Kishore Kumar
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i) Kishore Kumar: Some funny antics of his life The Times of India
ii) Kishore Kumar: The controversial life of the singer The Times of India
iii) Kishore Kumar: The singer with a magnetic aura The Times of India TNN | Aug 4, 2014
The beginnings
Hiten J Trivedi | Aug 4, 2016 The Times of India A heartfelt tribute on Kishore Kumar's 87th birthday - The Man for all seasons
He was an equally good actor, music composer, lyricist, screenwriter, producer and a filmmaker. During his younger days, Kishore Kumar was an ardent fan and follower of legendary singer Kundan Lal Saigal, more popularly known as KL Saigal and his singing style. In fact, in Kishore's initial songs, one can easily find the impression of Saigal's singing style, before Kumar discovered his own unique style.
It was music director SD Burman, who had spotted Kumar's talent for singing. During the making of 'Mashaal' way back in 1950, Burman visited Ashok Kumar's house, where he heard latter's younger brother, Kumar imitating KL Saigal. He complimented him and told him that he should develop a style of his own, instead of copying Saigal. Kumar eventually developed his own style of singing, which featured yodelling, which he had heard on the records of Tex Morton and Jimmie Rodgers.
Kishore sang his first song 'Chhota sa ghar hoga' for music composer Salil Chaudhary in Bimal Roy's directorial, 'Naukri' which even had Kishore playing the lead role in it. Interestingly, the song was initially supposed to be sung by the then favourite, Hemant Kumar. For those not in the know, Kishore Kumar replaced Mohammed Rafi as Dev Anand's on-screen voice in 'Munimji' and then there was no looking back for him. Although Kishore and Rafi were touted as rival singers, not many know that they were best friends and would often meet and chat for hours about music and cinema. In fact, Kishore had a lot of reverence for Rafi who was a classically trainer singer, while Rafi was in awe of Kishore's singing talent despite him not being a trainer singer. The two legends even came together to sing many chartbusters way back in the 70s and 80s.
After 'Munimji' Kishore sang numerous unforgettable songs for Dev Anand. It's a world-known fact that Kishore sang numerous immortal songs for the first superstar of Indian cinema, Rajesh Khanna, so much so that he was known to be the 'Voice of Rajesh Khanna'. Interestingly, in one his earlier interviews, Amitabh Bachchan, whom Kishore too sang unforgettable songs for, said that the kinds of songs Kishore sang for Khanna were way better than the ones he sang for him. Bachchan even said that Khanna was luckier to have had such beautiful, immortal songs in his repertoire, sung by Kishore Kumar.
Even sang for Raj and Shammi Kapoor!
Later, the unsurpassable singer sang for almost every actor and every generation of the Kapoors - Raj Kapoor [Pyar, 1950, music: S.D. Burman, five songs, including Kacchi Pakki Sadkon Pe], Shashi Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor ['Saat Saheliyan' (Vidhaata), 'Saare Zamane Ki Amaanat Hai Yeh' (Armaan) ], Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, apart from superstars like Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Anil Kapoor and many more.
Kishore Kumar's place in history
Kishore Kumar was, foremost, a playback singer; then an actor--mainly but not always a comic actor; and then a music composer, film director, producer, writer and renaissance man at large.
By the early 1960s he was among the 'big three' of 'playback singing' in Hindi-Urdu films--behind the towering Mohd. Rafi and the perennial no.2, Mukesh. This meant that--unlike niche players Manna Dey and Talat Mehmood--he sang for heroes and in the biggest budget films. However, in terms of numbers and commercial success, during most of his career he was a distant no.3.
The songs he was assigned were slotted into three types i) comic, which was his mainstay; ii) serious, though mostly in his own films; and iii) as the frequent (but not sole) voice of Dev Anand who, in turn, was no. 3 among the 'big three' superstars of Hindi-Urdu cinema in the 1950s and '60s. Fourthly, his voice was more likely to be used by fellow Bengali music directors like SD Burman, RD Burman and Hemant Kumar. Above all, he was known for his yodelling, invariably in comic songs.
All this changed forever in 1969, after languishing at no.3 (or worse) for twenty-three years.
Things had started changing around 1968 when Rafi began to sound somewhat stale. That year Rafi's thitherto unquestioned dominance on the charts gave way, albeit slightly, to Kishore (who had the biggest hit sung by a male: Mere samnewali khidki mein), Mukesh and even Mahendra Kapoor and Manna Dey. Rafi-loyalists like Shankar-Jaikishan used Kishore rather than Rafi in the most important song of Duniya (1968). SD Burman gave him all the Dev songs of Jewel Thief. RD Burman gave him the memorable Pyar hua hai jab se in Abhilasha. Though Rafi ruled the 1968 charts in terms of sheer numbers, Kishore had major hits. (See Binaca Geet Mala 1968: greatest hits )
1969: pole-vaulting to No.1
The breaking point for Rafi and the turning point for Kishore was the film Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) in which Kishore and Rafi had to sing the same song, on separate tracks: Tum bin jaoon kahan. Glamorous superstar Rafi sang the song for the film's handsome young hero, while the still no.3 Kishore sang it for the hero's podgy, middle-aged father. Composer RD Burman got Kishore to yodel during the interlude, which was romantic rather than comic. In the Rafi version an electric guitar played the same passage in the interlude. This caused the unthinkable to happen. Audiences suddenly realised that Rafi's voice had its limitations. On the one hand Rafi could not yodel, while Kishore could. But this was the lesser of Rafi's suddenly-discovered shortcomings. Rafi had ruled north India for decades on the strength of his sparkling clear voice. Now that audiences could compare the two singing the same song, separately, they felt that they preferred Kishore's rich timbre to Rafi's smoothness. Suddenly, smooth meant bland.
