On the occasion of Kishore Kumar’s 96th birth anniversary, fans across the world flooded social media with heartfelt tributes.But amidst the nostalgia, let’s take a look at a throwback video featuring Amitabh Bachchan, who is seen offering a personal, intimate reflection on Kishore Da’s unmatched artistic essence. Big B shared that Kishore wasn’t just a singer; he was a true artist in every sense. Amitabh Bachchan’s on-screen energy was perfectly complemented by Kishore’s voice in songs like Khaike Paan Banaraswala and Rimjhim Gire Saawan.‘Playback singing came later; he was first a director.’In the video, Amitabh Bachchan recalls how Kishore Kumar’s brilliance extended far beyond the microphone. “To speak about Kishore Da would take hours,” he begins.According to Bachchan, Kishore Kumar had an innate sense of filmmaking and artistry. “He took up playback singing later, almost accidentally. His directorial instincts and creative spirit were far more awakened than people realized,” he said.Big B went on to explain that while audiences remember Kishore’s powerful voice behind actors like Dev Anand and Rajesh Khanna, there was a deeply awakened artist behind the curtain—someone driven not by fame, but by the art of storytelling in all its forms.A heart full of humanity—’There ‘was always humanity inside him.’What struck Bachchan most, however, wasn’t just Kishore’s versatility but his heart. “No matter how busy he was, no matter what troubles or joys he was facing—there was always humanity inside him,” he said, reflecting on his personal experiences with the singer. While much of the public memory around Kishore is colored by tales of eccentricity and rebellion, this rare tribute from Amitabh Bachchan offers a gentler, deeper picture.Meanwhile, on the other hand, Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in the Rajinikanth starrer ‘Vettaiyan.’
