The Last Legend, mahendra kapoor |
The Last Legend, mahendra kapoor |
RafiKiAwaaz |
Feb 15 2006, 10:17 PM
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I recentaly saw Mahendra Kapoor on stage here in California. He came here for a charity show, the MAN still has a great voice and still sounds great when he sings or tried to sing his immortal songs like "Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se" and "Mere Desh KI Dharti" etc. But my friends, the man is so sick that he had to be carried on stage by his muscians and his son. I feel that his time has come and he is coming to his near end. He could hardly stand by himself and he could not sing for too long, he doesn't have any stamina to carry those great tunes. This may have been my luckiest moment to see him for the last time. I wish him long life!!!
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ANT6 |
Feb 21 2006, 05:14 AM
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DAKU AUR MAHATMA 1976
Another gem by Mahendra Kapoor..........this one is a truet with Jaspal Singh & Hemlata with chorus 8 min 30 Hansti ankhon ko jisne ansoo diye hai use maaf kabhi na karna jisme jeene ke sahare cheen liye hai use maaf kabhi na karna Use maaf kabhi na karenge hum badla leke rahenge ANT6 KISI NE KAHA HAI MERE DOSTO
BURA MAT SUNO BURA MAT DEKHO BURA MAT KAHO |
sri |
Mar 31 2006, 09:28 PM
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Dedicated Member Group: Members Posts: 2738 Joined: 12-July 05 From: Bangalore, India Member No.: 2760 |
I recently saw Mahendra Kapoor on stage here in California. He came here for a charity show, the MAN still has a great voice and still sounds great when he sings or tried to sing his immortal songs like "Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se" and "Mere Desh KI Dharti" etc. But my friends, the man is so sick that he had to be carried on stage by his muscians and his son. RafiKiAwaaz that's very sad indeed that he's not keeping well !!! but, very sporting of him to come on stage and sing .....despite his ailment !! may his health improve. Sri "Jis din is duniya se nafrat aur khudgarzi mit jaayegi, us roz yeh insaan naachega, us roz yeh dharti gaayegi" - Rajinder Krishan (Maa baap 1959)
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unni |
Mar 31 2006, 10:57 PM
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If the info from the web is accurate, Mahendra Kapoor would be 72 years of age (and Manna Dey would be 86).
Although by then his name was recognized, having had some popular songs to his credit, I particularly remember the days when Mahendra Kapoor made a special impact with the songs of "GUMRAH". Casual listeners mistook it for the voice of Mohd. Rafi when "Aap Aayein Tho Khayaalein Dil-e-Nashaad Aaya" was broadcast. Two duets, "Pyar Ki Baat Nigahon Se Jataya Na Karo" (G. S. Kohli - ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD) and "Kahaan Se Laayi Ho Jaaneman Yeh" (O. P.Nayyar - DIL AUR MOHABBAT) and the solo "Aaj ki Raat Nahin" (N. Dutta - DHARMPUTRA) are among my favourite songs of Mahendra Kapoor. If you stop trying to make sense of it all, you'll be less confused. Reality is an illusion.
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haneef |
Jun 9 2006, 12:21 AM
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Dedicated Member Group: Members Posts: 1153 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Hyderabad, India Member No.: 5938 |
I totally agree with you Unni Ji
Two songs of Mahendra Kapoor sounds so much like Rafi Sahab Aankhon Mein Qayamat Ke kajal Hoton Pe Gazab Ki laali hai Aap Aaye Toh Khayaal E Dil E Nashaad Aaya But wasn't he the Shagird of Rafi Sahab....so I guess his singing style was similar to that of Rafi Sahab. Haneef |
usrafian |
Jun 13 2006, 09:59 AM
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Dear Friends,
Pl also remember Rafi's Love for Mahendra Kapoor. Rafi Sahab adopted Mahendra-Style in Film - Aaj aur Kal Ravi/Sahir... Ye Vaadiyaaan Ye Fizaayen Bula Rahin Hain Tumhen Khaamoshiyon Ki Sadaaayen Bula Rahin Hain Tumhen Mesmorizing, isn't it ? USR Dil Shaad Tha Ke Phool Khilenge Bahaar Mein
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