Then in the summer of 1969 came the cheerful Mahal. Kalyanji-Anandji gave Kishore the best Dev songs--and they were highly popular.
Had Kishore not toppled Rafi in 1969, someone else would have. Even diehard Rafi fans had started finding him stale.
The previous year, 1968, saw Kishore, Mahendra Kapoor and Mukesh sing the no. 1, 2 and 4 most popular songs sung by male singers. Rafi only made it to no.3. (See Binaca Geet Mala 1968: greatest hits)
Even before Aradhana, 1969 was shaping out the same way. The no.1, no.2 and no.4 hits sung by a male singer in 1969 were all sung by Mukesh. Rafi only got no.3. (See Binaca Geet Mala 1969: greatest hits)
But, despite having bested Rafi in Tum bin jaoon kahan, on paper the hierarchy till the end of September 1969 remained where it was: 1: Rafi (because of sheer numbers), 2: Mukesh (because of the aforesaid hits) and 3: Kishore.
It was Aradhana (released on 27 Septmebr 1969) that catapulted Kishore to the very top. Its Rafi songs were sweet and they, too, did well. However, they were decent, well behaved--and staid. On the other hand, for the first time in 23 years, Kishore unshackled his genius and let his voice flow. He swept north India with an effortless, lyrical, youthful romanticism.
There have been only four moments in the history of Indian film music when music took a generational leap and a new set of talents swept the country: Junglee (1961/ Shankar-Jaikishan, Rafi, Shammi Kapoor), Teesri Manzil (1966/ RD Burman, Rafi, Majrooh, Shammi), Aradhna (1969/ Kishore, RD Burman, Anand Bakshi, Rajesh Khanna) and Roja (1992: AR Rahman, Vairamuthu, Mani Ratnam). (Officially, Aradhna's music was composed by SD Burman, while his son RD was credited as his assistant.)
The Kishore, Anand Bakshi, Rajesh Khanna combine's supremacy was reaffirmed a few weeks later by Do Raaste (music: Laxmikant-Pyarelal), the second biggest hit of the year. {If Mere Sapnon ki rani from Aradhana is not shown as the no.1 song of 1969, and Do Raaste's songs were not shown higher than they deserved, on Binaca Geet Mala 1969: greatest hits it was because under BGM's rules songs released after mid-August (i.e. less than 18 weeks before the end of the year) could not by definition occupy the top spots in the annual ranking.}
For the next seven years Kishore Kumar was the no.1 male singer of Hindi-Urdu films--perhaps all of India. Almost every important Hindi-Urdu actor, including those who could not think of anyone but Rafi (or Mukesh) singing for them, used Kishore's voice
Kishore Kumar sang in Bengali, Hindi Urdu, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya.
The eight-time Filmfare Award winner rose above awards and now has an award in his name, the 'Kishore Kumar Award' instituted by the Madhya Pradesh government.
Personal life
Abhas Kumar Kunjilal Ganguly was born on August 4, 1929. Like his megastar brother Ashok Kumar, he replaced Ganguly with the caste- and region-neutral Kumar and took on the screen name Kishore Kumar.
Kishore died on October 13, 1987.
Marriages
Kishore Kumar married four times but was still a loner in his personal life. He married singer-actress Ruma Ghosh in 1950 but got divorced about eight years later in 1958. Even before the two could officially separate, he married Madhubala against his parents wish. The marriage did not work as Madhubala was on death bed due to her heart ailment and had to move out of his house due to rising family pressure. After Madhubala passed away in 1969, he married Yogeeta Bali in 1976 but got divorced in 1978. He then tied the knot with Leena Chandavarkar in 1980 which lasted till his death.
Kishore Kumar stopped singing for Mithun Chakraborty for some time as his third wife Yogeeta Bali divorced him after about three years of marriage to marry Chakraborty in 1979. However, the singer could not avoid singing for Mithun Chakraborty for long and lent his voice for his film Surakkhsha (1979) and later on for several of his hit films - Disco Dancer, Faraib (1983) and Waqt Ki Awaz (1988).
As fate would have it, he recorded his last song 'Guru Guru' with Asha Bhosle for Mithun's film Waqt Ki Aawaz, a day before his death on his brother, Ashok Kumar's birthday.
Friendships: or the lack thereof
Though Kishore Kumar had fan following in millions, he was a loner in real life with no friends in and outside the industry. In an interview with Pritish Nandy, he had confessed that he did not have any friends to count on and thus he called his trees his closest buddies. Not only this, when asked by a reporter about his friends, Kishore Kumar introduced her to his favourite trees in his garden with their particular nick names. Much to the surprise of the reporter, he referred them as his best friends. However, Rajesh Khanna and Rahul Dev Burman were considered to be his closest pals for a long time.
Kishore Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan’s relations soured in mid-1980s when the actor turned down the offer of making a guest appearance in Kishore’s production venture Mamta Ki Chhaon. The singer was so put off by Amitabh’s gesture that he stopped singing for him altogether. However, the two made peace when Kishore Kumar finally sang ‘Aaya Aaya Toofan’ in Amitabh Bachchan’s film Toofan a few years later. However, both are revered by their fans as the late Kishore Kumar is known as the legendary singer of the Indian music industry while Amitabh Bachchan is the biggest superstar of Bollywood.
