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.
JEE BHARKE DEKH LOON
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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जी भर के देख लूँ मैं तुम्हे
जी भर के देख लूँ मैं तुम्हे
जुल्फे इधर कर लो
सारा जहां है उधर
तुम नज़र जिधर कर लो
जी भर के देख लूँ मैं तुम्हे
बदलेगी राग बहार के
महक उठी फ़िज़ाए भी
ज़ुल्फ़ तेरी संवार के
अपनी हया की शोख़िया
अब तो इधर कर लो
सारा जहां है उधर
तुम नज़र जिधर कर लो
जी भर के देख लूँ मैं तुम्हे
हे हे हो हो
भीगे लिबास में बदन
लगता है जैसे गुलाब हो
शीशे की पालकी में कोई
जैसे भरी शराब हो
बाहे में बाहें डाल
कर दिल पे असर कर लो
सारा जहां है उधर
तुम नज़र जिधर कर लो
जी भर के देख लूँ मैं तुम्हे
The lyrics of the song "Jee Bharke Dekh Loon" by Kishore Kumar convey a sense of admiration and desire for the beloved. The singer expresses their longing to see the person they love to their heart's content. The opening lines, "Ji bhar ke dekh loon main tumhe, zulfein idhar kar lo" suggest the singer's desire to see the beloved with their hair falling in a certain way, indicating a sense of fascination and joy in their presence. The line "Sara jahan hai udhar, tum nazar jidhar kar lo" signifies that the singer wants the beloved to look towards them and acknowledges that the whole world is present for them in that direction.
The subsequent lines describe the transformative effect the beloved has on the singer's world. The phrase "Surkhi tere rukhsar pe, badlegi raag bahaar ke" implies that the color of spring will change on the beloved's cheeks, symbolizing the beauty and happiness they bring. The following line, "Mahak uthi fizaye bhi, zulf teri sanwar ke" describes how the beloved's hair's fragrance enhances the atmosphere. The phrase "Apni haya ki shoqhiyan, ab to idhar kar lo" further emphasizes the singer's longing, urging the beloved to express their coquettishness towards them.
The final verse portrays the beloved's enchanting appearance. The lines "Bhege libaas mein badan, lagta hai jaise gulab ho" compares the beloved's wet clothes to a blooming rose, highlighting their captivating charm. The phrase "Sheeshe ki palki mein koi, jaise bharayi sharab ho" compares the beloved's presence in a glass palanquin to being filled with intoxicating wine, symbolizing their allure. The singer urges the beloved to hold them in their arms to leave a lasting impression on their heart.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jee Bharke Dekh Loon" express the singer's passionate desire to see the beloved to their heart's content and revel in their beauty and presence.
Line by Line Meaning
हो हे हे हो हो
The song starts with a joyful and enthusiastic expression, indicating the singer's excitement and eagerness.
जी भर के देख लूँ मैं तुम्हे
I want to see you to my heart's content, with complete satisfaction and without any limitations.
जुल्फे इधर कर लो
Please bring your beautiful hair towards me, turn it in my direction.
सारा जहां है उधर
The entire world is there, in that direction where you should set your gaze.
तुम नज़र जिधर कर लो
Look in the direction where I am, fix your eyes on me.
सुर्खी तेरे रुक्सार पे
The news of your presence can be seen on your blushing face, as if your face is revealing a beautiful secret.
बदलेगी राग बहार के
The melody of spring will change, indicating a positive transformation in the atmosphere due to your presence.
महक उठी फ़िज़ाए भी
Even the fragrances in the air have become more captivating and enchanting.
ज़ुल्फ तेरी संवार के
Your hair is well-groomed, enhancing your beauty and elegance.
अपनी हया की शोख़िया
The playfulness of your shyness, which defines your modesty and charm.
अब तो इधर कर लो
Now, turn towards me, direct your attention towards me.
भीगे लिबास में बदन
Your body in wet attire, making you look as beautiful as a fresh rose.
लगता है जैसे गुलाब हो
You appear as delicate and fragrant as a blooming rose.
शीशे की पालकी में कोई
As if someone, as precious as a filled glass, is present in the palanquin (carried by four people).
जैसे भरी शराब हो
As if the palanquin is filled with intoxicating liquor, representing the allure of your presence.
बाहे में बाहें डाल
Embrace me, wrap your arms around me.
कर दिल पे असर कर लो
Cast your magical spell on my heart, make a lasting impact on my emotions.
सारा जहां है उधर
The entire world is there, in that direction where you should set your gaze.
तुम नज़र जिधर कर लो
Look in the direction where I am, fix your eyes on me.
जी भर के देख लूँ मैं तुम्हे
I want to see you to my heart's content, with complete satisfaction and without any limitations.
हे हे हो हो
The song ends with the same joyful and enthusiastic expression, indicating the continued excitement and eagerness of the singer.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: USHA KHANNA, VARMA MALIK
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Raj Vardhan Singh
Magical Kishore da again with a superlative performance for an unknown type film. The tune by Usha Khanna is great too. I don't know who has penned the excellent lyrics. Amazing how I missed this wonderful song for such a long time. The specialty of Kishore da was that he could create magic even in ordinary songs, what to say of this great number.Hats off to Kishore da, Usha Khanna and the lyricist whom I sadly don't know.I feel sad this number could not become a great hit.
Ram Bhargav
Beautiful song
vansh sharma
I love this song. Raj Vardhan Singh ji the song writer is Verma Malik. appreciable song
Desha Avtar
Magical Kishoreda,amomg the best ever.Only Kishoreda could sing like this,becoming the song.Others sound like having problem with singing ya to galaa kharaab hay.
Jab javaan javaani ke liye gaataa hay to ise taraf bhi gaanaa chahiye naa ki budhaa yaa bimaar ki taraf.
Mahaa gaayak Kishoreda ki chamatkaari.
sapan100 babu
Superb song
Maidayal Nagar
The great Kishor Kumar.
pratap raut
Sweet melodious song .(Nepal)
GANGOS. GANGULY
GuruJi ka gana sunteyi dil thanda . Jai ganey ka VogobanJi 🙏🙏🙏
Jagdish Parmar
Jee bhar ke dehk loh me thme juhlfe eedar karlo sara jaha he
Keesur Kumar love love songs ♥💛💙💜💚💘
Rana bhowmick
A great song wasted on a non performer Dheeraj Kumar.