19/07/2023

Amit Kumar Wiki, Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Amit Kumar is an Indian Singer, Actor, Producer and director. He is the son of famous Indian singer Kishore Kumar. He owns a music company called- Kumar Brothers Music.

Wiki/Biography

Amit Kumar was born on 3 July 1952 (age 71; in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Cancer. His full name is Amit Kumar Ganguly. She attended school from many places like Besant Montessori School in Mumbai, St. Xavier in Jharkhand, South Point School in Kolkata, and Patha Bhavan in Kolkata. He started acting at the age of 11. He had a passion for singing since childhood, and he often sang in Durga Puja pandals. Once, when his mother complained to Kishore Kumar about Amit that he was only singing filmy songs, Kishore took Amit to Mumbai. Amit used to accompany Kishore to the recording studio. Kishore Kumar has played the role of Amit in two of his films.

Amit Kumar With Kishore Kumar

Physical appearance

Height: 5′ 8″ (approx)

Weight: 80 kg (approx.)

Eye Color: Black

Hair Color: Black

Family, Wife & Caste

Amit Kumar is a Bengali Brahmin. His father, Kishore Kumar, is an Indian singer and actor. His mother, Ruma Guha Thakurta, was a Bengali actress, and a singer. Amit is the only child born to Kishore Kumar and Ruma. He has a half-sister, Shramana Guha Thakurta, and two half-brothers, Sumit Kumar and Ayan Guha Thakurta.

Amit Kumar With His Father Kishore Kumar

Amit Kumar With Mother Ruma Guha Thakurta

Amit Kumar’s Step Sister, Shramana Guha Thakurta

Brother Amit Kumar Sumit Kumar

Amit Kumar’s Step Brother Ayan Guha Thakurta

Amit Kumar is married to Reema Ganguly. He has two daughters, Vrienda Kumar and Muktika Kumar.

Amit Kumar With His Wife Reema Ganguly

Amit Kumar’s daughter Vrienda Kumar

Amit Kumar’s daughter Muktika Kumar

Singing Career

His first song professionally was “Hosh Mein Hum Kahan” for the film Darwaza, released in 1978. He recorded it in 1973 when he was 21 years old. He used to sing duets with his father, such as “Haseeno Ke Chakkar Mein”, “Sun Chache Bol”, and “Nazar Lage Na Saathiyo”, which were quite popular. In 1976 he sang “Bade Achchhe Lagte Hain” composed by RD Burman. Amit Kumar got national fame and recognition for it. The song was so popular that it was listed as the 26th most popular song of all time in 1977. He recorded 170 songs composed by RD Burman in his career.

Amit Kumar With RD Burman

She was close friends with Randhir Kapoor, and she did playback singing for him in many films. His 1980 song- “Laila O Laila”, with Lata Mangeshkar, went viral and was ranked as the 6th best song of 1980. In 1981, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer for his song “Yaad Aa Rahi Hai” from the movie Kisah Cinta. Having sung for almost all composers and directors, Kumar was one of the most loved playback singers of his time. Many directors have approached him, no matter how the film performs, his songs are usually hits. Her favorite composer is RD Burman, and she loves working with him. He worked extensively with RD Burman from 1975 to 1994 and with Bappi Lahiri from 1983 to 1995. After his father’s death on 13 October 1987, Kumar and his half-brother Sumit Kumar released the album Dui Kishore as a tribute to Kishore Kumar.

Amit Kumar With Sumit Kumar At Dui Kishore Launch

By the late 90s, Amit Kumar had started turning down offers from directors. He usually works with Bappi Lahiri and some new artists. In 1996, he completely withdrew from the film industry. He mostly then focused on orchestral shows and live performances. He has also performed in other languages such as Bengali, Odia, Marathi, Konkani, and Assamese.

Amit Kumar With Bappi Lahiri

After he withdrew from the film industry completely, he made a comeback in 2000. He produced songs for films like Raju Chacha, Apna Sapna Money Money, Himmatvala, and many more.

Acting Career

His acting career began when he was 11 years old. She starred in Kishore Kumar’s film- “Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein” in 1964. She appeared in many films such as Door Ka Raahi (1971), Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1974), Shabhash Daddy (1979), and Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi ( 1982). His last film was with Leena Chandavarkar (stepmother) and Rajesh Khanna called Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein, directed by his father. After Kishore Kumar’s death on 13 October 1987, Amit Kumar took over the film as director, completed the film and released it in 1989.

Amit Kumar’s Last Movie Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein

Controversy

In May 2021, he appeared as a special guest in Kishore Kumar Special Indian Idol episode 12; 100 Kishore Kumar songs were performed by the contestants during the screening of the two episodes. Later, many viewers were disappointed with the quality of the show. Amit Kumar also agreed with the netizens and complained that the makers of the show asked him to praise each and every contestant regardless of their singing skills. In an interview, she revealed that she wanted to quit the show in the middle, she said,

I did what I was told. I was told sabko puji kamana hai. I was told jo jaisa bhi gaaye usko raise karna hai because it is a tribute to Kishore da. I thought it would be a tribute to my father. But when I got there, I just followed what I was told. I had told them to give me the script part in advance, but nothing like that happened.”

Facts

In 1970, Amit Kumar was singing at a Durga Puja singing competition, organized by Bengali actor Uttam Kumar. He did not tell anyone at home about this but when his mother came to know, she called and complained about this to Kishore Kumar. Kishore later learned about his son’s talent and took him to Mumbai with him.

In Mumbai, when Amit Kumar was 18, he starred in his first TV show with Kishore Kumar- Daddy Kishore and Sunny Amit Together. This is the turning point in Amit’s life; when people recognize it and realize it.

Amit Kumar Sings & Dances With Kishore Kumar

In the late 80s, Amit Kumar used to perform as a voice artist in Doordarshan shows like Chunauti and Campus.

Amit Kumar has also provided the title songs for Hindi dubbed versions of cartoon shows like Bob The Builder and Duck Tales.

In May 2008, Amit Kumar was one of the judges on the singing competition television show K for Kishore. The show was all about recreating Kishore Kumar’s songs.

Amit Kumar In K For Kishore