singing Sumit Kumar She recently revisited some of her fondest childhood memories while appearing on the music reality show Indian Idol. The son of the legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar got nostalgic after contestant Manraj performed the classic song Eena Meena Deeka. The performance reminded him of the countless stage shows where he watched his father entertain audiences with timeless hits.During the episode, Sumit also shared a touching anecdote about his father and elder brother. He recalled how a spontaneous moment during one of Kishore Kumar’s performances became an unforgettable memory of his childhood.
‘Eena Meena Deeka’ brought back precious memories
Talking about the performance, Sumit revealed that ‘Eena Meena Deeka’ always reminds him of his growing up years. He said the song was a regular feature of Kishore Kumar’s live concerts and instantly transports him to those special moments.Sharing the memory, Sumit said, “My memory of this song, Bachpan mein Bhaiya aur Baba used to perform this song on stage. So this song, I remembered. Aur ek gaana tha, ‘Ek Chatur Naar’, jismein was not planned, per end mein jugalbandi mein Baba Bhaiya Bhaiya ke upar never could. stand ki aise ho gaya ki Bhaiya haar Main stage pe jaake gaye dono ke upar baith jaata tha. This song especially ‘Eena Meena Deeka’ Baba used to perform this song in all his stage performances. Aapne bohot acccha gaaya hai, maza aa gaya.” (“This song brings back so many childhood memories. When I was a kid, both my elder brother and my father used to perform this song on stage, so whenever I hear it, I remember those days. There was another song, ‘Ek Chatur Naar’. It wasn’t planned, but during the final jugalbandi, my father climbed onto my brother’s shoulders. I was always by my brother’s side and couldn’t accept that he had “lost”. So he would go up on stage and climb on top of both of them. “Eena Meena Deeka” was a song that my father performed at almost every show. You sang it very well. I really enjoyed listening to it.”)
A playful memory of ‘Ek Chatur Naar’
Sumit’s recollection also included a charming behind-the-scenes moment linked to another iconic song, ‘Ek Chatur Naar’. According to him, Kishore Kumar would sometimes climb on his elder brother’s shoulders during the final jugalbandi of the performance. As a child, Sumit admitted that he couldn’t accept his brother “losing” the fun contest. He would rush to the stage and climb on top of both of them, creating an unscripted family moment that delighted the audience.
The unforgettable musical legacy of Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar remains one of the most celebrated playback singers in Indian cinema. In a career spanning more than four decades, he recorded thousands of songs in various Indian languages and delivered scores that continue to resonate with audiences. His notable classics like ‘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 ‘Zindahana Ek Safar’. These songs remain favorites across generations.Beyond playback singingApart from his immense contribution to music, Kishore Kumar 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’.