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Kishore Kumar

Sound

Born August 4, 1929 · Khandwa, India

Died October 13, 1987

Also known as Abhas Kumar Ganguly

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Filmfare AwardBest Male Playback Singer

Filmography38 titles

Anari

1975Playback Singer

Ujala Hi Ujala

1974Playback Singer

Nannha Farishta

1969Playback Singer

Raagini

1958

Char Paise

1955

Paisa Hi Paisa

1956as Kishore

Doosara Aadmi

1977Playback Singer

Angaaray

1986Playback Singer

Mr. X in Bombay

1964as Kavi Sudarshan

Bhoot Bungla

1965Playback Singer

Vidhaata

1982Playback Singer

Kaala Patthar

1979Playback Singer

Ghar

1978Playback Singer

The Home and the World

1984Playback Singer

Deewaar

1975Playback Singer

Padosan

1968as Vidyapathi aka Guru

Caravan

1971Playback Singer

Atithee

1978Playback Singer

Fakira

1976Playback Singer

Sholay

1975Playback Singer

5 Rifles

1974Playback Singer

Daag

1973Playback Singer

Seeta Aur Geeta

1972Playback Singer

Sanjog

1972Playback Singer

Pyar Diwana

1972as Sunil

Jaagrti

1955

Tamasha

1952

Amar Akbar Anthony

1977Playback Singer

Don

1978Playback Singer

Sachaa Jhutha

1970Vocals

Tu Yaa Main

2026Playback Singer

Trishul

1978Playback Singer

Chor Machaye Shor

1974Playback Singer

Ek Jaan Hain Hum

1983Playback Singer

Dostana

1980Playback Singer

Kabhi Kabhie

1976Playback Singer

Bombay to Goa

1972as Himself

Zameer

1975Vocals