Versatality of Kishore Da & His Rendition Under Composers
Versatality of Kishore Da & His Rendition Under Composers
By Sablu Mukesh
I am dedicating this blog to my Sulekha Friend: Dear Subramanium Viswanathan
Dear readers, In this context, I would like to give emphasis on our great and a versatile singer Late Kishore Kumar and his association with various noted composers. Kishore the great is my all time favourite. I have been an ardent fan of Kishore Da since my childhood. He sang numerous hit songs under the brilliant composition of various Music Directors like SD Burman, RD Burman, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Kalyanji Anandji, Ravindra Jain, Khayyam, Bappi Lahiri, Rakesh Roshan and to some extend under composers Salil Chaudhary, Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar, Chitragupt, Khemchand Prakash, Shankar Jaikishan, Sapan Jagmohan, Shyamal Mitra, Sapan Chakravarty etc. But yes, it was very unfortunate during his initial singing career days from the period of early music golden era 1950's to early 1960's where his versatility pertaining to singing was not well recognized by many eminent composers of that time, like Naushad Ali, Roshan, OP Nayyar, Ravi, Madan Mohan, Shankar Jaikishan and other MDs who did not prefer this legendary to perform under their compositions and mainly preferred the 80% voice and classical aspects of singers: like Mohd. Rafi; 50% of Mukesh and Talat Mehmood. Of course that era was of Rafi Shahab who was favourite of almost all MDs of that period when Kishore hardly got to render only few songs under Music Directors. The era was of popularly Rafi's and Mukesh's era. I wonder even director like Salil Chaudhary preferred mostly Mukesh, Mohd. Rafi, Talat Mehmood, Yesudas and gave few songs to KK. Naushad used 100% Mohd. Rafi's vocal and Shankar Jaikishan preferred 75% Mukesh's vocal and at least 50% of Rafi and remaining 5% to Kishore's vocal. Overall 90% of Rafi 's vocal were used by MDs like Roshan, Madan Mohan, OP Nayyar, in their compositions and rest 2-3% for Kishore's vocal. So, these were the relevant facts and statistics that applied from the all MD's side with respect to Kishore's singing during that time. Specially, KK was totally ignored and not at all given chance to perform by Music Directors like Naushad Ali and Roshan except one or two songs. I wish Kishore Da would have sung under their directions, definitely, he could have proved his best skill in classical touch also. I hope you readers will also agree with my point. Although Kishore Ji had his golden voice, he got least opportunities to render his singing under those composers.
Versatility of Kishore Kumar:
KK was a versatile and legendary personality in film and music world, being as an Actor, Veteran Singer, Comedian, Producer, Director, Composer, Lyricist and after all good and humorous human-being. Kishore Da had his wide variations in his singing style with having his depthness, emotion, and boldness in rich vocal coming from the inner heart and soul. Apart from the sweetness in his Golden Voice, much weight as heaviness in his vocal was naturally coming out from low octave to high octave scale of singing pattern, which could not be found so far in any singers. I would say, his vocal was a unique and no body can replace him, his place will remain void , but yes, his songs will sound melodious forever. He sang maximum numbers based on low to medium scale and some on very high pitch. He brilliantly sang all types of songs, be it Classical, Semi-Classical, Devotional, Comedy, Romantic, Rock, Pops etc. His voice suited immensely as a playback singing to many stars: specially Dev Anand; Rajesh Khanna; Amitabh Bachchan; Vinod Khanna; Dharmendra; Sashi Kapoor; Satrudhan Sinha; Sanjeev Kumar; Jeetendra; etc. actors. He could easily make out by analyzing actors' talking style and soon captures their vocal and immediately matches to his own singing style. Kishore himself was successful in creating 50% of his effort to the composition which had been much helpful to the maximum MDs. He applied his own techniques in singing and the most amazing and appreciative factors were in his singing talent that without learning Hindustani Classical Music also, he had his outstanding ability to sing classical style and could easily produce classical tunes in many songs. Specially his classical aspects reflected so brilliantly in songs like Payal Wali Dekhna, based on raga: Maru Bihag, in film: Ek Raaz (1963) under composition of MD, Chitragupt and semi-classical touch in song Choti si ye Duniya Pahchane Raste Hain, in film Rangoli (1962) and one more semi-classical number Rangoli Sajao Teri Payal Mere Geet Aaj Banege Dono Meet composition by Shankar Jaikishan. Now the question is after giving these hit classicals also, why his rendition was ignored even in early 60's? Why those MDs neglected his singing? MDs offered only few numbers to KK till his talent reflected so brilliantly by rendering the number Mere Sapno Ki Rani from Aradhana under the great composition of SD Burman in late 60's. So this event was his turning point and threshold in his singing career. Later, In 80's, he performed another good semi-classical song Pag Ghunghroo Bandh Meera Nachi, in film Namak Hallal under composition of Bappi Lahiri, and the super semi-classic and spiritual number based on raga Shivranjani: Mere Naina Sawan Bhadoon, film Mehbooba, 1976 under classic composition by RD Burman.
