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Published 12:35 IST, October 18th 2019

Kishore Kumar: Most memorable songs that still live in our hearts

Kishore Kumar is considered as the legend of Bollywood who has left no page unturned. Find out the five most memorable tracks of the veteran celebrity.

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Whenever old Bollywood music masterpieces are remembered, the name of the legend Kishore Kumar always comes to mind. Kishore Da was not only a singer, but also a lyricist, producer, actor, and director. Kishore Da has given Hindi cinema some of the greatest movies and songs, and he is denoted as the King of romantic songs. Here are the most memorable songs of Kishore Kumar that still hold a place in people's hearts. I 

It is difficult to pick Kishore Da's best songs, but perhaps these are the most popular ones

Mere Sapno Ki Rani - Aradhana

This song is marvellous, with music from RD Burman and the first-ever superstar Rajesh Khanna in the song nothing can beat the awesomeness of Mere Sapno Ki Rani. This romantic track is all about Rajesh Khanna chasing his heroine in an open jeep. This is a perfect song for a flirtatious Bollywood song.

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Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se - Ajnabee

Rajesh Khanna trying to impress his heroine Zeenat Aman in the movie Ajnabee with the soft and delightful track Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se. The mesmerizing voice of Kishore Kumar gave life to the feel of the song. Music lovers can never get over with this song, many singers try to bring this song to life in their voices but, the original is still unbeaten.

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Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan - Yaarana

Many friendship based songs have struck the nation with awe but, Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan is not a song, it's a feeling. It is an ideal song for friends to share and express their love towards each other. The emotions of the song came to reality when Amitabh Bachchan gave a face to the lyrics and the marvellous singing by Kishore Da.

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Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si - Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

Bollywood and rains have an inseparable connection. One of the most memorable songs in rains is Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si, from Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi gives a touch of intimacy through the lyrics. The feel of romance comes to life whenever this iconic song sung by this legendary singer starts to play. 

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O Saathi Re - Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

Kishore Kumar's sad songs that still bring give us the feels - especially when they have Amitabh in the song. This song is about lost love and the challenges of living without the most important person. O Saathi Re from Muqaddar Ka Sikander starring Amitabh Bachchan is one of the greatest hits of the 70s era.

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09:17 IST, October 18th 2019