Kishore Kumar

Padosan' completed 55 years, veteran actor Saira Banu recalled working in the movie and shared her shooting experience with Sunil DuttMehmood and Kishore Kumar.She took to her Instagram handle and wrote, "We are talking about one of the most favourite films of my career, mine, and the public in general. It is 'PADOSAN', a film for all occasions and ages. I am glad that I did this because I had refused any work soon after my marriage. It was understood that I would not be carrying on with a professional career."Banu continued, "It was then that Mehmood Bhai as he had earlier approached me for this film came running to Sahib, hugged him close, and kept saying in a rhetorical tone 'Yousuf Bhai you have to let Saira do this film for me. I will not let go of you until you say yes please please' Sahab was tickled to the bone and kept repeating laughingly 'Mehmood it is entirely up to Saira, You have to convince her. You have my absolute permission."Recalling further how the ace actor Mehmood approached legendary actor Dilip Kumar to allow her to be part of this film, she said, "At that time everyone knew that Sahib had shifted his venue of shooting to the South and Mehmood very considerately committed to Sahib that he would shoot the film in Madras with me to facilitate Sahib and I being together. This was the 'Cherry on the Cake' and I said Yes to PADOSAN. I am glad that unlike the dozens of films that I let go of PADOSAN and PURAB AUR PASCHIM were not one of them."The veteran actor added, "Mehmood Bhai shared scenes from the Tamil version of PADOSAN, and I laughed my guts out. We started shooting in Madras, and goodness it was a gathering of comedians, creating history with this film. The cast was so perfectly chosen that even I was initially surprised to see Dutt Saab as a simpleton 'Gaonwalla', I mean who could have imagined it? Dutt Saab would humorously say, 'Sairaji Yeh Kyaa Hain, Yeh Hum Kyaa Kar Rahein Hain? Hamein Toh 'Anthony and Cleopatra' May Kaam Karna Chahiye, Something Romantic and Glamorous."She concluded with, "Until PADOSAN, I hadn't worked with Dutt Saab, who turned out to be lively and funny. On the contrary, Kishore ji was a very subdued gentlemanly star who would get up from his seat respectfully as soon as any Lady walked in. The shooting was a killer. I used to laugh uncontrollably so much that the Unit would turn off all the lights and say 'Ruk Jao, Abhi Madam Hass Rahin Hain'. It was that difficult for me to stop. Later, I will be sharing anecdotes about PADOSAN that are both funny and interesting.#55YearsToPadosan"Directed by Jyoti Swaroop, the musical comedy film 'Padosan' was released in 1968. It featured Sunil Dutt and Saira Banu in lead roles along with MehmoodKishore Kumar, Mukri, Raj Kishore and Keshto Mukherjee. The film was produced by Mehmood and N C Sippy. The film was a remake of the Bengali film 'Pasher Bari', which was based on a short story of the same name by Arun Chowdhury starring Bhanu Bandyopadhyay and Sabitri Chatterjee.

Kishore Kumar Jena for bagging silver at the Asian Games.Taking to Instagram story, Mahesh Babu shared the winning picture of Javelin stars and wrote, "India stands tall at the Asiangames2023 yet again! Congratulations to our Javelin stars Neeraj and Kishore Kumar Jena."Neeraj lived up to the expectations to win the gold at the Asian games and his compatriot Kishore Kumar Jena took home a silver medal as Indian athletes put up a power-packed performance at the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.Neeraj Chopra defended his title and scripted history at the continental event. The event was watched eagerly on TV screens across the country as the two Indians stole the limelight.There was a neck-to-neck competition between two Indian athletes and Neeraj prevailed with his season's best throw of 88.88 metres.Jena too showed his mettle.Neeraj won the gold medal with a season-best throw of 88.88m. Meanwhile, Jena shattered his personal best, twice, to win the silver medal with a throw of 87.54m. Notably, Jena also met the entry standard for the 2024 Paris Olympics.India had a record-breaking day at the 19th Asian Games. The Indian contingent broke their previous medals tally record of 70, achieved at the 2018 Asian Games, by claiming 81 medals, so far, in Hangzhou. Meanwhile, on the work front, Mahesh Babu will be seen in 'Guntur Kaaram', directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The hit duo has given hits like Athadu (2005) and Khaleja (2010), two of many blockbusters in the actor's filmography. Other than Mahesh Babu, the upcoming film has Meenakshi Chaudhry, Sreeleela, Jagapathi Babu, and Ramya Krishnan in lead roles. It will be released next year in January.

