Kishore Kumar Birth Anniversary: Evergreen Songs That Will Leave You Humming

Legendary playback singer, actor, and director Kishore Kumar's legacy continues with his work in form of his soulful songs and films. Born on August 4, 1929, in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, Kumar's Bollywood career spanned for nearly four decades. He acted in films like 'Andolan', 'Naukari' and 'Musafir'.

He also produced and helmed some films in the late 1970s and early 1980s, such as 'Badhti Ka Naam Daadhi', 'Zindagi' and 'Door Wadiyon Mein Kahin', which was his last appearance as an actor. On Kishore Kumar's birth anniversary, here's a list of some of his superhit and melodious songs.

Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan

Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat

Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein

Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai

Mere Sapno Ki Rani

Kora Kagaz

More about the legendary artist

However, Kishore Kumar’s real interest was in playback singing. SD Burman tapped Kishore for his inner talent as a playback singer. It was Burman who persuaded Kishore to develop his own style.

The legendary singer was considered a genius of his era and had won a number of accolades throughout his life. He sang for Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Dev Anand, Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, and more.

After surviving a heart attack in 1986, Kishore Kumar planned to retire and go back to his hometown. Later in 1987, he suffered another massive heart attack in Mumbai. He died on October 13, 1987, at the age of 58. His body was taken back to his birthplace of Khandwa for cremation.

His last recording was a playback song for Mithun Chakraborty, which was a duet with Asha Bhosle for the 1988 film 'Waqt Ki Aawaz'. His songs still make it to the playlist of music lovers.