Bhupinder Singh: The journey of identity and music from Rajesh Khanna’s film.

New DelhiIt was not the first time that Bhupinder Singh’s severe, heavy and bellowous voice was echoed in Hindi cinema. Earlier, in the war drama reality, his unmatched singing was introduced to the Hindi cine world. The song was the same- Hoke Holse Me… This song was a chorus sung by Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey, Talat Mahmood and Bhupinder Singh. The name of a budding singer with three legendary singers of that time was a big thing in itself.

Bhupinder’s voice is clearly heard in this song and his depth makes the feelings of the song stronger. The same song gave him recognition among musicians and listeners. By the way, Bhupi, born in Amritsar, never aspired to become a singer or musician. Its story is also interesting. He himself used to say in many interviews that since the father was a professor of music at Khalsa College Amritsar, the atmosphere at home was also musical. Dad, Dad wanted the son to learn music, but he did not want so. His mind was more in playing.

When there is music in DNA, how would he break ties with notes, so Bhupinder befriended song music and earned a big name. All India Radio and Doordarshan started their career from Delhi. It was from here that the skill hidden inside him got a new flight. But in Hindi cinema, he got the first big break from the film ‘Aakhri Khat’ (1966). Rajesh Khanna played the role of actor for the first time in the film adorned by Chetan Anand. The musician of this film was Khayyam. Ghazal’s Ustad Khayyam had a rare jazz composition, which was made special by Bhupinder Singh’s deep, serious and special voice. He gave Bhupinder a chance and this opportunity proved to be a milestone for his career. Along with Khayyam Saheb, the singer also gave a wonderful song to the Hindi film industry.

Why was Bhupinder Singh started getting irritated with music?

Bhupinder Singh, who has been moving towards adolescence since childhood, was also getting irritated by music due to the harsh discipline of Guru and his father Natha Singh. But later he felt such a attachment to music that the fragrance of feelings in the breath got so much that his voice would have an impact for centuries.