Runa Rizvi Awarded "Rising Star Singer" of the Year

Runa Rizvi - Singer, Songwriter & Musicmaker

Bollywood playback singer Runa Rizvi has been awarded the “Idea BIG Rajasthan Rising Star Award” for 2011. The awards recognize the promising talent of today, who are poised to become superstars of tomorrow.

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Sep 25, 2011 - Bollywood playback singer Runa Rizvi has been awarded the “Idea BIG Rajasthan Rising Star Award” for 2011. The award was handed over to her at a gala ceremony organized by Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. (RBNL) at the Maharana Pratap Auditorium in Jaipur on September 24, 2011.

Runa was awarded for her accomplishment in Ghazal and Sufi singing, both of the genres being close to her heart. She was trained by her father Ghazal maestro Ustad Rajkumar Rizvi in the Kalawant Gharana of Indian classical music. She has worked with a number of top-rated music directors of the Indian film industry including the Academy Award winning AR Rahman, who selected her for the title track of Aamir Khan Production’s “Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na” and the background vocals of the English film “Provoked,” starring Aishwarya Rai.

In addition to Bollywood playback singing, Runa also excels in world fusion music. She has been touring with Prem Joshua & Band, and has also cut an album called “Luminous Secret” with the cross-over band. Recently, she has teamed up with ace percussionist Sivamani and world famous Jazz Pianist Louiz Banks to form “Sri Saranam” – a unique fusion band that has been performing across India.

On receiving the award, Runa expressed her gratitude to the organizers and the public voters for nominating and selecting her as the "Rising Star Singer" of the Year. “It’s a BIG honor for me, and I thank everyone for having faith in my talent and encouraging me to do even better for years to come,” she added, “You can look forward to some great music from me, as I continue to work hard on my music to keep entertaining you.” Runa also revealed that she is busy working on a number of new exciting projects besides performing live shows across the world.

The BIG Rising Star Awards, a creation of BIG Live – the intellectual property (IP) arm of RBNL with mobile service providers Idea as its title sponsor. The “Rising Stars,” young Indians who have done a outstanding work in field of music, dance, acting, and sports have been elected by a distinguished jury as well as public voting, Sukhdeep Sohal, Business Head, 92.7 Big FM, told the media. Actor Asrani and Raj Singh Chaudhari were among the jury members for these awards.

BIG Rising Star Awards is regarded as India’s biggest ever Bollywood talent search platform and will cover talent categories across TV, movies, theater, fashion, sports, dance and music. Positioned as ‘Aaj Ka Star, Kal ka Superstar’, the awards recognize the promising talent of today, who are poised to become superstars of tomorrow.

About Runa Rizvi

- Read more about Runa and contact her via RunaRizvi.com

Shera Di Khom - Full HD Song - Akshay Kumar, Ludacris, RDB & Nindy Kaur ...

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Indian Rock Band Euphoria to storm US and Canada

Euphoria, India’s iconic youth band is set to mesmerize its audiences all through the North American continent with its upcoming ‘ITEM’ tour that will span across ten cities in USA and Canada.

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Aug 18, 2011 - Euphoria, India’s iconic youth band is set to mesmerize its audiences all through the North American continent with its upcoming ‘ITEM’ tour that will span across ten cities in USA and Canada. Euphoria, founded and led by Dr. Palash Sen Euphoria has truly emerged as one of the leading cult bands in the Indian rock music scenario and has successfully created a distinct place for itself amongst the youth. India’s premier Online Social TV, NyooTV.com and the Amrapali Group are jointly presenting India’s leading rock band, Euphoria to bring forth entertainment with a difference through a series of concerts in San Jose, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New Jersey, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver and Seattle. Fans can look forward to some mind blowing entertainment as Euphoria presents their latest album, ‘ITEM’ based on a new theme, with nine brand new songs along with their old popular hits like, ‘Dhoom Pichak Dhoom’, ‘Maaeri’, ‘Phir Dhoom’, ‘Tum’, ‘Mehfuz’ just to name a few.

