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.
Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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चला हूँ तेरी राहों में
लिए सपने निगाहों में
चला हूँ तेरी राहों में
ज़िन्दगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
ज़िन्दगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
कई यादों के चेहरे हैं, कई किस्से पुराने हैं
कई यादों के चेहरे हैं, कई किस्से पुराने हैं
तेरी सौ दास्तानें हैं, तेरे कितने फसाने हैं
मगर इक वो कहानी है, जो अब मुझको सुनानी है
मगर इक वो कहानी है, जो अब मुझको सुनानी है
ज़िंदगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
ज़िंदगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
मेरे हाथों की गर्मी से, पिघल जाएँगी ज़ंजीरें
मेरे कदमों की आहट से, बदल जाएँगी तक़दीरें
मेरे हाथों की गर्मी से, पिघल जाएँगी ज़ंजीरें
मेरे कदमों की आहट से, बदल जाएँगी तक़दीरें
उम्मीदों के दीये ले कर, ये सब तेरे लिए ले कर
उम्मीदों के दीये ले कर, ये सब तेरे लिए ले कर
ज़िंदगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
ज़िंदगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
कभी तुझको गिला मुझसे, कभी मुझको शिकायत है
मगर फिर भी तुझे मेरी, मुझे तेरी ज़रूरत है
कभी तुझको गिला मुझसे, कभी मुझको शिकायत है
मगर फिर भी तुझे मेरी, मुझे तेरी ज़रूरत है
मैं ये इक़रार करता हूँ, मैं तुझसे प्यार करता हूँ
मैं ये इक़रार करता हूँ, मैं तुझसे प्यार करता हूँ
ज़िन्दगी आ रहा हूँ मैं..
ज़िन्दगी आ रहा हूँ मैं...
ल ल ल ला लाल ला ला ला लाल ला ला ला
ल ल ल ला लाल ला ला ला लाल ला ला ला
The lyrics of Kishore Kumar's Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main express the desire to live life to the fullest, to chase dreams and follow the path that keeps one hopeful and inspired. The opening lines of the song, "Liye sapne nigahon mein, chala hoon teri raahon mein" speak to this idea of pursuing a dream or a goal even if it seems far away or difficult to achieve. The repetition of the line "Zindagi aa raha hoon main" reinforces the singer's determination to embrace life and all its challenges.
The second verse talks about the many memories and stories that make up a person's life, both good and bad. The lines "Magar ik wo kahani hai, jo ab mujhko sunani hai" imply that the singer has a specific story to share, one that may have defined or changed their outlook on life. The stanza conveys a sense of nostalgia and reflection, as though the singer is looking back on their past experiences and deriving meaning from them.
The final verse is a declaration of love and loyalty, spoken to an unnamed person. The lines "Kabhi tujhko gila mujhse, kabhi mujhko shikayat hai, magar phir bhi tujhe meri, mujhe teri zaroorat hai" suggest a deep emotional connection between two individuals, one that is not perfect but is valued nonetheless. The repetition of the line "Main yeh ikraar karta hoon, main tujhse pyar karta hoon" emphasizes the singer's sincerity and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
लिए सपने निगाहों में
I'm carrying my dreams in my gaze
चला हूँ तेरी राहों में
I'm walking on your path
ज़िन्दगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
Life is coming towards me
कई यादों के चेहरे हैं, कई किस्से पुराने हैं
There are faces of many memories, many old stories
तेरी सौ दास्तानें हैं, तेरे कितने फसाने हैं
You have a hundred stories, many tales
मगर इक वो कहानी है, जो अब मुझको सुनानी है
But there is that one story that I have to tell now
ज़िंदगी आ रहा हूँ मैं
Life is coming towards me
मेरे हाथों की गर्मी से, पिघल जाएँगी ज़ंजीरें
The warmth of my hands will melt the chains
मेरे कदमों की आहट से, बदल जाएँगी तक़दीरें
The sound of my footsteps will change my fate
उम्मीदों के दीये ले कर, ये सब तेरे लिए ले कर
Taking the lamps of hope, all of this is for you
कभी तुझको गिला मुझसे, कभी मुझको शिकायत है
Sometimes you complain to me, sometimes I complain to you
मगर फिर भी तुझे मेरी, मुझे तेरी ज़रूरत है
But still, I need you and you need me
मैं ये इक़रार करता हूँ, मैं तुझसे प्यार करता हूँ
I confess that I love you
ज़िन्दगी आ रहा हूँ मैं..
Life is coming towards me
ज़िन्दगी आ रहा हूँ मैं...
Life is coming towards me...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HRIDAYNATH MANGESHKAR, JAVED AKHTAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rupeshmajethiya9024
Interesting trivia...
Apart from working in Marathi Industry, Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar also conposed music for a few Hindi movies and made some beautiful songs.
Ye aankhe dekhkar hum saari duniya bhul jaate hai..(Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadkar - Dhanwan)
Yaara Sili Sili - Lata Mangeshkar
Lekin - produced by Lata Mangeshkar
And all songs from Mashaal
Liye sapne nigahon mein - Kishore Kumar
Muze tum yaad karna - Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
Holi aayi holi aayee
Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar (made from his own tune.. जांभूळ पिकल्या झाडाखाली from the Marathi movie - जैत रे जैत)
@someonefar5600
Used to listen to it when I had hit rock bottom with depression, alcoholism, layoff and bitter divorce. The song must've helped somewhere, somehow, some part of my brain ... today, I'm yet to achieve my dreams but I'm on the way ... celebrating one year sober, divorced and working freelance. Still listening to it.
@mansoormuzamil3037
Good luck to you Bro.
I also went through something similar 👍
@Fed_Express
That was an inspirational comment man. Hope you've been doing well. And yes, this song is one of Kishore da's most underrated songs. We all need a boost from this song from time to time!
@parulsavipra
+1
@mansoormuzamil3037
❤️👍
@aisvarya3555
always think positive my friend
@sanjubodha
Only Kishore da can sing with such energy level....zindagi aaraha hu main me jo maara he sur no one can...Kishore da had perfect male voice...
@vishal22chd
Kishoreda used to manipulate his voice according to the actor...rishi kapoor,dharmender,vinod khanna,jeetender are few more names...
@deblinabhattacharjee2714
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@gopaldey.3081
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