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Published: August 12, 2010 20:11 IST Updated: August 12, 2010 20:36 IST August 12, 2010 Remembering Kishore Kumar  Kishoreda could sing all sorts of compositions, ranging from serious to even farcical ones. Kishore Kumar's 81st birthday last week brought memories stored long back in the mind. I never really liked him in the beginning and thought him more as an intruder on the serene world of playback singing then dominated by the likes of Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey, and the low-key singers like Hemant Kumar, C.H. Atma and Talat Mahmood. Mukesh and Atma were of the same school of singing as Kundanlal Saigal. Hemant sometimes fell into that slot though Talat was different with that delectable timbre. Slowly Kishore started weaving his way into my heart. It was over 40 years ago that my father told me that every night a rickshaw puller passed by the house singing a touching song. He was an insomniac and that song soothed him no end. To find out what the song was like, I kept awake one night and about 1a.m. when the cinema houses closed their doors for the last time, I heard the rickshaw puller. He was singing the now famous “Koi humdam na raha/Koi sahara na raha/Ham kisi ke rahe Koi hamara na raha/Raat tanhai ki hai/Doonde ga manzil kaise/Jo mujhe raah dikha na sake/Woh sahara na raha.” I quote from memory but that song did make a deep impression on my mind. Later at Taj Talkies I saw a film made in 1951, probably the first of Kishore's films, in which he sang, “Munna bara pyara/Ammi ka dulara/koi kahe chand/koi aankh ka tara”. It was a humorous skit, and many others were to follow. The one in “Padosan” in 1968 in which he sang “Mere samne wali khirki mein ek chand ka tukra rahta hai” and a few more numbers like, “Ya pehli baar” followed by a musical tussle between him and Mahmood (waxing eloquent in the voice of Manna Dey in “Ek chatur naar karke singhar”) made for many an enjoyable evening. After that Kishore's songs overwhelmed me. Here was a singer, with no formal training in music, singing all sorts of compositions, humorous, serious and even farcical ones which no other singer dared to do. He could yodel too and that set him apart from the other lot. My father is long dead, probably the rickshaw puller too, for one doesn't hear him singing any more. But that song, “Koi hamdam na raha koi sahara na mila” still plays in the mind on those lonely nights when sleep is hard to come by reviving memories of Kishore Kumar and making the aches and pains of old age easier to endure. ____________ Ae zindagi yeh lamha jee lene de
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KISHORE KUMAR ONCE MORE | Roshmila Bhattacharya ■ |
KISHOREKU Thelateartiste’s unheardtrack releases on 23rddeath anniversay the20-oddonesIstumbled acrossaftermyfather’s death.Iputout15ofmy favouritesonaCD —SanjeevKohli (MadanMohan’sson) Thesesongscamefrom TTomorrow,on TKishoreKumar’s T23rddeath Tanniversary,a Tnever-beforeTheardsong of the Tlegendarysinger,‘Ladkiyon ko chahiyewoh collegemein seekhlein…’, composedbythe late Madan Mohan, will be released on the latter’swebsite,www.madanmohan.in.
The naughtysituational campus number includes some typical KishoreKumar parody elements along witha snippetofMadan Mohan singing,ashecomposed the tune. It wascreated foran early ’70s film, Rehnumathat remains in the cans.
Last year,another song from the film,‘Aajmujhe jal jaane bhi do…’ in Kishore Kumar’svoice, hadfeatured in an album,TereBagair,that also included other unheard gems by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Mohd. Rafi and were all composedby MadamMahan,who passed away 32 yearsago.
“These songscame from the 20-odd ones Istumbled upon after my father’sdeath.
Iput out 15 of my favourites on aCDthatIreleased throughYash Raj Music last year,” says Madan Mohan’s son, SanjeevKohli.“Of the eight-nine remainingsongs, two were put online on Mohd Rafi’sbirthdayonJuly 31. I’ve finishedwith Lataji and Kishoreda’s songsbut about three-four of Ashaji’sstill remain. I’mlooking to release them in December or January 2011 on an appropriate occasions.’” Some of these songs, like ‘Ladkiyon ko chahiye…’are not in his father’susual style, Kohli points out. Yet, theyare cherishedbyhis fans. He reasons, “Theyare rare gems and areminder of the combined talents of agreat singer and aversatile music director.”
