Gulzar's pining poetry, Madan Mohan's awe-inspiring composition and Bhupinder's serene singing alongside the tuneful Lata Mangeshkar is a sound of eternal harmony, the ultimate ode to nostalgia.Įk Hi Khwab, Naam Ghum Jayega, Koi Nahi Hai Kahin, Meethe Bol Bole, Kinara (1977)
The nocturnal seduction and groovy vibes of Bhupinder's sizzling duet with Asha Bhosle would go on to become a favourite of remix pundits decades later. In an interview, Bhupinder shared how Chetan Anand, who introduced future superstar Rajesh Khanna on celluloid, originally approached him for the part.īut his disinterest in acting led to Kaka's casting.īhupinder did make an exception for this lilting Khayyam ditty though, performing it before a restaurant crowd in the movie.īeeti Na Beetai Raina, Mitwa Bole Meethe, Parichay (1972)īeeti Na Beetai's poignant rendition garnered more attention, but the classical ardour of his solo Mitwa Bole deserves no less love. Hoke Majboor Usne Mujhe Bulaya Hoga, Haqeeqat (1964)Ī tall, young, handsome Bhupinder holds his own on screen and behind it in company of veteran singers like Mohammad Rafi and Talat Mehmood against Madan Mohan's emotional melody in Chetan Anand's war classic.
But the film's unpleasant experience - it was long delayed and ridden in controversy at the censors - put him off. Not many know but the iconic guitar riffs of Dum Maro Dum ( Hare Rama Hare Krishna) and Chura Liya Hai Tumne ( Yaadon Ki Baarat) are all Bhupinder.Īs is the voice crying O Shalu in Jewel Thief's chartbuster Hothon Pe Aisi Baat, composed by Sachin Dev Burman.īhupinder tried his hands at music direction in Mahesh Bhatt's directorial debut, Manzilien Aur Bhi Hai.
In the company of Madan Mohan, Khayyam, Jaidev and Rahul Dev Burman - he called it the golden era - Bhupinder emerged as an inimitable voice of depth and feeling whose timeless appeal has lasted generation after generation.Įspecially significant was his friendship with RD after the latter encouraged him to learn the Spanish guitar. Though he agreed to appear briefly as the singing soldier in Chetan Anand's Haqeeqat and a guitar-strumming hotel singer in Aakhri Khat, an otherwise shy Bhupinder showed little inclination to face the camera, instead focusing his energies on becoming a distinguished singer, master guitarist and ghazal maestro. When he was living in Delhi, film-maker Chetan Anand spotted him and invited him to Bombay and try his luck in the movies. 'Dil dhoondta hai phir wohi phursat ke raat din.'ĭreams and desires floating in Bhupinder Singh's melodious, melancholic voice transported its listener to an idyllic, intimate space.Įven when he was conveying the most heart-breaking truths, a rare soul and ease accompanied his expressions.īorn in Amritsar, Bhupinder inherited his musician father's gifts as well as a deep love for the guitar.
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