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Musicians that composed for a cause – #Shalmali

Musicians that composed for a cause – #Shalmali


If we rewind back two years the time frame alone should suffice in throwing up dozens of protests that have taken place in our country – a mass revolting for rights that should have been accorded to citizens in the first place; whether it’s been women’s safety, fighting against the criminalisation of Section 377 or the price of onions – it's never been so important for us to voice out our opinions until now and as the time passes by we have got more creative about it. Art and protest have a long, torrid history with censorship always just kept at bay. An anomaly, you would think, in a democratic state.Here are few musicians that took this plunge and composed their hearts out for the causes that mattered the most to them scroll down through and check it out: 
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A R Rahman: A R Rahman’s album Raunaq launched in Sep 2014 as a complete dedication to Women Empowerment. The album’s title track had a track “laadli” which Rahman sang with Lata Mangeshkar and lyrics were penned down by Kapil Sibal which made this track composed by one of the most iconic trios.
 
Shalmali Kholgade: Shalmali who has given Bollywood some of the most memorable and chartbuster numbers launched her first single “Aye” a song that personifies gender equality and vouches for no discrimination. It isn’t a plea for women being superior but a perspective to keep things equal between both the sexes. The video has been directed by Shalmali herself and the song too has been composed by the talented musician. Aye has strong choreography and visuals reiterating its core concept of gender equality. Sona Mohapatra also lent her voice to a song which aimed at creating awareness about cleft deformities and how corrective measures are helping in transforming lives. An initiative Muskaan by Himalaya Lip Care.
 
Anoushka ShankarAnoushka Shankar launched an album called “Land of Gold” The title song was dedicated to Syrian infant Aylan Kurdi whose lifeless body was washed up on a Turkish beach. The song is in the context of the humanitarian plight of refugees and a very dynamic composition. In 2013, Anoushka also launched an album called “Traces of You” dedicated to the Delhi gang rape. In an interview, she also quoted “the song reminds her of her horrific past when she was sexually abused as a child”.
 
Salim-Sulaiman: The iconic brother duo launched their single called “Khalipan”
on harsh genocide of children all over the world. The incident includes and sort of talks abut the Peshawar Killing, the civil war in Syria and the Yemen war.
 
Vishal Dadlani: Vishal Dadlani in collaboration with Salim Sulaiman launched a special song on children’s day titled “Broken World” which was a dedication to all the children around the world who lost their lives in various terrorist attacks.
 
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy: Shankar Ehsaan Loy (SEL) contributed to the cause of girl child education through their music by the song “Ding Ding Dinga”. The song is a recreation of School Chale Hum which was a social initiative of the corporate brand Nestle with shiksha and the Indian Government.
 
Sunidhi Chauhan: Sunidhi Chauhan launched a track called “Betiyan” for Save the Girl Child Campaign an initiative by National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). The title song Betiyan was crooned by Sunidhi that went viral on social media.
 
Sonu Nigam: Sonu Nigam’s track “Hope in the Future”, aims to spread awareness on malnutrition in India highlighting the issues of malnutrition in India. Sonu is an ambassador for the NGO, Fight Hunger Foundation which works towards eliminating malnutrition.

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Vikram Vedha to open its advance bookings in 1250 multiplexes from 24th September

Having received an amazing response from the masses for its amazing trailer, the makers of Hrithik
Roshan and Saif Ali Khan starrer Vikram Vedha are currently creating a buzz all around for its electrifying
dance number ‘Alcoholia’. While the audience is eagerly waiting for the film to hit the theaters, the
makers are all set to open the advance booking windows for the Audience.

Undoubtedly Vikram Vedha is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and the craze for the film
among the audience is constantly rising as the film is inching toward its release date. Putting an end to
the audience’s wait, the makers are all set to start the advance bookings of the film today.

Moreover, Vikram Vedha will have the largest international distribution for a Hindi film, with a record-
breaking 100+ countries worldwide. Before its release, the film has sparked worldwide interest and
appeal, and many countries have already begun advance bookings.

