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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rapper Divine returns to Indian hip hop after six-month hiatus with powerful song 'Aag'
Rap sensation Divine released a new track, 'Aag', via Gully Gang Records in partnership with Universal Music on Tuesday, marking his return to Indian hip hop after six months. Written by Divine and co-composed by Divine and Abhijay Sharma, along with additional production by Karan Kanchan, 'Aag' is full of raw emotions brimming with the energy of the singer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From the opening bars to the final refrain, Divine's verses blaze trails of aura and ferocity, reaffirming his status as one of the best artists in Indian hip-hop. The timing of this ground-breaking single is particularly poignant, as it arrives nearly six months after his previous release, a period during which Divine immersed himself in introspection and artistic exploration. The video contains the VFX footage As per the press note shared by Divine's team, this hiatus allowed the singer to refine his craft, embrace new sounds, and delve deeper into the powerful themes of resilience and transformation. The song marks a bold return for Divine in the hip-hop industry. The 'Punya Paap' singer shared his new track on his Instagram handle. Divine stated, "'Aag' isn't just a song--it's fire in every sense. I wanted to capture Mumbai's chaos and its capacity to rise again, to make something unpredictable, unstoppable." Director John Fredrick Peter Mayne states, "We aimed to present Mumbai as a living, breathing character. The AI elements aren't gimmicks--they're metaphors for the city's fierce yet fragile spirit. 'Aag' is poised to set a new standard as the finest video to emerge from Indian hip-hop, heralding a transformative era in visual storytelling within the genre. Divine's unmatched artistic expression, complemented with the most sophisticated use of artificial intelligence seen in an Indian music video to date, will solidify the music video's place in the evolution of Indian music and visual art, poised to inspire future generations of artists and creators." 'Aag' is available now on all major streaming platforms. (ANI)
News18
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sidharth Malhotra Lauds Param Sundari Song Pardesiya: 'It's Been My Personal Favourite'
Last Updated: Talking about the song, Sonu Nigam also said that it's always a joy to lend his voice to heartfelt love songs. After announcing the release date and unveiling the motion poster of 'Param Sundari", the makers have finally dropped the first song titled 'Pardesiya", which actor Sidharth Malhotra says has been one of his personal favourite love songs to shoot. Sidharth said, 'Pardesiya isn't just a song, it's a feeling that stays with you long after it ends. Sachin–Jigar and Amitabh have yet again created pure magic. The moment I heard the track, I knew it had something special." He added, 'Sonu sir's voice brings a timeless emotion to it, and lip syncing to his voice for a love song is truly special. Shooting alongside Janhvi was effortless. It's been one of my personal favourite love songs to shoot…." Pardesiya is the first track from Param Sundari and is sung by Sonu Nigam and Krishnakali Saha. Composed by Sachin–Jigar, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Pardesiya captures the ache of longing, the pause before the first touch, the unsaid emotion between two hearts. The music is under the label Universal Music. Actress Janhvi Kapoor shared that she was very excited for this one. 'I have always had a soft corner for love songs and Pardesiya is one of the best that I have worked on. Having Sonu Nigam's voice elevate the emotion makes it truly unforgettable. I'm sure the audience will love it," said the actress. Talking about the song, Sonu Nigam said that it's always a joy to lend his voice to heartfelt love songs. 'And Pardesiya from Param Sundari is truly special. People poured so much love on the first look that I was already very excited for the full song. Watching Sidharth and Janhvi bring that chemistry to life on screen makes it even more magical. Their pairing is fresh and electric, and I'm sure audiences are going to fall in love with them—and the song." Set in the serene backwaters of Kerala, and featuring the fresh and electric pairing of Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, the song sets the emotional tone for the story of Param and Sundari. The makers of 'Param Sundari" on Wednesday also unveiled the motion poster of the upcoming film and announced that the cross-cultural romance movie will hit the big screen on August 29. Janhvi, Sidharth and Maddock in a collaborative post on Instagram unveiled the motion poster featuring the two stars. In the poster, Sidharth is seen looking handsome in a shirt paired with jeans along with a bag on his shoulder. The actress looks every inch an Indian beauty as she does a classical dance form dressed in a saree. In the motion poster the two can be seen crossing paths. The motion poster concluded with: 'In cinemas worldwide. 29th August 2025. A Maddock Films Production." It also mentioned that its first song 'Pardesiya" will be out on Wednesday. The video is captioned as: 'Dinesh Vijan brings to you the Biggest Love Story of the Year #ParamSundari arrives in cinemas on 29th August And in just 1 hour, feel its soul with the year's most heartfelt song — #Pardesiya." The film was earlier scheduled to release on July 25. The film centres on a love story between a North Indian played by Sidharth and a South Indian girl, filmed in Kerala. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Universal Music Group Files Confidentially for US Listing
