Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute......

'When He Played The Tabla It Was Magic'

'The balance Zakir Bhai created between rhythm and execution...his maths during his performances were perfect, and yet he was a fountain of improvisation.' IMAGE: Eleven-year-old Puneet Thakkar,......

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

'Zakir bhai always said, 'koi chala nahi jata hai', he believed even after death, you left something of yourself behind and he has left so much of himself behind.' IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir......

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

'The security guards at the stadium did not recognise him. He kept saying he was Zakir Hussain but they did not permit him to enter.''Zakir bhai was calm and told me it is not their fault. They......

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

The last rites of Ghazal Maestro Pankaj Udhas were performed with state honours in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Pankajji passed away on Monday, February 26. Rediff.com's Satish Bodas......

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

'We are all here to hustle.' The road is seldom easy for outsiders to break into the Hindi film industry. But when they do, their success is glorious. One such story is scripted by Bhuvan Arora,......

James is a poor man's Shiva

No new kid on the block will call his debut complete unless he can brag about his introduction scene. So, what's it gonna be? Playing a guitar in a swanky nightclub or beating up a baddie to......

Readers' choice on the best, worst actors of 2002

Thu Dec 26 21:01:21 2002 Name:ajit gokhaleCity, Country:usaYour Views:I think Anil kapoor was the best in Nayak.He is an in-depth actor above all the current crop. (I think Amitabh is running out......

Mohammed Shami-Hasin Jahan saga continues

Shami's wife sends complaint's copy to COA chief India pacer Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan has sent the documents related to her complaints against her husband to the Board of Control for......