Nitin Mukesh remembers father on his 103rd birth anniversary: 'Your songs live on'
Mumbai, July 22
Veteran singer Nitin Mukesh fondly remembered his legendary father, Mukesh, on his 103rd birth anniversary with a heartfelt post on social media.
In his tribute, Nitin said that while his father's absence continues to hurt the family, his timeless songs and legacy will live on forever. Taking to Instagram, he shared a series of throwback photographs of Mukesh. One heartwarming picture shows the legendary singer planting a sweet kiss on a young Nitin.
For the caption, the 'Hanste Hanste Kat Jayen Raste' singer wrote, "A 103 years today, my beloved Papa......Just as your absence will never stop hurting your loved ones... your presence will always be felt by them on the face of this earth till eternity. "Jag mein reh jayenge pyaare tere bol"... your song lives on. Happy Birthday, Papa!!! Jeena isi ka naam hai!!! Till we meet once again, you and I, in a better place... in a better world... keep blessing us..... Love you, Papa..."
Mukesh, one of Indian cinema's most celebrated playback singers, was the iconic voice behind several unforgettable songs, including "Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein," "Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan," "Dost Dost Na Raha," "Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye," and "Suhana Safar Aur Yeh Mausam Haseen," and "Kisi Ki Muskurahaton Pe Ho Nisar."
Born on July 22, 1923, Mukesh was widely known as the voice of Raj Kapoor and enjoyed an illustrious career spanning more than three decades. He passed away on August 27, 1976, after suffering a heart attack while on a concert tour in Detroit, USA.
On the other hand, Nitin Mukesh collaborated with several renowned music composers, including Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, and Anand-Milind during the 1980s and 1990s. He became the playback voice for several leading actors of the era, including Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and many others.
Some of Nitin Mukesh's popular songs include "So Gaya Ye Jahan," "Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi," and "Wafa Na Raas Aaye Tujhe O Harjai."
— IANS
Reader Comments
The bond between a father and son is truly special. Nitin ji's heartfelt post made me emotional - the way he expressed that his father's absence continues to hurt, yet his presence is felt everywhere through his songs. That's the power of Mukesh sahab's music. ❤️🎵
I grew up listening to Mukesh ji's songs on the radio with my grandfather. Those melodies have a kind of purity that modern music can't replicate. And that picture of him kissing young Nitin is incredibly touching. Happy 103rd, Mukesh ji! 🌹
It's beautiful to see Nitin Mukesh keep his father's legacy alive, but I wish he sang more in recent years. The 80s and 90s gave us some memorable songs from him. That said, Mukesh ji's voice remains unmatched - "Dost Dost Na Raha" still gives me goosebumps every time.
The way Nitin ji quoted his father's own song "Jag mein reh jayenge pyaare tere bol" in the tribute... it's so poetic and fitting. Mukesh ji may have left us too soon, but his songs are eternal. Jeena isi ka naam hai indeed! ✨
Mukesh ji was the voice of an era - his collaboration with Raj Kapoor created magic on screen. Even today, listening to "Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan" makes you feel like you're watching an old classic film. His legacy will never fade. Respect to Nitin ji for keeping those memories alive.
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