Kishor Kumar
Born Abhas Kumar Ganguly in Khandwa, Central Provinces, British India on August 4, 1929, the Bollywood (Hindi cinema) playback singer and actor was better known by his stage name Kishore Kumar. One of the most dynamic vocalists in Indian music, he was known for yodeling and singing in different voices. Known primarily for singing in the Hindi language, he also sang songs in Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu, Kannada, Odia, and several other languages. His brother, Ashok Kumar, became a successful Bollywood actor and Kishore Kumar relocated to Bombay, where he became a chorus singer. He made his debut as a playback singer in 1948, performing “Marne Ki Duayen Kyon Mangu” for the film Ziddi. He then became one of the most in-demand vocalists in Bollywood. Over the course of the next 39 years, he recorded well over 1600 songs, nearly all of them as a playback singer. His recordings include "Maana Janaab Ne Pukara Nahin" (from 1957’s Paying Guest), "Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke" (from 1957’s Nau Do Gyarah), "Ai Meri Topi Palat Ke Aa" (from 1956’s Funtoosh), “Aake Seedhi Lagi Dil Pe” (from 1962’s Half Ticket), "Shokhiyon Mein Ghola Jaaye" (from 1969’s Prem Pujari), "O Meri Sharmilee" (from 1971’s Sharmilee), "Jeevan Ki Bagiya Mehkegi" (from 1971’s Tere Mere Sapne), “Dekha Ek Khwab To” (from 1981’s Silsila), and many others. Kishore Kumar continued to be a popular vocalist in the 1970s and 1980s, working with many of the most well-respected music directors and songwriters including Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan, S.D. Burman, R.D. Burman, and others. During his career, Kishore Kumar won many awards including eight Best Male Playback Singer honors from Filmfare Awards, the most won by a single artist in that category. In September 1987, he became frustrated with the material he was asked to sing and announced his retirement. A month later, on October 13, 1987, Kishore Kumar died of a heart attack at the age of 58.
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Discography
19 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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WOH JO HASINA (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
RAM -LAXMAN, Kishor Kumar, NANDKUMARVICHARE
Miscellaneous - Released by Top Star Entertainment on Dec 15, 2023
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Bihar Police Maughi Hamar
Indian Music - Released by Global Music Junction on May 4, 2023
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Pyari Nirmala
World - Released by PS Music Production on Aug 23, 2023
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Bahujan Samaj Party and Baba Sahab Ke Geet
World - Released by Rama Cassettes on Mar 12, 2020
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Maa Ghinna Devi Harul
Miscellaneous - Released by Rama Series on Nov 13, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Aapu Biti
Miscellaneous - Released by Rama Series on Aug 18, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Maa Ghinna Devi Harul
Miscellaneous - Released by Rama Series on Nov 13, 2023
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TUM HI TO HO
Miscellaneous - Released by Top Star Entertainment on Sep 24, 2023
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Raja Raghunath
Country - Released by Sovendra Kumar Official on Mar 16, 2024
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Deepo Dhiyani
Country - Released by Sovendra Kumar Official on Mar 16, 2024
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GUNI JANO BHAKT JANO
Miscellaneous - Released by Top Star Entertainment on Feb 28, 2024
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Harul Banki Amar Singh
Miscellaneous - Released by Rama Series on Feb 24, 2024
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Jawani Ke Maachis
Indian Music - Released by Global Music Junction on May 4, 2023
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Dahejwa Khatir Maarhue
Indian Music - Released by Global Music Junction on May 4, 2023
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chal Re Kanwariya
World - Released by kishorda66 on Aug 13, 2022
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Tu Matlabi
Alternative & Indie - Released by 3602685 Records DK on Jan 29, 2022
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Jawani Ke Machis
Indian Music - Released by Aadishakti Films Pvt Ltd on Oct 16, 2019
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Rudreswar Harul
Miscellaneous - Released by Rama Series on Nov 8, 2023
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Bhaiya Nara Lage Bada Pyara
World - Released by NDJ MUSIC_AIM on Sep 3, 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo