Kishore Da: 81 yrs of the Evergreen Entertainer

Tribute to a Bong Genius - on his 81st Birth Anniversary!

Can you imagine Kishore Kumar in his 80s? He must have been made a one-of-a-kind octogenarian entertainer if he was still alive. After all, there was only one such person in the history of Indian cinema!

True genius — there is perhaps only one word to describe Kishore-Da, for he defies any one particular definition for an artiste. He could sing and dance; act and mimic; write and compose; make you laugh and cry; and he lived a life that challenged all social norms. Kishore Kumar's hilarious movies, and his ever-enchanting songs make him the most memorable multifaceted talent of Bengali origin of all times.

Kishore Kumar: FAQs & Facts

Some tell-tale quotes and comments from Kishore himself, his family members and friends

Was Kishore Kumar mad?
"He was very childlike and innocent. There was always a sense of wonder about him," says Preeti Ganguly, Kishore's niece and Ashok Kumar's daughter. "I'm mad, true. But only about one thing. Horror movies. I love spooks. They are a friendly fearsome lot. Very nice people, actually, if you get to know them. Not like these industry chaps out here…" ~ Kishore Kumar

Kishore Kumar: A True Blue Bong

Kishore Kumar's Contribution to Bengali Culture

Although born outside Bengal, Kishore Kumar was a true Bengali, from all possible points of view.

Unforgettable Puja Songs
To the Bengalis, Kishore is most memorable for his Puja albums, which mostly contained Bengali songs that he composed himself. Who can forget the magical semi-classical rendition in Noyono Sharashi Keno, Aamar Moner Ei Moyur Mahaley, Aamar Dweep Nebhano Raat? His Bangla fun songs Shingh Nei Tobu Naam Taar Shingho, Bum Chicki Bum, Gaaner Gaw Jaani Na, and Daake Lokey Aamake Clown are one-of-its kind in the history of Bangla "gaan".