It was Kishore's creativity and versatility, a famous introductory of "Yodelling" which I would say, in this regard, was the first of its kind and a unique pattern in Hindi film songs. It was his classic presentation in film Jhumroo's songs (1964) self-composed and written by him. The awesome number was Mein Hoon Jhum Jhum Jhumroo, he used his best yodelling in this song, also in songs like "Tum Bin Jaon Kahan" in film Pyar Ka Mausam (1969), where, of course, he proved in this song that he had more depthness than Rafi Sahab's singing although Rafi Sahab was the most sweetest in singing and had very soft, sweet, high pitch vocal. Another number in yodelling style, he used very nicely in song Chala Jata Hoon Kisi Ke Dhun Mein in film Mere Jeevan Saathi composed by RD and song Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana, film Andaaz under
Shanker Jaikishan composition.
Among emotional, the most touching numbers were of KK: Koyee Hum Dum Na Raha, from film Jhumroo, Zindagi Ke Safar Mein from film Aap Ki Kasam (1974) this particular song brings teers in eyes. Another popular and touching song Ghungaroo Ki Tarah Bajta Hi Raha Hoon Mein composed by Ravindra Jain from film Chor Machaye Shor (1975) which makes us too emotional and his ultimate number from Gulzar's immortal creation in film Mere Apne brilliantly composed by Salil Chaudhary, the heart-broken said song "Koyee Hota Jisko Apna" in which the depthness of Kishore's low pitch enters into the inner earth and high scale of Kishore's touches on the sky. So this were the specialties in Kishore Da's singing.
KK stars favouring and destiny started welcoming his singing career from late 60's and early 70's. He never looked back and became the leading singer in film industry and gave his famous playback to superstars like Dev Anand, in late 50's to 60's and in mid 60's to late 70's to Rajesh Khanna, early 70's to mid 80's to Amitabh Bacchan, in mid 80's to late 80's to the other famous stars till the end of his music era in year 1987. He sustained on the top rank amongst the singers and became King of the Music World until his last journey in the field of musical world. He also acquired a wide popularities in live music concert as no. 1 singer and the best entertainer on the stage shows in India, US and etc. countries. Still today, his evergreen and immortal songs are sounding so melodious to listen and has been acquiring the wide popularities by the all generations. It was the dark day in the history of music's world when he left us on dated 13 October, 1987 in Mumbai. His immortal song Chalte Chalte Mere ye Geet Yaad Rakhna, Kabhi Albida Na Kehna kept on sounding so painfully in each people conscience. Millions of people paid tribute to him and are a great fan of KK. His immortal and awesome songs have been sounding melodious in this world and his eternal world and will go on sounding forever. I most soulfully salute to him and his singing.
Kishore Da as a Music Director:
KK rendered his brilliant self-composition in film Door Gagan Ki Chaoon in which he composed, sang as well as wrote many wonderful songs like Anchal Ke Tujhe Mein le Ke Chalon, Koyee Lauta De Mere Bite Huye Din, and the most awesome and classical number from the same film, is song "Jin Ratoon Ki Bhoor Nahin Hai Aaj Aisee Hi Raat Aayee" based on raga Bhairvi. It was one of the most complicated number and song has much variations. I appreciate most soulfully this unique composition of Kishore Da. Another film songs in Duur Ka Rahi was also composed by KK in which he excellently sang duet with actress, singer, Sulakshana Pandit, the song Bekrarar Dil tu Gayeja based on raga Kirwani and the song Jeevan se Na Haar based on raga Pahari and his ultimate self-composition in film Jhumroo's song, Koyee Humdum Na Raha based on raga Jhinjhoti .
