MUMBAI IS ENTERTAINMENT TALKING India’s Koyal ABOUT Rana makes Suniel it to Miss Shetty’s World top 10 ‘car’nama
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 I ADVERTORIAL, ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTIONAL FEATURE I MUMBAI BOLLYWOOD MUSIC REPORT JAN-DEC 2014 >> >> TOP 5 ALBUMS Bollywood music saw many changing trends in 2014, be it the emergence TRANSITIONS IN THE BOLLYWOOD IMPRESSIVE TALENT of the importance of singles over albums, the virtual replacement of old MUSIC INDUSTRY IN 2014: ◆ Singles replace albums: Launch of singles replaces the singers by new voices, the culture of multiple music directors for a film, the culture of album releases emphasis given to the promotional song in a film or the birth of Zee Music ◆ New singers take over: New singers replace the old singers as a challenger to the still dominant T-Series completely ◆ Multiple music directors for a film: More and more films [email protected] ture of music being unveiled at the Singh remained top choices for now have multiple music directors composing songs for music launch has given way to sin- every filmmaker, Kanika Kapoor one film usic has always been and gles being released one by one, cul- and Mohammad Irfan made KANIKA KAPOOR has become an even big- ◆ The emergence of the Promotional song: Many films now M minating with an event where the impressive debuts. On the subject Singer of Baby Doll, Lovely ger parameter in the suc- stars of the film interact with of copyright and contracts, we record and market a promotional song after the completion of cess of a film. This year, the films media and release the CD, which is are happy that the music compa- the film, to give the film a boost at the box office. This song is 1 which gave the makers the maxi- a mere photo-op. All top 10 songs nies and all the associations have usually sung and performed by a special singer or actress to mum return on investment were this year had completely new voic- reached a consensus that is mutu- help build hype for the film. coincidentally films with great es, barring that of Shreya ally beneficial. While T-Series FILM RATING ◆ Virtual monopoly of T-Series gives way to a competitive 2 States 4 stars music, be it 2 States, Ek Villain, Ghoshal, who still remains a hot remains the dominant player, Zee MUSIC DIRECTORS Ragini MMS 2 or Yaariyan. Kick, favourite amongst music direc- Music seems to have bagged a market scenario with Zee Music as a key challenger: The Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy this year's biggest blockbuster so tors. Even though Arijit Singh, chunk of the market, proving to copyright issue raised gave way to the emergence of Zee far, too had great music. The cul- Ankit Tiwari and Yo Yo Honey be good challengers. Music as a challenger to the still dominant T-Series.
TOP 10 SONGS (based on MOHAMMAD IRFAN Mirchi Top 20 and our rating) TOP 10 CRITICALLY BEST SONGS Singer of Dard Dilo Ke, Banjaara
S.N. SONGS SINGERS FILM S.N. SONGS SINGERS FILM 1 Baby Doll Kanika Kapoor, Meet Ragini MMS 2 1 Baby Doll Kanika Kapoor, Ragini Bros Anjjan & Kunal Meet Bros MMS 2 Avanti Anjjan & Kunal 2 Galliyan Ankit Tiwari Ek Villian Avanti 3 Humpty Shekhar Ravjiani Hasee Toh 2 3 Samjhawan Arijit Singh & Shreya 2 Zehnaseeb ARMAAN MALIK FILM RATING Ghoshal Sharma Ki & Chinmayi Phasee Singer of Naina, Auliya FILM RATING Kick 4 stars Dulhania Sripada Ek Villain 4 stars MUSIC DIRECTORS Himesh Reshammiya, Meet MUSIC DIRECTORS 4 Mast Magan Arijit Singh & Chinmayi 2 States 3 Suno Na Arijit Singh Youngistaan Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari & Soch Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh Sripada Sangemarmar 5 Manwa Laage Arijit Singh & Shreya Happy New 4 Ranjha Rupesh Kumar Queen Ghoshal Year Ram 6 Zehnaseeb Shekhar Ravjiani & Hasee Toh 5 Bismil Sukhwinder Singh Haider Chinmayi Sripada Phasee 6 Naina Sona Mohapatra & Khoobsurat SOHAIL SEN 7 Tere Hoke Rahenge Arijit Singh Raja Natwarlal Armaan Malik Music Director of Gunday 8 Tune Maari Vishal Dadlani, Bappi Gunday 7 Patakha Guddi Sultana & Jyoti Highway 4 5 Entriyaan Lahiri, KK & Neeti Nooran Mohan 8 Sawan Aaya Hai Arijit Singh Creature 3D 9 Jumme Ki Raat Mika Singh & Palak Kick FILM RATING 9 Allah Waariyan Shafqat Amanat Yaariyan FILM RATING Muchhal Ragini MMS2 4 stars Yaariyan 4 stars Ali MUSIC DIRECTORS MUSIC DIRECTORS 10 Sunny Sunny Yo Yo Honey Singh & Yaariyan 10 Chirantan Bhatt, Meet Bros Pritam, Mithoon,Yo Yo Honey Sheeshe Ka Rekha Bhardwaj The Xposé SHASHI-SHIVAMM Neha Kakkar Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh Singh, Arko Pravo Mukherjee Samundar Music Directors of Mary Kom Abheet Gidwani Pakistan’s Mahira Khan with SRK in Raees
alent from across the Tborder continues to be sought after in Bollywood. After Fawad Khan (Khoobsurat) and Humaima Malick (Raja Natwarlal), yet another attractive Pakistani Shah actress, Mahira Khan is slated Rukh to make her debut in Hindi cin- Khan ema. This Pak import won notices worldwide for her per- Dholakia. The film has Shah formance in Shoaib Mansoor’s Rukh Khan playing a don and is Bol (2011), just like Humaima likely to have Nawazuddin did. She visited Mumbai last Siddiqui playing a cop. A month after her television seri- source said that SRK had al Humsafar gained popularity dropped in at the audition to and dropped subtle hints of the meet Mahira. Hindi filmmakers whom she The actress is married to her may consider working with. college sweetheart Ali Askari. Obviously, the ones who were And though she is based out of the quickest to move in were Karachi, the articulate girl producers Ritesh Sidhwani and with the porcelain complexion travels extensively. India will Farhan Akhtar, who finalised Mahira Khan the VJ-turned-actress for Raees be a long haul destination for being directed by Rahul now, we guess.
