MUKESH MATHUR A VERSETILE SINGER
Mortal Men Immortal Melodies
in a small middle class family in Delhi. He was interested in
acting and singing right from childhood and was a great fan of Kundan
Lal Saigal. In spite of the fact that he only studied till the 10th
standard he was able to obtain a good job as an assistant surveyor in
the department of public works, where he worked for seven months.
However fate had other plans for him. While in Delhi Mukesh had
recorded some non-film songs secretly. Then, Mukesh was bitten by the
Bombay bug like scores of other young people before and after him. He
arrived in Bombay with the hope of becoming a movie star. He stayed
with his relative the famous actor Motilal.
Mukeshji was a great fan & devotee of “Amar Gayak Saigal Sahab” He always
copy to Saigal’s songs and sing in their friends circle. His song “Dil
Jalta Hai To Jalne De Was almost copy of Saigal Gayaki.
That time was Pankja Kumar Mullick time. He was the famous
music dir. singer of Bengal and their song Piya Milan Ko Jana From Film Kapal
Kunda, was so famous…Mukeshji also nspired the song and he sang “Gokul Nagri Jana…
Mukeshji Also Sang Saigal Sahab’s favourite tune “Karun Kya Aas Niras
BhayiJana” in their own style “Sanwariya Raag Se Aag Lagi…
MUKESH
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (AWARDS)
| 1959 | Filmfare | Sab Kuchh Seekha Hamne |
Anari | Play back for Raj Kapoor |
| 1970 | Filmfare | Sabse Bada Nadan Wahi Hai |
Pehchan | Playback for Manoj Kumar |
| 1972 | Filmfare | Jai Bolo Beiman Ki Jai Bolo |
Be-Imaan | Playback for Manoj Kumar |
| 1974 | National Award | Kai Baar Yun Bhi Dekha Hai |
Rajni Gandha |
Background Song |
| 1976 | Filmfare | Kabhi Kabhee Mere Dil Mein |
Kabhi Kabhee | Playback for Amitabh |
Bengal Film
Journalists’ Association Awards:
- 1967 - Best
Male Playback Singer for Teesri Kasam - 1968 - Best Male Playback Singer for
Milan - 1970 - Best Male Playback Singer for
Saraswatichandra
Nominated For:
- 1961 - Hothon Pe Sacchai song
in the film Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai - 1964 - Dost Dost Na Raha song
in the film Sangam - 1967 - Sawan Ka Mahina song
in the film Milan - 1970 - Bas Yehi Apradh Main song
in the film Pehchan - 1972 - Ek Pyar Ka Nagma song
in the film Shor - 1974 - Main Na Bhoolunga song
in the film Roti Kapda Aur Makaan - 1976 - Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar song
in the film Kabhie Kabhie - 1976 - Ek Din Bik Jayega, Maati Ke song
in the film Dharam Karam - 1977 - Suhani Chandni Raten song
in the film Mukti - 1978 - Chanchal Sheetal song
in the film Satyam Shivam Sundaram
- 1961 - Hothon Pe Sacchai song
….and around fifty other prestigious awards.
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Jane Kahan Gaye Vo Din - Mera Naam Joker ( 1970 ) - Mukesh |
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Dost Dost Na Raha Pyar Pyar Na Raha - Sangam ( 1960 ) - Mukesh |
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Saranga Teri Yaad Mein - Saranga ( 1960 ) - Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
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Kahin Door Jab din Dhal jaye - Anand ( 1970 ) - Talat Mahmood |
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Bhuli Huin Yaadon, Mujhe Itna - Sanjog ( 1961 ) - Pradeep Kumar |
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Jis Dil Mein Basa Tha Pyar Tera - Saheli ( 1965 ) - Pradeep Kumar |
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Raat Aur Din Diya Jale - Raat Aur Din ( 1967 ) - Pradeep Kumar |
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Chal Akela , Chal Akela - Sambandh ( 1969 ) - Pradeep Kumar |
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Jinke Hriday Shri Ram base - Bhajan ( Non Film ) - Mrs. Indira Gandhi |
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Mera Juta Hai Japani Ye Patloom - Shri 420 ( 1955 ) - Shatrughan Sinha |
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Tum Agar Mujhko Na Chaho - Dil Hi To Hai ( 1963 ) - Shatrughan Sinha |
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Kai Sadiyon Se, Kai Janmon Se - Milap ( 1972 ) - Shatrughan Sinha |
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Phool Tumhe Bheja Hai Khat Mein - Saraswati Chandra ( 1968 ) - Poonam Dhillan |
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Teri Duniya Mein Dil Lagta Nahi - Baware Nain ( 1950 ) - Rakesh Roshan |
- Mukesh is no more with us, but he is alive by the songs sung by him forever.
really mukesh’’s voice is unique. i like his many songs. so nice for this post all the best.
wow anil.. nice blog.. mukeshji’’s my fav singer.. i jus lov his songs d best.. it ws a treat to read abt him..
interesting really informative also no body knows that mukesh full name was mukesh mathur thanks
Nice compilation of of facts from Life of the Great Mukesh Ji! Thx
Yes - thank you for sharing
thanks for sharing