Kishore Kumar

                       (1946 – 1987) 

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             Kishore Kumar (4 August 1929 – thirteen oct 1987), born Abhas Kumar Ganguly was a preferred Indian and Bengali film playback singer. he's additionally referred to as associate degree actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, film writer and author. Kishore Kumar herbaceous plant in several Indian languagesas well as Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya. He won eight Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and holds the record for many range of Filmfare Awards won therein class. He was awarded the "Lata Mangeshkar Award" by the Madhya Pradesh government and from that year forward, the Madhya Pradesh Government initiated a replacement award known as the "Kishore Kumar Award" for contributions to Hindi cinema. 

Life

              Kishore Kumar was born into the Bengali Brahmin Ganguly family in Khandwa, Central Provinces and Berar (now in Madhya Pradesh) as Abhas Kumar Ganguly. His father Kunjalal Ganguly (Gangopadhyay) was a attorney. His mother Gouri Devi came from a loaded Bengali family. Kishore was the youngest of 4 siblings, the opposite 3 being Ashok Kumar (the eldest), Sati Devi, and Anoop Kumar. The musician Bappi Lahiri is additionally associated with Kishore Kumar on his mother's facet.

             While Kishore was still a toddler, Ashok Kumar became a Bollywood actor. (Later, Anoop Kumar additionally ventured into cinema with the assistance of Ashok Kumar). defrayal time together with his brothers, Kishore additionally began to take a keen interest in movies and music. He became a disciple of singer-actor Kundan Lal Saigal, whom he thought-about his guru, and tried to follow Saigal's singing vogue.

              Kishore Kumar married fourfold. His 1st adult female was Bengali singer and player Ruma Guha Thakurta aka Ruma Ghosh. Their wedding lasted from 1950 to 1958.

               Kishore's second adult female was player Madhubala, UN agency had worked with him on several films as well ashis home production Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) and Jhumroo (1961). once Kishore Kumar planned to her, Madhubala was sick and was reaching to attend London for treatment. At this point, she did not grasp that she had a cavity congenital heart defect (hole within the heart), and her father wished her to attend and consult the London doctors 1st. what is more, at the time he was married to Ruma. once his divorce, as a result of Kishore Kumar was Bengali Hindu (Brahmin) and Madhubala Muslim, they'd a civil marriage ceremony in 1960. His folks refused to attend. The couple conjointly had a Hindu ceremony to please Kumar's folks, however Madhubala was ne'er really accepted as his adult female. inside a month of her wedding she captive back to her cottage in Bandra thanks to tension within the Kishore Kumar house. They remained married however beneath nice strain for the rest of Madhubala's life. The doctors in London told Madhubala that she wouldn't live for long. the wedding lasted for 9years, and over with Madhubala's death on twenty three Feb 1969.

 

              Kishore Kumar's third wedding was to Yogeeta Bali, and lasted from 1976 to four August 1978. Kishore was married to Leena Chandavarkar from 1980 till his death. Kishore Kumar sired 2 sons, Amit Kumar (playback singer) with Ruma, and Sumit Kumar with Leena Chandavarkar.

              Kumar is alleged to own been paranoid concerning not being paid. throughout recordings, he would sing solely when his secretary confirmed that the producer had created the payment. Once, once he discovered that his dues hadn't been absolutely paid, he landed up for shooting with make-up on only 1 aspect of his face. once the director questioned him, he replied "Aadha paisa to aadha make-up." (Half make-up for Half payment). On the sets of Bhai Bhai, Kishore Kumar refused to act as a result of the director M V Raman owed him 5 thousand rupees. Ashok Kumar persuaded him to try and do the scene. But, once the shooting started, he walked across the ground and, on every occasion he walked many places, he said, Paanch Hazzar Rupaiya (five thousand rupees) and did a somersault. when he reached the tip of the ground, he went out of the studio, jumped into his automobile, and ordered his driver Abdul to run off. On another occasion, once producer R. C. Talwar didn't pay his dues in spite of recurrent reminders, Kishore turned up at Talwar's residence one morning and began shouting "Hey Talwar, DE DE mere aath hazaar" ("Hey Talwar, provide ME my eight thousand"). He did this each morning till Talwar paid him. 

