Biography
Born as Hemanta Kumar Mukherjee, Hemant Kumar brought a profound yet ardent vocal delivery and an innate melodic intuition to the reshaping of Indian music after World War II. His stature rested equally on acclaimed performances of Rabindranath Tagore’s songs and on his work as a composer who supplied scores for more than 150 Bengali films and 50 Hindi films while writing an estimated 2,000 songs altogether.
He first broadcast on Indian radio in 1933 and issued his debut record, the coupling “Janite Jadi Go Tumi” b/w “Balo Go Balo More,” six years afterward. At that stage he showed scant interest in a musical livelihood, instead entering a four-year engineering curriculum at Jaduvpar Polytechnic and harboring ambitions as a writer; one of his stories appeared in Dash magazine in 1937.
The force of his voice nevertheless prevailed. Columbia Records signed him after Senola and Megaphone had declined, placing him under the guidance of staff trainer Sailesh Dattagupta. Although he had already begun classical Hindustani lessons with Ustad Faiyaz Khan, those studies ceased abruptly upon the ustad’s death.
Columbia’s releases earned immediate critical praise. Following his second single he bought his first harmonium; after the next release he abandoned his studies to concentrate on music.
Wider commercial acceptance arrived more gradually. Several years passed before he secured playback assignments in films, an opportunity that materialized when he was selected for the hit Nimai Sonyas. In 1944 he composed the complete score for Heman Gupta’s Abhijatri and resumed work for the same director on Anandamath in 1951. He then moved to Bombay, where S. Mukherjee’s Filmistan Studios engaged him as a staff composer. Although he later launched his own Geetanjali productions in an attempt to direct, his strongest achievements continued to be realized for other filmmakers.
Beginning in 1948 he collaborated with lyricist-composer Salil Chowdhury on a fresh idiom called Kavya-geeti, characterized as “ballad but not necessarily romantic.” Kumar attained his summit in 1955 by receiving the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for the film Nagin.
He first broadcast on Indian radio in 1933 and issued his debut record, the coupling “Janite Jadi Go Tumi” b/w “Balo Go Balo More,” six years afterward. At that stage he showed scant interest in a musical livelihood, instead entering a four-year engineering curriculum at Jaduvpar Polytechnic and harboring ambitions as a writer; one of his stories appeared in Dash magazine in 1937.
The force of his voice nevertheless prevailed. Columbia Records signed him after Senola and Megaphone had declined, placing him under the guidance of staff trainer Sailesh Dattagupta. Although he had already begun classical Hindustani lessons with Ustad Faiyaz Khan, those studies ceased abruptly upon the ustad’s death.
Columbia’s releases earned immediate critical praise. Following his second single he bought his first harmonium; after the next release he abandoned his studies to concentrate on music.
Wider commercial acceptance arrived more gradually. Several years passed before he secured playback assignments in films, an opportunity that materialized when he was selected for the hit Nimai Sonyas. In 1944 he composed the complete score for Heman Gupta’s Abhijatri and resumed work for the same director on Anandamath in 1951. He then moved to Bombay, where S. Mukherjee’s Filmistan Studios engaged him as a staff composer. Although he later launched his own Geetanjali productions in an attempt to direct, his strongest achievements continued to be realized for other filmmakers.
Beginning in 1948 he collaborated with lyricist-composer Salil Chowdhury on a fresh idiom called Kavya-geeti, characterized as “ballad but not necessarily romantic.” Kumar attained his summit in 1955 by receiving the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for the film Nagin.
Albums

Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya
2025

Om Jai Laxmi Mata Aarti - Lofi
2025

Om Jai Jagdish Harey - Lofi
2025

Durga Kavach
2025

Ayigiri Nandini Mahishasur Mardani Stotram
2025

Kaisi Yeh Der Lagai Maa Ambey
2025

Meri Aan Rakhna
2025

Bale Bale Maiya Ji
2025

Durga Chalisa
2025

Bhor Bhai Din Chad Gaya Mere Ambey
2025

Durga Stuti
2025

Nachegne Sari Raat
2025

Durga Ardas
2025

Maa Durga 32 Naam
2025

Adhram Madhuram
2025

Ganesh Ji Ke 12 Naam
2025

Om Gan Ganapataye Namo Namah
2025

Harey Krishna Harey Rama
2025

Phuloon Mein Saj Rahe Hai
2025

Arj Suno Mori Khatu Baba
2025

Shyam Ji Ki Bandagi
2025

Mere Shyam Atey Hain
2025

Namami Shamishan
2025

Rudra Shiva Stotram
2025

Ashutosh Shashank Shekhar
2025

Damak Damak Damru Baje
2025

Veer Hanumana Ati Balwana
2025

Operation Sindoor - Ek Jawala
2025

Hanuman Beej Mantra
2025

Hanuman Chalisa
2025

Shri Ram Chandra Kripalu Bhajman
2025

Hey Dukh Bhanjan Maruti Nandan
2025

Ambey Tu Hai Jagdambey Kali
2025

Bhagwati Vandana
2025

Mujhe Apna Bana Le Maa
2025

Ek Naari Hai
2025

Abahoman Vol. 1
2025

Swadesh
2024

Kabyogeeti Panchajon
2024

Swadesh Amar Swapno Amar
2024

Mor Bidaybelar Gaankhani
2024

Trikaldarshi He Mahasadhak
2024

Tomay Gaan Shonabo Vol. 1
2023

Tomay Gaan Shonabo Vol. 2
2023

Ebar Amay Chhuti Dao
2023

Binodini Gatha
2023

Eki Gobhir Bani
2023

Chanda Re - Over the Moon
2023

Bees Saal Baad (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2023

Nagin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2023

Chayachobite Rabindranath
2023

Teri Khushi
2023

Best of Guru Dutt Songs
2022

PYAASA (The Bollywood Soundtrack)
2020

Aduva Gombe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2018

Musical Journey With Hemanta Mukherjee
2011

Amrutachi Godi Amchya Bhajanat
2004

Legends Hemant Kumar- Volume 4
2004

Biwi Aur Makan
2004

Anupama
2004

Sannata
2004

Faraar
2004

Do Dil
2004

Kohraa
2004

Bin Badal Barsaat
2004

Bees Saal Baad
2004

Duniya Jhukti Hai
2004

Champakali
2004

Fashion
2004

Arab Ka Saudagar
2004

Bandhan
2004

Ek Hi Rasta
2004

Lagan
2004

Taj
2004

Bhagwat Mahima
2004

Hamari Kahani
2004

The Unforgettable Hemant Kumar
2002

Lata Mangeshkar - The Best Of Shraddhanjali
1999

Hamen Tum Yaad Karoge
1989

Love In Canada
1979

Do Ladke Dono Kadke
1979

Bees Saal Pehle
1971

Us Raat Ke Baad
1969

Rahgir
1969

Do Dooni Chaar
1968

Khamoshi
1968

Majhli Didi
1967

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962

Maa Beta
1962

Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1960

Girl Friend
1960

Chand
1959

Sahara
1958

Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan
1957

Payal
1957

Bandi
1957

Hill Station
1957

Police
1957

Inspector
1956

Lalten
1956

Yahudi Ki Ladki
1956

Anjaan
1956

Kanavane Kankanda Deivam
1955

Daku Ki Ladki
1955

Bandish
1955

Samrat
1954

Ferry
1954

Nagin
1954

Shart (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1954

Shart
1954

Jagriti
1954

Anand Math
1952
Singles

Ye Raat Ye Chandni
2025

Machis Chutal Ba
2024

Beqarar Karke Hamen Yun Na Jaiye - Lofi
2024

Beqarar Karke Hamen Yun Na Jaiye - Acoustic Mix
2024

Na Tum Hamen Jano (LoFi Mix)
2024

Hai Apna Dil To Aawara - Desi Trap
2024

Beqarar Karke Hamen Yun Na Jaiye - Soothing Remix
2024

Zara Nazro Se Kehdo Ji - Trap Mix
2024

O Akash Sona Sona - Moombahton Mix
2024

Teri Duniya Mein Jeene Se - Lofi
2024

Yaad Kiya Dil Ne
2024

Aurora Cadence
2024

Starlit Symphony
2024

Serene Mirage
2024

Na Tum Hamen Jano Lofi Beat
2024

Jane Woh Kaise Log The - Jhankar Beats
2024

Chali Gori Pee Se Milan Ko - Ultra Jhankar Beats
2024

Naa Ye Chand Hoga - Chill Trap
2024

Tum Pukaar Lo - Revisited
2024

Rimijhimi Ghana Barshane
2024

Chirokumar Sabha Part 1
2023

Chirokumar Sabha Part 2
2023

Insaaf Ki Dagar Pe - Super Jhankar Beats
2023

Na Tum Hamen Jano Lofi Mix
2023

Beqarar Karke Hamen (Jhankar Beats)
2023

Beqarar Karke Hamen Yun Na Jaiye - Remix
2023

Na Tum Hamen Jano Beat Mix
2023

Bekarar Karke Hume - Chillwave Mix
2023

Raah Bani Khud Manzil - Trap Mix
2023

Yeh Nain Dare Dare
2023

Hai Apna Dil To Aawara - Remix
2023

Kannage Heertavne (From "Thothapuri 2")
2023

Hai Apna Dil To Aawara Chill Mix
2023

Beqarar Karke Hamen Yun Na Jaiye - Drill Mix
2023

Haryaali Muluk
2023

Bekarar People - Akbar Sami Club Mix
2023

Mera Dil Yeh Pukare Aaja - Remix
2023

Man Dole Mera Tan Dole - Knockwell Desi Hop Mix
2023

Beqarar Karke Bass Trap
2023

Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni - Analogue Mix
2023

Jane Woh Kaise Log The - Analogue Mix
2023

Milal Marad Hatha Katha
2023

Mi Dolkara Daryacha Raja - Lofi
2023

Pyar Wala Pagal
2022

Karibi Tote Mo Bohurani
2022

Legends Hemant Kumar- Volume 1
2004

Sasan Kathi Dula Jyotibachi
2004

Admapuri Chala Jau
2004

Legends Hemant Kumar- Volume 5
2004

Rare Gems - Hemant Kumar
2003

Mere Watan Ke Logo
1969

Hemant Kumar G Mome Ab Yaad Hamen Kyon Aate Ho
1952

Ban Phool
1945