Kishore Kumar

Kishore Kumar’s legacy blends genius with delightful chaos. Colleagues remember him as an unpredictable force whose voice, performances, and eccentric spark shaped Hindi cinema and turned his life stories into enduring folklore.

Once Kishore Kumar's bungalow now King Kohli's Restaurant - Biryani Rs 987, roti Rs 118 and more details

Even basic comfort foods are offered at a luxury rate, Salted Fries have a price of Rs 348, and a single Tandoori Roti or Naan is at Rs 118.

Virat Kohli converts Kishore Kumar's bungalow to eatery. Rice priced at Rs 318, roti for Rs 118

The menu includes plant-based, meat, and seafood options, with a dedicated section titled Virat Kohli’s favourites, featuring tofu steak, mushroom dumplings with truffle oil, and superfood salad.

When Kishore Kumar admitted he was ‘never in love’ with Madhubala: ‘To me, she was my friend Dilip Kumar’s girlfriend but..."

In 2025, as Madhubala’s 92nd birth anniversary is celebrated, a 1989 magazine feature resurfaces. It revisits Kishore Kumar’s candid reflections on their marriage, quoting an older interview that shed light on their bond, despite Kishore’s passing in 1987.

Bans, censorships and more... Film industry fought Emergency with its back to the wall

The 1975 emergency declared by Indira Gandhi widely affected the entertainment sector and many films were banned and delayed. Kishore Kumar was once banned from All India Radio and Doordarshan.

When Kishore Kumar joked about having a heart attack in his final moments, son Amit Kumar recalled, "It wasn't a joke, he was laughing and suddenly collapsed..."

Kishore Kumar’s death on October 13, 1987, ended an iconic era in Indian music. He died at 58, leaving a nation mourning the beloved voice behind countless timeless melodies.

When Kishore Kumar's son Amit Kumar recalled kicking step-mother Madhubala while sleeping, said, "she told my father 'Aapka ladka bahut laat maarta hai"

Kishore Kumar and Madhubala's love story, filled with love and heartache, led to their marriage in 1960. Despite her worsening health, Kishore stood by her side, ensuring she had the best care and comfort.

I was never in love with Madhubala, when Kishore Kumar spoke about his relationship

On Madhubala's 92nd birth anniversary, Filmfare revisited its archives, unveiling an old interview that offers fresh insights into her relationship with Kishore Kumar. Their bond, often a topic of intrigue, is now explored in greater depth, shedding light on the dynamics of their connection, both personal and professional.

When Kishore Kumar's songs were banned from All India Radio and DD during Emergency period as he defied the government, said, "If required I shall quit singing but..."

Amid the political turmoil of the Emergency (1975-1977) imposed by Indira Gandhi’s government, Kishore Kumar became an unexpected target of censorship. His refusal to comply with government directives led to swift retaliation—his songs were banned from All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan, silencing one of Bollywood’s most iconic voices.

Kishore Kumar left Madhubala alone in her dying days, he ignored her calls, reveals actress' sister Madhur Bhushan

Madhubala and Kishore Kumar, two legends of Indian cinema, shared a tumultuous relationship. Despite marrying in 1960, Madhubala’s sister, Madhur Bhushan, revealed Kishore Kumar distanced himself from her during her final days, leaving her isolated and suffering from a serious health condition, leading to deep emotional pain.

Rajkumar Hirani to receive prestigious Kishore Kumar Samman by MP Government

Rajkumar Hirani, one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema, is being recognized for his exceptional contributions to the industry. Known for directing iconic films such as 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, Munna Bhai MBBS, and Dunki, Hirani's works have consistently addressed socially relevant themes while entertaining audiences.

Kuch To Log Kahenge To Yeh Shaam Mastani, a look at Kishore Kumar's best songs

Listen to the best songs of legendary Kishore Kumar, as we celebrate his 95th Birth anniversary, Here are ten of his best and most memorable songs:

Madan Mohan centenary: Lag Jaa Gale & 19 more evergreen songs of the legendary Hindi film composer

Madan Mohan 100th birth anniversary: Bollywood's legendary Iraq-born composer, who would have turned a century on June 25, was known for his Hindustani classical-based songs and ghazals in film music. Here is a list of 20 popular songs from his oeuvre.

Madan Mohan centenary: Remembering the composer, his jugalbandi with Lata Mangeshkar and his 11 ‘eye’ songs

Madan Mohan 100th birth anniversary: The musical axis of Bollywood's legendary Iraq-born composer, who would have turned a century on June 25, revolved around his 'raakhi' sister Lata Mangeshkar and the recurring imagery of 'eye' in his oeuvre.

RD Burman Birthday: Remembering Pancham and his seven Bengali 'puja' songs which became Hindi superhits

Happy Birthday RD Burman: The lesser-known fact about the legendary music director RD Burman, or Pancham, who'd have turned 85 today had he not died 30 years ago, is that he debuted as a Bollywood composer and a 'Puja song' composer in the same year, and some of those Bengali compositions became runaway hits in Hindi films.

How Bollywood, among others, was inspired by calypso king Harry Belafonte’s music

The King of Calypso, singer, entertainer, actor and tireless activist, who passed away this week, fused art and activism in a way that reverberated with his peers and younger musicians around the globe.

Book review | 'Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography' is an in-depth account of the life and work of a true genius

This biography of Kishore Kumar is many things in one: It is a work of exhaustive scholarship, a dizzying mass of trivia, and of course, a labour of love.

If Covid Vanished | 'M.S. Dhoni would be my choice of guest': Livpure CEO Pritesh Talwar's wish list for life after Covid

When Livpure CEO Pritesh Talwar thinks of a Covid-free world, Kishore Kumar’s ‘Zindagi ek Safar’ comes to his mind, along with a wish to pick the brains of M.S. Dhoni and go scuba-diving.

Medicine world teaches how to play stock markets: Ridham Desai

In an exclusive and unplugged conversation with CNBC-TV18‘s Anuj Singhal, Ridham Desai of Morgan Stanley reveals that he is a fitness freak and that his colleague Chetan Ahya and wife pushed him into a fitness regime.

Vedanta to export over 5.5 mn tonnes iron ore this year

The country's biggest private miner has resumed operations in Goa following a three-year gap after court action against illegal mineral extraction closed mining in the country's top iron ore exporting state.

Vedanta's Sesa Goa opens its 2nd mining lease at Bicholim

While Sesa had resumed work at its Codli mining site earlier, today it opened its Bicholim mining lease, both of which are the largest mining leases in the state.