              The film Anand (1971) was originally imagined to star Kishore Kumar and Mehmood Ali within the lead. Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the director of the film, was asked to fulfill Kishore Kumar to debate the project. However, once he visited Kishore Kumar's house, he was driven away by the gatekeeper because of a misunderstanding. Kishore Kumar (himself a Bengali) hadn't been purchased a stage show organized by another Bengali man, and had tutored his gatekeeper to drive off this "Bengali", if he ever visited the house. once Hrishikesh Mukherjee (also a Bengali) visited Kishore Kumar's house, the gatekeeper drove him away, interpretation him for the "Bengali" that Kishore Kumar had asked him to drive off. Consequently, Mehmood had to depart the film still, and new actors (Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan) were signed up for the film.

               In spite of his "no cash, no work" principle, typically Kishore Kumar recorded without charge even once the producers were willing to pay. Such films embrace those made by Rajesh Khanna and Danny Denzongpa. On one occasion, Kishore Kumar helped actor-turned-producer Bipin Gupta, by giving him Rs. 20,000 for the film dal Mein Kala (1964). once actor Arun Kumar Mukherjee died, Kishore Kumar frequently sent cash to his family in Bhagalpur. Mukherjee was one among the primary persons to understand Kishore's singing talent.

               Many journalists and writers have written concerning Kishore Kumar's on the face of it eccentric behavior. Kishore Kumar had place a "Beware of Kishore" sign at the door of his peace officer Road flat, wherever he stayed for a few time whereas his house was being wrapped. Once, producer-director H. S. Rawail, United Nations agency owed him some cash, visited his flat to pay the dues. Kishore Kumar took the money, and once Rawail offered to recognize with him, he reportedly place Rawail's hand in his mouth, bit it, and asked "Didn’t you see the sign?". Rawail laughed off the incident and left quickly. Kishore Kumar was a individualist, And in an interview with Pritish Nandy (1985), he same that he had no friends – he most popular rebuke his trees instead .Once, once a news person created a comment concerning however lonely he should be, Kishore Kumar took her to his garden. He then named a number of the trees in his garden, and introduced them to the newsperson as his nighest friends.

               According to another rumored incident, once Kishore Kumar was to record a song for producer-director G. P. Sippy. As Sippy approached his house, he saw Kishore going come in his automotive. Sippy pleaded him to prevent his automotive, however Kishore solely increased the speed of his automotive. Sippy hunted person him to Madh Island, wherever Kishore Kumar finally stopped his automotive close to the ruined Madh Fort. once Sippy questioned his strange behavior, Kishore Kumar refused to acknowledge or sit down with him and vulnerable to decision police. Sippy had to come back. Next morning, Kishore Kumar rumored for the recording. Associate in Nursing angry Sippy questioned him regarding his behavior on the previous day. However, Kishore Kumar insisted that Sippy should have seen a dream, and claimed that he was in Khandwa on the previous day.

              Once, a producer visited court to urge a decree that Kishore Kumar should follow the director's orders. As a consequence, Kishore Kumar obeyed the director to the letter. He refused to alight from his automotive till the director ordered him to try to to thus. Once, once a automotive scene in city, he drove on until Khandala as a result of the director forgot to mention "Cut". within the Nineteen Sixties, a financier named Kalidas Batvabbal, manifestly sick of with Kishore Kumar's alleged lack of cooperation throughout the shooting of [*fr1]price ticket, gave him away to the revenue enhancement authorities. Kishore had to face a raid at his house. Later, Kishore invited Batvabbal home, tricked him by asking him to enter a cabinet for a "chat" and fastened him within. He unfastened Batvabbal once 2 hours and told him "Don’t ever return to my house once more."

