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Nischay Parekh Goes Solo as TV Dinner, Drops New Song ‘Non Believers’
For those still dismayed by the end of Kolkata dream-pop duo Parekh & Singh, Nischay Parekh’s solo project TV Dinner might ease the blow with his newest song “Non Believers.” “Nothing that we know can last forever,” he sings over familiar blips and steady grooves, all carried by a hook that offers comfort to those still reeling from the breakup.
When we point out this interpretation to Parekh over a Zoom call, he’s surprised. “Oh man, that’s a hard one. But yeah, I feel like that’s one of those universal truths, you know?” Parekh says. He goes on to say that these kinds of “broad philosophies” imparted through “Non Believers” are new territory for him, in terms of becoming more comfortable introducing more perspectives in his songwriting.
Truth be told, “Non Believers” was written around 2016, back when Parekh & Singh were very much still part of the rising wave of Indian indie and their album Ocean had gone global. He finally completed it in 2023, picking it back up after several life changes, including getting married and becoming a father. Fast forward to March, days after Parekh & Singh was dissolved, it was clear that TV Dinner was going to be Parekh’s focus, with the debut single “Guessing Games” out in February and a revamp of the duo’s social media and YouTube. It builds on the calming yet confessional tone of Parekh & Singh, but with more folk and singer-songwriter influences, from Paul Simon to Sufjan Stevens, coming to the front.
Parekh had been plotting this project for a while, finally recording it with producer/artists Rohan Rajadhyaksha and Aria Nanji in May last year. Parekh reminisces about meeting Rajadhyaksha for the first time when the latter was on stage singing and playing keys for rock act Spud In The Box in 2013.
He says of Rajadhyaksha, “He’s evolved and grown into such a prolific, multidisciplinary artist, in a sense, because he does his film-composing work, but he’s also just a really great musician. He’s a very sensitive producer.” Nanji popped up on Parekh’s radar through singer-songwriter Mali, who had put up a post about working together as producers and songwriters. Parekh says, “She [Nanji] also went to Berklee [College of Music] and we were actually there around the same time, but we never met when we were in Boston.”
The conversation between the three of them didn’t have to go very deep. “It was just about how we do it and when we do it,” he says. “The fluidity of the work that we did was nothing like I’ve ever really experienced before,” the artist adds. With Singh, the processes were often remote and self-contained before tracks were sent off to be mastered. Here, he was leaning on Rajadhyaksha to bring his production chops, his way with keys as well as Nanji’s Sixties and Seventies-inspired songwriting and vocal craft to push him, sometimes even recording songs in a single take without a metronome.
To reiterate, TV Dinner might be Parekh’s solo project, but it’s certainly collaborative. Drummer Nikhil Vasudevan (from singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad’s band, plus rock acts like NokNok) hopped in for drums, Rhys Sebastian added bass, Parekh & Singh’s go-to visual and design collaborator, Ayesha Kapadia, too created artwork for “Non Believers” and created the nifty, quirky props for Parekh in the music video made by Kevin Chris Johan.
Parekh says right now, it’s “too much fun.” He adds, “It’s like going to a playground every day with your friends.” There are plans to take that playtime on stage, starting with a show in Dubai (where Parekh lives) on Apr. 12 alongside Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter Frizzell D’Souza. TV Dinner will have a fluid lineup based on different situations. He says, “It’ll probably be curated very specifically and thoughtfully for each appearance. It’ll be a rotating band. There will be guests, and there will be very different versions of the same songs.
Another draw is the promise that he’ll be including Parekh & Singh songs in the setlists as well. “I feel a lot of those were sort of integral to my journey as a songwriter, so I wouldn’t want to discard those from my setlist. It gives me an opportunity to do brand new versions of them,” he adds.
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26-year-old dancer shooting for Riteish Deshmukh’s film Raja Shivaji drowns in Krishna river
The deceased dancer was identified as Saurabh Sharma, whose body was found on Thursday morning, two days after he went missing.
A 26-year-old dancer, who was part of the choreography team of actor- director Riteish Deshmukh’s movie ‘Raja Shivaji’, drowned in the Krishna river in Maharashtra’s Satara district just after finishing the shooting of a song, police said on Thursday.
The deceased dancer was identified as Saurabh Sharma, whose body was found on Thursday morning, two days after he went missing, an official said.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Sangam Mahuli, a village located at the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Venna in Satara district, around 250km from Mumbai, where the shooting of ‘Raja Shivaji’ was going on, he said.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Sangam Mahuli, a village located at the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Venna in Satara district, around 250km from Mumbai, where the shooting of ‘Raja Shivaji’ was going on, he said.
