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Abhijeet Sawant Speaking on Wednesday afternoon about the series of incidents leading to the ugly spat with a mob on the road, the soft-spoken Sawant said he felt he was being targeted only because he was a known face.
Says the singer, "On Tuesday night I attended a singers’ association’s meeting with my friends and colleagues. Among them was Prajakta Shukre. After the meeting we all left. Prajakta was in her Honda City. On the way she banged her car into a scooter which had two people on it. She called me in panic. And I immediately rushed to the spot to help her, as any friend would."
Abhijeet, who is happily married, is appalled to read Prajakta being referred to in the papers as his "girlfriend".
Protests the singer and reality-show host, "She is like my sister. Hum donon mein bhai-behen ka rishta hai. So I rushed to her rescue. When I got there I saw the situation was very bad. The mobs were getting very edgy and aggressive. When I tried to intervene they got rough with me and held my collar."

Abhijeet denies being drunk or getting abusive with the public on the road. "Throughout I kept my cool and when the cops arrived we went to the police station."

The legendry singer Asha Bhosle who has sung over 12,000 songs in 18 languages turns 77 today, 8th September 2010.

Sonu Nigam is going to pay a tribute to his idol Michael Jackson. He is working with the late star’s brother Jermaine Jackson on a tribute song.

Sonu is known to be a big fan of the late ‘king of pop’ Michael Jackson and now he wants to pay his tribute to the legend.

Speaking about the project to the media, the versatile singer said, “I am going to release a tribute song to singer with one of his family members. I will start working on a music video as soon as the song is recorded and I will release it soon.”

Sonu added, “I am very happy as Jermaine is working with me on this song.”

Last year, on June 25, 2010, Jackson passed away in mysterious situation. Today on his first death anniversary, 92.7 Big FM is going to air the songs of Jackson all day and Sonu will also be on air to dedicate his favorite Michael songs.”

Nigam further added, “Being an artist, it is my duty to appreciate the commendable work of a great artist like Micheal Jackson. He has brought a lot of changes in the music industry and I think no one else around the world can touch his level.”

He informed, “I was just two miles far from Jackson’s house when he passed away. So, I went with my family to his house to light a candle there in the evening. Lots of people had gathered there.”

Our beloved singer, Sonu Nigam, who’s given us several classics in recent times including the breath taking ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ is in need for some prayers for a speedy recovery.

The noted singer has been hospitalized due to low blood pressure, fatigue and minor slip disc. His publicist gave an official statement to the media speaking about this condition, "Sonu has been advised complete bed rest for the next few days for treatment of low blood pressure, fatigue and minor slip disc. He is also suffering from tennis elbow in both his arms and is currently undergoing treatment for that as well."
Sonu has been leading quite a hectic schedule shuttling between US and India in addition to travels for his show. Now he is highly concerned about scheduled shows in Singapore and Israel and is resting well so that recovery does not get in the way of these shows.

Its been another great year for the acclaimed singer – having worked with international pop icon Kylie Minogue as well as delivering several hits as expected of him including the recent chart-topper ‘All Iz Well’ from 3 Idiots. Here’s wishing him a speedy recovery so all those lucky fans in Singapore and Israel don’t miss out on him!

Music maestro A.R. Rahman has been nominated for two Grammy awards for the film “Slumdog Millionaire”.

The Mozart of Madras, as Rahman is fondly called, has been nominated in the best soundtrack for motion pictures, television or other visual media category for the film, and in the best song for motion picture, television and other visual media category for “Jai ho”, said the official Grammy website.

Written by lyricist Gulzar, “Jai ho” has been sung by Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Vijay Prakash and Rahman himself.

Nominated for the first time at the Grammy’s, Rahman won two Oscars for “Slumdog Millionaire” and the best original score award at the 2009 Golden Globe Award.

The 52th edition of the Annual Grammy Awards will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Jan 31 next year.

He has shed his famous cap, got rid of the nasal twang in his voice and now wants to prove to the world with his film “Radio” that he’s a good actor. Himesh Reshammiya, who has sung and composed numerous hit songs, says acting is his only passion at the moment.

“Right now my passion is acting because I want to prove myself. Even after doing two films, one of which was such a big hit (’Aap Kaa Surroor’), a lot of people still say ‘why is he getting into acting when he has such a successful career in music?’,” Himesh told IANS in an interview.

“People had same perception when I turned singer from composer. So I have to prove it yet again that I can do it and do it well…even though I have an unconventional face,” he said.

