Thanks to the proximity Mohammed Rafi, whose birth centenary falls today, December 24, shared with his late father, composer Sardar Malik, and his maternal uncle, the legendary Hasrat Jaipuri, composer-singer …
Rajiv Vijayakar
Rajiv Vijayakar
Rajiv Vijayakar is the Entertainment Editor at South Asian Herald. He has been a journalist and critic for over 25 years and was part of the National Film Awards Jury in India in 2011 and 2015. He has authored four books, the latest of which, “Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal,” won the National Award for Best Book on Cinema in 2021. He also was on the 2025 jury for choosing the Indian entry for the Oscars.
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A Dynasty Unfolds: Netflix Presents The Roshans, Premiering January 17
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readNetflix has announced the launch date of The Roshans, a four-part docu-series that offers an intimate look into the extraordinary legacy of one of Indian cinema’s most iconic film families. Set …
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Composer and singer Anup Jalota and his protégé (of 40 years) Sumeet Tappoo unveiled their music album, Legacy on December 17 at Mumbai’s J.W. Marriott. The event marked the culmination of four …
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Waveband Productions and Maruti International in association with Balaji Telefilms launched Masti 4 with a muhurat ceremony. Directed by Milap Zaveri, Masti 4 promises to be a spectacular celebration of …
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Marathi Suspense Drama Rukhwat to Release on December 27
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readThere is no more need to show that Marathi movies in all genres from modern to historicals to everything in-between are going places. Ultra Media and Entertainment now present the …
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The real fayda (gain) from Fauda (the famous Israeli espionage drama on which Tandav is based) can be seen in Tandav 2’s second volume. I have yet to catch up with the originals, though I intend to, …
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Mohrey Explores Familiar Terrain With Fresh Grip, Overall Distinction
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readThey say that the stories that click best with audiences are, oftener than not, “old wine in new bottles”. If that be the case, Mohrey is a shining example of excellent writing …
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Rani Mukerji Reveals That Mardaani 3 Will Be ‘Dark, Deadly and Brutal’
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readMardani 3: Yash Raj Films’ Mardaani is the biggest solo female-led franchise in Hindi cinema that has garnered love for over 10 years now. The franchise has attained a cult status. On …
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Tauba Tauba Most-Played Song, Diljit Top Punjabi Artiste, Hanumankind Top Indian Hip-Hop Artiste of 2024
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readAs the curtain is set to fall on 2024, Amazon Music India has released a thrilling ‘retrospective’ of the year’s musical landscape with Best of 2024. From debut chart-toppers to …
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Dinesh Vijan Says ‘Who Better Than Ayushmann to Play Thama?’
by Rajiv Vijayakar 1 minutes readMaddock Films recently announced the next chapter in the horror comedy universe, Thama, a “bloody love story” starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles. As Ayushmann began shooting, he …