Crazy For Kishore

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In this podcast, listen to a retro cool show by Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar, sons of legendary Kishore Kumar. Tune in to listen to pieces revolving around the madness and untold stories of Kishore Kumar. This is a Radio Nasha production, brought to you by HT smartcast.

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S3E20 l Kishore Da on the set of Mahal

In this installment of Crazy for Kishore, Sudesh Bhosle, our host, transports us to the set of the 1949 film “Mahal.” Recognized as India’s inaugural proper Horror film, it achieved significant success. However, the focus of this episode is on the escapades of Kishore da during its night shoots. Tune in now and find out how Kishore Da scared the soul out of Madhubala ji.

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E19 | Kishore Da and Manna Dey's Friendship: Part 2

In this episode of Crazy for Kishore, Our beloved Sudesh Bhosle, In the last episode you heard about the bond shared by Kishore Da and Manna Dey, Sudesh now reveals that their connection was not without its share of arguments and conflicts. Tune in to hear Sudesh narrate an incident that made Kishore Da furious. Additionally, don't miss another exciting segment of "Yu Hota To Kya Hota."

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E18 | Kishore Da and Manna Dey's Friendship: Part 1

Episode summary: In this episode of Crazy for Kishore, host Sudesh Bhosale talks about hte friendship of Kishore Da and Manna Dey Aka Manna Da, their friendship started of from Bombay talkies where the two of them used to work, diving more about their connections and the fun loving side of Kishore Da. In today's "Yu hota to kya Hota," Sudesh skillfully mimics Manna Da's voice to perform a superhit Kishore Kumar song. Tune in for more

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E17 | Kishore Unveiled: A Peek into His Hobbies

In this episode of Crazy for Kishore, Our host Sudesh Bhosale, talks about the hobbies of Kishore Da, taking us deeper into the world of Kishore Kumar, From his profound admiration for Hollywood music...

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E16 | The Golden Age of Bollywood: Exploring the 70's

In this installment of "Crazy for Kishore," Sudesh Bhosle, the host, talks about the 70s, where the film industry experienced its full glory. The episode explores the rise of formula films, Manmohan Desai masala entertainers, the magical collaboration between RD Burman and Kishore Da, and not to be overlooked the musical extravaganza of Kishore Kumar himself. Additionally, stay tuned for another engaging segment of "Yu Hota To Kya Hota." Tune in now!

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E15 | Rhythms of Kinship: Kishore Da and his Sons

Welcome back to a fresh episode of "Crazy for Kishore" featuring a new vibe and your new host, RJ Sudhesh Bhosle. Sudesh talks about the relations ship between Kishore Kumar and his two sons Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar, listen in to the bond they shared behind the scenes of their craft. Join us as we unravel the behind-the-scenes bond they shared in the world of their craft. Additionally, stay tuned for a wild new segment just for you titled "Yu Hota To Kya Hota." Tune in to discover what all the fuss is about!

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E14 | Kishore Da and Chaim Topol

In this episode of Crazy for Kishore, Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar talks about the connection Kishore Da felt from Chaim Topol, Kishore Da held immense admiration for Topol and his work, particularly his film "Fiddler on the Roof," which he watched 15 times. Tune in now to hear the stories from the Kumar family's London trip, where Kishore Da interacted with Chaim Topol and shared a memorable moment together on stage.

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E13 | Tales of Trio: Kishore Da, Asha Ji , and RD Burman's Musical Mischief

In Today's episode of "Crazy For Kishore" Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar discuss Kishore da's unique approach to crafting his songs, along with the dynamic trio of Kishore da, Asha ji, and RD Burman, highlighting the hilarious incidents that always unfolded during their recording sessions. Amit Kumar shares a particularly funny tale about a recording session for a Bengali song that Kishore da later adapted into a Hindi version.  to discover the song in question, be sure to tune in now!

