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  • “Imagination is infinite in an independent album:” Sohail Sen

    “Imagination is infinite in an independent album:” Sohail Sen

    Mumbai: After setting Bollywood charts ablaze with his blockbuster hits, renowned music composer and singer Sohail Sen has ventured into new territory with his debut independent album, ‘SÆN V’, which he recently launched in collaboration with Artiste First.

    This album marks a significant milestone in Sen’s career, offering a deeply personal and diverse musical experience. ‘SÆN V’ features seven unique tracks that reflect various facets of Sen’s artistic evolution, from the soulful ‘Saiyaan’ to the introspective ‘Bullehshah’. The album also features ‘Allah Tera Khel,’ ‘Galli Galli,’ ‘Kinara,’ ‘Emotional Fool,’ and a piano version of ‘Saiyaan,’ each showcasing his versatility and deep-rooted connection to his musical heritage.

    His most recent “Haan Ke Haan” from Maharaj has added another feather to his cap. He is a fourth-generation musician from the illustrious Sen family, whose legacy spans over 500 years.

    Indiantelevision.com’s Arth Chakraborty caught up with Sohail Sen to talk more about his debut independent album ‘SÆN V’, upcoming projects and more…

    Edited Excerpts:

    On the inspiration behind the title ‘SÆN V’ for your debut independent album

    My title is Sen and I was looking for a unique word, thanks to Rohit Sobit ji’s son for coming up with the name, so basically SÆN 5 is a combination of personal significance, artistic vision, and conceptual storytelling. My family has contributed to music for four to five generations and therefore the title justifies all this.

    On the difference between creating and releasing your independent album ‘SÆN V’ and composing music for Bollywood, both in terms of musical style and the overall experience

    That is an excellent question. Bollywood songs focus more on the storyline and scene. So a boundary is set within which I have to compose whereas in my independent album creativity is unlimited. Therefore I made songs from deep within my heart that pleased my soul. Imagination is infinite in an independent album.

    On the track closest to your heart and a personal story behind a song from the album

    O Saiyaan is the closest to my heart as I believe in spreading love everywhere.

    O Saiyaan is a song that was made with a heart full of love. There are so many people in the world who keep love at their epitome but are scared of commitments, so it’s a reality check for everyone who can’t commit to a relationship, and through O Saiyaan we want them to be fearless in love

    On the challenges you faced while creating music independently for the first time

    To be honest, there were none. I was fortunate enough to have a company like Artiste First to give me all the right tools to overcome all challenges.

    On your musical upbringing influencing the sound and themes of ‘SÆN V’

    SAEN V has many flavors romance, crush, spirituality, etc. All I have learned from my teachers, family, and Bollywood has been embedded into it. I think like a common man while making music and want a common man to understand and hum along with it.

    On the message that you hope listeners take away from ‘SÆN V’

    Follow your passion. Dream big and realise them. Be undefeatable and conquer all challenges. As they say “Where there is a will there is a way”, the will to succeed has to be so enormous that automatically after a while things fall in place. Success may be delayed but not denied provided there is persistence and smart work.

    On upcoming projects

    I have just released my first independent album SÆN 5 and have already started brainstorming for my next album. For films, there are three projects lined up to release by the end of this year.

    On balancing commercial success with artistic freedom

    By almighty’s grace, I am blessed and do not need to struggle for little things. I am thankful for all this. Since I love music, I aim to give my best and leave the rest. Anything that is beautiful attracts everyone. Commercial success follows artistic freedom. Therefore I aim to make the best composition which I can as per my ability or capability. I don’t think anything more than that.

    On the evolving independent music scene in India

    Due to social media literacy spreading all over India be it rural or urban independent music is also getting a lot of impetus. Everyone is familiar with the internet and the various platforms available be it Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and Twitter to name a few. The success lies in Staying Authentic, understanding & binding with the audience, blending innovative & familiar elements, selective compromise, releasing multiple types of content, Maintaining a clear artistic vision, and engaging in strategic Marketing. Everything that comes from one heart touches the other heart. feelings are what everyone understands and hold onto. So I see independent music rise and touch the sky in the course of time.