After a short dispute with Amitabh Bachchan, Kishore Kumar stopped singing for Mithun Chakraborty for some time as his third wife Yogeeta Bali divorced him after about three years of marriage to marry Chakraborty in 1979. However, the singer could not avoid singing for Mithun Chakraborty for long and lent his voice for his film Surakkhsha (1979) and later on for several of his hit films - Disco Dancer, Faraib (1983) and Waqt Ki Awaz (1988).
Humour and eccentricities
The funny man was not only funny in his movies but also in real life and had his own way to see life. A loner in real life Kishore da, as he was fondly called by his loved ones, was a very private person and apparently hated it when people tried to disturb his privacy. Let's take a look at some incidents of Kishore da's real life which resembles the funny moments of his films.
When Hrishikesh Mukherjee was shooed away by Kishore Kumar's watchman: We all still remember late superstar Rajesh Khanna and Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic film Anand but very few of us know that the film was originally offered to Kishore Kumar and Mehmood. However, due to some misunderstanding, Kishore da couldn't do the film. According to Wikipedia, Hrishikesh Mukherjee was supposed to meet Kishore da for the project. However, he was driven away by the latter's gatekeeper due to a confusion. Kishore da, who was not paid by a Bengali organiser for a stage show had instructed his gatekeeper to shoo away this Bengali, if he ever visited his house and the watchman unknowingly drove away Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Later, Mehmood couldn't do the film for some reasons and Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan were signed for the project.
Beware of Kishore Kumar: There is a list of stories about the multi-faceted Kishore Kumar's humour quotient. Apparently, he had placed a sign that said "Beware of Kishore" at the door of his Warden Road flat. Producer-director, H. S. Rawail, who once owed him some money, visited his flat to pay the dues. Kishore da, happily took the money and when Rawail offered to shake hands with him, Kishore Kumar apparently put Rawail's hand in his mouth, bit it and asked "Didn’t you see the sign?". The filmmaker understood Kishore da's humour and laughed off the incident. According, to another incident mentioned in Wikipedia, Kumar was due to record a song for producer-director G. P. Sippy. As Sippy approached his bungalow, he saw Kumar going out in his car. After following him for long, Sippy was finally able to stop him at Madh Island but Kishore da refused to recognize him and threatened to call police. However, after meeting him next day on the recording, he behaved normal and told Sippy must have dreamt the incident as he was in Khandwa on the previous day.
When Kishore da drove to Khandwa: Troubled by Kishore Kumar's funny antics, a filmmaker apparently once went to court to get a verdict that the singer will have to follow director's orders. But little did he know who he was messing up with. Kishore da obeyed all the instructions given by the director. During a shot, Kishore refused to get down of his car until the director ordered him to do so. In fact, during shooting for a car scene for the same film, Kishore da drove until he reached khandala as the director forgot to say 'cut'.
His living room had skulls and bones with red lights: Kishore da, had his ways to stay away from limelight as he never enjoyed the media attention. He preferred staying away from media and hated to give interviews. According to a report in Hindustan Times, Kishore Kumar would never give in when people chased him for interviews. He would usually get away from the scene leaving a regret note behind. It is also reported in the article that his living room had skulls and bones with red lights and sounds backing them up to shoo away unwanted visitors!
He hated when people didn't pay him: Kishore da was very particular about his fees and hated when people didn't pay him. According to Wikipedia, the legendary singer only sang when he was confirmed by his secretary that he was fully paid. The report further says that Kishore da once appeared on the sets of a film with make-up on one side of his face. When the director questioned him, he replied saying "Aadha paisa to aadha make-up." (Half make-up for half payment). Not only this on the sets of Bhai Bhai, Kishore Kumar refused to act because director M V Raman owed him 5,000. However, after elder brother Ashok Kumar's persuasion, Kishore agreed to shoot but as soon as the shooting started he said, Paanch Hazzar Rupaiya (five thousand rupees) and did a somersault.
When Kishore da was banned on All India Radio: Kishore Kumar, who always listened to his heart and did what he thought was right apparently entered into a tiff with Mrs. India Gandhi's close ones. According to a report in Hindustan Times when the government asked him to sing during emergency, he drove them away by using Bengali expletives. It is also reported in the same story that the then Information & Broadcasting minister VC Shukla didn't appreciate Kishore da's attitude and announce a ban on the legendary singer on All India Radio.
Spoke up against non-payment
Kishore Kumar was one of the biggest crusaders of the rights of the singers in the Indian film industry. He started his recording only after the payment was made. Once when his dues were not paid, he appeared with make-up on only half of his face. He refused to act for Bhai Bhai as he was yet to be paid Rs 8,000 and left the studio after performing a somersault and shouting “Paanch Hazzar Rupaiya”. On not being paid by producer R.C. Talwar, he shouted in front of his residence "Hey Talwar, de de mere aath hazaar" for a few days until he paid.
