Although Mohammed Rafi sang many fine songs in the 1970s, it was Kishore who became the preferred male playback artiste for nearly every hero – be it Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna or Amitabh Bachchan – working in the industry post Aradhana. While Aradhana’s (1969) success had paved the way for Rajesh Khanna’s ascent into stardom, the film also marked a change in guard in the world of playback singing. Then followed Kishore, whose voice had its own distinct sonorous texture. Where Saigal mesmerised listeners with the richness of his voice, Rafi was all about versatility. From KL Saigal to Mohammed Rafi to Kishore Kumar! This is how the baton has passed between the dominant male playback singers of each era of Hindi cinema.
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