The month long series of concerts will kickstart in San Jose at San Jose Center for Performing Arts on August 26th followed by their second performance in Los Angeles at The Royce Hall, UCLA on August 27th. Euphoria will go on to Houston, TX where they will perform at Stafford Centre (New) on September 2nd and then to Dallas on September 3rd at Naomi Bruton Theatre at the Black Academy of Arts where fans can look forward to some fantastic entertainment! The next concert is scheduled in Chicago on September 9th at The Vic Theatre in downtown and followed by the next performance at New Jersey on September 10th at The Ritz Theatre, Elizabeth. The following weekend will have a couple of more performances by the iconic youth band at Boston on September 16th and on September 17th in Toronto where they will perform at John Hancock Hall in downtown and Queen Elizabeth Theatre at Exhibition place respectively. The last couple of performances will entertain audiences at Chan Center for the Performing Arts at University of British Columbia, Vancouver on September 23rd and then in Seattle on September 24th at The King Cat Theater.

For more details on the Euphoria ‘ITEM’ tour and to reserve your tickets log on to http://www.nyootv.com/euphoria. Euphoria fans can also enjoy all the albums till date by Euphoria exclusively on NyooTV.com.

Tribute To Mohammad Rafi At AAFT

Mohammad Rafi was one of the greatest singers of Indian Film Industry who has contributed around 5000 songs to Bollywood.

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Aug 07, 2011 - Glowing tributes were paid to the perennial gold voice of Hindi cinema Mohammad Rafi on his 21st death anniversary at the Asian Academy Of Film and Television. Speaking on this occasion the director Sandeep Marwah said that the present generation of film makers should be grateful because of legacy they have inherited.

Rafi claimed to have recorded 28,000 songs in 11 Indian languages between 1944 and April 1980. Rafi has sung 4,516 Hindi film songs, 112 non-Hindi film songs, and 328 private (non-film) songs.  His singing career spanned about 40 years, and his songs ranged from classical numbers to patriotic songs, sad lamentations to highly romantic numbers, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans, and from slow melancholic tunes to fast and melodious fun filled songs

Dean cinema Ashok Tyagi recalled the contribution of Rafi Sahab in making actors from Dilip Kumar to Amitabh Bachchan by lending his voice. Joint Director R.K.Singh and Dean Om Gupta of Asian School Media studies also spoke about him. The faculty and students of different schools of Marwah Studios were present on this occasion. The event was supported by Asian Academy Of Arts and International Film And Television Club. (www.aaft.com)

Tia's choice: I Love You (New Song) - Bodyguard

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Tia's Choice: A Melodious Panjabi Orchestration.

Artist: Ravi Bal feat Kailash Kher & Shazia Manzoor
Title: “SOHNIYE YAADAN” Soundtrack from movie “Love Mein Ghum”

Label: Moviebox

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Highly sought after and renowned International Composer & Music Producer Ravi Bal features his latest work on the movie “Love Mein Ghum” A Moviebox and R K Production.

Ravi Bal features two soundtracks in the movie, an upbeat number “Sohniye-Heeriye” featuring Abrar Al Haq and an Epic Melodious Panjabi Ballad titled “Sohniye Yaadan” featuring the hugely talented and respected Sufi / Playback singer Kailash Kher with a guest vocal from Shazia Manzoor.

The soundtracks were both musically and vocally composed, recorded, mixed and produced by Ravi Bal in UK. While much of Asian music created in India, the US and UK has followed the example of whatever-the-guy-next- door-is-doing, Ravi Bal presents a creative accessible alternative brimming with a wealth of today's pounding beats and traditional Indian Encores.

For those who are not already aware Ravi Bal has been behind some of the biggest worldwide bhangra anthems over his extensive career spanning over19 years with tracks such as Captain Bhangre Da, Juthi, Mitteh Ganne, Maa, Teriyan Aadavan, Banda Marn Noo, Addi Mardi, Nashele Nain and much much more. He has also been responsible for unleashing new talents into the Asian music arena such as Lakhwinder Wadali, Daljit Mattu and Preet Harpal.

