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Amit Kumar's Iconic Song: Still Winning Hearts After 5 Decades
12 Sep
Summary
- Amit Kumar's hit 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' was released in 1976.
- R.D. Burman composed music and Anand Bakshi wrote lyrics for the song.
- Amit Kumar revealed a story about his father Kishore Kumar and a broken wiper.
Amit Kumar, son of the renowned Kishore Kumar, carved his own niche in the music industry with hits like the romantic classic 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'. Released in 1976 for the film 'Balika Badhu', the song's gentle melody and Amit Kumar's vocals have ensured its enduring appeal.
The track was composed by R.D. Burman, known as Pancham Da, with lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi. Its popularity saw it ranked 26th on Binaca Geetmala in 1977. The song's cultural impact was further highlighted when it inspired the title of a 2011 television series.
Earlier in 2026, while performing in Lucknow, Amit Kumar referred to the song as a 'wiper song,' sharing a story about his father, Kishore Kumar, and a broken car wiper during its conception. He noted that without R.D. Burman's song, he might not have emerged from his father's shadow.
