SUPER-HIT TRINITY :: Kishore Kumar & Kalyanji-Anandji
It took nearly 6 to 7 years for Kalyanji-Anandji to utilise Kishore Kumar. The duo took Kishore Kumar to sing the song, a duet with Shamshad Begum in the film Johar Mehmood In Goa, 1965. The song kuchh bhi kahe duniyawale, filmed on Mehmood and Simi Garewal.
In the year 1968, Teen Bahurania one naughty duet sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle, aa sapnon ki rani nachen gaayen
Anandji, Rajinder Kishan, Kishore Kumar & Kalyanji
1969 Kalyanji-Anandji / Kishore Kumar beautiful solo arre o re arre o re suraj ki tarah from the film Suhag Raat.
October, 1969, release of Aradhana (Music S D Burman) and Kishore Kumar wave started. Rajesh Khanna became a superstar. Almost all the music directors wanted Kishore Kumar to sing their songs.
Kishore Kumar has sung as many as 266 songs under Kalyanji-Anandji.
R D Burman 499 songs
Laxmikant-Pyarelal 402 songs
Bappi Lahiri 298 songs
Kalyanji-Anandji 266 songs (Just 4 songs before ‘Aradhana’)
Rajesh Roshan 254 songs
Kalyanji-Anandji have brilliantly utilized Kishore Kumar to compose Huge Hit / Mega Hit songs in the 70s. In the year 1970 itself the TRO stormed the nation with as many as 17 numbers of top hit songs.
SUPER-HIT TRINITY :: Kishore Kumar & Kalyanji-Anandji :: YEAR 1970
In the year 1969/1970, Kalyanji-Anandjil scored some beautiful melodies, rendered by Kishore Kumar for Dev Anand - Asha Parekh starrer Mahal. Two canorous duets of Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle, ye duniyawale puchhenge, kya baat hui mulaqat hui and an extremely melodious aankhon aankhon mein hum tum and a solo o tera naam leke. Mahal songs are excellently composed.
1970, Rajesh Khanna starrer Sachcha Jhoota two very popular solos of Kishore Kumar. dil ko dekho chehara na dekho and meri pyari bahaniya banegi dulhania
Another Rajesh Khanna starrer Safar with incredible music, two classic solo songs rendered by Kishore Kumar zindagi ka safar hai ye kaisa safar and jeevan se bhari teri aankhen majaboor kare
Holi Aayee Re meri lottery lag jane wali hai
Aansoo Aur Muskan gooni jano bhakt jano filmed on Kishore Kumar
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani sama hai suhana
The biggest hit of 1971 was Dev Anand-Hema Malini starrer Johny Mera Naam with marvellous music by Kalyanji-Anandjhanai, Kishore Kumar three super hit songs two solos pal bhar ke liye koi hame pyar kar le and nafrat karne walon ke seene main one cult classic duet with Asha Bhosle, o mere raja
Binaca Geetmala and Kalyanji-Anandji *Kishore Kumar :-
The music lovers must know that the SUPER-HIT TRINITY of Kishore Kumar & Kalyanji-Anandji have given the songs that stormed the nation. There are 9 songs of this trio from the 70s, appearing in Binaca Geetmala Finals, between the position Number 1 to number 4 position. All these songs have stormed the nation.
I am not hesitating to say that It is Kalyanji-Anandji who has given maximum hits to Kishore Kumar. Many songs of the trio have stormed the nation.
Many of the songs of Kishore Kumar with Kalyanji-Anandji appeared in the weekly countdown program. Listing out only those songs which appeared in finals.
