Quick Info
| Profession | Playback Singer, Actor, Composer, Lyricist, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Khandwa, Central Provinces (Now Madhya Pradesh), British India |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1929 |
| Age | 58 years (died on 13, Oct, 1987) |
| Date of Death | 13/10/1987 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Abhas Kumar Ganguly |
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| Nickname | Kishore Da |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | Christian College, Indore |
| Education | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1929 |
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| Birthplace | Khandwa, Central Provinces (Now Madhya Pradesh), British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Bengali Kanyakubja Brahmin |
| Address | Gouri Kunj, Kishore Kumar Ganguly Marg, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Kunjalal Ganguly (Gangopadhyay), Lawyer |
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| Mother | Gouri Devi |
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Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Career Span | 1949-1987 | ||||
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Favourites
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| Actress | Madhubala |
| Singer | K. L. Saigal |
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| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abhas Kumar Ganguly was born into a Bengali Family. | |
| 2. His father worked as a lawyer, while his mother came from a wealthy Bengali Family. | |
| 3. He was the youngest among his 4 siblings, having 2 brothers and 1 sister. | |
| 4. Known for his unique yodeling style of singing. | |
| 5. He endorsed Brylcreem and personally used the product. | |
| 6. A habitual reader of novels. | |
| 7. He had a strong addiction to tea. | |
| 8. He still holds the record for winning the most Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer. | |
| 9. He passed away in 1987 due to a heart attack, which tragically occurred on his elder brother's birthday. | |
| 10. He recorded more than 2,500 songs in several Indian languages during his career spanning nearly four decades. | |
| 11. He had no formal musical training but became proficient in various musical styles and played the piano well. | |
| 12. He sang in languages including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, and Oriya. |