MUMBAI – From a family of prominent lawyers, he was expected to follow in their footsteps, but instead chose a career in the fledgling Hindi film industry — and uncharacteristically, not as a hero.

In 1976, songs were being prepared for Yash Chopra’s film Doosra Aadmi, starring Rishi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, and Rakhee Gulzar. Crooned by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, the track ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

The year was 1975. Posters of Sholay were being plastered across cinema halls, Kishore Kumar’s voice ruled the airwaves, and Dev Anand’s charm was the closest thing to magic. But somewhere between ...

There are only a few names in Indian cinema that evoke love, nostalgia, and admiration. One of them has to be singer-actor Kishore Kumar. The man who belonged to the golden era of Bollywood is still ...

Renowned lyricist Kaushal Kishore, who has written hit songs in many genres, has recently discussed the creative difficulties and emotional depth of composing the music for his next film, Haq, a ...

Virat Kohli, Indian cricket superstar, has transformed the legendary singer Kishore Kumar’s former Juhu bungalow—Gouri Kunj—into Mumbai’s newest high-profile dining destination, One8 Commune. This ...

According to poet-lyricist Gulzar’s memoir Actually… I Met Them, Kishore Kumar was initially slated to play the titular hero in the 1971 classic ‘Anand’. Just days before shooting, he shocked everyone ...

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 15 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government honoured lyricist, poet, and writer Prasoon Joshi with the National Kishore Kumar Award on Tuesday night for his ...

Asked by host Shah Rukh Khan to share words of wisdom for aspiring actors, Akshay didn’t mince his words: “I want to say just one thing to all the newcomers and the upcoming newcomers that never sign ...

Kishore Kumar is known for his memorable work as a singer and actor, but he is also remembered for his various eccentricities. In an old interaction, Kishore’s fourth wife and actor Leena Chandavarkar ...