Kishore Da's Rendition Under Following Noted Composers:
Sachin Dev Burman:
It was Sachin Dev Burman who analyzed Kishore's best inner qualities and talents pertaining to the singing aspect and soon he gave the best opportunities to him to perform under his Music Directions.These offers led Burman Dada to achieve Kishore's Golden Voice and his best performance in film Fantoosh, 1956, song "Dukhi Man Mere Sun Mera Kahna", starring Dev Anand, film Paying Guest,1957, song, "Mana Janab ne Pukara Nahin" and some famous duet songs with Asha like "Aankhon Mein Kya Ji Pahla Badal" from film Nau Do Gyarah (1957), film Guide, 1965 duet song with Lata "Gata Rahe Mera Dil", film Prem Pujari, 1970 song "Phoolon Ke rang Se", film Gambler, 1971 song "Dil Aaj Shayar Hai Gam Aaj Nagma", film Jewel Theif, 1967 song "Ye DIl Na Hota Bechara", film Naya zamana, 1971song "Duniya O Duniya Tera Jawab nahin" and many numbers under SD's composition. Sooner, his ability in singing aspect starts winning the soul of SD Burman. Eventually, he bacame the soulful and an ultimate singer of Burman Dada's composition and later under his son Rahul Dev Burman. In the era early 70's, a wonderful correlation between SD Burman and Kishore Da with respect to the singing and composing established. Burman Dada acquired great success in film Aradhana, 1966 the super song "Mere Sapno Ki Rani", Abhiman, 1973, song "Meet Na Mila Re Man Ka, film Sharmilee, 1971 song "Khilte Hain Gul Yahan", and Burman Dada's last composition in film Mili, 1975, the songs in this film were quite touching "Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe", "Badi Sooni Sooni Hai". Unfortunately, Burman Dada fell ill while he was composing for the film Mili and died in year 1975. Finally, their came the end of Burman Dada's era.
Rahul Dev Burman:
Later son of SD Burman, RD Burman also popularly known as (Pancham Da) compensated the remaining assignments with regard to Burman Dada's compositions after his death. Kishore Da bacame RD's favourite and Soulful Vocal under his wide compositions which created history in the music world. They were associated as one of the best pairs of Golden Music Era 1970's to 1980's as a MD and a singer after Sachin Dev Burman and likewise pair of Naushad and Rafi, Shankar Jaikishan and Mukesh. RD gave numerous hits and popular compositions using KK's vocal starting from early 70's to early 80's. The most awesome and classic numbers are:
Zindagi ke Safar Mein (Aap ki Kasam) based on raga Bihag
Kuch to Log Kahenge (Amar Prem) based on raga Khamaj
Mere Naina Sawan Bhadoon (Mehbooba) based on raga Shivranjani
Meri Bheegi Bheegi Si (Anamika) based on Raga Kirwani
Chingari Koyee Bharke (Amar Prem) based on raga Bhairvi
Yoon Neend se Woh (Dard ka Rista) based on raga Yaman Kalyan
Is Mod Se Jate Hain (Aandhi) based based on raga Yaman
Hamein Tum Se Pyar Kitna (Kudrat) based on raga Bhairvi.
The more relevant information with respect to RD Burman compositions you can go through my recent previous blogs on My tribute to RD burman
Salil Chaudhary:
Salil Da used some special and a unique numbers from KK vocal under his brilliant compositions. Specially the most immortal, touching and ultimate in Gulzar's film Mere Apne, song Koyee Hota Jisko Apna Hum Apna Kahlete Yaaroon as I have already mentioned this song's description in the above statements. Some more awesome numbers of Salil Da were from film Half Ticket one of the famous songs Aake Seedi Lagi Dil Pe, KK used both his own male and female voice in this song. Another number from same film a beautiful duet with Geeta Dutt, song Aankhon mein Tum Dil Mein.
