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      • Kumar’s rise to the top of India’s pool of playback singers was an extraordinary feat. Unlike his colleagues in the profession, most of whom were trained in Indian classical music, Kumar had no formal music training whatsoever. Nevertheless, he was a skilled imitator, interpreter, and innovator.
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  2. According to his brother and legendary actor Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar was successful as a singer because his "voice hits the mike, straight, at its most sensitive point". Kumar was also active in acting too. His first film appearance was in Shikari (1946), in which his brother, Ashok played the lead role.

  3. May 6, 2024 · Kishore Kumar (born August 4, 1929, Khandwa, British India—died October 13, 1987, Bombay [now Mumbai]) was an Indian actor, playback singer, composer, and director known for his comic roles in Indian films of the 1950s and for his expressive and versatile singing voice, which, in the course of a career that spanned nearly four decades, he ...

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  4. May 28, 2023 · One of the most significant reasons why Kishore Kumar is considered the greatest of all time is his versatility. He was not only a playback singer but also an actor, composer, lyricist, and...

  5. Initially dismissive of him, he changed his opinion on hearing his voice and gave him his first success when he made Kishore sing Chhota Sa Ghar Hoga in Naukari (1954) though the singer had...

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  6. His songs sounded absolutely natural, like laughter. He used to incorporate non-sensical terms into his songs and give it an entirely new feel. The ability to transform his voice according to not just the scene but also the actor is something that was truly incredible of Kishore.

  7. Mar 3, 2023 · ALL his life and illustrious career, Kishore Kumar defied any kind of pigeonholing. Considered to be one of the greatest Indian artistes, he had amazing command over playback singing; made yodelling look easy; and, when on stage, captivated his audience with his livewire performance.

  8. Aug 4, 2022 · 04 Aug 2022, 8:04 am. Kishore Kumar came to Bombay with dreams of becoming a singer, only to become a legend. In a career spanning 40 years, Kumar, who was born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, would become famous as an actor, singer and Bollywood's favourite eccentric.