Lata-Mohammed Rafi to Lata-Kishore Kumar, iconic musical jodis that ruled Bollywood
India Today
As the nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, passed away today (February 6), let’s take a look at some of the most iconic musical jodis of Bollywood.
Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital today (February 6), was known as the nightingale of India. Her songs, such as Gaata Rahe Mera Dil, Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein, Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera, among others, are etched in our minds for her brilliant performances and her chemistry with co-singers like Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh and others. Let’s take a look at some of her best musical pairings:
Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar stand as an evergreen singer duo of Bollywood. They have crooned several hit melodies together that are still remembered and cherished by music lovers. Some of their most memorable works are Gaata Rahe Mera Dil, Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera, Panna Ki Tamanna Hai, Hum Dono Do Premi, Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein and many more.
In a singing career spanning 35 years, Mohammed Rafi worked with all the well-known music directors and singers of his time, including Lata Mangeshkar. From romantic tracks to songs on friendship, the duo made everyone fall in love with their music and voices. Some of their most melodious songs are Kitna Pyara Wada Hai, Rut Hai Milan Ki, Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho, Teri Bindiya Re and others.
From O Mere Sanam to Ek Pyar Ka Naghma Hai, Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh are voices behind many such magical tracks. Even today, music lovers hear these tracks on loop. As both Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh have passed away, they sure have left a void in the music world of Bollywood.
Talat Mahmood’s mellifluous voice still casts a spell on listeners, emitting the fragrance of romance for some or drowning others in the depths of melancholy. He and the nightingale of India joined hands to produce songs that still tug the strings of our hearts. Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyar Bhadha, Hoke Majboor Mujhe, Seene Mein Sulagte Hair Armaan are some of our favourites.
Manna Dey was not just a phenomenal singer, but also a noted music director and musician. While he passed away in 2013, Manna Dey left behind a huge legacy. With Lata Mangeshkar, the ace musician crooned songs that won everyone’s hearts. Some of the most memorable tracks by this singer duo are Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein, Chunri Sambhal Gori, Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua, Chadh Gayo Papi Bichuhua and others.
After singing with some of the most legendary singers of their time, Lata Mangeshkar also shared the stage with Udit Narayan in the 2000s. While time changed, one thing that remained the same was the enchantment in Lata Tai’s voice. Her tracks with Udit Naraya, such as Pyar Kar, Dholna, Bholi Si Surat and others, were loved by the audience.
