Madhya Pradesh based Gazal writer Aalok Shrivastav was honoured at the House of Commons by Katha UK, a British cultural organization. BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh based Gazal writer Aalok Shrivastav was ...

While Jagjit Singh was one of the proponents who in the later stages of his singing career deconstructed rendition of ghazals and initiated the process of incorporation of western musical instruments ...

Youngsters want instant success,” shares Rekha Bhardwaj, emphasising how even if a film includes a ghazal today, it’s often just to create an instant hit. At the recently concluded ghazal festival ...

MUMBAI: Singer Papon, who is trying to bring back the glory of ghazals among young listeners, says if presented in a contemporary way, the youth is ready to enjoy the genre. Papon on Saturday ...

Ghazals are evergreen. A mesmerising blend of poetry, intense thoughts and simple melody, they can never go out of fashion. But when was the last time you heard them in a Bollywood film? Or for that ...

GHAZAL IS a weapon against social and political injustice and the poets cannot remain aloof from the social upheavals. The happening around the poets reflect in their creations and ghazal is a popular ...

Literary traditions need to evolve to remain relevant, and the onus is on its paladins to ensure that they move in step with social norms and particularly, don’t miss out on technological advances. In ...

Besides soulful film and non-film tracks, a genre of music that’s extremely close to singer Papon’s heart is ghazal. An integral part of all his concert setlists, the musician admits that a large ...

Ghazal connoisseurs in India were left heartbroken at the sad news of the passing away of noted ghazal singer Rajendra Mehta. He, along with his wife Nina were the first ones to bring the ghazal wave, ...

Mastering the Urdu language, known for its intricate beauty and poetic depth, is a feat for any non-native speaker. For Malayali playback singer Gayatri Asokan, this tough journey went even further; ...