Anand Bakshi

For decades, Kashmir served as Bollywood's romantic backdrop, with films like 'Kashmir Ki Kali' and 'Junglee' showcasing its beauty. Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Dal Lake became synonymous with love stories, captivating audiences through picturesque landscapes and musical serenades. However, militancy in the late 1980s led to a decline, shifting Bollywood's focus elsewhere, leaving a void unmatched by other locations.

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has committed to reviving cinema with fresh, novel stories through Mukta Arts, focusing on dedicated directors and deep writers. He aims to redefine the cinematic experience. Ghai also discussed the integral role of music in his films, revealing his unique approach to integrating music into storytelling on the podcast "Game Changers."

Neena Gupta emphasizes that remaking the iconic 'Choli Ke Peeche' from Khal Nayak should be approached with caution, as its original essence and impact can't be replicated. The song, known for Madhuri Dixit's performance and its bold lyrics, remains a timeless classic despite earlier controversies. Gupta asserts the song is perfect as is and should remain untouched.

Actor Parzan Dastur, who essayed the role of the kid in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', has made an appearance in the latest brand film for Bollywood superstar's IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.

The upcoming film Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai will see some unused works of the late lyricist Anand Bakshi in its soundtrack.

Usually it is the singers who are serenaded at various tributes organised across the country, but it was refreshing to see Nagpur singers pay rich tribute to legendary lyricist Anand Bakshi

Marking its 25th anniversary, 'Taal' stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor. Director Subhash Ghai shared how musician A.R. Rahman and lyricist Anand Bakshi overcame language barriers to collaborate on the film's music. Their partnership began with the song 'Kariye Na'. The movie will be re-released in theaters on September 27.

Lyricist Irshad Kamil reflects on his journey from a Chandigarh journalist to a prominent name in the Hindi film industry, highlighting his creative process. His recent hits include songs from 'Skyforce' and 'Chhaava'. Kamil continues to emphasize the importance of deeply understanding characters and settings in his work.

Ghai is heartbroken guys. Anand Bakshi (whom he consider as the soul of his music) is no more. "It's be a great personal tragedy for me. I can't describe in words what I have lost," he said. Not many know that Subhash and Bakshi shared a special bonding.

MUMBAI: Renowned Hindi film lyricist Anand Bakshi died here on Saturday following prolonged illness.

The biggest hits songs of Hindi cinema were written by the lyricist par excellence - Anand Bakshi. Unlike the other great lyricists of Bollywood like Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Shakeel Badayuni, Javed Akhtar, Bakshi was predominantly a film lyricist who understood the dynamics of a film song better than any other major lyric writer of Hindi cinema.

Director Aditya Datt is the grandson of legendary Indian poet and lyricist Anand Bakshi and on the occasion of his birth anniversary, his proud grandson remembered him with a special tweet...

Anand Bakshi is celebrated for his unparalleled talent in creating countless timeless songs. Even after his passing, his lyrical legacy continues to resonate in the hearts of millions throughout India.

MUMBAI: Anand Bakshi, a lyricist and one of the greatest contributors to Indian music, passed away on March 30, 2002. The great man gave music meaning, be it the early releases such as /Aradhana, Kati Patang, or music that catered to the present generation of films like Darr, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Taal, Mohabbatein and Yaadein.

The black and white picture has Yash Johar sharing the frame with Raj Kapoor, Sadhana, Anand Bakshi, RK Nayyar, Rajendra Kumar and others.

Talking to ETimes, Aditya says, "I was very young then, I guess 14 or 15. The everlasting memory I have about that film's making with my grandfather was Yashji and Adi sir just leaving our house while I was entering it."

In Bhubaneswar to perform at a concert, Kavita Krishnamurthy opens up to TOI about her life, career, new album and more

Singer Kumar Sanu opened up regarding Lalit Pandit's statement that he and lyricist Anand Bakshi are not given credit for ‘Tujhe Dekha To’.

29 years later, lyricist Anand Bakshi’s son discovers a note he preserved till his death. It was Ghai's token of appreciation for his hit song in Karma

Lalit Pandit expressed disappointment over Kumar Sanu's lack of acknowledgment for the contributions of lyricist Anand Bakshi and composers Jatin-Lalit in the success of the iconic song 'Tujhe Dekha To' from DDLJ.

The artiste who stole Aradhana’s hit song walks free as American bench says the record label had no copyright...

Shweta Pandit was in school, Grade 8, when she recorded the songs of the multi-starrer musical, ‘Mohabbatein’, way back in 1999.

The eminent qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Indian poet and lyricist Anand Bakshi are revered as esteemed musical artists.

Irshad Kamil, 42, is simple, sensitive with very high self-esteem. He is a man of commitment and a man who has no qualms in acknowledging the work of his contemporaries that he loves, given the highly competitive nature of the business.

Lata Mangeshkar celebrates her 82nd birthday today on September 28, 2011.

Music composer Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, of Laxmikant-Pyarelal fame, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, not only as a celebration of his musical prowess, but also in acknowledgment of his role in defining the golden era of Hindi film music.

A song of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was rejected 24 times

Anil Sharma's 2001 magnum opus Gadar - Ek Prem Katha is set to release once again, tomorrow (June 9). The movie, a love story set against the backdrop of partition, starred Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in lead roles