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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Topic: Hindi music

Kishore Kumar is back and singing with Papon, Nikhita Gandhi and his son

‘We have used technology which allows us to isolate his voice from the music. We have not used generative AI,' says composer Shamir Tandon, creator of the show ‘Ek Aur Baar Kishore Kumar’.

Rasha Thadani has turned the tide on nepo babies. Fans declare her ‘a true heroine’

Rasha’s graceful moves and captivating expressions in Uyi Amma have won over fans, with some dubbing her 'Raveena + Katrina = Rasha.'

The grand musician — Naushad Ali gave Lata Mangeshkar her big break

In his early days, Naushad worked with several singers but once he felt that Lata Mangeshkar and Rafi were ready to deliver, he gave almost all solos and duets to them.

K.L. Saigal to Ilaiyaraaja—Nalin Shah knew them all. He was Hindi music’s master chronicler

Nalin Shah was Hindi film music industry's 'fact-checker'. His fortnightly column in Mid-Day changed how India saw the subject.

Gangubai Hangal championed tradition to excel in male-dominated world of Hindustani music

A woman from a socially backward community, classical musician Dr Gangubai Hangal became one of the greats of Hindustani classical music, writes her grandson on her 106th birth anniversary.

Lata Mangeshkar’s 15 rare gems that belong on her crown

For every Ajeeb daastaan hai yeh and Lag jaa gale, there are hundreds of Lata Mangeshkar songs that have disappeared into obscurity.

The history of independent India told through Bollywood songs

In Note by Note – The India Story 1947-2017, the authors weave an engaging narrative around history by picking one song from each year.

Mukesh: The untrained voice that made you wonder if your life was well-lived

The singer was Raj Kapoor's "voice" -- the man behind hits such as Mera joota hai Japani and Jeena yahan marna yahan.

From Aandhi to Slumdog Millionaire, Gulzar has given Hindi cinema something new always

Gulzar has brought a different dimension to Indian cinema, not just through his lyrics and dialogues, but also through a range of critically acclaimed films.

Favourite Mukesh songs contest: The winners and their picks

ThePrint has shortlisted five winners who sent their entries on the birth anniversary of singer Mukesh. Each get gifts worth Rs 5,000.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.