Singer Diljit Dosanjh’s single 15 Saal causes women’s rights protest

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 6.0/10 (6 votes cast)

The singer Diljit Dosanjh is no stranger to controversy however his latest single which was leaked online, 15 Saal, is proving particularly contentious as a women’s rights group staged a march to the performer’s home to protest over the message the singer is portraying in his single.

Diljit’s new single, 15 Saal, which means 15 years in Punjabi, discusses the loss of innocence in young women and how modern teenage girls are more likely than ever to grow up too quickly and get involved in drink, drugs and boys at a young age.

While Diljit fans believe the singer has a valid point to make about the way society is changing and how this is having a negative effect in young women, others believe the Punjabi singer is portraying teenage girls in a derogatory light, which has lead to the recent protest at Diljit Dosanjh’s home.

The women’s group acting under the banner, Istri Jagriti Manch, marched to the Punjabi singer’s home last month and gathered outside the property to hold a rally. The women were protesting over Diljit’s use of indecent language and remarks towards females in his music. A member of the singer songwriter’s family came out to apologise to the women’s group.

The 28-year-old’s volatile relationship with the public started last year when the singer fell on stage. The incident was recorded by a member of the audience who posted the clip online. However the situation soured after Diljit retaliated by posting a reply to the clip in his own YouTube video in which he slams the people who posted his on stage fall, verbally attacking them through a song. This caused a major backlash with new videos being posted daily blasting the singer for his actions.

As a result, the release of Diljit’s single, 15 Saal and album Urban Pendu were both cancelled. However the single was leaked online and the album has now being prepared for release later in 2012.

Have you heard the leaked single 15 Saal? Do you find the song’s message offensive or do you think Diljit has a valid point to make? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 6.0/10 (6 votes cast)

Tribute to DJ Unkz to be released by Kudos Music

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 9.7/10 (6 votes cast)

The team behind Kudos Music and E3UK Records have come together to pay their respects to the loss of their beloved DJ Unkz. With the anniversary of his passing approaching on the 15th of February 2012, the best way and most fitting tribute was for a moving tribute track to be released in his name. DJ Unkz aka Unkar Singh was a significant member of the Kudos Music roadshow.

“sunna sunna lagda eh, sanu tere bina jag saara. Satho tu taan vichr gaya teri yaad nahi vichri yaara”.

Appropriately the brother he has left behind, DJ Aman produces the track in his memory. He has coupled delicate music and a strong sense of feeling to work alongside vocalist Dev Dhillon. Dev Dhillon emotionally showcases his immaculate vocals which are sure to bring tears to anyone who has lost a friend, relative or colleague.

The track will see its release via iTunes on the 1st anniversary of DJ Unkz’s passing on the 15th of February 2012, in conjunction with a music video with special appearances from his musical contemporaries and friends.

DJ Unkz – Always in our Hearts

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 9.7/10 (6 votes cast)

Bollywood movie Agent Vinod trailer introduced by Saif Ali Khan

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 8.9/10 (8 votes cast)

The trailer for the eagerly anticipated new Bollywood movie, Agent Vinod, was officially released this week by the star of the movie, Saif Ali Khan. The Bollywood actor, who also produced the Hindi spy movie, looked dapper in a sleek dinner jacket as he arrived at the screening for the Agent Vinod trailer.

Comparisons are already being drawn between Agent Vinod and the James Bond films, with Saif Ali Khan doing little to play down the comparison by arriving at the trailer screening wearing a smart dinner jacket suit, one of the looks typically seen on James Bond in the iconic movies.

While the Bollywood heart throb conceded that comparisons between James Bond are “inevitable”, the actor stressed that Agent Vinod is a true Indian hero and that audiences will see this from the very first scene of the movie.

Agent Vinod’s leading lady, actress Kareena Kapoor, and also Saif Ali Khan’s real life girlfriend, was not present at the first showing of the movie trailer however the actor revealed the Bollywood beauty would be involved in future promotions for the film. Talking about his partner in Agent Vinod, Khan described Kareena’s role as “strong” in the movie, adding that she did the part “justice” and the film also did her justice in return.

The spy movie starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor had been due for release in December, however Agent Vinod is now due to be finally released in cinemas on March 23rd.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 8.9/10 (8 votes cast)

Jawani 2 by DJ H tops iTunes chart just an hour after release

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 9.2/10 (13 votes cast)

DJ H has done it again, bagging yet another smash hit number one iTunes record, this time hitting the top spot on the world chart just an hour after the single was released at midnight last night.

Two versions of Jawani 2 were released at midnight including the normal mix and the desi remix, and by 8am this morning the two versions had secured the top spots on the iTunes chart sitting at number one and number two respectively on the chart.