Selective filmography
As an actor
1935 Do Ghadi Ki Mauj
1946 Shikari
1947 Shehnai
1948 Sati Vijay
1950 Muqaddar
1951 Andolan
1952 Chham Chhama Chham
1952 Tamasha
1953 Fareb
1953 Ladki
1953 Laharen
1954 Adhikar
1954 Dhobi Doctor
1954 Ilzam
1954 Jagriti
1954 Miss Mala
1954 Naukari
1954 Teen Tasveereen
1955 Baap Re Baap
1955 Bhagwat Mahima
1955 Char Paise
1955 Madh Bhare Nain
1955 Pehli Jhalak
1955 Rukhsana
1956 Aabroo
1956 Bhagam Bhag
1956 Bhai Bhai
1956 Dhake Ki Malmal
1956 Mem Sahib
1956 Naya Andaz
1956 New Delhi
1956 Paisa Hi Paisa
1956 Parivar
1957 Aasha
1957 Bandi
1957 Begunah
1957 Miss Mary
1957 Musafir
1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958 Chandan
1958 Dilli Ka Thug
1958 Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958 Lukochuri
1958 Raagini
1959 Chacha Zindabad
1959 Jaalsaaz
1959 Shararat
1960 Apna Haath Jagannath
1960 Bewaqoof
1960 Girl Friend
1960 Mehlon Ke Khwab
1961 Jhumroo
1961 Krorepati
1961 Madhya Rater Tara
1962 Bombay Ka Chor
1962 Half Ticket
1962 Man-Mauji
1962 Naughty Boy
1962 Rungoli
1963 Baghi Shehzada
1963 Ek Raaz
1963 Ek Raj
1964 Daal Me Kala
1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
1964 Ganga Ki Lahren
1964 Mr. X in Bombay
1965 Ektuku Chhoan Lage
1965 Hum Sab Ustad Hain
1965 Shreeman Funtoosh
1966 Akalmand
1966 Ladka Ladki
1966 Pyar Kiye Jaa
1967 Albela Mastana
1967 Duniya Nachegi
1967 Hum Do Daku
1968 Do Dooni Char
1968 Haye Mera Dil
1968 Jahan Mile Dharti Akash
1968 Padosan
1968 Payal Ki Jhankar
1968 Sadhu Aur Shaitaan
1968 Shrimanji
1969 Jaal Saz
1970 Aansoo Aur Muskan
1971 Door Ka Raahi
1971 Hungama
1972 Pyaar Diwana
1974 Love in Bombay
1979 Shabhash Daddy
1980 Door Waadiyon Mein Kahin
1982 Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi
1983 Karate
1988 Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
As a playback singer
1946 Shikari
1949 Rimjhim
1950 Pyaar
1951 Adaa
1951 Baazi
1951 Bahar
1951 Ek Nazar
1951 Hamari Shaan
1951 Naujawan
1952 Jaal
1952 Tamasha
1953 Fareb
1954 Adhikar
1954 Miss Mala
1954 Naukari
1954 Taxi Driver
1955 House No. 44
1955 Munimji
1956 Bhagam Bhag
1956 Bhai-Bhai
1956 Funtoosh
1956 Mem Sahib
1956 Naya Andaz
1956 New Delhi
1956 Parivar
1957 Aasha
1957 Begunah
1957 Miss Mary
1957 Musafir
1957 Nau Do Gyarah
1957 Paying Guest
1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958 Dilli Ka Thug
1958 Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala
1958 Lukochuri
1959 Shararat
1960 Girl Friend
1961 Jhumroo
1961 Krorepati
1962 Half Ticket
1962 Man-Mauji
1962 Rungoli
1963 Baghi Shehzada
1963 Ek Raaz
1964 Charulata
1964 Daal Me Kala
1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
1964 Ganga Ki Lahren
1964 Mr. X in Bombay
1965 Bhoot Bungla
1965 Guide
1965 Hum Sab Ustad Hain
1965 Johar-Mehmood in Goa
1965 Shreeman Funtoosh
1965 Teen Devian
1966 Akalmand
1966 Ladka Ladki
1966 Pyar Kiye Jaa
1967 Duniya Nachegi
1967 Jewel Thief
1968 Abhilasha
1968 Do Dooni Char
1968 Duniya
1968 Haye Mera Dil
1968 Padosan
1968 Payal Ki Jhankar
1968 Shrimanji
1968 Suhaag Raat
1968 Teen Bahuraniyan
1969 Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1969 Aradhana
1969 Bhai Bahen
1969 Do Raaste
1969 Mahal
1969 Nannha Farishta
1969 Paisa Ya Pyar
1969 Pyar Ka Mausam
1969 Satyakam
1970 Aan Milo Sajna
1970 Aansoo Aur Muskan
1970 Abhinetri
1970 Bachpan
1970 Bombay Talkie
1970 Darpan
1970 Deedar
1970 Ehsan
1970 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
1970 Holi Ayee Re
1970 Humjoli
1970 Jawab
1970 Johny Mera Naam
1970 Kati Patang
1970 Khamoshi
1970 Khilona
1970 Mastana
1970 Padmagolap
1970 Pavitra Paapi
1970 Prem Pujari
1970 Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
1970 Sachaa Jhutha
1970 Safar
1970 Tum Haseen Main Jawan
1971 Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee
1971 Andaz
1971 Banphool
1971 Buddha Mil Gaya
1971 Caravan
1971 Chhoti Bahu
1971 Door Ka Raahi
1971 Dushmun
1971 Gambler
1971 Haathi Mere Saathi
1971 Haré Raama Haré Krishna
1971 Hungama
1971 Jaane-Anjaane
1971 Kal Aaj Aur Kal
1971 Kathputli
1971 Lakhon Me Ek
1971 Lal Patthar
1971 Main Sunder Hoon
1971 Man Mandir
1971 Maryada
1971 Mehboob Ki Mehndi
1971 Mere Apne
1971 Naya Zamana
1971 Paras
1971 Paraya Dhan
1971 Parde Ke Peechey
1971 Parwana
1971 Preet Ki Dori
1971 Pyar Ki Kahani
1971 Saaz Aur Sanam
1971 Sanjog