  • Artiste First launches Sohail Sen’s debut album ‘SÆN V’

    Artiste First launches Sohail Sen’s debut album ‘SÆN V’

    Mumbai: Artiste First, a label dedicated to championing independent music and supporting established artists, has announced a new collaboration with composer Sohail Sen for the release of his debut independent album, ‘SÆN V’.

    Sohail Sen, a household name in the Indian music industry, is celebrated for his blockbuster hits like “Tune Maari Entriyaan,” “Shaitan Ka Saala,” “Banjaara” from Ek Tha Tiger, “Isq Risk”, and his most recent “Haan Ke Haan” from Maharaj has added feather to his cap. He is a fourth-generation musician from the illustrious Sen family. With ‘SÆN V’, he embarks on a deeply personal journey, showcasing his evolution as an artist.

    SÆN V is a heartfelt journey that reflects Sean’s exploration of his musical identity, bringing together a diverse mix of emotions and stories. The album kicks off with “Saiyaan,” capturing the relatable confusion of undefined love, while “Bullehshah” invites listeners to reflect on the deep yet often overlooked wisdom of Sufi teachings. “Kinara” is a tender ode to those special moments with a loved one, and “Allah Tera Khel” speaks to the raw feelings of loneliness we all experience at times. “Galli Galli” vividly portrays the excitement and agony of love at first sight, and “Emotional Fool” offers a playful, self-aware look at the ups and downs of overthinking. Each song adds a unique color to the vibrant and personal tapestry of SÆN V.

    The album features seven tracks, each offering a unique sound while exploring universal themes of life and love. Speaking about the project, Sohail describes ‘SÆN V’ as ‘soul food’—music that comforts and resonates deeply with listeners. “It has been an opportunity to explore my own potential and grow as an artist,” he shared. “The concept and the individual themes of each song are diverse, yet they blend together beautifully as an album.”

    Artiste First’s curator Rohit Sobti shared his excitement about this collaboration. Sobti said, “Sohail embodies a legacy, a fresh vibe, and a sense of sanity in music. As a fourth-generation musician, he’s paving the way for the fifth, which is reflected in the name SÆN V. Each of his songs brings a new vibe—his versatility is unmatched. That’s why we’re launching the album with seven music videos on the day of the release. This kind of launch is unprecedented in India and speaks to our confidence in Sohail and his music. At Artiste First, we’re thrilled to be part of his independent journey, and we can’t wait to see how listeners connect with these beautiful songs and videos.”

    Tracklist: Saiyaan, Allah Tera Khel, Bulleshah, Gali Gali, Kinara, Emotional Fool, Saiyaan (Piano Version).

    ‘SÆN V’ is designed to connect with listeners from all walks of life, offering everything from soulful ballads and Sufi melodies to lively, energetic tracks. This album is poised to make a meaningful impact in the independent music scene. Now available on all major streaming platforms, ‘SÆN V’ invites everyone to join Sohail on a musical journey that’s as personal as it is universal.

  • Peter Cat Recording Co announces “Good Luck Beta ‘24” tour

    Peter Cat Recording Co announces “Good Luck Beta ‘24” tour

    Mumbai: Following a dramatic rise in the cult following of Peter Cat Recording Co, India’s ever-evolving genre-bending act is gearing up for one of the largest tours by an Indian band, as they announce 77 concerts with their third and latest album BETA. The band’s ‘Good Luck Beta’24’ run will kick off in August 2024, covering North America, Europe, UK and India. Paytm Insider, one of India’s leading entertainment experiences platforms, along with partners Pagal Haina & WMS Entertainment will bring the tour’s final leg to the country in December 2024.

    BETA from the band’s POV is “… a collection of stories about the future told 50 years in the past to make sense of the present, on our only home, planet Earth.” BETA’s origin story is quite heartwarming. They came up with five potential album titles, wrote them on pieces of paper, put them in a hat, and had the drummer Karan Singh’s six-month-old son pick one out. Serendipitously, BETA emerged.

