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Kishore Kumar

Indian singer, actor and composer (1929-1987)

He did two jobs that almost nobody managed to do at once, and Padosan is where you can watch him do both in the same shot.

He plays Vidyapati, called Guru - the friend who agrees to sing from behind a wall while Bhola mimes at the window - and he sings it. Then comes Ek Chatur Naar, a classical singing duel fought on screen between Guru and Bindu's music master, with Manna Dey singing for Mehmood. Manna Dey was the classically trained one and was required to lose to a man who was not, and knowing that is what makes the four minutes funny rather than merely fast. The tune itself was not new: it had been Ashok Kumar's song in Jhoola in 1941, and R. D. Burman rebuilt it twenty-seven years later.

Ashok Kumar was his elder brother, nineteen years older, and the reason he was in films at all. Chori Mera Kaam puts the whole family in one picture: Kishore sings for Shashi Kapoor throughout, except on Main Kachche Angoor Ki Bel, where he sings for Ashok instead and his own son Amit Kumar takes over Shashi Kapoor. The middle brother, Anoop, plays a police constable.

As a playback singer he is most identified with Rajesh Khanna, and this catalogue holds the moment just before that became true: in Bandhan, in 1969, Khanna's songs are sung by Mahendra Kapoor. Aradhana came out the same year and settled it for the next decade.

He wrote, directed, produced and composed as well, and was not easy to employ. The voice is the thing that survived all of it.

Refer more details at Wikipedia.

Dates and credits from Wikidata.

Songs

146 recordings in this catalogue.

1. Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina — sang · Abhimaan (1973)
2. Meet Na Mila Re Man Ka — sang · Abhimaan (1973)
1. Amar Akbar Anthony — sang · Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
2. Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyar — sang · Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
6. My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves — sang · Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Yeh Kya Hua — sang · Amar Prem (1972)
Chingari Koi Bhadke — sang · Amar Prem (1972)
Kuchh Toh Log Kahenge — sang · Amar Prem (1972)
Meri Bheegi Bheegi si — sang · Anamika (1973)
Yeh Andha Kanoon — sang · Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)
Meri Behena — sang · Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)
Ram Kare Babua — sang · Anuraag (1972)
Aapke Anurodh Pe — sang · Anurodh (1977)
Aate Jate Khoobsurat Awara — sang · Anurodh (1977)
Na Hansna Mere Gham Pe — sang · Anurodh (1977)
Mere Dil Ne Tadap Ke — sang · Anurodh (1977)
Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera — sang · Aradhana (1969)
Noora De De — sang · Baazi (1984)
Gupchup Hai Mummy, Gumsum Hai Daddy — sang · Baazi (1984)
Jhumke Wali Ho — sang · Balika Badhu (1976)
Bhor Aai Gaya Andhiyara — sang · Bawarchi (1972)
Aankhen Milayenge, Baaten Sunayenge — sang · Bhanwar (1976)
Karo Baaten, Mulaqaten — sang · Bhanwar (1976)
Pehle Har Mehbooba — sang · Bhanwar (1976)
Rang Le Aayenge, Roop Le Aayenge — sang · Bhanwar (1976)
Baaraat Mein Log Kam Aaye Hain — sang · Bhanwar (1976)
De De De Zara, Hamen De De Zara Manzoori — sang · Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
Kasam Na Lo Koi Humse — sang · Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
Dekho Idhar Jano Jigar — sang · Boxer (1984)
Tere Dil Mein Bhi Kuchh Kuchh Kya Hota Hai KabhI — sang · Boxer (1984)
Chori Mera Kaam Yaaron — sang · Chori Mera Kaam (1975)
Main Kachche Angoor Ki Bel — sang · Chori Mera Kaam (1975)
Kaahe Ko Mere Peechhe Padi Hai — sang · Chori Mera Kaam (1975)
Meri Nazar Se Bacha Na Koi — sang · Chori Mera Kaam (1975)
Rona Dhona Chor — sang · Daata (1989)
Babul Ka Ghar — sang · Daata (1989)
1. Kehdoon Tumhe — sang · Deewaar (1975)
2. Maine Tujhe Manga — sang · Deewaar (1975)
Ae Oha Aa Zara Mudke — sang · Disco Dancer (1982)
Main Aur Meri Awargi Na Aash Na Rahguzar — sang · Duniya (1984)
Jhoomti Rat Jawan — sang · Duniya (1984)
Gehare Halake Halake Gehare — sang · Duniya (1984)
Too Chand Nagar Kee Shehjadee — sang · Duniya (1984)
Duniya Bahot Hi Kamaal Hai — sang · Duniya (1984)
Dulha Raja Mera Ghode Pe Aayega — sang · Faisla (1988)
Aanewala Pal Jane Wala Hai — sang · Gol Maal (1979)
Sapne Me Dekha Sapna — sang · Gol Maal (1979)
Ek Paheli Hai Tu — sang · Heera Panna (1973)
Panna Ki Tamanna Hai — sang · Heera Panna (1973)
Main Tasveer Utarta Hoon — sang · Heera Panna (1973)
Bahut Door Mujhe Chale Jana Hai — sang · Heera Panna (1973)
Sunle Zameen Aasman — sang · Hum Dono (1985)
Tu Lajawab, Bemisal, Dilbar Yaar — sang · Hum Dono (1985)
Josh-E-Jawani Tauba — sang · Hum Dono (1985)
You Are My Darling Tu Hai Meri Jaan — sang · Hum Naujawan (1985)
Chhodo Yeh Nigahon Ka Ishara — sang · Inkaar (1977)
Koi Na Jab Tera — sang · Insaan (1982)
Shahron Mein Se — sang · Jagir (1984)
Chor Tera Naam Hai — sang · Jagir (1984)
Hum Dilwale — sang · Jagir (1984)
Sach Kahta Hai — sang · Jagir (1984)
Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara — sang · Jewel Thief (1967)
Nainon Mein Nindiya Hai — sang · Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972)
Aaiye Aap Ko Main — sang · Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972)
Baras Gayi Re — sang · Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972)
Hum Do Mohabbat Ke Maare — sang · Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972)
Maar Gayi Mujhe Teri Judaai — sang · Judaai (1980)
Samne Aa, Dekhen Zamana Sara — sang · Judaai (1980)
Bansi Bajao Bansibajaiya — sang · Judaai (1980)
Kasme Vaade Nibhayenge Hum — sang · Kasme Vaade (1978)
Mile Jo Kadi Kadi — sang · Kasme Vaade (1978)
Rose Rose Rosy Tumko Pyar Karta Hai — sang · Khilona (1970)
I love You — sang · Khud-Daar (1982)
Hat Ja Bajoo Nahin To Uda Doonga — sang · Khud-Daar (1982)
Mach Gaya Shor — sang · Khud-Daar (1982)
Disco 82 — sang · Khud-Daar (1982)
Maa Ka Pyar — sang · Khud-Daar (1982)
