Abhas Kumar Ganguly was born in Khandwa, now in Madhya Pradesh, to Kunjilal Ganguly, a Brahmin lawyer by profession, and Gouri Devi, both of whom came from wealthy landowning families. Kishore was the youngest in the Ganguly family, preceded by Ashok, Sati, & Anoop. While Kishore was still a child, his brother Ashok became a Bollywood actor. Later, Anoop also ventured into cinema with Ashok's help. Post Ashok Kumar's stardom, the Ganguly family shifted base to Mumbai. This was also the time when Abhas Kumar Ganguly changed his name to Kishore Kumar. His first venture into the big cinema career was as a chorus singer in the film "Bombay Talkies". His first film as an actor was in the film called "Shikari" which was released in the year 1946, wherein Ashok Kumar was the lead hero. In 1948, Kishore Kumar got a chance to sing the song "Marne Ki Duayen Kyon Mangu" for the film "Ziddi". After this, he got many other assignments, but he was not very serious about a film career. Although his films flopped initially, he achieved success as a comic hero with movies like "New Delhi", "Half Ticket" and "Padosan". All the praise and honor for his acting skills was still not the platform for his successful throne. He achieved his varied and unrivalled fame only after he was recognized as an established singer. Spending time with his brothers, Kishore became interested in films and music. He became a fan of singer-actor K. L. Saigal—whom he considered his vocal guru—and tried to emulate his singing style.The popular music director Sachin Dev Burman, who was impressed by his singing skills, advised him not to copy Saigal but develop and condense his own style. Kishore kept this advice in mind and eventually developed his own style of singing, prominently featuring the yodelling that he had heard on some records bought by his brother Anoop. In the Bollywood music circles, yodelling became Kishore's trademark.
With time, music directors started recognizing the potential of Kishore Kumar and he became one of the leading singers in the Indian film industry. The 1960s was a lean patch in Kumar's career graph. Most of his films bombed at the box office. However, in 1969 the tables turned once again, as R. D. Burman took over the recording initiatives after S. D. Burman fell ill for the film "Aradhana". R. D. Burman deployed Kishore Kumar to sing the songs "Mere Sapno Ki Rani" and "Roop Tera Mastana", both of which gained instant recognition and success at the box-office. Kishore Kumar also won his first Filmfare award for the song "Roop Tera Mastana". During the 1970s and 1980s, he sang for Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Dev Anand, Shashi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff.
With R. D. Burman, Kishore delivered great hits "O Maanjhi Re" from Khushboo, "Yeh Shaam Mastaani" and "Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai" from Kati Patang (1971), "Kuchh To Log Kahenge" from Amar Prem (1972), "Raat Kali Ek Khwab Mein Aayi" from Buddha Mil Gaya (1971), "Musafir Hoon Yaaron" from Parichay (1972), "Diye Jalte Hain" from Namak Haraam (1973), "Meri Bheegi Bheegi Si" from Anamika (1973), "Zindagi Ke Safar Mein" from Aap Ki Kasam (1974), "Agar Tum Na Hote", "Humein Tum Se Pyaar Kitna" from Kudrat, "Mere Naina Saawan Bhadon" from Mehbooba, and "Chingari Koi Bhadke" (Amar Prem), "Jab Bhi Koi Kangana" from Shaukeen. Apart from the Burmans, Kishore Kumar worked with other music directors such as Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Rajesh Roshan, Sapan Chakravarty, and Bappi Lahiri.
His low-profile marriages to some of the most popular and attractive Bollywood actresses (Madhubala, Yogeeta Bali, Leena Chandavarkar) raised eyebrows, but added to his witty, eccentric persona although close friends and colleagues remember him as being reticent and sentimental.
During the Indian Emergency in 1975-77, Kishore refused to sing for Indira Gandhi's 'Emergency Propaganda'. In retaliation, she banned his songs on all national media. When Amitabh Bachchan refused to do a guest appearance in a film produced by him, Kishore stopped singing for the actor, which affected the latter's future film endeavours immensely. By the late 1980s, Kishore had grown tired of the type of songs he was singing and decided to retire from the industry. Later in the 1970s and early 1980s, Kishore Kumar produced and directed movies such as "Badhti Ka Naam Daadhi" (1978), "Zindagi" (1981) and "Door Wadiyon Mein Kahin" (1980). His last appearance as an actor was in "Door Wadiyon Mein Kahin". In the mid-1980s, Kishore Kumar sang for Anil Kapoor in Kapoor's debut film as a leading man, "Woh Saat Din" and also recorded "Mr. India". He sang a duet with Alka Yagnik, "Tumse Badhkar Duniya Mein Na Dekha" for "Kaamchor". He also recorded some songs for the film "Saagar" with R. D. Burman.
