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.
Nakhrewali
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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नखरेवाली
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नखरेवाली देखने में देख लो है कैसी भोली भाली
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अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
मन की काली
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वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में
नखरेवाली
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नखरेवाली
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नखरेवाली देखने में देख लो है कैसी भोली भाली
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अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
मन की काली
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वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में
डिडली ऐइ डोड्लू ओऊ डिडली ऐइ (ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ)
डिडली ऐइ डोड्लू ओऊ डिडली ऐइ(ला ला ला ला ला ला)
बेरहम बेवफ़ा
अपना कुछ अता पता बता तो दे
ओ बेरहम
बेकली हो हो
बेकसी ऊं हुंह
कुछ तो कम हो तो फिर से मुस्कुरा तो दे
ओ बेरहम
वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में (ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ)
वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में (ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ)
नखरेवाली
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नखरेवाली
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नखरेवाली देखने में देख लो है कैसी भोली भाली
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अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
मन की काली
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वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में
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डिडली ऐइ डोड्लू ओऊ डिडली ऐइ(ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ)
डिडली ऐइ डोड्लू ओऊ डिडली ऐइ((ला ला ला ला ला ला)
डिडली ऐइ डोड्लू ओऊ डिडली ऐइ((ला ला ला ला ला ला)
The lyrics of the song "Nakhrewali" by Kishore Kumar are a playful and flirtatious description of a whimsical and free-spirited girl. The singer is captivated by her innocence and charm and finds her to be a mysterious and alluring presence. He describes her as naïve and simple-looking, but her actions and the way she plays with his heart with her teasing and unknown ways reveal a hidden mischievousness.
The singer conveys his fascination with the unknown girl who has interwoven her threads into his heart. The repetition of the phrase "Diddly, Aye Doodle, Au Diddly Ai" adds a playful and catchy element to the song. It emphasizes the joy and excitement this girl brings into the singer's life, as well as her ability to effortlessly capture his heart.
The lyrics also express a plea to the heartless and unfaithful love. The singer implores them to reveal something about themselves and to show some compassion or at least smile again. This can be seen as a contrast to the playful and carefree nature of the "Nakhrewali," suggesting that the singer desires a deeper and more sincere connection.
Overall, "Nakhrewali" is a lighthearted and flirtatious song that conveys the singer's infatuation with a captivating and unpredictable girl. It explores the themes of innocence, mischievousness, and the desire for a genuine and heartfelt connection.
Line by Line Meaning
नखरेवाली
O coquette
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Come, come, come, come, come, come, come
नखरेवाली
O coquette
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Come, come, come, come, come, come, come
नखरेवाली देखने में देख लो है कैसी भोली भाली
Look at this coquette, she appears innocent and simple
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Come, come, come, come, come, come, come
अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
These unknown girls tie strings on the heart
अजनबी ये छोरियां दिल पे डालें डोरियां
These unknown girls tie strings on the heart
मन की काली
Bud of the heart
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Come, come, come, come, come, come, come
वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में
She was someone else, who filled the heart through the eyes
डिडली आए डोड्लू आउ डिडली ऐइ
Doodly doo, doodly doo
डिडली आए डोड्लू आउ डिडली ऐइ(ला ला ला ला ला ला)
Doodly doo, doodly doo (la la la la la la)
बेरहम बेवफ़ा अपना कुछ अता पता बता तो दे
Heartless, unfaithful, tell me something about yourself
ओ बेरहम
O heartless one
बेकली ओह हो हो
Restlessness, oh ho ho
बेकसी ऊंह्हु हुंह
Helplessness, uh-huh-huh
कुछ तो कम हो तो फिर से मुस्कुरा तो दे
If something is lacking, then smile again
ओ बेरहम
O heartless one
वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में
She was someone else, who filled the heart through the eyes
वो तो कोई और थी जो आँखों से समा गई दिल में
She was someone else, who filled the heart through the eyes
डिडली आए डोड्लू आउ डिडली ऐइ((ला ला ला ला ला ला)
Doodly doo, doodly doo (la la la la la la)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHAILENDRA, Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dpmamgai5169
This song by Kishore da came in 1956 but after more than 67 yrs, it has a melody, maturity and sounds fresh as if it has been sung just now. 🙏🙏
@vijaypandit1110
Only Mr.Kishorekumar can sing songs like this
@pradipwale3340
Oh to koi aur thi jo ankhon se sama gayi dil mein. Amazing ..... Kishore da only kishor Kumar can sung such types of song
@mohanmukharjee3459
किशोर दा के इस गाने को मैंने अलग-अलग प्लैटफॉर्म पर गाया है और इस गाने पर मुझे दर्शकों से बहुत सराहना मिली ।। थैंक्यू किशोर दा आप मेरे आइडल और सोर्स ऑफ इंस्पीरेशन हैं ।। आपको शत् शत् नमन ।।
@vijaygodaragandhi5762
Best of luck ❤
@AbrarKhan-fk1dz
I heard this Legendary Song in Kapil Sharma Show, when Legendary Cricket player Jimmy Amarnath sings this superb song..!! Really Bollywood needs to understand the original concept of singing..!! #old_is_always_gold
@asmarttraveller9576
Join Bollywood and u teach .
@mrigankapunn2144
Very beautiful evergreen song composed by top class music director shanker jaikishan.
@anilchaudhry5655
Watching first time,,,its 2025,,,1989 me sirf suna tha,,kishore great ha
@PELHAM123
I am hearing this song daily, u can c kishor da yoddling, terrific yoddling superb music by emperor's of muslc Shankar JAIKISHAN, today is 24 th October 2024,DADA I miss u and JAIKISHAN badly