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Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Anurag Kashyap lashes out at T-Series for paying little money for the music of Dev.D, Gangs Of Wasseypur and Gulaal, 'If Bhushan Kumar is not buying it...'
It's yet another chaotic day in the world of Bollywood. This time, the spotlight is on filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and producer Bhushan Kumar. Anurag Kashyap has openly criticized India's largest music label, T-Series, for its approach to music rights and payments. In a recent conversation that Anurag Kashyap had with The Juggernaut, he claimed that T-Series paid him less for the music of his iconic films, and elaborated on why he feels Bhushan Kumar lacks an understanding of good music. Anurag Kashyap Expresses Displeasure Over T-Series Not Paying Him Enough For Music Of His Iconic Films Gangs Of Wasseypur, Dev.D and Gulaal Anurag revealed that T-Series paid him very little for the music of his cult classics Dev.D, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Gulaal. These films, celebrated for their groundbreaking soundtracks, continue to resonate with the listeners. In the interview, he made a very bold remark. 'If Bhushan Kumar is not buying it, then it is good music. If T-Series is not buying it, it is great music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price', he told to the interviewer. T-Series, who continue to profit massively from these soundtracks, have allegedly compensated him inadequately. He claims that the label prioritizes commercial appeal over quality, often paying high amounts only when big stars are involved. Anurag Kashyap Claims Bhushan Kumar's T-Series Acquired The Music Rights Of Bombay Velvet, Despite Not Liking It The filmmaker also highlighted a specific case with his 2015 film Bombay Velvet. According to Kashyap, T-Series paid a substantial amount for its music despite not liking the soundtrack. He said, 'They only pay for the star in it,' implying that T-Series bases its financial decisions on the star power and not the musical merit. Both Bhushan Kumar And Anurag Kashyap Are Correct In Their Own Right; Here's How T-Series, led by Bhushan Kumar, has not publicly responded to these accusations yet. However, the label's dominance in Bollywood's music scene is undeniable. T-Series' commercial focus is not impractical as they are here to make money and not to do public service. Anurag Kashyap, on the other hand, is not wrong to be inclined towards the art, more than the other commercial aspects that labels like T-Series focus on. Share your view on the matter, and whether or not you feel Anurag Kashyap is justified to be speaking like this about the music label that has acquired the music rights of his films.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Will Diljit Be Removed From Border 2? FWICE Sends Explosive Letter To Sunny Deol, Imtiaz Ali'
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has strongly objected to Diljit Dosanjh's casting in Border 2, citing his recent collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3. Letters have been sent to T-Series' Bhushan Kumar, Sunny Deol, and Imtiaz Ali demanding the removal of Dosanjh from the patriotic project. FWICE calls it a 'disservice' to the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. Amid the backlash, Diljit finally breaks silence and claims Sardaar Ji 3 was shot before tensions escalated. Is Bollywood heading for another storm? Watch the full video to know all sides of the story. Read More
India.com
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood's richest family in Bollywood, not Khans, Kapoors, Bachchans or Chopras, their net worth is Rs 10000 crore, family is....
The Bollywood industry is home to many famous actors, directors, and producers. From Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, and more, the industry has many families who are affluent and rich. However, do you know who is the richest family in Bollywood? When this question comes up, some of the names that float to mind are SRK, Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, and more. But let us tell you, it is none of them. Bollywood's Richest Family Is… The richest family in Bollywood has a net worth of a whopping Rs 10,000 crore. Another interesting fact is that this person is neither an actor nor a director! He is none other than T-Series' Bhushan Kumar's family. As per the Hurun Rich List, Bhushan and his family are the richest family in Bollywood. In fact, his family is not just the richest in Bollywood but in the entire Indian cinema industry. As per a report shared by the website Hurun India Rich List, the T-Series family has a net worth of $1.2 billion (over Rs 10,000 crore). Despite having a massive empire of Rs 10,000 crore, there is no superstar in their family. Their massive wealth made them the richest family in Bollywood placing them ahead of some of Bollywood's most iconic families, including the Khans, Kapoors, and even the Chopras. Source of Income for the Kumars Bhushan Kumar runs the massive business of T-Series with his uncle, Kishan Kumar, who is also the chairman of the company. His family members, including Bhushan's wife, actor-director Divya Khossla; his sister, actor Khushali Kumar; and his younger sister, singer Tulsi Kumar, are also actively involved in the business. Apart from their individual income, Bhushan's T-Series—originally a powerhouse music label—evolved into one of India's leading film production giants, backing all-time blockbusters such as Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Dangal, 3 Idiots, Aashiqui 2, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ek Tha Tiger, War, Andhadhun, and Chennai Express, among many others. Apart from Bhushan Kumar's family, the second spot for being the richest family has been secured by the Chopra family. Yash Raj Films and BR Films have a massive net worth of ₹8,000 crore, whereas the third spot is secured by Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan is the richest actor in Bollywood and has a net worth of ₹7,800 crore, reported Forbes.
