Music

  Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli attended American singer Krishna Das’s live kirtan in Mumbai, enjoying the devotional music. The couple, known for their spiritual interests, previously attended his London performance and have expressed devotion to Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings 

Hyderabad will host K-Harmony Festa 2026 at Shilpakala Vedika on October 25, bringing together Korean and Telangana culture through music, food, arts, handicrafts and live performances. The show is being organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India and the Telangana government.

Grammy winner Taylor Swift praised Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell for their performances in the “Patient Zero” music video, unveiled during the 2026 VMAs. Swift described working with Johnson as a dream experience and thanked the cast for participating 

Sunidhi Chauhan will perform live in Hyderabad on October 17 at HITEX Exhibition Centre as part of her ‘I Am Home India Tour’. With over 2,500 songs and 50 million records sold worldwide, she is set to deliver a high-energy show featuring her popular hits.

Baby and toddler raves are emerging as a new family entertainment trend, remixing nursery rhymes with techno beats in nightclub-style venues. Hyderabad has begun hosting daytime versions, offering music, dancing, crafts, and sensory play for children, while parents enjoy a safe, alcohol-free party atmosphere.

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma will move a resolution in the Assembly seeking official recognition for Mizo song “Ro Min Relsak Ang Che” as the state song. Composed by Rokunga in 1947, the song has long been regarded as Mizoram’s unofficial anthem

The makers of Fahadh Faasil-starrer fantasy entertainer Don’t Trouble the Trouble have released the energetic first single, ‘Cakeu Walku’. Composed and sung by Kaala Bhairava, the track introduces Faasil’s character Suri and showcases his vibrant dance moves ahead of the film’s September 11 release

Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing US strikes on Iran, saying she never approved its use and that it contradicted the song's message of hope, healing and self-worth

Rapper Ye, globally known as Kanye West, will no longer make his much-anticipated India debut, with organisers announcing the cancellation of his New Delhi concert scheduled for May 23 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Indian rapper King addressed criticism around objectification of women in Punjabi and hip-hop music, arguing that music should be viewed as a subjective art form shaped by personal experiences. He said listeners often overgeneralise genres and should focus on understanding artistic expression and evolution

Kunal Kemmu released his second music track Nindiya, inspired by intimate parenting moments with his daughter. The lullaby-turned-song reflects emotional themes of love and comfort. The actor-filmmaker continues expanding his creative work across music, film, and streaming projects

The third edition of the Malhar & The Sea Music Festival in Goa will feature leading classical artistes like Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar, Ronkini Gupta, and Shujaat Khan, blending dhrupad, khayal, Sufi, and fusion performances at a luxury coastal venue

Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his Tesla in Los Angeles. He faces first-degree murder and abuse charges and is held without bail pending further court proceedings

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film Maa Inti Bangaaram unveiled its first song “Thassadiya,” a vibrant wedding number by Santhosh Narayanan, showcasing energetic choreography ahead of the movie’s May 15 theatrical release

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle remains critical in a Mumbai hospital after cardiac arrest and pulmonary complications, with family requesting privacy as the 92-year-old icon, sister of Lata Mangeshkar, undergoes intensive treatment in ICU

The music video “Arere Arere,” sung and performed by A Diya, was launched in Hyderabad by VN Aditya and Akash Puri, with the team describing it as a celebration of love, freedom and imagination

Singer Arijit Singh released his first post-retirement song, "Raina", composed by Shekhar Ravjiani with lyrics by Priya Saraiya. Singh had earlier announced retirement from playback singing, thanking fans for their support and ending new assignments as a vocalist

Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose music for Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s upcoming multilingual film, produced by Kannan Ravi Group. The project is planned as a grand entertainer releasing in five languages across India

Singer Hariharan addressed the debate on performing at weddings, stressing the need for decorum and proper ambiance. His remarks follow contrasting views by Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Neha Kakkar on whether wedding performances affect a singer’s stature

Global hip-hop icon Ye (Kanye West) is set for his historic India debut on March 29, 2026, at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The one-night-only spectacle promises a career-spanning setlist, massive cinematic visuals, and world-class production

Farhan Akhtar has been cast as sitar legend Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ ambitious four-film Beatles saga, set for an April 2028 release. The Sony Pictures project features each film told from a different band member's perspective, highlighting Shankar's deep musical influence on George Harrison

Nicki Minaj publicly reaffirmed her support for President Donald Trump at a Washington, DC event, calling him “bullied” and “smeared.” She pledged $150,000–$300,000 toward Trump Accounts for fans, while Trump hailed the program as transformative policy

AR Rahman addressed backlash over his remarks on alleged communal bias in Bollywood, saying his words were misunderstood, reaffirming India as his inspiration and home, and stressing his commitment to music that uplifts, unites cultures and never intends to hurt sentiments

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation after a summit in Nara, capped by a surprise cultural moment as the two leaders shared a lighthearted drumming jam session to popular K-pop hits