1971 Sharmeelee
1971 Tere Mere Sapne
1971 Woh Din Yaad Karo
1971 Adhikar
1972 Aankhon Aankhon Mein
1972 Amar Prem
1972 Anindita
1972 Annadata
1972 Anokha Daan
1972 Anuraag
1972 Apna Desh
1972 Apradh
1972 Bawarchi
1972 Be-Imaan
1972 Bhai Ho To Aisa
1972 Bombay to Goa
1972 Buniyaad
1972 Dharkan
1972 Dil Daulat Duniya
1972 Do Chor
1972 Double Cross
1972 Ek Bar Mooskura Do
1972 Ek Hasina Do Diwane
1972 Ek Nazar
1972 Gomti Ke Kinare
1972 Haar Jeet
1972 Jaanwar Aur Insaan
1972 Jangal Mein Mangal
1972 Jawani Diwani
1972 Joroo Ka Ghulam
1972 Maalik
1972 Man Jaiye
1972 Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972 Naag Panchami
1972 Parichay
1972 Piya Ka Ghar
1972 Raampur Ka Lakshman
1972 Raja Jani
1972 Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972 Roop Tera Mastana
1972 Rut Rangeeli Ayee
1972 Samadhi
1972 Seeta Aur Geeta
1972 Shehzada
1972 Subha-O-Sham
1972 Victoria No. 203
1972 Wafaa
1972 Yeh Gulistan Hamara
1973 Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1973 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973 Abhimaan
1973 Anamika
1973 Anhonee
1973 Anokhi Ada
1973 Bada Kabutar
1973 Banarasi Babu
1973 Bandhe Haath
1973 Black Mail
1973 Chalaak
1973 Chhalia
1973 Chhupa Rustam
1973 Daag: A Poem of Love
1973 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan
1973 Gaai Aur Gori
1973 Gehri Chaal
1973 Ghulam Begam Badshah
1973 Heera
1973 Heera Panna
1973 Honeymoon
1973 Jaise Ko Taisa
1973 Jheel Ke Us Paar
1973 Joshila
1973 Jugnu
1973 Jwar Bhata
1973 Kahani Kismat Ki
1973 Kashmakash
1973 Keemat
1973 Manchali
1973 Namak Haraam
1973 Naya Nasha
1973 Phagun
1973 Raja Rani
1973 Rani Aur Jaani
1973 Rickshawala
1973 Samjhauta
1973 Saudagar
1973 Shareef Budmaash
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973 Yauwan
1974 36 Ghante
1974 5 Rifles
1974 Aap Ki Kasam /
1974 Ajanabee
1974 Amir Garib
1974 Anjaan Raahen
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
1974 Bhagat Dhanna Jatt
1974 Bidaai
1974 Call Girl
1974 Charitraheen
1974 Chor Machaye Shor
1974 Do Phool
1974 Dost
1974 Ek Ladki Badnaam Si
1974 Haath Ki Safai
1974 Humshakal
1974 Imtihan
1974 International Crook
1974 Ishq Ishq Ishq
1974 Jurm Aur Sazaa
1974 Kasauti
1974 Kisan Aur Bhagwan
1974 Kora Kagaz
1974 Kunwara Baap
1974 Love in Bombay
1974 Majboor
1974 Manoranjan
1974 Mr. Romeo
1974 Naya Din Nai Raat
1974 Paap Aur Punya
1974 Paise Ki Gudiya
1974 Phir Kab Milogi
1974 Prem Nagar
1974 Raja Kaka
1974 Resham Ki Dori
1974 Roti
1974 Sagina
1974 Shandaar
1974 Trimurti
1974 Ujala Hi Ujala
1974 Woh Main Nahin
1974 Zehreela Insaan
1975 Aakraman
1975 Aandhi
1975 Amanush
1975 Anokha
1975 Ayodhya
1975 Chori Mera Kaam
1975 Chupke Chupke
1975 Deewaar
1975 Dharam Karam
1975 Dharmatma
1975 Do Jhoot
1975 Ek Gaon Ki Kahani
1975 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
1975 Faraar
1975 Julie
1975 Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja
1975 Kala Sona
1975 Khel Khel Mein
1975 Khushboo
1975 Lafange
1975 Mere Sajna
1975 Mili
1975 Ponga Pandit
1975 Prem Kahani
1975 Qaid
1975 Sholay
1975 Uljhan
1975 Warrant
1975 Zakhmee
1975 Zameer
1975 Zinda Dil
1975 Anari
1975/II Zorro
1976 Aaj Ka Mahaatma
1976 Aap Beati
1976 Arjun Pandit
1976 Balika Badhu
1976 Barood
1976 Bhanwar
1976 Bhoola Bhatka
1976 Bullet
1976 Bundal Baaz
1976 Chalte Chalte
1976 Charas
1976 Deewaangee
1976 Do Anjaane
1976 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
1976 Fakira
1976 Ginny Aur Johny
1976 Harfan Maulaa
1976 Hera Pheri
1976 Jaaneman
1976 Jeevan Jyoti
1976 Kabeela
1976 Kabhie Kabhie
1976 Kalicharan
1976 Khaan Dost
1976 Khalifa
1976 Maa
1976 Maha Chor
1976 Mehbooba
1976 Nagin
1976 Nehle Pe Dehla
1976 Rangila Ratan
1976 Sabse Bada Rupaiya
1976 Tapasya
1976 Udhar Ka Sindur
1976 Zindagi
1977 Aakhri Goli
1977 Aap Ki Khatir
1977 Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka
1977 Abhi To Jee Lein
1977 Agent Vinod
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 Anurodh
1977 Apnapan
1977 Chacha Bhatija
1977 Chakkar Pe Chakkar
1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977 Chalta Purza
1977 Chandi Sona
1977 Chhailla Babu
1977 Darling Darling
1977 Dharam Veer
1977 Dildaar
1977 Doosara Aadmi
1977 Dream Girl
1977 Ek Hi Raasta
1977 Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara
1977 Farishta Ya Qatil
