Death Anniversary, sangeet ka safar Options

[surhall]

sangeet ka safar
Remembering playback singer Mukesh on his 32nd death anniversary.


Thirty two years have gone by and hundreds of voices have faded away over the years but one voice remains etched in the minds and hearts of Indians across the world. That voice is of Mukesh, the inimitable king of passion and melody assimilated into one. Unlike other singers of his times who enchanted music lovers with foot tapping songs, Mukesh caught the imagination of his fans by his passion filled sad songs, almost un-paralleled in the film world.
Mukesh was born in a big family of 10 in Delhi on July 22, 1923. After completing his matriculation Mukesh worked for a while as a surveyor and came over to Mumbai to seek a singing career. He had developed interest in singing mainly because of his sister Sundar Pyari and was more influenced by the likes of the legendary K.L. Saigal, K.C. Dey and others. Mukesh did not struggle much to get an opportunity in filmdom as Motilal, a renowned actor identified his soulful voice in a wedding ceremony and gave him a chance. His neat looks and charming face made him an actor too and his first song was rendered for himself in the film “Nirdosh”. Thereafter he acted in several films opposite famous heroines. But by 1956 he decided not to act anymore and concentrated more on his singing career. In his last movie as an actor, “Anurag”, Mukesh composed the music and rendered some soulful songs like “Pal bhar ki pehchan” and “Kise yaad rakhoon” among others.
Though Mukesh’s singing career got a kick start in 1945 with the film “Moorti” starring Motilal, his real stardom got a break with the film “Pehli Nazar”, wherein his song “Dil jalta hai to jal ne do” brought him to the centre stage of Hindi film music. Though glimpses of Saigal were evident in this song, it was intentional, as Mukesh had dreamt of rendering a song in his idol’s voice and style. And it went on to become an all time great.
But music directors like Naushad and Anil Biswas saw to it that Mukesh sang in his own voice which was full of passion and best suited for sorrow and soulful songs. His individualism was brought to the fore by these two veterans, when Mukesh rendered songs like “Gaye Ja Geet Milan ke” in the film “Mela”, “Suhana Safar” from “Madhumati” and others. Mukesh’s passionate and romantic songs in the film “Andaaz” for Dilip Kumar became a turning point for the singer and for the actor Dilip too, as the songs became trend setters for future films of the thespian. “Andaaz” also gave a break to Lata Mangeshkar and she is thankful to Mukesh for having introduced her to Naushad through that movie.
Mukesh’s career got a big boost when he came into contact with Raj Kapoor, and their friendship cannot be explained in a few words. It was as if Mukesh was made for Raj Kapoor and the latter truly considered Mukesh as his soul. Mukesh started singing for the RK banner with the film “Neel Kamal” and from then on started a journey which was memorable not only for the two but for the whole generation of music lovers. “Barsaat”, “Awara”, “Aan”, “Aah”, “Shri 420”, “Anari”, “Mera Nam Joker”, “Chhalia”, “Parvarish”, “Teesri Kasam”. The pair’s saga ended with “Dharam Karam”, in which Mukesh sang his lost song, which was eventually rendered for Raj Kapoor.
Bond with Lata
Mukesh shared a strange bond with Lata Mangeshkar and the two have rendered innumerable duets over four decades. Lata always addressed Mukesh as Bhaiyya (brother) and the recordings of their live concerts abroad are still a treat to listen to. It was Lata Mangeshkar who brought Nitin Mukesh to the film field after Mukesh’s death and nurtured him into a good singer. Though Mukesh is considered a singer made for Raj Kapoor, he was the voice of many a heroe like Manoj Kumar, in films like “Upkar”, “Poorab Aur Paschim”, “Roti Kapda aur Makan”, “Shor”, etc.
Mukesh was known for his gentle behaviour and humility. His favourite music director duo, Kalyanji-Anandji, who worked with the great singer in more than 60 films, remembers him for his simplicity and commitment. He was sincere enough to admit on many occasions that Rafi was a more versatile singer than himself and was never averse to offer his chance to young and upcoming artistes. Though O.P. Nayyar never opted for Mukesh, he was forced to call on him to sing “Chal Akela” in “Sambandh” and that remains one of the best songs of Mukesh to date.
Mukesh died of a cardiac arrest on 27th August 1976 during a concert in the U.S. His voice, made for passion and sorrow, though nasal at times, had a punch and vigour which could disturb as well soothe hearts. Though not versatile, he touched the heart and soul of the listener. His song from the film “Bandini” “O Jaanewaale Ho sake to Laut ke Aana” rings in the ears on his death anniversary as Mukesh is gone, but his voice remains for us to cherish.

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dhall

[gop]

I'm paying tribute to Mukeshji on his 32nd death anniversary. Mukeshji ke gaane sune bina kisi din katte nahin. Woh aawaz pe aisa jaddo hai baar baar sunne ko tarse. His melodies will remain forever in hearts of musc lovers.

gop

This post has been edited by gop: Aug 27 2009, 10:30 AM

[simplefable]

Legends like Mukesh never pass away..they always remain amidst us...
His songs reflected his true nature..simple, contented and down to earth..a true Gentleman ..!

Maine tere liye hi saat rang ke sapne chune,
Sapne, surile sapne,
Kuch hansee ke, kuch gum ke,
Teri ankhon ke saye churaye rasili yaadon ne...

[ketaki shukla]

A small tribute to Mukeshji,


MP3/128

Chhod Gaye Balam Mukesh / Lata M. 03:20


Movie Barsaat
Md. S.J.
Ly. Hasrat J.


Ketaki