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Golden Voices

pankaj mullick

Ever since the 1930s and the advent of the ‘Talkies’ in cinema, the name of Pankaj Mullick stands out in the world of film, non-film music and Rabindra Sangeet not only for his trend setting great music and singing but also for his outstanding performances in many other fields of arts. Mullick attained greatness and immortality and was decorated with so many awards and accolades, that a short essay can hardly do any justice to even a part of that vast panorama.

NS Rajan recalls how he grew up listening to Pankaj Mullick’s music right from the 30s and enjoys them just as much today. A Silhouette tribute to the doyen on his birth anniversary.

Though He Actually Never Met Her...
Though He Actually Never Met Her…
Gulzar voices his “deepest...
Geeta Dutt - The Artist and Her Art
Geeta Dutt – The Artist and Her Art
Geeta Dutt identified artistic...
Mukesh was the voice of Raj Kapoor and the duo created a stream of legendary hits in films including Anari, Shri 420, Aah, Aag, Awara, Chhalia, Parvarish, Shriman Satyawadi, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Teesri Kasam, Mera Naam Joker, Sangam, Bawre Nain, Dil Hi Toh Hai, to name a few. 
(R) Mukesh and Raj Kapoor with Shanker and Shailendra
Pics: singermukesh.com
Mukesh: A Different Romance in the Voice
Celebrating the uniqueness...
Manna Dey: A Rare Voice That Excelled In All Music Genres
Manna Dey: A Rare Voice That Excelled In All Music Genres
Manna Dey's expertise in complex classical renditions...
Main Kya Janoon Kya Jadoo Hai: K L Saigal's Magical Music
Main Kya Janoon Kya Jadoo Hai: K L Saigal’s Magical Music
K L Saigal, the first superstar singer-actor...
Which Was the True Voice of Pancham?
Which Was the True Voice of Pancham?
It will be 23 years since Pancham (R D Burman)...
10 Most Loved Duets of Geeta Dutt
10 Most Loved Duets of Geeta Dutt
As a tribute to the Queen of Bhaav Gayaki,...
Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye - Mukesh's Hit Songs for Heroes
Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye – Mukesh’s Hit Songs for Heroes
Silhouette takes you on a journey through...
Hain Sabse Madhur Woh Geet: Melodies of Talat Mahmood
Hain Sabse Madhur Woh Geet: Melodies of Talat Mahmood
A tribute to Talat Mahmood, the velvet voiced,...
A consummate harmonium player during her glory days. Her stage shows those days were said to be magical.
Four Aces and A Queen
A world slightly...
Lata Mangeshkar, the Melody Queen (Pic courtesy: SMM Ausaja)
Journey Through Lata’s Melodies
Lata Mangeshkar's melodies have...
Simple, Soulful, Sublime: The Music of Hemant Kumar
Simple, Soulful, Sublime: The Music of Hemant Kumar
"Simplicity and generosity were his hallmark as...
Sandhya Roy plays the nautch singer/dancer Roshan who struggles through life but succeeds in ensuring a life of respect and prestige for her child.
Alor Pipasa (Thirst for the Awakening)
The brilliant use of music in...
Geeta Dutt - The Skylark Who Sang From The Heart
Geeta Dutt – The Skylark Who Sang From The Heart
Was there ever a playback singer who conveyed feelings...
Talat Mehmood with Lata Mangeshkar and Madan Mohan at the recording of a duet for Suhagan. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was a special guest at the recording.
The Nightingale’s Everlasting Melodies
Having started her career in playback singing...