Legendary Music Director of Bollywood Passes away

Famous music director of Bollywood O.P. Nayyar is not more today. This benevolent figure of Bollywood died today after got a heart attack. He was the king of Bollywood in the 1050’s and 1060’s. He first came into lime light through the movie "Mr and Mrs 55" and "CID." This respected music director made may popular songs including Aar Paar, Naya Daur, Tumsa Nahi Dekha, Kashmir Ki Kali, Mere Sanam, Ek Musafir Ek Haseena. Regarding this sad news Reuters reported:

Nayyar, 81, was famous for the use of Punjabi rhythms in his music and is credited with making stars of several leading singers, including Asha Bhosle, Press Trust of India said.

Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt described Nayyar as "an audacious man who was a king in his time."

Nayyar, who always dressed in white and was never seen without his distinctive black felt hat, was born in Lahore in what is now Pakistan in 1926.

He got his first break in 1949 when he was appointed music director on "Kaneez" (Junior), but recognition came with 1950s movies like "Mr and Mrs 55" and "CID."

This is a great loss of Indian music. India has lost a great musician. This legend will be remembered with his works among the people.

Should A. R. Rahman Get Oscar?

A R Rahman is surely the most talented Bollywood musician of our time. He has brought fresh wind in the music industry in India. His works are now appreciated all over the world. There is a strong chance that A R Rahman could make all the way to Oscar! Why not? 3 out of the 56 songs of Oscar list belong A R Rahman. Indiafm reported:

It’s a double celebration time for music director A R Rehman as he will celebrate his birthday with the pleasure of being selected in Oscar’s short list. Three of his songs have made it to the Oscars short list of 56 songs.
‘Khalabali’ and ‘Lukka Chuppi’ from Rang De Basanti and ‘Chan-Chan’ from Water have been short listed for the 56 songs on the Oscar list. Lagaan’s music, however, has been eluded from the Oscar, something on which Rehman had more hopes.

That is quite an achievement. A. R. Rahman has taken Indian music to the global stage. He really deserves recognition from Oscar. An Oscar award will inspire Rahman to create more great music for Bollywood. He is really a terrific composer.

Leslie Lewis to Perform in Bahrain

Leslie Lewis is a famous name in Bollywood. He is going to perform in Bahrain next week. Gulf Daily News wrote:

BOLLYWOOD music director, composer, arranger and lyricist Leslie Lewis will be performing in Bahrain next week, to help raise funds for the Indian Club.

The club, which is undergoing renovation work costing BD80,000, is organising the concert to be held on December 21 at the Gulf Air Club, Salmabad.

The event, 'Vibrations', is expected to be attended by more than 5,000 fans.

Mr Lewis, son of veteran choreographer P L Raj, is popularly known in India for his work in the musical hit Colonial Cousins with Hariharan.

He started his musical career as a guitarist regularly playing in Mumbai while recording jingles for television and film.

His work has won him several awards, including the Indian Viewers' Choice Award, MTV Viewers' Choice Award and Channel [V] Award for Colonial Cousins.

I am not Bahrain now and I never went there. However, if I were there now, I would attend the program. What about you?