Nochiketa Mohanty

When ABBA inspired RD & Other Composer Giants Of Bollywood

Every 70s & 80s born with some inclination for western music has a special place in their hearts for the…

December 8, 2019

Did You Know Hrithik Roshan Made His Dance Debut in 1980? Here’s More About Child Star Hrithik

The audience is raving about actor Hrithik Roshan’s dance moves in the songs “Ghungroo Tut Gaye” and “Jai Jai Shiv…

December 1, 2019

When Beatles Inspired Bollywood Legends Shankar Jaikishan

The Beatles have inspired many singers and composers across the globe and even hold The Guinness Book record for the…

November 24, 2019

‘Sikandars’ Of Bollywood Music Began Their Journey With This Album

Although grossly neglected by the Filmfare, Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit (composing as Jatin-Lalit) remain the most-admired composer duo of…

November 17, 2019

Pancham’s Martian Inspiration, ‘Katra Katra’ To ‘Aa Dekhen Zara’

R.D. Burman (Pancham) was often influenced by Western, Latin, Oriental and Arabic music, and was known to carry cassettes from…

November 10, 2019

When One S D Burman’s Composition Inspired Composers For Four Decades

The notes of Thandi Hawayen Lehra Ke Aaye composed for the movie "Naujawan" by legendary composer S D Burman in…

November 3, 2019

Kumar Sanu: The Melody Of His Voice Lingers On

This weekly series on the singers of the 90s will be incomplete without a mention of the name that ruled…

October 27, 2019

Anuradha Paudwal: When She Replaced The Monopoly

As promised in the previous episode of this series, this article will continue its ode to Anuradha Paudwal who relinquished…

October 20, 2019

Anuradha Paudwal: Struggles & Success Of Bollywood Melody Queen

In continuing with its series, Odisha Bytes pays an ode to another singing legend of Bollywood, Anuradha Paudwal, who exited…

October 13, 2019

Udit Narayan: A Rough Ride To Pinnacle Of Success

As a continuation to the series from previous week, we will be paying an ode to another legend of Bollywood…

October 6, 2019