MUKESH

Mukesh (22 July 1923 - 27 August 1976)

Mukesh, popularly known as "Mukesh" gave Bollywood some beautiful and popular songs. His songs can be felt from the depth of the heart. He has sung over 1500 songs in his living tie span. His father, Zorawar Chand Mathur, was an engineer and his mother, Chandrani Mathur, was a housewife. His debut song for the Bollywood was "Dil Hi Bhuja Hua Ho" from movie, Nirdosh and from the same movie, he debuted as an actor too. His first hit song was "Dil Jalta Hai Toh Jalne De" from movie Pehli Nazar in 1945. He's been awarded with "National Film Award For Male Playback Singer" in 1975 for Rajnigandha and many more.

Best songs of Mukesh are:

1. Ek Din Bik Jaayega: This song featured in movie, Dharam Karam in 1975, music directed and composed by Rahul Dev Burman, lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. This song was released on 1st December by Saregama.

 

2. Mera Joota Hai Japani: This song featured in movie, Shree 420 in 1955, music directed and composed by Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal and Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, lyrics written by Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal). This song was released on 6th September by Saregama.

3. Awaara Hun: This song featured in movie, Awaara in 1951, music directed and composed by Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal and Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, lyrics written by Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal). This song was released on 4th April by Saregama. 

4. Kisi Ki Muskurahto Pe Ho Nisaar: This song featured in movie, Anari in 1959, music directed and composed by Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal and Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, lyrics written by Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal). This song was released on 8th January by Saregama.

5. Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan: This song featured in movie, Mera Naam Joker in 1970, music directed and composed by Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal and Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, lyrics written by Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal). This song was released on 18th September by Saregama. 

6. Dost Dost Na Raha: This song featured in movie, Sangam in 1964, music directed and composed by Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal and Shankar Singh Raghuvanshi, lyrics written by Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal). This song was released on 1st January by Saregama. 

7. Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil: This song featured in movie, Kabhi Kabhie: Love Is Life in 1976, music directed and composed by Mohammed Zahur Khayyam, lyrics written by Sahil Ludhianvi. Along with Mukesh, Lata Mageshkar has also given her voice to this song. This song was released on 4th April by Saregama.