    Peter Cat Recording Co has displayed a multitude of emotions, and sonic influences in their music. While psychedelic, jazz, alt-rock, and other genres were novel in the country, PCRC’s vision to establish a contrasting musical identity has been rooted since its inception, despite being in the nascent stage. You might find a sly homage to great acts, however, their music has always had an antecedent mark. The Delhi-formed band comprises Suryakant Sawhney on vocals and guitars, Karan Singh on drums, Dhruv Bhola on bass and samples, Rohit Gupta on keys and trumpet and Kartik Sundareshan on guitars and trumpet.

    After the globe-trotting legs of the tour, PCRC will return to the heartland for the last leg of the tour, performing in Pune on 14 December followed by Goa on December 15, 2024. Mumbai will experience PCRC’s electrifying performance on 20 December 2024, at JVPD Ground. On 22 December 2024, they will perform in Delhi NCR, the band’s birthplace, at DLF Cyber Hub in Gurugram. For the finale phase of the India tour, the band will deliver a memorable performance in Bengaluru’s Jayamahal Palace on December 28, 2024, and at Roots in Kolkata on December 29, 2024.

    Being one of his favourite Indian bands, Paytm Insider COO Varun Khare said, “Peter Cat Recording Co. are torchbearers in the Indian alt-music scene. Their global tour is a major win for India’s indie culture. Paytm Insider has been a witness of the band’s soaring success, and there has been a strengthened affiliation with them over the years. We’re pumped to bring this iconic tour to fans – old and new – who will experience a tapestry of transcendent melodies, ready to groove to tracks from their latest album, BETA.”

    Peter Cat Recording Co. has been rigorously creating genre-bending music, but their efforts were widely acknowledged with their anomalous sophomore album ‘Bismillah’. The musical exploration saga continues with BETA. Each album showcases a whimsical amalgamation of indie, alternative pop, psychedelic, disco and more sub-genres that blend flawlessly with a rare but fleeting Indianness in their tracks. However, with BETA, that rarity would be overturned. The first single, ‘People Never Change’, has more than a half minute of Bhangra beats, slowly descending into a mellowness with Suryakant Sawhney’s velvety croon.

    Tickets for the India concerts of the ‘Good Luck Beta’24’ tour are live now on Paytm & Paytm Insider.

  • Amazon Prime Video creates a Guinness World Record with an iconic LIVE performance of The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, music album

    Amazon Prime Video creates a Guinness World Record with an iconic LIVE performance of The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, music album

    MUMBAI: Marking the launch of much-awaited Amazon Original Series The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, Prime Video successfully created a Guinness World Record for The Largest Indian Cinematic Music Band with an iconic live performance of the show’s album. The evening saw 1000 musicians from across the country coming together to perform songs from the series’ album, composed by Pritam. The operatic musical recital served as a prelude, as the country gears up to celebrate its 70th Republic Day.

    Gaurav Gandhi, Director and Country General Manager, Amazon Prime Video India, said, “The Amazon Original Series The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, its music album and this live musical evening is our humble tribute to the Azad Hind Fauj. The show endeavors to bring back to public memory, the long forgotten sacrifice of the brave Indian National Army (INA) soldiers. The LIVE 1000 band features musicians from across the country and brings to live the ethos of The Forgotten Army – a collective for all, bound by their common goal.   We are delighted that the album and this musical event have made its mark in history by creating a coveted Guinness World Record for The Largest Indian Cinematic Music Band.  We are hopeful that our Freedom Anthem – Azaadi, will strike a chord across the country, and serve as tribute to our soldiers – those remembered and cherished and those forgotten.”

    Commenting on the grand musical event, Pritam said, “I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to witness and be part this unique live performance with this collective of talented musicians, in memory of the valiant soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauj.  This Republic Day, let's all take a moment to understand the forgotten history and the sacrifice of the Indian National Army. ”

    Creator and Director, Kabir Khan said, “My first film-making project was a documentary by the same name – The Forgotten Army.  More than two decades back I travelled with INA veterans, retracing their journey from the 1940s, only to realize that so few Indians knew of their struggles or their fight for freedom. Despite their valor, they became a foot-note in India’s Independence history. I vowed to tell their story to India and to the world. On the occasion of India’s 70th Republic day, the release of The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, is my attempt to take their story to the world. The album from the show, today’s musical serenade by the LIVE 1000 band, all capture the very spirit of the Azad Hind Fauj.”

