Musicians who died on October 13

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on October 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1987 Kishore Kumar

  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. [bio]