Kishore Kumar
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Abhas Kumar Ganguly, better known by his stage name Kishore Kumar was an Indian playback singer and actor. He was one of the most popular singers in the Indian film industry and from soft numbers to peppy tracks to romantic moods, Kumar sang in different genres but some of his rare compositions which were considered classics were lost in time. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian singers.
Best Kishore Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kishore Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kishore Kumar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Love in Bombay | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Shabbash Daddy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi | Himself / Jailor / Constable Kishori Lal / Constable Rafat Lal / Gypsy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bombay to Goa | Kishore Kumar | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pyar Diwana | Sunil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Door Ka Raahi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi | Manmohan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Padosan | Vidyapathi aka Guru | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sadhu Aur Shaitaan | Pandit Dinanath Shastri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Do Dooni Chaar | Sandeep | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shrimanji | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Haye Mera Dil | Deepak Raj | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pyar Kiye Jaa | Shyam / Rai Bahadur Ganga Prasad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Akalmand | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Hum Sab Ustad Hain | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men | Shankar | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mr. X in Bombay | Kavi Sudarshan | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ganga Ki Lahren | Kishore | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Half Ticket | Vijay/Munna/Vijay's mom in photograph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Man-Mauji | Raja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bombay Ka Chor | Randhir / Kishore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Naughty Boy | Pritam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Jhumroo | Jhumroo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Krorepati | Kishanlal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Apna Haath Jagannath | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Shararat | Chandan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Lukochuri | Shankar / Kumar 'Buddhu' (Double Role) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | Manmohan 'Manu' Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Dilli Ka Thug | Kishore Kumar Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Raagini | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Miss Mary | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Musafir | Bhanu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Aasha | Kishore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Paisa Hi Paisa | Kishore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bhai-Bhai | Raj Kumar (Raja) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mem Sahib | Sunder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | New Delhi | Anand D. Khanna / Anandkumar Swami | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Parivar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bhagam Bhag | Kishore / Kishu / Krishnaswami | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Naya Andaz | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Jaagrti | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Pehli Jhalak | Rajan (as Kishore) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Char Paise | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Baap Re Baap | Raj Kumar Ashok Sagar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Naukari | Ratan Kumar Chaudhary | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Tamasha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Our Struggle | Ratan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ziddi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Shehnai | Police Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
Kishore Kumar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kishore Kumar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kishore Kumar is "Bombay Ka Chor" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kishore Kumar acted in?
Kishore Kumar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kishore Kumar?
Other notable films include "Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara", "Paisa Hi Paisa", and "Half Ticket".