Kishore Kumar's songs remain just as popular with today's generation as they were decades ago. His son Sumit Kumar recently appeared as a special guest on the TV show Indian Idol, where watching a contestant perform left him visibly emotional. During the episode, he shared several old memories connected to his father with the audience.
Two Songs That Defined His Childhood
Sumit Kumar said his childhood was spent amid music and stage shows. He recalled watching his father Kishore Kumar perform live on stage many times, and two songs in particular stayed etched in his memory, Eena Meena Deeka and Ek Chatur Naar. According to him, these were not just songs but an inseparable part of his childhood. Whenever these numbers were performed on stage, the entire atmosphere would fill up with laughter and entertainment.
Contestant Manraj's Act Brought The Memories Rushing Back
Sumit Kumar said that the moment contestant Manraj began performing, he was instantly transported back to his childhood. He said the performance reminded him of the old days when he used to watch his father and family perform on stage. Back then, there used to be a distinct kind of musical camaraderie on stage along with a playful atmosphere, something the audience thoroughly enjoyed as well.
How 'Ek Chatur Naar' Would Change The Whole Mood
Sumit Kumar specifically mentioned the song Ek Chatur Naar. He said that during performances of this song, the situation on stage would often shift into a comic turn, filling the entire venue with laughter. He admitted that as a child, watching all this left him both surprised and delighted. He enjoyed it so much that he would sometimes climb onto the stage himself and become part of the fun.
'Eena Meena Deeka' Was A Staple Of Every Live Show
Sumit Kumar also spoke about the song Eena Meena Deeka. According to him, this song used to be an essential part of every live show his father Kishore Kumar performed. No matter what the event was, this song was always sung, and audiences loved it every single time. He said no show was considered complete without it.
Kishore Kumar's Legacy Continues To Live On
Kishore Kumar is counted among the greatest singers in Indian cinema. Across his long career, he sang thousands of songs and lent his voice in several Indian languages. His famous tracks such as Roop Tera Mastana, Mere Sapno Ki Rani, O Mere Dil Ke Chain, Ye Shaam Mastani and Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana continue to hold a special place in people's hearts. Sumit Kumar's emotional moment on the Indian Idol stage shows that Kishore Kumar's music still means just as much to his family and his fans today.
