Kishore Kumar’s 90th birth anniversary: Rare photos of the legendary singer-actor

Playback singer-actor Kishore Kumar would have been 90 today. Born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, Kishore Kumar was one of a kind due to his sheer versatility. He could sing in any genre - be it a sombre-toned song about unrequited love, a peppy track about the journey of life, romantic numbers and so on. Let's take a look at some rare pictures of the singer.

Kishore Kumar was also a talented actor. Here is Kumar in a still from Padosan. (Photo: Express archive)

Kishore Kumar was married to actor Madhubala for 9 years but their marriage remained troubled. Their marriage ended with Madhubala's death in 1969. (Photo: Express archive)

Like other singers of his generation, his voice was influenced by KL Saigal, and he imitated his style of singing in the early years of his career. (Photo: Express archive)

Kishore Kumar with Lata Mangeshkar. The duo collaborated on several songs. (Photo: Express archive)

Kishore Kumar's career spanned four decades. (Photo: Express archive)

His last film Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein, which he also directed, was released posthumously. He died in 1987. (Photo: Express archive)

Kishore Kumar with Dev Anand. (Photo: Express archive)

Kishore Kumar won eight Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. He holds the record for winning the most Filmfare Awards in the category. (Photo: Express archive)