Kishore Kumar

Birth Date: 04 Aug, 1929, Age (58)

Occupation : Actor, Director, Producer, Lyricist, Composer

Filmfare Awards : 8

Place of Birth : Madhya Pradesh

Date of Death : 13 Oct, 1987

Kishore Kumar

Kishore Kumar was an Indian playback singer, actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, and screenwriter.He is considered as one of the most popular singers of Hindi film industry and from soft numbers to peppy tracks to romantic moods, Kumar sang in different genres.

Apart from Hindi, he sang in many Indian languages including Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Urdu. He has also sung in private albums in several languages especially in Bengali. He won 8 Film fare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and holds the record for winning the most Filmfare Awards in that category.[5] He was awarded the "Lata Mangeshkar Award" by the Madhya Pradesh government in the year 1985-86. In the year 1997, the Madhya Pradesh Government initiated an award called the "Kishore Kumar Award" as a contribution to Hindi cinema.

The commercially successful films of Kishore Kumar included Ladki (1953), Naukari (1954), Baap Re Baap (1955), Paisa Hi Paisa (1956), New Delhi (1957), Naya Andaz (1956), Bhagam Bhaag, Bhai Bhai (1958), Aasha (1957), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Dilli Ka Thug, Jaalsaaz, Bombay Ka Chor, Chacha Zindabad, Manmauji, Jhumroo, Half Ticket (1962), Mr. X in Bombay, Shreeman Funtoosh, Ek Raaz, Ganga Ki Lahren, Hum Sab Ustaad Hai (1965), Haal E Dil, Pyaar Kiye Jaa and Padosan (1968). As an actor, his best period was between 1954 and 1966. His onscreen pairing with actresses Mala Sinha, Vyjanthimala, Nutan, Madhubala and Kumkum gave the biggest hits in his career.Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958).

Kishore Kumar's stories

50 Years Of Padosan: Revisiting One Of The Finest Comedies Of Indian Cinema

Padosan is one of the best comedies ever in the history of Hindi cinema. The movie was released in cinema halls on 29 Nov 1968. as the movie completes 50 years, revisiting the masterpiece which set a new benchmark for all the comedies made post the 70's.

Which Songs Of Kishore Kumar Won Best Male Singerâ€™s Filmfare Awards

Kishore Kumar is considered one of the most successful playback singers of the Bollywood film industry. He holds the record of winning eight Filmfare Awards in the category â€œBest Male Playback Singerâ€.

Kishore Kumar 31st Death Anniversary: Remembering Him With His Melodious Songs

The legend of multi-talented artiste extraordinary actor, playback singer, director and producer Kishore Kumar, who died today 31 year ago, on October 13, 1987, refuses to fade away. Kishore Kumar is only artist who could make the audience laugh, dance and then suddenly cry.

Remembering Kishore Kumar: 10 Evergreen Songs That You Cannot Miss.

Today is Kishore Kumar's 89th birth anniversary and, on this special occasion, his fans would be listening to his popular songs. After all, Kishore Kumar was so much popular during the late 60's to 80's era that people are listening to his songs till date.

Tributes To Legendary Poet Lyricist Shakeel Badayuni On 102nd Birth Anniversary

One of the gifted, famous poets of the Hindustani Film Industry Shakeel Badayuniji demonstrated that the skill of poetry can be intrinsic, not inherited, for none of his close relatives was a poet. Born in Badaun on August 3, 1916, in a cleric's family, he quickly discovered his inclination for song-writing.

Bollywood's most memorable rain songs

The earthy smell of the ground. The wind in the hair. The drops on the windowpane. The ever-so-green surroundings. And what's a better way of expressing your feelings than soulful melodies? So, as we enjoy the rains, we bring to you 10 iconic Hindi numbers to make perfect use of the weather.

Remembering RD Burman on his 79th Birth Anniversary: Musical legacy lives on.

Pancham Da may have left us years ago, but as his music continues to bring a smile and even makes us cry. On his 79th Birthday lets take down the memory lane and take a look at some interesting, lesser known facts from his life and the musical milestones of his career.

The Legend Kishore Kumar: A Versatile Maverick

Kishore Kumar is synonymous to India's Golden Age of music. Decades after his demise, his tunes continue to haunt the music lovers, who are swayed by the rhythms.Switch any FM station and you are sure to hear one of the many memorable melodies of the Kishore Kumar-RD Burman era.