Mukesh's 93rd birth anniversary: Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai, Kabhie Kabhie, Saawan Ka Mahina - A look at his best numbers!

It is Mukesh's 93rd birth anniversary and here is a recap of some of his most unforgettable songs ever

By Urmimala Banerjee
| Updated: July 22, 2016 11:50 AM IST

Mukesh will always live on courtesy these 10 unforgettable numbers

Popularly known as the voice of legendary filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, Mukesh Chand Mathur better known as Mukesh was one of the legendary singers of yesteryears. His name is taken in the same league as Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar. The talented singer worked in the Public Works Department in Delhi before he joined Bollywood as singer. His sad songs have given us company on many heartbroken nights. On the occasion of his 93rd birth anniversary, we take a look at his immortal songs Also Read - Year Ender 2021: Shershaah to Jai Bhim; check out the Top 10 most searched movies on Google this year

Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai
Film: Shor (1972)
Composers: Laxmikant Pyarelal Also Read - Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI seeks Google and Facebook help to retrieve deleted chats, emails, social media posts of late actor

If the cycle of life was to be told in a melodious manner, one would use Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai. The song featured Manoj Kumar and Nanda. It is regarded as the No.1 composition of LP throughout their golden years. Lata Mangeshkar was Mukesh's singing partner in this song. Also Read - THIS tool helped Badshah to create a world record with his latest track Paagal

Saawan Ka Mahina Pawan Kare Shor
Film: Milan (1972)
Composers: Laxmikant Pyarelal

This is one number we are sure many kids of this generation might have heard as well. Again it was the combo of Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar. The film Milan was a remake of the 1963 Telugu hit, Mooga Manasulu and directed by A Subba Rao. Shot on the banks of the river Godavari, it is a lovely looking number.

Kabhie Kabhie Mere Dil Main
Film: Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
Composer: Khayyam

Do we really need to say anything about this evergreen classic? We know many young kids who swear by the romance of the song. The extremely gifted duo of Khayyam and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi created magic with this number and Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar brought it to life. Whether you hear it in the morning or close to midnight, you'll be lovestruck. Another Mukesh gem from the film is Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon.

Suhana Safar Aur Yeh Mausam Haseen
Film: Madhumati (1958)
Composer: Salil Choudhary

The jodi of Salil Choudhary and songwriter Shailendra are revered by the music lovers till date. Many feel it is the best song of Mukesh. Did you know that the film's director Bimal Roy had earlier thought of SD Burman for this film but later opted for Salil Choudhary.

Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye
Film: Anand (1971)
Composer: Salil Choudhary

This song is written by Yogesh Gaur. The film had some lovely songs and this is another masterpiece from Salil Choudhary. It seems director Hrishikesh Mukherjee had first asked Lata Mangeshkar to compose music for the film but the lady politely declined the offer.

Mera Joota Hai Jaapani
Film: Shree 420 (1955)
Composers: Shankar Jaikishan

Mukesh sang many memorable songs fro Raj Kapoor like Awara Hoon (Awara), Dost Dost Na Raha (Sangam), which made him the most suitable singer for the actor-director. Written by Shailendra, this peppy song spoke about the newly independent India.

Dost Dost Na Raha
Film: Sangam (1964)
Composers: Shankar Jaikishan

We are sure you must have sung this number, at least the first four lines for your friend/lover some time or the other. Though the lines are now used in jest, Sangam's soundtrack falls in the top 10 of 100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks ever. Written by Shailendra, it is one of Mukesh's saddest songs in a film of male bonding, love and sacrifice in times when love was utopian.

Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal
Film: Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
Composers: Laxmikant Pyarelal

Penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri, this is one of the flirty numbers of the maestro of sad songs, Mukesh. It is again composed by LP. It is a karaoke favourite too.

Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan
Film: Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Composers: Shankar Jaikishan

Mera Naam Joker went on to become one of Raj Kapoor's most critically acclaimed films ever. The song is a superhit and very philosophical too. This song is also written by the genius Shailendra. The film has another Mukesh masterpiece, Jaane Kahan Gaye Woh Din.

Ek Din Bik Jayega Maati Ke Mol
Film: Dharam Karam (1975)
Composer: RD Burman

Both Kishore Kumar and Mukesh sung variations of the song in the film. The lyrics are by Majrooh Sultanpuri. It is one of the most philosophical songs ever.

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ByUrmimala Banerjee
Updated: July 22, 2016 11:50 AM IST