Kishore Kumar
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Biography
Born Abhas Kumar Ganguly in Khandwa, Central Provinces, British India on August 4, 1929, the Bollywood (Hindi cinema) playback singer and actor was better known by his stage name Kishore Kumar. One of the most dynamic vocalists in Indian music, he was known for yodeling and singing in different voices. Known primarily for singing in the Hindi language, he also sang songs in Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu, Kannada, Odia, and several other languages. His brother, Ashok Kumar, became a successful Bollywood actor and Kishore Kumar relocated to Bombay, where he became a chorus singer. He made his debut as a playback singer in 1948, performing âMarne Ki Duayen Kyon Manguâ for the film Ziddi. He then became one of the most in-demand vocalists in Bollywood. Over the course of the next 39 years, he recorded well over 1600 songs, nearly all of them as a playback singer. His recordings include "Maana Janaab Ne Pukara Nahin" (from 1957âs Paying Guest), "Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke" (from 1957âs Nau Do Gyarah), "Ai Meri Topi Palat Ke Aa" (from 1956âs Funtoosh), âAake Seedhi Lagi Dil Peâ (from 1962âs Half Ticket), "Shokhiyon Mein Ghola Jaaye" (from 1969âs Prem Pujari), "O Meri Sharmilee" (from 1971âs Sharmilee), "Jeevan Ki Bagiya Mehkegi" (from 1971âs Tere Mere Sapne), âDekha Ek Khwab Toâ (from 1981âs Silsila), and many others. Kishore Kumar continued to be a popular vocalist in the 1970s and 1980s, working with many of the most well-respected music directors and songwriters including Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan, S.D. Burman, R.D. Burman, and others. During his career, Kishore Kumar won many awards including eight Best Male Playback Singer honors from Filmfare Awards, the most won by a single artist in that category. In September 1987, he became frustrated with the material he was asked to sing and announced his retirement. A month later, on October 13, 1987, Kishore Kumar died of a heart attack at the age of 58.
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- Tere Chehre Se Nazar Nahin by Kishore Kumar
- Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (From "Andaz")
- Mere Sapno Ki Rani
- Ami Chini Go Chini (From "Charulata") featuring Kishore Kumar
- Rimjhim Gire Sawan
- Bahoot Khoobsoorat Ek Ladki by Kishore Kumar
- Phir Wohi Raat Hai Khwab Ki
- Aanewala Pal Janewala Hai
- Oh Hansini
- Gaata Rahe Mera Dil featuring Kishore Kumar
- Pyaar Ki Mujhpe Kya Nazar by Kishore Kumar
- Jaan Meri Rooth Gayee featuring Majrooh Sultanpuri
- Tum Bhi Chalo Hum Bhi
- Apan To Yari Mein
- Akhiyon Ka Kajra featuring Asha Bhosle
- O Majhi Re Apna Kinara featuring Kishore Kumar
- Lekar Hum Diwana Dil featuring Asha Bhosle
- Prem Se Humko Jeene Do featuring Kishore Kumar
- Gulmohar Gar Tumhara Naam Hota by Kishore Kumar
- Aao Jhoomen Gaayen featuring Asha Bhosle
- Hillori by Kishore Kumar
- Tere Ghungroo Ki Awaaz featuring Kishore Kumar
- Ek Baat Dil Mein featuring Lata Mangeshkar
- Bachke Rehna Re Baba featuring Asha Bhosle
