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Birth name: Abhas Kumar Ganguly
Also known as: Kishore Da
Born: August 4, 1929
Origin : Khandwa, Central Provinces and Berar, British India
Died: October 13, 1987
Genre(s): Hindi and Regional Playback
Occupation(s) :Singer, Actor, Director, Musician
Instrument(s): Vocalist
Years active :40
Kishore Kumar (August 4, 1929 – October 13, 1987), real name Abhas Kumar Ganguly was an Indian film playback singer and actor. Kishore is widely acknowedged as one of the finest Indian male playback singers of all time, along with Mohammed Rafi and Mukesh. In addition to singing and acting, Kishore Kumar achieved notable successes as a lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter. He has sung in many Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali (his mother tongue), Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya.
Filmography
Acted In:
(1954) Naukri.
(1956) Bhagambhag.
(1955) Baap Re Baap.
(1957) Aasha. Bandi.
(1958) Jalsaaz. Chalti Ka Naam Gadi. Dilli Ka Thug.
(1960) Bewakoof. GirlFriend. Mehlo Ke Khawab.
(1961) Karodpati. Jhumroo.
(1962) Bombay Ka Chor. Manmauji. Naughty Boy. Rangoli. Half Ticket.
(1963) Ek Raaz.
(1964) Bagi Shehzada. Dal Mein Kala. Bavre Nain. Mr X In Bombay. Ganga Ke Lahren. Door Gagan Ki Chaon Mein.
(1966) Pyar Kiye Ja. Akalmand.
(1967) Duniya Nachegi. Payal Ki Jhankar. Hai Mere Dil.
(1968) Padosan. Do Dooni Char.
(1971) Hungama.
(1973) Pyar Diwana.
As a singer
- 1948 Ziddi
- 1949 Rhimjhim
- 1951 Bahar, Baazi
- 1952 Aashiana, Jaal
- 1954 Munimji, Naukri, Peheli Tariq, Taxi Driver
- 1955 House No. 44, Baap Re Baap, Memsahib, Munimji
- 1956 Funtoosh, New Delhi, Bhai Bhai, Naya Andaaz
- 1957 Paying Guest, Nau Do Gyarah, Aasha, Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala, Miss Mary
- 1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Dilli Ka Thug
- 1959 Chacha Zindabad, Jaalsaaz
- 1960 Bewaqoof, Gambler
- 1961 Jhumroo
- 1962 Half Ticket
- 1963 Door Gagan Ki Chaon Mein, Ek Raaz
- 1964 Mr X In Bombay, Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein
- 1965 Shreeman Funtoosh, Teen Deviyaan
- 1966 Pyar Kiye Ja
- 1967 Jewel Thief
- 1968 Padosan
- 1969 Aradhana, Safar, Prem Pujari, Johny Mera Naam, Do Raaste, Khamoshi, Pyar Ka Mausam
- 1970 Kati Patang, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
- 1971 Sharmilee, Paraya Dhan, Gambler, Buddha Mil Gaya, Amar Prem, Andaz, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Lal Patthar, Parwana
- 1972 Mere Jeevan Saathi, Jawani Diwani, Rampur Ka Lakshman, Bombay To Goa, Parichay
- 1973 Yaadon Ki Baarat, Manchali, Jugnu, Heera Panna, Daag, Black Mail, Anamika, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Abhimaan, Namak Haraam
- 1974 Prem Nagar, Aap Ki Kasam,Sagina, Zameer, Chor Machaye Shor, Dost, Imtihan, Kora Kagaz
- 1975 Mili, Khel Khel Mein, Julie, Amanush, Aandhi, Dharmatma, Khushboo, Zameer
- 1976 Kabhi Kabhie, Chalte Chalte, Mehbooba
- 1977 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Kinara, Dream Girl, Anurodh
- 1978 Shalimar, Khatta Meetha, Kasme Vaade, Ghar, Don, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
- 1979 Mr. Natwarlal, Gol Maal, Dostana, Manzil
- 1980 Thodisi Bewafaii, Karz, Yaarana
- 1981 Rocky, Lawaaris, Silsila, Kudrat, Yaarana
- 1982 Sanam Teri Kasam, Satte Pe Satta, Shakti, Desh Premee, Namak Halaal
- 1983 Souten, Agar Tum Na Hote, Andha Kanoon, Kalakaar
- 1984 Sharaabi
- 1985 Saagar Saheb
- 1987 Mr. India
- 2006 The Simpsons episode Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore (the song Pal Bhar Ke Liye from Johny Mera Naam was added to this episode).
Filmfare Awards Won
- 1969 Roop Tera Mastana (Aradhana)
- 1975 Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera Toda (Amanush)
- 1978 Khaike Paan Banaras Wala (Don)
- 1980 Hazar Raahen (Thodisi Bewafai)
- 1982 Pag Ghungroo Baandh Meera (Namak Halal)
- 1983 Agar Tum Na Hote (Agar Tum Na Hote)
- 1984 Manzilen Apni Jagah (Sharabi) Also for this song he received the National Award.
- 1985 Saagar Kinare Dil Yeh Pukare(Saagar)
As Music Director
Kishore Kumar was also a music director in the making, he produced tunes for several films like Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein Door Ka Rahi and Jhumroo. He composed for some great songs such as Koi Ham Dam Na Raha, A Chal Ke Tujhe Mai Leke Chalun,Beqarar Dil Tu Gaye Ja, Nayano Sarasi Keno (Bengali), Priyatama Ki Likhi Tomay (Bengali, sung by Lata Mangeshkar). Sei Raate Raat Chilo Poornima a bengali Song was also composed and sung by Kishore.
- 1961 Jhumroo
- 1964 Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein
- 1967 Hum Do Daku
- 1971 Door Ka Rahi
- 1972 Zameen Aasman
- 1974 Badti Ka Naam Dadhi
- 1979 Shabash Daddy
- 1981 Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi
- 1982 Door Wadiyon Mein
- 1990 Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein