial Times reports “Bangla Desh” was the first charity single. Since the idea of a charity single is so simple, it’s surprising no one had released one before the 1970s.
“Bangla Desh” was far from the last song of its kind.
- 2/7/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The BBC is celebrating the art of the literary adaptation by screening a variety of classics on BBC Four. More details here.
The BBC is quite rightly celebrated for its rich history of book to screen adaptations, such as the iconic 1995 version of Jane Austen’a Pride And Prejudice to Cbbc’s hugely successful adaptation of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker series.
It has now put together a season of 14 adaptations from the BBC archive, some of which have rarely been seen since their original broadcast.
The dramas are:
The Great Gatsby
Toby Stephens, Mira Sorvino and Paul Rudd lead the cast in this 2000 BBC adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel on the American dream in the jazz age.
Small Island
Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ashley Walters star in this 2009 TV version of Andrea Levy’s novel focusing on the lives and...
The BBC is quite rightly celebrated for its rich history of book to screen adaptations, such as the iconic 1995 version of Jane Austen’a Pride And Prejudice to Cbbc’s hugely successful adaptation of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker series.
It has now put together a season of 14 adaptations from the BBC archive, some of which have rarely been seen since their original broadcast.
The dramas are:
The Great Gatsby
Toby Stephens, Mira Sorvino and Paul Rudd lead the cast in this 2000 BBC adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel on the American dream in the jazz age.
Small Island
Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ashley Walters star in this 2009 TV version of Andrea Levy’s novel focusing on the lives and...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The Beach Boys‘ Pet Sounds famously inspired The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The influence is most prominent in one of Sgt. Pepper‘s most chaotic songs. Paul McCartney and John Lennon both gave fans insight into the American artists who inspired Sgt. Pepper.
A song from The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ uses pet sounds like The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds includes … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it...
A song from The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ uses pet sounds like The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds includes … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it...
- 2/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds famously inspired The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The influence is most prominent in one of Sgt’ Pepper’s most chaotic songs. Paul McCartney and John Lennon both gave fans insight into the American artists who inspired Sgt. Pepper.
Pet Sounds is known for including … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it’s arguably one of the more experimental.
The Beatles partly recorded the album in character.
Pet Sounds is known for including … pet sounds. The song “Caroline, No” features barking dogs near the end of the track. The use of animal noises in the album was one of Brian Wilson’s most innovative moves. To this day, it inspires musicians to use unusual noises in their work.
One Sgt. Pepper track, “Good Morning Good Morning,” uses animal noises as well. They seem to represent how the song’s protagonists feel overwhelmed. “Good Morning Good Morning” isn’t one of the more acclaimed songs from Sgt. Pepper but it’s arguably one of the more experimental.
The Beatles partly recorded the album in character.
- 2/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Melanie, the chart-topping folk singer of “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” who performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969, died on Tuesday. She was 76.
Billy James, the singer’s rep, confirmed her death to Rolling Stone, but did not provide a cause of death. “We are heartbroken, but want to thank each and every one of you for the affection you have for our Mother, and to tell you that she loved all of you so much!,” the children of the singer born Melania Safka wrote in a statement.
Billy James, the singer’s rep, confirmed her death to Rolling Stone, but did not provide a cause of death. “We are heartbroken, but want to thank each and every one of you for the affection you have for our Mother, and to tell you that she loved all of you so much!,” the children of the singer born Melania Safka wrote in a statement.
- 1/24/2024
- by Daniel Kreps and Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Actor Kichcha Sudeepa on Monday unveiled the first look teaser of the highly anticipated film, ‘World of Ui’ starring Upendra, which delves into a global subject promising a thought-provoking cinematic experience.
The teaser launch which was held in Bengaluru, witnessed the presence of renowned producer Allu Arvind and Shiva Rajkumar.
Directed and conceived by Upendra, ‘World of Ui’ is an ambitious project that has been in the making since the mid-2000s.
Boasting a staggering budget of Rs 100 crore, this period action film is set to redefine the standards of entertainment.
The teaser showcases an entirely different visual world built for Ui by Upendra’s unimaginable direction described by insiders as nothing short of surrealistic.
Going with the intriguing tag line of the movie ‘This is not AI, this is Ui,’ the teaser offers a glimpse into the immersive and captivating universe created by the talented team behind the movie.
The teaser launch which was held in Bengaluru, witnessed the presence of renowned producer Allu Arvind and Shiva Rajkumar.
Directed and conceived by Upendra, ‘World of Ui’ is an ambitious project that has been in the making since the mid-2000s.
Boasting a staggering budget of Rs 100 crore, this period action film is set to redefine the standards of entertainment.
The teaser showcases an entirely different visual world built for Ui by Upendra’s unimaginable direction described by insiders as nothing short of surrealistic.
Going with the intriguing tag line of the movie ‘This is not AI, this is Ui,’ the teaser offers a glimpse into the immersive and captivating universe created by the talented team behind the movie.
- 1/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Superstar Kiccha Sudeep unveiled the first look of the highly anticipated film, ‘World of Ui’. Coinciding with a grand event held in Bangalore, the teaser was launched amongst eminent personalities including renowned producer Allu Arvind and Shiva Rajkumar. This big reveal was live-streamed on leading platforms, creating a global buzz.
Directed and conceived by the visionary Upendra, ‘World of Ui’ is an ambitious project that has been in the making since the mid-2000s. The storyline delves into a global subject promising a thought-provoking cinematic experience. Boasting a staggering budget of Rs 100 Crore, this period action film is set to redefine the standards of entertainment.
The teaser, which has left audiences eagerly anticipating the film’s release, showcases an entirely different visual world built for Ui built by Upendra’s unimaginable direction described by insiders as nothing short of surrealistic. Going with the intriguing tag line of the movie ‘This is not AI,...
Directed and conceived by the visionary Upendra, ‘World of Ui’ is an ambitious project that has been in the making since the mid-2000s. The storyline delves into a global subject promising a thought-provoking cinematic experience. Boasting a staggering budget of Rs 100 Crore, this period action film is set to redefine the standards of entertainment.
The teaser, which has left audiences eagerly anticipating the film’s release, showcases an entirely different visual world built for Ui built by Upendra’s unimaginable direction described by insiders as nothing short of surrealistic. Going with the intriguing tag line of the movie ‘This is not AI,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Clockwise from top left: Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (Emi); Stop Making Sense (Palm Pictures); Prince: Sign O The Times (Cineplex Odeon Films); Madonna: Truth Or Dare (DVD: Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment); Homecoming: A Film By Beyonce (Netflix); U2: Rattle And Hum (Paramount Pictures)Graphic: Libby...
- 10/12/2023
- by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
- avclub.com
Mumbai, Aug 6 (Ians) Star stand up comic Zakir Khan is the first Indian content creator to perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He revealed that his introduction to the Royal Albert Hall ensued through his listening sessions of Ghulam Ali and Late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
He will be debuting at the Royal Albert Hall on October 8, 2023 with his show Zakir Khan Live.
