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MUMBAI:
As a part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence,
IBN 7 and CNN-IBN have initiated a special programme on the music
of Indian cinema. ‘Splendid 60 – The Sound of Cinema’
will be a two-part series featuring one of the nation’s greatest
screenwriters and lyricists – Javed Akhtar accompanied by his
filmmaker son Farhan Akhtar discuss the incredible journey that
Hindi film music has taken since independence, including picking
out the most evocatively patriotic film songs from each of the six
decades.
The
nostalgic show is turned more special with Javedji’s anecdotes
and period music while Farhan Akhtar’s refreshing take on the
music down the ages provides a younger and more contemporary perspective.
The programmes will air as two half hour specials on CNN-IBN on
June 30 at 10:30 pm and July 7th and a one-hour show on IBN 7 on
July 7th.
‘Splendid
60 – The Sound of Cinema’ is a part of the TV 18 Network’s
‘Rising India’ campaign to celebrate 60 years of Indian
independence. Through daily programming, specials and mini series,
‘Rising India’ attempts to capture the strength of Indian
ingenuity, its resourcefulness and its spirit – which together
have made India a feared global power. It’s a celebration of
the past, an acknowledgment of the present and a glimpse into the
future. Its about celebrating the spirit of ‘Indianness’.
“The
Hindi film music industry has come a long way since the country’s
independence 60 years ago and who better to take one through the
ages than the maestro himself assisted by his son. Cinema and its
music are an integral part of rising India – with its popularity
going well-beyond national borders.“ Said, Rajdeep Sardesai,
Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN and IBN 7.
“Hindi
film music today is quite different from what it was 60 years ago.
‘Splendid 60 – The Sound of Cinema’ is our attempt
at recognising and acknowledging this growth and evolution by highlighting
the factors that shaped it.“ Said, Ashutosh, Managing Editor,
IBN 7.
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