Kishore Kumar Evergreen Songs: Kishore Kumar was born on 4 August 1929 in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. He was not only a singer but also an actor, director, producer and writer. But the thing that made him immortal was his magical voice. Three generations have passed but the magic of Kishore Da’s songs still prevails in people’s minds. His voice had that charm which touched every heart.
When a song became an iconic style
The song “Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si” from the 1958 film Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi still sounds as fresh today as it did in that era. His mischievous style and romantic tone in this song along with the pairing of Kishore Kumar and Madhubala still drives the youth crazy. This song gives a glimpse of both his acting and singing.
Painful songs that still make you cry
“Chhingar Koi Bhadke” (Film: Amar Prem) is a great example of Kishore Da’s emotional singing. In this song, he sang the pain in such a way that the listener also feels that pain. Similarly, his late entry part in “Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikwa To Nahin” (Film: Aandhi) still gives goosebumps to music lovers.
A confluence of fun and love
“Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein” (Film: Padosan) is a song that perfectly depicts Kishore Kumar’s humorous style. His voice in this song has that innocence that makes everyone smile. Songs like “Ek Ajnabi Haseena Se” and “O Roop Tera Mastana” have also become the identity of his romantic style.
The King of Yodeling
Kishore Da’s specialty was his yodeling technique which he learned from foreign singers and used in a unique way in Hindi songs. “Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana” (Film: Andaaz) is the best example of this. His energy and enthusiasm is clearly felt in this song. On the other hand, his simplicity and melody are heard deeply in songs like “O Mere Dil Ke Chain”.
Kishore Da’s music is still alive
Songs like “Aane Wala Pal Jaane Wala Hai” (Film: Golmaal) not only speak the truth of life but are also immortalised by Kishore Kumar’s voice. He sang all kinds of songs – romantic, sad or fun. His every tune is still fresh in our hearts.
