Kishore Kumar is probably one of the few Renissance Man. Satyajit Ray, Guru Dutt, Raj Kapoor were few of them. By Renissance men I mean someone who could do lots of things. Kishore Kumar was an Actor, Director, Musician, Lyricist and Playback Singer. And he has strived excellence in each and evry one of them. His only rival was with his idol Mohammed Rafi and still till his death both of them remained the best of friends. Never letting anyone get over them.
Here is My list of 20 Best Kishore Kumar Songs. I have divided the songs in to 2 categories. The First One are the songs which have Kishore Kumar singing in Solo and the second one has the one he is singing in a duet or more than 2 singers. The Songs are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER. They are just 20 of best Kishore Kumar songs.
** KISHORE KUMAR - SOLO **
1) Kabhi Bebasi Ne Maara
Film - Alag Alag
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Amazing song picturised on Rajesh Khanna. All about how everyone betrays a person. Truly a Kishore Kumar Master piece
2) Tanha Main Akela
Film - Sache ka Bol Bala
Music Director - Bappi Lahiri
Lyrics - Majrooh Sultanpuri
Underated yet beautiful romantic song from the movie sachce ka bol bala. Picturised on Jackie Shroff.
3) Paga Ghoogroo Bandh Meera Nachi Thi
Film - Namak Halal
Music Director - Bappi Lahiri
Lyrics - Indeevar
Gem Of A Number. No Introduction needed.
4) Aane Wala Pal Jaane Wala Hai.
Film - Golmaal
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Gulzar
That Bolywood’s most famous comedy movie should have such a beautiful romantic song speaks for itself. Probably Kishore Kumar’s best song till date. Superb Lyrics by Gulzar.
5) Koi Hota Jisko Apna
Film - Mere Apne
Music Director -
Lyrics - Gulzar
Another Beautiful song by Gulzar picturised on Vinod Khanna. Comes in the Sad Songs category.
6) Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna
Film - Kudrat
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Majrooh Sultanpuri
Beautiful romantic song pictorised on Rajesh Khanna. The Lata Mangeshkar version was paani-kum-chai in front of Kishore’s version.
7) Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si
Film - Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Music Director - S.D.Burman
Lyrics - Majrooh Sultanpuri
The Song which moved Kishore Kumar to instant stardom. No introduction needed.
8) Zindagi Ek Safar
Film - Andaz
Music Director - Shanker-Jaikishen
Lyrics - Hasrat Jaipuri
Superb Lyrics by gulshan bawra. Had the nation singing its tunes.
9) Zindagi Ki Yehi Reet Hai
Film - Mr. India
Music Director - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Javed Akhtar
Beautiful Song. One of Kisgore Da’s last songs.
10) Chehra Hai yaa Chaand Khila Hai
Film - Saagar
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Javed Akhtar
Do I need to even write anything about this song?
** KISHORE KUMAR - DUET OR MORE THAN 2 SINGERS **
1) Tere Bina Zinagi Se Koi
Film - Aandhi
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Gulzar
Co-Singers - Lata Mangeshkar
Beautiful Song. Perhaps the best song picturiastion in the history of Hindi Movies.
2) Chana Chor Garam
Film - Kranti
Music Director - Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand bakshi
Co-Singers - Mohammed Rafi, Lata Maheshkar & Nitin Mukesh
Long Anti-british song. Superb Lyrics by Anand Bakshi and catchy tune by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Originally Manoj Kumar wanted Mukesh to sing this song but as he had died by the time the shooting started he decided to let his son sing.
3) Baney Chahe Dushman
Film - Dostana
Music Director - Kalyanji Anandji
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Mohammed rafi
Superb Song which anand bakshi wrote keeping in mind the intense media created rivalry between Mohammed Rafi and kishore kumar. And the lyrics hold true for them.’’Bane chahe dushman.Zamana humara.salamt rahey.dostana humara
4) Ek Rasta Do Rahi
Film - Ram Balram
Music Director - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Mohammed Rafi
Another Song keeping the rivalry of Mohammed Rafi-Kishore Kumar. Amazing fun song.
5) Sa Re Ga Ma
Film - Chupke Chupke
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Mohammed Rafi
Another Fun Song. When The 2 master singers sang together nothing beat them.
6) Inthea Ho Gayi, Intezaar ki.
Film - Sharabi
Music Director - Bappi Lahri
Lyrics - Indeevar
Co-Singers - Asha Bhosle
Slow romantic number. Unlike anything bappi da has ever composed before.
7) Hum Jhoot Bolte Hai
Film - Imaan Dharam
Music Director - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand bakshi
Co-Singers - Mohammed Rafi
Very Good Song sung by both the masters. Movie was based on 2 con men who earn living by giving false testimonies.
8) Jaane kaise Kub Kaha
Film - Shakti
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - R.D.Burman
Co-Singers - Lata Mangeshkar.
No Introduction needed.
9) Jaanu Meri Jaan
Film - Shaan
Music Director - R.D.Burman
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Mohammed Rafi & Asha Bhosle
Fun Song and very catchy https://lyrics.
10) Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar
Film - Amar Akbar anthony
Music Director - Laxmikant Pyarelal
Lyrics - Anand Bakshi
Co-Singers - Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar.
The Prime reason why this song is in my list is because it was the first and the last time that all the 4 best singers sung this song together.
If there are any mistakes regarding the co-singers, music directors or lyricist of the above songs please email them to me or let me know.