Commenting on the same, Zakir Khan who is one of the most relevant comedians from the South Asian market states: “My introduction to the Royal Albert Hall ensued through my listening sessions of Ghulam Ali and Lata Mangeshkar. I used to purchase cassettes of their live performances at the prestigious venue. But sometime in the year 2015, I stumbled upon a video of Adele’s live performance at the Royal Albert Hall and I was mesmerised by what I witnessed.
He added: “This is a blessing for...
He will be debuting at the Royal Albert Hall on October 8, 2023 with his show Zakir Khan Live.
Commenting on the same, Zakir Khan who is one of the most relevant comedians from the South Asian market states: “My introduction to the Royal Albert Hall ensued through my listening sessions of Ghulam Ali and Lata Mangeshkar. I used to purchase cassettes of their live performances at the prestigious venue. But sometime in the year 2015, I stumbled upon a video of Adele’s live performance at the Royal Albert Hall and I was mesmerised by what I witnessed.
He added: “This is a blessing for...
- 8/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Jimmy Page and George Harrison were two of the most famous guitar players ever, but few music fans would confuse them. Page’s blistering solos, folk- and blues-based style, and layered riffs as Led Zeppelin’s lone guitarist stood in contrast to George’s more pop-oriented style. Yet they both enjoyed The Black Crowes’ music and shared a passion for Eastern music. Page bragged about owning a sitar before George, though Zep’s founder admitted Harrison played it much better.
Jimmy Page bragged about owning a sitar before George Harrison but admitted The Beatles’ guitarist played it better
Harrison and The Beatles went to India in early 1968, but he had already used a sitar on several Fab Four songs. He played the instrument on “Norwegian Wood (“This Bird Has Flown),” “Love You To,” and “Within You Without You.”
Still, George wasn’t the only English guitarist interested in Eastern sounds.
Jimmy Page bragged about owning a sitar before George Harrison but admitted The Beatles’ guitarist played it better
Harrison and The Beatles went to India in early 1968, but he had already used a sitar on several Fab Four songs. He played the instrument on “Norwegian Wood (“This Bird Has Flown),” “Love You To,” and “Within You Without You.”
Still, George wasn’t the only English guitarist interested in Eastern sounds.
- 6/24/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
TollywoodPawan Kalyan has temporarily moved to Mangalagiri in order to lead the election campaigns of the Jana Sena Party. Directors and producers working with actor-politician Pawan Kalyan announced that they will shoot films around Mangalagiri, Vijayawada and Guntur, given that the actor has shifted his base temporarily to Andhra Pradesh for the election campaign. On Monday, June 12, director Harish Shankar, producers Y Ravi Shankar, Vivek Kuchibotla, Am Ratnam, and Dvv Danayya met the actor-politician at the Jana Sena Party (Jsp) headquarters in Mangalagiri before they made the announcement. The Jsp chief is currently based in Mangalagiri, and will be touring several districts as part of the Varahi Yatra, which will commence from Wednesday. Producer Bvsn Prasad who was among those who met Pawan Kalyan at his office in Mangalagiri on Tuesday, joined the Jsp. “This is the first time that we have come here. We have been shooting in Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
First song from megastar Chiranjeevi’s highly anticipated movie ‘Bhola Shankar’ was released by the makers on Sunday, and it took the social media by storm. With tagline ‘Bhola mania’, the first single was released by Devi Sri Prasad. The music composer and singer tweeted that it’s an honour for him to launch the song.
“Wishing this song by my dear brother Sagar Mahati to take everyone by storm. Thammudu…Just Do Kummudu,” tweeted Devi Sri Prasad.
Chiranjeevi also took to Twitter to thank Devi Sri Prasad. “Hope the song does Double The Kummudu,” wrote the megastar.
Mahati Swara Sagar has composed the music for the song in which Chiranjeevi is seen doing some of his trademark dance moves with stylish looks. The actor is seen sitting on the bonnet of a jeep, swinging a keychain with the index finger of his right hand.
Within a couple of hours,...
“Wishing this song by my dear brother Sagar Mahati to take everyone by storm. Thammudu…Just Do Kummudu,” tweeted Devi Sri Prasad.
Chiranjeevi also took to Twitter to thank Devi Sri Prasad. “Hope the song does Double The Kummudu,” wrote the megastar.
Mahati Swara Sagar has composed the music for the song in which Chiranjeevi is seen doing some of his trademark dance moves with stylish looks. The actor is seen sitting on the bonnet of a jeep, swinging a keychain with the index finger of his right hand.
Within a couple of hours,...
- 6/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, May 23 (Ians) Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addressed a high-level seminar held at the European Parliament in Brussels over mental health issues.
This was organized by the World Forum for Ethics in Business, to find solutions to and discuss the ubiquitous mental health impact of growing global challenges of polarization, social unrest and violence, economic and political uncertainties, and climate change, according to an official release on Tuesday.
The seminar found takers with over 200 participants in attendance including mental health experts, stakeholders, academicians and policy makers and members of European Parliament. Ravi Shankar brought to their attention the fact that conventional methods used to address mental health issues worldwide can be given an added boost by making ayurveda, meditation and breathing a part of it.
Taking the conversation around mental health much deeper, Ravi Shankar, spoke about the incredible benefits of powerful breathing techniques in mental health disorders.
This was organized by the World Forum for Ethics in Business, to find solutions to and discuss the ubiquitous mental health impact of growing global challenges of polarization, social unrest and violence, economic and political uncertainties, and climate change, according to an official release on Tuesday.
The seminar found takers with over 200 participants in attendance including mental health experts, stakeholders, academicians and policy makers and members of European Parliament. Ravi Shankar brought to their attention the fact that conventional methods used to address mental health issues worldwide can be given an added boost by making ayurveda, meditation and breathing a part of it.
Taking the conversation around mental health much deeper, Ravi Shankar, spoke about the incredible benefits of powerful breathing techniques in mental health disorders.
- 5/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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Some of The Beatles’ songs and The Rolling Stones’ songs inspired a Rob Zombie song. Zombie revealed why he loves The Beatles’ The White Album. He compared The White Album to his own work. Rob Zombie | Jason Merritt / Staff
The Beatles‘ songs are pretty different from Rob Zombie songs. Despite this, Zombie said The Beatles introduced him to sounds he incorporated into his music. In addition, Zombie once put out a macabre Beatles cover with fellow shock-rock star Marilyn Manson.
Some of The Beatles’ songs paved the way for a Rob Zombie song that uses the sitar
During a 2021 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Zombie noted there was a sitar on his song “Get Loose.” He was asked if he was interested in Eastern music on its own terms, or if he just liked the way The Beatles and The Rolling Stones incorporated Eastern sounds. Zombie said The Beatles...
Some of The Beatles’ songs and The Rolling Stones’ songs inspired a Rob Zombie song. Zombie revealed why he loves The Beatles’ The White Album. He compared The White Album to his own work. Rob Zombie | Jason Merritt / Staff
The Beatles‘ songs are pretty different from Rob Zombie songs. Despite this, Zombie said The Beatles introduced him to sounds he incorporated into his music. In addition, Zombie once put out a macabre Beatles cover with fellow shock-rock star Marilyn Manson.
