A karaoke music video for an Indian classical bandish in English. As a third generation Indian classical musician, Kiran Phatak never really got the lure of musical genres like Rap, Rock, and Pop. Around 5-6 years back realisation dawned upon him and he concluded that it is the English language that these mostly western musical styles are sung in, that stops him from fully appreciating the music. By way of extrapolation, he also inferred that in order for Indian classical music to become relevant and popular amongst the youth of the world, he would need to sing his Bandishes in their language of choice – English. He promptly penned down around 20-25 Bandishes in English; some of them direct translations of traditional ones and a few originals that tackled modern themes such as smartphones running out of battery and putting an end to the nightly conversations between two lovers.
His first rendition of these English Bandishes was a huge hit and the hall where he performed was houseful. Still, there are lot in the music world who oppose his experiment. They believe that he is destroying their centuries old traditions and want him to put an end to this musical Frankenstein. But Mr. Phatak believes that music is a dynamic art and it needs to continually evolve in order to stay relevant. In his words, ‘If we stop new ideas from flowing into the ocean of sounds then it would slowly dry into a puddle of static, muddy water’.
Lyrics: O naughty Krishna, tell me how I shall go? O naughty Krishna, tell me how I shall go? When my In-laws hear all this They will keep me out of home How I shall go? O naughty Krishna, tell me
When I go to fetch the water When I go to fetch the water Standing there my dear When I go to fetch the water Standing there my dear Having something in his mind Doesn’t want to share Having something in his mind Doesn’t want to share Snatches earthen pot of mine Wasting all my milk and cream Doing mischief, I am helpless O naughty Krishna, tell me Dha ma dha ma da ni sa ni sa ni sa re sa ni dhaa O naughty Krishna, tell me Sa ni dha pa dha ma pa ga ma re sa Oooooo Naughtyyyyyyyyyyy
Andrew Canday's goal is to become the next top Indian lightweight MMA fighter. But right now, he's a long way from the steel cages and MMA fighting rings. In a local akhada in a small village in Punjab, Andrew will try to take on a Gold Medal winning pehlwan named Himanshu.
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For centuries, Sufism, the inner mystical dimension of Islam, has enraptured its followers while fascinating non-believers. It effortlessly combines the meditative calmness of pure devotion with the ecstatic passion of soul-stirring music. 101Sufi is a story of both the present and the past. Modern Sufi music is presented through a series of collaborations, journeys and documentaries. The genre’s history is discovered by creating contemporary portraits of the greatest Sufi poets and scholars.
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Team Relentless is an MMA crew comprising India's top ranked mixed martial arts fighters - Chaitanya 'Dangerous' Gavali, Andrew Canday and Yadvinder 'The Beast' Singh. They've journeyed back to Yad's village in Punjab to learn the secrets of mud wrestling from the akhada pehlwans. There's no dumbbells or fancy equipment here, just guys with maces, truck tyres and akhada exercises!
Kiran Phatak's take on Hindustani classical music will get stuck in your head. Classical singer and teacher Kiran Phatak has an unusual take on Indian classical music. He has taken it upon himself to translate the classical bandishes he's learnt into English, and write new ones in English. Singing melodious praises to Lord Krishna in Raag Hameer and the beautiful weather in Raag Kedaar is just the start. He firmly believes that modern-day issues like mobile phones and dating should also be incorporated into classical music to make it more relevant to the youth today.
It all began when Phatak couldn't enjoy Western forms of music such as rap, rock and pop because he couldn't understand the language. He also realised that the reverse must be true. Since then, he's written over 25 'bandishes' in English, and is even training a new generation of singers in his new-found form.
Sing along with the music video of this Hindustani classical music track. In English. Kiran Phatak wants to bring Indian classical music to the global audience. And the best way to do that is to ensure that people around the world and understand the lyrics. Sing along with this karaoke version of his bandish 'What A Cool Pleasant Atmosphere', sung in Raag Kedar.
