Indian singer Javed Khan has cancelled two scheduled performances at Garba events in Jaipur, Rajasthan, following alleged threats from several right-wing organisations over his participation as a Muslim artist. The events, planned for 17 and 18 October, were called off after organisers reportedly received warnings that the programmes would be disrupted. The incident has reignited […]

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has reportedly survived an armed attack in Mumbai’s Juhu area after gunmen opened fire at his BMW as he returned from a football ground. At least five shots were allegedly fired at the actor, while an attempt to discharge a sixth round failed when the weapon jammed at close range. The […]

National Award-winning playback singer Abhay Jodhpurkar has raised concerns about the growing dominance of commercial interests in the Indian music industry, warning that the pursuit of profit and higher output is threatening artistic freedom and originality. Drawing on his experience across several regional film industries, he believes music should be valued for its creative quality […]

Popular Indian playback singer Harshdeep Kaur will open the fourth edition of the TV9 Festival of India in New Delhi on 16 October, setting the tone for five days of music, cultural performances, food and shopping. Her special concert, titled Noor-e-Ishq: Songs of the Soul, will bring together Bollywood hits, Sufi music and Punjabi melodies. […]