Kishore Kumar (কিশোর কুমার) (किशोर कुमार) real name Abhas Kumar Ganguly is one of the most versatile personality of Indian Film industry. He was great in everything he touched be it in the role of singer, actor, producer, scriptwriter, composer, lyricist, director, and writer. He sang songs in Hindi, Bengali(his mother tongue), Gujarati, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Urdu and even Malayalam. When it comes for winning filmfare awards, his record is still unbeaten. He got 8 Filmfare Awards in total for best playback singer. He considered Kundan Lal Saigal as his guru and tried to follow his singing style.
He got filmfare awards for the following songs –
- Roop Tera Mastaana – Aradhana(1969)
- Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera – Amanush(1975)
- Khaike Pan Banaras Wala – Don(1978)
- Hazaar Raahen Mudke Dekheen – Thodisi Bewafaii(1980)
- Pag Ghungroo Baandh Ke Meera Nachi – Namak Halaal(1982)
- Agar Tum Na Hote – Agar Tum Na Hote(1983)
- Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain – Sharaabi(1984)
- Saagar Kinaare – Saagar(1985)
Between 1980 to 1985 he got 5 filmfare awards. Kishore kumar used to primarily sing for Rajesh Khanna and then Amitabh Bachchan. He got 4 filmfare awards for the songs he did for Rajesh Khanna whereas 3 for Amitabh Bachchan.
Below are top 10 songs sung by Kishore Kumar. The list is not in order as I love all these songs –
Chalte Chalte Mere Ye Geet Yaad Rakna (चलते चलते, मेरे ये गीत याद रखना) – The song is from movie Chalte Chalte which was released in 1976. The music for this song was given by Bappi Lahiri and Amit Khanna was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Simi Garewal & Vishal. This song is one of top top songs played at farewell parties.
Chookar Mere Mann Ko (छुकर मेरे मन को, किया तूने क्या इशारा) – The song is from movie Yaarana which was released in 1981. The music for this song was given by Rajesh Roshan and Anjaan was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Amitabh Bachchan and Neetu Singh.
Humein Tumse Pyaar Kitna (हमे तुमसे प्यार कितना, ये हम नही जानते) – The song is from movie Kudrat which was released in 1981. The music for this song was given by R.D.Burman and Majroon and Qateel Shifa were its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini.
Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hain ( मेरे दिल में आज क्या हैं, तू कहे तो मैं बता दूँ) – The song is from movie Daag which was released in 1973. The music for this song was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal and Sahir Ludhianvi was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.
Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi (मेरे मेहबूब कयामत होगी) – The song is from movie Mr.X in Bombay which was released in 1964. The music for this song was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal and Anand Bakshi was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Kishore Kumar.
Mere Sapno ki Rani kab Aayegi Tu (मेरे सपनों की रानी, कब आएगी तू) – The song is from movie Aradhana which was released in 1969. The music for this song was given by Sachin Dev Burman and Anand Bakshi was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Rajesh Khanna and Sujit Kumar.
O Mere Dil Ke Chain (ओ मेरे दिल के चैन चैन आये मेरे दिल को दुआ कीजिये) – The song is from movie Mere Jeevan Saathi which was released in 1972. The music for this song was given by Rahul Dev Burman and Majroo was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Rajesh Khanna and Tanuja.
O Sathi re Tere Bina Bhi Kya Jina – The song is from movie Muqaddar Ka Sikandar which was released in 1978. The music for this song was given by Kalyanji Anandji and Anjaan was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee & Vinod Khana.
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (पल पल दिल के पास तुम रहती हो) – The song is from movie Blackmail which was released in 1973. The music for this song was given by Kalyanji Anandji and Rajinder Kishen was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Dharmendra and Rakhee.
Chingaari Koi Bhadke (चिंगारी कोई भडके, तो सावन उसे बुझाये) – The song is from movie Amar Prem which was released in 1972. The music for this song was given by Sachin Dev Burman and Anand Bakshi was its lyricist. The movie was picturized on Sharmila Tagore & Rajesh Khanna.
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Nice songs