1977 Hatyara
1977 Hira Aur Patthar
1977 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
1977 Immaan Dharam
1977 Inkaar
1977 Kabita
1977 Kachcha Chor
1977 Kalabaaz
1977 Karm
1977 Khel Khilari Ka
1977 Khoon Pasina
1977 Kinara
1977 Kulvadhu
1977 Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977 Parvarish
1977 Proxy
1977 Ram Bharose
1977 Saheb Bahadur
1977 Vishwasghaat
1977 Yaaron Ka Yaar
1977 Yehi Hai Zindagi
1977 Anand Ashram
1977 Mukti
1977/II Anand Ashram
1978 Aahuti
1978 Aakhri Daku
1978 Amar Shakti
1978 Anjane Mein
1978 Anpadh
1978 Azaad
1978 Badaltey Rishtey
1978 Bandie
1978 Bhola Bhala
1978 Chor Ho To Aisa
1978 College Girl
1978 Des Pardes
1978 Devata
1978 Dil Aur Deewaar
1978 Dil Se Mile Dil
1978 Dillagi
1978 Do Musafir
1978 Don
1978 Ganga Ki Saugand
1978 Ghar
1978 Heeralal Pannalal
1978 Jalan
1978 Karmayogi
1978 Kasme Vaade
1978 Khoon Ki Pukaar
1978 Lal Kothi
1978 Muqaddar
1978 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
1978 Nasbandi
1978 Naukri
1978 Naya Daur
1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978 Phandebaaz
1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978 Sawan Ke Geet
1978 Shalimar
1978 Swarg Narak
1978 Toote Khilone
1978 Trishna
1978 Trishul
1978 Tumhari Kassam
1978 Vishwanath
1979 Ahsaas
1979 Alibaba Aur 40 Chor
1979 Amar Deep
1979 Baton Baton Mein
1979 Bebus
1979 Bin Phere Hum Tere
1979 Chor Sipahee
1979 Dhongee
1979 Do Shikaari
1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979 Gautam Govinda
1979 Gol Maal
1979 Hamare Tumhare
1979 Hum Tere Ashiq Hain
1979 Jaani Dushman
1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979 Kaala Patthar
1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979 Manzil
1979 Mr. Natwarlal
1979 Muqabla
1979 Nauker
1979 Prem Bandhan
1979 Ratnadeep
1979 Shabash Daddy
1979 Surakksha
1979 The Great Gambler
1979 Yuvraaj
1980 Aanchal
1980 Aap Ke Deewane
1980 Aap To Aise Na The
1980 Abdullah
1980 Ajali Nabou
1980 Andhera
1980 Apne Paraye
1980 Beqasoor
1980 Bombay 405 Miles
1980 Choron Ki Baaraat
1980 Chunaoti
1980 Dhan Daulat
1980 Do Aur Do Paanch
1980 Do Premee
1980 Dostana
1980 Geet Gaata Chal
1980 Gehrayee
1980 Hum Paanch
1980 Judaai
1980 Jwalamukhi
1980 Jyoti Bane Jwala
1980 Karz
1980 Man Pasand
1980 Nazrana Pyar Ka
1980 Neeyat
1980 Oh Bewafa
1980 Pratishodh
1980 Qurbani
1980 Red Rose
1980 Saboot
1980 Shaan
1980 Swayamvar
1980 The Burning Train
1980 Thodisi Bewafaii
1980 Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980 Ram Balram
1981 Aapas Ki Baat
1981 Aas Paas
1981 Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
1981 Baseraa
1981 Bharosa
1981 Biwi O Biwi
1981 Bulundi
1981 Daasi
1981 Dahshat
1981 Dard
1981 Dhanwan
1981 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
1981 Fiffty Fiffty
1981 Gehra Zakhm
1981 Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
1981 Harjaee
1981 Itni Si Baat
1981 Jail Yatra
1981 Kaalia
1981 Kalankini Kankabati
1981 Katilon Ke Kaatil
1981 Khatta Meetha
1981 Khoon Aur Paani
1981 Kranti
1981 Krodhi
1981 Kudrat
1981 Laawaris
1981 Laparwah
1981 Mahfil
1981 Meri Aawaz Suno
1981 Naseeb
1981 Ogo Bodhu Sundari
1981 Pratishodh
1981 Pyaasa Sawan
1981 Rocky
1981 Shakka
1981 Silsila
1981 Waqt Ki Deewar
1981 Yaarana
1982 Ashanti
1982 Barrister
1982 Bemisal
1982 Bezubaan
1982 Bheegi Palkein
1982 Chorni
1982 Daulat
1982 Deedar-E-Yaar
1982 Desh Premee
1982 Dial100
1982 Dil-E-Nadaan
1982 Disco Dancer
1982 Ghazab
1982 Hamari Bahu Alka
1982 Insaan
1982 Jeevan Dhaara
1982 Kaamchor
1982 Khud-Daar
1982 Main Intequam Loonga
1982 Meharbaani
1982 Namak Halaal
1982 Namkeen
1982 Pyaas
1982 Rajput
1982 Samraat
1982 Sanam Teri Kasam
1982 Satte Pe Satta
1982 Shakti
1982 Shaukeen
1982 Shriman Shrimati
1982 Swami Dada
1982 Teesri Aankh
1982 Troyee
1982 Vidhaata
1982 Yeh Vaada Raha
1982 Sawaal
1983 Agar Tum Na Hote
1983 Andhaa Kanoon
1983 Arpan
1983 Avtaar
1983 Bade Dil Wala
1983 Chatpati
1983 Daulat Ke Dushman
1983 Doosri Dulhan
1983 Ek Jaan Hain Hum
1983 Film Hi Film
1983 Haadsaa
1983 Himmatwala
1983 Hum Se Hai Zamana
1983 Jaani Dost
1983 Jaanwar
1983 Jeet Hamaari
1983 Justice Chaudhury
1983 Kalaakaar
1983 Katha
1983 Lalach
1983 Mahaan
1983 Mangal Pandey
1983 Mawaali
1983 Mehndi
1983 Nastik
1983 Naukar Biwi Ka
1983 Nishaan
1983 Prem Tapasya
1983 Protidan
1983 Pukar
