Subhash K Jha lists 10 Mukesh classics on the legendary singer's 102nd birth anniversary, July 22.
Dum Dum Diga Diga from Chhalia (1955)
Mukesh gave us this delightful rain song, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and picturised on Raj Kapoor.
Tum Agar Mujhko Na Chaho from Dil Hi To Hai (1963)
Mukesh sings a qawwali through which Raj Kapoor romances Nutan.
Bol Radha Bol from Sangam (1964)
Mukesh excelled in this flirtatious number, joined by Vyjayanthimala, in her only tryst at singing.
Hum Toh Tere Aashiq Hai from Farz (1967)
At the time when Lata Mangeshkar was feuding with Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh had the most fun as he joins Lataji here.
Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal from Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
The title song was sung by Rafi but Mukesh got this zingy number. Mumtaz wore her trademark orange that she preferred for her hit songs.
Bina Badra Ke Bijuriya Kaise Chamke from Bandhan (1969)
Although Kishore Kumar was Rajesh Khanna's preferred voice, he felt only Mukesh could do justice to this earthy number.
Jai Bolo Beimaan Ki from Be-Imaan (1972)
This tongue-in-cheek homage to corruption won Mukesh a Filmfare award.
Chal Sanyasi Mandir Mein from Sanyasi (1975)
Mukesh turned Valmiki for Manoj Kumar while Lata was Hema Malini's Menka.
Do Jasoos Kare Mehsoos from Do Jasoos (1975)
It was Sangam all over again when Rafi sang for Rajendra Kumar and Mukesh for Raj Kapoor.
Mujhe Dard Rehta Hai from Dus Numbri (1976)
Mukesh voiced for Manoj Kumar's rakish character while Lata Mangeshkar sang for Hema Malini's ditzy Rosy.