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A salaam to the queen of ghazal

Khanum belonged to Amritsar. Lahore and Amritsar were twin cities with a shared culture. Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the east and Lahore-Amritsar in the west were the two cultural centres in north India before Partition. Khanum was a product of that rich culture.

31 May 2024, 23:49 IST

A salaam to the queen of ghazal

A salaam to the queen of ghazal

A salaam to the queen of ghazal

31 May 2024, 23:49 IST

Uma Devi: Music, comedy and courage

Better known as Tuntun, she rose from traumatic family circumstances to hold her own against big stars. Her birth centenary was on July 11.

14 July 2023, 23:47 IST

Uma Devi: Music, comedy and courage

Uma Devi: Music, comedy and courage

Uma Devi: Music, comedy and courage

14 July 2023, 23:47 IST

An aficionado's selection of Lata gems

Chiranjiv Singh, retired ambassador who personally knew some music legends, compiles a list of his favourites

11 February 2022, 18:48 IST

An aficionado's selection of Lata gems

An aficionado's selection of Lata gems

An aficionado's selection of Lata gems

11 February 2022, 18:48 IST

Why Lata is an icon

Hindi film music can be classified into two eras — before Lata and after Lata, writes Chiranjiv Singh

11 February 2022, 18:02 IST

Why Lata is an icon

Why Lata is an icon

Why Lata is an icon

11 February 2022, 18:02 IST

Iconic songs shot on Dilip Kumar

He lived in an era described as the ‘golden age’ of film music. Showtime brings you a list of great melodies from his films

09 July 2021, 18:42 IST

Iconic songs shot on Dilip Kumar

Iconic songs shot on Dilip Kumar

Iconic songs shot on Dilip Kumar

09 July 2021, 18:42 IST