Bappi Lahiris song Bole Bole Bole Football Fever for the FIFA World Cup 2010 is quite a popular number. The song was released by Hungama.com and Artiste Allowed.com. Lahiri has also composed a special song,Dont say goodbye as a tribute to Michael Jackson on the first death anniversary of the legendary singer. The song was released by Music Biz Pro on June 24 at Planet M,Mumbai.The digital singles has been released all over the world. The songs have been sung by Lahiri with Jacksons permanent singers Ricky Nelson,Glenda,Terry Young and others. Lahiri went to Rusk Studios,Hollywood to record the album. The song will also have a special recitation in English.
Awarding excellence
Singer Suresh Wadkar and music composers Ajay-Atul were honoured with the Natasamrat Balgandharva Award in Mumbai. While Wadkar was awarded the veteran singers title,Ajay-Atul were awarded for upcoming talent in music.
A tribute to Lata Mangeshkar
Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar: A Salute To The Music Legend of India is a 30 minute movie DVD of song compilations of Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar. The DVD begins with Rahe na rahe hum,a song from Mamta 1966 sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Majrooh Sultanpuri. Created by Sanjeev Kohli,eldest son of legendary composer Madan Mohan,the DVD features all-time classics sung by Lata Mangeshkar and composed by Madan Mohan. Songs from Veer Zaara and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge have also been included in the DVD. Its impossible not to feel a connect every time you hear Mangeshkar sing and Kohlis DVD brings about that connect. Recorded conversations of stars -Rekha,Shah Rukh Khan,Sunil Dutt,Nargis,Kishore Kumar,Noor Jahan and Dilip Kumar talking about the singers achievements have been used in the film. Kohli has played an important role in shaping the corporate identities of Indias biggest entertainment banners,RPG Saregama Music and Yashraj Films. He says,On a personal note my family and I have been blessed for having received Latajis affection. This DVD is a salute to the music legend of India.