Some of The Beatles’ songs paved the way for a Rob Zombie song that uses the sitar
During a 2021 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Zombie noted there was a sitar on his song “Get Loose.” He was asked if he was interested in Eastern music on its own terms, or if he just liked the way The Beatles and The Rolling Stones incorporated Eastern sounds. Zombie said The Beatles...
- 5/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison wasn’t afraid of revealing the vulnerabilities and flaws in his music. In 1974, his marriage to Pattie Boyd was unraveling, and he struggled with alcoholism and drugs. While Harrison didn’t speak about this time often, he did write a song that expressed what he went through during this period.
George Harrison said ‘Simply Shady’ represents his life during his ‘bender’ George Harrison | Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Pattie Boyd and George Harrison married in 1966. Boyd experienced Beatlemania’s highs and lows and the band’s eventual downfall. She left Harrison in 1974, but the pair didn’t officially divorce until 1977. She then married Harrison’s friend, Eric Clapton, in 1979.
After Harrison and Boyd’s marriage unraveled in 1974, the former Beatle was in a dark place where he dealt with drinking and drug use. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Harrison admitted he went on a “bender” after he split from Boyd,...
George Harrison said ‘Simply Shady’ represents his life during his ‘bender’ George Harrison | Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Pattie Boyd and George Harrison married in 1966. Boyd experienced Beatlemania’s highs and lows and the band’s eventual downfall. She left Harrison in 1974, but the pair didn’t officially divorce until 1977. She then married Harrison’s friend, Eric Clapton, in 1979.
After Harrison and Boyd’s marriage unraveled in 1974, the former Beatle was in a dark place where he dealt with drinking and drug use. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Harrison admitted he went on a “bender” after he split from Boyd,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
George Harrison used a sitar on a song from The Beatles’ Rubber Soul. He said the sitar wasn’t good. A famous sitar played had mixed feelings on the song in question. The Beatles near a window | Icon and Image / Contributor
George Harrison took issue with an instrument he used in a song from The Beatles’ Rubber Soul. In addition, Indian musician Ravi Shankar had mixed feelings about the song. Despite these opinions, Rubber Soul became a big hit in the United States and the United Kingdom.
George Harrison disliked a sitar he used in a song on The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters includes an interview with George and Shankar from 1997. In it, George discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).” He said the Fab Four were open to taking influence from a variety of sources at the time,...
George Harrison used a sitar on a song from The Beatles’ Rubber Soul. He said the sitar wasn’t good. A famous sitar played had mixed feelings on the song in question. The Beatles near a window | Icon and Image / Contributor
George Harrison took issue with an instrument he used in a song from The Beatles’ Rubber Soul. In addition, Indian musician Ravi Shankar had mixed feelings about the song. Despite these opinions, Rubber Soul became a big hit in the United States and the United Kingdom.
George Harrison disliked a sitar he used in a song on The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters includes an interview with George and Shankar from 1997. In it, George discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).” He said the Fab Four were open to taking influence from a variety of sources at the time,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1971, George Harrison put on the Concert for Bangladesh, and Ringo Starr was the only former Beatle to perform. Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney worried about the optics of performing with former bandmates and declined to join the event. Starr admitted that Harrison also had these concerns; because of this, he said Harrison didn’t expressly invite him. Regardless, Starr showed up to perform.
Ringo Starr and George Harrison | Cummings Archives/Redferns The Concert for Bangladesh was one of the first concerts of its kind
In 1971, Harrison and Ravi Shankar hosted two benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden to fund relief efforts for refugees from the Bangladesh Liberation War. He welcomed a number of musicians, including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston.
"Overnight, everybody knew the name of Bangladesh all over the world. Because it came out in all the newspapers everywhere. So it had a tremendous value to it.
Ringo Starr and George Harrison | Cummings Archives/Redferns The Concert for Bangladesh was one of the first concerts of its kind
In 1971, Harrison and Ravi Shankar hosted two benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden to fund relief efforts for refugees from the Bangladesh Liberation War. He welcomed a number of musicians, including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston.
"Overnight, everybody knew the name of Bangladesh all over the world. Because it came out in all the newspapers everywhere. So it had a tremendous value to it.
- 4/20/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The quiet Beatle didn’t like performing much. After touring the world throughout Beatlemania, George had had enough. However, he loved it when he got to play with a band or with his friends. Here is a list of George Harrison‘s best on-stage collaborations.
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Dave Hogan/Getty Images Delaney and Bonnie/Eric Clapton
In 1969, George watched Eric Clapton and husband and wife duo Delaney and Bonnie perform in Bristol. The act invited George to join the tour, and he agreed. He played the next night. It was his first stage performance since The Beatles’ final concert in 1966. According to Beatles Bible, George appeared for five of the tour’s six dates, playing two shows each night.
George told Timothy White at Musician Magazine that performing with the duo influenced his slide guitar work, which he’d just begun to play. Delaney gave George a...
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Dave Hogan/Getty Images Delaney and Bonnie/Eric Clapton
In 1969, George watched Eric Clapton and husband and wife duo Delaney and Bonnie perform in Bristol. The act invited George to join the tour, and he agreed. He played the next night. It was his first stage performance since The Beatles’ final concert in 1966. According to Beatles Bible, George appeared for five of the tour’s six dates, playing two shows each night.
George told Timothy White at Musician Magazine that performing with the duo influenced his slide guitar work, which he’d just begun to play. Delaney gave George a...
- 4/10/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles were masters of the rock n’ roll genre. While they could create songs that sounded different from each other, they mostly stayed in the realm of rock, where they were comfortable. However, a few times, The Beatles branched out into other genres, creating a new sound that advanced rock even further.
‘Love You To’ The Beatles | Fox Photos/Getty Images
On the set of 1965’s Help!, George Harrison became fascinated by the sitar and began fiddling with the Indian instrument. He first used the instrument on “Norwegian Wood”, but that song still remained closer to the classic Beatles sound with a bit of influence from Bob Dylan. “Love You To” from 1966’s Revolver was the first Beatles song to fully embrace Indian culture and the spiritual nature of its music.
Harrison, who was learning the sitar from sitarist Ravi Shankar, almost entirely orchestrated the track. The only help...
‘Love You To’ The Beatles | Fox Photos/Getty Images
On the set of 1965’s Help!, George Harrison became fascinated by the sitar and began fiddling with the Indian instrument. He first used the instrument on “Norwegian Wood”, but that song still remained closer to the classic Beatles sound with a bit of influence from Bob Dylan. “Love You To” from 1966’s Revolver was the first Beatles song to fully embrace Indian culture and the spiritual nature of its music.
Harrison, who was learning the sitar from sitarist Ravi Shankar, almost entirely orchestrated the track. The only help...
- 4/10/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Outside of Lennon-McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr formed their own songwriting partnership in The Beatles. They continued working together for decades after the band’s split. They trusted each other as musicians and knew exactly what they’d get when they asked each other to appear in songs. Here are 10 of the best collaborations between George and Ringo, in and out of the recording studio.
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images 10. ‘Octopus’s Garden’
Ringo wrote “Octopus’s Garden” after sailing one day in 1968. He ordered fish and chips, and they accidentally gave him squid. Ringo’s feelings about the tensions between The Beatles are expressed in the lyrics like, “I’d like to be under the sea.” He wanted to be anywhere else but in the recording studio with them. However, he did let George help him throughout the songwriting process.
