Manoj Muntashir

Indian Idol guest Manoj Muntashir shared a charming anecdote about the genesis of the iconic Shankar-Jaikishan musical duo. Their chance meeting at a producer's office led to an introduction to Prithviraj Kapoor, securing them work and a pivotal connection with Raj Kapoor. This collaboration, born at Prithvi Theatre, launched their legendary career.

In a captivating episode of 'Indian Idol', viewers will be moved by a heartfelt story from Shammi Kapoor's life. The legendary actor once hesitated to shoot the legendary track 'Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein', fearing that the intense emotions tied to the song would overwhelm him, leading to unrestrained tears during filming. Read on to know more in detail.

Manoj Muntashir's 'Krishna – Radha Se Ranbhumi Tak' captivated Mumbai with its emotional journey of Lord Krishna, spanning love, philosophy, and war. The play, directed by Punit J Pathak, drew a full house and celebrity attendees, including Varun Dhawan and Shilpa Shetty. Muntashir expressed gratitude for the audience's connection, calling it a heartfelt tribute.

Lyricist Manoj Muntashir's missing credit issue for his work on the film 'Skyforce' has been resolved, with his acknowledgment reinstated by the makers. The film, featuring Akshay Kumar and directed by Abhishek Kapoor, is set to release on January 24 and celebrates the Indian Air Force's valor.

Vikram Mastal, who has played Lord Hanuman in TV show Ramayan, has reacted to Adipurush dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla's apology note and said that he has defamed Sanatan dharma in the whole world by spending Rs 600 crore.

Legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passes away after battling a prolonged illness. 'Adipurush' writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla pays tribute, expressing how Pankaj Udhas' music introduced him to ghazals and taught him the discipline and beauty of poetry. The entertainment world is in a state of shock and profound grief after the demise of the singer.

"... He has penned my indie number ‘Ae Mere Dil’ very nicely. I enjoyed working with him."

Manoj Muntashir Shukla has strongly criticized Anurag Kashyap for his offensive remark about Brahmins, posting a video challenging the filmmaker. Muntashir listed prominent Brahmins and dared Kashyap to act on his words, warning him to respect boundaries. Kashyap's initial comment sparked outrage, leading to a subsequent apology on social media.

In today’s entertainment news, we cover Vin Diesel’s warm wishes to Deepika Padukone as she embraces motherhood, Manoj Muntashir’s defense of Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency,’ and AP Dhillon’s confirmation of safety after a shooting incident. Plus, Ananya Panday’s breakup ritual and Tamannaah Bhatia’s stress over her Stree 2 performance.

It was definitely a musically alive evening, where musicians and music aficionados met under one roof. The likes of Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Pankaj Udhas, Anup Jalota, Deepak Pandit, Durga Jasraj, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Manoj Muntashir, Harshdeep Kaur and others were present at this event.

On 'Superstar Singer 3', young contestants will honor Rajesh Khanna with their singing. Avirbhav from Kerala impresses with his rendition of classic songs, earning praise from Neha Kakkar and Manoj Muntashir. Watch the show every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM.

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death has once again brought focus on the alleged practice of nepotism in Bollywood. Lyricist Manoj Muntashir, of "Teri mitti" fame, on Tuesday took to Twitter to slam the practice, asking propagators to "grow some real talent" in their backyard and to "make films within" their family.

"It was really beautiful how all three of us came together and the way this song has shaped up. And it has become a very special song for all of us and people will love it."

Amidst ongoing controversies, Adipurush's dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir took to his Instagram handle to apologise for hurting people's sentiments. He also lent his unconditional apologies to the audience who got offended from the cringe-worthy dialogues in the film.

Manoj Muntashir Shukla explains his thought process about giving Hanuman the dialogues he gave him

'Adipurush' has got a lot criticism for its dialogues. Manoj Muntashir has penned the dialogues of this Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer, reacts to the criticism that the film got....

Manoj Muntashir recently grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons as some people on social media claimed that his song 'Teri Mitti' from Akshay Kumar's film 'Kesari' has been lifted from a 2005 Pakistani song.

Singer Vishal Mishra has launched a new patriotic song, 'Vande Bharatam' ahead of Independence Day. The song pays tribute to soldiers that risk their lives for India and honours the mothers of the armed forces. Actor Arjun Bijlani features in the video, which was directed by Lovesh Nagar. Mishra thanked the soldiers and their mothers for the sacrifice they make for India. The lyrics were written by Manoj Muntashir, while Arko composed the music.

Lyricist Manoj Muntashir and composer Deepak Pandit collaborated with singer Papon for the song

In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, lyricist Manoj Muntashir expressed his appreciation for Ranbir Kapoor's remarkable performance in the songs of his recently released film "Animal."

Sachy's debut movie 'Anarkali' has it's lyrics written by Amir Khan's 'PK' movies lyricist, Manoj Muntashir.

While several promos of the episode are doing the rounds, a particular video of Shilpa Shetty complaining about Manoj Muntashir’s ‘shudh hindi’ will leave you in splits.

India Idol Season 12 is all set to witness a soulful singing journey this weekend. There would be lots of surprises that will be unravelled by host Aditya Narayan along with the legendary music director Anu Malik and celebrated lyricist Manoj Muntashir.

Lyricist-writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla apologizes for controversial dialogues in 'Adipurush' during a discussion in Lucknow. He asks for public forgiveness and defends the director and producers, stating that the dialogues were rewritten and altered. Muntashir acknowledges the decline of quality lyrics in songs and the influence of Lucknow on his writing. He mentions the legacy of Lucknow and its impact on his consciousness, leading to songs like 'Teri Mitti'. He also highlights the natural inclination towards poetry in Lucknow and the importance of writers like Anand Bakshi and Majrooh Sultanpuri.

Almost six months after he stoked the controversy over 'Adipurush' with his statements, lyricist-writer Manoj Muntashir has apologised for the dialogues he wrote for the film.

Adipurush writer Manoj Muntashir is not shying away from openly admitting his mistakes. Six months after the film's release, Manoj has come to terms that the Om Raut directorial went terribly wrong. He also owned up to his responsibility of letting people down and said that their complaints against the film were valid.

Lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir has taken a firm stand against AR Rahman’s recent remarks on alleged communal bias in the Hindi film industry. In a recent interview, Manoj strongly refuted the claim, pointing to India’s biggest superstars and the industry’s long-standing inclusiveness.

'India's Got Talent' contestant Ishita Vishwakarma has officially become a part of the upcoming mythological film 'The Incarnation Sita' on the sets of the show. 'India's Got Talent' will celebrate the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in the presence of celebrity guests - Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sindhu and ace dancer Terence Lewis.

Singer Dhvani Bhanushali has created a music video at home in just a matter of days. After several popular songs like Dilbar and Vaaste, her latest, Jeetenge Hum, which is winning the love of her fans, is all about staying positive during the lockdown, while also spreading the message of love and hope.