The following anecdotes were shared on FM channel 92.7, by Amit Kumar, son of the late famous singer Kishore Kumar:
18. Kishore Kumar was recording for the song 'ये जीवन है'. The music director duo Lakshmikant-Pyarelal felt that he was singing a bit too loudly and requested him to adopt a softer tone. Kishore Kumar asked to be allowed to sit on a chair. In those days, most of the singers used to sing standing. When the chair was brought in, Kishore Kumar sat down and asked them how they wanted him to sing. They repeated that they would prefer a softer tone. Kishore Kumar clutched at his throat, got up from the chair and started singing while approaching the mike. This time the tone came out just as was needed by the music directors.
19. A journalist once reached home of the legendary classical singer, the late Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. He was a bit surprised to find that PanditJi was listening to a song (unfortunately I have forgotten which one) by Kishore Kumar, the general perception being that the classical singers don't listen to filmy music. When the song ended, he asked PanditJi about it. PanditJi laughed and told him that the song starts with raag Khamaj (not sure of this either) and later changes to raag Kalawati. He also mentioned that Kishore Kumar has sung it beautifully and if he had been formally trained in classical music, he would have given other classical music singers a run for their money.
20. When Kishore Kumar was asked to sing the song 'वादा तेरा वादा' from the movie 'दुश्मन', he realized that it was a Qawwali and recommended that none other than Mohammad Rafi would be able to do full justice to it. The music directors, Lakshmikant-Pyarelal again, consulted the movie's hero, Rajesh Khanna, who in turn discussed the matter with the film's director. Finally, it was decided that Kishore Kumar will sing this song. He did and the song went on to become a hit.
21. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal had arranged the show of their music night at Mumbai's Brabourne stadium. A group of (the then) young singers like Suresh Wadkar, Shabbir Kumar were going to perform. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal requested Kishore Kumar to perform as well to encourage the young singers. He agreed but since it would have been difficult for him to spare time for rehearsals it was decided that he will perform on the spot. No one except for Lakshmikant-Pyarelal knew which song he was going to sing. That night when Kishore Kumar came on the stage, he requested that a bed (चारपाई) be brought there. Everyone was surprised but they complied with his request. When the bed was in place he asked for a pillow. That too was arranged. Kishore Kumar then lied down on the bed and sang the song 'वादा तेरा वादा' from the movie 'दुश्मन', without any prior rehearsal.
18. Kishore Kumar was recording for the song 'ये जीवन है'. The music director duo Lakshmikant-Pyarelal felt that he was singing a bit too loudly and requested him to adopt a softer tone. Kishore Kumar asked to be allowed to sit on a chair. In those days, most of the singers used to sing standing. When the chair was brought in, Kishore Kumar sat down and asked them how they wanted him to sing. They repeated that they would prefer a softer tone. Kishore Kumar clutched at his throat, got up from the chair and started singing while approaching the mike. This time the tone came out just as was needed by the music directors.
19. A journalist once reached home of the legendary classical singer, the late Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. He was a bit surprised to find that PanditJi was listening to a song (unfortunately I have forgotten which one) by Kishore Kumar, the general perception being that the classical singers don't listen to filmy music. When the song ended, he asked PanditJi about it. PanditJi laughed and told him that the song starts with raag Khamaj (not sure of this either) and later changes to raag Kalawati. He also mentioned that Kishore Kumar has sung it beautifully and if he had been formally trained in classical music, he would have given other classical music singers a run for their money.
20. When Kishore Kumar was asked to sing the song 'वादा तेरा वादा' from the movie 'दुश्मन', he realized that it was a Qawwali and recommended that none other than Mohammad Rafi would be able to do full justice to it. The music directors, Lakshmikant-Pyarelal again, consulted the movie's hero, Rajesh Khanna, who in turn discussed the matter with the film's director. Finally, it was decided that Kishore Kumar will sing this song. He did and the song went on to become a hit.
21. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal had arranged the show of their music night at Mumbai's Brabourne stadium. A group of (the then) young singers like Suresh Wadkar, Shabbir Kumar were going to perform. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal requested Kishore Kumar to perform as well to encourage the young singers. He agreed but since it would have been difficult for him to spare time for rehearsals it was decided that he will perform on the spot. No one except for Lakshmikant-Pyarelal knew which song he was going to sing. That night when Kishore Kumar came on the stage, he requested that a bed (चारपाई) be brought there. Everyone was surprised but they complied with his request. When the bed was in place he asked for a pillow. That too was arranged. Kishore Kumar then lied down on the bed and sang the song 'वादा तेरा वादा' from the movie 'दुश्मन', without any prior rehearsal.
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