Jaane Jaan.Taking to Instagram, Sooraj shared a glimpse of the song which he captioned, OUT NOW! #JaaneJaa (link in bio)The song is a recreated version of the legendary singer Kishore Kumars track Jaane Jaa from the film Jawani Diwani.The new version of Jaane Jaa features Sooraj Pancholi and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia. It is sung by Atif Aslam and Asees Kaur and has been reimagined by DJ Chetas.Jaane Jaa has everything, from action, thrill and drama, keeping the audience hooked till the very end. Sooraj Pancholi returns to the screen with some slickly executed action moves. Nimrit, who is known for her dramatic roles - will be adding to the action quotient as well, with her kicks and punches.Sooraj Pancholi, who is delighted to be back on screen with Jaane Jaa, said, I am extremely thrilled to be a part of this iconic track Jaane Jaas re-creation. The theme and the storyline of the music video are something that excited me the most to say yes instantly. I am more inclined towards the action genre and Jaane Jaa gave me a space to explore that side of it. Hope the audience enjoys and loves this version of the musical masterpiece.Talking about her excitement on the release of Jaane JaaNimrit Kaur Ahluwalia said, 'Jaane Jaa,' is such a cool take on the timeless 70s classic hit.! The music video is stylishly shot, and I got to try my hand in action. Its the first time that the audience will see me in a completely new look, and I am excited to see what the response will be like.Singer Asees Kaur said There is always an added pressure in re-creating an iconic song such as Jaane Jaa and Chetas has wonderfully re-imagined it with his magic. I was nervous but at the same time I enjoyed recording this song and now I am just looking forward to peoples take on it. I hope we as a whole team have done justice to this much-celebrated masterpiece.DJ Chetas who has re-produced the track Jaane Jaa shared, "Jaane Jaa has been a favourite of mine since my childhood and has always been on my setlist. When the opportunity presented itself, I was kicked to reimagine the cult classic for a new-age urban audience. I'm excited and nervous to see how people react to the track. Getting the vocals of Atif for the song and Asees complementing the same is just an explosive combination. The original song remains unparalleled, and this is my humble tribute to that.

Kishore Kumar's contribution to Bollywood music is unparalleled, and he remains one of the most beloved and influential playback singers in Indian cinema.His versatility, soulful voice, and emotive singing style touched the hearts of millions of listeners across the country and beyond. One of the remarkable aspects of Kishore's career is his ability to excel in various Indian languages.He received numerous awards and accolades during his lifetime, including several Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. On the 94th birth anniversary of the legendary singer let's take a look at his iconic songs that still top music playlists.Mere Sapno Ki Rani'Mere Sapno Ki Rani' is an evergreen song from the movie 'Aradhana,'. The song is one of the popular romantic melodies of Indian cinema and has been cherished by music enthusiasts for generations.This romantic track depicts the dreams and admiration of a young man for his dream girl. The sweet and catchy tune, along with Kishore's soulful rendition, made it an instant hit when the film was released, and it continues to be loved by people of all ages.Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' is another timeless song. The soothing music and heartfelt lyrics perfectly complement the soulful rendition of the song by Kishore.It is a classic example of the golden era of Bollywood music and continues to touch the hearts of people of all generations.Aanewala Pal'Aanewala Pal' is a soulful song from the Bollywood movie 'Gol Maal'. The music for this song was composed by the legendary RD Burman, and the lyrics were penned by Gulzar. The lyrics of the song carry a profound message about the transient nature of life and love.It encourages living in the present moment and cherishing every passing second as it brings new opportunities and experiences. The song's philosophical theme was a departure from the typical light-hearted and fun tracks usually associated with comedy films.O Saathi Re'O Saathi Re' is a heart-wrenching song from the movie 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'. Kishore's expressive voice brought out the pain and longing in the song's lyrics, making it a memorable and touching experience for the listeners.The song is picturized on Amitabh Bachchan's character, who sings about lost love and the hardships he has endured throughout his life.Yeh Shaam Mastani'Yeh Shaam Mastani' is an immensely popular song from the movie 'Kati Patang.' Over the years, it has remained a beloved classic and is often considered one of the finest romantic songs in Bollywood history.The iconic singer's powerful lungs and soulful rendition continue to enchant listeners, evoking feelings of nostalgia and romance.These are just a few examples, and there are many more memorable songs in the legendary singer's discography that continue to be cherished by music enthusiasts.

