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.
Zaroorat Hai Zaroorat Hai
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
एक श्रीमती की कलावती की, सेवा करे जो पति की
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
एक श्रीमती की कलावती की, सेवा करे जो पति की
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
हसीं हज़ारों भी हों खड़े मगर उसी पर नज़र पड़े
हसीं हज़ारों भी हों खड़े मगर उसी पर नज़र पड़े
हो ज़ुल्फ़ गालों पे खेलती के जैसे दिन रात से लड़े
हो हो हो हो
अदाओं में बहार हो निगाहों पे खुमार हो
क़ुबूल मेरा प्यार हो तो क्या बात है
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
एक श्रीमती की कलावती की, सेवा करे जो पति की
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
झटक के गेसू जहाँ चले तो साथ में आसमाँ चले
झटक के गेसू जहाँ चले तो साथ में आसमाँ चले
लिपट के कितने भि पाँव से यह पूछते हो कहाँ चले
हो हो हो हो
प्यार से जो काम ले हँस के सलाम ले
वो हाथ मेरा थम ले तो क्या बात है
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
एक श्रीमती की कलावती की, सेवा करे जो पति की
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
इतर में सांसें बसी बसी वो मस्तियों में रसी रसी
इतर में सांसें बसी बसी वो मस्तियों में रसी रसी
ज़रा सी पलकें झुकी झुकी भवें घनेरी कसी कसी
हो हो हो हो
फूलों में गुलाब हो ख़ुद अपना जवाब हो
वो प्यार की किताब हो तो क्या बात है
एक श्रीमती की कलावती की, सेवा करे जो पति की
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
हां हां श्रीमती की
हो हो कलावति की
सेवा करे जो पति की
ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है ज़रूरत है
सख्त ज़रूरत है
The song "Zaroorat Hai Zaroorat Hai" by Kishore Kumar is a romantic number that expresses the deep love that the singer feels for his beloved. The song starts with the repetition of the phrase "Aap Ko Agar Zaroorat Hai" which means, "If you need me". The singer then declares that his heart is present and ready for service, emphasizing his unwavering love and commitment towards his beloved. The phrase "Take Take Take" symbolizes the singer's eagerness to do anything to fulfill his beloved's wishes and desires.
The second verse of the song questions the nature of love and whether it is a weakness or a strength. The singer then asserts that love is the greatest power of all. The bridge of the song talks about how the singer's beloved seems sad despite the fact that the singer is always there for her. The following lines encourage the beloved to smile and not worry about the troubles in her heart.
Overall, the song expresses the profound love and dedication that the singer has towards his beloved. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody is catchy, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Aap Ko Agar Zaroorat Hai Ho Ho Ha Ha
If you need me, I am here to help cheer you up with lots of laughs and smiles
Dil Mera Haajir Khidmat Hai Take Take Take Take Take Take
My heart is here to serve you in any way possible, just tell me what you need
Kaho Kya Cheej Mohabbat Hai Kamjori Ya Taakat Hai
Tell me, is love weakness or strength?
Jisaka Naam Mohabbat Hai Sabse Badi Woh Taakat Hai
Love is the greatest strength there is
Hum Toh Aap Ke Paas Hai Phir Kyun Aap Udaas Hai Hai
I am right here with you, so why do you seem so sad?
Kitane Hi Ho Dil Mein Ghum Muskaane Se Hote Hai Kam Hona Hai Woh Hona Hai Phir Kahe Ka Rona Hai
Though there is sadness in your heart, you can overcome it with a smile, so why cry?
Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile
Smile, because it will make everything better
Duniya Ke Aage Jhukna Kya Aji Pyaar Ki Raahon Mein Rukna Kya Dheere Dheere Chale Agar Tai Kar Paaoge Kaise Safar Laakhon Armaan Waqt Hai Kam Tej Karo Chahat Ke Kadam
Why bow down to the world, when you can stop in the path of love and keep moving forward slowly but surely. There are countless desires, but time is limited, so move quickly towards your dreams
Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run Run
Keep moving, no matter how tough the path may seem
Aap Ko Agar Zaroorat Hai Hmm Hmm Ha Ha Dil Mera Haajir Khidmat Hai Take Take Take Take Take Take
If you need me, my heart is ready to serve you with a smile and whatever you need
Love Love Love Love Love Love.
In the end, it's all about love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MADAN MOHAN, RAJINDER KRISHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MB-tx6di
Great composition by Madan Mohanji & outstanding rendition by great Kishore Kumarji 🙏
@kavyanshworld6740
There is no match of Kishore Kumar's voice... Pure gold! What a lytics, what a composition!
@dckhalingrai9221
Inbuilt talent for Singing, acting n even directing other actors.He was so jolly and efficient legendary for the Whole Bollywood Industry.The unforgettable "KOHINOOR" Great Legend Kishoreda
🎵💖🙏
@atulugaonkar6538
Kya baat hai Kishore da ! Aap achhe singer ho ya achhe actor samajh me nahi aata. But you are simply great 😃
@seetachoudhary8585
Kon kon 2025 me sun rha h ye song😂😂😂😂😂
@biswajyoti5294
Kuwe me kud jaye wale bhi sun lena
@seetachoudhary8585
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@PadamSingh-ee1vb
🫡2025 morning me 8 bje
@kaamdev810
3 Feb 2025 😅
@DakshaGoswami-kk7ww
26th fab😅