The official music video for Jawani 2 featuring DJ H doing all manner of crazy stunts including sky diving and motorcycle racing, has also been released to coincide with the single’s debut on the iTunes chart.

The stunning video was shot on location in Dubai and will definitely put a smile on your face as DJ H and Jas Johal live it up in the sun-soaked UAE and indulge in a whole host of crazy activities. The video closes with DJ H paying tribute to his friend and former Kudos Music colleague, DJ Unkz, who sadly passed away in February last year.

It feels especially fitting for H to pay tribute to the late DJ in Jawani 2 as the spirit of the song is to embrace life and enjoy your youth, a message which is especially poignant when you consider that some people don’t get this chance if their lives are unexpectedly cut short.

If you’ve not heard the new number one iTunes single from DJ H, Jawani 2, where have you been?! Get online now and check out the smash hit single, Jawani 2 from DJ H, Nirmal Sidhu, Jas Johal & Angel.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 9.2/10 (13 votes cast)

Raghav’s new single Top of the World gets its debut

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 5.7/10 (3 votes cast)

Urban Desi singer, Raghav, is back with a bang and hoping to blow away the January with an up-tempo and downright feel-good track, Top of the World.

The new single from Raghav is available to buy on iTunes and the official video has also just been released. The video starts with Raghav having an argument with a girl, however the singer switches the negative situation into a positive, turning his back on the argumentative lady and hitting the club with his friends.

The song’s message seems to be, don’t let petty things get you down, live and enjoy your life. As the title of the track suggests, if you’re on Top of the World, no one can touch you. This uplifting message is just the kind of inspiration many of us need at this time of the year, so Raghav may have another hit on his hands with this new track which cleverly taps into the mood of the nation as we look forward to what we hope to achieve in the coming 12 months.

Talking about what to expect in 2012, we wonder if Raghav will be looking to build on his Bollywood success in the next year? The vocalist broke into the world of Bollywood in 2011, releasing his first B-Town track, Hey Na Na Shabana, which proved very popular on dance floors in the run up to the New Year. Would you like to see Raghav produce another Bollywood track? Let us know your thoughts by dropping us a line below.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 5.7/10 (3 votes cast)

Oprah Winfrey visits the Bachchan family during visit to India

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 7.5/10 (11 votes cast)

Oprah Winfrey was given a very warm welcome during her first visit to India this week by one of the most famous Bollywood families. Head of the Bachchan clan, Amitabh Bachchan, even turned into a personal chauffeur for the famous TV host, getting behind the wheel of his white Rolls Royce to drive Oprah Winfrey to a Mumbai party held in her honour.

The veteran TV presenter was photographed arriving at the star studded party in Mumbai in the back of the stunning Rolls Royce driven by Amitabh. Oprah Winfrey was wearing an orange sari with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan seated next to her in the luxury car for company. Actor and Aishwarya’s husband, Abhishek, was seated in the front seat alongside his father.

New parents Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also had a special visitor to their home this week as the US chat show host visited the couple’s home, spending more than an hour at the Bachchan residence where she is believed to have met the couple’s two-month-old daughter, nicknamed Beti B.

Bollywood star, Amitabh Bachchan, tweeted about Oprah Winfrey’s visit to all of his Twitter followers as he wrote, “The gracious Oprah Winfrey visits our home, to meet us and bless the baby..warm hearted, endearing .. drive her to party in her honor,”

Oprah Winfrey will be attending the Jaipur Literature Festival during her visit to India, and is also planning to carry out filming for her new TV show, Next Chapter, while in the country.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 7.5/10 (11 votes cast)

Hollywood comes to Bollywood as Richard Gere linked to Indian film role

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes cast)

Hollywood leading man, Richard Gere, is the latest big name from the US to be linked to an Indian film role.

According to recent reports, the Pretty Woman star is in line to appear in the as-yet-untitled new movie from the Bollywood movie director, Nila Madhab Panda. Richard Gere will play an American visiting India who gets involved in socio-political set up of a village where he meets the other star of the movie played by Harsh Mayar who performed in the lead role in the director’s previous and critically acclaimed movie, I AM KALAM.

Movie director, Nila Madhab Panda, reportedly got in touch with Richard Gere through a mutual friend who passed the script onto the Hollywood actor. The Chicago actor was said to be impressed by the script and agreed to appear in the film.

While the news that Richard Gere appearing in a Bollywood movie is exciting enough, another high profile American name has also been linked with the movie, fellow actor Will Smith, who has also been approached with a view to appearing in the new film.

