Gulshan Kumar

Businessman, Film Producer

Indian New Delhi, India

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/05/1951
Age46 years (died on 12, Aug, 1997)
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India
Date of Death12/08/1997

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameGulshan Kumar Dua
NicknameCassette King

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 6”
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeDeshbandhu College, New Delhi

Personal Life

HometownNew Delhi, India
ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseSudesh Kumari (m. 1975-till his death in 1997)
Children
SonBhushan Kumar (Businessman)
Daughter
  • Tulsi Kumar (Singer)
  • Khushali Kumar (Fashion Designer)

Family

FatherChandrabhan (Fruit seller)
MotherNot Known
BrotherKishan Kumar (Younger)
SisterN/A

Career

Debut
Music ProductionLallu Ram (1985)
Film ProductionLal Dupatta Malmal Ka (1989)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Gulshan came from a modest Punjabi family background with his father working as a juice seller in Daryaganj, Delhi.
2. Kumar assisted his father in the family business when he was younger.
3. His business ventures included manufacturing audio cassettes, agarbattis, bottled water, detergents, and ceiling fans.
4. Success in the audio cassettes business led him to start his own label, initially known as 'Super Cassettes Industries Ltd,' later renamed 'T-Series.'
5. Although T-Series began in Delhi, Kumar later moved the company to Mumbai.
6. He played a significant role in launching the careers of Nadeem-Shravan, Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal, and Sonu Nigam in Bollywood.
7. In 1985, T-Series released its first Bollywood film soundtrack for 'Lallu Ram.'
8. Known for his devotion, he appeared in various devotional song videos.
9. Tragically, on 12 August 1997, he was fatally shot outside the Jeeteshwar Mahadev Mandir in Andheri, Mumbai.
10. Following his death, his son Bhushan Kumar assumed control of T-Series at the age of 19.
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