Mukesh (singer)
Mukesh Chand Mathur (born July 22, 1923 in Ludhiana , Punjab , † August 27, 1976 in Detroit , Michigan ) was an Indian playback singer of Hindi films .
Life
Mukesh was born in Ludhiana to Zorawar Chand Mathur and Chand Rani . He married Saral Trivedi Raichand Alias in 1946 in a temple in Kandiwali. Mukesh was one of the three most successful male playback singers in India of the 1950s and 1960s , alongside Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi .
Filmography (selection)
- 1948: Aag
- 1949: Barsaat
- 1949: Andaz
- 1951: Awara - The vagabond of Bombay (Awaara)
- 1953: Aah
- 1955: The Prince of Piplinagar (Shree 420)
- 1956: Under the Mantle of Night (Chased Raho)
- 1957: Sharada
- 1958: Phir Subah Hogi
- 1959: Anari
- 1960: Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
- 1960: Shriman Satyawadi
- 1961: Junglee
- 1963: Bluff Master
- 1963: Bandini
- 1964: Apne Huye Paraye
- 1964: Sangam
- 1966: Teesri Kasam
- 1966: Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
- 1967: Milan
- 1967: Diwana
- 1970: Kati Patang
- 1971: Anand
- 1972: Shor
- 1975: Do Jasoos
- 1975: Chhoti Si Baat
- 1976: Kabhi Kabhie
- 1976: Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein
- 1977: Amar Akbar Anthony
Awards
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National Film Award for best playback singer
- 1974 for "Kahi Baar Yoon Bhi Dekha Hai" from the film Rajnigandha
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Filmfare Awards for best playback singers
- 1960 for "Sab Kuchh Seekha Humne" from the film Anari
- 1971 for "Sabse Bada Nadan" from the movie Pehchan
- 1973 for "Jai Bolo Be-Imaan Ki" from the movie Be-Imaan
- 1960 for "Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein" from the film Kabhi Kabhie
Individual evidence
Web links
- Mukesh in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Mukesh: Remembering the singer with the midas touch in Hindustan Times, August 27, 2014
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mukesh |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mathur, Mukesh Chand (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian Hindi film playback singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 22, 1923 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ludhiana , Punjab |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 27, 1976 |
| Place of death | Detroit , Michigan |