Mukesh

Ghazal, Musical Artist

1923 – 1976

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Who was Mukesh?

Mukesh Chand Mathur, better known mononymously as Mukesh, was an Indian playback singer of Hindi movies. He, alongside Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey, and Kishore Kumar, left such an impact on the Hindi film industry that they are still remembered to date. Amongst the numerous nominations and awards he won, his song "Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai" from film Rajnigandha won him the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Mukesh is also popular as being the voice of legendary actor Raj Kapoor.

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Born
Jul 22, 1923
Delhi
Also known as
  • मुकेश
  • Mukeshchand
  • Mukesh Chand Mathur
  • Late Mukesh
  • Zoravar Chand
  • The Man with the Golden Voice
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
  • Sarla
    (1946/07/22 - 1976/08/27)
Children
Religion
  • Hinduism
Ethnicity
  • Kayastha
Nationality
  • India
Profession
Died
Aug 27, 1976
Detroit

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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