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The full song of FIFA World Cup 2026 official anthem featuring Shakira and Burna Boy will be released on May 14.
Titled Manushyan, the track is composed by Sushin Shyam and sung by Shakthisree Gopalan, with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar.
The team, in a freewheeling interview with Onmanorama, describes the song as a ‘powerful response’, an anthem of defiance and freedom, challenging norms and celebrating individuality.
Built around the fragile, enduring bond between siblings, Koodappirannor has struck a nerve that feels deeply personal to many listeners. For 28-year-old composer Parvatish Pradeep, the intensity of that response has been both rewarding and, at times, overwhelming.
Her early marriage at 16 to Ganpati Bhosle, despite family opposition, led to severe restrictions and torment, ultimately forcing her to leave the marital home with two young children.
Asha Bhosle developed an interest in Kerala's temple-style gold ornaments after recording in Mumbai, eventually acquiring them during a visit to the region.
Music critic Ravi Menon recalls how that rare moment came to be. The song, 'Swayamvara Subhadina Mangalangal' from the 1977 film Sujatha, was not part of any larger plan to enter Malayalam cinema. Instead, it was driven by a wish.
At its core, ‘Amsham’ is a musical dialogue, with each artist contributing a distinct voice while collectively shaping a cohesive narrative world.
The initiative introduces local audiences to a format that has gained popularity in concert halls across the West but has remained largely unexplored in India. The effort is spearheaded by Jacob Cherian, a retired IT professional from Pathanamthitta, who was inspired to recreate the experience after attending similar performances abroad.
Dhurandhar 2 music composer Steve Thomas Kottoor details his intense work on Ranveer Singh's hit film, collaborating with Shashwat Sachdev and director Aditya Dhar.
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