9. ‘Here Comes the Sun...
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images 10. ‘Octopus’s Garden’
Ringo wrote “Octopus’s Garden” after sailing one day in 1968. He ordered fish and chips, and they accidentally gave him squid. Ringo’s feelings about the tensions between The Beatles are expressed in the lyrics like, “I’d like to be under the sea.” He wanted to be anywhere else but in the recording studio with them. However, he did let George help him throughout the songwriting process.
9. ‘Here Comes the Sun...
- 4/8/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of the music festival, and a number of documentaries have captured the spirit of these events. Some of the biggest bands at the time played festivals, and documentarians immortalized their sets and the atmosphere — both jubilant and dangerous — that characterized the performances. Here are seven of the best documentaries to watch about music festivals.
Jimi Hendrix | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images ‘Woodstock’
Woodstock was the defining music festival of the century, and the 1970 film Woodstock captures its spirit. Even viewers who weren’t yet alive during the three-day festival in Woodstock, New York, will walk away with a sense of what it was like to attend. It features performances by artists like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joan Baez, The Who, Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix.
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Jimi Hendrix | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images ‘Woodstock’
Woodstock was the defining music festival of the century, and the 1970 film Woodstock captures its spirit. Even viewers who weren’t yet alive during the three-day festival in Woodstock, New York, will walk away with a sense of what it was like to attend. It features performances by artists like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joan Baez, The Who, Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix.
Thelma Schoonmaker and Martin Scorsese editing the 'Woodstock' documentary in 1969. pic.twitter.com/E5WPO6NCPd
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- 4/7/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison was best known for his guitar skills, but he also developed an interest in the sitar. The Beatle began fiddling around with the instrument while on the set of Help! In 1965. Soon, the instrument made its way onto a Beatles record. The instrument isn’t present in many of the band’s songs, but it did make repeat appearances. Here is every song that features George Harrison on the sitar.
‘Norwegian Wood’ George Harrison and Ravi Shankar | Bettmann / Contributor
“Norwegian Wood” is the first song featuring George Harrison playing the sitar. John Lennon wrote the 1965 Rubber Soul track, which is a Bob Dylan-influenced track with a blend of Indian music. Harrison bought the sitar he used for this song at a shop in Oxford Street called Indiacraft. Lennon suggested he use the instrument in the song, but it took Harrison a few tries before he could get the melody right.
‘Norwegian Wood’ George Harrison and Ravi Shankar | Bettmann / Contributor
“Norwegian Wood” is the first song featuring George Harrison playing the sitar. John Lennon wrote the 1965 Rubber Soul track, which is a Bob Dylan-influenced track with a blend of Indian music. Harrison bought the sitar he used for this song at a shop in Oxford Street called Indiacraft. Lennon suggested he use the instrument in the song, but it took Harrison a few tries before he could get the melody right.
- 4/4/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison made many close friends in the music industry. The Beatles guitarist had close relationships with Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan, found inspiration from Ravi Shankar, thought Led Zeppelin was incredible, and continued working with Ringo Starr when the Fab Four broke up. Yet the youngest Beatle wasn’t all about peace and love. Here are four musicians George hated, including one artist he worked with in the 1980s.
George Harrison | Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty Images 1. George Harrison hated Neil Young’s singing
The so-called quiet Beatle’s restrained demeanor hid a sharp wit and opinionated personality. George Harrison was painfully honest at times, so he didn’t hide his hatred for Neil Young and his music. And honestly, his complaint about Young’s music is one many other music fans share.
During a 1992 recording session with Live Aid organizer Bob Geldof (via YouTube), George lays into Young,...
George Harrison | Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty Images 1. George Harrison hated Neil Young’s singing
The so-called quiet Beatle’s restrained demeanor hid a sharp wit and opinionated personality. George Harrison was painfully honest at times, so he didn’t hide his hatred for Neil Young and his music. And honestly, his complaint about Young’s music is one many other music fans share.
During a 1992 recording session with Live Aid organizer Bob Geldof (via YouTube), George lays into Young,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a book Ravi Shankar gave him. The quote featured a provocative quote about God. “My Sweet Lord” became a hit twice in the United Kingdom. George Harrison | Gab Archive / Contributor
George Harrison‘s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a quote from a famous historical figure. The quote was about humanity’s relationship with God. In addition, the quote helped convince George to abandon Christianity and convert to Hinduism.
George Harrison said a book about a famous Indian swami inspired ‘My Sweet Lord’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1987. In it, George said he had a difficult time connecting with Christianity. He felt some Christians were trying to “cash in” on the popularity of Jesus.
“This gets to why I wrote ‘My Sweet Lord,’ because after going to India, I wanted...
George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a book Ravi Shankar gave him. The quote featured a provocative quote about God. “My Sweet Lord” became a hit twice in the United Kingdom. George Harrison | Gab Archive / Contributor
George Harrison‘s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a quote from a famous historical figure. The quote was about humanity’s relationship with God. In addition, the quote helped convince George to abandon Christianity and convert to Hinduism.
George Harrison said a book about a famous Indian swami inspired ‘My Sweet Lord’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1987. In it, George said he had a difficult time connecting with Christianity. He felt some Christians were trying to “cash in” on the popularity of Jesus.
“This gets to why I wrote ‘My Sweet Lord,’ because after going to India, I wanted...
- 4/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles‘ songs took inspiration from numerous genres, including reggae, psychedelic rock, vaudeville, and children’s music. In addition, they took quite a bit of inspiration from Indian classical music. Here’s a look at five of the best Fab Four song influenced by Indian music.
The Beatles’ George Harrison with Ravi Shankar | Bettmann / Contributor 5. ‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’
The South Asian sounds in “Baby, You’re a Rich Man” might be easy to miss upon first listen, but they’re part of the track. The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features an interview from 1980. In it, John was asked about “Baby, You’re a Rich Man.”
“That’s a combination of two separate pieces, Paul’s and mine, put together and forced into one song,” he said. “One half was all mine. ‘How does it feel to...
The Beatles’ George Harrison with Ravi Shankar | Bettmann / Contributor 5. ‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’
The South Asian sounds in “Baby, You’re a Rich Man” might be easy to miss upon first listen, but they’re part of the track. The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features an interview from 1980. In it, John was asked about “Baby, You’re a Rich Man.”
“That’s a combination of two separate pieces, Paul’s and mine, put together and forced into one song,” he said. “One half was all mine. ‘How does it feel to...
- 3/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison’s contributions to The Beatles were limited to his guitar playing, but when he could shine, he created many of the band’s most unique sounds and experimental tracks. One of Harrison’s most famous Beatles songs was based on a “30 or 40 minutes” piece by Ravi Shankar and had to be condensed dramatically.
George Harrison discovered an interest in the sitar while filming ‘Help!’ with The Beatles George Harrison and Ravi Shankar | Central Press/Getty Images
During the 1960s, Harrison developed a passion for Indian classical music. He learned how to play the sitar and first incorporated it in a Beatles song on “Norwegian Wood” from 1965’s Rubber Soul.
