Subhash K Jha celebrates Hemant Kumar's 105th birthday anniversary on June 16 by revisiting 10 of his hit songs.
Yeh Nayan Dare Dare from Kohraa
Biswajeet serenades Waheeda Rehman in Hemant Kumar's composition, which was also sung by him.
Tum Pukar Lo from Khamoshi
Hemantda's voices a nurse (Waheeda Rehman) waiting for her heart to heal.
Ya Dil Ki Suno Duniyawalo from Anupama
The only male solo in this film, Hemant Kumar voiced Kaifi Azmi's powerful lyrics: Main gham ko khushi kaise keh doon, jo kehte hain unko kehne do.
Jane Woh Kaise Log The from Pyaasa
In a soundtrack dominated by Mohammed Rafi, Hemantda sings this S D Burman composition, in Sahir Ludhianvi's memorable lyrics.
Teri Duniya Mein Jeene Se from House No 44
Hemantda brought a pensiveness to this S D Burman heartbreak song.
Na Tum Hamen Jano from Baat Ek Raat Ki
S D Burman used the voices of Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey and Hemant Kumar for Dev Anand in this film.
Hemantda's song emerged the biggest hit.
Ye Raat Ye Chandni Phir Kahan from Jaal
This S D Burman song showcases Hemantda and Lata Mangeshkar's skills the best.
Beqarar Karke Hume Yun Na Jaiye from Bees Saal Baad
Hemant Kumar's flirty number, composed by himself, was quite the rage.
Aye Dil Ab Kahin from Bluff Master
Shammi Kapoor toned down his flamboyance for a heartbreaker song in Hemantda's voice.
Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara from Solva Saal
Composed by S D Burman, Hemantda sings for Dev Anand as he flirts with Waheeda Rehman in a train.