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Kishore Kumar

Name in Native Language: "কিশোর কুমার" (Bengali/BN)
Composer / Film Director / Musician / Film Producer / Poet | * 08/04/1929 († 58, 10/13/1987) | Khandwa (India)
Kishore Kumar (born Abhas Kumar Ganguly; ; 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian playback singer, musician and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most influential and dynamic singers in the history of Indian music. Kumar was one of the most popular singers in the Indian subcontinent, notable for his yodelling and ability to sing songs in different voices. He used to sing in different genres but some of his rare compositions, considered classics, were lost in time. Besides Hindi, he sang in many other Indian languages, including Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Odia and Urdu. He also released a few non-film albums in multiple languages, especially in Bengali, which are noted as all-time classics. According to his brother and legendary actor Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar was successful as a singer because his "voice hits the mike, straight, at its most sensitive point". Kumar was also active in acting too. His first film appearance was in Shikari (1946), in which his brother, Ashok played the lead role. Kumar played his first lead in the Bombay Talkies film Andolan (1951). Although he got some acting assignments with the help of his brother... ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Comedies

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Awards & Nominations for Kishore Kumar

Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer
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Movies with Kishore Kumar as Actor(45)

as Himself / Jailor / Constable Kishori Lal / Constable Rafat Lal / Gypsy1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
as himself1972 Bombay to Goa
as Sunil1972 Pyar Diwana
as Deepak Raj1968 Haye Mera Dil
as Sandeep1968 Do Dooni Chaar
as Vidyapathi / Guru1968 Padosan
as Pandit Dinanath Shastri1968 Sadhu Aur Shaitaan
as Shyam / Rai Bahadur Ganga Prasad1966 Pyar Kiye Jaa
as Kavi Sudarshan1964 Mr. X in Bombay
as Raja1962 Man-Mauji
as Pritam1962 Naughty Boy
as Vijay/Munna/Vijay's mom in photograph1962 Half Ticket
as Randhir / Kishore1962 Bombay Ka Chor
as Rajan1960 Mehlon Ke Khwaab
as Chandan1959 Shararat
as Manmohan 'Manu' Sharma1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958 Chandan
as Kishore Kumar Sharma1958 Dilli Ka Thug
1958 Raagini
as Kishore1957 Aasha
as Bhanu1957 Musafir
as Sunder1956 Mem Sahib
as Raj Kumar (Raja)1956 Bhai-Bhai
as Kishore / Kishu / Krishnaswami1956 The Chase
1956 Parivar
as Kishore1956 Paisa Hi Paisa
as Anand D. Khanna / Anandkumar Swami1956 New Delhi
as Raj Kumar Ashok Sagar1955 My God!
1955 Jaagrti
as Ratan Kumar Chaudhary1954 Naukari
as Kishore1953 Ladki
1952 Tamasha
as Ratan1951 Our Struggle
1948 Ziddi

Movies with Kishore Kumar as Crew(118)

