Kishore Kumar

(1929-1987)

Indian singer and actor

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Kishore Kumar (born Abhas Kumar Ganguly; pronunciation; 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian playback singer, musician and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most influential and dynamic singers in the history of modern Indian music. Kumar was one of the most popular singers in the Indian subcontinent, notable for his yodelling and ability to sing songs in different voices. He used to sing in different genres but some of his rare compositions, considered classics, were lost in time. In 2013, Kumar was voted "The Most Popular Male Playback Singer" in a poll conducted by the Filmfare magazine.

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Born	Abhas Kumar Kunjilal Ganguly 4 August 1929 Khandwa, Central Provinces, British India (present-day Madhya Pradesh, India)
Died	13 October 1987 (aged 58) Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac	Leo
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