Legendary singer Kishore Kumar was the one voice that gave musical meaning to every human emotion. Friday marks 88th birth anniversary of the singer-actor.
The multi-talented Kishore Kumar has entertained us through the decades. He was a playback singer, actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, and screenwriter. Through his antics as an actor, through his melodious voice as a singer and also through his melodies as a composer, Kishore never fails to impress.
One of the most versatile singers, Kishore Kumar has immortalised numerous film songs. But did you know he won 8 Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and holds the record for winning the most Filmfare Awards in that category?
* Kishore Kumar had no formal training in singing.
* He has eight Filmfare awards to his credit - the highest till date.
* Kishore was born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly he changed it to the name that we love when he started singing for Bombay Talkies.
* Kishore’s yodelling was inspired by Jimmie Rodgers and Tex Morton.
* The famous song Paanch Rupaiyya Barah Ana was inspired by his debt to an Indore college canteen. He owed Rs 5.75 to the canteen.