Kishore Kumar

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Kishore Kumar

Date of Birth: 04 August, 1929

Place of Birth: Khandwa, Central Provinces and Berar

Kishore Kumar was a film playback singer and comic actor. He also achieved notable successes as a lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter. Kishore Kumar has sung in many languages including Hindi, Bengali , Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya. Along with Mukesh and Mohammed Rafi, he... Show more

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Kishore Kumar: News & Features

buzz18.com | 2008-08-04

Had Kishore Kumar been alive, he'd have turned 79 years.On his birthday, we remember the man, who was as eccentric as he was a genius. ... Full Article

Can anyone really replace Kishoreda?

buzz18.com | 2008-05-08

Regardless, the recent reality show K For Kishore paid him the greatest tribute a singer could ever ask for, although if you read this interview you might think that the singer would have thought otherwise. ... Full Article

The A-list of Indian Playback Singers

desicritics.org | 2007-06-03

Although I miss Mohammad Rafi , Kishore Kumar and Geeta Bali dearly - there are a number of Indian playback singers out there that collectively fill the rather large chappal s left behind by these legends. ... Full Article

Two Songs to Celebrate Diwali and Eid

desicritics.org | 2006-10-26

Diwali and Eid, two of the most important holy days of Hinduism and Islam, were celebrated this past weekend around the world. While Diwali is popularly known as the 'festival of lights' its true meaning is closer to 'the awareness... ... Full Article

Kishore Kumar's surge past Mohd. Rafi

Be it hair oil or fun munch companies, they still bank on a line or two from Kishore Kumars hit songs sung thirty or forty years ago to hook customers. Had he been alive today, he would have been 79. ... Full Article

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"Soone shaam savere, kab se hain mere, jab se gaye ho tum". The emotions in these words are apparent in the voice of the singer; a soft voice, full of expressions, resonates in the air as this song plays on. ... Full Article

Marathi singer Milind Ingle on K for Kishore

MUMBAI: There is a big surprise in store for viewers of K for Kishore.The show which is a big hit with all Kishore Kumar fans has now inspired a singer to join the show as a celebrity contestant! ... Full Article

IBN 7 Challengers compete on Sony's K for Kishore

MUMBAI: The competition gets tougher on Sony's K for Kishore as three IBN 7 challengers gear up to compete against the contestants sent by the other partners. ... Full Article

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