lip-sync adds life to songs: Rahman
Composer AR Rahman doesn't favour the trend of using songs in the background because he feels it affects its popularity.
In the 1970s filmmakers Basu Chatterjee would often force his songs into the background and some of the current directors like Shoojit Sircar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra feel the same and avoid lip-sync songs in their films.
But Rahman begs to differ. “A lot of my very good songs in films like Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6 were used as soundtracks in the background. They were not used as lip-sync. So the reach of those songs was just 30 or 40 percent of what it was meant to be,” said Rahman.
“Songs that are sung by major stars on screen get played in clubs and on radio. They make a psychological impact on the audiences' mind,” he added.
I am overwhelmed for whatever I have achieved so far. I give the credit to my mother and everyone who has helped me. I do four-five songs a year and I am glad they are liked. I don't think struggle ever gets over. It will always be there
— Yo Yo honey singh
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Miranda has a wicked side
Supermodel Miranda Kerr admits to having a wicked side to her and says she likes to “party and have a drink”. The mother of four-year-old Flynn says she parties and drinks, but doesn't overdo it, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
“Of course, I have a wicked side. Don't we allIJ I can go to a party and have a drink or two and dance all night, but I don't feel the need to overdo it,” she said.
“I can actually have fun and enjoy myself without having to take it too far. A little party never killed nobody — that's from (The Great Gatsby), rightIJ” she added.
Kerr also enjoys her own quiet time and begins her day with a prayer.