1970 Number 02 -- meri pyari behaniya banegi dulhaniya Sachcha Jhootha
Number 21 -- zindagi ka safar hai ye kaisa safar Safar
Number 29 -- meri lottery lag jane Holi Aayee Re
1971 Number 04 -- guni jano bhakt jano Aansoo Aur Muskan
Number 12 -- he re kanhaiya Chhoti Bahu
Number 15 -- chupke se dil de de (with Lata M.) Maryada
Number 18 -- o mere raja (with Asha) Johny Mera Naam
Number 28 -- sama hai suhana Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
Number 30 -- palbhar ke liye koi Johny Mera Naam
1972 Number 12 --hamare siva tumhare aur (with Lata M.) Apradh
Number 27 --jane mujhe kya hua re (with Lata M.) Janwar Aur Insaan
Number 30 --naino mein nindiya hai (with Lata M.) Joru Ka Ghulaum
Number 31 --mujhe aisi mili hasina Janwar Aur Insaan
Number 37 --aaiye aap ko apne Joru Ka Ghulam
1973 Number 03 --do bechare bina sahare (with M. Kapoor) Victoria 203
Number 05 --samjhauta ghamon se karlo Samjhauta
Number 26 --tu na mili to hum jogi Victoria 203
Number 30 -bure bhi hum bhale bhi Banarasi Babu
1974 Number 01 -mera jeevan kora kagaz Kora Kagaz
Number 05 -are rafta rafta dekho aankh Kahani Kismat Ki
Number 06 -peenewalon ko peene ka (with Hema M) Haath Ki Safai
1975 Number 31 -tere chehre mein wo jadoo Dharmatma
1976 Number 11 -apne jeevan ki uljhan ko Uljhan
1977 Number 23 --waqt ki hera pheri (with M Kapoor) Hera Pheri
Number 25 -koi mane ya na mane Kabeela
Number 30 -khoon pasine ke jo milegi Khoon Pasina
1978 Number 04 -khai ke paan banaraswala Don
Number 20 -main hoon don Don
1979 Number 01 -khai ke paan banaraswala Don
Number 02 -o saathi re tere bina kya jeena Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Number 09 - salam-e-ishq meri jaan Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Number 13 -rote hue aate hai sab Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
1980 Nil
1981 Number 18 -apni to jaise taise Lawaris
Number 24 -yak ba yak kahin koi ( with Asha) Katilon Ke Katil
1982 Number 28 -saat saheliya khadi khadi Vidhata
1983 Number 06 -saat saheliya khadi khadi Vidhata
1984 Number 22 -neele neele ambar pe Kalakar
1985 Nil
1986 Number 09 -peena haram hai ( with Alka ) Chameli Ki Shaadi
Number 10 -tera saath hai kitna pyara ( with Sapna ) Jaanbaaz
1987 Nil
1988 Nil
1989 Number 22 -babul ka ye ghar ( with Alka ) Daata
It was a big surprise that two of the best songs of Kishore Kumar with Kalyanji-Anandji
--priye praneshwari hridayeswari from the film Hum Tum Aur Woh, 1971 and the most famous, till date, -pal pal dil ke paas tum rehti ho from Blackmail, 1973, could not get the place in Binaca Geetmala Finals.
Filmfare Awards:-
In the year 1974, Kalyanji-Anandji won their only filmfare award, for the best music director for the film Kora Kagaz, which has the most popular song sung by Kishore Kumar -mera jeevan kora kagaz
In the year 1978 Kishore Kumar won his third filmfare award for the best male playback singer for a mega hit song of bollywood, -khai ke paan banaraswala khul jaaye band akal ka tala, from film Don which has music by Kalyanji-Anandji.
Ye Duniyawale Poochenge Mulakat Hui Mahal 1969
Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle / Anand Bakshi
35 seconds of prelude full of VIOLINS, FLUTE and the laughing sound from Asha Bhosle. Beautiful take off from Kishore Kumarji ...ये दुनिया वाले पूछेंगे ... 5 seconds of singing ‘pause’ and a mind blowing display of MANDOLIN, synchronised with the rhythm of BONGA DRUM and ACOUSTIC Guitar. First and third interludes are orchestrated with ACCORDION, MANDOLIN, VIOLINS and FLUTE. Second interlude also has the same instruments but with different tunes. The song is filmed on Dev Anand and Asha Parekh
Aankhon Aankhon Mein Hum Tum Mahal 1969
Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle / Anand Bakshi
The song starts with zero prelude, the best part of the song is it’s rhythm, consistent throughout, created with BONGO DRUMS and GUITAR. First and third interludes are full of FLUTE and VIOLINS. Second interlude orchestrated with BRASS instruments. VIOLINS and MANDOLIN are awesomely played in the surround sounds in antares and mukhadas. The song is filmed on Dev Anand and Asha Parekh
Sama Hai Suhana Suhana Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani 1970
Kishore Kumar / Hasrat Jaipuri
An extremely melodious western style composition. 34 seconds of prelude is overwhelmingly rendered, HUMMING by Kishore Kumar, followed by CHORUS singing HUMMING. Melodiously orchestrated in WALTZ rhythm. Interludes are orchestrated with BRASS instruments and MOUTHORGAN. But the best part of the song is use of CHORUS HUMMING. Almost every alternate line has CHORUS. Filmed on Jalal Agha, Rakesh Roshan and Bharti.
