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In golden age of Indian cinema when music had the power to define a hero one legendary voice emerged as the heartbeat of romance. His melodies didn’t just fill the air they built the very aura of charm around a certain evergreen actor who would go on to become the silver screen’s first true romantic icon. Let’s identify who this singer was. Voice Of God Here we are talking about the legendary singer-composer Late Hemant Kumar who had a huge impact with his singing in the 1950s and 1960s. Today is Hemant Da’s 105th birth anniversary and those who have heard his voice may have surely known that he was the one who gave many legendary actors a shape in the form of voice especially Dev Anand whose mesmerizing voice made him the first king of romance. The actual name of Hemant Kumar was Hemant Mukhopadhyay who was born in Varanasi on June 16 1920. His family was originally from Bengal and was born and brought up in the heartland of Bengal Kolkata. At the age of 13 he performed his first song on All India Radio. His father wanted him to pursue engineering as a career but fate decided something else for him. Later his companion Subhash Mukhopadhyay who was also a remarkable poet from Kolkata provided him with this chance. Hemant Da and His Legendary Contribution In 1952 when people first listened to Ye Raat Ye Chandni Phir Kahan from the movie Jaal they sensed that it was extraordinary. This song featuring Dev Anand and Geeta Bali remains at the forefront of romantic melodies. His next was House No. 44 featuring Teri Duniya Mein Jeene Se To Accha Hai Ki Mar Jayein which resonated emotionally with listeners. Hai Apna Dil To Awara from the 1958 movie Solva Saal turned into Dev Anands trademark style.  Hemants vocals Dev Anands manner and Pancham Das (RD Burman’s) tunes combinedly produce enchantment. Hemant Kumar was not just a singer he was also an outstanding musician. The score of Nagin achieved such popularity that he received the Filmfare Award. He wrote and performed songs in movies such as Bees Saal Baad Khamoshi and Kohra. He was also the first Indian playback singer who sang for Hollywood as he was invited to compose songs for Conrad Rook’s Siddharta based on Herman Hesse’s novel. He also got felicitated with US citizenship and the Gramophone Company of India honored him for his 50 years of musical journey. Mousami Chatterjee Is Hemant Kumar’s… The name of Hemant Kumars wife was Bela Mukhopadhyay. They had two children Jayant Mukherjee and Ranu Mukherjee. Renowned Bengali-Hindi film actress Mousami Chatterjee is the daughter-in-law of Hemant Kumar. Mousami tied the knot with his son Jayant. Hemant who gained immense recognition in Indian music both nationally and internationally through his singing and compositions bid farewell to the world on 26 September 1989 due to a severe cardiac arrest.