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10 masterpieces of Pradeep Kumar

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 10 masterpieces of Pradeep Kumar

Actor Pradeep Kumar appeared in some great songs in the 1950s and 1960s. To mark his 98th birth anniversary on January 4, we list 10 masterpieces.

Six of these numbers were sung by Mohammed Rafi, whose voice went perfectly with the actor’s persona. Two each were recorded by Hemant Kumar and Mukesh.


The list is chronological.



1 Vande Mataram – Anand Math (1952)

Though the version sung by Lata Mangeshkar became more popular, the battlefield song rendered by Hemant Kumar and featuring Pradeep Kumar had its own charm. It was based on the famous poem by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, with Hemant Kumar creating the tune. This has remained one of the evergreen patriotic anthems.

2 Zindagi Pyaar Ki Do Chaar – Anarkali (1953)

Pradeep Kumar played Salim to Bina Rai’s Anarkali in this film set in the Mughal era. While Lata’s ‘Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai’ was a classic, C. Ramchandra composed other great songs, including ‘Zindagi Pyaar Ki Do Chaar Ghadi Hoti Hai’, sung by Hemant Kumar. Lyrics were by Rajendra Krishan.


3 Ek Manzil Raahi Do – Sanjog (1961)

Pradeep Kumar and Anita Guha got together on this breezy duet sung by Mukesh and Lata. Music was by Madan Mohan, with Rajendra Krishan writing, “Ek manzil raahi do phir pyaar na kaise ho, phir pyaar na kaise ho; Saath miley jab dil ko phir pyaar na kaise ho”.


4 Aapne Yaad Dilaya – Aarti (1962)

Roshan composed this song in a ghazal style, making good use of sitar. Rafi and Lata sang it, and Pradeep Kumar was paired with Meena Kumari. Majrooh Sultanpuri wrote, “Aapne yaad dilaya toh mujhe yaad aaya, ke mere dil pe pada tha koi gham ka saaya”. The actor also appeared in the Rafi hit ‘Ab Kya Misaal Doon’.


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