LEGENDARY:MUKESH CHAND MATHUR
Mukesh Chand Mathur alias Zoravar Chand
MUKESH (1923-1976)
Mukesh Chand Mathur was born on the 22nd of July, 1923 in a small middle class family in Delhi. The first person to notice Mukesh from the film industry was the actor Motilal. His first real break in films as a singer came in 1945 under the baton of Anil Biswas in the film Pehli Nazar (1945). The song was Dil Jalta Hai to Jalne de picturized on Motilal. Though a huge hit, admittedly it sounded as if the young man was just another K.L. Saigal imitator.
It was under Naushad with Mela (1948) and particularly Andaaz (1949), that Mukesh finally discovered his own style. Andaaz (1949) was a major triumph for Mukesh. All his four solos were raging hits - Tu Kahe Agar, Jhoom Jhoom ke Naacho Aaj, Hum Aaj Kahin Dil Kho Baite, Toote na Dil Toote na. It is interesting to note that though Mukesh in later years was regarded as the voice of Raj Kapoor, in Andaaz, Mukesh's songs were picturised on Dilip Kumar while Mohd. Rafi sang for Raj Kapoor.
The partnership with Raj Kapoor started with Aag (1948) where Raj's feelings of despondency and despair were vividly caught by Mukesh in Ram Ganguly's composition Zinda Hoon Is Tarah, and ended with R.D. Burman's Ek Din Bik Jaayega in the film Dharam Karam (1975). In its course was an endless list of hits.
However life was not always that easy and smooth. Following Awaara's success, Mukesh almost ruined himself when he sidelined his singing career to pursue acting - to try and make it as a singing star. Wizened by the ordeal, Mukesh returned to playback singing only to find that offers had dried up. It was finally with Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai from Yahudi (1958), that Mukesh finally came back with a bang.
Other hits that year like Madhumati, Parvarish and Phir Subah Hogi meant there was no turning back. Even S.D. Burman who had not utilized Mukesh's services for over a decade composed those two masterpieces for him - Chal ri Sajni from Bombay ka Babu (1960) and O Jaanewaale Ho Sake To Laut ke Aana from Bandini (1963). In 1974, Mukesh received the National Award for the song Kahin Baar Yun Bhi Dekha Hai from Rajnigandha (1974). His last recorced song was Chanchal, Sheetal, Nirmal, Komal from Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978). He died on 27th August 1976, of a sudden heart attack in Detroit, while on a concert tour of the U.S.
In Memory of this great artiste, we dedicate and bring to the fore 100 Songs for the listening pleasure of all Mukesh fans.
In compiling the various articles that was presented on this thread, we had to search the internet sites and uplifted many items of which we are extremely grateful.....to these sites, we wish to convey our profound "thanks" and wish to confirm that our project will not be used for any monetary gains, but just for the listening satisfaction of the many fans around the world.
Special Thanks goes out to Channel Dosti, Music India On Line, GNI forums, and Hindi Lyrics.net
Finally I would personally like to commend all those who had contributed to this thread.
The Persons who had worked ardously to help to put this together viz:-
Lynn: the lifeline of this project; great effort; always seems to get things done.
Saeed who had contributed so many hours in giving us those wonderful translations. T'was a pleasure once again working with Saeed, who had to give up the baton due to pressures of work.
Mitwahbhai:Very helpful with advises and provision of Hindi explanations on Lyrics and songs, we appreciate your help.
Oldie Fan:Although this guy is very very busy......he always finds time to assist in providing lyrics when there is a problem; we have since dubbed him "Keeper of the Lyrics" very nice guy indeed.
To the many participants of this thread, we wish to say "Thanks" for being a part of this project, and we look foward to your continued support in future projects.
Finally, Amral thanks for making all this possibly, through GNI Forums.
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