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 - (see also Kishore Kumar's horoscope and birth chart) |
| 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
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Kishore Kumar was born the 4 August 1929.
Khandwa, Central Provinces, British India (now in Madhya Pradesh, India).
On His Birth-Day
About August 4th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: The Graf Zeppelin airship arrived in Lakehurst, New Jersey, three days after it left its hangar at Friedrichshafen in Germany, completing its third transatlantic flight. It departed from Lakehurst on August 8 to begin an attempt to fly around the world and arrived back at Friedrichshafen on August 10.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1929 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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