Meri Pyari Bahaniya Sac Jhootha 1970
Kishore Kumar / Indeevar
This song stormed the nation. The beauty of this song is, it is orchestrated by using wedding Band Instruments. The brass instruments like Alto Wanger TUBA, Flugel HORN, XYLOPHONE, CLARINET, etc are prominently used in the orchestra. One of the finest songs composed by using an Indian wedding band. Kishore Kumar at it’s melodious best. Awesomely performed by Rajesh Khanna
Jeevan Se Bhari Teri Aankhe Safar 1970
Kishore Kumar / Indeevar
Romantic song, beautifully worded. Superb rendering and on top it Kalyanji-Anandji’s mellifluous orchestra arrangement. 18 seconds of prelude is full of soft VIOLINS Kishore Kumar’s awesome take off जीवन से भरी तेरी आँखें . Melodious TABLA rhythm. First interlude starts with soft VIOLINS, followed by the glimpses of SANTOOR and again soft VIOLINS. Second interlude again soft VIOLINS, SANTOOR and FLUTE. Another beauty of this song is the ‘filler’ used, softo VIOLINS, two times in both the ‘antaras’ one at 1.22 and 1.42. That adds the melody. The song is filmed on Rajesh Khanna.
Zindagi Ka Safar Hai Ye Kaisa Safar Safar 1970
Kishore Kumar / Indeevar
Sad song, metaphysically worded by Indeevar and softly rendered by Kishore Kumar. Zero prelude, wonderful take off ज़िन्दगी का सफर sssहै ये कैसा सफर, कोई समझा नहीं कोई जाना नहीं ...beautiful singing ‘pause’ for 9 seconds, highlighting VIOLINS and PIANO, synchronised with the melodiously orchestrated ‘rhythm’ through ACOUSTIC GUITAR and BONGO drum. First interlude is instrumented with BRASS (Clarinet). Second interlude starts with the stroke of PIANO. It is full of PIANO and VIOLINS. Another beauty of this song is the two ‘fillers’ of 3 seconds each, orchestrated with VIOLINS, in the ‘antaras’. The ‘rhythm’ of the song is very fresh and ear-pleasing. The song is filmed on Rajesh Khanna.
Meri Lottery Lag Jane Wali Hai Holi Aayi Re 1970
Kishore Kumar / Indeevar
Naughty song, sung by Kishore Kumar giving many variations. 16 seconds of prelude starts with WHISTLING and GUITAR with a nicely orchestrated BONGO DRUM rhythm. Kishore Kumar in terrific form. Both the interludes crafted with the BRASS (Trumpet) instruments. It is filmed on Rajendra Nath.
Gooni Jano Bhakt Jano Aasoon Aur Muskan 1971
Kishore Kumar / Qamar Jalalabadi
Another naughty song composed by using traditional piously crafted ‘rhythm’ by using MRIDANGAM, MANJIRA etc. 24 seconds of prelude. Interludes are orchestrated with FLUTE. The song is filmed on Kishore Kumar. In all the interludes Kishore Kumar has shown his ‘class’ by singing and dancing naughtly, with lots of variations. KK fans would definitely love this song.
O Mere Raja Samajh Gaya Main Johny Mera Naam 1971
Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle / Rajinder Krishan
“Johny Mera Naam”, released in 1971, is the biggest blockbuster film of the Director Vijay Anand and the actor Dev Anand, after ‘Guide’ 1965.
Wonderful duet, delicately rendered. The song starts with zero prelude ओ मेरे राजा ! mellifluous display of GUITAR, for 5 seconds, Yet another BONGO DRUM rhythm, consistent throughout the song. In the ‘mukhada’ enjoy strokes of ACCORDION, at least four times, (first at 0.40 and second at 0.43 and many times) that adds to the melody of the song. Both the interludes are orchestrated with FLUTE, ACCORDION and GUITAR. Very delicate use of ACCORDION as a filler in antares and mukhadas. The song is filmed on Dev Anand - Hema Mallini.
Pal Bhar Ke Liye Koi Johny Mera Naam 1971
Kishore Kumar - Usha Khanna / Indeevar
Zero prelude starts with the stroke of GUITAR, followed by Kishore Kumar’s glamorous take off ..पलभर के लिए कोई हमें प्यार कर ले झूठा ही सही followed by the ‘stroke’ of ACCORDION. A romantic song beautifully composed with harmonic DHOLAK rhythm and tenderly orchestrated interludes with SANTOOR and the Humming Sound by Usha Khanna. Other than SANTOOR, VIOLINS are also used in the interludes. The song is admirably filmed on Dev Anand - Hema Malini.
Jo Tum Hasoge To Duniya Hasegi Kathputli 1971
Kishore Kumar / Verma Malik
It’s an inspirational song. 22 seconds of prelude is magical just because of the HUMMING sound by Kishore Kumar. Yet another magical rhythm created thorough ACOUSTIC GUITAR and BONGO DRUMS. The interludes are orchestrated with soft VIOLINS and Kishore Kumar’s AALAPS. CHORUS humming, CHORUS HUMMING and ACCORDION are delicately played in the surround sounds, in antares. Filmed on Jeetendra and Helen.
