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.
Manzilen Apni Jagah Hain
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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Kashtiya Saahil Pe Aksar Doobati Hai Pyaar Ki
Manzile Apni Jagah Hai Raaste Apni Jagah (2)
Jab Kadam Hi Saath Naa De To Musaafir Kyaa Kare
Yoon To Hai Humdard Bhi Aur Humsafar Bhi Hai Meraa (2)
Badh Ke Koyi Haath Naa De Dil Bhalaa Fir Kyaa Kare
Manzile Apni Jagah Hai Raaste Apni Jagah
Doobne Waale Ko Tinke Kaa Sahaaraa Hi Bahot
Dil Bahal Jaaye Fakat Itnaa Ishaaraa Hi Bahot
Itne Par Bhi Aasmaan Waalaa Giraa De Bijaliyaan
Koi Batlaa De Zaraa Yeh Doobtaa Fir Kyaa Kare
Manzile Apni Jagah Hai Raaste Apni Jagah
Pyaar Karnaa Jurm Hai To Jurm Hum Se Ho Gayaa
Qaabil-E-Maafi Huaa Karty Nahin Aise Gunaah
Sangdil Hai Ye Jahaa'n Aur Sangdil Meraa Sanam
Kyaa Kare Josh-E-Junoo'n Aur Hauslaa phir Kyaa Kare
Manzile'n Apni Jagah Hen Raasty Apni Jagah
Jab Qadam Hi Saath Naa De To Musaafir Kyaa Kare
Yoon To Hai Humdard Bhi Aur Humsafar Bhi Hai Meraa
Badh Ke Koyi Haath Naa De Dil Bhalaa Fir Kyaa Kare,...
The lyrics of "Manzilen Apni Jagah Hain" by Kishore Kumar describes the journey of life as a traveler who is traversing through the roads of life where each step of his is an independent act. There are stops along the way called "manzilen" which translates to goals or destinations. While some goals are easily attained, others require more effort, often leading to fatigue and difficulty.
The chorus of the song “Manzile apni jagah hain, Raste apni jagah" means that destinations are fixed and so are paths. The song seems to suggest that even if one does not have a companion on this journey of life, one needs to keep moving forward. The journey is important, and it should not stop because of any difficulty or obstacle. The song further illustrates that in the journey of life, one should not hope for too much help, and must rely on oneself.
The song's lyrics are a reminder that while there may be difficulties, an individual must continue to move forward with self-reliance and not lose hope. The song proves to be a great inspiration to stay motivated during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Manzilo Pe Aa Ke Lootate Hai Dilon Ke Caaravaan
The caravans of hearts come here to loot the destinations.
Kashtiya Saahil Pe Aksar Doobati Hai Pyaar Ki
Often, the boats of love sink on the shores.
Manzile Apni Jagah Hai Raaste Apni Jagah (2)
Destinations have their own place, as do the paths leading to them.
Jab Kadam Hi Saath Naa De To Musaafir Kyaa Kare
What can a traveler do if their footsteps don't follow them?
Yoon To Hai Humdard Bhi Aur Humsafar Bhi Hai Meraa (2)
I am both a friend and a companion.
Badh Ke Koyi Haath Naa De Dil Bhalaa Fir Kyaa Kare
If no one extends a helping hand, what can one do with their heart?
Doobne Waale Ko Tinke Kaa Sahaaraa Hi Bahot
For someone who is drowning, even a straw is a lifeline.
Dil Bahal Jaaye Fakat Itnaa Ishaaraa Hi Bahot
Only a signal is necessary for the heart to be comforted.
Itne Par Bhi Aasmaan Waalaa Giraa De Bijaliyaan
Even though it's enough, the sky sends lightning bolts down.
Koi Batlaa De Zaraa Yeh Doobtaa Fir Kyaa Kare
Can someone please tell me what a sinking person should do?
Pyaar Karnaa Jurm Hai To Jurm Hum Se Ho Gayaa
If loving is a crime, then we have committed it.
Qaabil-E-Maafi Huaa Karty Nahin Aise Gunaah
Such sins are unforgivable.
Sangdil Hai Ye Jahaa'n Aur Sangdil Meraa Sanam
This world is heartless, and so is my lover.
Kyaa Kare Josh-E-Junoo'n Aur Hauslaa phir Kyaa Kare
What can one do with passion and courage?
Manzile'n Apni Jagah Hen Raasty Apni Jagah
Destinations have their place, and paths have theirs.
Jab Qadam Hi Saath Naa De To Musaafir Kyaa Kare
What can a traveler do if their footsteps don't follow them?
Yoon To Hai Humdard Bhi Aur Humsafar Bhi Hai Meraa
I am both a friend and a companion.
Badh Ke Koyi Haath Naa De Dil Bhalaa Fir Kyaa Kare,
If no one extends a helping hand, what can one do with their heart?
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rajibmukherjee4736
100 SINGER EK TARAF ===KISHORE DA EK TARAF 🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐 (VOICE OF GOD)🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐
@TheJoydish
Dada will continue to rule for years to come
@cutemoments3979
Biased bangla people but kishore was great but you people moron
@bhaktcharitrakatha3853
Pehle Rafi uske baad kishore
@pankajpodutwar6435
ये गाना कभी भी सूनो भाई जिंदगी समझ आती है किशोर कुमार वापस आवो ❤❤❤❤
@milindmahida1884
Sher ki dahad hai Kishore da ka awaz
@shitalnathan1884
This Song Was "SUPERHIT" 👍😘🌟
@shaanykhan5554
my favorite actor Amitabh bachan and singer Kishore Kumar
@LokiSRKian01
Gaddari korbe 😂
@israrKhan-os6hd
Kishor kumar ki awaz dil ko chu jati h