“I am feeling extremely proud. National awards are among the most prestigious awards and this is my third. I owe it to the entire team - Prasoon (Joshi), Aamir (Khan), Amol Gupte, my partners Ehsaan and Loy with whom I composed this song - it’s everybody’s effort,” Mahadevan told IANS Monday soon after the awards were announced here.

It seems Ustads arent the only one queued for Hindi film compositions. R&B singer Raghav wants to have a crack at it as well. 

He has got several singing offers in Bollywood, but Britain-based Indian singer Raghav, who made people groove to his songs Angel eyes and Let's work it out, says he is more interested in writing and composing songs.

"I would like to sing in Bollywood films but on a condition - I will sing only if I get a chance to write and compose those songs. If they [filmmakers] will allow me to do that, I'm more than happy to accept the offers," Raghav said.

The 27-year-old crossover artist was in India on a four-day music tour organised by entertainment channel VH1.

Raghav, who has returned with his second album Identity after four years, had created a buzz with his debut album Storyteller that sold more than 1.3 million copies globally.

He has been the face of sarod across the globe for years, created new ragas and collaborated with international orchestras, but now music legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan says he would love to create tunes for Hindi films movies as well.

'I would love to compose music for a Hindi films. There haven't been any talks as of now, but that's something I am open to and willing to do,' Khan told IANS in an interview here.

He however denies reports that acting in films is on his wish list.

'I read articles saying that I wanted to act in a film. That is completely untrue... all I had said was that I am open if someone wants me to be in a documentary where I am not required to be anyone else. But I don't want to act in a full-on film... I was clear,' he said.

Mumbai August 26 2009 In what can be easily termed as musical history, Seagram's Royal Stag has created a special video 'Make it Large- A tribute to Michael Jackson', to be released on music channels across India on the 29th of August to celebrate the pop legends 51st birthday.

A celebration could not be larger than this one where the best of Indian musicians come together to pay tribute to the genius that is Michael Jackson. Written by Vishal, composed by Vishal and Shekhar, produced by Red Chillies Idiot Box, and directed by Samar Khan 'Make it Large' features Shankar, Shaan, KK, Shreya Ghoshal and Michael’s closest dance likeness in India-Prabhudeva.

Tributes are pouring in from across the world on MJ's birthday. Check out Sonu Nigam's tribute to MJ. He pulled in few global artists for the project. Click on read more to watch'em and do not forget to post post your comments or tribute.

Kathmandu, Aug 29 (IANS) More than two months after he died of a drug overdose, which has now been ruled as homicide, `King of pop' Michael Jackson lives on - in Nepal.

On Saturday, the day the American superstar would have turned 51, an extraordinary tribute is being paid to him by an amazing look-alike, who also has talent and grit.

Fee Faridi, a 27-year-old African dancer also known as the 'Michael Jackson of Zanzibar', began a vigorous solo show in Kathmandu Saturday, intending to set a world record for the longest dance performance in the style of the pop icon.

'(I) am aiming to do the longest solo MJ performance in history in his memory,' said Faridi. 'I'll be dancing MJ on the roof of the world on his birthday. We remember and will love you always, MJ.'