Crazy For Kishore

In this episode of "Crazy for Kishore," Amit Kumar talks about the strictness of the censor board back in the 90s. Believe it or not, it wasn't just movies that were scrutinized, but even some songs came under strike from the censor board! If any word didn't pass the screening, and the singer wasn't available for a re-recording, those parts of the song were actually dubbed over. However, did you know, the evergreen song "Michale Hai to Cycle Hain" went through something similar? So tune in now 

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In this episode, host Amit Kumar takes us to the first ever internatioal tour of Kishore Da, sharing some amazing stories from Kishore Da's in Mauritius. And guess what? On his way back, he even recorded the timeless classic "Khiza Ke Phool" with the legendary Laxmikant Pyarelal. But here's the fun fact, Kishore Da had a little bet going with his team. Wanna know what it was and who won? Well, you'll have to give it a listen to find out! Tune in for more.   

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'Basanti, in kutto ke samne mat nachna'—the iconic dialog from 'Sholay' that stole hearts. In this episode, Host Satish Kaushik talks about the legendary Kishore da and R.D. Burman's evergreen songs, like "Mehbooba Mehbooba," "Yeh Dosti," and "Koi Haseena Jab," remain timeless. Starring Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, and more, this masterpiece holds a trove of trivia. 'Sholay,' the legendary 1975 blockbuster, made cinematic history as the first Indian film with stereophonic sound and 70mm widescreen. An unreleased Qawali, featuring Kishore da and Manna Dey, adds intrigue. Want to know why it didn't make the cut? Tune in to uncover the full story.

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In today's episode, Amit Kumar shares a tale highlighting the extraordinary bond between Sunil Dutt and the legendary Kishore Kumar. How it took Dutt ji almost a year to persuade Kishore kumar for the Nathula show, to Kishore Da's not so good health, and their everlasting friendship. Did you know there's actually a road named after Kishore Da! Tune in for more.   

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In today's episode, host Amit Kumar takes us on a trip back to the '90s, remembering the superhit film "Bhai-Bhai" from 1956. This movie was not only a family drama but also packed with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. We'll be diving into everything, from the timeless track "Ae Dil Mujhe Bata De" to Dada Muni's insightful predictions about the film. Tune in to find out which South movie it's a remake of! It's going to be a nostalgic ride you won't want to miss!    

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Host Amit Kumar talks about a funny tongue-twister mix-up with Kishore Kumar. On the way to his first show at Nathula, a playful challenge with a brigadier made them a bit late. But Kishore da had a smart plan to solve the 'chaar kachari kachche chacha' puzzle. Tune in for more warm stories. Don't miss it!

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Amit Kumar is talking to his mom, Ruma Guha Thakurta, and his stepmom, Leena Chandavarkar. They're sharing some interesting stories from the 1990s about love and marriage. They talk about how Leena Ji wanted to get married to Kishore Da early and some funny moments they had. Ruma Guha Thakurta also shares her special memories with Satyajit Ray. It's a nice chat between a son and his moms. Tune in to hear these cool stories from their past.

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Marriage shenanigans and tales, In this episode of Crazy for Kishore, Amit Kumar has a heartfelt talk with his mom Ruma Guha Thakurta and his third stepmom Leena Chandavarkar. They spilled the beans on some fantastic marriage stories from back in the day. Yep, they dished out all the romantic tales from the 90s, including how Kishore Da, Ruma, and Leena tied the knot. They covered everything from the first proposal to handling a not-so-happy dad. Don't miss this episode if you want to hear all the exciting details!

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In this episode, host Amit Kumar shares some of his finest experiences and favorite songs by Mohammad Rafi and anecdotes behind it. Kumar also takes us back to the memory lane, when in the year 1971, Mohammad Rafi shared a valuable tip with him after his stage performance.

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In this episode Amit Kumar speaks to Ruma Guha Thakurta and Leena Chandavarkar and dive deep to explore some amazing yaadon ka pitara. The song "Marne ki duayen kyun mangoon" forged a deep connection between Amit Kumar's mother, Ruma Guha Thakurta and Kishore Kumar. They also discuss songs like "Mayabono Biharini", and the lullaby sung by Leena Chandavarkar. Join us in paying homage to the legendary Kishore Kumar as we extend our belated, yet warm birthday wishes to him.

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