Kishore Kumar: 5 popular songs sung by this legendary artist

On  August 4, 1929, one of India's greatest and most influential singers was born. Kishore Kumar was a singer who was capable of performing in any genre of music and still producing a masterpiece. Even to this day, Kishore Kumar's songs are considered to be some of the best songs to have ever been produced by the Indian film industry. Here are a few of his best songs that topped music charts and that are still considered masterpieces to this day.

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Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein

Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein is one of Kishore Kumar's most popular songs that featured in the 1968 romantic comedy Padosan. This beautiful romantic song is sung in a comical setting in the film where Kishore Kumar is trying to help one of his friends impress his neighbour. The song has been covered by several different artists over the years and in several different genres, thanks to its simple yet meaningful lyrics. The composer for the song was R.D Burman. 

Chookar Mere Mann Ko 

Another romantic song by Kishore Kumar, this song was featured in the 1981 movie Yaarana. The lyrics for the song are simple yet melodic and set the romantic tone of the scene. The music director for the song was Rajesh Roshan. Kishore Kumar fans still listen to this song even to this day.

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Chingari Koi Bhadke

Chingari Koi Bhadke was sung by Kishore Kumar for the 1972 film Amar Prem. This song has a mournful yet melodious tune with meaningful and deep lyrics. It is often considered to be one of the best compositions by R.D.Burman by fans of Indian music. The lyrics written by Anand Bakshi were sung by Kishore Kumar, and many believe that his voice made this song one of the best to have ever been produced by Bollywood. 

Aa Chal Ke Tujhe Main Leke Chaloon

This beautiful song was featured in the 1964 movie Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein. Kishore Kumar was not only the singer for Aa Chal Ke Tujhe Main Leke Chaloon​​ but was also the composer and lyricist for this song. Fans feel that this song is evergreen thanks to its simple yet deep lyrics and the soulful music that accompanies the lyrics. The song also carries a beautiful sentiment that everyone can get behind.

Dukhi mann mere

This song is from the 1956 movie Funtoosh​​. From the name itself, one can realize that the song is a sad one that is meant to emotionally impact the listener. It can be said that Kishore Kumar's singing and music succeed at doing so as the song often manages to make the atmosphere melancholic whenever it is played. This song was composed by famed composer S.D. Burman, father of another popular composer R.D. Burman.

Here were just five of Kishore Kumar's best songs. Kishore Kumar was such a great artist that none of his songs can be considered lacklustre. All his songs have a wide fanbase and are covered and remastered to this day. These are many more that can make to this list of songs that managed to captivate the hearts of audiences across India.  

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