The golden age of Indian cinema saw a voice that touched millions of hearts and became immortal in the world of music. His mesmerizing acting skills remain unforgettable even today. The legendary singer and actor was one of those versatile artists known not only for his songs but also for his outspoken style. Kishore Kumars Death Anniversary The golden age of Indian cinema was marked by a voice that touched millions of hearts and became immortal in the world of music. Kishore Kumar was not just a singer but a versatile artist fondly known as Kishore Da. His velvety voice and unique style of punctuation made him synonymous with Indian music. Early Life of Kishore Kumar Born on August 4 1929 in Khandwa Madhya Pradesh Kishore Kumars real name was Abhas Kumar Ganguly. His elder brother Ashok Kumar was already a renowned Bollywood actor which led Kishore Kumar to pursue cinema. However while Ashok excelled in acting Kishore Kumar captivated the world with his songs. Kishore Kumars Singing Career Initially he was encouraged to act but his soul lay in music. Kishore Kumar began acting in 1946 with the film Shikari but he wasnt interested in acting. He wanted to become a singer like K.L. Saigal. In 1948 he sang his first song Marne ki duayen kyun mangu jeene ki tamanna kaun kare for Dev Anand in the film Ziddi under the music direction of Khemchand Prakash. After this he achieved tremendous success in singing and never looked back. Evergreen Hits of Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar was a voice that gave Hindi cinema countless evergreen songs such as Mere Sapno Ki Rani Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas and Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana. His singing was magical; whether it was romantic sad or upbeat he portrayed every emotion with perfection. The vibrancy and emotional depth of his voice made him a favorite of every generation. Collaboration with Composers His voice brought every emotion to life. He collaborated with composers like R.D. Burman and Laxmikant-Pyarelal to create many timeless songs. Kishore Da shared a special bond with composer R.D. Burman. The two created countless hit songs like Kati Patang and Amar Prem. Versatile Artist Beyond Singing Kishore Kumar was not only a singer but also an actor director producer and composer. His films Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi and Jhumroo remain popular with audiences even today. His comic timing and effortless acting endeared him to audiences but Kishore Kumars personal life was as complex as his art. Four marriages including to Ruma Ghosh Madhubala Yogita Bali and Leena Chandavarkar brought many ups and downs to his life. Kishore Kumars Legacy Lives On Kishore Kumar passed away on October 13 1987 due to a heart attack but his voice lives on. Be it on the radio at concerts or in ones heart Kishore Das music resonates everywhere. Whether its the romantic melody of Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas or the fun of Ek Ladki Bhigi Bhaagi Si Kishore Kumars magic will never fade. His voice still resides in every heart connecting us with love fun and the colors of life.