     “It was a spectacular performance with the highest level of proficiency. It’s my great pleasure to be present here to be able to see and listen to the Largest Indian Cinematic Music band. A great way to mark the launch of Amazon Original Series – The Forgotten Army, and a tribute to the heroes of the past in the grand way of 1000 participants in the band. I would like to congratulate Amazon Prime Video on becoming Officially Amazing!” said Swapnil Dangarikar, Official Adjudicator, Guinness World Records.

    The LIVE 1000 brings together talented musicians from around the world on a journey that they will undertake together. Musicians performing at the concert, hail from cities across the country – Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Goa, Assam, Sikkim to name a few . Some artists have even joined in from other countries such as Kenya, Malaysia and UAE. In the band are also members who are visually impaired and differently abled, united by their passion for music. The performance features an interesting mix of varied influences with artists who are well-versed in multiple genres of music from POP, Jazz, Indian Classical, Rock to Metal and Folk. The band comprises of over six hundred and fifty vocalists, two hundred and fifty acoustic guitarists, eighty drummers and percussionists, fifteen performers on varied string instruments, five brass players, one electric guitarist, one bass guitarist, one keyboardist and two sitar players.

    The title track of Amazon Original The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, has been composed by Pritam, featuring the soulful voices of Arijit Singh and Tushar Joshi with lyrics written by Shloke Lal and Kausar Munir.

    Created and Directed by Kabir Khan, The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye features Sunny Kaushal and Sharvari as leads and release on Amazon Prime Video on the 24th of January 2020.

    Amazon Prime Video has the largest selection of latest & exclusive movies and TV shows, Stand-Up Comedy, biggest Indian and Hollywood films, US TV series, most popular Indian & international kids’ shows, and award-winning Amazon Originals, all available, ad-free, with a world class customer experience. The service includes titles available in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and Bengali.

    To watch The Forgotten Army and the newest releases in Hollywood & Bollywood, the latest US TV shows, kids’ favorite toons and other Amazon Originals, please visit www.PrimeVideo.com or download the Amazon Prime Video app today and sign-up for a Prime membership only at INR 999 annually or INR 129 monthly.

  • Will Nirav and Myra move on to their new partners or rekindle their love?

    Will Nirav and Myra move on to their new partners or rekindle their love?

    MUMBAI: The Zoom Studios second successful series ‘Ready 2 Mingle’, is all set for a captivating and exciting finale scheduled on October 13, 2018 at 7pm on zoOm Styled by Myntra & on The Zoom Studios YouTube Channel. With over 19 million views on Youtube and still counting, ‘Ready 2 Mingle’ is a fun take on modern-day relationships. Ahead of the finale episode, The Zoom Studios releases ‘Ready 2 Mingle’ music album of 3 original soundtracks, which includes title track ‘Ready 2 Mingle’ in English & Hindi version respectively and ‘Sannata’. The album which is a part of the series will stream on all leading platforms – Apple Music, Gaana and Saavn starting October 11, 2018.

    The lead protagonists of the show, Nirav Chabhra (Amol Parashar) and Myra Malik (Aahana Kumra) are two modern day love-gurus, who through their exceptional talent of hosting the perfect singles parties unite those in search of true love. As their story progressed, Myra and Nirav go through a rough patch but are yet determined to work towards their relationship and reignite the love they have for each other.

    The finale of ‘Ready 2 Mingle’ is one episode away and the audience is curious to know what will be the outcome of Nirav and Myra’s relationship. Will the power-couple confront each other about their new lovers? Will they stay together for the sake of their company and their book or will they finally part ways? With so many unanswered questions at this point, the series finale promises to be nothing less than a fitting end to a roller coaster ride so far.

    Watch the finale of Ready 2 Mingle presented by Freshmeltz, styled by Myntra and health partner Phillips Air Fryer on Saturday 13th October @ 7.30 pm, on zoOm Styled by Myntra & on The Zoom Studios YouTube Channel to know what will happen between Myra and Nirav.

  • Shemaroo launches music album for B.A.G. Films’ ‘Mannat’

    Shemaroo launches music album for B.A.G. Films’ ‘Mannat’

    MUMBAI: Shemaroo Audio has launched audio cassettes and CDs of the Punjabi movie Mannat.

