Kumar Gandharva

Indian singer (1924–1992)
Person human Q121122
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Summary

Kumar Gandharva is a human[1]. He was born in Sulebhavi[2]. He was born on April 8, 1924[3]. He died in Dewas[4]. He died on January 12, 1992[5]. He worked as a singer[6] and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Kumar Gandharva's place of birth was Sulebhavi[2].
  • Kumar Gandharva died in Dewas[4].
  • Kumar Gandharva was born on April 8, 1924[3].
  • Kumar Gandharva was born on January 1, 1924[9].
  • Kumar Gandharva died on January 12, 1992[5].
  • Kumar Gandharva died on January 1, 1992[10].
  • Among Kumar Gandharva's spouses was Vasundhara Komkali[11].
  • A child of Kumar Gandharva was Mukul Shivputra[12].
  • Kumar Gandharva held citizenship in India[13].
  • Kumar Gandharva held citizenship in British Raj[14].
  • Kumar Gandharva held citizenship in Dominion of India[15].
  • Kumar Gandharva's professions included singer[6].
  • Kumar Gandharva's professions included musician[7].
  • Kumar Gandharva received the Padma Bhushan[16].
  • Kumar Gandharva received the Padma Vibhushan[17].
  • Kumar Gandharva is recorded as male[18].
  • Kumar Gandharva's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Kumar Gandharva's genre is Hindustani classical music[20].
  • Kumar Gandharva's Commons category is recorded as Kumar Gandharva[21].
  • Kumar Gandharva's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
  • Kumar Gandharva's start of work period is recorded as 1934[23].

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Origins and Family

Kumar Gandharva was born in Sulebhavi[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1924[3] and January 1, 1924[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6] and musician[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Padma Bhushan[16], a civil decoration[24], in India[25], founded in 1954[26] and Padma Vibhushan[17], an award[27], in India[28], founded in 1954[29].

Personal Life

Among Kumar Gandharva's spouses was Vasundhara Komkali[11]. A child of him was Mukul Shivputra[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 12, 1992[5] and January 1, 1992[10]. Kumar Gandharva passed away in Dewas[4].

Why It Matters

Kumar Gandharva ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Kumar Gandharva born?

Kumar Gandharva's place of birth was Sulebhavi[2].

Where did Kumar Gandharva die?

Kumar Gandharva passed away in Dewas[4].

Who was Kumar Gandharva married to?

Kumar Gandharva's spouses include Vasundhara Komkali[11].

What did Kumar Gandharva do for work?

Kumar Gandharva worked as singer[6] and musician[7].

What awards did Kumar Gandharva receive?

Honors received include Padma Bhushan[16] and Padma Vibhushan[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sex or gender → male
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