Hume Tumse Pyar Kitna

Movie : Kudrat
Year : 1981
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music : R D Burman


Truly, can one ever measure how much they love their dear one? All the lover feels is that life itself would end if their beloved were to go away. This song from the film, Kudrat, emotes the infinite love Rajesh Khanna feels for his beloved Hema Malini. The result is the build up of intrigue, suspense and mystery in the plot, involving reincarnation, timeless and all-encompassing enduring love. Composed by RD Burman, this is arguably one of the most romantic songs Kishore da has sung. Pancham da has also created the same song with a decidedly semi-classical touch, in the voice of hindustani classical powerhouse, Begum Parveen Sultana. Pulling notes from Raga Bhairavi, Pancham da has changed the essence of this song between the two artists.

Kishore Kumar was known for very many songs in his historical rule of Bollywood film music for decades. When a song was picturized on a high-calibre "hero" like Amitabh Bachchan or Rajesh Khanna, Kishore da came in to lend voice to the actor's emotions, making women's hearts swoon and men's minds nostalgic. His genius was in his versatility and adaptability, while keeping the true masculine essence of his voice intact, even if the song was picturized on a sister, or in contrast, on a lover. I have attempted yet again to give homage to my mentor, Kishore da, and I present this to you with the hope that you enjoy it.


Hume Tumse Pyar Kitna - Broadband


Hume Tumse Pyar Kitna - Dialup