Mahendra Kapoor, gone for two years today – 1934-2008

The man with the unique voice is no longer with us – now gone for two years. He provided the playback for such greats as Shashi Kapoor, Manoj Kumar and was known for the mellow and smooth voice and a hatke kind of choice in songs. He won the National award for best playback for Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugley, but I will remember him for ever for numbers like:
Laakhon hain yahan dilwale aur pyaar nahin milta – a peppy number full of that road song beat.