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E12 | Kishore Da's : Lights, Camera and Laughter

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore" Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar take us on yet another tale of Kishore Da and his funny antics on the sets of his films, we all know how Kishore Kumar was admired and respeced forhis singing, While Kishore Kumar is widely celebrated for his remarkable singing talent, his offbeat and humorous persona during film shoots is just another side of him which everyone just adored. One memorable instance of this was during the filming of the 1955 movie "Pehli Jhalak," where he shared an action-packed scene with Pran Sab. Tune in now

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Mar 12, 2024
S3E11 | Kishore Da & Tales from the Set: "Thodisi Bewafaii"

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore," Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar discuss how Kishore Kumar, without any formal training, emerged as one of the greatest singers to ever grace our world. Also talking about hilarious tales of Kishore da from the sets of the film "Thodisi Bewafaii" Have you ever wondered which song earned Kishore Kumar his Filmfare Award? Tune in now to find out!

4m
Mar 12, 2024
S3E10 | Mastering Music: Kishore Da and the art of yodelling

 In this episode of Crazy For Kishore, Amit kumar and Sumit kumar take us on a journey filled with music and masti, diving into how Kishore da mastered the art of yodelling, and how he learnt this form of music mastery, Notably, Kishore Kumar's name graces the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records as the sole representative from India, securing his place as one of the world's foremost yodelling artists. Additionally, Amit Kumar shares an intriguing anecdote about how Kishore da's choice of attire prior to a recording session could significantly impact his mood for the day. 

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Oct 31, 2023
S3E9 | When Music and Food Collide: RD Burman's Trick to Rehearse Kishore Da

In this special episode of Crazy for Kishore Amit kumar and his younger brother Sumit kumar take a closer look into the friendship of RD burman and Kishore kumar and their tales, how even being busy in their respective  careers, they still made time to catch up, one of the fascinating story is about how RD Burman tricked the foodie Kishore Kumar into doing some tough rehearsals under the facade of a treat, RD Burman used delicious dishes to lure in Kishore Da. Tune in now for more tales. 

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Oct 31, 2023
S3E8 | Kishore Da and Danny: Harmonizing Friendship and Faith

Ashok Kumar and Satish Kumar talk about a tale that will reshape your perception of Kishore Da. We are all aware of the strong friendship between Danny and Kishore Da. However, before their enduring bond was forged, Danny approached Kishore Kumar with a significant favor. He requested Kishore Kumar to lend his voice to sing a bhajan for an upcoming film. Initially hesitant, Kishore Da ultimately agreed, but with certain conditions for the recording of this bhajan. During the recording and in that moment, he experienced a profound connection with spirituality. Tune in now.

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Oct 31, 2023
S3E7 | Singing, Acting, and Tough Love: The Ashok-Kishore Connection

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore", Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar talks about the bond shared by Ashok Kumar and Kishore Da. They explore how Kishore Da was utterly mesmerized by the presence of his elder brother, Ashok Kumar. What's more, did you know that there was an age gap of 18 years between the two? listen to the extraordinary connection between the two brothers how this bond extended far beyond the realms of cinema and was deeply rooted in their shared passion for singing and acting. Don't miss out—tune in now!

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Oct 31, 2023
S3E6 | Kishore Da's Film "Naukri"

In this episode, Amit kumar and Sumit kumar talks about the 1954 film "Naukri" Starring Kishore Da along with the breathtaking Sheila Ramani, how the project was laid out, with Kishore Da in the initial stages of his playback singing, learn about how Kishore Da had a slight discomfort about him being tested by  Salil Chowdhury, Listen in to know more about the antics and the behind the scene of the film "Naukri". 

4m
Oct 31, 2023
S3E5 | From Friends to Legends: Rajesh Khanna and Kishore Kumar

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore" Host Amit kumar and Sumit Kumar They talk about the movie which set in stone the playback singing career of Kishore Da's, How the Acting of Rajesh Khanna and the singing of Kishore Kumar was a legendary duo which started the golden era of Bollywood with back to back hits and evergreen songs which still tops the charts till date, Their evergreen songs continue to rule the charts today. Discover how their friendship began long before they became stars. Listen in now.

