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'OP Nayyar had a huge ego, was offended when Shammi Kapoor interfered in their most famous song': Rafi's son recalls feud
September 04, 2025 1:09 pm
Singer Mohammed Rafi had to play mediator between feuding actor Shammi Kapoor and music director OP Nayyar. Rafi's son described Nayyar as a man with a massive ego.
Legendary Bollywood music composer lived as paying guest in final years, banned family from attending funeral
June 22, 2025 8:48 pm
The legendary music composer OP Nayyar died at the age of 81, having lived the final decade of his life with a family in Thane. He was estranged from his biological family, and wanted nothing to do with the film industry.
Deconstructing the classic 'Bombay Noir': Raj Khosla's 'CID'
August 30, 2015 11:26 am
CID is remembered not for its simplistic plot but as the film that launched Waheeda Rahman.
Musical Encore
March 08, 2013 12:51 am
Over 17 artistes performed at a programme revisitng the melodies of OP Nayyar at Yashwantrao Chavhan Natyagruha,Kothrud.
Strung Together
May 03, 2012 4:20 am
The Accordion Fan Club of Pune has been working for the last seven years to popularise the instrument in the city.
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