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 Dil Na Hota Bechara
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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Kadam Na Hote Aawara
Jo Khubsurat Koyi
Apna Humsafar Hota
Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara
Kadam Na Hote Aawara
Jo Khubsurat Koyi
Apna Humsafar Hota
Hain Bahar Ke
Ham Bhi Aaye Hain
Rahi Banke Pyar Ke
Suna Jabse Jamane Hain
Bahar Ke Ham Bhi Aaye Hain
Rahi Banke Pyar Ke
Koyi Na Koyi Bulayega
Khade Hain Ham Bhi Raaho Me
Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara
Kadam Na Hote Aawara
Jo Khubsurat Koyi
Apna Humsafar Hota
Arey Mana Usako
Nahi Mai Pehchanata
Banda Usaka Pata
Bhi Nahi Jaanata
Mana Usako Nahi
Mai Pehchanata
Banda Usaka Pata
Bhi Nahi Jaanata
Milana Likha Hain Toh
Aayega Khade Hain
Ham Bhi Raaho Me
Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara
Kadam Na Hote Aawara
Jo Khubsurat Koyi
Apna Humsafar Hota
Usaki Dhun Me
Padega Dukh Jhelana
Sikha Ham Ne Bhi
Pattharo Se Khelana
Usaki Dhun Me
Padega Dukh Jhelana
Sikha Ham Ne Bhi
Pattharo Se Khelana
Surat Kabhi Toh
Dikhayega Pade
Hain Ham Bhi Raaho Me
Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara
Kadam Na Hote Aawara
Jo Khubsurat Koyi
Apna Humsafar Hota
Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara
Kadam Na Hote Aawara
Jo Khubsurat Koyi
Apna Humsafar Hota
The song Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara by Kishore Kumar is a beautiful composition that blends melancholic words with soulful music. The song talks about the longing for a partner, a love that can console and make the journey of life worthwhile. The singer expresses how life would be so much better if there was someone special to share it with. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and emptiness that can be felt by anyone who has ever experienced loneliness. The song is a perfect representation of the human desire for companionship and love.
The beginning of the song talks about how life would be different if there was a significant other - there would be no aimless wandering and the heart would not feel helpless. The lyrics convey how beautiful life can be when there is someone to share it with. The lines "Jo khubsurat koi apna humsafar hota" convey the desire to find a beautiful comrade to spend life with. The song then talks about the journey of life and how different it can be when there is someone to lean on. The lyrics convey that despite all the struggles and hardships, the hope to find the special someone remains. The lines "Koyi na koyi bulayega, khade hain hum bhi raaho me" convey the belief that destiny will bring the two lovers together.
The song then talks about the pain that comes with love. The lines "Uski dhun me padega dukh jhelana, sikha humne bhi pattharo se khelana" convey the idea that the path of love is not always easy, and there is bound to be heartbreak and tears. The song ends on a note of hope, that someday the beloved will appear and the journey of life will be complete.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara
This heart wouldn't be helpless
Kadam Na Hote Aawara
Feet wouldn't wander aimlessly
Jo Khubsurat Koyi
If there was someone beautiful
Apna Humsafar Hota
Who would be my companion
Suna Jabse Jamane
Since the time I've heard
Hain Bahar Ke
Of the spring season
Ham Bhi Aaye Hain
I've also come
Rahi Banke Pyar Ke
As a lover, wandering
Koyi Na Koyi Bulayega
Someone will definitely call
Khade Hain Ham Bhi Raaho Me
I'm standing in the path
Arey Mana Usako
Although I admit
Nahi Mai Pehchanata
I don't recognize them
Banda Usaka Pata
I don't even know who they are
Bhi Nahi Jaanata
But if it's written to meet them
Milana Likha Hain Toh
I'll also be standing in the path
Usaki Dhun Me
If I'm under their influence
Padega Dukh Jhelana
I'll have to endure the pain
Sikha Ham Ne Bhi
I've also learned
Pattharo Se Khelana
To play with stones
Surat Kabhi Toh
Eventually, their face
Dikhayega Pade
Will have to be shown
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jpchauhan-3638
What a pleasant song sung in sweet voice by legend Kishorkumar ! Since today it is as it was charming
@deepaksinghal4221
Superb singing by kishore da...@
Matchless and unique
@vellagovender841
One f my favrt just love it wish i can sing like u Music is my life very well sung radio hindvani D j pravesh shanker played this song. Last night on the radio South africa
@bibhaskantisinha85
What a manly voice. Even after about 4 decades, his voice is still lively. It's unparallel. We missed him too early
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@N.Mangal
ये दिल ना होता बेचारा . अद्भुत कृति किशोर कुमार, एसडी बर्मन.. मजरूह सुल्तानपुरी, देव आनंद
@yeshwantmaske3711
Har Dil Ajij Masti bhara shararati 🎵 ❤🎉
@tejenderrana4601
No can beat the anyone the fress nd powerfull voice of kishor daa 💖
@astarkove3636
Legendry kishore kumar ❤❤