4m
Oct 31, 2023
S3E4 | Classical Stardom: Chasing the Howrah Melody

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore," Amit and Sumit Kumar team up to share a Hilarious story about a song shoot in Kolkata. They faced denials for permissions to film on the Hooghly River. To overcome this, the producers ingeniously constructed a makeshift Howrah Bridge at Filmalaya Studio in Mumbai. This song not only boosted Kishore da's performance but also surprised both performers and the audience. It served as a statement to those who doubted his ability in classical singing. Tune in now to discover the name of this remarkable song!

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Oct 31, 2023
S3E3 | Living it Up with Kishore Da: Tales of a Legend

They say, 'You only live once,' and that's so true, isn't it? Join our hosts, Amit and Sumit, as they take you on a crazy journey into Kishore Da's carefree life. It's quite amusing to learn that he actually had a 'Beware of Kishore' sign outside his house. And let's not forget about Manas putra and its unique connection with Kishore Da. Tune in to discover these captivating stories in this episode!"

4m
Oct 31, 2023
S3E2 | Mr. X in Bombay: A retrospective With Amit and Sumit Kumar

In this episode, hosts Amit and Sumit takes you to the intriguing world of Kishore Da's science fiction thriller, "Mr. X in Bombay." one of the first science fiction movies of Bollywood, the film's music was composed by the talented Laxmikant Pyarelal, and interestingly, Kishore Da himself expressed admiration for his work. Surprisingly, did you know Kishore Da didn't request any compensation for lending his vocals to a song in one of Rajesh Khanna's movies. Well, tune in to know more.

3m
Oct 31, 2023
S3E1 | Remembering history and hits: with Amit and Sumit Kumar

In the 3rd season of "Crazy for Kishore," Amit da and Sumit da, sons of Kishore Kumar, will take us on a journey where we'll hear stories about Kishore da's personal and professional life.   In this episode, they take us to his evergreen hit, "Tum Aa Gaye Ho Noor Aa Gaya." Interestingly, they reveal that the song originally had a different melody, but Kishore Da transformed it into an everlasting classic. Additionally, they share intriguing gossip about Gouri Kunj. Did you know that during the restoration of Gouri Kunj bungalow, Kishore Da intentionally preserved an old and distorted pillar? But why? Well, you'll have to tune in to this episode of "Crazy for Kishore" to find out!   

3m
Oct 09, 2023
S2E92 Obstruction in the 90s Censorship and Surprises in Kishore's Era

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore," Amit Kumar talks about the strictness of the censor board back in the 90s. Believe it or not, it wasn't just movies that were scrutinized, but even some songs came under strike from the censor board! If any word didn't pass the screening, and the singer wasn't available for a re-recording, those parts of the song were actually dubbed over. However, did you know, the evergreen song "Michale Hai to Cycle Hain" went through something similar? So tune in now 

3m
Oct 09, 2023
S2E91 First international Show Kishore ki Mehfil in Mauritius

In this episode, host Amit Kumar takes us to the first ever internatioal tour of Kishore Da, sharing some amazing stories from Kishore Da's in Mauritius. And guess what? On his way back, he even recorded the timeless classic "Khiza Ke Phool" with the legendary Laxmikant Pyarelal. But here's the fun fact, Kishore Da had a little bet going with his team. Wanna know what it was and who won? Well, you'll have to give it a listen to find out! Tune in for more.   

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Oct 09, 2023
S2E90 | 'Sholay': Trivia and Tales from a Bollywood Classic

'Basanti, in kutto ke samne mat nachna'—the iconic dialog from 'Sholay' that stole hearts. In this episode, Host Satish Kaushik talks about the legendary Kishore da and R.D. Burman's evergreen songs, like "Mehbooba Mehbooba," "Yeh Dosti," and "Koi Haseena Jab," remain timeless. Starring Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, and more, this masterpiece holds a trove of trivia. 'Sholay,' the legendary 1975 blockbuster, made cinematic history as the first Indian film with stereophonic sound and 70mm widescreen. An unreleased Qawali, featuring Kishore da and Manna Dey, adds intrigue. Want to know why it didn't make the cut? Tune in to uncover the full story.

