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.
Dukhi Man Mere
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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jahan Nahin Chaina Wahan Nahin Rehna
Dard Hamaara Koi Na Jaane
apni Garaj Ke Sab Hain Deewane
kiske Aage Rona Royen
des Paraaya Log Begaane
dukhi Man Mere...
Laakh Yahan Jholi Phailale
kuchh Nahin Denge Is Jag Wale
pathhar Ke Dil Mom Na Honge
chahe Jitna Neer Bahaale
dukhi Man Mere...
Apne Liye Kab Hain Yeh Mele
hum Hain Har Ek Mele Mein Akele
kya Paaega Is Mein Rehkar
jo Duniya Jeevan Se Khele
dukhi Man Mere...
The song "Dukhi Man Mere" by Kishore Kumar is a beautiful representation of the feelings of someone who is going through a tough time, both emotionally and mentally. The singer pleads with someone to listen to him and understand the pain he is going through. He says that wherever he goes, he does not find any peace, highlighting the severity of the situation. He emphasizes that only he knows the depth of his sorrow, and others may sympathize with him, but they cannot understand the extent of his pain.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of feeling lonely and isolated, surrounded by people who are indifferent to his pain. The singer is aware that he is not the only one in the world who is struggling, but he cannot help his feelings of sadness and desperation. He also mentions the futility of material possessions, stating that the riches of the world cannot ease his pain, nor can they bring happiness. The song is a beautiful representation of the struggles of the human mind and the need for emotional support.
Line by Line Meaning
Dukhi Man Mere Sun Mera Kehna
My sorrowful heart, listen to what I have to say
jahan Nahin Chaina Wahan Nahin Rehna
I cannot stay where there is no peace
Dard Hamaara Koi Na Jaane
No one understands my pain
apni Garaj Ke Sab Hain Deewane
Those who complain the most are the craziest
kiske Aage Rona Royen
Who should I cry in front of?
des Paraaya Log Begaane
In this foreign land, I am a stranger among strangers
Laakh Yahan Jholi Phailale
Even if I spread my arms wide and beg, I will get nothing from this world
kuchh Nahin Denge Is Jag Wale
This world will not give me anything
pathhar Ke Dil Mom Na Honge
Even if I cry rivers, the stone-hearted people will not soften
chahe Jitna Neer Bahaale
No matter how much I cry
Apne Liye Kab Hain Yeh Mele
When are these celebrations for me?
hum Hain Har Ek Mele Mein Akele
I am alone in every celebration
kya Paaega Is Mein Rehkar
What will I really gain by living in this world?
jo Duniya Jeevan Se Khele
Where the world is just playing with our lives
dukhi Man Mere...
My sorrowful heart...
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Same same bai 🖤
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Yes
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Aur mujhe aaj
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Humko bhi
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Mee too
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After samar jafri interview.... Kon kon aya?
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Kishor kumar..ki voice me kya baat thi ...😊😊😊miss you kishor daa
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Old movies old people old and Gold memory can't be forgotten 🎉
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And...and...and Kishoredaa sang sad song even during black and white picture era... to dev sahab... but... but ... but ... fullest credit should go to SD Burmandaa for convincing Kishoredaa to sing this song and wov... what a classic cult sad song was sung by Kishoredaa