On October 13th 1987, co-incidentally also the birthday of his elder brother Ashok Kumar, Kishore suffered a heart attack and breathed his last. His untimely and unexpected death shocked the entire nation. He left behind a rich vocal and visual legacy and millions of fans who still prefer his rich-coffee baritones over present-day playback singers.
C.A.T Cat Mane Billi
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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अर्रे दिल है तेरे पंजे में तो क्या हुआ
M a d mad mad माने पागल b o y boy, boy माने लड़का
अर्रे मतलब इसका तुम कहो तो क्या हुआ
C a t cat, cat माने बिल्ली r a t rat, rat माने चूहा
अर्रे दिल है तेरे पंजे में तो क्या हुआ
M a d mad mad माने पागल b o y boy boy माने लड़का
अर्रे मतलब इसका तुम कहो तो क्या हुआ
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अरी बाँवरी तू बनजा मेरी, ज़रा सुन मैं क्या केहता हूँ
ज़रा देख इधर तुझे है खबर, तू है कौन और मैं क्या हूँ
अरी बाँवरी तू बनजा मेरी, ज़रा सुन मैं क्या केहता हूँ
ज़रा देख इधर तुझे है खबर, तू है कौन और मैं क्या हूँ
g o a t goat goat माने बकरी l i o n lion lion माने शेर
अर्रे दिल है तेरे पंजे में तो क्या हुआ
M a d mad mad माने पागल b o y boy boy माने लड़का
अर्रे मतलब इसका तुम कहो तो क्या हुआ
लगे ताकने कभी आपने, शीशा लेके मूँह देखा भी
तुम्ही इक नहीं जहाँ में हसीन, ना होगा कोई हम सा भी
लगे ताकने कभी आपने, शीशा लेके मूँह देखा भी
तुम्ही इक नहीं जहाँ में हसीन, ना होगा कोई हम सा भी
N o s e nose, nose माने नाक c r o w crow, crow माने कौवा
अर्रे मतलब इसका तुम कहो तो क्या हुआ
हूँ हुनहूँ c a t cat, cat माने म्याव r a t rat, rat माने चू
अर्रे दिल है तेरे पंजे में तो क्या हुआ
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मिला ले नज़र ओ जान-ए-जिगर, तेरा क्या करेगी दुनिया
जहाँ से डरो ये सोचा करो, हमें क्या कहेगी दुनिया
अर्रे मिला ले नज़र ओ जान-ए-जिगर, तेरा क्या करेगी दुनिया
जहाँ से डरो ये सोचा करो, हमें क्या कहेगी दुनिया
B a d bad, bad माने बुरा,b u t but, but माने लेकिन
अर्रे दिल है तेरे पंजे में तो क्या हुआ
M a d mad mad माने पागल b o y boy, boy माने लड़का
अर्रे मतलब इसका तुम कहो तो क्या हुआ
"C.A.T Cat Mane Billi" is a playful, nonsensical song that seems to be celebrating the joy of childhood and the joy of animal sounds. The song consists of a series of short verses that link together a variety of animal names, including cats, rats, mad boys, goats, lions, crows, and noses. There is no storyline per se, but the song seems to be a lighthearted exploration of different animal sounds and their corresponding meanings.
The refrain of the song repeats the phrase "arre dil hai tere panje mein to kya hua," which translates loosely to "so what if my heart is in your claws." This could be interpreted as a playful reference to the idea of being "caught" by another person or animal, or it could simply be a fun pun that emphasizes the overall silliness of the song.
Overall, "C.A.T Cat Mane Billi" is a charming and whimsical song that doesn't take itself too seriously. It celebrates the joy of playful expression and encourages listeners to embrace their inner child.
Line by Line Meaning
C a t cat cat माने बिल्ली r a t rat rat माने चूहा
The singer is referring to a cat and a rat, respectively.
अर्रे दिल है तेरे पंजे में तो क्या हुआ
The singer is humorously asking the cat and the rat if they have any power over his heart.
M a d mad mad माने पागल b o y boy, boy माने लड़का
The singer is referring to a crazy boy.
अर्रे मतलब इसका तुम कहो तो क्या हुआ
The singer is asking if anyone thinks this boy's craziness has any real significance or meaning.
C a t cat, cat माने बिल्ली r a t rat, rat माने चूहा
The singer is again referring to a cat and a rat.
M a d mad mad माने पागल b o y boy boy माने लड़का
The singer is again referring to the crazy boy.
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This line has no real meaning; it is just a vocalization.
अरी बाँवरी तू बनजा मेरी, ज़रा सुन मैं क्या केहता हूँ
The singer is asking a girl to listen to what he has to say and become his lover.
