Mukesh, a 53-year-old Indian singer and music director, passed away on 1976-08-27. Mukesh is best remembered for his melodic voice and versatility as a playback singer in the Indian film industry. His career spanned over four decades, from the early 1940s until his death in 1976. During this period, he recorded hundreds of songs for over 75 Hindi films and earned numerous awards and honors. Mukesh leaves behind a legacy of timeless classics, such as “Kahin Door Jab” and “Chala Jata Hoon”, which continue to be popular today. He will be sorely missed by the Indian music industry, and remembered fondly by fans.