Tag: Kishore Kumar

His esteem and fondness in the music world and Indian cine industry is matchless. His songs drove everyone crazy during his reign and the ‘Sil Sila’ goes on even after several decades. In true sense, Kishore Daa’s songs are evergreen and will forever remain. 

Kishore Daa clinched the 26th Filmfare Award for this song as the Best Playback Singer. Even the lyricist Anjaan and Kalyanji-Anandji were nominated for Filmfare in their respective categories. 

Kishore Kumar, the musical voice of top actors in the 1970s to 80s has left a musical trail which will ever remain evergreen. Be it Mere Meheboob Qayamat Hogi, Mere Samne Wali Khidki, Ek Chattur Naar, Chhu Kar Mere Manko, Neele Neele Ambar Par or Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain, Kishore Daa has a song for every mood and for everyone.

The story revolves around Bholenath, a cheerful young man who aspires to become a sensational singing idol -- despite his average vocal skills -- and is hopelessly in love with his ad agency colleague Deepika, who isn't even aware of his existence.

Remembering Lata Didi on the 12th day of her heavenly abode, here we bring in a few lesser-known facts about the legendary singer.

When many contemporary music composers are recreating and remixing several songs of the old era, , Bappi used to think of the future and composed the tune of his songs that were ahead of his time, and that still drives the youths crazy; be it a marriage procession or at dance/nightclubs. 

Kishore Kumar had once refused to lend his voice to a song, even after knowing that Lata Mangeshkar will be giving her voice for the female number.

Madhubala was born on Valentine's Day but unfortunately was quite lonely when she breathed her last.

Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan recreated late singer Kishore Kumar’s look from the classic film “Padosan” for a promo of the upcoming season of television reality show “Bigg Boss”. The reality show — an Indian version of international series “Celebrity Big Brother” — features celebrities locked inside a house for three months under constant camera surveillance, […]

"Undeniably, no one can become Kishore Kumar even though they try their level best. Undoubtedly, every singer has his/her own skills of presenting different songs but everyone can't justify his (Kishore) songs," he added.

Well known playback singer, Sunidhi Chauhan made some shocking revelations about popular singing reality show Indian Idol. In a recent interview, Sunidhi Chauhan revealed that she quit the show as a judge as she was asked to praise all contestants irrespective of their performance.

Singer Amit Kumar said that he is aware of the controversy and he himself also didn't enjoy the episode at all. 

Kolkata: Celebrated Bengali singer-actress Ruma Guha Thakurta died at her residence here on Monday following old age related problems, family sources said. She was 84. Founder of the Calcutta Youth Choir (CYC), which played a stellar role in popularising ‘gana sangeet’ or mass songs in Bengal, she showcased her talent in a number of Hindi […]

Mumbai: Singer-composer-actor Himesh Reshammiya has said netizens have misunderstood Lata Mangeshkar’s views on Ranu Mondal, adding that it is important for an artiste to draw inspiration from someone. “I feel we have to see in which connotation Lata ji has made that statement. I feel when you start copying another singer then it doesn’t work […]

Banda: The domestic help of the family of late Bollywood singer Kishore Kumar has been arrested by government railway police (GRP) in Banda district for stealing valuables from their bungalow in Santa Cruz, Mumbai. The accused, Har Narayan Yadav a.k.a Lala, is a native of Achhraud village in Banda district. He was arrested as soon […]