ज़रा देख इधर तुझे है खबर, तू है कौन और मैं क्या हूँ
The singer is asking the girl if she recognizes him, and who she is herself.
g o a t goat goat माने बकरी l i o n lion lion माने शेर
The singer is now referring to a goat and a lion, respectively.
लगे ताकने कभी आपने, शीशा लेके मूँह देखा भी
The singer challenges anyone to look in the mirror and not catch themselves staring.
तुम्ही इक नहीं जहाँ में हसीन, ना होगा कोई हम सा भी
The singer says that the girl is unique and there will never be anyone else like them either.
N o s e nose, nose माने नाक c r o w crow, crow माने कौवा
The singer is now referring to a nose and a crow, respectively.
हूँ हुनहूँ c a t cat, cat माने म्याव r a t rat, rat माने चू
The singer is saying he is nothing but a cat or rat-like figure.
आ आ आ आआ आ आ आ
Again, just vocalizations.
मिला ले नज़र ओ जान-ए-जिगर, तेरा क्या करेगी दुनिया
The singer asks his love interest to make eye contact with him, implying that he does not care about the opinions of others.
जहाँ से डरो ये सोचा करो, हमें क्या कहेगी दुनिया
The singer tells his lover not to fear what others may think of them being together.
अर्रे मिला ले नज़र ओ जान-ए-जिगर, तेरा क्या करेगी दुनिया
The singer repeats his request for his love interest to look at him, implying that their love is the only important thing in the world.
B a d bad, bad माने बुरा,b u t but, but माने लेकिन
The singer acknowledges that there are negative aspects to life but implies that they can be overlooked.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MAJROOH, RAVI
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C a t cat cat maane billi R a t rat rat maane chuhaa
Arrey dil hai tere Panje mein to kya huaa
m a d mad mad Maane paagal b o y boy Boy maane ladka
Arrey matlab is ka Tum kaho to kya huaa. 2
Aaa aaa aaa aa.
Ari baanvri tu ban Jaa meri zaraa sun Main kya kahtaa hun
Zaraa dekh idhar tujhe Hai khabar tu hai kaun Aur main kya hun 2
G o a t goat goat Maane bakri l i o n Lion lion maane sher
Arrey dil hai tere panje Mein to kya huaa
M a d mad mad maane Paagal b o y boy Boy maane ladka
Arrey matlab is ka tum Kaho to kya huaa
Lage taakne kabhi aapne Shishaa leke munh dekhaa bhi
Tumhi ik nahin jahaan mein Hasin na hogaa koi ham saa bhi. 2
N o s e nose nose maane naak C r o w crow crow maane kauvaa
Arrey matlab is ka tum Kaho to kya huaa
Cat cat maane billi r a t Rat rat maane chuhaa
Arrey dil hai tere. Panje mein to kya huaa
Milaa le nazar o jaan-e-jigar Teraa kya karegi duniyaa
Jahaan se daro ye sochaa karo Hamen kya kahegi duniyaa.. Arrey ..2
B a d bad bad maane buraa B u t but but maane lekin
Arrey dil hai tere. Panje mein to kya huaa
M a d mad mad maane Paagal b o y boy boy maane Ladka arrey matlab is ka tum Kaho to kya huaa.
Sharmini Satgunam !
@BidhansMusic
Genius ek Hi Hai....Woh Hai Kishore Kumar.... Guru Dev.... Bharat Ratna Milna Chahiye...inko
@SuperfastexpressMadhuja
है ना? प्रार्थना किजिए सम्राट कुमार गांगुली के लिए।
@TAPANCHAKRABORTY-dh5ym
He is already bishwa ratna, who bestowned the title of world, then what's the necessity of India there.....
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@sudhirkesavan3482
Kishore Kumar had multiple talents in singing and acting, whether it's comedy or serious role. ONE MAN ARMY.
@nitinvermarajput5958
किशोर कुमार, किशोर कुमार थे.....दूसरा कोई उनकी कला तक नही पहुंचा
@abidhossain2023
Lol.. Rafi saab was Superior to him..
@nitinvermarajput5958
@@abidhossain2023 मेरा मानना है। और मैने मेरे तौर पर ये कमेंट किया। आपका मानना वैसा है तो उसका स्वागत है मगर ये lol का प्रयोग यहां ना करें दोस्त
@Asifkhan-hh2vq
"किशोर" मतलब उसके आगे कुछ भी नहीं
Luv u dada
@ranjitkarunakar6607
Spontaneity! That's our guru Kishore Kumar Ganguly.
@ralphsmithison4098
No one before him and no one after him! One and only Kishore Kumar!