Hemant Kumar:
Hemant Da also used few genius and nostalgic numbers of KK's rendition under his compositions, the songs were:
Hawaoon Pe Likh Do Hawaoon ke Naam (Do Duni Char)
Wo Shaam Kuch Ajib Thi Ye Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Hai (Khamoshi)
Madan Mohan:
Zaroorat Hai Zaroorat Hai (Manmauji)
Har Koyee Chahata Hai ek Muthi Aasmaan (Ek Muthi Aasmaan)
Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahin Karna Sanam duet with Vani Jairam ( Ek Muthi Aasmaan)
Shimti Si Sharmai Si (Parwana)
Shankar Jaikishan:
Geet Gata Hoon Mein (Laal Pathar)
Zindagi Ek Safar Hain Suhana (Andaz)
Choti Si Ye Duniya Pehchane Raaste Hain (Rangoli)
Khayyam:
Tere Chehare Se Nazar (Kabhi Khabhi)
Hazar Rahein Mud Ke Dekhi (Thodi si Bewafai)
Aisee Haseen Chandni Pehlee
Mohhabat Bade Kaam Ki Cheez with Yesudas (Trishul)
Chitragupta:
Machalti Huyee Hawa Main Chamcham with chorus (Ganga Ki Lahrein)
Chero Na Meri Zulfein Ise Log Kya Kahenge (Ganga Ki Lahrein)
Payalwali Dekhna (Ek Raaz)
Agar Sunle Tu Ek Nagma (Ek Raaz)
Ai Hasinoo Nazneeno Dil
Laxmikant Pyarelal:
Ye Jeevan Hai (Piya Ka Ghar)
Mere Naseeb Mein Ai Dost (Do Raaste) based on raga Yaman Kalyan
Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi (Mr X in Bombay) based on raga Bhairvi
Gadi Bula Rahi Hai (Dost)
Mere Deewanepan Ki Reet Dawa Nahin (Mehboob Ki Mehdi) based on raga Tilang
Aap Ke Anurodh Pe (Anurodh) based on raga Yaman Kalyan
Om Shanti Om (Karz)
Ek Hasina Thi Ek Deewana Tha (Karz)
Ravindra Jain:
Ghungharoo ki Tarah Bajta Hi Raha (Chor Machaye Shor) based on raga Jhinjhoti
Lejayenge Dilwale Dulhania Lejayenge from same film
Tota Maina Ki kahani duet with Lata (Fakira)
Har Haseen Cheez Ka Mein Talabdaar Hoon (Saudagar)
Bachpan Har Gam Se Begana Hota Hai (Geet Gata Chal)
Kalyanji Anandji:
Jeeva Se Bhari Teri Aankhen (Safar) based on raga Malgunji
Zindagi Ka Safar (Safar)
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (Black Mail) based on raga Jhinjhoti
Tere Chehare Mein Wo Jadu Hai (Dharmatma)
Khaike Pan Banaras Wala (Don)
O Saathi Re Tere Bina (Mukadar Ka Sikander)
Bappi Lahiri:
Chalte Chalte Mere Ye Geet (Chalte Chalte)
Ek roop Kayee Naam (Swami Dada)
Muskurata Huwa Gul Khilata Huwa (Lahoo ke Do Rang)
Chahiye Thora pyar (Lahoo Ke Do rang)
Manzeelein Apni Jagah Hai (Sharabi)
Rakesh Roshan:
Chookar Mere man Ko (Yaarana)
Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan (Yaarana)
Bhole O Bhole Tu Rootha (Yaarana)
Koyee roko na Deewane Ko (Priyatma)
DIl Kya Kare Jab Kisese (Julie)
Ek Rasta Hai ZIndagi (Kala Pathar)
Pardesia Ye Such Hai Piya duet with Lata (Mr Natwarlal)
Awards Won by Kishore Kumar:
Kishore Kumar was recipient of Filmfare Award for the Best Male Playback Singer in (1969) for song Roop Tera Mastana, film Aradhana, Music Director: SD Burman. (1975) song Dil Aisa Kisine Mera Toda, film Amanush, Musi Director: Shyamal Mitra. (1978) song Khaike Pan Banaras Wala, film Don, Music Director: Kalyanji Anandji. (1980) song Hazar Rahein, film Thodi si Bewafayi, Music Director: Khayyam. (1982) song Pag Ghunroo Bandh film Namak Hallal, Music Director: Bappi Lahiri. (1983) song Hume Aur Jeene Ki film Agar Tum Na Hote, Music Director: RD Burman. (1984) song Manjeelein Apni Jagah hai film Sharabi, Music Director: Bappi Lahiri. (1985) song Saagar Kinare film Sagar, Music Director: RD Burman.
Dear readers, I have dedicated one of the awesome songs of Kishore Da by rendering in my own voice by paying my soulful tribute to beloved and a versatile singer Kishore Kumar.
Please click the link and listen my song
http://sablumukesh.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/05/raat-kali-ek-khwab-sung-by-sablu-mukesh.htm
Readers are most welcome to place their valuable comments, to give their list of KK favourite songs etc. with respect to this blog for the same, I will appreciate.
