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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
‘Good does not mean successful,' says Shankar Mahadevan ahead of Bengaluru performance
For over three decades, Shankar Mahadevan has been a name synonymous with versatility – transcending borders and generations in the music world. As a celebrated playback singer and music composer, he has left an indelible mark in the industry for years with songs like Maa Tujhe Salaam, Breathless, and Mitwa and grabbing awards like the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Enna Solla Pogirai and Padma Shri. Among the milestones in his journey is the founding of the Shankar Mahadevan Academy 15 years ago which he co-established with Sridhar Ranganathan with the intention to democratise music education. He performed with members of the academy at Sangam and Prayag, a music festival, on Friday. Recently, the academy unveiled two new courses, aimed to cater to diverse musical interests and ages. 'The whole idea of forming this academy was to leave a legacy behind. We wanted to create this, not only for the generations to come, but also for generations before us,' said Mahadevan. For him, music serves a higher purpose. 'Music is not just about entertaining, or about teaching and learning. It has a purpose beyond age, country, and religion.' One of the shifts in music teaching in recent years has been the adoption of the online mode, Mahadevan commented, 'People did not have faith in it. Many questioned us asking if it's possible. Now, there are hundreds of kids who have learnt online from various parts of India, and they are all singing in unison,' adding, 'We have teachers who learn Japanese or even Spanish [to teach foreign students]. They might be sitting in Ahmedabad and teaching students in Kumbakonam. The students performed for me and the dedication, the fire, the focus that those kids had – now there is no looking back. We introduced these classes in three villages, now we want to make it 3,000.'
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shreya Ghoshal pays emotional tribute to Indian Armed Forces during Mumbai concert: ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam is my way of touching their feet'
Patriotism took centre stage at Shreya Ghoshal 's All Hearts Tour concert in Mumbai, as the singer paused her set to pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces . During her heartfelt rendition of AR Rahman's Maa Tujhe Salaam, Shreya became visibly emotional while addressing the crowd, leaving many in the audience teary-eyed and reflective. She acknowledged the peace and safety citizens enjoy because of the selfless service of Indian soldiers. 'Every second that we are standing here, we are not even having a single worry in our mind because there is somebody protecting us at the border," she said. 'Any place you ever see an army man, navy, or air force officer, we should touch their feet. This song is my way of touching their feet—a Charan Sparsh." The timing of the tribute added depth to her message, coming just days after India's Operation Sindoor and its swift retaliation to cross-border hostilities from Pakistan. Shreya thanked the armed forces for their unwavering courage and urged everyone to recognise their sacrifices beyond fleeting moments of gratitude. Calling for a shared expression of national unity, she told the audience, 'I would like that all our bands also be united in this. If everyone sings this together, then I think it will be a very beautiful feeling. I feel this is how we should remember this moment." As the crowd joined in singing Maa Tujhe Salaam, the concert hall transformed into a chorus of patriotic voices. More than just a musical performance, the evening became a reminder of the debt owed to the brave men and women who serve the country. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shreya Ghoshal's tribute to armed forces with 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' rendition. Watch
Singer Shreya Ghoshal paid a heartfelt tribute to the Indian armed forces during the Mumbai leg of her 'All Hearts Tour' on May 24. The concert, which was postponed from May 10 due to Operation Sindoor, marked the final Indian performance of her her concert, Ghoshal performed the patriotic song 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' and paused midway to speak to the audience about the role of the armed forces in ensuring the safety and security of the second that we are standing here, we are not even having a single worry in our mind because there is somebody protecting us at the border,' she said. 'Any place you ever see an army man, navy or air force officer, unka charan sparsh karna humara banta hai (we should touch their feet). So ye gaana hume charan sparsh karte hue, humare matrubhoomi ke liye hume saath gaana chahiye, mai chahungi ki humara saara band bhi isme invited ho. Saath mein gayenge toh (This song is like a charan sparsh (a respectful bow) from us. We should sing it together for our motherland. I would like our entire band to be part of this as well. If we sing it together, then) I think it will be very beautiful and I feel this is how we should remember this moment.'advertisementWatch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla)The tribute comes shortly after rising tensions between India and Pakistan, marked by India's launch of Operation Sindoor, a significant cross-border military Mumbai concert concluded the Indian leg of Ghoshal's tour and featured a full-capacity audience. The singer's remarks and performance received a warm response from those in Watch
India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Shreya Ghoshal's Mumbai Concert Turns Into An Emotional Salute To The Indian Forces
New Delhi: During the Mumbai leg of her All Hearts Tour, singer Shreya Ghoshal left the audience visibly emotional with a heartfelt tribute to India's armed forces. Just as she began singing Maa Tujhe Salaam, Shreya paused and addressed the packed crowd with a message straight from the heart. 'Every second that we are standing here, we are not even having a single worry in our mind because there is somebody protecting us at the border,' she said. 'Any place you ever see an army man, navy or air force officer, we should touch their feet. This song is my way of touching their feet — a Charan Sparsh.' Her tribute came against the backdrop of recent courageous acts by the Indian military, including Operation Sindoor and a brave response to a recent cross-border threat. She went on to urge everyone—fans, bands, and fellow artists—to come together in unity. 'I would like that all our bands also be united in this. If everyone sings this together, then I think it will be a very beautiful feeling. I feel this is how we should remember this moment,' she said. Watch The Video Here: The concert turned into a patriotic celebration as the crowd rose to sing Maa Tujhe Salaam with Shreya. In that moment, the concert became more than just a show—it was a collective tribute to the heroes who guard the nation. Shreya's emotional performance served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our soldiers—and the importance of remembering them not just in times of conflict, but alway
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rhea Chakraborty Writes Moving Note Amid India-Pakistan Conflict: 'From One Fauji Home To...:
Last Updated: Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions and Operation Sindoor, Rhea Chakraborty shares a deeply personal tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. As India-Pakistan tensions escalate following Operation Sindoor—India's retaliatory strikes on terror camps across the border—actor Rhea Chakraborty has shared a moving tribute on Instagram, honouring the Indian Armed Forces through the deeply personal lens of her own upbringing as a soldier's daughter. In her emotional note titled 'From a Fauji Daughter…", Rhea reflected on growing up in a military household, where strength is silent and patriotism runs deep. Her father, Indrajit Chakraborty, is a retired Indian Army officer, and the post offers an intimate glimpse into the life of families who quietly carry the weight of sacrifice. 'I grew up watching my dad wear his uniform like second skin – calm, proud, ready. And I grew up watching my mom hold back tears like a soldier too," she wrote, accompanied by A.R. Rahman's iconic 'Maa Tujhe Salaam." Rhea acknowledged the unique emotional burden of fauji families, 'That love often looks like distance. That pride quietly holds hands with fear." She added, 'Today, I sleep safely in my home because someone else's father, mother, brother, or sister is out there—standing at the border, standing tall." Addressing fellow military families across India, she wrote, 'To every Army, Navy, and Airforce family waiting, hoping, praying—I see you. I feel you. I stand with you." She concluded with a resonant message: 'From one fauji home to another… sending love, strength, and a salute. Jai Hind." Her post comes just days after India launched Operation Sindoor, a targeted mission that neutralized nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. In retaliation, Pakistan carried out multiple drone attacks and ceasefire violations along the LoC on the night of May 8–9, which were effectively intercepted by the Indian Army. 'The Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation," the Army said in a statement. On the work front, Rhea Chakraborty is currently one of the gang leaders on MTV Roadies XX, marking a confident and heartfelt return to the public eye. First Published:
