Singer Mahendra Kapoor dead

Singer Mahendra Kapoor is dead. It is tragic loss to the Bollywood music industry

Famous Bollywood playback signer Mahendra Kapoor whose voice regaled music lovers across the nation died at 7.30 on September 27 2008, ie; today. He succumbed to heart attack. Mahendra Kapoor was 74 and is survived by wife, three daughters and a son. Reportedly, Mahendra Kapoor was suffering from a kidney ailment and undergoing dialysis. He had recovered from the ailment and was well. Mahendra Kapoor died in his sleep. The Maharashtra government had recently announced the Lata Mangeshkar award for his lifetime contribution in the field of playback music.

Mahendra Kapoor's famous songs Neele Gagan Ke Tale (Hamraaz), Chalo Ek Baar Chalo (Gumrah), Kisi Pathar Ki Moorat Se (Hamraaz), Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale (Kismat), Mere Desh Ki Dharti (Upkar), Bharat Ka Rahnewala Hoon (Purab Aur Pascchim), Mera Pyar Woh Hai (Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi) still bewitch the audience whenever they are being played. Mahendra Kapoor will remain in every Indian heart forever. He also received National Fim Award for 'Upkar' in 1968.
Long live Mahendra Kapoor!