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 Ke Safar
Kishore Kumar Lyrics
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वो फिर नहीं आते वो फिर नहीं आते
ज़िन्दगी के सफ़र में गुज़र जाते हैं जो मकाम
वो फिर नहीं आते वो फिर नहीं आते
फूल खिलते हैं लोग मिलते हैं
फूल खिलते हैं लोग मिलते हैं मगर
पतझड़ में जो फूल मुरझा जाते हैं
कुछ लोग एक रोज़ जो बिछड़ जाते हैं
वो हजारों के आने से मिलते नहीं
उम्र भर चाहे कोई पुकारा करे उनका नाम
वो फिर नहीं आते वो फिर नहीं आते
आँख धोखा है क्या भरोसा है
आँख धोखा है क्या भरोसा है सुनो
दोस्तों शक दोस्ती का दुश्मन है
अपने दिल में इसे घर बनाने न दो
कल तड़पना पड़े याद में जिनकी
रोक लो रूठ कर उनको जाने न दो
बाद में प्यार के चाहे भेजो हजारों सलाम
वो फिर नहीं आते वो फिर नहीं आते
सुबहो आती है रात जाती है
सुबहो आती है रात जाती है यूँ ही
वक़्त चलता ही रहता है रुकता नहीं
एक पल में ये आगे निकल जाता है
आदमी ठीक से देख पाता नहीं
और परदे पे मंज़र बदल जाता है
एक बार चले जाते हैं जो दिन रात सुबहो शाम
वो वो फिर नहीं आते वो फिर नहीं आते
ज़िन्दगी के सफ़र में गुज़र जाते हैं जो मकाम
वो फिर नहीं आते वो फिर नहीं आते
The lyrics of the song Zindagi Ke Safar by Kishore Kumar express the dilemma of life's journey, where none can comprehend or achieve a sense of direction. The singer wonders how one can navigate through the journey of life when there is no one to understand or guide us. The path through which everyone passes seems to be ambiguous and confusing. The lyrics depict the common experience of individuals who face immense difficulties and struggle to find meaning in the journey of life.
The song also reflects how the singer loves life, even though he knows that it will end someday. He reasserts that he has loved life immensely and will love it until he meets his end. The singer has experienced tough times in life, but he has always persevered and faced challenges with a smile. The lyrics show how he is determined to face every challenge with grace and dignity, live life to the fullest, and enjoy every moment, even if it may be his last.
Moreover, the lyrics talk about how there are some people who have not lived life to the fullest and have not experienced all that life has to offer. There are also some flowers that have never bloomed and withered before they could even open up their petals. This metaphor shows how some individuals never get the chance to explore their full potential, and their lives remain unfulfilled. The lyrics also show how people start losing hope and feeling defeated because they are tired of fighting.
Overall, the lyrics of Zindagi Ke Safar try to capture the essence of life's journey, which is unpredictable, and people have different experiences with it. Despite this, one should try to enjoy every moment, love life, and never stop fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
Zindagi Ka Safar Hai Ye Kaisa Safar
Life is like a journey, but what kind of journey is it?
Koi Samjha Nahin Koi Jaana Nahin
Nobody understands it, nobody knows where it leads.
Hai Ye Kaisi Dagar Chalte Hain Sab Magar
We are all walking on this path, but what kind of path is it?
Koi Samjha Nahin Koi Jaana Nahin
Nobody understands it, nobody knows where it leads.
Zindagi Ko Bahut Pyaar Hamne Kiya
We have loved life very much.
Maut Se Bhi Mohabbat Nibhaaenge Ham
We will show love even to death.
Rote Rote Zamaane Mein Aaye Magar
We have come into this world crying and suffering.
Hanste Hanste Zamaane Se Jaaenge Ham
We will leave this world with a smile on our face.
Jaaenge Par Kidhar Hai Kise Ye Khabar
But nobody knows where we will go.
Koi Samjha Nahin Koi Jaana Nahin
Nobody understands it, nobody knows where it leads.
Aise Jeevan Bhi Hain Jo Jiye Hi Nahin
There are lives that are never lived.
Jinko Jeene Se Pehle Hi Maut Aa Gayi
Death comes before they can even live.
Phool Aise Bhi Hain Jo Khile Hi Nahin
There are flowers that never bloom.
Jinko Khilne Se Pehle Fiza Kha Gai
The breeze takes away their chance to bloom.
Hai Pareshaan Nazar Thak Gaye Chaaraagar
The doctors are worried and tired.
Koi Samjha Nahin Koi Jaana Nahin
Nobody understands it, nobody knows where it leads.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANANDSHI BAKSHI, R D Burman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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