Himesh’s “Karzzz” sank without a trace at the box office and he says everyone except his parents criticised him for facing the camera.

“A lot of people in my own family feel that I shouldn’t have got into acting. Not my parents, but my uncles and aunts feel this way. But I know I have it in me and I will prove it,” Himesh said.

The composer-singer-actor was in the capital at the Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM studios to promote his forthcoming film “Radio”.

Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar says that she wants to continue singing forever, provided she is offered meaningful songs.

“I want to continue singing for the rest of my life,” said Lata who turned 80 Monday.

“I’m open to all kinds of songs, but the only thing I look for is the lyrics. The lyrics have to be meaningful. I would like the producers and the directors to approach with soulful and meaningful tracks,” added the veteran singer at the launch of an album here.

The melody queen, as she is popularly known, has sung more than 30,000 songs in over 20 Indian languages. And she has sung all kind of songs – from light classical music to film songs, from ghazals to bhajans and pop.

Having worked with almost all top music composers and singers in the industry, Lata has also featured in the Guinness Book of Records from 1974 to 1991 for having made the most recordings in the world.

Eight decades and 30,000 songs later her voice continues to inspire a nation. As Lata Mangeshkar turns 80 on Monday, Sep 28, everyone in Bollywood queued up to wish her.

The Bharat Ratna awardee, who has lent her voice to songs in over 20 Indian languages, is known for her quest for perfection and undying spirit.

From light classical music to film songs and from ghazals to bhajans and pop, she has sung a variety of numbers. Having worked with almost all top music composers and singers in the industry, Lata has also featured in the Guinness Book of Records from 1974 to 1991 for having made the most recordings in the world.

IANS spoke to members of Bollywood, who wished the queen of melody and prayed for her long and healthy life.

Yash Chopra: On the occasion of her 80th birthday, I would like to wish Lataji, who has had a long-lasting relationship with Yash Raj Films, happiness, happiness and more happiness with a sincere prayer that she remain forever young.

Karisma Kapoor: I would like to wish Lataji a very happy birthday. The songs that she has sung for my grandfather don’t need any explanations. I just want to ask her: how does she still sing so melodiously even at this age?

Prasoon Joshi: My best wishes to Lataji on her birthday. I feel so fortunate that my entry in Bollywood was marked by a song sung by her. I wrote my first song for her, which was the title track of “Lajja”. It was totally a dream come true. Then my luck again favoured me when I wrote “Luka chhupi” for her in the film “Rang De Basanti”. I feel extremely humbled to write songs for someone as great as her.

Kunal Kohli: What can one say about a living legend like Lataji and who am I to say something? I don’t think a word has been created to describe her and her contribution to Hindi film music. My best wishes to her for a long and healthy life.

Mohit Chauhan: I give my heartiest congratulations to the melody queen. I wish more and more years added to her life. Since childhood I have been listening to her songs and she is still my favourite singer.

Kailash Kher: She is a goddess in human form. Whatever she has achieved till now and the way she sings even till today is just miraculous. A normal person can’t do that. I won’t call her just a singer; she is music to me. She is a blessing to the nation and all Indians should hope and pray for her long life and good health for many years to come. I wish her a long and healthy life.

Her debut movie “Luck” bombed at the box office, but the film’s failure hasn’t detterred Shruti Haasan from making Mumbai her home and trying hard to get a foothold in the Hindi film industry.

“I actually wanted my debut film to be a Tamil movie, but it wasn’t to be. Whatever might have been the response to ‘Luck’, I feel that I should settle down in Mumbai to seek greener pastures in Bollywood,” Shruti, who is planning to buy an apartment in central Mumbai, told IANS.

Her mother, actress Sarika, also lives in Mumbai. But the two are not on talking terms as Sarika is upset with Shruti for having a close relationship with her ex-husband Kamal Haasan’s partner Gauthami.

“My mother doesn’t like my friendship with Gauthami Madam. She is angry with me because of this count and avoids speaking to me. I’m not bothered about that,” she said.

Shruti, who sung popular number “Nenjukkul Peithidum…” in “Vaaranam Aayiram” and composed music for her father’s forthcoming bilingual film “Unnaipol Oruvan”, says her father is her biggest support in life.

“I want to explore the whole world and I have my daddy’s full cooperation in this. I have self-drawn boundaries which I’d never attempt to cross,” she said.