Kishore Kumar

Kishore Kumar (1929–1987) was an Indian singer, composer and film director.

Also recorded as Abhas Kumar Ganguly; Kishor Kumar.

Overview

Recorded at birth as আভাষ কুমার গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়.

Born at Khandwa in 1929, died at Mumbai in 1987.

In detail

the recorded working language is Hindi.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Indian film music, rock and roll, Hindustani classical music and ghazal.

Distinctions recorded are Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Kishore Kumar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q471542: Kishore Kumar

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