Rajesh Khanna's 59-year-old film turned this singer into an overnight sensation, his songs still top the retro playlist, he is.., his famous songs are…
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many singers come and go, but there are a few rare gems whose soulful voice remains etched in the memories of the audience for years to come. One such example of this is a legendary singer, whose deep voice wasn't just heard, it was felt. He has redefined the experience of listening to music, especially ghazals, for an entire generation. Who is Bhupinder Singh
What was his breakthrough moment?
Bhupinder Singh famous songs Who is Bhupinder Singh?
The person that we are talking about is none other than Bhupinder Singh. Born in Amritsar, Bhupinder didn't initially dream of becoming a singer. In fact, he once revealed in his interview that he had no desire to become a musician or performer. However, his father was a music professor at Khalsa College and wanted Bhupinder to pursue music. Bhupinder's Music Debut, Work, and More
Bhupinder started his music career at All India Radio and Doordarshan Delhi, where soulful voice garnered a lot of love and appreciation. His breakthrough in Hindi cinema came with Chetan Anand's 1966 film Aakhri Khat, where he sang a rare jazz-ghazal composed by Khayyam. This song turned out to be a career-defining moment for him.
Later, he sang several Bollywood songs like Dil Dhoondta Hai, Naam Gum Jayega, and Karoge Yaad To. But besides being a great singer, he was a visionary artist who was among the first to incorporate instruments like the guitar, bass, and drums into traditional ghazals, making them more relatable to the youth.
Speaking of his personal life,. Bhupinder tied the knot with celebrated singer Mitali Mukherjee. The duo performed together on many occasions, delivering timeless ghazals and songs that added a new dimension to Indian music. Their on-screen chemistry was as admired as their off-screen chemistry.
Besides his notable contribution in the film industry, he also worked in the 1988 TV series Mirza Ghalib, with music by Jagjit Singh. His deep voice was often described as mood and resonates with the audience even today.
Bhupinder took his last breath on 18 July 2022, but his songs continue to live on
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