Hey Readers,

I apologise on behalf of Team IMT, for the delay in rolling out this edition. But we have ensured that you have much more to keep you reading through the week. This double edition of the IMT is packed with the most happening columns, news and views.

 

First up check on the exclusive interview with the none other than our very own Desi Rapper, HARD KAUR. Our own Punjabi kudi from videsh making waves in Bollywood music with back-to-back numbers in Ugly Aur Pagli, Singh is Kingg, and Bachna ae Haseeno. Having won International acclaim for her style of music she is fast becoming every Bollywood music directors' dream to work with. With her all time HITS 'Galassy' & 'Move Your Body', I truly believe she is a star. Ladies & Gentlemen, she is one complete woman, packed with hi-enregy action, adventure & humour. It was one helluva task keeping her focussed to the tedious, yet fruitful 8 hr Interview shoot. Listen to her rap her to be released single exclusively for you.

A Surprise Package this edition is this exclusive coverage of Bollywood Singer, Roop Kumar Rathod. Fresh from his shoot for the music video of his latest single, Teri Justajoo, which has topped every chartbuster across the nation, he spoke to us while on his drive to Mount Abu with wife Sonali. Despite being at the peak of success he comes across as a very down to earth & a simple human being. Read On

An exclusive interview with Mr.Kulmeet Makkar, CEO, BIG Music & Home Entertainment, the man who defined the course of SAREGAMA, for the past 18 yrs. After heading India's most respected Music Company, Kulmeet has now joined BIG Music & Home Entertainment, an ADAG group company. With music rights of every major HIT since the past year under his belt, BIG Music & Home Entertainment, has seen an exponential growth under the able leadership of Mr.Makkar. One of the most influential & successful names of the music industry in India, Kulmeet has signed on massive deals with most international majors of the Home Video Market. We caught up with this passionate music lover just after the release of the HIT film ROCK ON. Click here to view the Interview Video .

This edition also features an exclusive interview with Gurmeet Singh, CEO, Rajshri Media, the New Media arm of the Rajshri Group. After his stint at SONY BMG for 5 years he headed Music Today, the music label of the India Today Group. Gurmeet transformed Music Today from a quite Delhi based company to an aggressive leader in the genre of music it produced. Team IMT caught up with him at the Rajshri office which is gearing up to be a one stop entertainment house for the Television, Internet & Mobile. Read On

Our big question past edition, to the policy makers, men on the ground and men in power was - Are these Anti - Piracy raids worth it?

Not satisfied with the usual diplomatic answers, we decided to go head on, with our spy cam and interviewed a PIRATE!! He dropped the names of some of the biggest pirates in India and we decided to confirm this with the Mumbai & Delhi Police. Read on as we bring to you the exclusive interviews of Mr.Sanjay Mohite, DCP, Enforcement Wing, Mumbai Police and Mr.SBK Singh, Additional Commisioner, Economic Offence Wing, Delhi Police. Read on as the men in power diplomatically tackle our questions which arose from the Pirates Interview

Loads of action on the Indian & International scene too

Shreya Ghoshal is the THE IMT SUPER STAR this edition .

September saw the release of SAGARIKA Music's brand new album 'Tichya Dolyatala Gaav'. These days, when every music company is cost cutting to make ends meet, Sagarika's Music Release function was one helluva extravagant event. I walked into Ravindra Natya Mandir packed with whose who of the Marathi Film World. Every corner of the hall was abuzz with celeb talk and the music album was released amidst much fan fare. Sagarika sure is one lady who really knows to do things with a style. CHECK OUT some great numbers sung by 'Swapnil Bandodkar' from the album only on our Web Radio.

Also songs from SONY BMG's latest album 'Teri Justajoo' playing now on our WEB RADIO.

Enjoy Reading!!

Looking forward to your comments,

Sudhir Shreedharan
Editor-In-Chief, Indian Music Talks.