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INDIAN FILM SONGS AND THE YEAR 2008

Scene from Bollywood film, "Ghajini" (2008)

This page is but a small sampling of film songs for the year 2008. So sit back, relax, and enjoy

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Last Year ** 2008

World Events of 2008

As the public becomes more aware of Bush's failures, he becomes increasingly marginalised. This draws his reign of terror to a close. But his administration still leaves behind at least 1 million dead, two unnecessary wars, an American economy in shambles, and a world wide reputation of the US tarnished beyond recognition. As 2008 draws to a close, serious questions remain as to what can be done about his criminal legacy.

George Bush
The Taiwanese company Asus shakes up the entire computer market by introducing the ultra-portable, ultra-economical EEE-PC

Asus EEE-PC ultra-portable laptop
Barak Obama is elected to be the US's first Afro-American President.

Barak Obama
Recession caused by the collapse of large sections of US financial markets, ripple across the world, causing a global recession.
Olympics are held in Beijing, China

Olympics in Beijing
Thailand suffers through great political instability

Riot Police outside Parliament Building in Bangkok
Russian/Georgian conflict threatens to destabilise relations between Russia and the US and Europe

Russian tank in Georgia

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Last Year ** 2008

Major South Asian Events of 2008

Terrorist attacks on November 26 in Mumbai leave at least 173 dead, 308 wounded, and disrupts India's financial capitol for days. The attacks are undertaken by the Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Soldiers in Mumbai
Indian sports is turned upside down by the addition of American Cheerleading to Indian cricket.

American Cheerleaders in India
Candle light marches become a symbol of India after the 26/ 11 incident.
Tata Motors announces the launching of the world's cheapest production car, the "Tata Nano"

Tata Nano
Under pressure from impeachment, Pakistan's president Pervez Musharraf resigns.
Myanmar hit by deadly cyclone (hurricane). Tropical storm Nargis hits Myanmar and leaves 84,500 dead, 19,400 injured, and 53,00 missing.

Tropical storm "Nargis" hits Myanmar
Vishwanath Pratap Singh, ex-Prime-Minister of India (1989-1990) dies of renal failure/ blood cancer on November 29
Krishna Kumar Birla (industrialist) dies at the age of 89
Kishan Maharaj, exponent of the Tabla, dies at the age of 84
Yousaf Raza Gillani, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, survives an assassination attempt.
Baba Amte (social activist) dies at the age of 93
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of Transcendental Meditation, and former Guru to the Beatles, dies at at the age of 90

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
India is shaken by a series of terrorist bomb blasts. These occur in Jaipur, Bangalore, Ahmedabad
Pakistan is shaken by a series of terrorist bomb blasts. These occur in Islamabad, and Wah.
Dhan Laxmi scheme is launched in seven states. Under this scheme a payment of 1 lakh rupees will be given for girls at their birth. This is intended to address growing disparities in the birth ratios of girls and boys.
A stampede at the Naina Devi temple in Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh kills 162 and injures 400.
The rudra vina player Asad Ali Khan is awarded Padma Bhushan
Bhimsen Joshi is awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
Rishi Kapoor wins the "Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award".

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Last Year ** 2008

Film World Events of 2008

Meera Burman, Mother of R.D. Burman and wife of S.D. Burman passes away at the age of 84.
Prachi Desai makes her Bollywood debut in the blockbuster film "Rock On".
Rajeev Khandelwal makes his Bollywood debut in the smash hit "Aamir"
B.R. Chopra (director) dies after a long illness at the age of 94
Mahendra Kapoor (Playback Singer) dies at the age of 74.
Ishmeet Singh Sodhi (singer), drowns at the age of 18
Vijay Tendulkar (writer) dies of myasthenia gravis at the age of 80
Playback singer Asha Bhonsle is awarded the Padma Vibhushan
Parvathy Omanakuttan is awarded the title "Miss India", in the Femina Miss India Pageant.

Parvathy Omanakuttan
The south Indian playback singer P. Susheela is awarded Padma Bhushan
US based filmmaker Manoj Night Shyamalan and Actress Madhuri Dixit are awarded Padma Shree
Rajesh Khanna wins Dada Saheb Phalke Legend Golden Actor Award.
Shahrukh Khan wins the "Filmfare Best Actor Award" for his performance of Kabir Khan in "Chak De! India"
Kareena Kapoor wins the "Filmfare Best Actress Award" for her performance of Geet Dhillon in "Jab We Met"
Kareena Kapoor collapses on the set of "Tashan". There are many rumours that this is due to anorexia. Kareena Kapoor denies such rumours
Sanjay Dutt marries his third wife Manyata (a.k.a. Dilnawaz Sheikh). Unfortunately questions arise concerning Manyata's Goan residency which creats some problems with the registry of the marriage.

Sanjay Dutt weds Manyata
"Slumdog Millionaire" has a limited release in the West. It immediately begins to create a stir. It would be several months before it is released worldwide.

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in scene from "Slumdog Millionaire"