Kishore Kumar

Indian singer and actor (1929–1987)
Person human Q471542
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Kishore Kumar

Summary

Kishore Kumar is a human[1]. His place of birth was Khandwa[2]. He was born on August 4, 1929[3]. He died in Mumbai[4]. He died on October 13, 1987[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], film director[8], musician[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,711 views/month, #3,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kishore Kumar's place of birth was Khandwa[2].
  • Kishore Kumar died in Mumbai[4].
  • Kishore Kumar was born on August 4, 1929[3].
  • Kishore Kumar died on October 13, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at Khandwa[12].
  • Kishore Kumar's father was Kunjalal Ganguly[13].
  • Kishore Kumar's mother was Gouri Devi[14].
  • Among Kishore Kumar's spouses was Ruma Guha Thakurta[15].
  • Kishore Kumar was married to Madhubala[16].
  • Kishore Kumar was married to Yogeeta Bali[17].
  • Among Kishore Kumar's spouses was Leena Chandavarkar[18].
  • A child of Kishore Kumar was Amit Kumar[19].
  • A child of Kishore Kumar was Sumit Kumar[20].
  • Kishore Kumar held citizenship in India[21].
  • Kishore Kumar held citizenship in British Raj[22].
  • Kishore Kumar held citizenship in Dominion of India[23].
  • Kishore Kumar's professions included singer[6].
  • Kishore Kumar's professions included composer[7].
  • Kishore Kumar worked as a film director[8].
  • Kishore Kumar worked as a musician[9].
  • Kishore Kumar's professions included film producer[10].
  • Kishore Kumar's professions included yodeler[24].
  • Kishore Kumar received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer[25].
  • Kishore Kumar's religion is recorded as Hinduism[26].
  • Kishore Kumar is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Kishore Kumar was born in Khandwa[2]. He was born on August 4, 1929[3]. His father was Kunjalal Ganguly[13]. His mother was Gouri Devi[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], film director[8], musician[9], film producer[10], and yodeler[24].

Recognition

Kishore Kumar received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ruma Guha Thakurta[15], an actor[28], 1934–2019[29], of India[30], awarded the BFJA Awards for Best Actress[31]; Madhubala[16], a film actor[32], 1933–1969[33], of British Raj[34]; Yogeeta Bali[17], an actor[35], b. 1952[36], of India[37]; and Leena Chandavarkar[18], an actor[38], b. 1950[39], of India[40]. Children include Amit Kumar[19], a singer[41], b. 1952[42], of India[43], awarded the Filmfare Awards[44] and Sumit Kumar[20], b. 1980[45]. Kishore Kumar's religion is recorded as Hinduism[26].

Death and Burial

Kishore Kumar died on October 13, 1987[5]. He passed away in Mumbai[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[46]. He is buried at Khandwa[12].

Why It Matters

Kishore Kumar ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,711 views/month, #3,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Kishore Kumar born?

Born in Khandwa[2], Kishore Kumar…

Where did Kishore Kumar die?

Kishore Kumar died in Mumbai[4].

Who were Kishore Kumar's parents?

Kishore Kumar's father was Kunjalal Ganguly[13]. Kishore Kumar's mother was Gouri Devi[14].

Who was Kishore Kumar married to?

Kishore Kumar's spouses include Ruma Guha Thakurta[15], Madhubala[16], Yogeeta Bali[17], and Leena Chandavarkar[18].

What did Kishore Kumar do for work?

Kishore Kumar worked as singer[6], composer[7], film director[8], musician[9], and film producer[10].

What awards did Kishore Kumar receive?

Honors received include Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer[25].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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