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AR Rahman turns 48, musicians pay tribute

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January 6, 2015

Mumbai, Jan 6: On the 48th birthday of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman Tuesday, singers like Lata Mangeshkar and Kavita Krishnamurthy have hailed the talent of the ‘Mozart of Madras’, who has given Hindi cinema some lilting melodies and memorable numbers throughout his career.

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Here’s what they have to say of the musician, who won two Oscar awards for his work in international film ‘Slumdog Millionaire':

Lata Mangeshkar: A.R. Rahman is very talented. I’ve sung very few songs for him. I love ‘Jiya jale’, ‘Khamoshiyan gun-guna lagi’, ‘O paalan haare’ and ‘Luka chuppi’. Rahman and I came together for the first time for the evergreen ‘Jiya jale’ in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Dil Se..’. Then we collaborated for a prayer-song ‘Ek tu hi bharosa’ in ‘Pukar’. It was a very special song. Because I sang it on screen myself. But I must admit ‘Jiya jale’ was a very special song too. It became such a rage. And I’m asked to sing that song at every concert that I go to.

I think he was a little intimidated by me when we did ‘Jiya jale’ in Chennai. But he allowed me to do it my own way. And when I started humming an impromptu alaap at the endA of the tune, he told me to just go on. He recorded that as well. Subsequently I recorded other songs with Rahman. My duet ‘Luka chuppi’ with Rahman for ‘Rang De Basanti’ became so popular. It’s rare nowadays to get a good song like it.

Prasoon Joshi: Artistes and human beings like Rahman are rare. All my work with Rahman is very special to me. Much as I enjoyed writing fun songs like ‘Masti ki paathshala’ and ‘Masakalli’, I cherish exploring the spiritual side of my creativity in the songs ‘Arziyaan’ and ‘Zariya’. May god bless him with some of the happiness that he has given us through his music.

Ayushmann Khurrana: A.R. Rahman is a living legend. He has always been ahead of our times. His melodies have a phenomenal range. They’re always filled with surprises. He carries in himself the sure signs of a master composer. My favourite movie soundtracks of A.R. Rahman are ‘Delhi-6?, ‘Rangeela’ and ‘Rockstar’. I wish the most reverred music director of our times a Happy Birthday.

Kavita Krishnamurthy: He’s a very talented and innovative music director. And a joy to work with. My favourite Rahman song is my own ‘Tu hi re’ in ‘Bombay’.

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July 20,2020

New Delhi, Jul 20: On the occasion of International Chess Day, former Miss World and actor Manushi Chhillar enjoyed a game of chess with her father Dr Mitra Basu Chhillar and revealed through an Instagram post that she is a "competitive" board game player.

The 23-year-old actor posted a picture of herself and her dad on Instagram where the two are seen deeply concentrating on the game.

"I'm the competitive one, he's the mind reader. Irrespective of who loses, I know he always wins!#InternationalChessDay."

Further elaborating on the importance of playing chess, Manushi who once pursued a career in medicine stressed that chess helps in stretching the human mind in terms of strategy and imagination.

"Chess stretches your mind in terms of strategy and imagination because you really have to outwit your opponent at any cost. 

Playing chess with my dad is something that I have always loved doing because he's the most unpredictable, intelligent, and sharpest person I've ever played with," said Chhillar.

The 23-year-old actor is gearing up for her debut in Yash Raj Films' 'Prithviraj' where she will be seen opposite actor Akshay Kumar.

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August 3,2020

Mumbai, Aug 3: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has immense gratitude for the doctors who provided him with medical care for Covid-19 and feels overwhelmed to be free of the virus finally.

Amitabh, on Sunday, tested negative for the novel coronavirus and was discharged from hospital.

The 77-year-old actor was admitted to Nanavati hospital along with son Abhishek after testing positive for Covid-19 on July 11. Abhishek, 44, is still positive and will remain under medical care.

"It has been heartening to be back from the Hospital after the ‘mukti’ from the coronavirus but a sour taste in the mouth when Abhishek has to still be in the medical care," Amitabh wrote in his blog.

The actor said doctors are tirelessly working towards battling the virus "each hour" through consultation, sharing of information and experience with their fraternity from other parts of the world which gives "the hope of repair."

"Assuring us each minute that ‘all shall be well’ , when in fact they themselves struggle to find that confirmed patent that can be used, delivered, executed to save lives and conditions from the virus.

"When I had addressed them as 'angels in white' I had never imagined that I would be supine in their midst to savour their angelic presence, as they give us hope, inspiration and the strength to fight. They are quite quite remarkable. My gratitude shall never fail for them... feeling bad for Abhishek .. prayers he comes home soon," he added.

On Sunday, Abhishek thanked well-wishers for their continued support and said he would remain under medical care.

"I, unfortunately, due to some comorbidities remain Covid-19 positive and remain in hospital. Again, thank you all for your continued wishes and prayers for my family. Very humbled and indebted. I'll beat this and come back healthier! Promise," he wrote.

Abhishek's wife, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, 46, and eight-year-old daughter Aaradhya were discharged from the hospital on Monday after testing negative for Covid-19.

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August 7,2020

Mumbai, Aug 7: Bhojpuri actress Anupama Pathak has died allegedly by suicide in Dahisar East, her Mumbai residence on August 2.

The police have recovered a suicide note.

Initially, an accidental death case was registered which was later converted into FIR under section 306 (abetment of suicide) of IPC against a person and a company, the police said.

Further investigation by Mumbai's Kashimira Police is underway.

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