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Sad songs of Kishore Kumar

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Kishore Kumar's song collections are prized by everyone who have them.

I have written elsewhere about the happy songs of Kishore Kumar. I Intend to write also about the romantic songs of Kishore Kumar. Keep on watching this space for more.

The following lens gives a list of Kishore's songs that are characterized by the ethos of sadness, longing, nostalgia.

If you are new to India/ Indian music, I would suggest that you start with listening to the sad songs of Kishore Kumar. His voice carries a timeless, ethereal note of humanness.

Kishore Kumar, the man with the golden voice

Sad songs

Kishore Kumar in a pensive moodKishore Kumar's voice has a quality that goes deep in your heart and pull at the humanness inside. His sad songs strike a cord in kindred souls that they may find hard to express.

Over to the genius

Zindagi ka safar

My favourite song ever!

The most poignant and heart-wrenching song of Kishore Kumar!

Zindagi Ka Safar...

Given below is a translation of the song along with the English transliteration that I found at http://notestomyself.wordpress.com/lyrics/

(Zindagi Ka Safar; Hai Ye Kaisa Safar
Koi Samjha Nahin; Koi Jaana Nahin) x 2
Life is a journey; what a journey it is
No one understands; No one knows

Hai Ye Kaisi Dagar, Chalte Hain Sab Magar
Koi Samjha Nahin Koi Jaana Nahin
Here's lays a path that everyone must all walk through
No one understand it; No knows it

Zindagi Ko Bahut Pyaar Hamne Kiya
Maut Se Bhi Mohabbat Nibhaaenge Ham
I've loved this life to the fullest (ed-libbed)
When death comes, that too I will embrace

Rote Rote Zamaane Mein Aaye Magar
Hanste Hanste Zamaane Se Jaaenge Ham
With tears 'n tears I have entered this world
With laughter 'n laughter I will depart from this world

Jaaenge Par Kidhar Hai Kise Ye Khabar
Koi Samjha Nahin Koi Jaana Nahin
When its time to go who knows where we go
No one understands it, no one knows it

Aise Jeevan Bhi Hain Jo Jiye Hi Nahin
Jinko Jeene Se Pehle Hi Maut Aa Gayi
There are lives who aren't alive
And there are those who died before they could live.

Phool Aise Bhi Hain Jo Khile Hi Nahin
Jinko Khilne Se Pehle Fiza Kha Gai
There are flowers that do not blossom
And there are bloom whose life will be taken from them (ed-libbed)

Hai Pareshaan Nazar Thak Gaye Chaaraagar
Koi Samjha Nahin; Koi Jaana Nahin
O I feel such distress; my eyes are tired & weary (ed-libbed)
No one understands it; No one knows it
Zindagi Ka Safar
by rajiviit | video info

1,447 ratings | 1,196,830 views
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Kishore Kumar's sad songs with the theme LIFE or ZINDAGI

Sad songs on Zindagi

Since we have started with Zindagi Ka Safar, let us now look at a few songs that revolve around the same theme - theme of life or Zindagi

1. Zindagi Ke Safar Main Gujar Jaate Hain Jo Makaam
2. Zindagi, Kaisi hain paheli
3. Badi Suni Hai ZIndagi
Anand, jindagi kaisi hai paheli ...
by rajiviit | video info

704 ratings | 491,065 views
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Mere naseeb main

Songs that tug at your heart

Some songs of Kishore Kumar are such that you can listen to them time and again and again and again...

Here are some songs that I could keep on listening to on and on and on..

1. Mere Naseeb Main Ae Dost
2. Woh Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Thi
3. Teri Duniya Se
4. Koi Hota Jisko Apna
Woh Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Thi 1969 film Khamoshi - Rajesh Khanna, Waheeda Rehman, Kishore Kumar
by spsyed | video info

667 ratings | 283,869 views
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Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain

Deep baritone - Kishore Kumar for Amitabh Bachchan

Kishore Kumar sings here for Amitabh Bachchan, one legenD sings for another!

1. Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain
2. O Saathi Re
3. Rimzim Gire Saawan
4. Nahin main nahin dekh sakta
Manzilen Apni Jagah
by Subaan420 | video info

1,231 ratings | 1,321,239 views
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Absolutely THE sad song of Kishore Kumar

When a spark flares (English translation of Hindi title)

Hindi Film buffs will recognize this instantly

When a spark flares (English translation of Hindi title)

There is such pathos in this song - I was stunned for 10 minutes when I hear the song the first time. The song speaks of love, frustration, helplessness...No, make that utter helplessness.

Rajesh Khanna is brilliant and Kishore Kumar will take you by the collar and make you listen till the very end.

Videos of some more songs

Song 1. A spark of a flame (hahahaha)
Song 2. Dil Aaj Shair Hai
Song 3. Meri Bheegi Bheegi Si
Song 4. Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikwa Toh Nahi
Chingari Koi Bhadke - Sharmila Tagore & Rajesh Khanna - Amar Prem
by rajshri | video info

2,220 ratings | 1,796,828 views
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Do you know of any songs that I should add here?

Please suggest songs that you feel should be added here.

  • VKumar Oct 25, 2011 @ 10:03 am | delete
    You should add Khilte Hain Gul Yahan... I included it as one of the all time greatest Bollywood songs in my Lens. Excellent choice. Great Lens. Really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.
  • flashkid Apr 9, 2011 @ 6:43 am | delete
    There is a lot of philosophy in kishoreda's songs
    JAB DARD NAHIN THA SEENE MEIN....
    SAMJHOUTA GAMON SE KAR LO...

    Two examples.

    Great Lens, Tom cat
  • Dehiscent Apr 9, 2011 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Flashkid, you introduced me to 2 new songs.... I ve not heard them before. Thanks
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