{"product_id":"3758-kishore-kumar-the-definitive-biography","title":"Kishore Kumar - The Definitive Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Kishore Valicha\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1999\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 300\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 0140278222\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available in paperback edition, a widely acclaimed Biography of a versatile, innovative and prolific male playback singer of the Hindi screen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis much-needed biography traces Kishore Kumar's life graph, from his childhood in Khandwa and his early days of struggle to his emergence as a screen hero and subsequently, his iconic status as a vocalist after the release of Aradhana in 1969.  It is full of anecdotes - from Kishore's hanging a placard on his door that read BEWARE OF KISHORE KUMAR, to his demanding that he be fed hot pakodas and rabdi before a song recording.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt also provides intimate glimpses into his personal life, including his close association with Dev Anand, S D Burman, Asha Bhonsle and Mehmood, as well as his marriages to Ruma Ghosh, Madhubala, Yogeeta Bali and Leena Chandravarkar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApart from his career as a singer, Kishore Kumar was a talented actor and comedian who stood out for his bravura performances in Chalti Ka Naam Gadi, Half Ticket and Padosan.  He then made his mark as an accomplished film and music director, with films like Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein and Jhumroo to his credit.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEDIA COMMENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent material for someone starting to know the great singer                                                                                      - India Today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorth reading for any fan of Kishore Kumar                                                                                      First City\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKhandwawala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKoi Louta De\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeevan Ke Safar Mein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRahi Matwale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBabu Samjho Ishare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaap Re Baap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMain Hoon Jhumroo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDukhi Man Mere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKissi Ki Dhun Mein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMain Sitaron Ka Tarana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEena Meena Deeka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYe Jeevan Hai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurma Mera Nirala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGhungroo Ki Tarah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Kishore Valicha \/ Penguin \/ Paperback","offer_id":40785813897385,"sku":"3758","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/5110.jpg?v=1625529187","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/products\/3758-kishore-kumar-the-definitive-biography","provider":"India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}