On August 4th, the film industry pays tribute to one of its most iconic artists, known to his admirers as Kishore Kumar. Today marks the birthday of Kishore Da, the legendary playback singer of Hindi cinema, who was born on August 4, 1929, in the town of Khandwa, in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India. Kishore Kumar's voice left an indelible mark in the annals of Indian cinema. He was a versatile artist who lent his melodious voice to over 25,000 songs in multiple languages, including Hindi.
In his early days, Kishore Kumar was known as Abhas Kumar Ganguly. His connection to Khandwa was so profound that wherever he went, he introduced himself as "Kishore Kumar Khandwa Wale," signifying his deep-rooted attachment to his birthplace. Kishore Kumar found solace in Khandwa, even though his career took him to the bustling city of Mumbai, the heart of the Indian film industry. Whenever he visited Khandwa, he would reside in his ancestral home, the Ganguly House.
It's worth noting that Kishore Kumar had a particular fondness for a local dairy and jalebi shop, famously known as "Lala Jalebi Wale." This small shop, which still bears the memory of Kishore Kumar, was a favorite haunt of the legendary singer. The pictures of Kishore Kumar displayed at the shop serve as a testament to his enduring legacy. Local residents still cherish memories of Kishore Kumar's stories and his distinctive style whenever he visited.
Whenever Kishore Kumar returned to Khandwa, he made it a point to indulge in his favorite treat, doodh-jalebi, and would often say, "I will have doodh-jalebi and stay in Khandwa."
Khandwa takes immense pride in its association with Kishore Kumar. Even today, Khandwa is recognized as the birthplace of the legendary singer, and his fans remember him with great reverence. Kishore Kumar's birth and death anniversaries, celebrated on August 3 and August 4, are marked by various cultural events and tributes organized by the Kishore Sangeet Prerana Manch. In Khandwa, young and aspiring artists continue to pay homage to Kishore Kumar by performing his timeless songs. His influence is not limited by age; whether young or old, everyone is drawn to Kishore Kumar's music and the memories he created. His legacy lives on, and Khandwa remains a place that forever cherishes its connection with Kishore Kumar.
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