Mukesh

Mukesh Chand Mathur (22 July 1923-27 August 1976), better known mononymously as Mukesh, was an Indian playback singer of Hindi movies. Along with Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar, he was one of the most popular and legendary singers of his era. Amongst the numerous nominations and awards he won, his song "Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai" from film Rajnigandha (1973) won him the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Mukesh was also popular as being the voice of the actor Raj Kapoor.


Out of the numerous songs he gave his voice to,Kahin door jab din dhal Jaaye from Anand(1971) ,Ek Pyaar ka Nagma hai from Shor(1972),Maine Tere Liye Hi Saat Rang Ke from Anand(1972), Sab Kuch Seekha Humne from Anari(1959),Jeena yahan marna yahan and Kehta hai Joker from Mera Naam Joker(1970) are the most popular among his fans and followers.