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Inside Ismail Darbar’s antique Mumbai home: A ’90s time capsule with vintage charm and rustic decor

May 13, 2026 6:14 pm

Ismail Darbar’s Mumbai home featured in Farah Khan’s vlog showcases vintage interiors, family photographs, awards and a warm Bollywood-inspired aesthetic.

Asha Bhosle death: Anu Malik, Udit Narayan, Usha Uthup and other celebs mourn legendary singer's demise

April 12, 2026 6:13 pm

Udit Narayan, Usha Uthup, Anu Malik, Ismail Darbar and Hariharan and many other celebrities mourned the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle.

Zaid Darbar and his father Ismail Darbar

‘Emotionally, we were damaged’: Zaid Darbar says he ‘lived alone' at 12, despite father Ismail Darbar’s massive Bollywood fame; expert on the impact of early parentification

February 26, 2026 6:54 pm

From living alone at twelve to assuming parental roles for his sister, his journey highlights the lasting impact of parentification and financial stress

Ismail Darbar reacted to Arijit Singh's retirement announcement

'Arijit Singh used his businessman brain': Ismail Darbar explains why singer’s 'brave' retirement is a strike against music labels

February 26, 2026 2:17 pm

Veteran musician Ismail Darbar recently reacted to singer-composer Arijit Singh's retirement announcement, calling it an intelligent decision.

Ismail Darbar says his youngest son participates in Hindu rituals, wife converted to Islam: 'He puts tilak on his forehead, stands in puja'

February 25, 2026 9:50 pm

Ismail Darbar spoke about how his wife Ayesha stood by him during the toughest phase of his career and also shared insights into how his son follows both Hindu and Islamic rituals.

Zaid Darbar recalls living alone since he was 12, says dad Ismail Darbar's divorce 'emotionally damaged' him: 'My parents married again and...'

February 20, 2026 4:05 pm

Zaid Darbar recalled his emotionally turbulent childhoos in a recent interview and shared that he started living alone when he was just 12.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ismail Darbar have a 'Tom and Jerry-like relationship', says Awez: 'They have ego clashes'

November 28, 2025 10:31 am

Awez Darbar said that they get back together, make some music, and fight again, and the same cycle has been going on for a long time.

‘She ties my shoelaces’: Music director Ismail Darbar reveals how he moved on after separation from his first marriage with Farzana; expert on being emotionally ready

October 16, 2025 10:30 am

He also spoke about Ayesha’s decision to convert to Islam “of her own free will” and praised her for giving up her career to support their family.

Ismail Darbar talks about Pritam and AR Rahman

Ismail Darbar recalls calling Pritam a 'chor', and accusing AR Rahman of buying his Oscar: 'Academy said we'll sue you for slander'

October 10, 2025 6:05 pm

Bollywood music composer Ismail Darbar opens up about his rift with Pritam and AR Rahman, over some of the comments he made regarding their careers.

'We were all sad to hear about Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's fights; Sanjay Leela Bhansali betrayed him by signing Shah Rukh Khan for Devdas': Ismail Darbar

October 08, 2025 4:23 pm

According to Ismail Darbar, Salman Khan did Sanjay Leela Bhansali a favour by working with him on Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, but was replaced by Shah Rukh Khan in Devdas.