As a third generation Indian classical musician, Kiran Phatak never really got the lure of musical genres like Rap, Rock, and Pop. Around 5-6 years back realisation dawned upon him and he concluded that it is the English language that these mostly western musical styles are sung in, that stops him from fully appreciating the music. By way of extrapolation, he also inferred that in order for Indian classical music to become relevant and popular amongst the youth of the world, he would need to sing his Bandishes in their language of choice – English. He promptly penned down around 20-25 Bandishes in English; some of them direct translations of traditional ones and a few originals that tackled modern themes such as smartphones running out of battery and putting an end to the nightly conversations between two lovers.
His first rendition of these English Bandishes was a huge hit and the hall where he performed was houseful. Still, there are lot in the music world who oppose his experiment. They believe that he is destroying their centuries old traditions and want him to put an end to this musical Frankenstein. But Mr. Phatak believes that music is a dynamic art and it needs to continually evolve in order to stay relevant. In his words, ‘If we stop new ideas from flowing into the ocean of sounds then it would slowly dry into a puddle of static, muddy water’.
Lyrics: What a cool pleasant atmosphere here What a cool pleasant atmosphere here Warm and cool breeze gives me a pleasure What a cool pleasant atmosphere here Sky is black and clouds are rumbling Sky is black and clouds are rumbling Sky is black and clouds are rumbling Sky is black and clouds are rumbling Darkness occupying Each and everything And suddenly started drizzling Singing Dancing, what a scene all over What a cool pleasant atmosphere here What a cool Pleasant atmosphere What a cool pleasant atmosphere What a cool pleasant atmosphere Atmosphere Atmosphere
Rajinikanth fans are known to be some of the most devoted followers of celebrity in the world. But even among them, one man stands out. Our host Doctor VC travelled to the district of Dindigul to meet Somusundaram - The Man Who Would Be Rajini. Inspired by Rajini from a young age, Somu, called Rajini Somu by most, began to do everything in his power to emulate the Superstar, from hairstyle to habits, to even taking a blade to his face to match his features. Join Doctor VC's surreal trip to a small town screening of superstar Rajinikanth's Kabali with his lookalike.
Bollywood is bright lights, big stars, and incomparable celebrity. But what about its fringes? MovieTown looks at the men and women living and working at the periphery of the India's film industry. Animal trainers and fight masters, extras, imitators, and duplicates. Strugglers and misfits. 101 Movietown is the only show that takes its lenses beyond the the silver screen to spotlight the thousands of its support cast members, in all of their vibrant color, and fascinating glory. The stories in Movietown are so incredible that the main show, the Big Bollywood Dream, pales in comparison. Subscribe to our channel : https://bit.ly/101_India Like us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/101India Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/101india Follow us on Instagram : https://instagram.com/101india Website : http://www.101india.com
At first glance, Lalit seems like any other boy in Bihar, having finished his BA degree, and preparing for his entrance exams. But to help pay for his education, Lalit does a unique job. Dressing up like a woman and dancing in front of crowds of hundreds, Lalit is one of the few remaining performers of an almost forgotten art form called Launda Naach. He doesn't enjoy what he does, but this is the only way he can support his family. Launda Naach is a folk art in which men dress up as women and dance at social functions and festivals in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The tradition of Launda Naach dates back to 11th century. The tradition of men performing as women is very old, emanating from restrictions on public dancing for women who performed only in temples and for feudal lords. The masses could only be entertained by men dressed as women. Subscribe to our channel : https://bit.ly/101_India Like us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/101India Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/101india Follow us on Instagram : https://instagram.com/101india Website : http://www.101india.com
Rio may have talent, but we've got our own desi home-grown skills too! There's a showdown on the streets! As we cheer on the athletes we've sent to Rio, we turned our gaze towards our own streets to look for amazing feats of skill and speed! Kanu Jana and Daulat Kumar face off in the first installment of the 101India Street Games. The two champions will face off against each other and against the buzzer to see who can skin the most coconuts in just one minute! They both have years of experience in the coconut business, but whose skill will stand out on a competitive field? We've decided to find out. This will be a dash to the finish line, with the winner walking away with the title of 'Street Champion Naariyalbaaz'!
Street Games is our tribute to the amazing ways in which we Indians use our hands on an everyday basis!
If you think your nariyalwala can beat the winner, get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter or in the comments below, and we'll find out who's got the best skills!
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