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Amit Kumar

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Amit Kumar is an Indian film playback singer and actor. He sang many songs for Kumar Gaurav who was a rising star in the 1980s....

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Full Name:Amit Kumar Ganguly Height (approx.):in feet inches- 5 8 Weight (approx.):in kilograms- 80 kg Eye Colour:Black Hair Colour:Black Date Of Birth:Thursday, 03 Jul 1952 Age:74

Bio

Full Name

Amit Kumar Ganguly

Profession(s)

- Actor, Playback Singer, Film Director, Musician

Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5 8

Weight (approx.)

in kilograms- 80 kg

Eye Colour

Black

Hair Colour

Black

Career

Debut

Film (Child Artist):

- Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein in 1964

Amit Kumar in Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein

Singer:

- 'Main Ek Panchhi Matwala Re' from Door Ka Rahi'

Actor:

- Door Ka Rahi' in 1971

Amit Kumar in Door Ka Rahi

Awards/Honours

- Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer for the Song "Yaad Aa Rahi Hai" from the Movie "Love Story" in 1981

Amit Kumar Best Playback Singer Award for song "Yaad Aa Rahi Hai" from "Love Story"

- 50 Years of Contribution to Indian Music" Award by the House of Commons in 2016

Personal Life

Date Of Birth

Thursday, 03 Jul 1952

Age:

74

Birthplace

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Zodiac Sign

Cancer

Nationality

Indian

Hometown

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Schools

- Besant Montessori School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- St. Xaviers School, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India

- South Point School, Kolkata, India

- Patha Bhavan, Kolkata, India

Religion

Hinduism

Address

- Gouri Kunj, Kishore Kumar Ganguly Marg, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049

Hobbies

Reading, Travelling

Relationships

Marital Status

Married

Family

Spouse(s)

- Reema Ganguly (Music Artist)

Amit Kumar with his Wife

Parents

Father

- - Kishore Kumar (Actor, Singer)

Mother

- - Ruma Guha Thakurta (Actress)

Amit Kumar Parents

Siblings

Brother(s)

- - Sumit Kumar (Film Producer) (Stepbrother from stepmother Leena Chandavarkar)

Amit Kumar's Sister Shramana Guha Thakurta

Sister

- - Shramana Guha Thakurta (Singer) (Stepsister from stepfather Arup Guhathakurta)

Amit Kumar's Sister Shramana Guha Thakurta

Children

Son

- - None

Daughter(s)

- - Muktika, Brinda

Favourites

Actor(s)

Amitabh Bachchan

Musician(s)

R. D. Burman

Personal Details

Bio

Full Name: Amit Kumar Ganguly
Profession(s): Actor, Playback Singer, Film Director, Musician

Physical Stats

Height (approx.): in feet inches- 5 8
Weight (approx.): in kilograms- 80 kg
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black

Career

Debut: Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein in 1964, 'Main Ek Panchhi Matwala Re' from Door Ka Rahi', Door Ka Rahi' in 1971
Awards/Honours: Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer for the Song "Yaad Aa Rahi Hai" from the Movie "Love Story" in 1981, 50 Years of Contribution to Indian Music" Award by the House of Commons in 2016