(Bloomberg) -- Universal Music Group NV has filed confidentially for a US listing, which would fulfill the terms of a deal with billionaire Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square. Why the Federal Reserve's Building Renovation Costs $2.5 Billion Salt Lake City Turns Winter Olympic Bid Into Statewide Bond Boom Milan Corruption Probe Casts Shadow Over Property Boom How San Jose's Mayor Is Working to Build an AI Capital The Amsterdam-listed firm submitted documents to the US Securities & Exchange Commission relating to a proposed offering by certain of its shareholders, according to a statement Monday. The world's largest music company won't receive any proceeds from the sale. Universal Music's shares rose 0.9% to €27.31 apiece at 9:51 a.m. in European trading on Tuesday, leading gains in Amsterdam's AEX Index. The filing comes after Universal said in January it would plan the US listing in order to satisfy an agreement with Pershing Square, a statement at the time showed. Ackman resigned from Universal's board in May, citing increasing demands on his time from commitments including his appointment as Executive Chairman of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. Universal Music, which is the label for artists including Taylor Swift, had in recent months resisted Ackman's push to move its domicile and delist it from Euronext Amsterdam. Pershing Square had urged Universal Music to pursue a US listing, saying it would substantially increase the valuation of the shares. A group of shareholders affiliated with Pershing Square in March raised more than €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) from the sale of about a 2.7% stake in the Hilversum, Netherlands-headquartered firm, Bloomberg News reported. --With assistance from Sarah Jacob. (Updates with share move in third paragraph.) Elon Musk's Empire Is Creaking Under the Strain of Elon Musk A Rebel Army Is Building a Rare-Earth Empire on China's Border Thailand's Changing Cannabis Rules Leave Farmers in a Tough Spot How Starbucks' CEO Plans to Tame the Rush-Hour Free-for-All What the Tough Job Market for New College Grads Says About the Economy ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Universal Music confidentially files for US listing
Find out what's new on ST website and app. NEW YORK - Universal Music Group, the world's biggest music label, disclosed on July 21 that it had confidentially filed for a US listing. Universal Music, whose primary listing is in the Netherlands, did not reveal the size of the US offering or how much it was planning to raise. The company was valued at about 49.65 billion euros (S$74.3 billion) based on its July 21 closing price on the Dutch exchange, according to LSEG data. The stock is up about 10 per cent this year. Billionaire Bill Ackman-led Pershing Square, one of the major stockholders in Universal Music, had previously pushed the company to list its shares in the United States. The Netherlands-based label's roster of stars includes Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Drake, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles, according to its website. Companies are lining up to list their shares in the United States to take advantage of a strong rebound in the country's equity markets following a brief lull due to uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Confidential filings allow companies to keep financial and strategic information private while engaging with regulators and assessing investor appetite ahead of public disclosure. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World US President Trump 'caught off guard' by Israel's strikes in Syria World US not rushing trade deals ahead of August deadline, will talk with China, Bessent says Opinion Singapore's vaping crisis lays bare the drug addiction nightmare for parents Singapore LTA seeks tailored solutions to improve Bukit Panjang LRT's maintenance inspections Multimedia 'It's very sad': She comforts loved ones turned away by inmates Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Opinion Sumiko at 61: 7 facts about facial skin ageing, and skincare ingredients that actually work Opinion With Shatec cutting back operations, what's next for the hospitality sector?
Business Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Universal Music Group files confidentially for US listing
[NEW YORK] Universal Music Group has filed confidentially for a US listing, which would fulfil the terms of a deal with billionaire Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square. The Amsterdam-listed firm submitted documents to the US Securities & Exchange Commission relating to a proposed offering by certain of its shareholders, according to a statement on Monday (Jul 21). The world's largest music company will not receive any proceeds from the sale. The filing comes after Universal said in January it would plan the US listing in order to satisfy an agreement with Pershing Square, a statement at the time showed. Ackman resigned from Universal's board in May, citing increasing demands on his time from commitments including his appointment as executive chairman of Howard Hughes Holdings. Universal Music, which is the label for artists including Taylor Swift, had in recent months resisted Ackman's push to move its domicile and delist it from Euronext Amsterdam. Pershing Square had urged Universal Music to pursue a US listing, saying it would substantially increase the valuation of the shares. A group of shareholders affiliated with Pershing Square in March raised more than 1.3 billion euros (S$1.9 billion) from the sale of about a 2.7 per cent stake in the Hilversum, Netherlands-headquartered firm, Bloomberg News reported. BLOOMBERG
