Today, on the occasion of Kishore Kumar birth anniversary, let's take a look at his five leading ladies with whom he shared maximum screen space.
It's legendary actor-singer Kishore Kumar's birth anniversary today and he would have been of 91. Born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, Kishore Da was not only an actor and a singer but also Music director, lyricist, film producer, director and screenwriter. In his career span of more than four decades, Kishore Kumar was considered one of the best talents the country has ever produced. His quirky antics, soulful songs and acting made him favourites of many and still does.
His movie career has been evergreen and he is one of the few who had a successful acting and singing career in the country. In this four-decade journey of Kishore Kumar, he has worked with leading filmmakers, actors and more. He has also been a one-man show, but his onscreen pairings with his leading ladies were loved by people too.
Today, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, let's take a look at his five best onscreen pairings. Check it out below:
1. Kumkum
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Kishore Kumar worked with Kumkum in the late 50s and the 60s. Their pairings can be seen in the movies namely Shreeman Funtoosh (1965), Bhagam Bhag (1956), Krorepati (1961), Mr. X in Bombay (1964), Naya Andaz (1956), Haye Mera Dil (1968) to name a few.
2. Madhubala
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Kishore Kumar and wife Madhubala were one of the most loved couples in Bollywood. They were seen in hit movies such as Half Ticket (1962), Jhumroo (1961), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Dhake Ki Malmal (1956), Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960).
3. Mala Sinha
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Mala Sinha's pairing with Kishore Kumar was considered one of the best. They showed their chemistry in Bewaqoof (1960), Jaalsaaz (1959), Lukochuri (1958), Paisa Hi Paisa (1956), Bombay Ka Chor (1962) and Chandan (1958).
4. Nutan
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One of the successful leading ladies in Hindi cinema was Nutan who also worked with Kishore Kumar in a few films which were immensely loved by people. They include Dilli Ka Thug (1958), Chandan (1958) and Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958). Interestingly, all the three films released in the same year.
5. Vyjayanthimala
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Kishore Kumar and Vyjayanthimala also shared screen space in the retro era with the films namely Aasha (1957), New Delhi (1956), Pehli Jhalak (1955), Rungoli (1962) and Ladki (1953).
(All photos via Movie Stills)
