Amitabh Bachchan To Debut As Music Composer With "Chup"
Big-B Amitabh Bachchan is all set to make his official debut as a music composer. Notably, the Bollywood superstar will be the official composer of the end title track of R Balki's upcoming film "Chup". In an interview, director Balki said, "Amitji saw 'Chup' and played an instinctive original melody on his piano". produced by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Anil Naidu, and others, "Chup" will be released on September 23.
Tags: Amitabh Bachchan, End Title Track, Chup, Bollywood Debut, music composer
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Greek Composer Vangelis Papathanassiou Perishes At The Age Of 79
Vangelis Papathanassiou, a Greek composer, died at the age of 79. Vangelis, born Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, perished in a French hospital on May 17. Vangelis is described by Greece's prime minister as an "electronic sound trailblazer." He composed the iconic score for Chariots of Fire in 1981. He has composed music for dozens of additional films, documentaries, and television shows.
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Courtesy: Indian Express
Legendary Singer Bappi Lahri's Funeral Being Held In Mumbai
On February 17, bollywood celebrities, Maharashtra Government leaders, and fans gathered at Mumbai's Pawan Hans Crematorium for the final rites of Bappi Lahri. His mortal remains were laid to peace. He was cremated at 10:00 A.M., after his son Bappa Lahri arrives from LA, the USA. Notably, Bappi Lahri died on night of February 15, at Mumbai Hospital, after suffering from multiple health issues for a long time.
Tags: Bappi Lahri, Final Rites, Bollywood legend, music composer, Mumbai
Courtesy: One India
Maine Pyar Kiya Fame Music Composer Raam Laxman Passes Away At 78
Well-known music director Raam Laxman passed away on May 22 due to a cardiac arrest at his residence in Nagpur. The 78-year-old composer, whose real name was Vijay Patil, was popularly known for his work with Rajashri Productions’ movies like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain and Maine Pyar Kiya. Reportedly, the veteran composer had taken the Covishield, COVID-19 vaccine six days ago.
Tags: Bollywood, music composer, India, Nagpur, Raam Lakhan
Courtesy: Firstpost