Vikram Vedha is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Reliance Entertainment in association with
Friday Filmworks and Jio Studios and a YNOT Studios Production. The film is directed by Pushkar and
Gayatri and produced by Bhushan Kumar, S. Sashikanth and Reliance Entertainment. Vikram Vedha will hit the big screens globally on 30th September 2022.

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Manoj Bajpayee will take 1 week off from his schedule to attend all the rituals on his fathers 1st death Anniversary day.

Three times National Film Awards and the Padma Shri winning actor Manoj Bajpayee who has completed three decades in the showbiz business and Juggling with multiple projects between different genres, characters and mediums. Manoj Bajpayee is a powerhouse actor when it comes to Indian cinema. Even if you haven’t seen many of his movies, you will have heard of talented actor Manoj Bajpayee’s name because of his brilliant performances in his films. The finest actor has become synonymous with content-driven subjects who also have been consistently working in multiple film industries.

The finest actor of Hindi cinema Manoj Bajpayee who has several movies lined up this year, will be taking 1 week off from his current project, which is directed by Apurva(Aspirant fame & produced by Vinod Bhanushali in mid september and will be leaving for his home town with his wife and daughter to attend all the puja rituals on his father’s 1st death anniversary day. Manoj Bajpayee’s father RK Bajpayee passed away at 83, last year in Delhi.

The actor believes that a family is a very important & priority in his life, in spite of his erratic schedules or no matter where he is, it is his first priority to always be with his family with all his support & spend time with them in any situations.After finishing all the rituals puja and family work,Manoj will immediately resume his shoot to finish his project on time without taking any time for himself.

Manoj Bajpayee has recently finished his 3 upcoming projects, one with Ram Reddy’s untitled film, which also has talented actor Deepika Dobriyal in the film. After that he finished RSVP’s Despatch, (A investigative thriller set in the world of crime journalism.) directed by Kanu Behl. Abhishek Chaubeys’s film which also has star cast like Konkana Sen, Sayaji Shinde,Naseer sir and some well known talented actors from south. Fox Stars Studios,Chalkboard Entertainment, Autonomous Works film, Gulmohar directed by Rahul Chittella ( who was assistant of Meena Nair) working with Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, and Amol Palekar along with Suraj Sharma (Life of Pi) and Simran Rishi Bagga in pivotal roles.

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Here comes the title of Jackky Bhagnani’s Jjust Music upcoming RVD’s soulful creation ‘Raaz’

Jackky Bhagnani’s Jjust Music has been coming up with some really amazing songs one after the other and now they are here with the title of their upcoming heart-touching melody by RVD, a soulful creation ‘Raaz’. It’s a melodious song by an Indie rap artist, RVD that evokes his potential lover to become his secret as that way she’ll go down to the grave with him and stay with him forever. 

The song captures a glimpse of feelings that brings a boy close to the emotions of his lover encapsulating his zest for involving her in his life a secret that will stay with him for life. Jotting down his deepest emotions learn from his life, RVD beautifully communicates through his art in music a feeling of true happiness that can only be appreciated and enjoyed in privacy as the unconditional bond they share is completely sacred which the world won’t understand as they’re not in our shoes. 

Moreover, the artist in a true sense, RVD is an artist who’s been given all the love by the world but battles and deals with his own loneliness by making music, he talks about how he has learned ‘you can’t be lonely if you’re comfortable being alone’ in the process, and through only music, he can express these thoughts. He is an artist who makes modernized music with a blend of cultural touches in Urdu and Punjabi languages, which makes him stand out from the general crowd.

RVD, is an Indie rap artist from Kolkata, West Bengal who’s been making much sound on the east side. Performed alongside pan India artists like Mohit Chauhan, Dino James, Zareen, Kayan, Gully Gang, etc. With tracks like ‘Riha’ and ‘Iteyhaas’ which have done extremely well, RVD has even caught a lot of attention and traction in the general crowd and the gaming world on a pan-India basis.

Meanwhile, Jjust Music made it to the headlines for it’s first PAN India music video Mashooka starring bold and quirky Rakul Preet. The song turned out to be a huge success and was received well by the audience.

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