India.com
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
The most viewed devotional song on YouTube, has over 4.6 billion views, has 20 million likes, song is..., singer is….
Bhajan Samrat Gulshan Kumar's company, T-Series, keeps uploading many bhajans and videos on YouTube. Among these, the most viewed bhajan video in India is 'Hanuman Chalisa'. It has been viewed 4,669,434,250 views (about 4 billion 67 lakh) so far. This video is viewed millions of times every day. The song is heard with great faith in Hindu families. The audio of Hanuman Chalisa is also played a lot in temples and religious programs. The interesting thing is that many people do not know who the singer of this song is. Yes, the same Hariharan who has sung popular songs like 'Tu Hi Re', 'Yun Hi Chala Chal', 'Chanda Re Chanda Re'. Not only has Hanuman Chalisa been sung, but Hariharan has also sung many bhajans. Many famous bhajans of Lord Shiva are in Hariharan's voice. The interesting thing is that many people do not know the fact that the Hanuman Chalisa, in which Gulshan Kumar is seen, has been sung by Hariharan. T-Series' Hanuman Chalisa became the first devotional video to cross 1 billion views on YouTube. The company also tweeted about this. The interesting thing came to light that the highest increase in views of Hanuman Chalisa was seen during the Corona. During the pandemic, T-Series owner Bhushan Kumar had said during an interview that when people are troubled, they listen to Hanuman Chalisa or sing it themselves. He had said, We are all in great trouble. Hanuman Chalisa gives strength to face these troubles. During a recent conversation with Radio Nasha, singer Hariharan was stunned when he came across the staggering number of views for his Hanuman Chalisa devotional video. He revealed, 'I was completely flabbergasted by the response it got. I didn't understand how it became such a huge thing and the kind of belief people have in it… It truly humbles me (sic).' He revealed an interesting anecdote when a priest almost touched his feet. 'I once visited the Brahma temple in Pushkar. The priest at the temple came up to me, folded his hands, and nearly touched my feet. I asked him, 'Maharaj ji yeh aap kya kar rahe hai (What are you doing?)'. He told me that they start the day with my rendition of Hanuman Chalisa,' said Hariharan.
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anu Aggarwal Defends Casting Couch, Says One Must Use Their 'Potential': 'Kya Bura Hai?'
Last Updated: Anu Aggarwal, known for Aashiqui, opened up on casting couch in Bollywood. Anu Aggarwal, known for her breakout role in the cult classic Aashiqui, has offered a candid take on the issue of casting couch in Bollywood. In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, the actress, who was a popular name in the 90s, didn't hold back while addressing the subject. While the casting couch remains a highly debated topic within the Hindi film industry — often either denied or reluctantly acknowledged — Anu questioned the general silence around it. 'Why are we pretending?" she asked. The actress reflected on her own experience in the industry, recalling that she maintained close yet professional relationships with all her directors, including Mahesh Bhatt. She clarified, 'There was no 'hanky-panky'," and confirmed she was never subjected to any casting couch situation. However, she didn't shy away from acknowledging the broader scope of the issue either. 'Kahan nahi hai casting couch?" she asked, adding that similar dynamics exist in other professional spaces like banks and corporate offices. She continued, 'Kya baat kar rahe ho aap? Why are we pretending? Everywhere there's casting couch. Since life has started, there's man and woman, and there are two energies, male and female, their union is something that everybody wants. That's what's entire history of Earth." The actress further challenged the moral panic surrounding the issue. 'So, what is 'Yeh bura hai' kya bura hai? So, at the end of the day, if you didn't make it, kya bura hai- when you don't use your potential, that is bura. What's the big deal being made about casting couch?" In the same interview, Anu also shared her thoughts on Aashiqui 2, which starred Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. She admitted to having watched the film, commenting, 'Nice, nice, matlab you know I didn't want to like to judge it." Released in 1990, Aashiqui became a massive hit and is remembered as one of Bollywood's most iconic romantic musicals. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by T-Series' Gulshan Kumar along with Vishesh Films, the film starred newcomers Anu Aggarwal and Rahul Roy. While the story was simple, it struck a chord with audiences, largely thanks to its chart-topping soundtrack composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Songs like 'Dheere Dheere Se" and 'Nazar Ke Saamne" turned into instant classics and remain popular to this day. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with the latest news on Bollywood, Hollywood, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and regional cinema, movie reviews and K-dramas, web series , Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