Flims 

As An Actor : 

Kishore Kumar acted in 86 films. Some of his notable films as an actor include: 

1968 : Padosan 

1964 : Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein

1964 : Ganga Ki Lahren

1964 : Mr. X in Bombay

1962 : Half Ticket

1962 : Manmauji

1961 : Jhumroo

1958 : Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi

1958 : Dilli Ka Thug

1957 : Aasha 

1956 : New Delhi

1955 :Baap Re Baap

1954 : Miss Mala

1954 : Naukari

As A Producer : 

               Kishore Kumar conjointly made fourteen films, and wrote the story for these films. Six of those films weren't completed. he's conjointly attributable with writing the screenplays of 5 films, 2 of that remained incomplete. He conjointly directed twelve films, four of that were abandoned.

              Kishore Kumar conjointly composed music for all of his home productions:

            Kishore Kumar also produced 14 films, and wrote the story for these films. Six of these films were not completed.
1990 : Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein 

1982 : Door Wadiyon Mein

1981 : Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi

1979 : Shabash Daddy

1974 : Badti Ka Naam Dadhi

1972 : Zameen Aasman

1971 : Door Ka Raahi

1967 : Hum Do Daku

1964 : Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein

1961 : Jhumroo

1964 : Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein

1961 : Jhumroo
                  Some of his notable songs as a composer include Koi Ham Dam Na Raha, Aa Chal Ke Tujhe, and Beqarar Dil Tu Gaye Ja. He also composed several Bengali songs, including Nayano Sarasi Keno, Priyatama Ki Likhi Tomay (sung by Lata Mangeshkar), and Sei Raate Raat Chilo Poornima. 

As A Playback Singer : 

           Kishore Kumar sang for around 574 films. Some of his notable films as a singer are: 
1988 : Shahenshah 

1987 : Mr. India

1985 : Saagar

1984 : Sharaabi

1983 : Agar Tum Na Hote

1982 : Satte Pe Satta

1982 : Namak Halaal

1981 : Lawaaris

1981 : Rocky

1981 : Yaarana

1980 : Karz

1978 : Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 

1978 : Don

1977 : Anurodh

1975 : Sholay

1975 : Khushboo

1975 : Julie

1975 : Aandhi

1975 : Mili

1957 : Ponga Pandit

1974 : Roti

1974 : Kora Kagaz

1973 : Abhimaan

1973 : Daag: A Poem of Love

1973 : Yaadon Ki Baaraat

1972 : Parichay

1972 : Raampur Ka Lakshman

1972 : Bombay to Goa

1972 : Mere Jeevan Saathi

1972 : Hare Rama Hare Krishna

1972 : Amar Prem

1971 : Andaz

1971 : Buddha Mil Gaya

1971 : Sharmeelee

1971 : Kati Patang

1970 : Prem Pujari

1970 : Safar

1969 : Pyar Ka Mausam

1968 : Padosan

1967 : Jewel Thief

1965 : Guide

1965 : Teen Devian

1964 : Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein

1964 : Mr. X in Bombay

1962 : Half Ticket

1962 : Man-Mauji

1961 : Jhumroo

1958 : Dilli Ka Thug

1957 : Nau Do Gyarah

1957 : Paying Guest

1956 :Funtoosh

1955 : House No. 44

1954 : Munimji

1954 : Taxi Driver

1952 : Jaal

1951 : Baazi

1951 : Bahaar

Awards 

Filmfare Awards : 

1985 : Saagar kinaare from saagar 

1984 : Manzilen apni jageh from sharaabi

1983 : Hamen aur jeene ki from agar tum na hote

1982 : Pag ghungroo baandh ke meera nachi from namak halaal

1980 : Hazaar raahen mudhke dekheen from thodisi bewafaii

1978 : Khaike pan banaras wala from don

1975 : Dil aisa kiai ne mera from amanush

1969 : Roop tera mastaana from aradhana

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards : 

1975 : Best Male Playback Singer for Kora Kagaz 

1973 : Best Male Playback Singer for Hare Rama Hare Krishna

1972 : Best Male Playback Singer for Andaz

1971 : Best Male Playback Singer for Aradhana