Amit Kumar’s New Song ‘Kal Ka Kya’ Shares Life’s Truth & Unknown Facts About Him

Amit Kumar is a great singer whose voice has been touching the hearts of millions for decades. It is well known that he is the son of world famous, great singer, actor, producer, director Kishore Kumar and Amit da has sung many (more than 750) super hit songs of Bollywood till date like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Aati Rahengi Baharen, Ka Jaanu Main Sajaniya, Yaad Aa Rahi Hai, Laila Ho Laila, Tu Rootha To Main Ro, Kah Do Ki Tum Ho meri , Ja Jaldi Bhaag Ja, Oye Oye, Naino Mein Sapna, Makhna, Dekho Maine Dekha Hai Ek Sapna, Ek Do Teen and many more songs.

The world always waits to hear something new and fresh from Amit Kumar. So again in 2025, Amit Kumar has come up with a heart touching new song, "Kal Ka Kya, Wo To Gaya Na". This song is extremely special as it is one of his latest compositions and it reminds everyone that life is short and every moment is precious. Let's go to Amit Kumar and take a look at this lovely new performance to understand why this song is so meaningful for every listener.

When you listen to "Kal Ka Kya, Woh To Gaya Na", you will notice that Amit Kumar is not only the singer but also the composer of the song. The song is written by Kishore Kumar's wife, Leena Chandavarkar and the music is composed by Abir Sen. The song was released on July 18, 2025 and has started touching the hearts of the people. In his message, Amit Da tells us, "Jo gaya so gaya, so socho mat. Jo hai woh bhi jaayega, so fikar nahi". Explaining its meaning, he says, "Jo beet gaya so beet gaya, so don't think about it. Aaj jo aapke paas hai, wo bhi chala jaayega, so don't worry."

Amit Kumar has a spontaneity in his conversation. He looks extremely handsome, has a sparkle in his eyes, a brilliant wit, and stories to tell that can make anyone smile. His life has been like a movie - full of colours, music and lots of ups and downs.

This beautiful song is loved by millions. And the new generation is eager to know the stories of Amit Kumar's life. Let us take you through some chapters of the incredible journey of the legend Amit Kumar.

Over to Amit Kumar, "I was born in 1952. I had a happy childhood like any other child. We lived in Sakseria Colony in Juhu, Mumbai. Life was simple and fun back then. My father was always busy with his acting career, so I rarely met him in those days. My mother, Ruma (Thakurta) Ganguly, was not only a singer with the Bombay Youth Choir, but she also worked with big artists like Dev Anand and Dilip Kumar before marrying my father. You can say music and art were in my blood." "When I was seven, my parents separated and I came to Kolkata with my mother. It was sad, but my parents never let their troubles affect me. If I missed my father, he would come to Kolkata. Sometimes, I would go to Mumbai to join him. This coming and going became a part of my life. For some time I also stayed in a boarding school in Hazaribagh. I also felt a bit lonely, I missed my family, but my studies improved. My grandmother urged me to come back home. Who knows, maybe if I had stayed there, I would have become a doctor or an engineer."

"My first film song was composed when I was just thirteen years old - 'Main Ek Panchhi Matwara'. Baba wrote it, composed it and insisted that I sing it for his film 'Door Ka Raahi'. I really didn't want to, but I obeyed him. That day I had fever, yet I was singing under a tree with a dafli in my hand. while Baba was shooting that scene in our garden at Gauri Kunj. Now when I look back, I feel my voice sounded more like my mother than my father."

"I started taking singing seriously around 1968-69. Watching my father's live shows had a deep impact on me. I started giving small stage shows in Kolkata, singing his songs with friends. My mother was initially not in favour of it—she wanted me to study—but my father did not refuse. Thanks to him, we did a joint concert at Shanmukhananda Hall in Mumbai. It was a huge hit. I will never forget Sachindada Burman garlanding me and telling Baba, 'Let him improve a bit, then I will ask him to sing for me.'"

"My first recording started in 1973, but the songs were released years later. 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' from 'Balika Vadhu' in 1976 was a super hit. My songs from 'Baato Baato Mein' (1979) became very popular. I have sung for many famous stars like Dilip Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan I have sung many songs for Anil Kapoor in films like 'Tezaab', 'Judai' and 'Jamai Raja'. But sometimes, films don't do well at the box office, so even good songs go unnoticed. That's how show business is sometimes."

When I ask Amit da about comparisons with his iconic father, Amit smiles and says, "Oh, we can't be compared. He was and will always be The Only One Kishore Kumar. I am my own person. Yes, the temperament is somewhat similar to his. People only see success, but they don't know that I have seen tough days too—travelling in third class compartments of trains with the Calcutta Youth Choir, carrying bags, performing all over India. My father used to say, 'You have to see tough times to move ahead.'"

About his style, Amit says, "Many people wanted me to sing like my father, but RD Burman told me, 'Don't copy him. Be yourself.' That advice changed me. The best musicians helped me develop my own style and I am grateful for that guidance."

He also speaks openly about his father's charity work. "Most people call my father a no-spender, but they don't know that he did several free shows for Indian soldiers, without telling anyone. I consider myself lucky that I too have been getting the opportunity to do charity shows for cancer patients for more than ten years. 2023 was special for me as my daughter Muktika joined me on stage. She is not a professional singer, but I think she has the talent."

Talking about his big break, Amit says, "'Love Story' in 1981 was the turning point for me. I became the voice of Kumar Gaurav. But as his films flopped, my work with him also slowed down. My career has had ups and downs like the waves of the ocean. But I can say that I gave my best and I am thankful that even today people want to hear me sing."

His memories of his early days are very sweet and funny. "When I was young, I did my first stage show during Durga Puja at the request of the great MAHANAYAK Uttam Kumar. My mother was not happy, she was afraid that I was not studying and getting diverted. I sang ten songs instead of four and got Rs 800 for it, which I spent eating out with friends. Finally, my father called me to Mumbai with him. He told me, "I will not sit in the audience and watch your performance or else people will surround me for autographs and photographs and the show will be disturbed. I will watch you from backstage." He wanted the audience to focus on me, not him.

I also learnt classical music for a while, but it didn't last long. Music directors like R.D. Burman, Kalyanji Anandji, Laxmikant Pyarelal, and Rajesh Roshan helped me the most; they knew how to bring out the best in me."

"I am not doing much playback singing now. But I love performing live shows across the world, composing music for digital platforms and enjoying this relaxed phase of my life. Even after so many decades, the love of the audience keeps me going. It is worth every moment's joy."

Amit Kumar keeps moving ahead with time. Through his recent song 'Kal Ka Kya, Woh To Gaya Na', Amit Kumar gives an important lesson. He says, "What about the future's moment, it will go, it cannot stop. What about the present moment? It will also go. You cannot stop it."

The most beautiful part of the song is when Amit Kumar suggests, "Jiyo Milkar Sab, Yehi Hai Zindagi". He encourages everyone to stay together, celebrate with friends and family, and create good memories. He refers to it as "Nafrat, Jhaadhe, Rishte Bidhaye - Do Din Ki Zindagi".

Amit Kumar says, "Meetings and separations will keep on going, happiness and sorrow will have to be accepted by everyone. This is the truth of life.

Throughout the song, Amit Kumar comes back to his main idea that worrying about the past or the future does not provide any solutions. He repeats, "Kal ka kya, woh toh gaya na, rone se kya hua, soch ke kya hoga?"

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