| Name(s) |
MAHENDRA KAPOOR |
| Date of
Birth |
January 09, 1934
– Amritsar, Punjab, India. |
| Date of
Death |
September 27, 2008
– Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
|
Identity |
Indian Playback
Singer |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- In a career spanning five decades, he recorded about
25000 songs in various regional languages.
- His popular songs include:
- ‘Chalo ek baar phir se Ajnabi ban jayen hum
dono’ Gumrah,
- ‘Neele gagan ke tale’ Hamraaz.
- His name however became most closely associated with
patriotic songs including:
- ‘Mere Desh Ki Dharti', in Manoj Kumar’s film Upkaar.
- He had a very large vocal range, and he is sometimes
referred to as The Vibrant Voice of India.
- He was the first Indian playback singer to record music
in English.
- He sang many hit songs of yesteryears, and the most
notable ones being those for B.R. Chopra's Films (Dhool Ka
Phool, Gumrah, Waqt, Hamraaz, Dhund etc.) and for Legendary
Actor/Director Manoj Kumar (Upkaar, Purab Aur Paschim etc.).
- He has sung in almost every language in India, and has
sung & covered almost every variety of songs such as
Patriotic, Romantic, Bhajans, Qawwalis, Naats, & the TV
Serial "MAHABHARAT" title song has been the umpteenth
feather in his already crowned cap.
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Awards & Accolades |
- 1972 - Padma Shri.
- 1968 - National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
– "Mere Desh Ki Dharti" – Upkar.
- Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer:
- 1964 Won
– "Chalo Ek Bar" – Gumrah
- 1968 Won
– "Neele Gagan Ke Tale" – Hamraaz
- 1968
Nominated – "Mere Desh Ki Dharti" – Upkar
- 1975 Won
– "Aur Nahi Bus Aur Nahi" – Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
- 1977
Nominated – "Sunke Teri Pukar" – Fakira
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Other |
His son Rohan Kapoor is an
actor and singer. |
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