Tum Pukar Lo: Hemant Kumar — the voice that turned silence into song

Hemant Kumar's voice and music left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. His compositions, often built from silence and emotional subtlety, created timeless melodies. Collaborations with Lata Mangeshkar produced iconic songs. As a composer, his work on films like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam showcased his mastery.

By RAJESH JHA