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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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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". [ 22 ] Kumar was also active in acting too.
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 made...
- Nivedita Mishra
Born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly on 4th August, 1929, this great singer known as Kishore Kumar, affectionately called Kishore Da, was one of those very few singers who took risks and experimented with different styles of music.
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.
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Sep 19, 2024 · Kishore Kumar, 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 lent to many of India’s top screen actors.
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Aug 13, 2018 · The power of Kishore – and perhaps that of his followers – is evident in the fact that director Kaushik Ganguly is making a film on the subject titled Kishore Kumar Junior. Though names are not mentioned, it follows the trajectory of Ghosh's path as an ardent follower and tribute artiste.
Oct 27, 2022 · Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography (HarperCollins) is an ambitious undertaking at discovering Kishore the person, whose appetite for excellence made him a genius; Kishore the voice, that ...
