Showing posts with label Dhvani Bhanushali. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dhvani Bhanushali. Show all posts
Farah Khan said sorry to me, reveals Dhvani Bhanushali on trolling, auto-tune allegations
8:29 AM
HINDUSTAN TIMES (October 12, 2025)
Singer Dhvani Bhanushali addressed the viral video from 2022 of filmmaker Farah Khan stopping her mid-performance, which led to widespread trolling over alleged use of auto-tune.
The clip, recorded during a media interaction where Dhvani was singing a few lines of her single Vaaste (2021), showed Farah tapping her on the back and saying, “Please note, none of them used auto-tune.” The moment quickly spread across social media, with users accusing Dhvani of relying on correction.
“The whole thing happened when I was insanely sick and four Dolos down. I don’t know why I even sang that day, and it wasn’t even that bad. Some idiot put autotune on it,” the singer told Hauterrfly, adding that the video was modified to make it worse.
“It was modified in a lot of places. I’m not saying it was the best performance. I was sick, it probably was my low moment. But people have just made it worse. And they’re selling it in my name.”
The 27-year-old also shared that Farah apologized for the incident later. “Farah ma’am came to me and said, ‘Beta, I’m sorry’. I said, ‘Okay ma’am, aap humare saath party karne aayengi raat ko?’ and she said yes. Then this whole fiasco happened, but I never blamed her for it. It wasn’t her fault, nor was it mine. Later, I met her again, she came home, and I asked her if she’d make a video with me, and she kindly did.”
Not every song needs to go viral, some just need to be heard-Dhvani Bhanushali
8:31 AM
Admitting that her latest number Aankhon marks a shift from her brand of music, singer Dhvani Bhanushali on how social media trends don’t influence her craft
Komal R J Panchal (MID-DAY; June 2, 2025)
At the first listen of Aankhon, chances are you’ll do a double take. After all, the gentle melody is nothing like the songs belted out by singer Dhvani Bhanushali so far. Collaborating with OAFF, Savera, and lyricist Ankur Tewari, she has crafted a number that blends emotional depth with an experimental edge. “I think I got slightly cooler with this song,” Bhanushali says with a smile, admitting that Aankhon marks a shift in her music.
“I went niche with it, and for once, I didn’t seek too many opinions. I just loved it and wanted to put it out. So, I did.”
Aankhon, she reveals, is one of the two songs the musicians made together in 2024. “This one sounded fresh. We felt like writing about how we make different connections throughout life; Ankur started penning the lyrics, and the structure just kept forming. As soon as we heard the final version, we related to it immediately. There was something [novel] in the sound — a space I hadn’t explored before,” she recalls.
However, the song was on the backburner throughout last year. Bhanushali eventually felt that it was the right piece to launch in 2025. “I dropped the audio recently and released a visualizer as well. It’s quite a cool concept, experimental for me. Let’s see how people respond,” she smiles.
In her seven-year career so far, the singer has straddled film music and her originals with ease. If she is the voice behind Bollywood chartbusters like Dilbar (Satyameva Jayate, 2018) and Duniya (Luka Chuppi, 2019), she has also belted out popular singles like Vaaste and Leja Re. Does the growing influence of social media, where tracks go viral for their hooks, affect her creative process and approach to music? “A song is made like a song,” she responds, after some thought.
“Subconsciously, yes, the pressure is there. But no one can predict which part of a song will go viral. We follow the organic process, where there is a chorus, verse, and bridge. While some music might be made with Instagram in mind, I don’t think we consciously do that. But we’ve seen so many reels that maybe something gets embedded in our minds. Not every song needs to go viral, some just need to be heard.”
Bhanushali, whose live performances and fan interactions have played a big part in her rise, believes she has evolved with her experiences. The journey so far has left her with valuable lessons. “One of the biggest learnings is detaching from the obsession with views and traction. As a musician, you need to separate yourself from that. Otherwise, it becomes too much about business. During the creation process, it’s important to set that aside; it’s difficult, but necessary.”
