Kishore Kumar

Kishore Kumar

Deceased · Born: Aug 4, 1929 · Died: Oct 13, 1987

Personal Details

BornAug 4, 1929 Khandwa, India
Spouse
  • Leena Chandavarkar

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Oct 13, 1987 )
  • Yogeeta Bali

    ( Aug 4, 1976 to Aug 4, 1978 )
  • Madhubala

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 23, 1969 )
  • Ruma Guha Thakurta

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Kunjalal Ganguly
  • Gouri Devi
Relatives
  • Ashok Kumar (Sibling)
  • Sati Rani Devi (Sibling)
  • Anoop Kumar (Sibling)

Biography

Abhas Kumar Ganguly, better known by his stage name Kishore Kumar was an Indian playback singer and actor. He was one of the most popular singers in the Indian film industry and from soft numbers to peppy tracks to romantic moods, Kumar sang in different genres but some of his rare compositions which were considered classics were lost in time. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian singers.

Career

1963
Ek Raaz
Ek Raaz as Kishore Kumar Verma and Arun and Peshawarimal
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1958
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi as Manmohan 'Manu' Sharma
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1956
Mem Sahib
Mem Sahib as Sunder
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Bhagam Bhag
Bhagam Bhag as Kishore / Kishu / Krishnaswami
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1972
Bombay to Goa