Kishore says that the technical credit for shooting and editing the videos goes to his son. He owes a lot to his best buddy Vinod Raj Kapoor too, who visits each and every location in Maharashtra where they plan to shoot their videos. Initially, they would make videos indoors but then they decided to venture out. The trio have shot in a variety of locations like Mahabaleshwar, Malshej Ghat, Punjab, Gujarat, Kullu Manali, Dalhousie, Dharamshala City(Himachal Pradesh), Jyot Point (Gadar Point )(Himachal Pardesh), Khajjiar(Mini Switerzland Of India)(Himachal Pradesh), Lonavala, Khandala.
The amazing part of it all is that all the videos are non-commercial and their sole purpose is a fan's tribute to his idol. The entire process from pre-production (which involves audio recording, arranging wardrobe and transportation, selecting location, preparing budget, and waiting for the 'proper sunlight') to production to post-production (which involves putting in sound and images together and creating visual effects) is long and expensive which costed him tens of lacs of rupees. But it does not deter the fan. He has just one goal, just one dream - to honor the great singer.
The ardent devotee of Rafi Saab has some unfulfilled dreams too which he hopes will come true one day. He wishes to shoot Rafi Saab's songs, AASMAN SE AAYA FARISHTA in Helicopter and CHAHE KOI MUJHE JUNGLEE KAHE in Kashmir during the snow fall in winter. When we asked him to pick one favorite number from Rafi Saab, Kishore laughed and said, "Rafi Saab's songs are just like having sweets." He cannot choose one sweet that is his favorite since he enjoys them all. He has been singing for over 50 years. He had performed first time in 1970 in his college show at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Chowpatty, Mumbai. He stresses that honesty towards one's work is the key to success. Hard work pays off if done with sincerity. and he encourages everyone to be true to one's passion.
In Kishore ji's words -
"Maine apne dono guru Devsaab aur Rafisaab se yahi sikha hai ke zindaagi chaar dino ki hai, kuchh aisa kar jao ke duniyaa yaad rakhe."
When we asked him why he is so devoted to Rafi Saab, his reply was that Rafi Saab is "matchless", he has the "most melodious voice", and the sheer variety that the great legend offered in singing songs of different genres, be it comic, or romantic, is inimitable. Kishore says, "Chamatkar to ek baar hi hota hai...unko janam deni wali maa ko sat sat pranam..." (Miracle happens only once.....I would bow a hundred times before the mother who gave birth to Rafi Saab) Well, as we sign off, should we say, that such fans are no less than miracles too. Their modest and selfless commitment speaks volumes about their character too. Hats off to such fans....Hats off to Kishore...!!!
His profile link on funkaar -http://www.funkaar.in/artist/kmakwana/
Some of his songs on #funkaar submitted for #MusicDilSe Singing Contest are -
http://www.funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/likhe-jo-khat-tujhe-363
http://www.funkaar.in/#/challenge/music-dil-se-new/tumne-kisi-ki-jaan-ko-379
http://www.funkaar.in/#/challenge/music-dil-se-new/mere-meheboob-390
http://www.funkaar.in/#/challenge/music-dil-se-new/kar-chale-hum-fida-jaan-o-tan-saathiyon-517
Funkaar features Kishore Makhwanan as #hiddengems
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