Kishore Kumar

World Music Singer

Birthday August 4, 1929

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Khandwa, India

DEATH DATE Oct 13, 1987 (58)

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About

Bollywood singer and actor was most active in films during the 1970s and 1980s and was awarded the Lata Mangeshkar Award.

Before Fame

He frequently went to Bombay along with his Bollywood star brother, finding work there in small parts in films.

Trivia

He won a record eight Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and was honored by the Madhya Pradesh state with a new award named after him.

Family Life

He was married to his fourth wife Leena Chandavarkar from 1980 until his death. His oldest brother Ashok Kumar was the first member of the family to become a star in Bollywood.

Associated With

He recorded multiple songs with Bappi Lahiri, such as "Pag Ghunghroo Bandh" and "Manzilen Apni Jagah Hai."