In a 1992 interview with Billboard, Harrison said he was first exposed to the sitar while filming a scene for the movie Help!. There were Indian musicians in the background of a scene, and the singer-songwriter was captivated by the sound.
George Harrison discovered an interest in the sitar while filming ‘Help!’ with The Beatles George Harrison and Ravi Shankar | Central Press/Getty Images
During the 1960s, Harrison developed a passion for Indian classical music. He learned how to play the sitar and first incorporated it in a Beatles song on “Norwegian Wood” from 1965’s Rubber Soul.
In a 1992 interview with Billboard, Harrison said he was first exposed to the sitar while filming a scene for the movie Help!. There were Indian musicians in the background of a scene, and the singer-songwriter was captivated by the sound.
- 3/19/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Oscars 2023This year India basks in the spotlight with three Academy Award nominations – ‘Naatu Naatu’ from Rrr for Best Song; All That Breathes for Best Documentary Feature Film, and The Elephant Whisperers for Best Documentary Short Film.Youtube/ScreengrabAs the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gears up to announce the recipients of its honours this year at the 95th edition of the Oscars on March 12, Indian cinema enthusiasts look forward in anticipation of an elusive Oscar coming home. The year 2009 saw the ‘Mozart of Madras’, Ar Rahman, bag an Oscar for Best Original Score for the Danny Boyle directorial Slumdog Millionaire, which won eight Academy Awards. Slumdog Millionaire also got Resul Pookutti the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, while lyricist Gulzar and Ar Rahman jointly won the award for the Best Original Song (‘Jai Ho’), taking India’s count for the movie to three. This year has brought...
- 3/12/2023
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
New Delhi, Feb 23 (Ians) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puruskar) for the year 2019, 2020 and 2021.
In her address on the occasion, the President said that the civilisation showcases the material achievements of a nation but intangible heritage is revealed through its culture.
“Culture is the real identity of a country. India’s unique performing arts have kept our incredible culture alive for centuries. Our arts and artists are the carriers of our rich cultural heritage. ‘Unity in diversity’ is the biggest feature of our cultural traditions,” she said.
The President said that in our tradition, art is a spiritual practice, a medium of the search for truth, a medium of prayer and worship, and a medium of public welfare. Collective exuberance and unity also find expression through dance and music. Art binds the linguistic diversity and regional characteristics in one thread.
In her address on the occasion, the President said that the civilisation showcases the material achievements of a nation but intangible heritage is revealed through its culture.
“Culture is the real identity of a country. India’s unique performing arts have kept our incredible culture alive for centuries. Our arts and artists are the carriers of our rich cultural heritage. ‘Unity in diversity’ is the biggest feature of our cultural traditions,” she said.
The President said that in our tradition, art is a spiritual practice, a medium of the search for truth, a medium of prayer and worship, and a medium of public welfare. Collective exuberance and unity also find expression through dance and music. Art binds the linguistic diversity and regional characteristics in one thread.
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
George Harrison said the press tainted the word “guru.” They and their readers didn’t understand spirituality. However, it didn’t help that there were some posers in all religious communities.
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, and the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | C. Maher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images George Harrison had many gurus in his life
A couple of things catapulted George into spirituality. First, he took LSD, which opened his mind to God-consciousness. Next, he heard Ravi Shankar’s music. Then, he met Shankar and started learning about Indian music and reading spiritual texts.
Once George started learning more, he didn’t look back. Shankar taught him that God is sound and that if he played the right notes, he’d connect with the almighty. He became George’s musical guru, but he was also instrumental in the Beatle’s spiritual journey.
Then, in the late 1960s,...
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, and the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | C. Maher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images George Harrison had many gurus in his life
A couple of things catapulted George into spirituality. First, he took LSD, which opened his mind to God-consciousness. Next, he heard Ravi Shankar’s music. Then, he met Shankar and started learning about Indian music and reading spiritual texts.
Once George started learning more, he didn’t look back. Shankar taught him that God is sound and that if he played the right notes, he’d connect with the almighty. He became George’s musical guru, but he was also instrumental in the Beatle’s spiritual journey.
Then, in the late 1960s,...
- 2/20/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
David Crosby was friends with George Harrison, and he also helped change the trajectory of his music career and life. He gave Harrison a Ravi Shankar album. Harrison and Shankar would go on to have a fruitful musical and spiritual relationship. Crosby didn’t realize the importance of this at the time, but Harrison told him that he made a significant impact on his life with his gift.
George Harrison and David Crosby | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Robert Altman/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images David Crosby said he was better friends with George Harrison than any other Beatle
Crosby liked all of the Beatles, but he explained that he was closest with Harrison.
“I was friends with George Harrison. He was the Beatle who I was closest to,” Crosby told Goldmine in 2022. “I was friends with all of them and I am still friends with Paul and Ringo, but I was closest with George.
George Harrison and David Crosby | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Robert Altman/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images David Crosby said he was better friends with George Harrison than any other Beatle
Crosby liked all of the Beatles, but he explained that he was closest with Harrison.
“I was friends with George Harrison. He was the Beatle who I was closest to,” Crosby told Goldmine in 2022. “I was friends with all of them and I am still friends with Paul and Ringo, but I was closest with George.
- 2/13/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison loved talking to people and revealed that it took a long time for anyone to bore him. The former Beatle enjoyed hearing people’s stories and perspectives, especially if they had interesting opinions about religion.
George Harrison talking to David Puttnam | Dave Hogan/Getty Images George Harrison said he loved talking to people
In a November 1964 issue of The Beatles Book Monthly (per Beatles Interviews), George interviewed himself. He asked the questions he thought reporters missed, including if he made friends easily.
George replied that he was “extremely” interested in people. “I think I make an easy target for folk who like to talk about themselves,” he added. “It takes a long time for them to bore me because I enjoy listening to new ideas and different opinions. That’s what life is for– to find out fresh things and learn new facts.”
George asked himself if his...
George Harrison talking to David Puttnam | Dave Hogan/Getty Images George Harrison said he loved talking to people
In a November 1964 issue of The Beatles Book Monthly (per Beatles Interviews), George interviewed himself. He asked the questions he thought reporters missed, including if he made friends easily.
George replied that he was “extremely” interested in people. “I think I make an easy target for folk who like to talk about themselves,” he added. “It takes a long time for them to bore me because I enjoy listening to new ideas and different opinions. That’s what life is for– to find out fresh things and learn new facts.”
George asked himself if his...
- 2/10/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison liked “highbrow” music, but that doesn’t mean he was more musical than his fellow Beatles. The guitarist admitted many times that he should’ve practiced more.
John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney of The Beatles | Keystone Features/Getty Images George said he liked ‘highbrow’ music but wasn’t sure if he was more musical than the other Beatles
The guitarist interviewed himself in a November 1964 issue of The Beatles Book Monthly (per Beatles Interviews). George asked the questions he thought reporters missed, including if he thought he was the most musical out of The Beatles.
George replied that it depends. He explained that some people have said he is only because he admitted to liking Segovia’s guitar playing, “and they think that’s all very highbrow and musical.”
George believed he loved his guitar more than the others loved theirs. For John Lennon and Paul McCartney,...
