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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Melodies & Memories

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore," host R.J. Sudesh Bhusle takes you on a delightful journey into the life of Kishore Kumar. Step back in time to Kishore Da's childhood with stories full of fun, like the endearing tale of young Kishore and Mahmoud competing for Madhubala's heart. It's a nostalgic trip filled with the charm of music. The highlight? A live rendition of a classic from the 1977 hit 'Hum Kishisai Kam Nahi,' bringing the era's melody to life. This episode isn't just a podcast; it's a portal to the golden age of Bollywood, Tune in where each story and every song stirs the soul.

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Jan 12, 2024
Melodies of Kishore and Dev: An Unforgettable Duo

Step into the world of old Bollywood in our latest podcast episode. Take a journey back in time to explore the partnership of Kishore Kumar and Dev Anand, two icons who left an indelible mark on an era with their extraordinary talent and charm. Delve into Kishore Kumar's unconventional approach to acting and singing, along with Dev Anand's magnetic presence on the silver screen as we uncover the stories behind their collaborations and how Kishore Kumar's voice perfectly complemented Dev Anand's on-screen personas, from the romantic hero to the rebellious figure. Join us in celebrating the birth anniversary of Dev Anand as we delve into his enduring friendship with Kishore Kumar and its influence on cinematic history. This episode pays tribute to the timeless classics that these legends bestowed upon Bollywood and their lasting legacy in Indian cinema.

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Jan 10, 2024
S3E25 | Kishore & Mahmood: The Melody of their Friendship

In this episode of Crazy For Kishore, host Sudesh Bhosle takes us on a journey through the legendary friendship between Kishore Kumar and Mahmood. From their early collaborations to the iconic film 'Padosan', where Kishore designed Mahmood's character, their bond was truly special. Discover the story behind the song 'Dole Dole' from the film 'Bombay to Goa' and how it symbolizes their friendship with heartwarming tales of camaraderie and creativity between these two legends of Indian cinema. Get ready to tune into their friendship story!!

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Jan 08, 2024
S3E24 | Kishore Da's Filmmaking Journey "Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein"

In this installment of Crazy For Kishore, Host Sudesh Bhosle talks about the art of filmmaking, also diving into Kishore Da's multifaceted persona, discussing how, beyond being a singer, composer, and actor, Kishore Da harbored a deep desire to be a filmmaker. The journey began with his inaugural project, "Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein.", Tune in for more.

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Dec 22, 2023
S3E23 | Kishore Kumar and Stalking

In this episode of Crazy For Kishore, Host Sudesh Bhosle talks about the world of romantic songs where the film's hero endeavors to win the heroine's heart with his charming gestures. Additionally, he shares a comical anecdote about Kishore Da's pursuit of meeting Lata Ji, narrating a hilarious stalking tale. Tune in to catch the entire incident unfold.

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Dec 20, 2023
S3E22 | Kishore Da and RD Burman : Tales from Zehreela Insaan's Set

Welcome to another instalment of Crazy for Kishore with Sudesh Bhosle, in this episode Sudesh shares a fascinating tale from the set of the film "Zehreela Insaan," highlighting a clash between RD Burman and all the stakeholders of the film including the lead role Rishi Kapoor who preferred someone other than Kishore Da to sing a particular song. Listen in to find out what happened next.

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Dec 18, 2023
S3E21 | Kishore's Love Ballads: Four Marriages, One Legend

In this episode of Crazy for Kishore, Sudesh Bhosle our host talks about the topic marriage, Reflecting on Kishore Da's life, who experienced matrimony four times, Bhosle explores the romantic facet of Kishore Da before tying the knot. He discusses the qualities that made girls swoon over the man behind the legendary voice, also providing an in-depth look into Kishore Da's first marriage.

5m
Dec 15, 2023
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.

5m
Dec 11, 2023
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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Dec 08, 2023
S3E18 | Kishore Da and Manna Dey's Friendship

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

4m
Dec 06, 2023
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 to his taste for Hollywood horror films, This was evident as he had a huge collection of Hollywood movies at his home, and the funny part is he never used to share them with anyone just like a kid who wouldn't share their toys with others, Ever wondered which films were his favorites? The episode also includes an intriguing tale from a concert he attended in London. Tune in now for more

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Dec 04, 2023
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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Dec 01, 2023
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!

5m
Nov 29, 2023
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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Nov 15, 2023
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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Nov 10, 2023
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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Nov 03, 2023
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
Nov 01, 2023
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 yodeling, 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 yodeling 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.

3m
Oct 30, 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 catchup, 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 27, 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 25, 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 18, 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".

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Oct 16, 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 legendry duo which started the golden era of Bollywood with back to back hits and ever green 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

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Oct 13, 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 11, 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 09, 2023
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.

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Oct 06, 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!

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Oct 04, 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
Sep 25, 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
Sep 25, 2023
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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Sep 22, 2023