KISHORE KUMAR

 Kishore Kumar(4 August, 1929 - 13 October 1987)

Kishore Kumar(Abhas Kumar Ganguly) also called as "Kishore Da" was one of the best known singers in Hindi Movie Industry. He sang in different genres of songs in various moods. He is widely regarded as one of the GREATEST SINGERS in the history of INDIAN MUSIC. His father, Kunjlal Ganguly was a lawyer, his mother, Gouri Ganguly was a housewife, and his brother, Ashok Ganguly was a Bollywood actor. Kishore made his debut as an actor in movie, Shikari in 1946. He acted in 88 Hindi movies including, Silsila (1981), Padosan(1968), Aradhana (1969) and many more. His first song was "Marne Ki Duayen Kyon Mangu" in movie, Ziddi in 1948. Many of the modern singers try to do covers of his songs now also, but no one matches his voice's magic and melody. And his comic timings in movies cannot be matched by any bollywood actor.

Best songs of Kumar are:

1. O Mere Dil Ke Chain: This song featured in movie, Mere Jeevan Saathi in 1972, music directed and composed by R.D. Burman, lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

2. Dil Kya Kare: This song featured in movie, Julie in 1975, music composed by Rajesh Roshan, lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.

3. Neele Neele Ambar Par: This song featured in movie, Kalaakar in 1983, music composed by Bappi Lahri, lyrics written by Indeewar. 

4. Tu Hai Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha: This song featured in movie, Yeh Vaada Raha in 1982, music composed by R.D. Burman, lyrics written by Gulshan Barwa. Along with him, Asha Bhosle also gave her voice in this song.

5. Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas: This song featured in movie, Blackmail in 1973, music directed and composed by Anandji Virji Shah and Kalyanji Virji Shah, lyrics written by Rajendra Krishan. It was released on 1st June by Shemaroo.

6. Chookar Mere Man Ko: This song featured in movie, Yaraana in 1981, music directed and composed by Rajesh Roshan, lyrics written by Anjaan. 

It was released on 10th January by Universal Music.