When asked about how he feels performing on stage after so many years, he said, "Feels like life has come back to where it all started, we used to sing retro songs then and we are still singing them. So I have a wonderful feeling about it I think it will it be great! This show is a dedication to my favourite trio RD Burman, Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna"Speaking more about the show 'Love You Kaka', Daboo revealed, "This show is a dedication to my favourite trio with whom I have spent most of my early years believing I am Rajesh khanna. He is and always be part of my soul. This show is a fans tribute to his fav star, This show I believe is a unfinished story and I want the next generation to know that there was a star who was bigger than any one else ever".He added, "Believe me he will be part of this evening and he will be watching us perform this show that's my faith and you can call it madness! We will run his trivia, his voice, his songs will be part of this journey."Sharing if his sons Armaan and Amaal will also be part of this he said, "Let's hope they come and enjoy this retro show keep guessing! For now The immortal music of RD Burman and Lyrics of Anand bakshi will live on eternally".'Love You Kaka' will be at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir at Bandra West on May 7 from 7 pm.

Responding to this question, Ranbir said, "I think dada (Sourav Ganguly) is a living legend not just in India, around the world. A biopic on him will be very special. Unfortunately, mujhe yeh film offer nahi huyi hai (I have not been offered this film). I think the makers of Luv films are still writing the script."However, he confirmed that he is working on the biopic of late singer-actor Kishore Kumar."Main 11 saal se Kishore Kumar ke biopic pe kaam kar raha hoon (I have been working on Kishore Kumar's biopic for 11 years). We have been writing that with Anurag Basu and I'm hoping that it's gonna be my next biopic. But maine abhi tak dada k upar jo biopic ban rahi hai uske baare mein kuch suna nahi hai (But so far I haven't heard anything about the biopic being made on dada). So, I don't know," Ranbir added.Earlier on Sunday, Ranbir was spotted playing cricket with Sourav Ganguly at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.Several pictures of the duo on the field emerged online.Ranbir sported a black T-shirt and pants while Sourav wore a white T-shirt and trousers. The words 'Ranbir's Makkar XI' was written on the actor's T-shirt while Sourav's T-shirt had 'Dada's Jhooti XI' written on it.Ranbir's 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' is scheduled to hit the theatres on March 8.

Kishore Kumar on his birth anniversary today.Like every year, students of Kishore Kumar's alma mater, Indore's Christian College, cut a cake, in his memory.Celebrating his birth anniversary with much pomp and grandeur, the students remembered him by humming the tunes of his classic hits. A local band was also called on the occasion to perform his super hit tracks.Kishore Kumar's college days were reminisced by the students and faculty of the college as they put on display the late singer's documented memories like his admission form and photographs.On the occasion, College Principal Dr Amit David remembered the music maestro and said, "Kishore Kumar took admission in this college in the year 1946, he studied here till 1948, he was very shy, even during college, he used to sing songs in the function but mostly preferred to stay away from fame and popularity." He added, "In this college, he used to sing with his colleagues under the tamarind tree, which is still very much there, green and ripe. The building where his room was in the college is now, however, in a dilapidated condition."David concluded by saying, "After Kishore Kumar became a star, his birthday has been celebrated here every year. College students along with the dignitaries of the city participate in the musical show that we put up every year."Kishore Kumar ruled the Indian music industry for nearly four decades. Born on August 4, 1929, the singer was also an actor, music composer, director, and producer in Bollywood. Kumar dropped many hits and sang for actors like Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Shashi Kapoor among many others. He passed away in 1987, at the age of 58, after suffering a massive heart attack.

