The empty tea cup did wonders! Kishore Kumar recorded the song ‘Yeh Jeevan Hai’ with this trick

By shristi jha

kishore kumar Hit Song: Hindi cinema’s veteran singer Kishore Kumar was known not only for his voice but also for his unique style and experiments. Many of the songs sung by him are still alive in the hearts of people, but ‘Yeh Jeevan Hai, Iss Jeevan Ka Yehi Hai Rang Roop’, released in the year 1972, is a song whose story behind is as interesting as its music. It is said that during the recording of this song, Kishore Kumar had adopted such a unique trick, which made the song memorable forever.

There were many problems in the recording of ‘Yeh Jeevan Hai’

This famous song from the film ‘Piya Ka Ghar’ was composed by musicians Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Several rehearsals were done in the studio to record the song, but the magic that the team was looking for could not be created. Kishore Kumar was trying again and again, but he felt that he was not able to bring that spontaneity and familiarity in the song, which could bring out the real feeling of its words. When things didn’t work out despite hours of hard work, he decided to do something different.

Such an idea came to my mind while drinking tea

It is said that during the rehearsal, Kishore Kumar was sitting with an empty tea cup in his hand. He placed his right hand on his right cheek and started drinking tea comfortably. During that time he realized that in this posture his voice sounded more natural and emotional. After this, he maintained almost the same style during recording also. He sang the song with his hand on his cheek and was completely relaxed, which brought a different warmth and intimacy to his voice. The people present in the studio were also feeling this change.

Sung the entire song in one take

It is said that as soon as Kishore Kumar started singing in that natural style, the whole atmosphere changed. The song for which several rehearsals had taken place was finally recorded in one take. The innocence of his voice, his way of presenting the philosophy of life in simple words and the depth of his emotions made this song immortal. This is the reason why even after 54 years, this song remains the favorite of people of every generation.

After all, why is ‘Yeh Jeevan Hai’ still close to people’s hearts?

‘Yeh Jeevan Hai’ is not just a film song, but also a way of looking at life. Its lyrics describe the ups and downs, joys and struggles of life in very simple language. Perhaps this is the reason why this song connects people of all ages with their experiences. Even today, when this song is played, people smile on their faces and old memories get refreshed in their hearts. Even in the era of social media, this song is continuously reaching the new generation and is maintaining its popularity.

Those songs of Kishore Kumar, which are evergreen even today

Kishore Kumar sang thousands of songs in his career, many of which are considered evergreen even today. Songs like ‘Mere Sapno Ki Rani’, ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’, ‘O Mere Dil Ke Chain’, ‘Chingari Koi Bhadke’, ‘Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana’, ‘Rimjhim Gire Sawan’ and ‘Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna’ still remain the first choice of music lovers. There was such intimacy in his voice, which reached straight to the heart. This is the reason why even after decades there has been no decline in his popularity.

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