It was in 1987 that Boney Kapoor released Mr India, directed by Shekhar Kapur. The sci-fi classic, starring Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles, was shot over nearly a year. Written by the legendary duo Salim–Javed—who split after this film—the movie remains unforgettable, thanks to iconic characters like Mogambo and Mr India, and evergreen songs such as “Kate Nahin Kat Te” and “Hawa Hawai”. While Mr India evokes nostalgia for many, for singer Alisha Chinai—the voice behind the sensual “Kate Nahin Kat Te”—it also marks her memorable experience of recording with Kishore Kumar. Alisha was barely 21 or 22 when she stepped into the studio to record the duet with Kishore Kumar, who was more than twice her age and already an icon. Composers Laxmikant–Pyarelal were at the helm. Terrified she might forget her lines, Alisha found Kishore da busy “clowning around,” barely acknowledging her presence. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Alisha recalled: “I was so lucky and fortunate that I got to sing with him. After my song with Bappi Lahiri, I …