Sound/Playback Singer1989 Galiyon Ka Badshah
Sound/Playback Singer1988 Shiva Shakti
Sound/Playback Singer1988 Rukhsat
Sound/Playback Singer1987 Kaash
Sound/Songs1987 Hiraasat
Sound/Playback Singer1986 Bhagwaan Dada
Sound/Playback Singer1986 Angaaray
Sound/Playback Singer1985 The Home and the World
Sound/Playback Singer1985 Alag Alag
Sound/Playback Singer1984 Jagir
Sound/Sound1984 Asha and Jyoti
Sound/Playback Singer1984 Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Sound/Playback Singer1983 Protidan
Sound/Playback Singer1983 Ek Jaan Hain Hum
Sound/Playback Singer1983 Haadsaa
Sound/Playback Singer1982 Vidhaata
Sound/Playback Singer1982 Troyee
Sound/Playback Singer1981 Aas Paas
Sound/Playback Singer1981 Dard
Sound/Playback Singer1980 Swayamvar
Sound/Playback Singer1980 The Burning Train
Sound/Playback Singer1980 Man Pasand
Sound/Playback Singer1980 Aap Ke Deewane
Sound/Playback Singer1979 Aangan Ki Kali
Sound/Playback Singer1979 Ahsaas
Sound/Playback Singer1979 Gautam Govinda
Sound/Playback Singer1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Sound/Playback Singer1979 Kaala Patthar
Sound/Playback Singer1979 The Jewelled Lamp
Sound/Playback Singer1979 Gol Maal
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Aahuti
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Ghar
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Do Musafir
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Don
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Amar Shakti
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Trishna
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Atithee
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Heeralaal Pannalaal
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Trishul
Sound/Playback Singer1978 Vishwanath
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Farishta Ya Qatil
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Immaan Dharam
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Sound/Playback Singer1977 For Your Sake
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Chor Sipahee
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Tyaag
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Khel Khilari Ka
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Charandas
Sound/Playback Singer1977 Doosara Aadmi
Sound/Playback Singer1976 Kabhi Kabhie
Sound/Playback Singer1976 Aap Beati
Sound/Playback Singer1976 Deewaangee
Sound/Playback Singer1976 Fakira
Sound/Playback Singer1975 Anari
Sound/Playback Singer1975 Deewaar
Sound/Playback Singer1975 Zorro
Sound/Playback Singer1975 Warrant
Sound/Playback Singer1975 Prem Kahani
Sound/Playback Singer1975 Chori Mera Kaam
Sound/Playback Singer1975 Sholay
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Haath Ki Safai
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Ishk Ishk Ishk
Sound/Playback Singer1974 5 Rifles
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Ujala Hi Ujala
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Trimurti
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Badla
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Chor Machaye Shor
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Vachan
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Charitraheen
Sound/Playback Singer1974 International Crook
Directing/Director1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Production/Producer1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Sound/Playback Singer1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Sound/Music1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Writing/Screenplay1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Writing/Story1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Sound/Playback Singer1973 Aa Gale Lag Jaa
Sound/Playback Singer1973 Shareef Budmaash
Sound/Playback Singer1973 Naina
Sound/Playback Singer1973 Jaise Ko Taisa
Sound/Playback Singer1973 Naya Nasha
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Pyar Diwana
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Jawani Diwani
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Earth and Sky
Sound/Music Director1972 Earth and Sky
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Rivaaj
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Victoria No. 203
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Man and Animal
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Sanjog
Sound/Playback Singer1972 Seeta and Geeta
Sound/Playback Singer1971 Woh Din Yaad Karo
Sound/Playback Singer1971 Shy Girl
Directing/Director1971 Door Ka Raahi
Production/Producer1971 Door Ka Raahi
Sound/Music1971 Door Ka Raahi
Sound/Playback Singer1971 Door Ka Raahi
Writing/Writer1971 Door Ka Raahi
Sound/Playback Singer1970 Abhinetri
Sound/Playback Singer1970 Bombay Talkie
Sound/Playback Singer1970 Rootha Na Karo
Sound/Playback Singer1969 Nannha Farishta
Sound/Playback Singer1969 Bhai Bahen
Sound/Playback Singer1969 Pyar Ka Mausam
Sound/Playback Singer1969 Chik Mik Bijuli
Writing/Story1968 Ramu
Sound/Playback Singer1966 Pyar Kiye Jaa
Sound/Playback Singer1965 Guide
Sound/Playback Singer1965 Bhoot Bungla
Directing/Director1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
Sound/Music1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
Writing/Screenplay1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men
Sound/Playback Singer1959 Shararat
Sound/Playback Singer1956 Bhai-Bhai
Sound/Playback Singer1954 Parichay
Sound/Playback Singer1952 Maa
Sound/Playback Singer1952 The Net
Sound/Playback Singer1950 Pyar

Citizenship: India
Born: Sunday, 08/04 1929 (August) in Khandwa (India)
Died: Tuesday, 10/13 1987 (October) in Mumbai (aged: 58)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: Hindi (HI)
Children: Amit Kumar, Sumit Kumar
Siblings: Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar, Sati Devi Mukherjee
Father: Kunjalal Ganguly
Mother: Gouri Devi
Other names for Kishore Kumar (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Abhas Kumar Ganguly"
"আভাষ কুমার গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়"
Kishore Kumar frequently works together with these people:
Asha Bhosle (69x, Crew)
Lata Mangeshkar (65x, Crew)
Mohammed Rafi (42x, Crew)
Shashi Kapoor (38x, Actor)
Rahul Dev Burman (29x, Crew)
Mangesh Desai (29x, Crew)
Madan Puri (26x, Actor)
Iftekhar (24x, Actor)
Anand Bakshi (23x, Crew)
Pran (20x, Actor)
Asrani (19x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1401375, Added: 09/04/2019, Last updated: 03/19/2024