Kishore Kumar needs no introduction. Known for his melodious voice and soulful compositions, Kishore Kumar was born on August 4, 1929. As we remember him on his birth anniversary, how can we move past his beautiful renditions that still make it to our playlist's top songs?Let's take a look at some of his best works as we remember the music maestro.1. Pyar Diwana Hota HaiThough the song is from the 1970s, it still tops many musical charts. Youngsters to those who enjoyed the song at the time of the release, everybody loves this classic number. It's one of the most loved romantic numbers of all time and remains to be a classic hit.2. Yeh Sham MastaniAnother hit from Rajesh Khanna starrer 'Kati Patang', this is an evergreen number. The song was a collaboration of the two legendary music maestros - R.D Burman and Kishore Kumar. The lyrics, music, and Kishore Kumar's voice made the perfect combination for a hit song that continues to live in our hearts.3. Chala Jata Hoon'Chala Jata Hoon' from Tanuja and Rajesh Khanna's hit film 'Mere Jeevan Saathi' is one of the most soulful renditions of Kishore Kumar. Famously known as a 'happy car drive' song, the song captured Rajesh Khanna singing it while driving a car in the film. R.D Burman was the music director of the song while lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri.4. Ek Ajnabee Haseena SeThis is one of the top romantic numbers the Hindi Music industry has given to us. This beautiful song from the 1974 film 'Ajnabee', continues to be a couple's favourite track. Starring Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman in lead roles, the song's lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi while the music was composed by R.D Burman.5. Mere Sapno Ki RaniSung by Kishore Kumar, the song was composed by Sachin Dev Burman. The song was a part of the 1969 film 'Aradhana', which starred Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore. The song continues to be fans' favourite and has captivated everyone's hearts with its beautiful rendition, music, and of course Kishore Kumar's immortal voice!

With the great Kishore Kumars birth anniversary just gone by, the Ganguly parivar, sons Kishore and Sumi and wife Leena Chandavarkar, have taken a decision to produce and direct their own bio-pic on the life and times of the legendary singer-composer-actor-filmmaker.Many filmmakers have tried to process bio-pics on Kishore Kumar. These include Shoojit Sircar and Anurag Basu. But nothing came of it. Says Amit Kumar, It was always my intention that we do the biopic. After all who knows him (Kishore Kumar) better than his family?Prod the affable Amit more about the bio-pic and he says, Were about to start shooting the interviews with our family about my father.Amit thinks the shooting will take time. We know that the script will take at least a year to develop. Its a lot of hard work, and a long journey ahead.

Updated: May 12, 2021 - 12:00 PM IST Singer Amit Kumar who came as a special judge for the special edition of Indian Idol on his father the legendary Kishore Kumar, was not happy with the performances by the young Idol singers. In an interview immediately after the show Amit lashed out at the shows performances and expressed dissatisfaction with the calibre of homage paid to his father.Young singer Aditya Narayan (son of a legendary singer, just like Amit Kumar) who hosts the show spoke exclusively on Amit Kumars rather harsh opinion on the show. With all due respect to Amitji, it is never easy to honour the legacy of a legend in an hour or two. But we always try our level best to put on a great show especially given the circumstances. Due to the pandemic we were shooting in Daman with a limited team and crew, limited rehearsals, different set etc. Still week after week we are putting out fresh episodes where most other channels are playing re-runs of their content.Aditya (with due respects, of course) also wonders why Amit Kumar didnt express his unhappiness about the content while shooting. Amitji has graced the show on multiple occasions and has always praised our contestants as well as our team. This time also he was lavish in his praise. In fact he was kind enough to share so many personal stories on Kishore da and we enjoyed and cherished each one. If he wasnt happy with certain aspects of the show he could have just told us during shoot and we would have been more than happy to try and accommodate his inputs.Like they say, party poopers can rain on your parade any time.