Tum Mile Pyar Se Apradh 1972
Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle / Indeevar
The beauty of this song is its rhythm, created through CONGA DRUM. Prelude of 29 seconds, HUMMING and AALAPS by Kishore Kumar; AALAPS by Asha Bhosle mesmerizes the listeners. VIOLINS are effectively used in ‘mukhadas’. Again the AALAPS by Asha Bhosle, overlapping Kisihore Kumar’s renditions in mukhadas. Interlude is orchestrated with VIOLINES. Just listen to the pick-up of CONGA DRUM rhythm at the beginning of the first antara (1.37 to 1.40) and also at the end of the first antara (2.10 to 2.12). Both the interludes are orchestrated in western style, mainly orchestrated with soft VIOLINS, filmed on Firoz Khan - Mumtaz.
Dekha Maine Dekha Victoria 03 1973
Kishore Kumar / Indeevar
Another beautiful song on CONGA DRUM rhythm. Brass instruments, TRUMPET and the VIOLINS are used in both the interludes. Second interlude orchestrated with NADASWARAM. Filmed on Saira Bano and Naveen Nischal.
Rafta Rafta Dekho Aankh Kahani Kat Ki 1973
Kishore Kumar - Rekha / Rajinder Krishan
Super song. Kishore Kumar & Kalyanji-Anandji one of the most popular songs. 30 seconds of prelude full of GUITAR, Kishore Kumar’s shouts.. सुनो सुनो ओ मगनभाई sss
Mindblowing take-off by Kishore Kumar ..अरे रफ्ता रफ्ता देखो आँख मेरी लड़ी है , sets the mood of the song. The best part of the song is the exhibition of Electric GUITAR, in the mukhada, after every line अरे रफ्ता रफ्ता देखो आँख मेरी लड़ी है , rendered. First interlude is orchestrated with GUITAR and TRUMPET with BONGO DRUM rhythm. Second interlude full of GUITAR. Filmed on Dharmendra - Rekha.
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Tum Rehti Ho Blackmail 1973
Kishore Kumar / Rajinder Krishan
Mesmerizing prelude of 40 seconds starts with GUITAR, ACCORDION and VIOLINS. Awesome take off by Kishore Kumar…..पल पल दिल के पास and the CONGA rhythm starts. Soft VIOLINS are melodiously orchestrated in the surround sounds of Kishore Kumar. First and the third interludes are full of soft displays of VIOLINS, GUITAR and ACCORDION. Second interlude is orchestrated with ACCORDION and VIOLINS. Filmed on Dharmendra - Raakhi.
Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz Kora Kaagaz 1974
Kishore Kumar / M G Hashmat
One of the finest compositions from Kalyanji-Anandji. The song is composed in the raag Jhinjhoti. The best part of the song is the filler / surround sound of 3 seconds of soft VIOLINS used after every line. This filler has brought the ‘melody’ in the song. The same 3 seconds of soft VIOLINS are also used in antares. The first it can be heard at 0.27 to 0.30. It is repeated even in interludes. The same tune also played through GUITAR. But it sounds good on VIOLINS. The song has a good TABLA rhythm.
Tere Chehre Me Wo Jadoo Hai Dharmatma 1975
Kishore Kumar / Indeevar
Romantic song, filmed in Afghanistan. 50 seconds of prelude is full of soft VIOLINS, MANDOLIN and RUBAB. Wonderful DHOLAK rhythm. RUBAB (a famous musical instrument from Afghanistan) is prominently used in the song. Filmed on Hema Malini and Firoz Khan.
Khaike Paan Banaraswala Don 1978
Kishore Kumar / Anjaan
Kalyanji-Anandji’s top hit song. Powerful, DHOLAK rhythm. Naturally rendered by Kishore Kumar. Awesomely acted and danced by Amitabh Bachchan.
O Saathi Re Tere Bina Bhi Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 1978
Kishore Kumar / Anjaan
40 seconds of prelude starts with the stroke of GUITAR, Kishore Kumar’s AALAPS and again GUITAR. Beautiful take off ओ साथी रे ….melodious rhythm. First interlude is orchestrated with GUITAR, solo VIOLIN and CHORUS. Antares are beautifully filled by surrounding sounds of VIOLINS. Second interlude is full of CHORUS, SAXOPHONE and GUITAR. It is filmed on Amitabh Bachchan. A super hit song,
Ajay Poundarik
Vadodara (Gujarat)
