KISHORE KUMAR

 

Bio

NickName(s)

- Kishore Da

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Profession(s)

- Playback Singer, Actor, Composer, Lyricist, Director, Producer, and Screenwriter

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Real Name

Abhas Kumar Ganguly

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Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5 8

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Weight (approx.)

in kilograms- 75 kg

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Eye Colour

Black

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Hair Colour

Black

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Career

Debut

As an Actor:

- - Shikari (1946)

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As a Singer:

- - Song- "Marne ki duayen kyon mangu" from the film- Ziddi (1948)

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Awards/Honours

1970:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Roop Tera Mastana" from the film Aradhana

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1976:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera" from the film Amanush

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1979:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khaike Paan Banaras Wala" from the film Don

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1981:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Hazaar Raahen Mudke Dekheen" from the film Thodisi Bewafaii

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1983:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Pag Ghungroo Baandh" from the film Namak Halaal

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1984:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Agar Tum Na Hote" from the film Agar Tum Na Hote

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1985:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain" from the film Sharaabi

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1986:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Saagar Kinaare" from the film Saagar

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1971:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Aradhana

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1972:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Andaz

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1973:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Hare Rama Hare Krishna

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1975:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Kora Kagaz

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Personal Life

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Schools

- Not Known

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College(s)

- Christian College, Indore

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Date Of Birth

Sunday, 04 Aug 1929

Age:

92

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Birthplace

Khandwa, Central Provinces (Now Madhya Pradesh), British India

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Zodiac Sign

Leo

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Nationality

Indian

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Hometown

Khandwa, Central Provinces (Now Madhya Pradesh), British India

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Educational Qualification

- Graduate

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Religion

Hinduism

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Caste

Bengali Kanyakubja Brahmin

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Address

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

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Hobbies

Reading Novels, Driving, Playing Table Tennis and Football

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Relationships

Marital Status

Married

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Affair(s)

- Ruma Guha Thakurta (Bengali Actress Singer)

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- Madhubala (Bollywood Actress)

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- Yogeeta Bali (Bollywood Actress)

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- Leena Chandavarkar (Bollywood Actress)

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Family

Spouse(s)

First Wife:

- Ruma Guha Thakurta (1950-1958)

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Second Wife:

- Madhubala (1960-1969)

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Third Wife:

- Yogeeta Bali (1975-1978)

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Fourth Wife:

- Leena Chandavarkar (1980-1987; his death)

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Parents

Father

- - Kunjalal Ganguly (Gangopadhyay), Lawyer

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Mother

- - Gouri Devi

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Siblings

Brother(s)

- - 2

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- Ashok Kumar (Actor)

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- Anoop Kumar (Actor)

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Sister

- - 1

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- Sati Devi

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Children

Son(s)

- - 2

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- Amit Kumar (singer; with Ruma Guha Thakurta)

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- Sumit Kumar (singer; with Leena Chandavarkar)

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Daughter

- - None

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Favourites

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

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Actor(s)

Danny Kaye (Hollywood actor), Ashok Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan,

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Actress

Madhubala

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Singer(s)

K. L. Saigal

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Musician(s)

S. D. Burman, R. D. Burman

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Money Factor

Salary (approx.)

- Rs. 35000/song (as in 1960-1970)

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Net Worth

- $1 million (as in 1980)

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