Courtesy to www.surfindia.com and www.yoodleeyoo.com for Kishore Kumar photo
By Sablu Mukesh
I am dedicating this blog to my Sulekha Friend: Dear Subramanium Viswanathan
Dear readers, In this context, I would like to give emphasis on our great and a versatile singer Late Kishore Kumar and his association with various noted composers. Kishore the great is my all time favourite. I have been an ardent fan of Kishore Da since my childhood. He sang numerous hit songs under the brilliant composition of various Music Directors like SD Burman, RD Burman, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Kalyanji Anandji, Ravindra Jain, Khayyam, Bappi Lahiri, Rakesh Roshan and to some extend under composers Salil Chaudhary, Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar, Chitragupt, Khemchand Prakash, Shankar Jaikishan, Sapan Jagmohan, Shyamal Mitra, Sapan Chakravarty etc. But yes, it was very unfortunate during his initial singing career days from the period of early music golden era 1950's to early 1960's where his versatility pertaining to singing was not well recognized by many eminent composers of that time, like Naushad Ali, Roshan, OP Nayyar, Ravi, Madan Mohan, Shankar Jaikishan and other MDs who did not prefer this legendary to perform under their compositions and mainly preferred the 80% voice and classical aspects of singers: like Mohd. Rafi; 50% of Mukesh and Talat Mehmood. Of course that era was of Rafi Shahab who was favourite of almost all MDs of that period when Kishore hardly got to render only few songs under Music Directors. The era was of popularly Rafi's and Mukesh's era. I wonder even director like Salil Chaudhary preferred mostly Mukesh, Mohd. Rafi, Talat Mehmood, Yesudas and gave few songs to KK. Naushad used 100% Mohd. Rafi's vocal and Shankar Jaikishan preferred 75% Mukesh's vocal and at least 50% of Rafi and remaining 5% to Kishore's vocal. Overall 90% of Rafi 's vocal were used by MDs like Roshan, Madan Mohan, OP Nayyar, in their compositions and rest 2-3% for Kishore's vocal. So, these were the relevant facts and statistics that applied from the all MD's side with respect to Kishore's singing during that time. Specially, KK was totally ignored and not at all given chance to perform by Music Directors like Naushad Ali and Roshan except one or two songs. I wish Kishore Da would have sung under their directions, definitely, he could have proved his best skill in classical touch also. I hope you readers will also agree with my point. Although Kishore Ji had his golden voice, he got least opportunities to render his singing under those composers.
Versatility of Kishore Kumar:
KK was a versatile and legendary personality in film and music world, being as an Actor, Veteran Singer, Comedian, Producer, Director, Composer, Lyricist and after all good and humorous human-being. Kishore Da had his wide variations in his singing style with having his depthness, emotion, and boldness in rich vocal coming from the inner heart and soul. Apart from the sweetness in his Golden Voice, much weight as heaviness in his vocal was naturally coming out from low octave to high octave scale of singing pattern, which could not be found so far in any singers. I would say, his vocal was a unique and no body can replace him, his place will remain void , but yes, his songs will sound melodious forever. He sang maximum numbers based on low to medium scale and some on very high pitch. He brilliantly sang all types of songs, be it Classical, Semi-Classical, Devotional, Comedy, Romantic, Rock, Pops etc. His voice suited immensely as a playback singing to many stars: specially Dev Anand; Rajesh Khanna; Amitabh Bachchan; Vinod Khanna; Dharmendra; Sashi Kapoor; Satrudhan Sinha; Sanjeev Kumar; Jeetendra; etc. actors. He could easily make out by analyzing actors' talking style and soon captures their vocal and immediately matches to his own singing style. Kishore himself was successful in creating 50% of his effort to the composition which had been much helpful to the maximum MDs. He applied his own techniques in singing and the most amazing and appreciative factors were in his singing talent that without learning Hindustani Classical Music also, he had his outstanding ability to sing classical style and could easily produce classical tunes in many songs. Specially his classical aspects reflected so brilliantly in songs like Payal Wali Dekhna, based on raga: Maru Bihag, in film: Ek Raaz (1963) under composition of MD, Chitragupt and semi-classical touch in song Choti si ye Duniya Pahchane Raste Hain, in film Rangoli (1962) and one more semi-classical number Rangoli Sajao Teri Payal Mere Geet Aaj Banege Dono Meet composition by Shankar Jaikishan. Now the question is after giving these hit classicals also, why his rendition was ignored even in early 60's? Why those MDs neglected his singing? MDs offered only few numbers to KK till his talent reflected so brilliantly by rendering the number Mere Sapno Ki Rani from Aradhana under the great composition of SD Burman in late 60's. So this event was his turning point and threshold in his singing career. Later, In 80's, he performed another good semi-classical song Pag Ghunghroo Bandh Meera Nachi, in film Namak Hallal under composition of Bappi Lahiri, and the super semi-classic and spiritual number based on raga Shivranjani: Mere Naina Sawan Bhadoon, film Mehbooba, 1976 under classic composition by RD Burman.
