Kishore Kumar is a well known Indian Singer, Actor and a musician. He was everyone’s favorite , and still people couldn’t get rid of his pure, classic, mesmerizing songs.
Kishore Kumar Personal Life Info and More:
Late Kishore Kumar was born on 4 August, 1929 in Khandwa, India. Kishore birth name is “Abhas Kumar Ganguly”. Kishore Kumar died on 13 October, 1987 in Mumbai, India.
He spent 58 Years of his life with hardwork, serenity, peace, happiness. He had an Impressive personality which has greatly influenced many peoples lives.
He was a pure indian individual, who was a Practicing Hindu. Kishore Kumar belongs to a Bengali Brahmin Ganguly Family.
Kishore Kumar Family Members Names and Information:
Kishore’s father’s name is Kunjalal Ganguly ( Gangopadhyay), who was a lawyer by profession. Kishore’s Mother’s name is “Gouri Devi”, who was a house wife. Kishore Kumar had three elder siblings named “Ashok, Sati Devi and Anoop”.Kishore Kumar had 4 Spouses. He first tied the knot with Ruma Ghosh in 1950. Then in 1960, he got married to Madhubala. Then in 1976, he tied the knot with Yogeeta Bali and his fourth and last spouse was Leena Chandavarkar , to whom he married in 1980.
Kishore has two sons named “Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar”.
Kishore Kumar Education, Qualification and School:
Kishore Kumar completed his schooling from a school in Indore. Then he graduated from “Christian College , Indore”.
Kishore Kumar Career:
Kishore started his music career as a Chorus Singer at Bombay Talkies. In 1948, he recieved an offer to sing “Marne Ki Duayen Kyun Mangu” for the film named “Ziddi”.
Three Singers named “K.L Saigal,Rabindranath Tagore and Danny Kaye” had greatly influenced him. Then he sung a song named “Aake Seedhi Lagi Dil Pe” from a film named “Half Ticket”. He sung that song both for male and female version. Kumar then inherited a new style for singing which is known as Yodelling. Then S.D Burman, Thought to help Kishore enhance his singing skills. He then trained Kishore further. S. D. Burman wanted kishore to sung songs for various Dev Anand’s movies such as Munimji (1954), Taxi Driver (1954), House no 44(1955), Funtoosh (1956), Nau Do Gyarah (1957), Paying Guest (1957), Guide (1965), Jewel Thief (1967), Prem Pujari(1970), and Tere Mere Sapne (1971). He has sung many indian songs like ; Arre Yaar Meri Tum bhi Ho Gajab and Gaata Rahe Mera Dil in 1965,Ai Meri Topi Palat Ke Aa and Nakhrewaali in 1956, Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke , Chhod Do Aanchal , Ankhon Mein Kya Jee , Eena Meena Deeka and Maana Janaab Ne Pukara Nahi in 1957, Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka , C.A.T. Cat Maane Billi , Hum to Muhabbat Karega and Paanch Rupaiya Baara Aana in 1958, Zaroorat Hai Zarorat Hai ( 1961), Chhedo Na Meri Zulfein ( 1964),Ye Dil Na Hota Bechara ( 1967), Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein and Kehna Hai in 1968, Mere Sapnon Ki Rani, Kora Kagaj Tha Ye Man Mera, Roop Tera Mastana in 1969,O Meri Sharmilee and Ye Shaam Mastani in 1971, Meet Na Mila in 1973, Zindagi Ke Safar Me Guzar Jaate Hain Jo Makam in 1974, Aane Wala Pal in 1979, Hame Aur Jeene Ki Chahat Na hoti in 1983, Raha Pe Rahete Hai in 1985, Jab Bhi Koi Kangana in 1987 and Humein Tumse Pyaar Kitna. He also sung many Bengali Hit songs such as “Chirodini Tumi Je Amar” and “E Amar Gurudakshina” in 1987. In his last days, he sung three songs “Pyar Ka Dard Hai , Kaho Kahan Chle and Tum jo Chale Gaye”.
Kishore started his acting career in 1946 , when he appeared in a film named “Shikari”. Then in 1951, she acted as a lead role in a film “Andolan”. Then he was also seen in other films such as ; Ladki , Char Paise, and Baap Re Baap. After that in 1954, he appeared in a film “Naukari”. In 1956, he was featured in three films “Bhai Bhai , Bhagam bhag and New Delhi”.Then in 1957, he was seen in two other films “Musafir and Aasha”.In 1958, he appeared in a film named “Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi and Dilli Ka Thug”.In 1959, he appeared in Jaalsaaz. In 1961, he was casted in a film “Jhumroo”. He has acted in many more films like ; Half Ticket ( 1962), Mr. X in Bombay ( 1964), Padosan ( 1968), Bombay ka chor ( 1962), Ek Raaz ( 1963), Haal E Dil ( 1966). Kishore Kumar has also sung various bhajans, Qawwalis and Ghazals. On his achievements, he has recieved Filmfare awards for best Male Playback singer 8 times.
Kishore Kumar Height and Weight:
Kishore Kumar Height was estimated to be around 5 ft and 8 Inches. He weighed around 75 kgs. His Eye Color and Hair Color was black.
Kishore Kumar Net Worth:
Kishore Kumar Net Worth is estimated to be approx 40 Crores indian rupees or $5 Million. His Main Source of Income was from his music and acting career.
FAQs:
What is the date of Birth of Kishore Kumar?
Kishore Kumar was born on 4 August, 1929 in Khandwa, India.
What was the real name of Kishore Kumar?
Kishore’s real name is “Abhas Kumar Ganguly”, which he changed after getting into acting industry.
How many Wives did Kishore Kumar have?
Kishore Kumar married 4 times, and his last wife was “Leena Chandavarkar”.
Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Acting?
Kishore stopped acting in the period between 1946 and 1955, because in that era, his 16 films out of 22, went flop , so he decided to quit acting and wanted to make bad impression on producers so that they won’t give him any opportunity to act further.
How old was Kishore Kumar when he died?
Kishore Kumar was 58 Years Old , when he died on 13 October, 1987.
Which was the first song sung by Kishore Kumar?
Kishore sung his first song “Marne Ki Duayen Kyun Mangu” in 1948
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