Legendary Indian playback singer Mukesh Chand Mathur's birth anniversary falls on July 22. The singer was better known as Mukesh and was one of the most popular singers of Bollywood. HJe sang around 1,300 songs, the most popular being "Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein," "Sabse Bada Naadan," "Jai Bolo Beimaan Ki" and "Sab Kuch Seekha Humne."
Mukesh also received National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his song 'Kai Baar Yun Bhi Dekha Hai'. The singer has been the voice of legendary actors like Raj Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Feroz Khan, Sunil Dutt and Dilip Kumar.
And on the singer's 95th birth anniversary, which falls on July 22, let's look at some of his popular songs that will stay with us forever.
1. Awara Hoon The song is from the movie 'Awaara' which released in 1951. The video features Raj Kapoor and the lyrics are by Shailendra.
2. Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai This song is from the movie 'Shor'. The film hit theaters in 1972 and had Manoj Kumar and Jaya Bhaduri in lead roles.
3. Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayal Aata Hai This song is from the movie 'Kabhi Kabhie'. It still remains a popular song and is loved by people even today.
4. Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan This song from the epic movie 'Mera Naam Joker' still brings tears each time we listen to it. The film released in 1970.
5. Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye The song is from the movie 'Anand'. The movie released in March 1971.