Kishore Kumar Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More

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NickName(s)

- Kishore Da

Profession(s)

- Playback Singer, Actor, Composer, Lyricist, Director, Producer, and Screenwriter

Real Name

Abhas Kumar Ganguly

Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5 8

Weight (approx.)

in kilograms- 75 kg

Eye Colour

Black

Hair Colour

Black

Career

Debut

As an Actor:

- - Shikari (1946)

As a Singer:

- - Song- "Marne ki duayen kyon mangu" from the film- Ziddi (1948)

Awards/Honours

1970:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Roop Tera Mastana" from the film Aradhana

1976:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera" from the film Amanush

1979:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Khaike Paan Banaras Wala" from the film Don

1981:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Hazaar Raahen Mudke Dekheen" from the film Thodisi Bewafaii

1983:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Pag Ghungroo Baandh" from the film Namak Halaal

1984:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Agar Tum Na Hote" from the film Agar Tum Na Hote

1985:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Manzilein Apni Jagah Hain" from the film Sharaabi

1986:

- Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Saagar Kinaare" from the film Saagar

1971:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Aradhana

1972:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Andaz

1973:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Hare Rama Hare Krishna

1975:

- Best Male Playback Singer for Kora Kagaz

Personal Life

Date Of Birth

Sunday, 04 Aug 1929

Age:

Birthplace

Khandwa, Central Provinces (Now Madhya Pradesh), British India

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Nationality

Indian

Hometown

Khandwa, Central Provinces (Now Madhya Pradesh), British India

Schools

- Not Known

College(s)

- Christian College, Indore

Educational Qualification

- Graduate

Religion

Hinduism

Caste

Bengali Kanyakubja Brahmin

Address

- Gouri Kunj, Kishore Kumar Ganguly Marg, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049

Hobbies

Reading Novels, Driving, Playing Table Tennis and Football

Signature

Relationships

Marital Status

Married

Affair(s)

- Ruma Guha Thakurta (Bengali Actress Singer)

- Madhubala (Bollywood Actress)

- Yogeeta Bali (Bollywood Actress)

- Leena Chandavarkar (Bollywood Actress)

Family

Spouse(s)

First Wife:

- Ruma Guha Thakurta (1950-1958)

Second Wife:

- Madhubala (1960-1969)

Third Wife:

- Yogeeta Bali (1975-1978)

Fourth Wife:

- Leena Chandavarkar (1980-1987; his death)

Parents

Father

- - Kunjalal Ganguly (Gangopadhyay), Lawyer

Mother

- - Gouri Devi

Siblings

Brother(s)

- - 2

- Ashok Kumar (Actor)

- Anoop Kumar (Actor)

Sister

- - 1

- Sati Devi

Children

Son(s)

- - 2

- Amit Kumar (singer; with Ruma Guha Thakurta)

- Sumit Kumar (singer; with Leena Chandavarkar)

Daughter

- - None

Favourites

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Actor(s)

Danny Kaye (Hollywood actor), Ashok Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan,

Actress

Madhubala

Singer(s)

K. L. Saigal

Musician(s)

S. D. Burman, R. D. Burman

Money Factor

Salary (approx.)

- Rs. 35000/song (as in 1960-1970)

Net Worth

- $1 million (as in 1980)

Updated: Sunday,Nov 24, 2024 18:06 PM GMT-07:00

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