MUMBAI: After the successful release of 101 Mohd. Rafi Hits featuring solo songs of Rafi Saab last year on his death anniversary, Shemaroo now brings forth his duets (video songs) spread across 5 decades (from 1940s to early 1980s).

101 Mohd. Rafi features some of the finest work of the legendary singer. Rafi Saab?s duets with Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar like Tere Husn ki Kya Taarif Karoon (Leader) and Chhup Gaye Saare Nazaare (Do Raaste) to Yaar Chulbula Hai (Dil Deke Dekho) to Goriyan Kahan Tera Des Re (Caravan) are some unforgettable melodies that have cut across the boundaries of time.

His songs with other female singers like Suraiya, Geeta Dutt, Suman Kalyanpur, Sulakshana Pandit, Usha Mangeshkar and Usha Timothi are no less appreciated till date and form a part of this pack.

He sang several duets with other male singers and a few of his cherished duets with Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Manna Dey, Bhupinder, Narendra Chanchal are also featured in the DVD.

The other highlights of the compilation are rare songs like Rafi saab singing Ta Ra Ri Ta Ra Ri for Raj Kapoor in Dastaan or the qawwali from Jabse Tumhein Dekha Hai which features Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor together on screen. Duets from films like Do Premee, Dharam Kanta and Deedar-E-Yaar, which released after Rafi Saab?s death on 31 July, 1980 have also embellished this unique collection.

Shemaroo releases 101 Mohd. Rafi - a 3 DVD pack to commemorate Mohd. Rafi on his 32nd Death anniversary on 31st July.

MUMBAI: For all the lovers of music and fans R D Burman, Shemaroo brings a musical treat to celebrate the 73st birth anniversary of the music genius. R. D. Burman, popularly known as Pancham da was one of the greatest music composers that our Hindi Film Industry has witnessed. He created magic on silver screen with his singers like Asha Bhosle, Lata mageshkar, Kishore Kumar and other contemporary singers. His style of music is said to be much ahead of his time.

Shemaroo brings Pancham Unmixed, 101 R D Burman Hits, the Sargam Ke Saathi Series and many other titles showcasing the Man and his music. Other than these, Shemaroo also has a number of movies in its catalogue for which Pancham Da composed music like Aap Ki Kasam, Caravan, Pukar, Parichay etc., which were undoubtedly musical hits.

With the kind of versatile music, R. D. Burman composed, it almost becomes impossible to imagine of films made by several film makers without his songs. In fact, Pancham da was the only thinkable name for films made by Gulzar, Nasir Hussain, Ramesh Sippy & Ramesh Behl. Also, R.D.Burman holds the record for composing the music of all films made by Ramesh Behl under the banner of Rose Movies till the legend lived. Right from THE TRAIN & JAWANI DIWANI to KASME VAADE, PUKAR & INDRAJEET are all the work of the musical genius - Pancham da.

The National Award Winning film Pancham Unmixed, is the only feature length film made on the great maestro. It is released in an Exclusive Collectors pack by Shemaroo Entertainment. - The Collectors Edition DVD Pack is inclusive of a Feature length film on R. D. Burman, Pancham Magic - a compilation of his songs and a Coffee Table Book titled "Strings of Eternity". Pancham Unmixed - The film has attempted to explore legendary composer R. D. Burman‘s music. It takes an incisive look into the composer‘s reflective artistry and buoyant, but also lonely inner being. Featuring a host of Pancham Da‘s close friends, colleagues and admirers like - Asha Bhosle, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Manna Dey, Shammi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor among others - Pancham Unmixed is the most comprehensive film made till date, on the great composer. The special Coffee Table Book titled ‘Pancham - Strings of Eternity‘, has some enchanting anecdotes, insights, emotions and rare photographs of this legend. The song compilation dvd ‘Pancham Magic‘ has 30 timeless Original Video Songs composed by Pancham Da. It is an ideal gift for any Music lover.

101 R. D. Burman Hits , part of 101 series released by Shemaroo is jewel of a collection. The Album captures different moods of R. D. Burman. The songs in the pack ranges from romantic melodies to his sizzling hits, rhythmic beats to masti bhare nagme and many more. ‘Piya tu ab to aaja?.‘ ‘Bacha ke Rehna Re Baba..‘, ‘Aati Rahengi Baharen..‘, ‘Jaane Jaan Dhoondhta Phir Raha?‘ are some of the many melodies that you would surely like to hum along with the stars. Sargam Ke Saathi, is another series of R. D. Burman as the name suggests is a series of Song DVDs which salutes the great association of Pancham da with his favourite singers, Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar.

Buy a pack of Pancham DVD today to recreate the magic of Burmanji‘s music on his birth anniversary!!
To watch your favourite Pancham songs, you can also visit: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71363B61EAD8CC08&feature=plcp

MUMBAI: Playback icon Asha Bhosle, acting sensation Vidya Balan, ?Flying Sikh? Milkha Singh, evergreen actor Mohanlal, dance wonder Prabhu Deva came together at the same event for the first time to receive Awards at the glittering Amrita Film Awards Night which will be telecast in two parts on 9 and 10 June from 6.30 pm on Amrita TV.

The star studded show?s Awardees represented a unique blend of the best of mainstream cinema alongwith the rising stars from new-gen Malayalam cinema. Thus Dileep, Jayaprada, Thilakan, Sarada rubbed shoulders with the talent brought to the fore by the new wave currently washing over Malayalam Cinema, notably ?Traffic?, ?Chappa Kurishu?, ?Salt n? Pepper? and ?Beautiful?, which claimed a major chunk of the honours.

The crowd was in raptures when Asha Bhosle sung lines from her unforgettable hits including a Malayalam song. Milkha Singh regaled the audiences with his soul-stirring speech claiming that he loved Kerala the most as it had produced remarkable athletes like PT Usha, Anju George, Shiny and Valsamma. The spontaneous charm, humility and energy of Vidya Balan mesmerised the show. The three of them were bestowed with the "Amrita Award for Outstanding Contribution" in their respective arenas.

The visual spectacle was embellished by the unbelievable displays of grace and balance by Ability Unlimited?s artists whose breathtaking acts were performed on wheel chairs and crutches ,which left even the most accomplished cinema legends in the audience tongue-tied.

Skits, songs and dances added more sparkle to the glitzy star-strewn night with Navya Nair, Aparna, Sruthilekshmi and Shalin coming together in a dance medly in honour of Asha Bhosle; Shamna Kasim giving a splendid tribute in dance to Vidya Balan; African Acrobatic dances by troupes from the Dark Continent; Fire Dances and UV-Light Dances from the Russian team; individual and team performances by Roma, Thanushree; rendering of their award winning songs by Unni Menon and Manjari ;a string of hit numbers from Karthik, and a couple of uproarious skits by the irrepressible comedians Indrans, Prem Kumar and team, reducing the audience to helpless laughter.

The Amrita Film Awards show to be aired this weekend promises to be an unforgettable experience for Amrita TV viewers across the globe.