____________ Music forms a part of me again It gives Shape to my faceless Expressions...To my Thoughts. {Alochana}
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Hindustan Times Mumbai, October 14, 2010 On wednesday, on Kishore Kumar’s 23rd death anniversary, a never-before-heard song of the legendary singer, ‘Ladkiyon ko chahiye woh college mein seekhlein…’, composed by the late Madan Mohan, will be released on the latter’s website, www.madanmohan.in.
The naughty situational campus number includes some typical Kishore Kumar parody elements along with a snippet of Madan Mohan singing, as he composed the tune. It was created for an early ’70s film, Rehnuma that remains in the cans.
 Last year, another song from the film, ‘Aaj mujhe jal jaane bhi do…’ in Kishore Kumar’s voice, had featured in an album, Tere Bagair, that also included other unheard gems by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Mohd. Rafi and were all composed by Madam Mahan, who passed away 32 years ago.
“These songs came from the 20-odd ones I stumbled upon after my father’s death. I put out 15 of my favourites on a CD that I released through Yash Raj Music last year,” says Madan Mohan’s son, Sanjeev Kohli. “Of the eight-nine remaining songs, two were put online on Mohd Rafi’s birthday on July 31. I’ve finished with Lataji and Kishoreda’s songs but about three-four of Ashaji’s still remain. I’m looking to release them in December or January 2011 on an appropriate occasions.’”
Some of these songs, like ‘Ladkiyon ko chahiye…’ are not in his father’s usual style, Kohli points out. Yet, they are cherished by his fans. He reasons, “They are rare gems and a reminder of the combined talents of a great singer and a versatile music director ____________ Music forms a part of me again It gives Shape to my faceless Expressions...To my Thoughts. {Alochana}
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#108 15 Oct 2010 08:12
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Who do you call a legend - an original inimitable warbler, who refuses to be wiped off one's memory even after many years of his passing away, a singer unsurpassed, an incomparable actor and a genius who could script, write lyrics, raise ludicrous situations in films with his one liner punches and characteristic humour along with enacting grief and pity with equal ease. Kishore - the actor or Kishore the singer, whose school of individualistic technique remains unparalleled till today despite as many as a score of imitations spawning the musical brigade. Well, if one is Kishore Kumar- born Abhas Kumar Ganguly at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh - whose rich masculine (if it doesn't sound too crude a word) and sonorous singing did not merely follow music composer's instructions to interpret the deep rooted emotions in the lyrics but added his own verve, style and zest to any playback that he called to perform, one could just about attempt anything. In a way, his renditions made it simpler for some of the lead actors to lip sync and walk away with all the accolades for their easy manners. Kishore Kumar, a die hard K L Saigal fan, would originally, model his singing on his mentor and idol's singing pattern, little realizing that the erstwhile 'guru' of the then modern singing (the only forms of music popularized those days were either Bhakti or classical style of music, had a unique pathos ridden twang that swept millions of fans across the land. But Kumar recovered early enough to pattern himself on some of the western influences he had had and soon after emerged a distinct voice that enthralled every music aficionado. Strangely, it wasn't music that brought him to the world of films- his elder brother, an established name in Mumbai, had recommended his name to producers to allow him to try his hand at acting initially. Though acting in films did prove to be hugely successful, it's true glory and recognition came much later when the film industry woke up to his immense talent as a writer, actor and of course a singer. As a child, he had been mischievous and loved playing pranks on everyone around him. His penchant for effortless comedy perhaps, came from his early days of pranks and mimicry. And there were directors like Kalidas (Half Ticket) and Satyen Bose (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi) and actor-director Keshto Mukherjee (co-star in Padosan) who realised this potential and cashed in on his unusual brand of humour with stupendous success. One rare quality attributed to him is the exceptional and matchless style of yodeling which he brought in on his own. The robustness, stylistic and dulcet range that he displayed in the songs with his voice breaking to create a novel listening experience has yet to find a replacement.
