Kishore Kumar - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 04, 1929 |
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| Died | October 13, 1987 (age 58) |
| Birthplace | Khandwa, Central Provinces, British India (now in Madhya Pradesh, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Playback singing, acting, and composing in Hindi cinema |
Intro
Kishore Kumar was a legendary Indian playback singer, actor, music director, lyricist, and filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the most versatile and accomplished artists in the history of Indian cinema. Renowned for his unique voice and remarkable musical range, he became an iconic figure in Bollywood, especially as a playback singer in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
Early Life & Background
Kishore Kumar was born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly into a Bengali family in Khandwa, Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh), British India. He was the youngest of four siblings and showed an early interest in music and films. Inspired by his elder brother Ashok Kumar, a prominent actor, Kishore Kumar moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in cinema.
Career Highlights
- Renowned playback singer for Bollywood, with iconic songs in films such as 'Aradhana' (1969), 'Sholay' (1975), and 'Amar Prem' (1972).
- Acted in several Hindi films, including 'Padosan' (1968) and 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi' (1958).
- Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer eight times.
- Directed and produced films like 'Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein' (1964) and 'Door Ka Rahi' (1971).
Trivia
- Kishore Kumar reportedly rarely sang at social gatherings and was known to be a recluse.
- He was equally talented in comedy, known for his eccentric sense of humor both on and off-screen.
- Kishore Kumar is remembered for improvising funny sound effects in his songs.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Kishore Kumar born?
Kishore Kumar was born the 4 August 1929.
Where is Kishore Kumar from?
Khandwa, Central Provinces, British India (now in Madhya Pradesh, India).
On His Birth-Day
About August 4th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: Yasser Arafat was born, who would become a prominent Palestinian political leader, chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), and a key figure in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He later received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 and passed away in 2004.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1929 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Say It with Songs directed by Lloyd Bacon
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