On Kishore Kumar's 38th death anniversary on October 13, Subhash K Jha lists 10 classic songs.
Yeh Shaam Mastani from Kati Patang
R D Burman and Anand Bakshi created a balance between a picnic song and an intimate romantic confession, as Shakti Samanta directs Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh.
Mere Deewanepan Ki Bhi from Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Rajesh Khanna romanced Leena Chandavarkar -- who would go on to marry Kishore Kumar -- in this Laxmikant-Pyarelal composition.
Jeevan Se Bhari Teri Aankhein from Safar
This Kalyanji-Anandji Rabindra sangeet-styled melody is picturised on Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna.
Woh Sham Kuchh Ajeeb Thi from Khamoshi
A rare song Kishore Kumar sang for Hemant Kumar.
O Mere Dil Ke Chain from Mere Jeevan Saathi
At the height of the Rajesh Khanna wave, between 1971 and 1974, R D Burman and Lyricist Anand Bakshi composed some of the finest melodies like this one.
Chingari Koi Bhadke from Amar Prem
Rajesh Khanna sang this to Sharmila Tagore on a rocking boat. R D Burman's melody was matched by Anand Bakshi's extraordinary words.
Mere Sapno Ki Rani from Aradhana
Rajesh Khanna woos Sharmila Tagore and how! S D Burman composes the song, with son RD playing the harmonica.
Karvaten Badalte Rahe Saari Raat Hum from Aap Ki Kasam
A perfect love song, sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.
Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon from Mehbooba
Kishore Kumar gave his all to this ballad for the superstar.
Hazaar Rahen Mud Ke Dekhin from Thodi Si Bewafai
Kishore Kumar won the Filmfare award for this duet with Lata Mangeshkar.