Happy birthday! Kishore Kumar turns 97 today

Kishore Kumar is celebrating his 97th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-actor Kishore Kumar has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 97th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kumar, a cultural icon

Born Abhas Kumar Ganguly in Khandwa on August 4, 1929, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Kumar's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Kishore hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kishore Kumar as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 97.

Happy Birthday, Kishore, you're the best!

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