First Published Jul 18, 2022, 11:40 PM IST
Renowned ghazal-film playback singer Bhupinder Singh passes away. He died in a hospital in Mumbai due to covid and abdominal ailments. He was 82 years old. (Bhupinder Singh) passed away today at 7.45 pm.
Born in Amritsar, Bhupinder Singh started his professional career with Akashvani. Bhupinder Singh also worked with Delhi Doordarshan Centre. Bhupinder Singh enters the world of Hindi cinema through music director Madan Mohan. In 1962, Madan Mohan invited Bhupinder Singh to Mumbai when he happened to hear him playing the guitar at a party. The song ‘Hoke Majboor’ from the film ‘Haqiqat’ was given an opportunity to sing along with Mohammad Rafi, Talat Mahmood and Manna Dey. Khayyam gave Bhupinder Singh the solo song ‘Rut Jawan Jawan’ from the film ‘Aakhri Khat’. Step by step, Bhupinder Singh was growing. Bhupinder Singh has many hit songs like ‘Nam Gum Jayega’, ‘Dil Doondta Hai Phir Wahi’, ‘Ek Akela Is Shehar Mem’. He has released notable ghazal albums with his wife Mithali.
The Cholas were misrepresented; ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ legal tangle
‘Ponniyin Selvan’, directed by Mani Ratnam, is a much awaited film by South Indian cinema lovers. The film is based on the famous historical novel by the legendary writer Kalki. The teaser of the film which was released a few days ago was well received. ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ is in trouble after the release of the teaser. The lawyer has sent a notice to Mani Ratnam and actor Vikram, accusing them of misrepresenting the Chola kings.
The petition was filed by a lawyer named Selvam. Aditya Karikalan, the Chola king, did not wear tilakakuri on his forehead. But this character, played by Vikram, is a Tilak man. Selvam said in the petition that such additions would give the people a false impression of the Chola kings.
He also demands that a special screening be held before the theatrical release to see if the film has distorted history. But neither the director nor Vikram came to the scene with an explanation in the notice. The first part of ‘Ponniyin Selva’ will be released on 30th September 2022.
Amazon Prime has already acquired the OTT rights of the film. The streaming rights were sold for 125 crores. Streaming on Amazon will start after the theatrical release. The film has a large cast of stars. Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Rahman, Prabhu, Sarath Kumar, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Lal, Vikram Prabhu, Parthipan, Babu Antony, Ashwin Kakumanu, Riaz Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Shobhita Dulipala, Jayachitra and other actors are present in the film. AR Rahman is the music director. Cinematography by Ravi Varman. Art direction is by Thota Dharani and Wasim Khan. Editing by Sreekar Prasad, Action Choreography by Shyam Kaushal, Dance Direction by Brinda and Costume Design by Eka Lakhani.
Srinath Bhasi with another cool song, the promo song of ‘Chatambi’
Last Updated Jul 18, 2022, 11:40 PM IST