After finishing the shooting of a song in which colours were thrown around, Sharma went to wash his hands in the Krishna river. After washing his hands, he entered deep into the river for a swim, but got swept away by strong water currents, he said.
Police and district administration were alerted about the missing dancer, following which disaster response and rescue teams, including members from local private organisations, rushed to the spot and launched a search operation.
The search and rescue operation was stopped on Tuesday night due to darkness and it resumed on Wednesday morning and went on for the entire day, but the dancer could not be traced, said the official.
Sharma’s body was finally recovered from the river by police and rescue teams on Thursday at around 7.30 am, he said.
An accidental death case has been registered with the Satara police and further probe was underway, the official added.
‘Raja Shivaji’, a bilingual Marathi and Hindi film based on the life of legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is being directed by actor Riteish Deshmukh, who is also playing the lead role in the movie.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by DNA staff and is published from PTI)
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Shehzad Khan reveals his father Ajit Khan warned him for mimicking his voice in ‘Andaz Apna Apna’: ‘Ainda aisi himakat mat karna…’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India
Actor Shehzad Khan recently opened up about his father’s initial reaction after watching him mimic his voice in Aamir Khan and Salman Khan’s ‘Andaz Apna Apna‘. He played the role of Vinod Bhalla in the cult classic, which left a strong impression on the audience.
In a recent conversation with Radio Nasha, Shehzad shared details about the casting process for ‘Andaz Apna Apna’. Director Rajkumar Santoshi had rejected the initial casting of the film, but for the role of Vinod Bhalla, producer Vinay Kumar suggested Shehzad’s name. “When I went there, Raj told me about the role and said that I had to use my father’s voice for the character, and that’s how the journey started,” Shehzad stated.
Actor Ajit was unaware of his son’s involvement in the film until others brought it to his attention. Shehzad recalled, “I never told my father about the film, and some people told him, ‘Your son’s new film has come out. A lot of people are talking about it. He has used your voice.’ Then he saw the film and told me, ‘Ainda aisi himakat mat karna (Don’t ever repeat this).’”
‘Andaz Apna Apna’ has achieved cult status, with fans fondly remembering its unique blend of slapstick humour and quirky characters. Alongside Shehzad Khan, the film features an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor, and Viju Khote.
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Bollywood News Wrap: Kesari Chapter 2 box office report day 7, Nani-starrer HIT 3 gets ‘A’ certificate by censor board | Bollywood Life
A lot of Bollywood celebrities made it to the headlines today. The biggest update remained to be about Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor‘s upcoming film Abir Gulaal. Post the gruesome Pahalgam Terror Attack, it is being reported that Abir Gulaal will not be allowed to release in India. Apart from this, celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, R Madhavan, and many more took up space in news circuit. Here’s a round up of all the top updates of the day.
Kesari 2 box office report day 7
As reported by Sacnilk.com, Akshay Kumar‘s movie Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh held steady at the box office on its day 7. As per early estimates, the film made around Rs 3.50 crore on first Wednesday. The total collection of the movie now stands at Rs 46.10 crore.
Priyanka Chopra shares story of Syed Adil Hussain Shah
Priyanka Chopra who earlier condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, recently shared the story of Kashmiri Syed Adil Hussain Shah who lost his life while trying to save the tourists. She shared the news report that read, “Syed Adil Hussain Shah, Horse Rider & Sole Breadwinner, Lost His Life Trying To Disarm Attackers And Protect Tourists In Pahalgam.”
R Madhavan supports cancellation of film events
In the aftermath of Pahalgam Terror Attack, reports suggests that many of the film events have been cancelled. A social media post read, “In light of the current situation, movie teasers, trailers, and launch events have been cancelled. Additionally, a major award ceremony has been cancelled, along with several brand launches. Like all other industries, our film industry also shares in the sorrow, grief, and solidarity during this difficult time”. R Madhavan showcased his support to the decision by sharing the post on his social media account.
HIT 3 gets A certificate
Ahead of its big release on May 1, Nani and Shrinidhi Shetty’s upcoming movie HIT 3: The Third Case has got an ‘A’ certificate from Censor Board. The Telugu action thriller is said to be 2 hours and 37 minutes long.
Varun Dhawan celebrates his birthday with fans
Bhediya actor Varun Dhawan took to his social media account to share a video from his birthday celebrations. A meet and greet session was held with fans where he danced and had a gala time with his fans.
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