Kishore Kumar
SoundAbout Kishore Kumar
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.
Kishore Kumar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kishore Kumar reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kishore Kumar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 98% of Kishore Kumar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Man-Mauji, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kishore Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kishore Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kishore Kumar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Shabbash Daddy | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi | Himself / Jailor / Constable Kishori Lal / Constable Rafat Lal / Gypsy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pyar Diwana | Sunil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Door Ka Raahi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi | Manmohan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Padosan | Vidyapathi aka Guru | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sadhu Aur Shaitaan | Pandit Dinanath Shastri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shrimanji | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Haye Mera Dil | Deepak Raj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Do Dooni Chaar | Sandeep | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Akalmand | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Hum Sab Ustad Hain | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mr. X in Bombay | Kavi Sudarshan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men | Shankar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ganga Ki Lahren | Kishore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Half Ticket | Vijay/Munna/Vijay's mom in photograph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Man-Mauji | Raja | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Naughty Boy | Pritam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bombay Ka Chor | Randhir / Kishore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Jhumroo | Jhumroo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mehlon Ke Khwaab | Rajan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Apna Haath Jagannath | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Shararat | Chandan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | Manmohan 'Manu' Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Raagini | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Chandan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Dilli Ka Thug | Kishore Kumar Sharma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Musafir | Bhanu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Miss Mary | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Aasha | Kishore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Paisa Hi Paisa | Kishore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bhai-Bhai | Raj Kumar (Raja) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Naya Andaz | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bhagam Bhag | Kishore / Kishu / Krishnaswami | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mem Sahib | Sunder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Parivar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | New Delhi | Anand D. Khanna / Anandkumar Swami | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Jaagrti | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Pehli Jhalak | Rajan (as Kishore) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Char Paise | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Baap Re Baap | Raj Kumar Ashok Sagar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Naukari | Ratan Kumar Chaudhary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ladki | Kishore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Chham Chhama Chham | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Tamasha | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Our Struggle | Ratan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ziddi | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Shehnai | Police Inspector | Super Hit | 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 "Man-Mauji" 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 "Shabbash Daddy", "Pehli Jhalak", and "Char Paise".