Published 18:44 IST, October 13th 2019
Kishore Kumar: 5 popular songs sung by this legendary artist
Kishore Kumar passed away on October 13, 1987. To commemorate his contribution to Indian music and cinema, here are five songs by him that are worth revisiting.
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On August 4, 1929, one of India's greatest and most influential singers was born. Kishore Kumar was a singer who was capable of performing in any genre of music and still producing a masterpiece. Even to this day, Kishore Kumar's songs are considered to be some of best songs to have ever been produced by Indian film industry. Here are a few of his best songs that topped music charts and that are still considered masterpieces to this day.
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Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein
Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein is one of Kishore Kumar's most popular songs that featured in 1968 romantic comedy Posan. This beautiful romantic song is sung in a comical setting in film where Kishore Kumar is trying to help one of his friends impress his neighbour. song has been covered by several different artists over years and in several different genres, thanks to its simple yet meaningful lyrics. composer for song was R.D Burman.
Chookar Mere Mann Ko
Ar romantic song by Kishore Kumar, this song was featured in 1981 movie Yaarana. lyrics for song are simple yet melodic and set romantic tone of scene. music director for song was Rajesh Roshan. Kishore Kumar fans still listen to this song even to this day.
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Chingari Koi Bhke
Chingari Koi Bhke was sung by Kishore Kumar for 1972 film Amar Prem. This song has a mournful yet melodious tune with meaningful and deep lyrics. It is often considered to be one of best compositions by R.D.Burman by fans of Indian music. lyrics written by Anand Bakshi were sung by Kishore Kumar, and many believe that his voice me this song one of best to have ever been produced by Bollywood.
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Aa Chal Ke Tujhe Main Leke Chaloon
This beautiful song was featured in 1964 movie Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein. Kishore Kumar was t only singer for Aa Chal Ke Tujhe Main Leke Chaloon but was also composer and lyricist for this song. Fans feel that this song is evergreen thanks to its simple yet deep lyrics and soulful music that accompanies lyrics. song also carries a beautiful sentiment that everyone can get behind.
Dukhi mann mere
This song is from 1956 movie Funtoosh. From name itself, one can realize that song is a s one that is meant to emotionally impact listener. It can be said that Kishore Kumar's singing and music succeed at doing so as song often mans to make atmosphere melancholic whenever it is played. This song was composed by famed composer S.D. Burman, far of ar popular composer R.D. Burman.
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Here were just five of Kishore Kumar's best songs. Kishore Kumar was such a great artist that ne of his songs can be considered lacklustre. All his songs have a wide fanbase and are covered and remastered to this day. se are many more that can make to this list of songs that mand to captivate hearts of audiences across India.
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16:23 IST, October 13th 2019