Kishore Kumar

Date of Birth: August 4, 1929

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Date of Death: October 13, 1987

Biography

Kishore Kumar, born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an iconic Indian playback singer, actor, music director, lyricist, writer, director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on August 4, 1929, in Khandwa, Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh), India. Kishore Kumar was one of the most versatile and celebrated artists in the Indian film industry, known for his unique voice and exceptional talent. He began his career as a chorus singer at Bombay Talkies, where his brother Ashok Kumar worked. His first appearance as a playback singer was for the movie “Bombay Talkies” in 1948. Kishore Kumar’s breakthrough came with the film “Aradhana” (1969), where his songs became instant hits, making him a household name. Over his career, he sang in multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, and Urdu. Apart from his singing career, Kishore Kumar also acted in numerous films, often in comedic roles. He was known for his eccentric and humorous personality, both on and off-screen. His contribution to Indian cinema was honored with multiple awards, including eight Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer.

5 Interesting Facts about Kishore Kumar

1. Kishore Kumar was known for his eccentric behavior; he once painted his entire body green for a film role.

2. He was a versatile artist, having worked as a singer, actor, composer, director, producer, and screenwriter.

3. Kishore Kumar was a self-taught musician and never had formal training in music.

4. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer a record eight times.

5. Kishore Kumar was married four times, with his spouses including famous actresses like Madhubala and Leena Chandavarkar.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kishore Kumar

1. “I am not a superstar; I am just a super singer.”

2. “I am a very simple man. I want to live a simple life.”

3. “Music is my life, and my life is music.”

4. “I never wanted to be an actor; it was my brother who pushed me into it.”

5. “I sing for the love of music, not for the awards or fame.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Kishore Kumar’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Kishore Kumar had two sons: 1. Amit Kumar, born from his marriage to Ruma Guha Thakurta, is a playback singer, actor, and music director. 2. Sumit Kumar, born from his marriage to Leena Chandavarkar, has also pursued a career in music.