Interestingly, while Rafi sang the other songs for Pyaasa, ‘Jaane woh kaise log the jinke’ was rendered by Hemant Kumar. This was despite the fact that director Guru Dutt wanted Rafi to sing it.

Hemant Kumar, who later started to dye his hair as he contended that youngsters would not appreciate love songs from a grey-haired man, also became known for refusing a Padma Shri in the 1970s and ...

Hemant Kumar, who later on started to dye his hair as he contended that youngsters would not appreciate love songs from a grey-haired man, also became known for refusing a Padma Shri in the 1970s ...

Hemant’s vocals, Dev Anand’s manner, and Pancham Da’s (RD Burman’s) tunes combinedly produce enchantment. Hemant Kumar was not just a singer, he was also an outstanding musician.