3m
Oct 09, 2023
S2E89 | Unusual Friendships: Sunil Dutt, Kishore Kumar, and the Nathula Show

In today's episode, Amit Kumar shares a tale highlighting the extraordinary bond between Sunil Dutt and the legendary Kishore Kumar. How it took Dutt ji almost a year to persuade Kishore kumar for the Nathula show, to Kishore Da's not so good health, and their everlasting friendship. Did you know there's actually a road named after Kishore Da! Tune in for more.   

3m
Oct 09, 2023
S2E88 | Journey to the '90s: Kishore Da's superhit film 'Bhai-Bhai'

In today's episode, host Amit Kumar takes us on a trip back to the '90s, remembering the superhit film "Bhai-Bhai" from 1956. This movie was not only a family drama but also packed with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. We'll be diving into everything, from the timeless track "Ae Dil Mujhe Bata De" to Dada Muni's insightful predictions about the film. Tune in to find out which South movie it's a remake of! It's going to be a nostalgic ride you won't want to miss!    

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Sep 18, 2023
S2E87 | Kishore Kumar's Tongue-Twister Tragedy: The Nathula Show

Host Amit Kumar talks about a funny tongue-twister mix-up with Kishore Kumar. On the way to his first show at Nathula, a playful challenge with a brigadier made them a bit late. But Kishore da had a smart plan to solve the 'chaar kachari kachche chacha' puzzle. Tune in for more warm stories. Don't miss it!

3m
Sep 18, 2023
S2E86 | Family Stories Amit Kumar's Heartwarming Chat with His Moms

Amit Kumar is talking to his mom, Ruma Guha Thakurta, and his stepmom, Leena Chandavarkar. They're sharing some interesting stories from the 1990s about love and marriage. They talk about how Leena Ji wanted to get married to Kishore Da early and some funny moments they had. Ruma Guha Thakurta also shares her special memories with Satyajit Ray. It's a nice chat between a son and his moms. Tune in to hear these cool stories from their past.

5m
Sep 18, 2023
S2E85 | Love Stories and More Amit Kumar with his Mother and Stepmother

Marriage shenanigans and tales, In this episode of Crazy for Kishore, Amit Kumar has a heartfelt talk with his mom Ruma Guha Thakurta and his third stepmom Leena Chandavarkar. They spilled the beans on some fantastic marriage stories from back in the day. Yep, they dished out all the romantic tales from the 90s, including how Kishore Da, Ruma, and Leena tied the knot. They covered everything from the first proposal to handling a not-so-happy dad. Don't miss this episode if you want to hear all the exciting details!

6m
Sep 18, 2023
S2E84 | Admiration, Appreciation, Advice: With Amit Kumar and Mohammad Rafi

In this episode, host Amit Kumar shares some of his finest experiences and favorite songs by Mohammad Rafi and anecdotes behind it. Kumar also takes us back to the memory lane, when in the year 1971, Mohammad Rafi shared a valuable tip with him after his stage performance. Tune in for more.

3m
Sep 18, 2023
S2E83 | Exploring Precious Memories: with Amit Kumar Ruma Guha Thakurta and Leena Chandavarkar

In this episode Amit Kumar speaks to Ruma Guha Thakurta and Leena Chandavarkar and dive deep to explore some amazing yaadon ka pitara. The song "Marne ki duayen kyun mangoon" forged a deep connection between Amit Kumar's mother, Ruma Guha Thakurta and Kishore Kumar. They also discuss songs like "Mayabono Biharini", and the lullaby sung by Leena Chandavarkar. Join us in paying homage to the legendary Kishore Kumar as we extend our belated, yet warm birthday wishes to him.

7m
Sep 18, 2023