Kishore Kumar’s Top 10 Song Lyrics
Here’s a detailed note about the Top 10 Kishore Kumar songs I mentioned earlier. Each one has its film, year, music director, lyricist, and what makes it special:
1. Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu
Film: Aradhana (1969)
Music Director: S. D. Burman
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Starcast: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore
Highlight: Shot on a moving toy train in Darjeeling, this became the “anthem of romance” and catapulted Rajesh Khanna to superstardom with Kishore’s voice.
2. Roop Tera Mastana
Film: Aradhana (1969)
Music Director: S. D. Burman
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Starcast: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore
Highlight: Famous for being filmed in a single take, this sensuous romantic song remains a landmark in Indian cinema.
3. Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
Film: Blackmail (1973)
Music Director: Kalyanji–Anandji
Lyricist: Rajendra Krishan
Starcast: Dharmendra, Rakhee
Highlight: A soulful love ballad, still considered one of the most romantic songs in Bollywood history.
4. Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana
Film: Andaz (1971)
Music Director: Shankar–Jaikishan
Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri
Starcast: Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Shammi Kapoor
Highlight: A happy-go-lucky philosophical number that instantly connects with listeners through its optimism.
5. Chingari Koi Bhadke
Film: Amar Prem (1972)
Music Director: R. D. Burman
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Starcast: Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore
Highlight: A deep, melancholic song reflecting pain and philosophy of life—one of Kishore’s most emotional renditions.
6. O Mere Dil Ke Chain
Film: Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
Music Director: R. D. Burman
Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Starcast: Rajesh Khanna, Tanuja
Highlight: A soft romantic number, celebrated for its sweetness and Kishore’s silky voice.
7. Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se
Film: Ajanabee (1974)
Music Director: R. D. Burman
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Starcast: Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman
Highlight: A breezy romantic duet where Kishore’s voice added charm to a playful love story.
8. Yeh Shaam Mastani
Film: Kati Patang (1971)
Music Director: R. D. Burman
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Starcast: Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh
Highlight: A cheerful song, picturised in a party setting, perfectly blending Kishore’s energetic singing and R. D. Burman’s music.
9. Khaike Paan Banaras Wala
Film: Don (1978)
Music Director: Kalyanji–Anandji
Lyricist: Anjaan
Starcast: Amitabh Bachchan
Highlight: An energetic, folk-flavored number that became an instant cultural classic, associated forever with Amitabh’s “Bhaiyya” style.
10. Dil Kya Kare
Film: Julie (1975)
Music Director: Rajesh Roshan
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Starcast: Vikram, Lakshmi
Highlight: A deeply romantic track with soulful lyrics and Kishore’s heartfelt voice, making it one of the most loved songs of the 70s.
Each of these songs highlights a different mood, emotion, and singing style of Kishore Kumar, showing why he is regarded as one of the greatest playback singers ever.