Indian Music and Artists

The song 'Pichavecha Naal Muthal' from the film Puthiyamugham was sung by Shankar Mahadevan, one of the most versatile playback singers in Indian cinema. The film's music was composed by Mohan Sithara.

Gulzar shared the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Original Song with A.R. Rahman for 'Jai Ho' from the film Slumdog Millionaire. Gulzar wrote the lyrics, while Rahman composed the music.

The patriotic song 'Saare Jahan Se Achcha' was composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar maestro, with lyrics by Muhammad Iqbal. Ravi Shankar's composition gave it the melodious, stirring quality that made it an enduring patriotic favorite.

'Ghunghroo Toot Gaye' is a popular ghazal sung by Pankaj Udhas. He was one of the foremost ghazal singers in India and this song became one of his signature performances.

'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' is from the musical Evita (1976) about Eva Perón. The song is sung by Eva (Evita) herself, expressing her feelings to the Argentine people. The title also contains a typo ('Argenita' instead of 'Argentina').

Kangal Irandal from Subramaniyapuram was sung by Deepa Mariam. This soulful melody became iconic for its retro feel and emotional depth. Kavitha Krishnamoorthy, Sangeetha Rajeshwaran, and Chitra KS are established singers but were not the vocalist for this particular song.

Unni Menon sang the male vocal for 'Kannalae Miya Miya' from the Tamil movie 'Alli Thandha Vaanam' (2001). This song was composed by Deva and became popular. Unni Menon is a noted playback singer in South Indian cinema. Unni Krishnan is a different singer known for classical and devotional music.

Swarnalatha sang the female vocal for 'Mel Isaiyae' from the Tamil movie 'Mr.Romeo' (1999). The music was composed by A.R. Rahman. Swarnalatha was a renowned playback singer known for her versatile voice and hit songs across Tamil, Telugu, and other South Indian languages. Chitra KS, Sujatha, and Harini are all notable singers but did not sing this particular song.

Unni Krishnan is the correct male singer for 'Unn Paerai sonnalae' from the 2001 film Dum Dum Dum. The song was composed by Vidya Sagar and Unni Krishnan's voice is well-recognized in this melody. Hariharan, Unni Menon, and Srinivas are all renowned playback singers but did not sing this particular song.

Shahrukh Khan sang 'Apun Bola Tu Meri Laila' in the movie Josh (2000). This playful song showcased his ability to deliver casual, Mumbai-style dialogue in musical form. The song became popular for its catchy, informal style.

M.S. Subbulakshmi was the first Indian musician to receive the Padma Bhushan in 1954, recognizing her contribution to Carnatic music. She was also the first musician to receive the Padma Vibhushan (1975) and later India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna (1998). Her historic concert at the UN in 1966 brought Indian classical music global recognition.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Amar Sonar Bangla' (My Golden Bengal), which became the national anthem of Bangladesh. 'Jana Gana Mana' is India's national anthem, also composed by Tagore.

The song 'Madhura Nagaril...' is from the Tamil film 'Paar Magale Paar' (1963). This question tests knowledge of classic Tamil cinema songs.

Pandit Jasraj is the foremost exponent of the Mewati Gharana. The biographical details match exactly: his marriage to Madhura (Shantaram's daughter) in 1962, his children Sarang Dev and Durga (TV anchor), and his nephews being the music composer duo Jatin-Lalit. He received the Padma Vibhushan in 2000.