Sunil Grover resumes shoot in Rishikesh two months after heart surgery
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; March 24, 2022)
In January, actor-comedian Sunil Grover was admitted to a Mumbai hospital after he suffered a heart attack. Reportedly, he underwent bypass surgery and was discharged on February 3. The actor is now back on the sets and is shooting a project in Rishikesh.
Informs a source close to the 44-year-old actor, “Sunil has been following a healthy fitness and diet regime. He has dealt with the health setback with a positive approach and is now raring to get back to work. He will commence the shoot of his new project in Rishikesh tomorrow. But he will follow his diet, yoga and fitness regime to the T.” Sunil couldn’t be reached for comment.
Recently, the actor also attended and performed at Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in Delhi. The event organised by the Ministry of Culture witnessed performances by other artistes like Armaan Malik and Dhvani Bhanushali, among others.
The success I’m getting is surreal-Dhvani Bhanushali
8:23 AM
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; December 20, 2020)
Leja Re, Vaaste and now Nayan — singer Dhvani Bhanushali’s songs continue to top the chartbusters. And despite the mind-boggling views online, she remains humble. “The success I’m getting... it’s difficult to digest sometimes. It’s a bit surreal. I’m just very lucky and grateful. The audience has supported me so much,” she exclaims.
The 22-year-old loved singing even when she was in school, but her training started much later. She began by doing covers, until her career started shaping up. And Bhanushali never thought about how different people will react differently to her songs. “I was so into doing my best that I completely forgot about the reactions. I was lost in my art, and left it all to God. And it all turned out pretty good. Of course, I had experienced directors who guided me right, and T-Series. At the same time, to shine out of that whole lot is sort of hard, it kind of gets to you,” she admits.
Her track Vaaste, recently touched a billion views on YouTube. Ecstatic with the love, the singer adds, “People went crazy. I never fathomed something like this would happen. It’s indeed a turning point in my career. It has completely transformed my life into something so beautiful.”
Amid all this, the one thing she is sure about, is keeping her songs friendly for kids. She elaborates, “I always want clean lyrics and videos. Now, my target audience is kids. They’re fragile minds, and I don’t want to do something which is not right.”
So, what’s next? “I’m going on a holiday. This year has ended on a good note for me, and 2021 is going to start on that as well,” she says.
Image: John Abraham and Mrunal Thakur reunite for peppy music video titled 'Gallan Goriyan'
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Former co-stars reunite for music video produced by Bhushan Kumar
Himesh Mankad (MUMBAI MIRROR; June 9, 2020)
Recently, in the midst of the lockdown, John Abraham shot for a special music video, “Mera Bharat Mahaan”, in his home, as a tribute to the warriors fighting Coronavirus. Now, Mirror has learnt that the actor is coming up with another single, titled “Gallan Goriyan”. This one was shot before the nationwide lockdown was enforced. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, it marks a reunion for John and his Batla House co-star Mrunal Thakur. The peppy dance number is directed by Adil Shaikh.“It’s the first time that I was called upon to do typical naach gaana. I had to first rehearse for two weeks, during which our choreographer helped me shed my inhibitions and open up to the camera. In the song, I am supposed to catch John’s attention and will be seen shamelessly flirting with him,” the actress reveals with a laugh, adding that her co-actor would often boost her confidence, saying, “Mrunal, don’t freak out, if you get stuck, just smile, you have a beautiful smile.” Her whole family came to the set unannounced to cheer her up during the shoot.
Taz has set the song to music while also penning the lyrics with Kumaar. The lyricist-composer has also sung it with Dhvani Bhanushali. While Dhvani recorded her vocals in India, Taz did it from the UK. “Dhvani and Taz understand what youngsters relate with. They’ve come up with a fun dance number with a catchy tune which John and Mrunal have brought to life with their chemistry. Their pairing is one of the biggest USPs,” Bhushan asserts.
