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| KISHOR KUMAR |
Abhas
Kumar Ganguly (Kishor Kumar) born in 4th August, 1929, friendly called Kishore
Da, was one of those very few singers who took risks and examination with
different styles of music. Intentional to be a legend in Hindi film world, this
many talented person has transcend as a playback singer, actor, composer, lyrics writer, director, producer and script writer. The songs of Kishore Kumar have an unimaginable
blend of romance, emotions, naughtiness and sadness. We attempt to present the
life history of Kishor Kumar in this short profile.
Kishore Kumar was born in a Khandwa located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. He was born in a normal Bengali family and was the youngest among his brother. He had two elder brothers (Ashok Kumar and Anoop Kumar) and a sister (Sati Devi). His father Kunjilal Ganguly was a lawyer by profession and his mother Gauri Devi was from a comfortable family. When his eldest brother Ashok Kumar became an actor, Kishore Kumar was still quite young. Later on, his second brother also tested into movies to become an actor.
Kishore Kumar also started to show interest in music and often caricature the great K.L. Saigal. Though he did not have any formal training in music, he decided to accompany it and followed his brothers to Mumbai. It was his dream to become a famous playback singer and be counted among narrative. He would often go to the studios and ask producers if he could sing on the movie's soundtrack. First he could not materialize a style of his own but nevertheless he perfectly duplicate K.L. Saigal. Once, the great S.D Burman had come to Ashok Kumar's house to meet up when he listen Kishore singing. He genuinely thought it was K.L. Saigal singing and interrogate if he was there too! When he came to know that it was Kishore singing, he truly understand and supported the young boy to continue improving his voice but at the same time, materialize a style of his own.
Kishore fulfilled this advice in mind and went on materialize his own identification style. He accomplished yodeling, a unique style he heard amongst the Austrian music agglomeration of his brother Anoop. In Hindi film industry, his yodeling turned out to be widely popular and became a brand of Kishore Kumar. His songs sounded absolutely natural, like laughter. He used to consolidate non-sensical terms into his songs and give it an exclusively new feel. The ability to translate his voice according to not just the scene but also the actor is something that was truly extraordinary of Kishore. He has sung soulful songs for Dev Anand and also fun filled songs for Rajesh Khanna.
After Rajesh Khanna went out of the scene, Kishore Kumar belted out chart topping hits for superstar Amitabh Bachchan. When R.D. Burman stormed the music world, Kishore Kumar re-surfaced with hits like Roop Tera Mastana and many other melodious songs. Some films that procure a special mention are Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Kinara, Dream Girl, Anurodh, Sharabi, Mr. Natwarlal, Gol Maal, Dostana, Manzil, Padosan, Shalimar, Khatta Meetha, Kasme Vaade, Ghar, Don, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Dilli Ka Thug, etc.
When his popularity began to diminish during mid 80's, he retired and wanted to return back to Khandwa, his native place. Unfortunately, it was not insignificant to be. On October 13th 1987, unintentional the birthday of his elder brother Ashok Kumar, Kishore go through a heart attack and breathed his last. His inconvenient and unpredictable death shocked the entire nation. Kishore Kumar married four times and his eldest son Amit Kumar also ventured into the world of music.
Kishore Kumar was born in a Khandwa located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. He was born in a normal Bengali family and was the youngest among his brother. He had two elder brothers (Ashok Kumar and Anoop Kumar) and a sister (Sati Devi). His father Kunjilal Ganguly was a lawyer by profession and his mother Gauri Devi was from a comfortable family. When his eldest brother Ashok Kumar became an actor, Kishore Kumar was still quite young. Later on, his second brother also tested into movies to become an actor.
Kishore Kumar also started to show interest in music and often caricature the great K.L. Saigal. Though he did not have any formal training in music, he decided to accompany it and followed his brothers to Mumbai. It was his dream to become a famous playback singer and be counted among narrative. He would often go to the studios and ask producers if he could sing on the movie's soundtrack. First he could not materialize a style of his own but nevertheless he perfectly duplicate K.L. Saigal. Once, the great S.D Burman had come to Ashok Kumar's house to meet up when he listen Kishore singing. He genuinely thought it was K.L. Saigal singing and interrogate if he was there too! When he came to know that it was Kishore singing, he truly understand and supported the young boy to continue improving his voice but at the same time, materialize a style of his own.
Kishore fulfilled this advice in mind and went on materialize his own identification style. He accomplished yodeling, a unique style he heard amongst the Austrian music agglomeration of his brother Anoop. In Hindi film industry, his yodeling turned out to be widely popular and became a brand of Kishore Kumar. His songs sounded absolutely natural, like laughter. He used to consolidate non-sensical terms into his songs and give it an exclusively new feel. The ability to translate his voice according to not just the scene but also the actor is something that was truly extraordinary of Kishore. He has sung soulful songs for Dev Anand and also fun filled songs for Rajesh Khanna.
After Rajesh Khanna went out of the scene, Kishore Kumar belted out chart topping hits for superstar Amitabh Bachchan. When R.D. Burman stormed the music world, Kishore Kumar re-surfaced with hits like Roop Tera Mastana and many other melodious songs. Some films that procure a special mention are Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Kinara, Dream Girl, Anurodh, Sharabi, Mr. Natwarlal, Gol Maal, Dostana, Manzil, Padosan, Shalimar, Khatta Meetha, Kasme Vaade, Ghar, Don, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Dilli Ka Thug, etc.
When his popularity began to diminish during mid 80's, he retired and wanted to return back to Khandwa, his native place. Unfortunately, it was not insignificant to be. On October 13th 1987, unintentional the birthday of his elder brother Ashok Kumar, Kishore go through a heart attack and breathed his last. His inconvenient and unpredictable death shocked the entire nation. Kishore Kumar married four times and his eldest son Amit Kumar also ventured into the world of music.
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