    Shemaroo also owns the international audio and video rights for this movie.

    A B.A.G. Films production Mannat stars Jimmy Shergill. Kulraj Randhawa (of Kareena Kareena fame) will make her movie debut with this film. The film is directed by Gurbir S Grewal.The film showcases the classic love story between the two talented actors. The other star cast includes Kanwaljit Singh and Deep Dhillon.

    Shemaroo has also tied up with telecom operators like Reliance Mobile, Airtel and Hutch for providing mobile content of the movie like ring tones, wall papers, videos, etc to their subscribers.

    Shemaroo VP Hiren Gada said, “Even as the music of the recent release Main Tu Assi Tussi (also on Shemaroo) is climbing the popularity charts, Shemaroo is proud to present its second musical extravaganza with Mannat. We have always believed in quality content and the popularity of Mannat’s music will only re-emphasise this. We are looking forward to many such ventures.”

    The audio track lists six melodies. It has names like Jaidev, Safqat Ali Khan, Alka Yagnik, Babu Singh Mann and Arvinder Singh coming together.

    Babu Singh Mann pens the lyrics for Paani Diya Chchalla Hove, Tu Hove Main Hova a romantic number sung by Feroz Khan and Rani Randeep. Another romantic track that you just cannot miss is the Umrandi Saanj Hove Yaar Tere Naal by one of the best-known singers of India Alka Yagnik. Feroz Khan sings the male playback for this song. People of all ages will identify with this song, making this to be one of the most popular songs in recent times.

    Shafqat Ali Khan, also known as Chaurasi of the Sham Chaurasi Gharana has added the Sufi touch with a mix of modern and Punjabi folk to two songs, giving a whole new dimension to the variety of songs. Already acclaimed as a classical singer, Shafqat has applied his amazing vocal skills to popular music and has even sung a number in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.

    In Mannat he presents a sad number, Darda Maar Liya, Mera Dil Darda Na Hove written by Ambar Hoshiarpuri. The song merges with the mood in the film and will make your heart go all out for the characters. The second song by Ali – Kare Door Door, Pave Vo Zamana comes with a flavour of love and romance.

    The yearning for love continues to flow with Rabba Yaar Nu Mila De, Dil Dar Nu Mila De, sung by Arvinder Singh.

  • Music album on AIDS awareness released

    MUMBAI: BBC World Service Trust, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and national network Doordarshan have joined hands to spread awareness about AIDS through a music album Haath Se Haath Milaa (HSHM) or let’s join hands.

    The music video and album released today is also being supported by multiplex major PVR Cinemas, which will screen it in all its 68 screens across India.

    Though the association of PVR Cinemas with BBC World Service Trust is only for three months, the multiplex company CEO (digital) Sunil Patil is optimistic to maintain the relationship for a longer period of time.

    The music track has been composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal bring the words alive.

    The music video features over 50 film and 10 television stars and opens with veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman who is joined by the current favourites like Shilpa Shetty, Fardeen Khan, John Abraham, Tabu, Bipasha Basu and Naseerudin Shah and telly personalities like Smriti Irani, Saakshi Tanwar, Mona Singh, Pooja Bedi, Nikki Aneja, Mini Mathur, Simone Singh, Yash Tonk, Suchitra Pillai, Lilette Dubey and Nasir Khan.

    According to the director of the video Anu Malhotra, “All the stars have generously contributed to the cause by filming for this video completely pro bono.”

    The album, produced by Music Today consisting of eight soundtracks, will be available in music stores and sold commercially across the country.

    All profits from sales will be donated to non-governmental organization Salaam Baalak Trust and Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT).

    In an official statement, BBC World Service Trust director general Andrew Whitehead, “The selections of songs were done from the Music Today catalogue.”

    The launch ceremony today was graced by Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty who said that the video would appeal to all and help combating AIDS and the stigma attached to it.

    BBC World Service Trust supports a reality television series on DD, titled Jasoos Vijay where the central theme revolves around spreading awareness about AIDS.

    The third series of Jasoos Vijay will finish its run by end September and HSHM will end by February 2007.