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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

9May - Death anniversary playback singer Talat Mehmood.


Renowned playback singer Talat Mehmood was known as Kings of Ghazals. He was born on 24th February, 1924 in Lucknow. He started his music career at the age of 16 from All India Radio Lucknow. Beside of singing he had appeared as actor in some Hindi movies such as Rajlaxmi, Tum Aur Main, Sampati, Aaram, Dil-e-Nadaan, Waris, Dak Babu, Raftar, Diwali Ki Raat, Ek Gaon Ki Kahani, Sone Ke Chidiyan, Malik and Lalarukh. He was known for his unique style of singing. His memorable songs are Jalte hai jiske liye, Tum apni yaad bhee dil se, tum juda hokar, Behain nazar betab jigar, Jaaye to jaye kahan, Unhe to bhool ja aye dil and many more. He died on 9th May, 1998 in Mumbai.

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