Mukesh Chand Mathur, popularly known as Mukesh in Bollywood, was famous for being the voice of legendary actor Raj Kapoor’s Classic Hindi songs. The voice remains forever for classic songs like “Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye” and “Awaara Hoon”. He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contribution to the Hindi Cinema industry.
On the 40th death anniversary of legendary singer Mukesh, here are some facts you must know about him.
> Mukesh was born in Delhi (India) in the year 1923 on 22nd July to Zorawar Chand Mathur, an engineer, and Chand Rani (mother). He was the sixth in a family of ten children.
> He was not good and studies, and left education after SSC.
> His first job was with the Department of Public Works in Delhi. As a hobby, he also experimented with voice recordings during those days.
> Before making a career as a Playback singer in Hindi cinema, Mukesh first made a acting debut in the film ‘Nirdosh’ in the year 1941. He also sang the song “Dil Hi Bujha Hua Ho To” for the movie.
> He got his break as a playback singer in 1945 with the film “Pehli Nazar”. Post which, he has sung around 1,300 songs.
Along with Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar, he was one of the most popular and legendary singers of his era.
> When K. L. Saigal first heard the song “Dil Jalta Hai… from the movie ‘Pehli Nazar’ in the year 1945 “, he remarked, “That’s strange, I don’t recall singing that song”.
> He won the National Filmfare Award for the Best Playback Singer in 1974.
> His song “Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai” from the film ‘Rajnigandha’ in 1974 won the Best male playback singer.
> The prolific singer, apart from lending his voice to Bollywood, has also sung songs in Bengali.
> The legendary singer breathed his last on August 27, 1976, aged 53 years. He died of a heart attack in Detroit, Michigan, US, where he had gone to perform in a concert. The entire country was shocked of his sudden demise. Raj Kapoor said “I have lost my voice”.
Here are some unforgetful songs that live forever which have sung by Mukesh in Bollywood
Awara Hoon
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Sab Kuch Seekha Humne
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Dil Tadap Tadap Ke
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Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein
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Juke box of Mukesh
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