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Singer
Kishore Kumar
Famoose for
Giving Hindi cinema a versatile playback voice across decades of songs.
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi · Roop Tera Mastana
- Born
- 4 August 1929
- Birthplace
- Khandwa, India
- Died
- 13 October 1987
More people
Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar was an Indian singer and actor whose work ranged from playful comedy to emotionally direct film music.
Early life
Family
His elder brother Ashok Kumar was already an actor.
Early influences
Admired K. L. Saigal’s singing.
Career
- 1940s–1950s
Screen beginnings
Entered films as an actor and singer.
- 1960s–1970s
Playback prominence
Became a leading voice for major stars.
- 1980s
Continued recording
Remained active until his death.
Selected work
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Acted and sang in the comedy.
Roop Tera Mastana
Sang the celebrated Aradhana song.
Chingari Koi Bhadke
Recorded the Amar Prem song.
Beyond work
Versatility
Also directed, composed and produced films.
Technique
Used yodelling as one part of a much wider vocal range.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: India Post, Government of India. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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