Kishore Kumar & his Music Directors-
With the possible exceptions of Ghulam Mohammad, Vasant
Desai, Sajjad Husain, Kishore Kumar sang for most of the music directors of his time.
Here
are some of them in alphabetical order & their major films with Kishore Kumar.
1 1) Anil Biswas-
Not very many movies in which they worked together. Their association was in the films Fareb & Paisa hi Paisa.
2) Bappi Lahiri-
This is probably the last photo of Kishore Kumar-
taken on 12th October 1987, when he recorded his last song with Asha
Bhosale for the film-Waqt ki Awaaz. The song was –Guru O Guru.They did many films
together. Notable are- Chalte Chalte,
Lahu ke do Rang, Sharabi, Namakhalal, Zakhmi, Saaheb, College Girl, Dil se mile
Dil, Mohabbat etc.
There was a time, 1984 to be precise,when all the four songs that got nominated for the Filmfare award belonged to the combination of Kishore Kumar & Bappi Lahiri from the film Sharabi. He won the award for the song- Manzilen apni jagah hai. For the same song he got the National award too.
3) C.
Ramchandra-
They worked in films like Asha & Rootha na karo.
The song from Asha- Eena meena dika was quite a rage of that time.One of the earliest rock & roll songs of Hindi films, this song highlights Kishore Kumar as not just a singer but a performer as well.
1 4) Chitragupt-
Ek Raaz, Ganga ki Lehrein
1 5) Hemant
Kumar-
Khamoshi, Do duni Chaar, Raahgir,Girlfriend, Miss Mary
One of the most soulful numbers of this duo is from the movie Khamoshi. The song is based on raag Yaman.
1 6) Jaidev-
Maan jaiye, Joru ka bhai, Ek hans ka joda etc.
1 7) Kalyanji- Anandji-
Don,
Muqaddar ka Sikandar, Lawaris, Ghar Ghar ki Kahani,
Kora Kagaz, Safar, Sachcha
Jhootha, Dharmatma, Kahani Kismat ki etc.
Here is a clipping from a Doordarshan programme in which Kishore Kumar performed along with Kalyanji Anandji. The song is -Pal pal dil ke paas...
1 8) Khayyam-
Kabhi Kabhie,
Thodisi Bewafai, Khandaan, Dard, Dil-e-Nadan, Trishul etc.
1 9) Khemchand Prakash-
He is credited with giving Kishore Kumar his first song from the film- Ziddi.
1 10) Laxmikant- Pyarelal-
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| From left-Pyarelal, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar,Anand Bakshi & Laxmikant |
Karz,
Mr. X in Bombay, Mehboob ki Mehendi, Roti, Prem Kahani, Haathi Mere Saathi, Aan
Milo Sajana, Majboor,Do Raaste, Dost, Dostana,
Piya ka ghar etc.
1 11) Madan Mohan-
Chacha
Zindabad, Bhai Bhai, Manmauji, Parvana etc.
12) O P Nayyar-
During the recording of the following song, Asha Bhosale made a small mistake. She sang her part even while Kishore had not completed his. But he assured Asha that he would improvise the scene as it was going to be shot on him. That is how we see Kishore covering Chand Usmani's mouth with his hand when she is trying to sing...
OP's association with Kishore was in these films-Baap re Baap,
Naya Andaaz, Ek baar muskara do, Raagini etc
13) R D Burman-
Khushboo, Kati Patang, Amar Prem , Buddha Mil Gaya, Parichay, Namak Haraam, Namkeen, Anamika Aap Ki Kasam Agar Tum Na Hote, Kudrat, Mehbooba, Shaukeen, Heera Panna, Shareef Budmaash, Rocky, Sagar Ghar, Jawani Diwani, Harjai, Aandhi, Sholay, Hum Kisise Kum Nahi & many many
more...
This is how R D recollects his first meeting with
Kishore Kumar in early 1950s-
“One day, sitting on a wall of Kardar studio, I
saw a man wearing a muffler and cap and holding a blackstick. He was imitating
everyone who passed, just like a monkey. When we went into the studio the man
jumped off the wall and came into the recording room. Jo jo gana gatey the unka
satyanash karte hue woh khud gana gane lage. When I asked him why he was doing
it he said: 'I am an orphan. Nobody looks after me. Please give me a chance'."
Amused at the recollection, R.D. gave a hearty laugh.
The man on the wall was Kishore Kumar who,
according to R.D., is the best male singer we have. "He is flexible. He
can sing a classical song better than any of the others. I know because I've
worked with all of them. He can sing a funny song or a sad song, nobody can
beat him in versatility. He has never learnt any music but his ability to grasp
is the secret of his success. He observes
the music director and then mimics.
14) Rajesh Roshan-
Julie, Baaton Baaton Mein, Khatta Meetha, Yaarana, Kunwara Baap, Aap ke
Deewane, Swami, Priyatama, Kala Patthar, Do aur Do Paanch, Swayamwar etc.
15) Ravi-
Dilli
ka thug ,Ek Mahal ho Sapno ka, Bombay ka
Chor etc.
16) Ravindra Jain-
Pavitra Papi,
Chor machaye Shor, Fakira, Saudagar etc
17) S D Burman-
Munimji, Taxi
Driver, House No. 44, Guide ,Jewel Thief, Prem Pujari, Tere Mere Sapne, Funtoosh, Paying
Guest, Nau Do
Gyarah, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi ,Teen Deviyan, Milee, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke, etc.
18) Salil Chaudhary-
Musafir, Naukri,
Half Ticket, Mere Apne
19) Shankar
Jaikishan-
Rangoli, Lal Patthar, Andaz, Shararat, New Delhi etc.
1 20) Usha Khanna-
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| Usha Khanna, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Sawan Kumar |
Kishore Kumar worked with Usha Khanna in films like- Bin phere hum tere,Souten, Zamana .
(to be continued..)
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Very informative doc
Kishore Kumar Songs
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