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Mahendra Kapoor | |
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| Born | 9 January 1934 |
| Died | 27 September 2008 (aged 74) |
| Children | Rohan Kapoor |
| Relatives | Sidhant Kapoor (Grandson) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rafi Melody |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Instrument | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1956–2002 |
Mahendra Kapoor (9 January 1934 – 27 September 2008) was an Indian playback singer. In a long career spanning decades, his repertoire included popular songs such as Chalo ekbaar phir se Ajnabi ban jayen hum dono (Gumrah) and Neele Gagan ke tale (Hamraaz). His name however became most closely associated with patriotic songs including Mere Desh Ki Dharti in Manoj Kumar's film Upkaar.[1] He considered Mohammad Rafi as his Guru. In 1972, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He lent his voice to actor Manoj Kumar in most of his films and had a lengthy association with director-producer Baldev Raj Chopra.[2]
- ^ PM condoles Mahendra Kapoor's death[permanent dead link] Press Trust of India
- ^ "Mahendra Kapoor: The voice of patriotism". Hindustan Times. 8 January 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2018.