Removed from a B-grade film, denied studio space, Bollywood’s ‘Prince of Ghazals’ turned to alcohol and died at 51. His songs later featured in SRK's movie

Madan Mohan, the "Prince of Ghazals," created timeless melodies for Bollywood, yet faced obscurity despite his genius. His ...
Indiatimes

(Exclusive) Rekha Bhardwaj: Let’s not call an item song a ghazal

Rekha Bhardwaj highlights the shift in focus towards instant success among youngsters, impacting the creation and use of ghazals in films. She notes the pressure to create viral hits often leads to ...
Deccan Chronicle

Gen-Z Finds Solace in Timeless Ghazals

In her Mumbai apartment late at night, Mansvi Saxena (20) plays Mehdi Hassan’s ghazal Mujhe Tum Nazar Se, a song her mother once played on repeat after losing her father. On a long bus ride, Saahil ...
Hindustan Times

Papon thrilled to see K-pop fan daughter humming ghazals at his concert: 'This is the power of music'

Last Saturday, to observe World Music Day, singer Papon enthralled audiences in Mumbai with a special performance, interspersing his Bollywood melodies with soulful ghazals. The Shaam-e-Mehfil saw the ...