John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney of The Beatles | Keystone Features/Getty Images George said he liked ‘highbrow’ music but wasn’t sure if he was more musical than the other Beatles
The guitarist interviewed himself in a November 1964 issue of The Beatles Book Monthly (per Beatles Interviews). George asked the questions he thought reporters missed, including if he thought he was the most musical out of The Beatles.
George replied that it depends. He explained that some people have said he is only because he admitted to liking Segovia’s guitar playing, “and they think that’s all very highbrow and musical.”
George believed he loved his guitar more than the others loved theirs. For John Lennon and Paul McCartney,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Veteran Urdu poet Bashir Badr once shared a “secret”. He said: “I have one enemy — his name is Jagjit. Whatever is mine (poetry), people think it is his (when he sings it). That is why I never introduced him to my wife.”
It was an oblique tribute to Jagjit Singh, whose mellifluous voice imbued pure magic in whatever form of verse — classical to popular to religious to folk — he rendered.
In the course of his decades-long musical journey, Jagjit Singh, who was born on this day (February 8) in 1941, endeared himself to generations of music lovers in India and became Indian music’s best-known figure globally after Pandit Ravi Shankar. This was a far cry from his first public appearance — as an uncredited extra in a Rajendra Kumar film.
Amid all this, he gave a new lease of life to ghazal, which he transformed from a preserve of largely upper-class connoisseurs...
It was an oblique tribute to Jagjit Singh, whose mellifluous voice imbued pure magic in whatever form of verse — classical to popular to religious to folk — he rendered.
In the course of his decades-long musical journey, Jagjit Singh, who was born on this day (February 8) in 1941, endeared himself to generations of music lovers in India and became Indian music’s best-known figure globally after Pandit Ravi Shankar. This was a far cry from his first public appearance — as an uncredited extra in a Rajendra Kumar film.
Amid all this, he gave a new lease of life to ghazal, which he transformed from a preserve of largely upper-class connoisseurs...
- 2/8/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Bob Dylan and George Harrison built a strong friendship that saw the two writing and performing songs together. One song written by Dylan was recorded by both himself and Harrison on separate projects in different arrangements. The two later played the song together in a rare performance that is hard to find.
Bob Dylan wrote ‘If Not For You’ for his wife George Harrison and Bob Dylan | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
“If Not For You” is a song from Dylan’s 1970 album New Morning. Dylan wrote the track as a love song for his first wife, Sara Dylan. It was part of a series of tracks Dylan wrote about his commitment to family and life’s simple pleasures. Dylan commented on the track in the 1980s, saying it came off as “kind of folky.”
“It seemed simple enough, sort of Tex-Mex,” Dylan said. “I would never explore all the...
Bob Dylan wrote ‘If Not For You’ for his wife George Harrison and Bob Dylan | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
“If Not For You” is a song from Dylan’s 1970 album New Morning. Dylan wrote the track as a love song for his first wife, Sara Dylan. It was part of a series of tracks Dylan wrote about his commitment to family and life’s simple pleasures. Dylan commented on the track in the 1980s, saying it came off as “kind of folky.”
“It seemed simple enough, sort of Tex-Mex,” Dylan said. “I would never explore all the...
- 2/1/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Indian filmmaker Dr. Bijukumar Damodaran has completed post-production on his latest work, Malayalam-language film “Adrishya Jalakangal” (“Invisible Windows”).
The film is headlined by Tovino Thomas, star of Netflix superhero film “Minnal Murali,” Nimisha Sajayan (“The Great Indian Kitchen”) and Indrans (“Home”). It explores events that occur when a window into a metaphysical realm that exists beyond human reality opens for an individual. The music is by two-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej.
Damodaran, known popularly as Dr. Biju, is well-known on the Indian and international film festival circuit. His films have been honored at India’s National Film Awards thrice. International accolades include “Veyilmarangal” winning one of the top awards at Shanghai and “Painting Life” (2018) the Critics’ Award at Oporto.
“Adrishya Jalakangal” is produced by Ellanar Films (upcoming immigrant drama “Minimum”), Mythri Movie Makers (producers of one of the biggest 2021 Indian hits “Pushpa”) and Tovino Thomas Productions.
“ ‘Adrishya Jalakangal’ is an...
The film is headlined by Tovino Thomas, star of Netflix superhero film “Minnal Murali,” Nimisha Sajayan (“The Great Indian Kitchen”) and Indrans (“Home”). It explores events that occur when a window into a metaphysical realm that exists beyond human reality opens for an individual. The music is by two-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej.
Damodaran, known popularly as Dr. Biju, is well-known on the Indian and international film festival circuit. His films have been honored at India’s National Film Awards thrice. International accolades include “Veyilmarangal” winning one of the top awards at Shanghai and “Painting Life” (2018) the Critics’ Award at Oporto.
“Adrishya Jalakangal” is produced by Ellanar Films (upcoming immigrant drama “Minimum”), Mythri Movie Makers (producers of one of the biggest 2021 Indian hits “Pushpa”) and Tovino Thomas Productions.
“ ‘Adrishya Jalakangal’ is an...
- 12/27/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
ControversyTeams of I-t officials conducted simultaneous searches at the houses and offices of the top executives of the firm in Hyderabad since Monday morning.IANSTwitter/MythriMovieMakersIncome Tax department officials on Monday, December 12, carried out searches at the premises of Mythri Movie Makers, a leading Telugu film production house. Teams of I-t officials were conducting simultaneous searches at the houses and offices of the top executives of the firm in Hyderabad since Monday morning. The officials were reportedly checking the records of the production company to ascertain if the company paid tax on its income. Searches were carried out at 15 locations including the houses of the producers, Yelamanchili Ravi Shankar and Naveen Erneni. The I-t officials are said to be focussing on the financial transactions of the firm, in view of complaints of alleged tax evasion. The searches were conducted on the day when Mythri Movie Makers began shooting for Pushpa: The Rule,...
- 12/12/2022
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Filmmaker Sally Potter discusses a few of her favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Orlando (1992)
Look At Me (2022)
The Roads Not Taken (2020)
Singin’ In The Rain (1952) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
On The Town (1949)
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1954) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Whisky Galore! (1949) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
8 ½ (1963) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)
Jules and Jim (1962) – Michael Peyser’s trailer commentary
Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) – Charlie Largent’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Persona (1966)
On The Waterfront (1954) – John Badham’s trailer commentary
Sweet Smell Of Success (1957)
Citizen Kane (1941) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
The Third Man (1949) – George Hickenlooper’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Come And See (1985) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
The Cranes Are...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Orlando (1992)
Look At Me (2022)
The Roads Not Taken (2020)
Singin’ In The Rain (1952) – John Landis’s trailer commentary
On The Town (1949)
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1954) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Whisky Galore! (1949) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
8 ½ (1963) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)
Jules and Jim (1962) – Michael Peyser’s trailer commentary
Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) – Charlie Largent’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Persona (1966)
On The Waterfront (1954) – John Badham’s trailer commentary
Sweet Smell Of Success (1957)
Citizen Kane (1941) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
The Third Man (1949) – George Hickenlooper’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Come And See (1985) – Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
The Cranes Are...
