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Kishore Kumar

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Kishore Kumar

Born August 4, 1929 in Khandwa, IndiaDied October 13, 1987150 films

Abhas Kumar Ganguly, better known by his stage name Kishore Kumar was an Indian playback singer and actor. He was one of the most popular singers in the Indian film industry and from soft numbers to peppy tracks to romantic moods, Kumar sang in different genres but some of his rare compositions which were considered classics were lost in time. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian singers.

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Sholay poster7.1Sholay1975Deewaar poster7.2Deewaar1975Chupke Chupke poster7.2Chupke Chupke1975Amar Akbar Anthony poster6.9Amar Akbar Anthony1977Don poster6.6Don1978Tu Yaa Main poster6.4Tu Yaa Main2026

Filmography

150 films
  1. 2026Tu Yaa MainPlayback Singer
  2. 2021Class FriendMusic
  3. 1989Galiyon Ka BadshahPlayback Singer
  4. 1988RukhsatPlayback Singer
  5. 1988Shiva ShaktiPlayback Singer
  6. 1987KaashPlayback Singer
  7. 1987HiraasatSongs
  8. 1987Naam O NishanPlayback Singer
  9. 1986Bhagwaan DadaPlayback Singer
  10. 1986SinghasanPlayback Singer
  11. 1986AngaarayPlayback Singer
  12. 1985Alag AlagPlayback Singer
  13. 1985The Home and the WorldPlayback Singer
  14. 1984Meraa Dost Meraa DushmanPlayback Singer
  15. 1984JagirPlayback Singer
  16. 1984LailaPlayback Singer
  17. 1984Asha JyotiSound
  18. 1983ProtidanPlayback Singer
  19. 1983Ek Jaan Hain HumPlayback Singer
  20. 1983ChatpatiPlayback Singer
  21. 1983HaadsaaPlayback Singer
  22. 1982VidhaataPlayback Singer
  23. 1982TroyeePlayback Singer
  24. 1982NamkeenSongs
  25. 1981DardPlayback Singer
  26. 1981PratisodhPlayback Singer
  27. 1981Kalankini KankabatiPlayback Singer
  28. 1981Aas PaasPlayback Singer
  29. 1980Pyaara DushmanPlayback Singer
  30. 1980DostanaPlayback Singer
  31. 1980Man PasandPlayback Singer
  32. 1980Yeh Kaisa Insaf?Playback Singer
  33. 1980SwayamvarPlayback Singer
  34. 1980The Burning TrainPlayback Singer
  35. 1980Aap Ke DeewanePlayback Singer
  36. 1979The Jewelled LampPlayback Singer
  37. 1979AhsaasPlayback Singer
  38. 1979YuvraajPlayback Singer
  39. 1979Kaala PattharPlayback Singer
  40. 1979Duniya Meri Jeb MeinPlayback Singer
  41. 1979Gol MaalPlayback Singer
  42. 1979Gautam GovindaPlayback Singer
  43. 1979Aangan Ki KaliPlayback Singer
  44. 1978Heeralaal PannalaalPlayback Singer
  45. 1978Amar ShaktiPlayback Singer
  46. 1978VishwanathPlayback Singer
  47. 1978AtitheePlayback Singer
  48. 1978TrishnaPlayback Singer
  49. 1978Do MusafirPlayback Singer
  50. 1978DonPlayback Singer
  51. 1978TrishulPlayback Singer
  52. 1978AahutiPlayback Singer
  53. 1978Laal KuthiPlayback Singer
  54. 1978GharPlayback Singer
  55. 1978Toote KhilonePlayback Singer
  56. 1977CharandasPlayback Singer
  57. 1977Doosara AadmiPlayback Singer
  58. 1977Farishta Ya QatilPlayback Singer
  59. 1977Chakkar Pe ChakkarPlayback Singer
  60. 1977Ek Hi RaastaPlayback Singer
  61. 1977For Your SakePlayback Singer
  62. 1977Amar Akbar AnthonyPlayback Singer
  63. 1977Khel Khilari KaPlayback Singer
  64. 1977Chor SipaheePlayback Singer
  65. 1977TyaagPlayback Singer
  66. 1977Immaan DharamPlayback Singer
  67. 1977Chala Murari Hero BannePlayback Singer
  68. 1977AafatPlayback Singer
  69. 1977Adha Din Adhi RaatPlayback Singer
  70. 1976Aap BeatiPlayback Singer
  71. 1976FakiraPlayback Singer
  72. 1976DeewaangeePlayback Singer
  73. 1976Kabhi KabhiePlayback Singer
  74. 1975ZorroPlayback Singer
  75. 1975SholayPlayback Singer
  76. 1975Aakhri DaaoPlayback Singer
  77. 1975Chori Mera KaamPlayback Singer
  78. 1975Chupke ChupkePlayback Singer
  79. 1975ZameerVocals
  80. 1975AandhiPlayback Singer
  81. 1975Prem KahaniPlayback Singer
  82. 1975AnariPlayback Singer
  83. 1975DeewaarPlayback Singer
  84. 1975WarrantPlayback Singer
  85. 1974Ishk Ishk IshkPlayback Singer
  86. 1974AjanabeeVocals
  87. 1974Haath Ki SafaiPlayback Singer
  88. 19745 RiflesPlayback Singer
  89. 1974TrimurtiPlayback Singer
  90. 1974International CrookPlayback Singer
  91. 1974Chor Machaye ShorPlayback Singer
  92. 1974CharitraheenPlayback Singer
  93. 1974VachanPlayback Singer
  94. 1974BadlaPlayback Singer
  95. 1974Ujala Hi UjalaPlayback Singer
  96. 1974Badhti Ka Naam DadhiPlayback Singer
  97. 1973Aa Gale Lag JaaPlayback Singer
  98. 1973NainaPlayback Singer
  99. 1973DaagPlayback Singer
  100. 1973Yaadon Ki BaaraatPlayback Singer
  101. 1973Shareef BudmaashPlayback Singer
  102. 1973HeeraPlayback Singer
  103. 1973Jaise Ko TaisaPlayback Singer
  104. 1973Naya NashaPlayback Singer
  105. 1973Black MailVocals
  106. 1972Jangal Mein MangalPlayback Singer
  107. 1972Victoria No. 203Playback Singer
  108. 1972Seeta and GeetaPlayback Singer
  109. 1972Jawani DiwaniPlayback Singer
  110. 1972Naag PanchamiPlayback Singer
  111. 1972SanjogPlayback Singer
  112. 1972Jaanwar Aur InsaanPlayback Singer
  113. 1972Pyar DiwanaPlayback Singer
  114. 1972RivaajPlayback Singer
  115. 1972Zameen AasmaanPlayback Singer
  116. 1971Paraya DhanPlayback Singer
  117. 1971AdhikarPlayback Singer
  118. 1971Door Ka RaahiPlayback Singer
  119. 1971Woh Din Yaad KaroPlayback Singer
  120. 1971SharmeeleePlayback Singer