Shabbir Kumar

Playback singer

Indian Baroda, Gujarat

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Quick Info

ProfessionPlayback singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/10/1954
Age71 years
BirthplaceBaroda, Gujarat

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Bio/Wiki

Birth nameShabbir Shaikh

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ControversyIn 2012, Shabbir questioned Lata Mangeshkar about her claim of receiving an apology letter written by Mohammad Rafi.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidower
Family
SpouseMehtaab Shabbir Kumar
Children
SonDilshaad Shabbir Shaikh (singer)
Daughters
  • Rubina Mallick (singer)
  • Tehzim (singer)
Siblings
BrotherMoiz Shaikh

Career

DebutSong (as a singer): 'Hum ek nahi, hum do nahi..hum hai poore paanch' for the film Tajurba (1981)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • The Best Playback Singer in Dubai, U.A.E
  • Mohammad Rafi Award in Bombay
  • Kalaa Ratan Award from President of India Giani Zail Singh as Best Playback Singer
  • World Book of Record honour for contribution to cultural and entertainment cause (2017)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shabbir Kumar lent his voice to more than 6000 songs in Bollywood movies.
2. Initially, he was more interested in pursuing a government job than a career in singing.
3. In 1981, he recorded his first solo track 'Ek akela man ka panchi tuti aas liye' for the movie Sardar.
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