Ravi is no stranger when it comes to working alongside playback singers and some of the best Asian vocalists in the world having already composed  and produced albums and tracks for names such as Sardool Sikander, Malkit Singh, Mika Singh, Surjit Khan, Alisha Chinai, A S Kang, Jazzy B, Sunidhi Chauhan, Harjit Harman, Master Saleem to name a few.

The movie “Love Mein Ghum” has been directed by and stars the world famous and stunning Reema Khan. Also part of cast is Bollywood actor / comedian and superstar Johnny Lever alongside Moammar Rana, Javed Sheikh, Nadeem Baig, Ali Saleem, Nabeel Khan and Araida Corbol.

The Audio Soundtracks are out now on the Moviebox label and videos from the movie playing globally across TV screens.

“Kailash Kher is one of my favourite vocalists…I take my music very seriously…the track was created and composed  knowing he will be performing  it…a brilliant and exceptional voice…I would consider this as one of the best ballads I’ve ever made to date..” Ravi Bal.

Bollywood Singers rock Lo Kallo Baat with Aman Verma!!



Mamta Sharma on the show Lo Kalllo Baat with Aman Verma.



 

Mamta Sharma, who truly represents exceptional new, raw talent from the remotest parts of India, has become the new singing diva in recent times. It is said Munni badnaam hokar Mamta ko naya naam aur shohrat de diya!

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Jul 20, 2011 – Bollywood Singers rock Lo Kallo Baat with Aman Verma!!
Lo Kallo Baat, with funny man Aman Verma and his toli of Miss Tana Tan & Chotelal have been rocking the Hindi Heartland of UP, MP  & Bihar with its spicy content & Bollywood star interviews week after week. In the next two days Lo Kallo Baat will have exceptional singers like Mamta Sharma of Munni Badnaam Hui fame…& Rahul Vaidya of Indian Idol, who will rock the show with their high quality performances and success stories to tell. Aman Verma and his toli take the viewers on a roller coaster ride singing, dancing, chatting…with Munni Mamta & Idol Rahul.

Mamta Sharma, who truly represents exceptional new, raw talent from the remotest parts of India, has become the new singing diva in recent times. It is said Munni badnaam hokar Mamta ko naya naam aur shohrat de diya! Later, we also have desh ka awaaz, Rahul Vaidya who is a perfect example of a complete package – great voice, exceptional singing and amazing stage presence and above all he is janta’s chosen one. He represents the youth of today through his extraordinary singing talent.

For all those who love Bollywood music this episode is a must-- to know more about these singers & their latest upcoming projects. Rahul Vadiya & Mamta Sharma share their amazing experiences with Aman who with his toli of Lo Kallo Baat brings out the best for the viewers. The episode will also showcase phatakhedar news, latest songs with desi mix and much more…

Lo Kallo Baat, the extremely popular show on BIG MAGIC, is one of the shows on the channel that has taken the channel to the No 1 position. The show has won over both the hearts & homes of the people of UP, MP & Bihar, the Hindi heartland of Hindustan, with its spicy content & super interviews with your favorite Bollywood stars. The show with its local flavor interspersed with humor, catchy happenings, current news and fun & entertainment is today one of the top watched shows on BIG MAGIC.

So Don’t Miss Indian music industry’ s upcoming Singers Rahul Vaidya & Mamta Sharma on Lo Kallo Baat with Aman Verma on Wednesday & Thursday at 8.30 pm only on BIG MAGIC.

For more details please contact
Atul Malikram
09827092823

New bollywood songs 2011-Tum ho mera pyaar-haunted in HD

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'saathiya' (video song) Singham Feat. Ajay Devgan, kajal Aggarwal

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Saathiya is the new video song of movie Singham starring Ajay devgan, kajal Aggarwal.Share your views & comments about this video. The film is the remake of hit tamil film 'singam'. After a long time Rohit shetty is coming with a full action packed movie. The movie is releasing on 22 July.