Mukesh

Indian playback singingclassical vocal traditionHindi film musicgolden age cinema

Mukesh Chand Mathur (formal name Zoravar Chand), (July 22, 1923, Delhi, India - August 27, 1976), popularly known as Mukesh, referred to as the man with the golden voice, was one of the finest Indian playback singers along with Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar. He was born in Delhi in 1923 and, upon leaving school after the 10th Standard, worked briefly for the Delhi Department of Public Works. Mukesh experimented with voice recordings during his employment in Delhi and gradually developed his singing abilities.

Influenced by: K. L. Saigal, Noor Jehan

Active:
1940s–1976
Scene:
Delhi / Mumbai Hindi film industry
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