It was Kishore's creativity and versatility, a famous introductory of "Yodelling" which I would say, in this regard, was the first of its kind and a unique pattern in Hindi film songs. It was his classic presentation in film Jhumroo's songs (1964) self-composed and written by him. The awesome number was Mein Hoon Jhum Jhum Jhumroo, he used his best yodelling in this song, also in songs like "Tum Bin Jaon Kahan" in film Pyar Ka Mausam (1969), where, of course, he proved in this song that he had more depthness than Rafi Sahab's singing although Rafi Sahab was the most sweetest in singing and had very soft, sweet, high pitch vocal. Another number in yodelling style, he used very nicely in song Chala Jata Hoon Kisi Ke Dhun Mein in film Mere Jeevan Saathi composed by RD and song Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana, film Andaaz under
Shanker Jaikishan composition.
Among emotional, the most touching numbers were of KK: Koyee Hum Dum Na Raha, from film Jhumroo, Zindagi Ke Safar Mein from film Aap Ki Kasam (1974) this particular song brings teers in eyes. Another popular and touching song Ghungaroo Ki Tarah Bajta Hi Raha Hoon Mein composed by Ravindra Jain from film Chor Machaye Shor (1975) which makes us too emotional and his ultimate number from Gulzar's immortal creation in film Mere Apne brilliantly composed by Salil Chaudhary, the heart-broken said song "Koyee Hota Jisko Apna" in which the depthness of Kishore's low pitch enters into the inner earth and high scale of Kishore's touches on the sky. So this were the specialties in Kishore Da's singing.
KK stars favouring and destiny started welcoming his singing career from late 60's and early 70's. He never looked back and became the leading singer in film industry and gave his famous playback to superstars like Dev Anand, in late 50's to 60's and in mid 60's to late 70's to Rajesh Khanna, early 70's to mid 80's to Amitabh Bacchan, in mid 80's to late 80's to the other famous stars till the end of his music era in year 1987. He sustained on the top rank amongst the singers and became King of the Music World until his last journey in the field of musical world. He also acquired a wide popularities in live music concert as no. 1 singer and the best entertainer on the stage shows in India, US and etc. countries. Still today, his evergreen and immortal songs are sounding so melodious to listen and has been acquiring the wide popularities by the all generations. It was the dark day in the history of music's world when he left us on dated 13 October, 1987 in Mumbai. His immortal song Chalte Chalte Mere ye Geet Yaad Rakhna, Kabhi Albida Na Kehna kept on sounding so painfully in each people conscience. Millions of people paid tribute to him and are a great fan of KK. His immortal and awesome songs have been sounding melodious in this world and his eternal world and will go on sounding forever. I most soulfully salute to him and his singing.
Kishore Da as a Music Director:
KK rendered his brilliant self-composition in film Door Gagan Ki Chaoon in which he composed, sang as well as wrote many wonderful songs like Anchal Ke Tujhe Mein le Ke Chalon, Koyee Lauta De Mere Bite Huye Din, and the most awesome and classical number from the same film, is song "Jin Ratoon Ki Bhoor Nahin Hai Aaj Aisee Hi Raat Aayee" based on raga Bhairvi. It was one of the most complicated number and song has much variations. I appreciate most soulfully this unique composition of Kishore Da. Another film songs in Duur Ka Rahi was also composed by KK in which he excellently sang duet with actress, singer, Sulakshana Pandit, the song Bekrarar Dil tu Gayeja based on raga Kirwani and the song Jeevan se Na Haar based on raga Pahari and his ultimate self-composition in film Jhumroo's song, Koyee Humdum Na Raha based on raga Jhinjhoti .
