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singer and actor (1929–1987)

Kishore Kumar

1929–1987, born Khandwa, writes in Hindi, poet

Kishore Kumar 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 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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Also writing in Hindi