First look of Girish Kumar and Navneet Kaur Dhillon (Miss India 2013) from Vaibhav Mishra’s modern, contemporary, yet untitled love story being currently shot in Mauritius TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2014 MUMBAI IS TALKING ABOUT BOMBAY TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA 3 BIZARRE! Man has scissors stuck in his stomach for 12 years urgeons left a man to suffer 12 Karp Ponomaryov from Kazakhstan, Syears of stomach pain after they has now said that he is not looking to accidentally left a pair of 20 cm long sue the hospital, and has only asked surgical scissors inside him after an that they arrange to have the scissors Pre-owned car showroom launched in city operation. The 53-year-old victim, removed immediately. Agencies Pics: Tejas Kudtarkar
Rowan Fernandes, Suniel Shetty, Faisal Ahmed and Cyrus Radha Ahmed, Suneeta Rao, Anees Nallaseth Ahmed and Sonal Fernandes
umbai saw the pace. The occasion also saw M launch of CarCity, the launch of South a certified pre- Mumbai’s first 3M car care owned car showroom in store, a leader in car detail- Worli, by three friends and ing, offering treatments like car lovers — Cyrus car exterior polishing, inte- Nallaseth, Faisal N rior cleaning with 99% Ahmad and Rowan germ elimination, paint pro- Fernandes. The show- tection films, car wraps etc. room embodies quali- Among the several celebri- ties Mumbai is known ties and corporate honchos for — vibrant, dynamic who attended the event were and constantly on the Suniel Shetty, Ashwin move. The company Sanghi, Peter and Indrani promises absolute com- Mukerjea, Mohammed mitment to clients. Khan, Gary Lawyer, Timmy ensuring complete trans- Narang, Kunal Vijaykar, parency and integrity, It Rakesh Agarwal, Ankur Moiz hopes to quench Mumbai’s Sharma, Clyde Crasto, Lokhandwala, growing thirst for pre- Sumit and Amrita Mohit shah, owned premium certified Chowdhury, Sai Gundewar, Seshu Rao Timmy Narang cars as it feels the market for Savio D’sa, Colvyn Harris Siddharth (Regional Manager, this is growing at a rapid and Jimmy Tata. Kannan 3M India Ltd) MOMS AND KIDS BOND
AT THIS CHRISTMAS PARTY Tupur inging in the festive Post the enthralling perform- joyful evening ended with a Aditi Chatterjee Govitrikar R season, Phoenix ance, the ladies went on a holi- scrumptious dinner, hosted by with daughter Arzoo Govitrikar Marketcity Kurla host- day shopping spree in the Grillopolis. Shamita Singha, ed a grand Christmas party mall, which boasts a wide who attended the event, said, recently.The evening at one of range of cosmetics and inter- “I feel delighted to have the the most sought after subur- national fashion brands. The opportunity to spend quality ban destinations saw mothers children enjoyed their time time with kids, friends and and kids indulging in an opu- with Santa Claus at a toy store. their families. Phoenix lent pre-Christmas party host- They even put their creative Marketcity is a vibrant and ed by Vahbiz Mehta. skills to test at the kids club exciting venue to host an The evening kickstarted with art workshop and had a fun- evening of fun and celebra- a live music performance by filled, adventurous evening at tion.” Also seen at this soiree Manasi Scott, who sang the various entertainment were Tupur Chatterjee, Arzoo Christmas songs and carols, facilities that the mall has to Govitrikar, Megha Kawale, creating a offer. They even attended the Asha Bhat (Miss cheerful special Christmas workshops, Supranational 2014), Aditi ambi- where they learnt to make Govitrikar, Aanchal Oberoi ence. bands and reindeer hats. The and Mahek Chahal.
Shamita Singha
Asha Bhatt (Miss Supranational 2014) Manasi Scott with son Watch Sanjay Gupta talk about how he convinced Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to do Jazbaa, using Alive
Sanjay Gupta
HOW TO DOWNLOAD & USE ALIVE APP Get the free Alive app: Give a missed call to 18001023324 or visit alivear.com from your mobile phone. STEP 2 Open Alive app on your phone & scan this picture by focussing your phone’s camera on it. For Android, iOS and Windows, tap on screen to capture and hold still over the image. On BB & Symbian, go to options & capture. STEP 3 Watch the photo come alive. View it & share it with friends. NOTE: Available on select Android (version 2.2 and above), iOS (version 4.3 and above), BB (version 5.0 and above), Symbian (version S60 and above) and Windows (Version 7.5 and above).