Apart from this song, Bhushan and John have multiple collaborations stuck in different stages of production owing to the Coronavirus pandemic. While Sanjay Gupta’s gangster drama, Mumbai Saga, is nearing completion, the duo was all geared up to kick off the Satyameva Jayate sequel in April. It is expected to be among the first films to go on the floors once normalcy returns.
I have done my own make up for Jeetenge Hum's shoot. I am not great at it, but I tried-Dhvani Bhanushali
8:14 AM
Debarati Sen (BOMBAY TIMES; May 7, 2020)
Creativity cannot be locked down. Pop 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 Coronavirus lockdown, while also spreading the message of love and hope.
She tells BT, “It all began with Manoj Muntashir penning the lyrics. Then, Lijo George and DJ Chetas composed the song and I dubbed it at home. I have set up a basic studio at home with a microphone, laptop, sound card, speakers and headphones. Once the song was ready, the video was conceptualized. The whole exercise took just seven days.” The song, produced by T-Series, is out on digital platforms.
The shoot was a new and fun experience for the singer and her family. The terrace, interiors and balcony of their home turned impromptu sets for the video. “The team that conceptualized the video kept guiding us about how to frame shots,” says Dhvani, adding, “I have done my own make-up. I am not great at it, but I tried (laughs!).”
The video begins with the singer reciting a few lines penned by Manoj Muntashir. “We didn’t want to sound preachy, but that part was needed for people to understand what the song is all about. This track is about India and the spirit of nationalism,” she signs off.
While I love being a playback singer, I also want to be known as an independent artiste-Dhvani Bhanushali
8:18 AM
Dhvani Bhanushali talks about her journey from being a Fresh Face finalist to being a professional singer. Interestingly, she will be performing at the national finale of the Everyuth Times Fresh Face Season 12, tonight
Debarati Sen (BOMBAY TIMES; February 13, 2020)
Singer Dhvani Bhanushali is not just elated to perform for the Everyuth Times Fresh Face Season 12, but also has an emotional connect to it. She says, “I was among the top five contestants from Mumbai for the event and now, I’ll be on the same stage performing in front of an audience, only this time as an independent artiste and Bollywood singer. I’m excited as it’s a huge platform.”
It’s been three years since the singer took part in the event, but she still has fond memories of it. “My Fresh Face experience was amazing and so much fun. During the period, I also featured on Bombay Times for the first time. My parents were overjoyed to see my pictures in the newspaper. They had told me, ‘You’ve made us proud’, and that meant a lot way back then when I was just a student,” she recalls.
In her three-year journey in music, the 21-year-old singer has notched up hits like Leja Re, Vaaste, Na Ja Tu, Dilbar and Psycho Saiyaan, which she’ll perform in her hour-long performance at the event today. She says, “Music was a hobby, which changed my life completely. I got into it seriously after my Fresh Face stint. I began taking extra music lessons in Western and Indian classical. I also learnt to play instruments like ukulele and guitar. Now, I am learning to play the piano.”
Dhvani’s career in singing took off with Bollywood songs — Ishtehaar, a duet with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Welcome To New York, 2018), and Dilbar with Tanishk Bagchi (Satyameva Jayate, 2018). She then went on to create a space for herself as an indie singer which kicked off with Ishare Tere with Guru Randhawa. “My singles have been doing well and have got multiple hits online. It means a lot to someone like me, who always wanted to be a pop singer. When anyone gets into music in India, they usually aim to be a playback singer as our music is often film-centric. While I love that, I also want my own identity as a vocalist. I am an artiste, who also has an independent side,” she says.
Dhvani, a fan of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, has been nursing a bigger dream. “I want to a music icon and represent my country globally for Indian pop,” she says, adding, “I don’t have a five year plan for it — I just go with flow and take life as it comes to me.”
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