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.
Yeh Dard Bhara Afsana
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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My day's work is through
I call my baby and ask her
What shall we do
I mention movies but
She don't seem to dig that
And then she asks me
Why don't I come to her flat
And let the evening pass by
By digging records
Beside a groovy hi-fi
I say yeh, yeh
That's what I say
I say yeh, yeh
My baby loves me
She gets me feeling so fine
Because she loves me,
She makes me know that she's mine
And when she kisses
I feel the fire get hot
She never misses
She gives it all that she's got
And when she asks me
If everyhing is okay
I got my answer
The only thing I can say
I say yeh, yeh
That's what I say
I say yeh, yeh
We'll play a melody
And turn the lights down low
So that I can't see
We gotta do that
We gotta do that
We gotta do that
We gotta do that
And there'll be
No one else alive in all
The world cept you and me
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
Yeh, yeh and a yeh yeh
Pretty baby
I never knew such a thrill
It's hard to tell you
Because I'm trembling still
My pretty baby
I want you all for my own
I think I'm ready
To leave those others alone
No need to ask me
If everything is okay
I got my answer
The only thing I can say
I say yeh, yeh
That's what I say
I say yeh, yeh
That's what I say
We'll play a melody
And turn the lights down low
So that I can't see
We gotta do that
We gotta do that, yeh, yeh
We gotta do that
We gotta do that
And there'll be
No one else alive in all
The world cept you and me
Yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh
Yeh, yeh and a yeh yeh
Pretty baby
I never knew such a thrill
It's hard to tell you
Because I'm trembling still
My pretty baby
I want you all for my own
I think I'm ready
To leave those others alone
No need to ask me
If everything is okay
I got my answer
The only thing I can say
I say yeh, yeh
That's what I say
I say yeh, yeh
That's what I say
I say yeh, yeh
That's what I say
I say yeh, yeh
The lyrics to Kishore Kumar's song Yeh Dard Bhara Afsana are actually not presented in the song. The lyrics provided above are actually the lyrics to a different song titled "Yeh Yeh" by Georgie Fame. The two songs that share very similar titles are in fact completely different in terms of lyrics, melody and style.
Georgie Fame's "Yeh Yeh" was a popular hit in the mid-60s and was covered by many artists of the time. The song was known for its catchy brass hook and upbeat rhythm that made it a dancefloor favourite. The song talks about a man who calls his girlfriend every evening to find out what to do together. She suggests they have some supper and listen to some records on her hi-fi. The man agrees and claims that his girlfriend makes him feel fine and treasured. The song ends with a description of the time they had playing music and dancing together in each other's company.
Aside from its popularity and catchy tune, "Yeh Yeh" was notable for its cultural significance. The song was one of the first pop songs to incorporate African and Latin beats into its rhythm. The song was also one of the first to blend different genres of music, as it contained elements of soul, R&B, jazz and rock and roll. This eclectic fusion of styles made the song popular with different demographics ranging from the mod, soul and be-bop crowds.
Despite being a hit song on its own right, it's easy to see how the song's lyrics could be confused with a song of a different title and language. However, it's important to note that the two songs are vastly different, both in terms of lyrics and style.
Line by Line Meaning
Every evening when all
At the end of each day when my tasks are complete
My day's work is through
My daily responsibilities have been fulfilled
I call my baby and ask her
I contact my significant other and inquire
What shall we do
What activity should we engage in together
I mention movies but
I suggest watching a film but
She don't seem to dig that
She doesn't seem to like that idea
And then she asks me
Then, she inquires of me
Why don't I come to her flat
Why don't I visit her apartment
And have some supper
And share a meal together
And let the evening pass by
And let the night continue without interruption
By digging records
By playing music from vinyl records
Beside a groovy hi-fi
Next to an impressive high-fidelity audio system
I say yeh, yeh
I exclaim in agreement
That's what I say
That's how I feel
My baby loves me
My significant other has strong feelings for me
She gets me feeling so fine
She makes me feel amazing
Because she loves me,
Because she has affection for me
She makes me know that she's mine
She communicates that she is devoted to me
And when she kisses
And when she embraces me with her lips
I feel the fire get hot
I feel a passionate spark ignite
She never misses
She never fails to impress me
She gives it all that she's got
She puts forth all of her effort and energy
And when she asks me
And when she inquires of me
If everyhing is okay
If everything is satisfactory
I got my answer
I know my response
The only thing I can say
My only reply is
We'll play a melody
We'll listen to a harmony of sounds
And turn the lights down low
And dim the room's lighting
So that I can't see
So that my sight is impaired
We gotta do that
We must engage in that action
No one else alive in all
There isn't anyone else living within
The world cept you and me
The entire globe besides us two
Pretty baby
Attractive significant other
I never knew such a thrill
I had never experienced such excitement
It's hard to tell you
It is difficult to communicate
Because I'm trembling still
Because I am still trembling
I want you all for my own
I desire you solely for me
I think I'm ready
I believe I am prepared
To leave those others alone
To avoid being with anyone else
No need to ask me
You don't need to inquire of me
I say yeh, yeh
I exclaim in agreement
Writer(s): SHARMA PYARELAL RAMPRASAD, ANAND BAKSHI, KUDALKAR LAXMIKANT
Contributed by Cooper K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amandabhagan3403
You know how long I looking for this song
@cutesingh5504
Same
@ryan.ff.868
i just shazam it n found it 😂
@seagalsooklall1340
Me too
@user-ho5xi6qq2f
The best of the best, Shammie one, and only 😘🙏❤️
@shaneramnath8161
With out this version of song indian. Culture cannot.move on
@vinsook1111
I looking for this song long time, had this on a cd....one of d best remake....2001/2002...anyone has the full album with all the Kishore song he sang over
@navindraseeram5806
I had it on cd also but years take me to find this song
@vashishmaharaj5172
Same i have a cd with all his songs in it looking for this a while now
@IncognitoNinjah
Who sings the remake?