Mumbai, 2005. Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan spots a “slim boy” at the wedding of actor Ishitta Arun, effortlessly belting out Rajasthani folk tunes that even impressed virtuosos like Ghulam Ali.

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Veteran actress and folk-pop singer Ila Arun, who has a career span of 44 years in the industry, has shared her success mantra, and it is Lord Krishna’s shloka “Karm karo ...

Prasoon Joshi, Ila Arun, Papon Celebrate Folk Music. Photo: (Television) MUMBAI (ANI) – WAVES 2025 featured a compelling session titled “Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India ...

With all that in mind, here are three folk songs that will always remain thematically timeless. “The Times They Are A-Changin’” by Bob Dylan . The only constant in life is change.

Malini Awasthi – Padma Shri awardee and celebrated folk singer. Nandesh Umap – Composer and cultural ambassador of folk music. Papon – Acclaimed singer and music producer known for blending folk with ...

Ila Arun and Malini Awasthi also shared how the roots of folk music lie in community and emotion. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated WAVES 2025 on Thursday.

Ila Arun and Malini Awasthi also shared how the roots of folk music lie in community and emotion. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated WAVES 2025 on Thursday. More than 10,000 delegates ...

Ila Arun and Malini Awasthi echoed the sentiment, stressing that the roots of folk music lie in community and emotion. Prasoon Joshi noted, “When you seek yourself, you write poetry. When you ...

Ila Arun and Malini Awasthi echoed the sentiment, stressing that the roots of folk music lie in community and emotion. Prasoon Joshi noted, "When you seek yourself, you write poetry. When you ...

Nandesh Umap called folk “an open university”, stressing its inclusive and democratic nature. Papon recounted his journey with folk music, including a memorable moment in Serbia when Assamese folk ...