Mukesh (1923–1976): The Melancholic Muse of Bollywood
Mukesh’s Legacy Mukesh Chand Mathur, known to the world simply as Mukesh, was born on July 22, 1923, in Delhi, India. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Mukesh became one of the leading playback singers of Bollywood, widely recognized for his melancholic and soulful voice. He began his musical journey under the influence…