1983 Shri Shri Maa Kamakhya
1983 Souten
1983 Sweekar Kiya Maine
1983 Taqdeer
1983 Woh 7 Din
1983 Woh Jo Hasina
1984 Akalmand
1984 All Rounder
1984 Anand Aur Anand
1984 Asha Jyoti
1984 Baazi
1984 Boxer
1984 Duniya
1984 Farishta
1984 Ghar Ek Mandir
1984 Ghare-Baire
1984 Grahasthi
1984 Haisiyat
1984 Hum Hain Lajawaab
1984 Inquilaab
1984 Inteha
1984 Jaag Utha Insan
1984 Jagir
1984 Jhutha Sach
1984 Karishmaa
1984 Laila
1984 Love Marriage
1984 Maang Bharo Sajana
1984 Maqsad
1984 Mohanar Dike
1984 Ram Ki Ganga
1984 Sharaabi
1984 Teri Bahon Mein
1984 Tohfa
1984 Unchi Uraan
1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive
1984 Yaadgaar
1984 Yeh Desh
1985 3D Saamri
1985 Aandhi-Toofan
1985 Aar Paar
1985 Alag Alag
1985 Babu
1985 Balidaan
1985 Bepanaah
1985 Bewafai
1985 Bond 303
1985 Ek Se Bhale Do
1985 Faasle
1985 Geraftaar
1985 Hum Dono
1985 Hum Naujawan
1985 Insaaf Main Karoonga
1985 Jhoothi
1985 Lallu Ram
1985 Lava
1985 Lover Boy
1985 Mahaguru
1985 Masterji
1985 Meri Jung
1985 Mohabbat
1985 Oonche Log
1985 Pataal Bhairavi
1985 Pighalta Aasman
1985 Pyari Behna
1985 Rahi Badal Gaye
1985 Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985 Rusvai
1985 Saagar
1985 Saaheb
1985 Sanjog
1985 Shiva Ka Insaaf
1985 Sitamgar
1985 Surkhiyaan
1985 Telephone
1985 Ulta Seedha
1985 Wafadaar
1985 Yudh
1985 Zabardast
1985 Zamana
1986 Abhimaan
1986 Albela
1986 Amor Sangi
1986 Amrit
1986 Baat Ban Jaye
1986 Begaana
1986 Bhagwaan Dada
1986 Chameli Ki Shaadi
1986 Dharm Adhikari
1986 Dilwaala
1986 Ek Main Aur Ek Tu
1986 Jaal
1986 Janbaaz
1986 Mera Dharam
1986 Mera Haque
1986 Muddat
1986 Nasihat
1986 Palay Khan
1986 Patton Ki Bazi
1986 Peechha Karro
1986 Qatl
1986 Samay Ki Dhaara
1986 Samundar
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 Shatru
1986 Sheesha
1986 Swarag Se Sunder
1986 Waapsi
1986 Zindagani
1986 Karma
1987 Amar Kantak
1987 Aulad
1987 Dacait
1987 Gammat Jammat
1987 Guru Dakshina
1987 Himmat Aur Mehanat
1987 Hiraasat
1987 Imaandaar
1987 'Kaash'
1987 Madadgaar
1987 Majaal
1987 Mr India
1987 Muqaddar Ka Faisla
1987 Naam O Nishan
1987 Nazrana
1987 Parivaar
1987 Pyaar Karke Dekho
1987 Pyar Ke Kabil
1988 Agun
1988 Akhri Muqabla
1988 Antaranga
1988 Charnon Ki Saugandh
1988 Commando
1988 Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
1988 Hatya
1988 Hum Farishte Nahin
1988 Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
1988 Khatron Ke Khiladi
1988 Maalamaal
1988 Mar Mitenge
1988 Mohabbat Ke Dushman
1988 Namumkin
1988 Ora Charjan
1988 Paap Ki Duniya
1988 Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1988 Pyar Ka Mandir
1988 Rukhsat
1988 Shahenshah
1988 Surer Akashe
1988 Waaris
1988 Waqt Ki Awaz
1989 Aakhri Badla
1989 Asha-o-Bhalobasha
1989 Do Qaidi
1989 Dost Garibon Ka
1989 Galiyon Ka Badshah
1989 Ilaaka
1989 Joshilaay
1989 Prem Pratigyaa
1989 Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá
1989 Sikka
1989 Souten Ki Beti
1989 Taaqatwar
1989 Toofan
1990 C.I.D.
1990 Shandaar
1991 Begunaah
1991 Iraada
1991 Kagojer Nouka
As a music director
1961 Jhumroo
1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
1967 Hum Do Daku
1971 Door Ka Raahi
1972 Zameen Aasmaan
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
1979 Shabash Daddy
1989 Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein
As a lyricist
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
1979 Shabash Daddy
As a writer
1961 Jhumroo
1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
1971 Door Ka Raahi
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
1979 Shabhash Daddy
As a film director
1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
1967 Hum Do Daku
1971 Door Ka Raahi
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
1979 Shabash Daddy
1980 Door Waadiyon Mein Kahin
1982 Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi
1989 Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein
As a film producer
1958 Lukochuri
1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein
1971 Door Ka Raahi
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
1979 Shabash Daddy
Filmfare Awards
1970 Aradhana (1969) "Roop tera mastana".
1976 Amanush (1975) "Dil aisa kisine mera toda".
1979 Don (1978) "Khaike paan banaraswala".
1981 Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) "Hazar rahen mudke dekhin".