(From our Archives)
____________ Music forms a part of me again It gives Shape to my faceless Expressions...To my Thoughts. {Alochana}
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'Jhumroo' - truly Kishore Kumar, truly Bollywood Fri, 2012-04-06 .jpg "'Jhumroo' - truly Kishore Kumar, truly Bollywood") This true-blue Bollywood musical is Kishore Kumar all the way! Packed with the retro look in psychedelic colours, over-the-top props and bling, "Jhumroo" tells the story of a simpleton and his tryst with love, emotions and music but what makes it all the more interesting is when the audiences sing and sway with the classic melodies of the legendary singer. The experience is close to watching a movie live, in action. And true to its tagline, "Jhoomo! Naacho! Gao!", the musical leaves the audience doing just that. The grand, 840-seater Nautanki Mahal at the entertainment destination Kingdom of Dreams, gives "Jhumroo" every flexibility to incorporate elaborate props, including gliders and the frame of a bike in the air, stunning graphics, and a state-of-the-art stage with rotatory floor to make the musical larger-than-life. "Jhumroo" narrates the tale of Bholenath Tripathi aka Bhola, an innocent boy, who can't sing, but dreams of being a singing idol, and win the love of his life, his colleague Meena. Popular TV actor Gaurav Gera excels as Bhola. "Jhumroo" gives him a chance to break free of the image of geeky Nandu of "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin", as he acts, dances and sings into the hearts of the viewers with ease, confidence and unbeatable energy. "Remix" girl Shweta Gulati does her bit as simple, sweet Meena, well too. She suits her character and her charming smile, with a pinch of shyness, adds to the beauty of the show. The aerial acts in the show were smooth and noteworthy. Getting up during the show may not be allowed, but that doesn't stop the audience members to sing and sway with classic Kishore Kumar numbers like "Om shanti om", "Pag ghungroo", "Saamne ye kaun aaya", "Mere saamnewali khidki", "Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi si", "Hawa ke saath saath" and "Jahaan teri ye nazar hai". The musical ended with the foot-tapping "Eena meena deeka", and left the audience cheering, whistling, twisting and asking for more! What was missing was the evergreen number "Main hoon jhoom jhoom jhoom jhoom Jhumroo", but that was compensated by "Jhumroo", an original title track for the musical. What's a winner in the show is the spirit of Kishore Kumar. It's not just a key character in the show, but forms the musical's soul as well. Viewers get a taste of Kishore da with the "Baangdu" and "Gadhau" intact, and with the 19 tracks that have been creatively packed into the two-and-a-half hour long show, made in a "tight" budget of Rs.100 million with over 100 artists. "Tight" because the first musical, "Zangoora: The Gypsy Prince" cost Rs.25 million by the Great Indian Nautanki Company, a joint venture between Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Apra Group. Nevertheless, the grandeur, costumes, set up, overall look and entertainment hasn't been compromised on one bit. With choreography by Ashley Lobo and Pankaj Guglani, dialogues by Darshan Jariwalla, music direction by Raju Singh, sets by Omung Kumar, costumes by Manish Arora, hair and make-up by Ambika Pillai and direction by Vikranth Pawar, the show boasts of best creative names. What made "Jhumroo" stand out from "Zangoora: The Gypsy Prince" was the increase in audience interaction. "Jhumroo" is a treat for those who have grown up on Kishore da's music and a great medium for the youngsters to experience the magic of his melodies. But most of all, it will be a wonderful window of the colour, dance, music and drama that Bollywood stands for, to international visitors. "We couldn't have gone wrong with Kishore Kumar," said Wizcraft director Viraf Sarkari before the media preview of the show went on floors Thursday afternoon. Well, the show proved they didn't! ____________ Music forms a part of me again It gives Shape to my faceless Expressions...To my Thoughts. {Alochana}
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