The movie is being produced by a company from the Netherlands, with shooting locations scattered across three different countries in Amsterdam, India and Los Angeles. The movie is due to go into pre-production in January 2012, with filming due to start later in the year.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes cast)

Miss Pooja back on the bhangra scene with new single and album

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 6.3/10 (20 votes cast)

Miss Pooja has been quiet for the last few months, however the Queen of bhangra has come back with the bang with the unveiling of her brand new album Breathless, and a video for her brand new single off the record, Menu Tere Jeya.

Breathless is the follow up record to her award winning and hugely popular last album Romantic Jatt, and the singer looks set to have yet another hit on her hands if the reaction to her first singles is anything to go by.

The first single to be released off Miss Pooja’s new album before Christmas was Ferreri Laika featuring Canadian rap star Roach Killa who sets up the song with a rap section at the start before Miss Pooja’s unmistakable vocals kick in.

Miss Pooja’s most recent release, Menu Tere Jeya, sees her team up with top bhangra music producer, Rishi Rich. The new track is the second time the Miss Pooja has collaborated with the UK based music maker as the duo previously worked together on a single for the singer’s last album, Kisi De Naal Pyaar which proved a big hit for the pair.

The Romantic Jatt singer’s new album features a number of high profile collaborations with well known stars with DJ Sanj, Kam Frantic, DJ Vix and Sukhi Chand all appearing on Miss Pooja’s new record, Breathless.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 6.3/10 (20 votes cast)

Asian wedding coach hire deals offered by Coach Broker for the New Year

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 10.0/10 (2 votes cast)

If you’re planning your Asian or Indian wedding for the coming year, then you need to get in touch with Coach Broker right away for the latest deals on coach and minibus rental for your big day. As part of their annual New Year’s sale, Coach Broker have slashed their prices on coach and minibus hire rates with low cost deals available for clients looking to book a vehicle for their Asian or Indian wedding taking place in 2012.

Coach Broker are nationwide operators so regardless of where you’re planning to get married in the UK, trust Coach Broker to transport you and your guests in comfort and style. Whether you’re getting wed in Birmingham or Newcastle, Cardiff or London, Manchester or Glasgow, Liverpool or Norfolk, Plymouth or Coventry, Coach Broker can provide you with a wedding day transportation service in any part of the country.

Whether you need to transport your wedding guests between your ceremony and reception venue, or if you require luxury coach hire to ensure your bridal party travel in style on your big day, or perhaps you need to hire a minibus for an airport transfer as you prepare to jet off on your honeymoon, whatever your coach or minibus hire requirements, Coach Broker will tailor your wedding transport service to ensure all of your needs are met.

With access to the largest fleet of minibuses and coaches in the UK, you won’t find a wider range of vehicles for Asian and Indian group wedding transportation with any other UK provider. Choose from large capacity vehicles such as the 80-seater double-decker coaches to standard size vehicles like the 42-seater and 50-seater coach to 8-seater and 25-seater minibuses plus executive style coaches with onboard WC facilities, reclining seats and plasma screens plus many, many more fantastic vehicles when you travel with Coach Broker on your wedding day.

Extra discounts are also available on multiple coach hire bookings for Asian and Indian weddings so get in touch with Coach Broker today to request your free quote for coach rental for your big day in 2012.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 10.0/10 (2 votes cast)

TOWIE girls glam up Desi style for the cover of Asian Woman

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 7.7/10 (6 votes cast)

Sam Faiers, Jessica Wright, and Lucy Mecklenburgh swapped their bodycon dresses for saris this week as they became cover girls for the winter edition for Asian Woman magazine.

The three Only Way is Essex stars were featured in the winter edition of the Asian ladies glossy magazine as part of a special feature under the title of “The Essential Guide to Turning Heads”. The TOWIE girls share their beauty and fashion tips, and also reveal their ultimate fashion faux pas.

While the trio are better known for their revealing outfits and high glamour style, Sam, Jess and Lucy toned down their usual look, modelling the latest Asian fashions for the popular magazine. Lucy and Jess also pose in one image with traditional Mehndi tattoos drawn down their arms under the headline, The Only Way is Desi.

While the outfits worn by the TOWIE girls were a departure from their usual style, Jess, Sam and Lucy kept a glimmer of their Essex style in the shoot by teaming their saris with killer diamante encrusted heels. The girls also bling-ed up their Asian looks with dramatic jewellery including head jewellery and chandelier earrings.

The Only Way is Essex Christmas special was screened this week and the cast have also released a charity Christmas single, Last Christmas, of which all of the proceeds will go to text SANTA.

VN:F [1.9.10_1130]
Rating: 7.7/10 (6 votes cast)