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News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dhun From Saiyaara: Mohit Suri, Mithoon & Arijit Singh Reunite After Tum Hi Ho, Humdard
Mohit Suri, Arijit Singh & Mithoon reunite for Dhun, a new soulful track from Saiyaara celebrating love, life, and emotional strength. The musical trio that gave Bollywood some of its most unforgettable melodies—Mohit Suri, Mithoon, and Arijit Singh—are back together for a brand-new track titled Dhun from the upcoming romantic film Saiyaara. After delivering chartbusters like Tum Hi Ho, Chahun Main Ya Naa, and Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga, the collaboration returns with a song that celebrates love, resilience, and the strength to overcome life's struggles. Set to release tomorrow, Dhun is already being touted as a soulful addition to what is being called the best Bollywood album of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara marks the first collaboration between the filmmaker and the legendary production house. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) Speaking about the collaboration, Suri said, 'They say when stars align, magic happens. I would credit the stars for bringing first Mithoon and then Arijit Singh into my life because I have been fortunate to create my best music with these two once-in-a-lifetime artists." Tracing his two-decade-long musical journey with Mithoon, Suri added, 'Mithoon and I go back to 2005 when we worked on Zeher and Kalyug. Since then, we've collaborated on Murder 2, Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Half Girlfriend, Malang, and now Saiyaara. Our bond is built on trust, creativity, and a shared love for emotional storytelling through music." The pressure to deliver another hit track is something Suri embraces. 'Whenever Mithoon and I team up, there are big expectations from us, and we relish that pressure. It fuels us to create something worth remembering." On working with Arijit Singh, the director got emotional. 'Arijit has given me incredible memories—from Tum Hi Ho to Humdard and Chal Ghar Chalen. These aren't just songs; they are pieces of my heart." Suri describes Dhun as 'a celebration of the struggle in love and life, and the motivation real adversity can provide. It's about the never-give-up spirit, something we all need today." Featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara has already generated buzz with its powerful storytelling and an album that includes hit songs by Jubin Nautiyal (Barbaad), Vishal Mishra (Tum Ho Toh), and Sachet–Parampara (Humsafar). The word Saiyaara—which means a wandering celestial body—beautifully captures the poetic essence of the film: something or someone dazzling, ethereal, always guiding, but always just out of reach. Saiyaara is produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani and is set to release in theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
India's live entertainment industry hits high note with global acts, Gen Z demand
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India's live entertainment industry is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by a surge in large-scale music and comedy events, an expanding middle class, and shifting preferences among Gen Z audiences, industry executives Bollywood in a creative and commercial slump and cricket standing as the only mass live experience with consistent appeal, live events are stepping up to capture audience major metros to Tier II and III cities, crowds are turning out in large numbers for concerts and comedy shows. Even cities like Shillong are emerging as new cultural hotspots, hosting packed performances.A recent EY report, A Studio Called India, projects that the number of concerts will rise from 14,470 in 2024 to 16,700 in 2025, and further to 24,520 by 2030. The organised live events sector, currently valued at ?12,000 crore, is expected to exceed ?20,000 crore in revenue by has become a key destination on the international touring circuit, with at least 20 global artists scheduled to perform over the next six months. Mastercard, in partnership with EVA Live, plans to host more than 20 live events between October and December 2025. The series kicks off on October 30 in Mumbai with the return of pop star Enrique Iglesias, who will perform in India for the first time in 13 concert lineup spans genres including Bollywood, classical, and electronic music, with scheduled appearances by A.R. Rahman, DJ Tiësto, and a similar push, the Assam government has partnered with Big Tree Entertainment—the parent company of ticketing platform BookMyShow—to bring a mix of national and international music acts to the state.'The live entertainment sector has seen remarkable growth over the past three years, driven by pent-up demand among young consumers,' said Deepak Chaudhary, Founder and Managing Director of EVA Live. 'Gen Z has shifted from FOMO to YOLO, fuelling a surge in concert attendance.''Events are selling out not just in Mumbai and Delhi, but also in emerging cultural hubs such as Shillong, which is fast becoming the music capital of India,' he singer-songwriter Michael Rosenberg, known by his stage name Passenger, will make his India debut in November 2025 with a three-city artists such as Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh are also driving major demand, both at home and abroad.'The success of Diljit Dosanjh's India tour has shown us the long-term potential of the live events vertical,' said Vikram Mehra, MD of Saregama , during the company's Q4 earnings call last month. 'While not every quarter may match that success, we see serious momentum in this space.'Chaudhary noted that domestic stars like Arijit Singh are crucial to the industry's rise, with their shows consistently selling out across both Indian and global is bullish on live music events, viewing them as a powerful way to engage India's vast youth population—two-thirds of whom are under 35—and to tap into strong regional interest in music, with 76% of APAC consumers identifying as music enthusiasts.'The strategy also includes expansion into Tier II and III cities, which saw a significant increase in live events last year,' said Julie Nestor, Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing & Communications, Asia Pacific, comedy scene is expanding too. Zakir Khan recently launched India's largest-ever stand-up comedy tour, covering more than 60 cities and drawing over 160,000 attendees. The tour is a collaboration with TribeVibe Entertainment, a BookMyShow initiative, and Only Much Louder (OML).'It's not just about a 60-city tour—it's about proving that India is ready to host and celebrate live entertainment at scale across its full breadth,' said Shoven Shah, Founder and CEO of TribeVibe now hosts several major multi-city music festivals including Lollapalooza, Sunburn, Zomaland, and NH7 Weekender, drawing fans from across the globe. Recent international tours in the country have featured artists like Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, and Bryan upswing coincides with a growing middle class, projected to reach one billion people with $3 trillion in disposable income. Alongside this economic transformation, Gen Z's cultural preferences are increasingly leaning toward live, immersive EY-Parthenon and BookMyShow report highlighted the broader economic impact of such mega-events, citing Coldplay's sold-out concert in Ahmedabad, which reportedly contributed ?641 crore to the local adoption has further enabled this growth. The rise of online ticketing, digital payments, and social media promotion has helped organisers navigate infrastructure constraints, which, while still present, are becoming more manageable, Chaudhary said.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Arijit Singh surprises fans with virtual performance at Metro In Dino music launch
Singer Arijit Singh gave a virtual live performance on FaceTime at the 'Metro In Dino' album launch event in Mumbai on Tuesday. The performance came after he was facetimed by music composer soon as Arijit picked up the call, he apologised for skipping the event. He then went on to sing a 'Metro In Dino' song when prodded by Pritam as well as the fans in a look at the video of Arijit Singh's virtual live performance here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ShowMo (@showmo_india) Actor Aditya Roy Kapur also performed his song 'Ishq Hai Ya Tharak' at the event. He will mark his debut as a singer in the film. His performance raised excitement amongst the fans, who saw the actor in this avatar in his debut film 'Aashiqui 2.' The makers are yet to release this spoke about his singing experience and said he has sung before for his friends, but this will be his official singing debut. "The decision to sing happened naturally due to the musical format of the film," the actor added at the out Aditya Roy Kapur's performance here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ShowMo (@showmo_india)Aditya is paired opposite Sara Ali Khan in the film.'Metro In Dino' is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 4, 2025. The film is directed by Anurag Basu and produced by T-Series Films. It also features Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sensharma, Anupam Kher, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, and Saswata Chatterjee in prominent roles.- EndsTrending Reel
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First Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
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'Metro In Dino' actor Aditya Roy Kapur on his collaboration with singer Arijit Singh: 'We are really happy that...'
With Metro In Dino set to tug at heartstrings once again, all eyes—and ears—are on whether this duo will deliver another chart-topping gem read more Aditya Roy Kapur and Arijit Singh have given Bollywood some of its most unforgettable romantic melodies—from the soulful 'Tum Hi Ho' to 'Inna Sona' from Ok Jaanu to 'Aabaad Barbaad' from Ludo and now the freshly released songs from Metro In Dino. This actor-singer duo has built a special kind of magic that listeners return to - year after year. With Metro In Dino set to tug at heartstrings once again, all eyes—and ears—are on whether this duo will deliver another chart-topping gem. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'With Arijit, there have been quite a few songs. He is such an amazing singer, adds so much depth and feeling and emotions to the song, adding new meaning to each song. He is just a wonderful talent and it's great to have some songs that have been memorable for people and that it's been years. So yes, it's been a combination that has been a good one and we are really happy about that and hopefully it continues with 'Metro In Dino' as well', says Aditya. As fans immerse themselves in 'Zamaana Lage', the hope is that this melody continues their successful streak and becomes another chapter in their legacy of unforgettable music.
India.com
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This superstar of Indian Cinema, used to serve food cheaper than Arijit Singh, her canteen name is..., her name was…
Many stars in the film industry have found success in ventures beyond acting. Some have taken on the philanthropic task of offering affordable meals to the public by opening their eateries. A notable example is singer Arijit Singh, who runs a restaurant in his hometown of Murshidabad, where a full meal costs only 40 rupees. However, today we're highlighting the initiative that began years ago, providing meals for just 5 rupees and continues to thrive. The Famous 'Amma Canteen' Here we are talking about 'Amma Canteen', launched in 2013 by Late J. Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a prominent figure in the film industry. It is regarded as the most affordable canteen in India. Although it operates on a subsidy, the quality and taste of the meals remain uncompromised. The current Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, has continued the program due to its overwhelming popularity. At 'Amma Canteen', customers can enjoy idlis for just 1 rupee and sambar rice for only 5 rupees, making it a significant relief for the common man. A unique aspect of this canteen is that it offers employment opportunities to women. The canteens serve exclusively vegetarian food and operate as a non-profit venture, managed collaboratively by the Tamil Nadu government and the Municipal Corporation. There are over 300 'Amma Canteens' throughout the state, with more than half located in Chennai, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at very reasonable prices. Additionally, there's a board outside each 'Amma Canteen' displaying the food timetable and pricing. Breakfast is available from 7 am to 10 am, offering idlis for just 1 rupee and Pongal rice for 5 rupees. Lunch is served from 12 pm to 3 pm, with prices ranging from 3 to 5 rupees for dishes like sambar-rice, lemon rice, and curd rice. For dinner, from 5 to 7:30 pm, customers can enjoy 2 chapatis and dal for just 3 rupees, which is a tremendous benefit for those in need. More About Jayalalithaa J. Jayalalithaa began her career at the age of 15, encouraged by her mother, Sandhya, to enter the film industry. She debuted in 1965 with the Tamil film 'Venniradai' and appeared in over 300 films, notably collaborating with superstar Late M. G. Ramachandran (referred to by his fans as MGR), with whom she was romantically linked. Later, she transitioned into politics and served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu six times. In the 2016 assembly elections, she made history as the first chief minister of Tamil Nadu to be re-elected since M.G.R. in 1984. However, in September of that year, she became critically ill. After spending 75 days in the hospital, she passed away from cardiac arrest on December 5, 2016, becoming the first female chief minister in India to die while in office. For the unversed, Jayalalithaa was never married and had no children.
