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India.com
6 days ago
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Rajesh Khanna's 59-year-old film turned this singer into an overnight sensation, his songs still top the retro playlist, he is.., his famous songs are…
Rajesh Khanna's 59-year-old film turned this singer into an overnight sensation, his songs still top the retro playlist, he is.., his famous songs are... In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many singers come and go, but there are a few rare gems whose soulful voice remains etched in the memories of the audience for years to come. One such example of this is a legendary singer, whose deep voice wasn't just heard, it was felt. He has redefined the experience of listening to music, especially ghazals, for an entire generation. Who is Bhupinder Singh What was his breakthrough moment? Bhupinder Singh famous songs Who is Bhupinder Singh? The person that we are talking about is none other than Bhupinder Singh. Born in Amritsar, Bhupinder didn't initially dream of becoming a singer. In fact, he once revealed in his interview that he had no desire to become a musician or performer. However, his father was a music professor at Khalsa College and wanted Bhupinder to pursue music. Bhupinder's Music Debut, Work, and More Bhupinder started his music career at All India Radio and Doordarshan Delhi, where soulful voice garnered a lot of love and appreciation. His breakthrough in Hindi cinema came with Chetan Anand's 1966 film Aakhri Khat, where he sang a rare jazz-ghazal composed by Khayyam. This song turned out to be a career-defining moment for him. Later, he sang several Bollywood songs like Dil Dhoondta Hai, Naam Gum Jayega, and Karoge Yaad To. But besides being a great singer, he was a visionary artist who was among the first to incorporate instruments like the guitar, bass, and drums into traditional ghazals, making them more relatable to the youth. Speaking of his personal life,. Bhupinder tied the knot with celebrated singer Mitali Mukherjee. The duo performed together on many occasions, delivering timeless ghazals and songs that added a new dimension to Indian music. Their on-screen chemistry was as admired as their off-screen chemistry. Besides his notable contribution in the film industry, he also worked in the 1988 TV series Mirza Ghalib, with music by Jagjit Singh. His deep voice was often described as mood and resonates with the audience even today. Bhupinder took his last breath on 18 July 2022, but his songs continue to live on
News18
17-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- News18
From Majun-e-Ishq To Sparrow Brain: What Indian Kings And Nawabs Ate For Stamina
The kings and nawabs of India followed special diets and consumed medicinal herbs to enhance their physical strength, stamina, and virility. These remedies were rooted in Ayurveda and traditional wisdom. They regularly consumed Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Safed Musli, and Kaunch seeds, all believed to boost sexual vitality. Their diet also included generous amounts of milk, ghee, dry fruits, and raw eggs mixed with sugar. (AI Generated) The Sikh ruler of Punjab, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, reportedly consumed Ashwagandha and Shilajit regularly. He drank Badam Sharbat, a blend of almonds, saffron, milk, and sugar candy. The Maharaja laid great emphasis on horse riding and physical exercise. Despite being blind in one eye and bearing smallpox scars, he was famed for his physical strength and military skills. (News18 Hindi) 3/10 Before independence, India had nearly 565 princely states, each ruled by its own king, nawab, or nizam. Their preferences, from food to lifestyle, were often lavish and unique. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala was among the most notable. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing around 136 kg, he had a striking presence. Known to have 350 women in his harem, the Maharaja reportedly hired a foreign doctor to prepare aphrodisiacs for him and paid him a hefty salary. (News18 Hindi) To boost his strength, the Patiala Maharaja consumed pearls, gold, silver, and various herbs. A special preparation made from the brain of a sparrow, mixed with finely chopped carrots, was part of his routine. He also consumed gold ash regularly, which was believed to enhance stamina and strength, enabling him to spend nights with his many queens. (News18 Hindi) 6/10 Mutanjan is believed to have originated in the Middle East and was later adopted by Mughal chefs in India. It gradually gained popularity among Indian royalty. Author Mirza Zafar Hussain, in his book 'Qadeem Lucknow Ki Aakhiri Bahar', described its significance and popularity among the Mughals and Nawabs. (News18 Hindi) 7/10 Wajid Ali Shah also raised chickens on a special diet and consumed their eggs. He regularly took Majun-e-Ishq, an herbal paste prepared by traditional Hakims. He believed in dance and music, particularly Kathak, as a form of stress relief. Known as a ' Rasik Nawab ', he was deeply aware of sensual pleasures. (News18 Hindi)
India.com
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India.com
This Indian king had 350 mistresses, fathered 88 children, he was famously known as..., name is...
