KAILASH KHER sings for FIFA World Cup 2010

The FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa is preparing to kick off next June and one of Indian cinema's better known playback singers, Kailash Kher, of  'Allah ke Bande', 'Chand Sifarish' ('Fanaa') and more recently 'Delhi 6' and 'Kaminey' fame has been requested to record three songs for the event. He is therefore currently in Los Angeles getting this accomplished. Kher will record one solo track of his inspiration and will collaborate in two additional tracks with Algerian singer Khaled, known for his worldwide hit 'Aicha', as well as with Flying Machine and Nigerian singer King Sunny Ade. Production is in charge of the official sponsors of the soccer event: T-Mobile and Fender Guitars.

The songs shall be released in April 2010 and will constitute Kher's first independent work following his band, Kailasa's, acclaimed third album: 'Kailasa Chaandan Mien' (Kailasa in Moonlight) and their recent successful US tour.

Here is wishing the earthy voice of Kher and his team deep inspiration and success.

TAHIR HUSSAIN A Life of Cinema

In celebration of Tahir Hussain's life, we wish to remember his work as a writer, actor, director and producer of some of India's most memorable films.

The boy from Bhopal lived and studied in Lucknow but quickly moved to Mumbai to become involved in cinema. In his beginnings, he was his bade bhai saab Nasir Hussain's assistant director and sometimes also graced the screen with his presence, such as in box office success 'Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai'. He later produced winners like 'Caravan' and also directed his son, Aamir Khan, in 'Tum Mere Ho'. Tahir was a firm believer in the power of following a script, good stories and finding a suitable cast of responsible actors.

Today he is in the memory of all the people who were part of his work, whether it was on the film making end or watching the magic of his cinema unfold on screen.

Rest in peace.

Tahir Hussain's filmography

Producer

Madhosh (1994)
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)
Tum Mere Ho (1990) (producer)

Locket (1986)
Dulha Bikta Hai (1982)
Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
Zakhmee (1975) 
Madhosh (1974) 
Anamika (1973) 
Caravan (1971)
Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) (associate producer)

Miscellaneous Crew:
Zakhmee (1975) (presenter) 
Anamika (1973) (presenter) 
Teesri Manzil (1966) (production executive)
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963) (production executive)
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961) (production executive)
Dil Deke Dekho (1959) (assistant director) 
Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) (assistant director)
 
Actor:
Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
Pyar Ka Mausam (1969)
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961)

Director:
Tum Mere Ho (1990)

Writer:
Tum Mere Ho (1990)