Kishore Kumar
4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987
Kishore Kumar, born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian playback singer, actor, composer, and filmmaker considered one of the most versatile and popular singers of Indian cinema. He recorded numerous hit songs and won multiple Filmfare Awards during a career spanning several decades.
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Life events
Abhas Kumar Ganguly, later known as Kishore Kumar, was born in Khandwa, in present-day Madhya Pradesh, India.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe began working in Hindi cinema as a singer and actor in the late 1940s.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe starred in the popular comedy film Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi in 1958.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis songs for the 1969 film Aradhana, including 'Roop Tera Mastana,' made him the leading male playback singer.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe won the Filmfare Award for 'Roop Tera Mastana' in 1970.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe married actress Leena Chandavarkar in 1980, his fourth marriage.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgKishore Kumar died of a heart attack in Bombay (Mumbai), India, at the age of 58.
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