singer Sumit Kumar Recently, he relived his fondest childhood memories on the music reality show Indian Idol. son of legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar People started getting nostalgic after contestant Manraj performed the classic song Eena Meena Deeka. The performance reminded him of countless stage shows where he’d seen his father entertain audiences with timeless hits.During the show, Sumit also shared a touching anecdote involving his father and brother. He recalls how a spontaneous moment during Kishore Kumar’s performance became an unforgettable memory from his childhood.
‘Eena Meena Deeka’ brings back precious memories
Talking about the show, Sumit revealed that ‘Eena Meena Deeka’ always reminded him of his formative years. He said the song, a regular at Kishore Kumar’s live concerts, took him right back to those special moments.Sharing the memories, Sumit said, “My memories of this song, Bachpan mein Bhaiya aur Baba used to perform this song on stage. So this song, I used to recall. Aur ek gaana tha, ‘Ek Chatur Naar’ jismein it was not planned, par end mein jugalbandi mein Baba Bhaiya ke upar aake baith jaate the aur main Bhaiya kapithoo. I could never main stage ki aise ho gaya ki Bhaiya haar gaye. This song, especially “Eena Meena Deeka”, has been used by Baba in all his stage performances. Aapne bohot accha gaaya hai, maza aa gaya. “(“This song brings back a lot of childhood memories. As a kid, my brother and my dad used to perform this song on stage, so every time I hear it, I’m reminded of those days. There is another song, “Ek Chatur Naar”. It was not planned, but during the final jugalbandi, my father would climb on my brother’s shoulders. I always stood by my brother and couldn’t accept that he “lost.” So I would run up on stage and climb on top of both of them. “Eena Meena Deeka” was a song that my father performed at almost every stage show. You sing so beautifully. I really enjoyed listening to it. “)
Interesting memories of “Ek Chatur Naar”
Sumit’s reminiscences also include fascinating behind-the-scenes moments related to another iconic song, ‘Ek Chatur Naar’. According to him, Kishore Kumar would sometimes climb on his brother’s shoulders during the performance of the final jugalbandi. As a child, Sumit admitted that he couldn’t bear to see his younger brother “lose” the fun game. He would rush onto the stage and climb on top of them, creating an impromptu family moment that delighted the audience.
Kishore Kumar’s unforgettable musical legacy
Kishore Kumar remains one of the most famous playback singers in the Indian film industry. In a career that spanned more than four decades, he recorded thousands of songs in multiple Indian languages and created many hits that continue to resonate with audiences. His outstanding classics include “Roop Tera Mastana”, “Mere Sapno Ki Rani”, “Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas”, “O Mere Dil Ke Chain”, “Yeh Shaam Mastani”, “Rimjhim Gire Saawan”, “Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si” and “Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana”. These songs are still loved by generations.Beyond Playing and SingingApart from his immense contribution to music, Kishore Kumar has also enjoyed a successful acting career. He starred in several memorable films including Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Half Ticket, Padosan, Jhumroo and Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein.