Kishore Da's Rendition Under Following Noted Composers:
Sachin Dev Burman:
It was Sachin Dev Burman who analyzed Kishore's best inner qualities and talents pertaining to the singing aspect and soon he gave the best opportunities to him to perform under his Music Directions.These offers led Burman Dada to achieve Kishore's Golden Voice and his best performance in film Fantoosh, 1956, song "Dukhi Man Mere Sun Mera Kahna", starring Dev Anand, film Paying Guest,1957, song, "Mana Janab ne Pukara Nahin" and some famous duet songs with Asha like "Aankhon Mein Kya Ji Pahla Badal" from film Nau Do Gyarah (1957), film Guide, 1965 duet song with Lata "Gata Rahe Mera Dil", film Prem Pujari, 1970 song "Phoolon Ke rang Se", film Gambler, 1971 song "Dil Aaj Shayar Hai Gam Aaj Nagma", film Jewel Theif, 1967 song "Ye DIl Na Hota Bechara", film Naya zamana, 1971song "Duniya O Duniya Tera Jawab nahin" and many numbers under SD's composition. Sooner, his ability in singing aspect starts winning the soul of SD Burman. Eventually, he bacame the soulful and an ultimate singer of Burman Dada's composition and later under his son Rahul Dev Burman. In the era early 70's, a wonderful correlation between SD Burman and Kishore Da with respect to the singing and composing established. Burman Dada acquired great success in film Aradhana, 1966 the super song "Mere Sapno Ki Rani", Abhiman, 1973, song "Meet Na Mila Re Man Ka, film Sharmilee, 1971 song "Khilte Hain Gul Yahan", and Burman Dada's last composition in film Mili, 1975, the songs in this film were quite touching "Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe", "Badi Sooni Sooni Hai". Unfortunately, Burman Dada fell ill while he was composing for the film Mili and died in year 1975. Finally, their came the end of Burman Dada's era.
Rahul Dev Burman:
Later son of SD Burman, RD Burman also popularly known as (Pancham Da) compensated the remaining assignments with regard to Burman Dada's compositions after his death. Kishore Da bacame RD's favourite and Soulful Vocal under his wide compositions which created history in the music world. They were associated as one of the best pairs of Golden Music Era 1970's to 1980's as a MD and a singer after Sachin Dev Burman and likewise pair of Naushad and Rafi, Shankar Jaikishan and Mukesh. RD gave numerous hits and popular compositions using KK's vocal starting from early 70's to early 80's. The most awesome and classic numbers are:
Zindagi ke Safar Mein (Aap ki Kasam) based on raga Bihag
Kuch to Log Kahenge (Amar Prem) based on raga Khamaj
Mere Naina Sawan Bhadoon (Mehbooba) based on raga Shivranjani
Meri Bheegi Bheegi Si (Anamika) based on Raga Kirwani
Chingari Koyee Bharke (Amar Prem) based on raga Bhairvi
Yoon Neend se Woh (Dard ka Rista) based on raga Yaman Kalyan
Is Mod Se Jate Hain (Aandhi) based based on raga Yaman
Hamein Tum Se Pyar Kitna (Kudrat) based on raga Bhairvi.
The more relevant information with respect to RD Burman compositions you can go through my recent previous blogs on My tribute to RD burman
Salil Chaudhary:
Salil Da used some special and a unique numbers from KK vocal under his brilliant compositions. Specially the most immortal, touching and ultimate in Gulzar's film Mere Apne, song Koyee Hota Jisko Apna Hum Apna Kahlete Yaaroon as I have already mentioned this song's description in the above statements. Some more awesome numbers of Salil Da were from film Half Ticket one of the famous songs Aake Seedi Lagi Dil Pe, KK used both his own male and female voice in this song. Another number from same film a beautiful duet with Geeta Dutt, song Aankhon mein Tum Dil Mein.