Personal Life

Date Of Birth: 3 July 1952
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Schools: Besant Montessori School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, St. Xaviers School, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India, South Point School, Kolkata, India, Patha Bhavan, Kolkata, India
Religion: Hinduism
Address: Gouri Kunj, Kishore Kumar Ganguly Marg, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling
Lesser Known Facts: He has an interest in singing since his childhood, and he used to sing at the local Durga Pooja occasions in Calcutta (now Kolkata)., At the age of 11, Kishore Kumar introduced Amit Kumar to the acting world in his film Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein; which was releasedin 1964. The popular song Aa Chalke Tujhe from the movie was filmed on Amit Kumar., He came into notice in 1970; when he was singing at a Durga Pooja function arranged by Uttam Kumar (a Bengali Actor). When his mother came to know this, she got angry and called up his father immediately. She discussed everything with Kishore Kumar, after hearing this, Kishore Kumar got excited and decided to bring Amit Kumar with him to Bombay., Amit Kumar moved to Mumbai at the age of 18, andthis was the turning point of his life. He did a show Daddy Kishore and Sunny Amit Together under his fathers guidance., In 1971, he made his singing debut with his fathers film Door Ka Rahi. He sang a song Main Ek Panchhi Matwala Re for the movie. The song was eliminated later; as it was not found suitable according to the situation., At the ageof 21, in 1973, he got his first opportunity from Sapan Jagmohan(a music artist) to sing a song Hosh Mein Hum Kahan for the film Darwaza outside his fathers production; which was released 5 years later in 1978., Then, Salil Chowdhury gave him a chance in Zindagi Ek Zua; which got shelved. After that, Madan Mohan tried him with Asha Bhosle in Chalbaaz; which also got shelved. He has also lent his voice for the movies including Jaan Hazir Hai and Aandhi. However, these two projects also didnt turn up in his favour., In 1976, he sangBade Achchhe Lagte Hain composed by R D Burman and got numerous accolades and acknowledgment. The song was announced as the 26th most listened to songs of 1977 by Binaca Geetmala (a radio show)., Later, he sang duets with Lata Mangeshkarsuch as Uthe Sabke Kadam and Dekh Mausam Keh Raha Hai. All these songs helped him in getting national fame., In the 70s, he was surrounded by highly famous singers including Mukesh, Kishore Kumar,, In 1973, he made his Bengali song debut with Jinisher Daam Berechhe; which was composed by Kishore Kumar. This success was followed by back-to-back hit Bengali songs such as Aaj Shob Kichhu Bhule Gechhi, Ek Din Chole Jabo, Harano Din Gulo Mone Pore Ekhono, and so on., He made his last appearance as an actor in his fathers incomplete movie Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein. After the death of his father in 1987, Amit Kumar took over as the director of the film and completed the movie, which was released in 1989., Amit Kumarwas considered as an active playback singer from 1970 to 1994. He recorded almost 170 Hindi songs under the composition of R. D. Burman. In 1994, after R. D. Burmans death, he took a break from playback singing andstarted concentrating onlive orchestra events. After that, he started doing shows all around the world., In 1999, he came back to his singing career and gave several hits from the movies like Dillagi (1999), Raju Chacha (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), and more., In 2005, once again, he started glittering with his massive hits like Chore Ki Baaten from the film Fight Club; followed by Dil Mein Baji Guitar from the film Apna Sapna Money Money., In 2008, he appeared as a judge on K for Kishore, a singing competition reality show; which was aired on Sony Entertainment Channel., In 2010, he judged another TV reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Mr/Miss Universe 2010., In 2013,he sang Naino Me Sapna from the remake of Sajid Khans movie Himmatwala. The original film was made by his father Kishore Kumar in 1983., In 2016, he sang two songs Rehti Thi Main Bezarsi and Hey Club Dancer for the movie Club Dancer., Throughout his singing career, he has sung for several film stars including Rajesh Khanna,, Apart from Hindi songs,he has also lent his voice in Bhojpuri, Bangla,Marathi, Oriya, Konkani, and Assamese., He has done various stage shows worldwide with his younger brother Sumit Kumar., On the 86th birth anniversary of late legendary actor and singer Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar released a song Baba Mere in his memory. The song also featured his daughter- Muktika Ganguly. This video was a tribute to Kishore Kumar.

Relationships

Marital Status: Married

Family

Spouse(s): Reema Ganguly (Music Artist)
Parents: - Kishore Kumar (Actor, Singer), - Ruma Guha Thakurta (Actress)
Siblings: - Sumit Kumar (Film Producer) (Stepbrother from stepmother Leena Chandavarkar), - Shramana Guha Thakurta (Singer) (Stepsister from stepfather Arup Guhathakurta)
Children: - None, - Muktika, Brinda

Favourites

Actor(s): Amitabh Bachchan
Musician(s): R. D. Burman

Updated: Thursday,Sep 10, 2026 22:15 PM GMT+05:30

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Date Of Birth: 3 July 1952
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse(s): Reema Ganguly (Music Artist)
Parents: - Kishore Kumar (Actor, Singer), - Ruma Guha Thakurta (Actress)
Siblings: - Sumit Kumar (Film Producer) (Stepbrother from stepmother Leena Chandavarkar), - Shramana Guha Thakurta (Singer) (Stepsister from stepfather Arup Guhathakurta)
Children: - None, - Muktika, Brinda

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