By Hindustan Times
Eighty-three years ago, in this day, the music genius Kishore Kumar Ganguly was born Abhas Kumar Ganguly in Khandwa (a town in Madhya Pradesh). He left behind a musical legacy comprising thousands of hit Bollywood songs. For his sons, Sumit and Amit Kumar, there has been always the pressure of living as much as their famous father’s legacy. Yet, today, they're nowhere at the mainstream Bollywood scene.
Ask Sumit if there’s a way of unaccomplishment, and he says, “Dada (older brother) and that i are donkeys! Baba’s (dad’s) legacy couldn’t be carried ahead how it will need to have been.” He adds, however, with an uncertain sense of optimism, “Life’s not over yet. We’ll take it forward. But right now, don’t question me how.” Last year, Ranbir Kapoor said that a biopic at the veteran would go at the floors sometime in 2012. Is that not off course? “Yes, it is,” says Sumit, recalling that the project was first announced in 2008.
A file photo of Sumit together with his parents Leena and Kishore Kumar.
“It took people 21 years to even recall to mind a biopic on my father. It is going to have come earlier. I FEEL my father deserved more respect within the fraternity than he got. He's to Hindi cinema what Charlie Chaplin is to Hollywood.”
Sumit, now 30, recorded his last Bollywood song in 2008 when he sang his father’s chartbuster, ‘Bachna ae haseeno’, for the Ranbir-starrer of the similar name. He recalls, “When I sang that song, I felt Baba was by my side within the recording studio. I USED TO BE only five when he passed away, so I don’t have many memories of him.” Concerning the Kishore-frenzy that also exists, Sumit remembers when “one of his fans thought I USED TO BE a remix artiste. He called as much as tell my brother that some notorious boy had attempted a nasty remix of Kishoreda’s song.”
(As told to Rachana Dubey)
He is India’s Mozart: Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle remembers friend Kishore Kumar on his 83rd birth anniversary:
Singers like Kishore Kumar are never forgotten. Through their songs, they continue to exist within the memories in their fans. And so they live within the hearts of individuals who’ve worked with them. Kishore was the Indian Mozart who was recognised much more after his death. Hundreds of composers and singers on this industry have passed away, but what number of are truly remembered? A COUPLE OF like him.
I’m sure you’ll agree that Kishore had that special talent, that special khoobi (specialty), which got him appreciation even from generations of music connoisseurs who’ve never seen him singing live. Our industry values people like him only when they bid adieu to the sector. Kishore will need to have been around to peer his fan following swell, with such a lot of youngsters appreciating his songs, such a lot of of them singing his numbers on reality shows and imitating his style.
A few years ago, I had heard from Amit (singer Amit Kumar) that a biopic was being planned on his father Kishore. I plan to assist them portray the person Kishore Kumar was. Being a singer is only one aspect of his personality. He was a livewire within the recording studios many of the time, after we used to record songs together. He always came up with some or the opposite addition which lifted the entire feel of the track. Whenever the biopic goes at the floors, and if the filmmakers want me to play myself within the movie, I’m willing to do it. In the event that they want another person to play me, I’m okay with that besides. Actress acchi honi chahiye!
(As told to Rachana Dubey)
Kishoreda involves life again tonight
Kishore Kumar had a huge body of work, and that included a lot of tunes that never got released. Now, a song that may be believed to be his last composition, can be released in a grand manner at the occasion of his 83rd birth anniversary tonight. It was just a few days ago that Gurgaon-based entertainment venue, Kingdom Of Dreams, bid successfully to procure the rights to the song. They're believed to have placed a bid of R15.6 lakh and at the moment are engaged on incorporating the song into Jhumroo — their musical that includes Kishoreda’s repertoire of film songs. “Along with an inventive team, we're engaged on how the song can also be incorporated within the musical. If required, we can even have the music re-arranged with the assistance of our current team of music directors,” says Viraf Sarkari, director, Kingdom Of Dreams.
Jhumroo, which was launched at the same day last year, already features 19 Bollywood hits by Kishoreda. Aside from the famed composer’s birth anniversary, this may occasionally even be the 100th show of the musical. “The song is a romantic melody and is of an ordinary Bollywood song duration. We will be able to actually have a live concert by singer Ravindra Shinde, who's the voice of Kishoreda within the musical,” informs Sarkari.
(As told to Shweta Mehta)
These are some must-have Kishore Kumar numbers for your music player:
*Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, 1958): You'll be able to imagine the joys the singer had while recording it within the studio.
*Chookar Mere Mann Ko (Yaarana, 1981): This romantic song could make your morning special.
*Raat Kali Ek Khwaab Mein Aayi (Buddha Mil Gaya, 1971): It’s the song you’d hit the rewind button for.
*Phoolon Ke Rang Se (Prem Pujari, 1970): The words, coupled with the singer’s voice will make you hearken to this one every night.
*Jaane Jaan (Jawani Diwani, 1972): Asha Bhosle is likely one of the only singer who could match Kishore’s energy.
*Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (Andaz, 1971): It’s for many who take life because it comes each day.
*Mere Sapnon Ki Rani (Aradhana, 1969): It’s a song every man looking forward to his ladylove would hum.
*Kuch To Log Kahenge/ Chingari Koi Bhadke (Amar Prem, 1972): Play these if you end up lonely.
*Gata Rahe Mera Dil (Guide, 1965)/ Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (Black Mail, 1973): Use these to specific your love.
*Inteha Ho Gayi (Sharabi, 1984): It is going to pep up your mood.
*Om Shanti Om (Karz, 1980): Need to dance? Play this!