1983 Namak Halaal (1982) "Pag ghungroo bandh".
1984 Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) "Agar tum na hote".
1985 Sharaabi (1984) "Manzilein apni jagah".
1986 Saagar (1985) "Saagar kinare".
The Times of India's ten top songs and films
|
Popular songs |
Popular films as actor |
Films as playback singer |
|
"Roop Tera Mastana" |
Padosan (1968) |
Mr. India (1987) |
|
"Khaike Pan Banaras Wala" |
Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964) |
Satte Pe Satta (1982) |
|
"Pag Ghungroo Baandh" |
Ganga Ki Lahren (1964) |
Namak Halaal (1982) |
|
"Agar Tum Na Hote" |
Half Ticket (1962) |
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) |
|
"Saagar Kinaare" |
Manmauji (1962) |
Abhimaan (1973) |
|
"Zindagi Ek Safar" |
Jhumroo (1961) |
Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) |
|
"Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai" |
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) |
Amar Prem (1972) |
|
"Om Shanthi Om" |
Dilli Ka Thug (1958) |
Prem Pujari (1970) |
|
"De De Pyar De" |
Baap Re Baap (1955) |
Guide (1965) |
Gaana.com’s Top 50
Aap Ki Ankhon Mein Kuch, Ghar, With Lata Mangeshkar
Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein, Ajanabee, With Lata Mangeshkar
Tum Aa Gaye Ho Noor Aa Gaya, Aandhi, With Lata Mangeshkar
O Mere Dil Ke Chain, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Kishore Kumar
Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se, Ajanabee, Kishore Kumar
Hamen Tumse Pyar Kitna (Male), Kudrat, Kishore Kumar
Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina, Abhimaan, With Lata Mangeshkar
Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera, Aradhana, With Lata Mangeshkar
Tere Bina Zindagi Se, Aandhi, With Lata Mangeshkar
Chala Jata Hoon, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Kishore Kumar
Are Jane Kaise Kab Kahan Iqrar, Shakti, With Lata Mangeshkar
Kya Yahi Pyar Hai, Rocky, With Lata Mangeshkar
Hum Dono Do Premi, Ajanabee, With Lata Mangeshkar
Aanewala Pal Janewala Hai, Golmaal, Kishore Kumar
Chingari Koi Bhadke, Amar Prem, Kishore Kumar
Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Kishore Kumar
Tere Chehre Se Nazar Nahin, Kabhie Kabhie, With Lata Mangeshkar
Kuchh To Log Kahenge, Amar Prem, Kishore Kumar
Meri Bheegi Bheegi Si, Anamika, Kishore Kumar
Raat Kali Ek Khwab Men Aai, Buddha Mil Gaya, Kishore Kumar
Rimjhim Gire Sawan, Manzil, Kishore Kumar
Panna Ki Tamanna Hai, Heera Panna, With Lata Mangeshkar
Pyar Diwana Hota Hai, Kati Patang, Kishore Kumar
Yeh Vaada Raha, Yeh Vaada Raha, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
Chal Kahin Door Nikal Jayen, Doosara Aadmi, With Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
O Saathi Re (Male), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Kishore Kumar
Kanchi Re Kanchi Re, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, With Lata Mangeshkar
Phoolon Ke Rang Se, Prem Pujari, Kishore Kumar
Jeevan Ke Din, Bade Dil Wala, Kishore Kumar
Yeh Sham Mastani, Kati Patang, Kishore Kumar
Aate Jate Khoobsurat Awara, Anurodh, Kishore Kumar
Diye Jalte Hai Phool Khilte Hai, Namak Haraam, Kishore Kumar
Dekha Ek Khwab, Silsila, Lata Mangeshkar, With Amitabh Bachchan
Chhu Kar Mere Manko, Yaarana, Kishore Kumar
Is Mod Se Jate Hain (Duet), Aandhi, With Lata Mangeshkar
Gaata Rahe Mera Dil, Guide, With Lata Mangeshkar
Yeh Kya Hua, Amar Prem, Kishore Kumar
Aaj Rapat Jaayen To, Namak Halaal, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
Oh Hansini, Zehreela Insaan, Kishore Kumar
Zindagi Ka Safar, Safar, Kishore Kumar
Pal Bhar Ke Liye, Johny Mera Naam, With Usha Khanna
Dream Girl, Dream Girl, Kishore Kumar
Pyar Ka Dard Hai, Dard, With Asha Bhosle
Salame Ishq Meri Jaan, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, With Lata Mangeshkar
Bachna Ae Hasinon Lo Main Aa Gaya, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Kishore Kumar
Roop Tera Mastana, Aradhana, Kishore Kumar
Aise Na Mujhe, Darling Darling ( OST), Kishore Kumar
Zindagi Ke Safar Mein, Aap Ki Kasam, Kishore Kumar
Karvaten Badalte Rahe, Aap Ki Kasam, With Lata Mangeshkar
Rote Hue Aate Hain Sab, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Kishore Kumar