Girke Sambhalte Hain Hum — sang · Kismet (1980)
Main Hoon Ghoda Yeh Hai Gaadi — sang · Kunwara Baap (1974)
Aari Aaja Nindiya — sang · Kunwara Baap (1974)
Jai Bholenath Jai Ho Prabhu — sang · Kunwara Baap (1974)
Geet Gata Hoon Main — sang · Lal Patthar (1971)
Jidhar Dekhoon Teri Tasveer — sang · Mahaan (1983)
Pyar Mein Dil Pe Maar De Goli — sang · Mahaan (1983)
Asli Kya Hai, Naqli Kya Hai — sang · Mahaan (1983)
Aadhi Baat Ho Chuki — sang · Mahaan (1983)
Har Chhori Rani Hiyaan — sang · Mahaan (1983)
Haan Garmi Hai Kahan Hai — sang · Maqsad (1984)
O Devi O Baby Tu Banja Meri Biwi — sang · Maqsad (1984)
Aao Nagaraja — sang · Maqsad (1984)
Pyar Tumne Kiya Na, Zinka Chika Zinka Chika — sang · Maqsad (1984)
Gussa Chhodh Dil Na Tod — sang · Maqsad (1984)
Badi Sooni Sooni Hai — sang · Mili (1975)
Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe — sang · Mili (1975)
Karte Hain Hum Pyaar Mr India Se — sang · Mr. India (1987)
Kate Nahin Kat Te, I Love You I Love You — sang · Mr. India (1987)
1. Rote Hue Aate Hain Sab — sang · Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
2. O Sathi Re Tere Bina Bhi Kya Jeena — sang · Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
4. Salam-E-Ishq Meri Jaan Zara Kabul Kar Lo — sang · Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
1. Pag Ghungroo Baandh — sang · Namak Halaal (1982)
3. Aaj Rapat Jaayen To — sang · Namak Halaal (1982)
4. Thodi Si Jo Pee Li Hai — sang · Namak Halaal (1982)
1. Diye Jalte Hain Phool Khilte Hain — sang · Namak Haraam (1973)
3. Nadiya Se Dariya Dariya Se Saagar — sang · Namak Haraam (1973)
4. Woh Jhoota Hai Vote Na Usko Dena — sang · Namak Haraam (1973)
5. Main Shair Badnaam — sang · Namak Haraam (1973)
Aaj Ka Ye Din Kal Ban Jaayega — sang · Nastik (1983)
Duniya O Duniya — sang · Naya Zamana (1971)
Wah Re Naujawan Aaj Kal Ke — sang · Naya Zamana (1971)
Ek Chatur Naar Kar Ke Singaar — sang · Padosan (1968)
Mehman Nazar Ki Ban Ja — sang · Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
Tannana Tannana — sang · Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
Jhoom Jhoom Ke Naacho Tum — sang · Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
Kab Maane O Dil Ke Mastane — sang · Phagun (1973)
Laali Mere Laal Ki Jit Dekhoo Tit Laal — sang · Phagun (1973)
Ganga Ghat Ka Pani Piya Hai — sang · Ponga Pandit (1975)
Jijaji Meri Didi Hai Anadi — sang · Ponga Pandit (1975)
Woh Mere Peechhe Padi Huyi Hai — sang · Ponga Pandit (1975)
Main Jab Chhedoonga Dil Ka Tarana — sang · Ponga Pandit (1975)
2. Saagar Kinare — sang · Saagar (1985)
5. Yoon Hi Gaate Raho — sang · Saagar (1985)
7. Sagar Jaisi Aankhonwali — sang · Saagar (1985)
Dukki Pe Dukki Ho — sang · Satte Pe Satta (1982)
Dilbar Mere — sang · Satte Pe Satta (1982)
Zindagi Milke Bitayenge — sang · Satte Pe Satta (1982)
Pyar Hamen Kis Mod Pe — sang · Satte Pe Satta (1982)
Pariyon Ka Mela Hain — sang · Satte Pe Satta (1982)
Koi Ladki Koi Ladka — sang · Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
O Saathi Chal — sang · Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
Jane Kaise Kab Kahan — sang · Shakti (1982)
1. Khilte Hain Gul Yahan — sang · Sharmilee
3. O Meri Sharmilee — sang · Sharmilee
4. Kaise Kahen Hum — sang · Sharmilee
7. Aaj Madhosh Hua Jaye Re — sang · Sharmilee
Rimjhim Rimjhim Dekho Baras Rahi Hai — sang · Shehzada (1972)
Na Jaeeyo, Na Jaeeyo, Chhod Ke Na — sang · Shehzada (1972)
Thokar Mein Hai Meri Sara Zamana — sang · Shehzada (1972)
1. Yeh Dosti — sang · Sholay (1975)
2. Koi Haseena — sang · Sholay (1975)
5. Holi Ke Din — sang · Sholay (1975)
6. Yeh Dosti (Sad) — sang · Sholay (1975)
Aaya Aaya Toofan — sang · Toofan (1989)
Sara Zamana — sang · Yaarana (1981)
Chhookar Mere Man Ko — sang · Yaarana (1981)
Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan — sang · Yaarana (1981)
Bishan Chacha — sang · Yaarana (1981)

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Family

Amit Kumar
Father and son. On one song in Chori Mera Kaam the father sings for his own elder brother Ashok Kumar and the son takes over Shashi Kapoor, which puts three generations of the family inside one number.
Ashok Kumar
Brothers, nineteen years apart, and Ashok is the reason Kishore was in films at all. On Chori Mera Kaam the younger sings playback for the elder on Main Kachche Angoor Ki Bel while singing for Shashi Kapoor on everything else.