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Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Here's how Kriti Sanon embraces her inner ‘90s kid' through music
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon took to social media to give a dose of nostalgia as she embraced her inner '90s kid' through music. Taking to Instagram, the 'Heropanti' actress shared a fun glimpse of herself grooving to classic tunes from the era. The monochrome clip features the phrase '90's baby for life' written across it and shows Kriti Sanon applying makeup while grooving to the classic track 'Made in India' by Alisha Chinai. She then asks her team to change the song. In the video, Kriti can be heard saying, 'Can you please change the song… Move to some peppy one… I don't want to hear 'boom boom.'' The clip then transitions to the 'Bhediya' actress singing 'Meri Neend' by A Band of Boys, followed by dancing to the upbeat number 'Teri To, Teri Ta, Hamesha Yaad Sataave' from the album Rocky Handsome. Kriti captioned the video, 'Part 3 ke liye aur 90's ke gaane batao.. playlist update karni hai.' Reacting to her post, Sophie Choudry commented, 'I hope you know I sang the backing vocals on Made in India as a kid. That was my debut.' On the professional front, Kriti Sanon had recently wrapped up the shoot for her highly-anticipated drama, 'Tere Ishk Mein.' She took to Instagram to announce the wrap-up news and posted a couple of behind-the-scenes photos. 'And its a wrap on #TereIshkMein !! Love wrapped in Anand Rai style drama and intensity!! After a roller coaster ride and a marathon of emotionally and physically draining beautiful journey comes to an end.. but this one has given me memories and equations that will last forever!!,' she captioned the post. Expressing her gratitude for director Aanand L Rai, Kriti wrote, '@aanandlrai thank you for holding my one hand through this journey to find Mukti, and for feeding me the yummiest food with so much love with the other hand I have enjoyed every moment being directed by you sir!.' For her co-star Dhanush, the actress mentioned, '@dhanushkraja you are one of the finest and most intelligent actors I have worked with!!! Such a pleasure doing scenes with you, my friend! Here's to many more together!! stay amazing and stay in touch!!'
News18
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sudhanshu Pandey Recalls Craze For 'A Band Of Boys': ‘Girls Threw Undergarments At Us'
Last Updated: Sudhanshu Pandey recalls the craze of A Band Of Boys, calling it India's answer to the Backstreet Boys. From sold-out stadiums to wild fan moments, here's what he revealed. Long before Sudhanshu Pandey became a household name as Vanraj Shah in Anupamaa or stirred the pot in the reality game show The Traitors, he was part of a pop culture phenomenon that sent Indian fans into a frenzy—A Band Of Boys. In a recent interview with Zoom, the actor-singer looked back at the early 2000s when the all-male pop band—one of India's first—was riding high on the music charts and headlining stadium gigs. 'When A Band Of Boys came, we became a rage," Sudhanshu said. 'We were like competition for the Backstreet Boys, an answer to them from India. Our songs were on the Grammy list." Pandey was part of the original line-up from 2001 to 2005 and recalled the wild fanfare surrounding their performances. 'We were the first to perform in a stadium, in front of 20,000 to 25,000 people. There were no mobile phones back then. Girls used to throw their undergarments at us," he chuckled, describing the hysteria they experienced at live shows. After stepping away from the band to pursue his acting career, Sudhanshu recently made a grand return in August 2024, surprising fans with an official announcement that sent nostalgia-loving millennials into overdrive. In a heartfelt statement, A Band Of Boys shared, 'We are absolutely elated to have Sudhanshu back with us. It's been years since we performed together as a full band, and this reunion has truly brought back the memories of our early days." Known for chartbusters like Meri Neend, Gori, and Tera Chehra, the band—heavily inspired by The Backstreet Boys—was a pop sensation of its time and remains etched in the memories of early-2000s India. While his music career has come full circle, Sudhanshu's acting journey also saw a dramatic arc. He starred as the antagonist Vanraj Shah in Anupamaa from its 2020 premiere until his departure in 2024. He recently returned to reality TV with The Traitors, where he impressed viewers with his strategic gameplay and made it to the top 5, only to be evicted minutes before the winner was declared. First Published:
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lata Mangeshkar copied some of Noor-e-Jahan's style, want to bring that back: Leslee Lewis
Legendary composer behind cult classics like Pari Hoon Main and one half of the iconic Colonial Cousins, Leslee Peter Lewis, is scripting a new chapter in his musical journey. Speaking to us, Leslee shares how, to cater to his young audience and the masses, he changed his style of working. 'I've composed it, sung it, recorded it, and released it myself. I'm as independent as it gets,' shares Leslee as he talks about his new single, Meheki Khushboo. Managing every part of production solo has its challenges, but for Leslee, it's worth it. "I wanted people to ask, 'Did you really write this?' That was the desperation—to reach the youth," shares Leslee, adding: "There are so many independent artists these days. While I understood my audience, I knew I couldn't sing the way I always have. It was a conscious decision to sing in my own language (Hindi) so as to reach the masses. Today's youth is my target audience, and if they want me to sing in their language, so would I. Having said that, no journey is easy." Lesle believes the current music landscape is dominated by arrangements, not strong compositions. 'There's a scarcity of good songs that truly stay with you. There is no depth in the lyrics or composition to the music which is being created. Going viral has become as easy as it can get,' shares Leslee, adding, 'A good composition is like natural beauty. Arrangement is just the styling.' While many chase trends with remixes, he moves forward with fresh material. Ask him if he plans to recreate any of his cult classics like Bombay Girl (1994), Meri Neend (2002), and Paree Hoon Main (1991); the composer says, "I've got 60, 70, 80 songs. Why recreate when I can create? I believe in working on original content and would prefer focusing on that. Even though I have been approached to recreate my cult classics, personally, I am not too keen." The singer-composer believes in moving ahead with time, as that has been his philosophy from the start of his career. "I have believed in reforming things for me. Change is very important, and if AI will bring that change, what's the harm? It's a great tool—like a computer. But you have to be the master. If the machine starts making the creative decisions, you've already lost control. I dream music; I don't ask the machine to do it for me,' says Leslee. Even as indie music gains traction in India, he feels song writing still needs to catch up. 'There are plenty of guitar-strumming singer-songwriters. But they lack the main core of it, as when you compare them to the likes of James Taylor or Joni Mitchell, our melodies are still catching up.' 'I want to introduce India to its own cultural DNA. Like how our grandparents had Noor Jehan—she had a sound, a style of her own. Even the great Lata Mangeshkar copied her, she adopted so much of her style. That's what I want to bring back," says Leslee, wrapping up.
