Famous Songs by Mukesh

Indian music industry has produced several jewels. One of shining names in the glorious list of Hindi playback singers is Mukesh. His unique voice was enough to make an entire generation tune to his songs. He was the leading voice of many top class bollywood actors; foremost among them was showman Raj Kapoor. We are going to give you some of memorable songs sung by Mukesh in his heydays.

• Itna Husn Pe Guroor
• Pyar Ka Ye Mahurat
• Dekh Sakte Nahi
• Hindustan Hamara
• Chaand Si Mehbooba Ho Meri
• Bina Badra Ke Bijuria
• Baharo Ne Kiya
• Ek Hasrat Thi Ke
• Ek Din Bik Jaayega
• E-Dil-E Awara Chal
• Jinhe Hum Bhulana Chahe
• Main Aashique Hu Baharon Ka
• Kisi Ki Muskarahato Pe
• Dost Dost Na Raha
• Jo Pyar Tumne
• Chand Si Mehbooba
• Meri Tamannaoki Taqdir
• Taro Main Sajke
• Kabhi Kabhi
• Chand Ko Kya Maloom
• Zuban Pe Dard Bhari
• Jane Kahan Gaye Woh
• Tauba Ye Matwali
• Koi Jab Tumhara
• Jane Chale Jaate
• Laut Ke Aaja Mere Meet
• Barkha Rani
• Jo Tumko Ho Pasand
• Chal Akela
• Sajnwa Bairi Ho Gaye
• Deewano Se Mat Poocho
• Chand Ki Deewar
• Do Phool Khile
• Dheere Chalo
• Aansoo Bhari Hain
• Aawara Hoon
• Baharoein Ne Mera Chaman Lootkar
• Bhooli Hui Yaadoein
• Bol Radha Bol Sangam Hoga Ke Nahi
• Chod Gaye Baalam
• Duniya Banane Wale
• Haan Deewana Hoon Main
• Hum Us Des Ke Vasi Hain
• Hum Tumse Mohabbat Karke Sanam
• Humne Apna Sab Kuch Khoya
• Jaoon Kahan Bataye Dil
• Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan
• Jhoom Jhoom Ke Nacho Aaj
• Jo Pyar Tune
• Kisi Ki Muskurahaton Pe
• Aa Laut Ke Aaja Mere Meet
• Main Aashiq Hoon
• Mujhko Yaro Maaf Karna
• Mere Toote Hue Dil Se
• Mujhe Tumse Kuch Bhi Na Chahiye
• Mujhko Is Raat Ki Tanhayee Main
• Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo
• Saranga Teri Yaad Mein
• Teri Yaad Dil Se
• Zindagi Khwaab Ha

Famous Film Pairs

In some way Lata Mangeshkar changed the Indian music industry. She not only opened avenues for bright female singers but also helped in making film music more popular. Combing with other great male singers of that era, few decades from 1950s produced great music. Music composers were also ibstrumental in bringing out best music from these talented singers. S D Burman, Kalyanji-Anandji, Laxmikanth-Pyarelal, O P Naiyaar, Naushad etc produced melodious tunes. One interesting incidence was pairing of a particular singer with one actor. For example, Mukesh was always summoned for singing songs for Raj Kapoor. This combination gave us numerous hits that are still hummed today.

Who can forget, Dost dost na raha, Sajan re jhooth mat bolo, Jaane kaha gaye wo din, Mera joota hai japani and other such songs that sent public repeating those songs for many years. Mohammad Rafi sang numerous hit songs for Dev Anand and Rajendra Kumar (also known as Jubilee kumar). Baharo Phool mat barsao, Kim era prem patra padh ke and several other songs became a part of legend. One of the most famous combinations was Rajesh Khanna and Kishore kumar. This pair ruled the roost for almost 1-2 decades. They gave us songs like, Ye jo mohabbat hai, Roop tera mastana, Pyar deewana hota hai, Kabhi bekasai ne maara etc. Kishore kuamr also sang several hit songs for Dev Anand and Amitabh bachchan.

R D Burman completely changed the way Hindi music was played. He brought elements of pop, rock, cabaret and usage of new instruments. His music and innovative tunes was a turning point in Hindi music industry. We will know more about him in coming articles.