India's most flamboyant king had 10 wives, 350 mistresses, 88 kids, he built Chail cricket ground and was the man behind Patiala peg, he is... Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala was not just a king, he was a larger-than-life personality known for his rich lifestyle, love for food, and grand way of living. His habits were so extravagant that even British officers who visited him were left amazed. Some stories about him are so surprising, hat they are hard to believe, but they're all true. He loved to eat, especially parathas and kebabs, and people say he could easily eat enough food for five people in one meal. Once, during a dinner with a British officer, his plate was seen loaded with about 15 kinds of parathas, heaps of kebabs, and his famous Patiala peg of whisky. The officer was so shocked, he later wrote about the experience. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh was a tall man, he stood at 6 feet 4 inches in height and weighing around 136 kg. He was born on October 12, 1891, and was lovingly called 'Tikka Sahib' as a child. Sadly, he lost his father at the age of just 9, and soon after, he became the ruler of Patiala. His life was full of colour, charisma, and unforgettable tales. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, the man with many interests Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala was a man of many interests, he was a sportsman, soldier, music and art lover, a caring father, and also known for living a life full of luxury and indulgence. His personality had so many sides that people who met him were often surprised. According to historians Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins in their book Freedom at Midnight, the Maharaja could eat up to 10 kilograms of food in a day. For him, having two whole chickens just with tea was normal. He also had a grand stable with 500 of the world's finest horses. His lavish lifestyle is also seen in the fact that he had a harem of 350 women with whom he fathered 88 children, of which 52 survived to adulthood. To boost his strength and stamina, he used to take special medicines made from rare herbs and spices. He married ten times, and his favourite wife was Rajmata Vimala Kaur, who often travelled abroad with him and made public appearances. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh paid a lot of attention to the women in his harem. He made sure they looked exactly how he liked. For this, he hired perfumers, hairdressers, jewellers, and even brought in plastic surgeons from France and Britain to change their looks if needed. In an article by James Sherwood published by Henry Poole & Co, it was written that the Maharaja would often have his favourite women from the harem sit around his cold-water swimming pool with no clothes on. While swimming, he would sometimes stop to touch them or take a sip of whisky. Even the ceiling in his bedroom was decorated with erotic carvings, showing just how extravagant and bold his lifestyle was. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh also had his own private airplane, and he owned 44 Rolls-Royce cars. He had a deep love for cricket and is often called the Father of Indian Cricket. In 1911, he even led the Indian cricket team to England, and between 1915 and 1937, he played many first-class matches. The famous 'Patiala Peg' a large serving of whisky was also his invention.
ABC News
11-07-2025
- ABC News
Father speaks out as driver jailed for killing woman in high-speed crash at Windsor Gardens
A man who was found to be driving at 160 kilometres per hour, seconds before he killed a mother-of-two in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, has been sentenced to more than five years in jail. Bhupinder Singh, 24, was driving to meet a friend at the Adelaide Fringe on March 18, 2023 when he struck a car being driven by Christine Sandford on North East Road at Windsor Gardens. The court heard Ms Sandford was preparing a meal at her home just 500 metres away when she went out to get cooking oil. The 40-year-old was turning across North East Road and believed to be heading to the nearby OTR petrol station when she was hit and died at the scene. Judge Paul Muscat said that Ms Sandford's death was "totally avoidable". Singh, who had previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, was behind the wheel of a friend's high-powered V8 Ford Mustang at almost 100kph above the speed limit and had been swerving in and out of traffic before the crash happened. Judge Muscat said police evidence taken from the Mustang's data showed the car was travelling at 160kph two-and-a-half seconds before the fatal collision. The impact pushed Ms Sandford's car 30 metres down the road. "You were tailgating and flashing your high beams … you were swerving around other cars at high-speed. "The risk that you posed to other persons driving at the speed at which you did must have been obvious to you." Judge Muscat said it would have been impossible for Ms Sandford to judge the speed of the Mustang as it approached. "Christine Sandford's death was totally avoidable if only you had obeyed the speed limit," Judge Muscat said. "The crazy speed at which you were driving the Ford Mustang, left you with no chance of avoiding crashing into her car. "There is a road safety message that is often repeated to motorists, for good reason, it reminds us all 'speed kills', sadly that is precisely what happened here." Several members of Ms Sandford's family were inside court to hear the sentence. Outside court her father Chris Tucker said; "There are no winners, nothing will bring Christine back". The court heard Singh, who had come to Australia from India five years ago to study, had suffered hardship in custody and had been ridiculed and discriminated against because of his faith, Sikhism. Judge Muscat said it had also been difficult for Singh to maintain a vegetarian diet, in keeping with his faith, and he had lost 9 kilograms since being remanded for sentencing in May. "This has resulted in, you consuming a diet essentially consisting of plain bread and jam, and a piece of fruit, or instant noodles, which has caused you to lose weight," Judge Muscat said. "You've also been unable to wash your long hair as there are no hair drying facilities available in prison and you cannot let your hair down to dry naturally because of your beliefs." But Judge Muscat found, despite those difficulties, Singh would not be eligible to serve his sentence on home detention. He sentenced Singh to five years, two months and 21 days imprisonment, with a non-parole period of four years and two months.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
AK-47 rifle, 37 cartridges recovered near Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur
An assault rifle AK-47 along with 37 live cartridges were recovered from an agricultural field near Ghoda Chakk village in the Mamdot area of Ferozepur along the India-Pakistan border, an official said on Thursday. The police suspected that the weapon and cartridges were dropped by a drone from across the border.(Representational image) The police suspected that the weapon and cartridges were dropped by a drone from across the border. Also Read | 'Had 30 seconds to react': Pakistan PM's advisor on BrahMos missile strike on Nur Khan airbase Senior superintendent of police Bhupinder Singh said following an input, a search operation was carried out during which the assault rifle and cartridges were recovered. An FIR has been registered against unidentified persons under relevant sections of the Arms Act and the Aircraft Act at Mamdot police station, the police said, adding that further investigation was underway.
