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Holi playlist: Rang Barse to Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, Bollywood's odes to the festival of colours
From Mother India to Padmaavat, Firstpost looks back at memorable Holi songs in Bollywood films across the past seven decades.

Baaghi 2 song 'Mundiyan' could have been a nostalgic blast from the past, but for its lyrics
The song 'Mundiyan Te Bach Ke' of Punjabi MC — earlier part of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Boom — has now been revamped for the upcoming film Baaghi 2 featuring Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani in the lead roles.

Playlist: Sridevi's most memorable songs over the years, from 'Naino Me Sapna' to 'Navrai Majhi'
After Vyjayanthimala, Waheeda Rahman and Hema Malini, it was Sridevi who held the torch of dancing divas in Bollywood, high and bright.

Raid song 'Nit Khair Manga' featuring Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz is an upbeat reprise of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan classic
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's vocal texture in Raid song 'Nit Khair Manga' induces the correct amount of romance in the composition, much like the track 'Mere Rashke Qamar' from the 2017 film Baadshaho, which incidentally also featured Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz.

After Sultan row, Salman Khan reportedly removes Arijit Singh's song from Welcome to New York
After Salman Khan removed Arijit Singh's version of the song 'Jag Ghoomeya' from his 2016 blockbuster Sultan, it is now being reported that he got yet another song removed from the upcoming film Welcome to New York.

An offbeat Valentine's Day: Here's a playlist of Bollywood's most cringe-worthy love songs
On this Valentine's Day, here is Firstpost's playlist of Bollywood's worst love anthems of all time. Beware!

3 Storeys song Bas Tu Hai is a refreshing track with melodious vocals by Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi
'Bas Tu Hai', latest song from the upcoming film 3 Storeys, reminds of the upbeat, refreshing tracks of the 2007 film Life in a... Metro.

Raid song Sanu Ek Pal Chain, featuring Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz, celebrates Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's voice
Raid will see Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz together for the second time after the 2017 film Baadshaho.

Zayn Malik make his Bollywood debut with Hindi song; collaborates with AR Rahman for another track
Zayn Malik talks about his upcoming Bollywood Hindi track, collaboration with AR Rahman and how Bollywood has influenced him since childhood.

Baaghi 2 to feature revamped version of Madhuri Dixit song 'Ek Do Teen' picturised on Jacqueline Fernandez
Baaghi 2 will feature Jacqueline Fernandez stepping into Madhuri Dixit's dancing shoes grooving on a recreated version of the iconic song 'Ek Do Teen.'

On Jagjit Singh's 77th birth anniversary, a playlist of some of his evergreen ghazals in films
From 'Jhuki Jhuki Nazar' in Arth to 'Koi Fariyad' in Tum Bin: A look at Jagjit Singh's iconic ghazal songs in Bollywood over the years.

Welcome to New York song 'Ishtehaar' featuring Diljit, Sonakshi celebrates Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's magical voice
Welcome to New York song 'Ishtehaar' features both the actors — Dosanjh and Sinha — in an interplay of past and present. While the former reflects happy moments and fun time, the latter is melancholic.

The Spice Girls hint at working together in untitled project for the first time in six years
On 2 February, The Spice Girls got back together for the first time since 2012 and announced plans to explore 'incredible new opportunities' in the future.

Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus' morphed photos pasted all over Hollywood by street artist who claims he's tired of 'misogynistic lyrics'
The posters of Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus had the text 'Long live music' and '#WeAllKnew', the latter in reference to those who kept quiet about sexual assault allegations in the media.

Grammy Awards 2018: Celebrities show support to #TimesUp movement with white roses, speeches
The Grammy Awards red carpet too saw celebrities like Nick Jonas, Sam Smith, Sarah Silverman, Rita Ora, Cardi B and many more wore white roses as a show of support for Time's Up.

Grammy Awards 2018: Actress Carrie Fisher, singer Leonard Cohen receive posthumous honours
While Carrie Fisher won the Grammy for her narration of The Princess Diarist in the Best Spoken Word Album category, Leonard Cohen won Best Rock Performance for 'You Want It Darker'.

Grammy Awards 2018: Bruno Mars wins top honours, Kendrick Lamar dominates Rap category; see winners' list
At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Ed Sheeran and his album '÷' (Divide) win the Best Pop Solo Performance and the Best Pop Vocal Album awards respectively.

Black Panther: Kendrick Lamar to collaborate with The Weeknd for soundtrack of upcoming Marvel flick
Musicians Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd will be collaborating for the soundtrack of Black Panther after their last joint venture 'Sidewalks' for The Weeknd's latest album Starboy.

Grammy Awards 2018 faces cash crunch of $6-8 mn ahead of its 60th show to be held in New York on 28 January
The 2018's Grammy Awards — the first in New York since 2003 — to be held on Sunday (28 January) at Madison Square Garden, is the culmination of a two-year effort.

From Padmaavat to Khamoshi: What defines Sanjay Leela Bhansali's brand of film music?
Padmaavat marks the fourth film in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's career as director-cum-music director after Guzaarish, Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani.

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety song 'Chhote Chhote Peg' features Yo Yo Honey Singh's weakest rap to date
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety's song seems like the chhote chhote pegs of the bitter medicine that haunted our childhood.

Maari 2: Dhanush's upcoming film to feature song voiced by music composer Ilaiyaraja
In the 2015 film Maari, Dhanush played a dhoti-clad, moustache-twirling local rowdy and he was paired opposite Kajal Aggarwal.

Dolores O'Riordan dies at 46: James Corden, Liz Phair, Quest Love pay tribute to Irish singer
Dolores O'Riordan led the band, The Cranberries, to international success in the 1990s with singles including 'Linger' and 'Zombie'.

Padmaavat: After title change, Deepika Padukone's midriff to be reportedly covered in 'Ghoomar'
Padmaavat, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, is all set to hit the theatres on 25 January. The film's title had to be changed from Padmavati after surging protests across the country against the film.

Kaalakaandi music review: Quirky, inclusive and grey yet as short-lived as its protagonist
Kaalakaandi, by the virtue of its genre, seems to tread on the fine line between grimness and humour. The same goes for its music.

AR Rahman announced first brand ambassador of Sikkim; 'the state is visually, culturally beautiful' says Oscar winner
AR Rahman was honoured in Gangtok at the onset of 'The Red Panda Winter Carnival 2018', which aims at increasing the flow of tourists by promoting the state's bounty.

Agnyaathavaasi music review: Anirudh Ravichander weaves magic in Pawan Kalyan-Trivikram Srinivas’ film
Anirudh Ravichander makes his long awaited Telugu debut with Pawan Kalyan's Agnyaathavaasi, and even turns singer for three of the five songs.

Ed Sheeran's Divide was 2017's most popular album, reports Nielsen Music
Ed Sheeran’s blockbuster album, Divide, sold 2.764 million equivalent album units, which takes into account traditional album sales, downloads and streaming tracks.

Radha Vishwanathan, noted Carnatic vocalist and daughter of MS Subbulakshmi, passes away aged 83
Radha Vishwanathan had accompanied her mother MS Subbulakshmi, a Bharat Ratna award winner, during her concerts, including overseas events, for decades.

Padman song 'Hu Ba Hu' features Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor on a menstrual hygiene mission in rural India
Padman's song 'Hu Ba Hu' bears Amit Trivedi's musical signature from the get go.