- 11/8/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Acclaimed sitar player, composer and Grammy-nominee Anoushka Shankar, who is the daughter of sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar, is returning to India after 2 years for a three-city tour in support of her new music releases in December.
The tour will start on December 11 at Good Shepherd Auditorium in Bengaluru, followed by Shanmukhananda Auditorium in Mumbai on December 16 and culminating at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi on December 18. It will see the 7-time Grammy-nominated artiste presenting ‘The Anoushka Shankar Project’ which she has been performing live since 2007.
Anoushka will be seen navigating through experimental and exciting new sonic vistas throughout her performance and presenting an invigorating perspective on Indian classical music.
Elaborating on the India tour and her new music releases, Anoushka Shankar shared, “I’m beyond excited to finally return to India to perform after such a long gap. I feel I’m in a different place musically and creatively now,...
The tour will start on December 11 at Good Shepherd Auditorium in Bengaluru, followed by Shanmukhananda Auditorium in Mumbai on December 16 and culminating at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi on December 18. It will see the 7-time Grammy-nominated artiste presenting ‘The Anoushka Shankar Project’ which she has been performing live since 2007.
Anoushka will be seen navigating through experimental and exciting new sonic vistas throughout her performance and presenting an invigorating perspective on Indian classical music.
Elaborating on the India tour and her new music releases, Anoushka Shankar shared, “I’m beyond excited to finally return to India to perform after such a long gap. I feel I’m in a different place musically and creatively now,...
- 10/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Few records have been as successful as Norah Jones’s 2002 release “Come Away with Me.” The jazz-influenced record was a hot seller, certified diamond in the United States after just three years. Among its many accolades, it won Album of the Year at the 45th Grammy Awards, winning all of its other nominations while at it. This year is the 20th anniversary of the album’s release, so let’s dive into Grammys history to retrace its path to victory and the competition that might almost have stopped it.
SEEBillie Eilish surprises fans with new music: ‘These songs mean so much to me’ [Listen]
“Come Away With Me” was Jones’s first album. As the daughter of Ravi Shankar, one of the most renowned Indian composers of the past century, Jones had music in her DNA, and this release proved her musical prowess. The album was a sleeper hit, first debuting...
SEEBillie Eilish surprises fans with new music: ‘These songs mean so much to me’ [Listen]
“Come Away With Me” was Jones’s first album. As the daughter of Ravi Shankar, one of the most renowned Indian composers of the past century, Jones had music in her DNA, and this release proved her musical prowess. The album was a sleeper hit, first debuting...
- 7/23/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
TollywoodMadhavan is acting with Naga Chaitanya in this Telugu film.Digital Native Madhavan_DN.jpgDigital NativeActor Madhavan undoubtedly has a huge fan following with a major chunk of it being women. The handsome star, though not seen much in the Telugu film circuit with direct Telugu movies, has managed to attract the attention of film buffs with the dubbed versions of his films. His fans in Tollywood are now eagerly waiting for the release of his upcoming film, Savyasachi in which he is sharing screen space with Naga Chaitanya. The film has been written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Savyasachi has Naga Chaitanya in the lead role with Nidhi Agarwal as the female lead. The star cast has R Madhavan playing a pivotal role along with Dishita Sehgal. M. M. Keeravani is composing the tunes for this flick with J Yuvaraj cranking the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao roped in for editing. The film is produced by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, and Mohan Cherukuri (Cvm) under the banner Mythri Movie Makers. Reports are that the shooting of this film with Madhavan has been wrapped up and the team will continue shooting the rest of the portions. The makers of Savyasachi are planning to release it on March 8th next year, say sources. Maddy, who was last seen in a cameo in Om Shanti some years ago, will be seen in a major role in a Telugu film for the first time in his career. On completing the schedule, Madhavan had tweeted, “Schedule Wrap on the sets of #SavyaSachi .. what an Awesome super sweet team..(sic).” Fresh from the success of Vikram Vedha, Madhavan is busy with Savyasachi in Telugu and Chanda Mama Door Ke in Hindi. A talented actor, he has always remained choosy about his scripts and is never in a hurry to sign up films. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/18/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
TollywoodMadhavan is acting with Naga Chaitanya in this Telugu film.Digital Native Madhavan_DN.jpgDigital NativeActor Madhavan undoubtedly has a huge fan following with a major chunk of it being women. The handsome star, though not seen much in the Telugu film circuit with direct Telugu movies, has managed to attract the attention of film buffs with the dubbed versions of his films. His fans in Tollywood are now eagerly waiting for the release of his upcoming film, Savyasachi in which he is sharing screen space with Naga Chaitanya. The film has been written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Savyasachi has Naga Chaitanya in the lead role with Nidhi Agarwal as the female lead. The star cast has R Madhavan playing a pivotal role along with Dishita Sehgal. M. M. Keeravani is composing the tunes for this flick with J Yuvaraj cranking the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao roped in for editing. The film is produced by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, and Mohan Cherukuri (Cvm) under the banner Mythri Movie Makers. Reports are that the shooting of this film with Madhavan has been wrapped up and the team will continue shooting the rest of the portions. The makers of Savyasachi are planning to release it on March 8th next year, say sources. Maddy, who was last seen in a cameo in Om Shanti some years ago, will be seen in a major role in a Telugu film for the first time in his career. On completing the schedule, Madhavan had tweeted, “Schedule Wrap on the sets of #SavyaSachi .. what an Awesome super sweet team..(sic).” Fresh from the success of Vikram Vedha, Madhavan is busy with Savyasachi in Telugu and Chanda Mama Door Ke in Hindi. A talented actor, he has always remained choosy about his scripts and is never in a hurry to sign up films. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/18/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Criterion lavishes a major upgrade to its older box set celebrating the first major rock concert event, the ‘California Dreamin’ idyll that some say marked the beginning of the Summer of Love. Get ready to hear and see some history-making performances from Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and The Who. Plus two more features and a bundle of ‘extra’ music sets . . . including Tiny Tim.
The Complete Monterey Pop Festival
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 167
1968 / Color / 1:33 flat / 79 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date December 12, 2017 / 69.95
Cinematography: James Desmond, Barry Feinstein, Richard Leacock, Albert Maysles, Roger Murphy, D.A. Pennebaker
Film Editor: Nina Schulman
Original Music: The Animals, The Association, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Byrds, Canned Heat, Country Joe and the Fish, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Al Kooper, Hugh Masekela, Jefferson Airplane, The Mamas and the Papas, Laura Nyro, Otis Redding, The Quicksilver Messenger Service,...
The Complete Monterey Pop Festival
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 167
1968 / Color / 1:33 flat / 79 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date December 12, 2017 / 69.95
Cinematography: James Desmond, Barry Feinstein, Richard Leacock, Albert Maysles, Roger Murphy, D.A. Pennebaker
Film Editor: Nina Schulman
Original Music: The Animals, The Association, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Byrds, Canned Heat, Country Joe and the Fish, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Al Kooper, Hugh Masekela, Jefferson Airplane, The Mamas and the Papas, Laura Nyro, Otis Redding, The Quicksilver Messenger Service,...
