Kishore left us AB(ho)s(o)l(ut)ely spellbound

Kishore was a paradox that remains unsolved. Although he has sung many a funny song over the years, it would be grossly unfair to label him a mere jester.

Of course, all Hindi film music buffs can do, and continue to do, is (Ku)marvel at his comic timing, which was evidenced by C-A-T Cat, Cat Mane Billi from Dilli Ka Thug (1958).

The track, which saw Ms Bhosle (A)share singing credits with him, was picturised on him and Nutan, that formidable victim of inexplicable misCATegorisation.

It was penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri and composed by Ravi.