'I'm a small man but my music is huge': Wasifuddin Dagar on the AR Rahman plagiarism row
The ustad has accused ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ of copying a family composition. The film’s producer claim their inspiration was a traditional song. Who is right?
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The ustad has accused ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ of copying a family composition. The film’s producer claim their inspiration was a traditional song. Who is right?
In the classical music tradition in both North and South India, primary importance is given to spontaneous creativity. The outline and grammar of a raga exists, but it is expanded and embellished by the musician. There is a profusion of compositions and a musician is expected to master several in ea
Currently, A R Rahman is not experiencing the best of times. On Sunday, police stopped Rahman's event in Pune. The artiste would leave the venue quietly and would later tweet, “See you all very soon.” Now, the composer has landed himself in some brand-new trouble. His song, “Veera Raja Veera” from Mani Ratnam's “Ponniyin Selvan 2” has stirred up a lot of controversy. Rahman
For decades, Dhrupad had one address in Delhi – 379, Asiad Village. Wasifuddin Dagar’s eviction from the house has severed a treasured link with the past.
The Centre has also asked eight eminent artistes to vacate their accommodations by May 2.