11 October, 2014

"Advertising will always be my passion but it’s just music for me”: Arjuna Harjai



It is rare sight to see people follow their dreams; one such amongst the million is the multi -talented Arjuna Harjai

Arjuna Harjai an Indian film composer, Musician and singer, working in Bollywood. After working as a jingle composer, he debuted as a film scorer in the 2011 with Hindi film, and debuted as a composer with Priyanshu Chatterjee starer Calapor for which he composed four original songs and background score (2013), His soon to release film Titoo MBA.

Arjuna cemented his career in classical music at a very young age under the guidance of his parents mainly influenced by Ghazal style. At an early age of 11, he started learning piano and studied till the grade 8th of Trinity College, later he also studied jazz and counterpoint composition with various teachers.

Having done all songs in his first commercial film along with background of the film, exhibits nothing but sheer brilliance of the man who left no stone unturned to follow his dreams and be a self made man, what he is today.

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In 2006 he came to the land of dreams Mumbai to pursue his dream and studied Indian classical music from renowned singer Suresh Wadkar and also finished his audio engineering in 2008 from SAE Institute in Mumbai. Well known for composing and singing advertising jingles he had his platter full with brands such as Cadbury Bournville, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Lenovo, Big Bazaar, Samsung, Maruti, Sprite, MTNL, Lovely Professional University, Ayur, Manhunt, Hillman, Marvel Tea, Lovely Sweets among others under his kitty, Arjuna has also assisted popular music composer Lalit Pandit for over a year on projects like Besharam as well.

Summarizing his journey Arjuna says “Advertising will always be my passion as this is where I started from. When I was a part of advertising industry I have usually received praise for my art. But I knew my inclination and passion was always towards Music. Being a part of this wonderful Music Industry is an absolute delight and now for me it’s just music”.

Mellifluous & Multifaceted Tarannum to cast a spell with her next; a Ghazal track from Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

The vibrant & silvery voice behind 250 songs in varied languages, Tarannum readies to cast a spell on the audiences with her next, a Ghazal from the upcoming Anupam Kher, Neha Dhupia starrer movie Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami.

You can say Tarannum was born to sing, for she made her foray in singing from the very age of 3 & has sung over 250 songs for 15 films, 30 television serials & numerous ad commercials.

Nominated for Best sensational playback singer for Priyanka Chopra’s ‘What’s Your Rashee’ Tarannum has carved a niche for herself in the Bollywood music industry & has had many chartbuster songs in her kitty from blockbuster movies Salman Khan starrer Ek Tha Tiger, Fukrey, Delhi Belly, Johnny Gaddar & has now sung a soulful Ghazal in upcoming Anupam Kher starrer Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami under the guidance of acclaimed music director Ram Sampath.

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Tarannum, protégé of renowned musicians Singh Brothers, Suresh Wadekar & Ravindra Jain has come a long way with her versatile & brilliant singing & can perform in various languages.

More than playback singing scene, Tarannum has been a hot favorite in the recent concert trend & has travelled extensively with celebrated singers like Sonu Nigam, Atif Aslam., Amit Kumar & others giving power packed performances.

Tarannum excitedly claims, “The Ghazal track is a beautiful rendition & blends perfectly with the theme of the film. I’m excited to be a part of the film promotions & waiting for the audience reactions to my song.”

08 October, 2014

Bang Bang crosses 200 crore mark!



Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starrer Bang Bang continued its tremendous run at the box office as it dashed past the magic 200 crore number in just 5 days. The film collected 15.36 crore on Monday (21.94 crore gross), taking the total India collections to 109.49 crore nett (156.41 crore gross). In the international markets, Bang Bang collected 45.10 crore as its strong run across all territories continues. The total collection of Bang Bang is now at 201.51 crore gross.


It was a moment for celebration for the entire team of this Siddharth Anand directorial as it entered the coveted 100 crore club at the Indian box office on Monday afternoon.


The film has also smashed all records held so far in international markets as it emerged as the highest opening film of 2014. It is the biggest opener this year across all key markets like Middle East, UK, US, Australia, Pakistan among others. Bang Bang marks Hrithik's highest opening weekend in India and overseas as he beat Krrish 3, Agneepath and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara collections. 

This is the third biggest opening for Katrina Kaif after Dhoom 3 and Ek Tha Tiger. The numbers in Middle East  are mind-boggling as it collected $2,349,271 – making it the second highest Bollywood opening ever after Dhoom 3! In Pakistan, Bang Bang has created a new record as it collected $320,000 over the weekend.

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It's clearly raining money for Hrithik-Katrina starrer that has been produced by Fox Star Studios. A total family film, Bang Bang, is in the list of the top 5 openers in the history of Bollywood. Audiences have loved the never-seen-before action sequences, Hrithik-Kat pairing and their sizzling chemistry, the superhit music and Hrithik's return to dancing along with the pacy script. Bang Bang is a total paisa vasool film that is riding on great word of mouth.