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Salim Merchant on Music, Legacy & the Craft of Soundtrack Storytelling
In a powerful episode of The Music Podcast with Tarsame Mittal, Bollywood composer and performer Salim Merchant dives deep into his musical journey—sharing everything from his early influences to the challenges of building a career in India’s evolving music industry. Best known as one half of the legendary duo Salim-Sulaiman, Salim reflects on his
Amit Trivedi: From Dev D to AT Azaad – The Relentless Artist Behind the Music
Amit Trivedi, the mind behind iconic soundtracks like Dev D and Queen, recently joined Tarsame Mittal on The Music Podcast for a deep dive into his creative world. The episode unpacks the evolution of a composer who’s constantly reinventing Indian music, both within and beyond Bollywood. Starting from humble gigs at Navratri society functions in [&
Coldplay Chaos: BookMyShow CEO Speaks Out on Ticket Scam and Industry Fallout
Ashish Hemrajani, CEO of BookMyShow, has finally addressed the ticketing chaos that clouded the Coldplay concert at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad—India’s largest music event yet. The decision to host the concert in Ahmedabad was strategic, matching Coldplay’s vision to perform at the world’s largest stadium. But behind the scenes, the event trig
“Paro” by Aditya Rikhari Is the Devdas Anthem This Generation Deserves
In 2002, Devdas came alive with Shah Rukh Khan’s tragic magic. We didn’t just watch him—we became him. Crying through his downfall, clinging to love, drowning in pain. Then came Dev.D in 2009. Abhay Deol’s version was edgy, rebellious, and misunderstood. Maybe it was ahead of its time. Maybe we weren’t ready to face that […]