Hemant Kumar:
Hemant Da also used few genius and nostalgic numbers of KK's rendition under his compositions, the songs were:
Hawaoon Pe Likh Do Hawaoon ke Naam (Do Duni Char)
Wo Shaam Kuch Ajib Thi Ye Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Hai (Khamoshi)
Madan Mohan:
Zaroorat Hai Zaroorat Hai (Manmauji)
Har Koyee Chahata Hai ek Muthi Aasmaan (Ek Muthi Aasmaan)
Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahin Karna Sanam duet with Vani Jairam ( Ek Muthi Aasmaan)
Shimti Si Sharmai Si (Parwana)
Shankar Jaikishan:
Geet Gata Hoon Mein (Laal Pathar)
Zindagi Ek Safar Hain Suhana (Andaz)
Choti Si Ye Duniya Pehchane Raaste Hain (Rangoli)
Khayyam:
Tere Chehare Se Nazar (Kabhi Khabhi)
Hazar Rahein Mud Ke Dekhi (Thodi si Bewafai)
Aisee Haseen Chandni Pehlee
Mohhabat Bade Kaam Ki Cheez with Yesudas (Trishul)
Chitragupta:
Machalti Huyee Hawa Main Chamcham with chorus (Ganga Ki Lahrein)
Chero Na Meri Zulfein Ise Log Kya Kahenge (Ganga Ki Lahrein)
Payalwali Dekhna (Ek Raaz)
Agar Sunle Tu Ek Nagma (Ek Raaz)
Ai Hasinoo Nazneeno Dil
Laxmikant Pyarelal:
Ye Jeevan Hai (Piya Ka Ghar)
Mere Naseeb Mein Ai Dost (Do Raaste) based on raga Yaman Kalyan
Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi (Mr X in Bombay) based on raga Bhairvi
Gadi Bula Rahi Hai (Dost)
Mere Deewanepan Ki Reet Dawa Nahin (Mehboob Ki Mehdi) based on raga Tilang
Aap Ke Anurodh Pe (Anurodh) based on raga Yaman Kalyan
Om Shanti Om (Karz)
Ek Hasina Thi Ek Deewana Tha (Karz)
Ravindra Jain:
Ghungharoo ki Tarah Bajta Hi Raha (Chor Machaye Shor) based on raga Jhinjhoti
Lejayenge Dilwale Dulhania Lejayenge from same film
Tota Maina Ki kahani duet with Lata (Fakira)
Har Haseen Cheez Ka Mein Talabdaar Hoon (Saudagar)
Bachpan Har Gam Se Begana Hota Hai (Geet Gata Chal)
Kalyanji Anandji:
Jeeva Se Bhari Teri Aankhen (Safar) based on raga Malgunji
Zindagi Ka Safar (Safar)
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (Black Mail) based on raga Jhinjhoti
Tere Chehare Mein Wo Jadu Hai (Dharmatma)
Khaike Pan Banaras Wala (Don)
O Saathi Re Tere Bina (Mukadar Ka Sikander)
Bappi Lahiri:
Chalte Chalte Mere Ye Geet (Chalte Chalte)
Ek roop Kayee Naam (Swami Dada)
Muskurata Huwa Gul Khilata Huwa (Lahoo ke Do Rang)
Chahiye Thora pyar (Lahoo Ke Do rang)
Manzeelein Apni Jagah Hai (Sharabi)
Rakesh Roshan:
Chookar Mere man Ko (Yaarana)
Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan (Yaarana)
Bhole O Bhole Tu Rootha (Yaarana)
Koyee roko na Deewane Ko (Priyatma)
DIl Kya Kare Jab Kisese (Julie)
Ek Rasta Hai ZIndagi (Kala Pathar)
Pardesia Ye Such Hai Piya duet with Lata (Mr Natwarlal)
Awards Won by Kishore Kumar:
Kishore Kumar was recipient of Filmfare Award for the Best Male Playback Singer in (1969) for song Roop Tera Mastana, film Aradhana, Music Director: SD Burman. (1975) song Dil Aisa Kisine Mera Toda, film Amanush, Musi Director: Shyamal Mitra. (1978) song Khaike Pan Banaras Wala, film Don, Music Director: Kalyanji Anandji. (1980) song Hazar Rahein, film Thodi si Bewafayi, Music Director: Khayyam. (1982) song Pag Ghunroo Bandh film Namak Hallal, Music Director: Bappi Lahiri. (1983) song Hume Aur Jeene Ki film Agar Tum Na Hote, Music Director: RD Burman. (1984) song Manjeelein Apni Jagah hai film Sharabi, Music Director: Bappi Lahiri. (1985) song Saagar Kinare film Sagar, Music Director: RD Burman.
Dear readers, I have dedicated one of the awesome songs of Kishore Da by rendering in my own voice by paying my soulful tribute to beloved and a versatile singer Kishore Kumar.
Please click the link and listen my song
http://sablumukesh.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/05/raat-kali-ek-khwab-sung-by-sablu-mukesh.htm
Readers are most welcome to place their valuable comments, to give their list of KK favourite songs etc. with respect to this blog for the same, I will appreciate.
Courtesy to www.surfindia.com and www.yoodleeyoo.com for Kishore Kumar photo
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