Veteran versatile singer Kishore Kumar is still remembered by peopel for his melodious songs. His songs are still the all time hits of Hindi film industry. Kishore was born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly in a Bengali family. Former bollywood actor, Ashok Kumar aka Dada Muni was his elder brother. Kishore made his debut in bollywood industry as an actor instead of a singer with a movie titled Shikari. He even acted alongside his elder brother in a movie titled Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. He amde a strong impression on audiences with his superb comic timing in several funny flicks.

The hit songs of Kishore Kumar are listed below:

1. Pal pal dil ke - Blackmail
2. Hum bewafa - Shaalimar
3. O mere dil ke chain - Mere Jeevan Saathi
4. Om shanti om - Karz
5. O saathi re - Muqadaar Ka Sikander
6. Ek ladki bheegi - Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
7. Mere sapno ki rani - Aradhana
8. Ek chatur naar - Padosan
9. Tera mujhse hai - Aa Gale Lag Jaa
10. Choo kar mere mann - Yaarana

He made his debut as a playback singer with the movie Ziddi. He sung the song ‘Marne ki duayeein’ in it which became an instant hit at that time. Former Music Director, S.D.Burman, discovered the hidden singing talent in Kishore and made it possible to show that unique singing talent in front of the masses. Kishore made a unique style of singing for himself which bring the success to him as a singer. His songs in the movies like Chalti Ka Naam Gaaadi, Padosan, Jewel Thief etc are still a hit among the people.

Kishore Kumar sang several hit songs for the actors like Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dev Anand etc. No doubt at that time, only songs were the criteria for making a movie hit or flop at the box office. Kishore Da also holds the record of being the winner of Filmfare Best Singer award for the maximum no. of times.