- 12/9/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
The British Council and the British Film Institute (BFI) have announced that, following the 61st BFI London Film Festival world premiere of the restored Shiraz: A Romance of India, screening at the Barbican on 14 October the film will tour four Indian cities as part of the UK/India 2017 Year of Culture. Shiraz: A Romance of India will tour to four Indian cities, following the restoration world premiere as the BFI London Film Festival Archive Gala with specially-commissioned live film score performed by multi Grammy® -nominated composer & musician Anoushka Shankar.
A world leader in film restoration, the BFI holds the original negative material of Shiraz in the Archive. Franz Osten’s sumptuous Indian silent classic has been meticulously remastered by the conservation team at the BFI National Archive. Screening at the BFI Lff as the Archive Gala, the film will then visit Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai in India from 1 November to 5 November,...
A world leader in film restoration, the BFI holds the original negative material of Shiraz in the Archive. Franz Osten’s sumptuous Indian silent classic has been meticulously remastered by the conservation team at the BFI National Archive. Screening at the BFI Lff as the Archive Gala, the film will then visit Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai in India from 1 November to 5 November,...
- 10/24/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
The Criterion Collection has unveiled its holiday slate, with “Election” leading the list of titles being released this December. Joining Alexander Payne’s classic in the Collection are a new digital transfer of Barbet Schroeder’s documentary “General Idi Amin Dada: A Self-Portrait,” “The Complete Monterey Pop Festival,” and the previously announced “100 Years of Olympic Films 1912-2012.” More information — and, just as importantly, cover art — below:
Read More:Criterion Collection Announces November Titles, Including Seminal Lesbian Drama ‘Desert Hearts’ and ‘The Philadelphia Story’
“Election”
“Perky, overachieving Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) gets on the nerves of history teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) to begin with, but after she launches her campaign for high-school president and his personal life starts to fall apart, things spiral out of control. In Alexander Payne’s satire ‘Election,’ the teacher becomes unhealthily obsessed with cutting his student down to size, covertly backing a spoiler candidate to...
Read More:Criterion Collection Announces November Titles, Including Seminal Lesbian Drama ‘Desert Hearts’ and ‘The Philadelphia Story’
“Election”
“Perky, overachieving Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) gets on the nerves of history teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) to begin with, but after she launches her campaign for high-school president and his personal life starts to fall apart, things spiral out of control. In Alexander Payne’s satire ‘Election,’ the teacher becomes unhealthily obsessed with cutting his student down to size, covertly backing a spoiler candidate to...
- 9/15/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
A straw poll of the average music fan on what the biggest British albums of all time are is likely to consist of: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd; (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis; probably 21 by Adele; maybe Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits; Queen’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1, perhaps; but most definitely, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles. The latter of these has reached the grand old age of fifty, and so in way of celebration has been remastered and re-released in a sparkly new boxed set, which also includes a plethora of alternative recordings, outtakes and interviews, over four CDs and two DVDs and 100 minutes of extra footage. Imagine the 1995 release of The Beatles era defining anthology series, but focused purely on 1967. The release is also supported by a feature length documentary, directed by long time Beatles fan Alan G. Parker...
- 6/6/2017
- by Tom Webb
- The Cultural Post
Sporting Icon, Sachin Tendulkar to be honoured with prestigious Fellowship Award at The Asian Awards
Sachin Tendulkar at The Asian Awards 2010
The Asian Awards is proud to be honouring one of the world’s greatest sportsmen, Sachin Tendulkar, with the prestigious Fellowship Award. The accolade is presented to global icons who have excelled and made significant strides and contributions in their respective careers. Previous honourees include music legend, Ravi Shankar, Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley and one of the most prolific actors of all time, Jackie Chan.
Sachin Tendulkar is, without a doubt, the greatest cricketer to come out of India, the most prolific run-maker and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, earning him the nickname, Master Blaster. Outside of sport, Tendulkar’s philanthropic efforts are widely recognised. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award and in 2014 Sachin Tendulkar received India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, the youngest ever person to receive the accolade.
In the...
The Asian Awards is proud to be honouring one of the world’s greatest sportsmen, Sachin Tendulkar, with the prestigious Fellowship Award. The accolade is presented to global icons who have excelled and made significant strides and contributions in their respective careers. Previous honourees include music legend, Ravi Shankar, Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley and one of the most prolific actors of all time, Jackie Chan.
Sachin Tendulkar is, without a doubt, the greatest cricketer to come out of India, the most prolific run-maker and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, earning him the nickname, Master Blaster. Outside of sport, Tendulkar’s philanthropic efforts are widely recognised. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award and in 2014 Sachin Tendulkar received India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, the youngest ever person to receive the accolade.
In the...
- 4/28/2017
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Norah Jones chronicled a tale of musical dreams and disappointments with her gorgeous cover of Neil Young's "Don't Be Denied" on The Late Late Show With James Corden Monday.
Jones flips Young's ragged, autobiographical tune into a shuffling piano ballad about a woman from a broken home who finds solace in music and eventually hollowness in success. Jones delivers the song's aching final verse with a brutal delicacy as her band swoops in with stunning harmonies: "She's a pauper in a naked disguise/ Millionaire through a businessman's eyes/ Oh...
Jones flips Young's ragged, autobiographical tune into a shuffling piano ballad about a woman from a broken home who finds solace in music and eventually hollowness in success. Jones delivers the song's aching final verse with a brutal delicacy as her band swoops in with stunning harmonies: "She's a pauper in a naked disguise/ Millionaire through a businessman's eyes/ Oh...
- 10/25/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Line-up includes projects from Geetu Mohandas, Mostofa S. Farooki and Haobam Paban Kumar, along with the event’s first ever animation projects.
India’s National Film Development Corp (Nfdc) has unveiled the 18 projects selected for the Co-production Market at this year’s Film Bazaar, including new works from Geetu Mohandas, Mostofa S. Farooki [pictured] and Haobam Paban Kumar.
Mohandas, whose first feature Liar’s Dice screened at Sundance and won six international awards, is bringing her new project Insha’allah to Film Bazaar, with Jar Pictures attached as producer. Farooki, whose credits as director include Television and Ant Story, is producing fellow Bangladeshi director Abu Shahed Emon’s A Foolish Man.
Manipuri filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar, whose debut Lady Of The Lake premieres in New Currents at Busan this week, is again working with Oli Pictures on Joseph’s Son.
The Film Bazaar line-up also includes the event’s first two animation projects –Soumitra Ranade’s Kabuliwala, to be...
India’s National Film Development Corp (Nfdc) has unveiled the 18 projects selected for the Co-production Market at this year’s Film Bazaar, including new works from Geetu Mohandas, Mostofa S. Farooki [pictured] and Haobam Paban Kumar.
Mohandas, whose first feature Liar’s Dice screened at Sundance and won six international awards, is bringing her new project Insha’allah to Film Bazaar, with Jar Pictures attached as producer. Farooki, whose credits as director include Television and Ant Story, is producing fellow Bangladeshi director Abu Shahed Emon’s A Foolish Man.
Manipuri filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar, whose debut Lady Of The Lake premieres in New Currents at Busan this week, is again working with Oli Pictures on Joseph’s Son.
The Film Bazaar line-up also includes the event’s first two animation projects –Soumitra Ranade’s Kabuliwala, to be...
- 10/4/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
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