Amit Kumar Recalls Kishore Kumar's Fascinating Life
Amit Kumar's stories offer a unique perspective on Kishore Kumar's life, revealing a man who was not only a legendary singer but also a loving father and husband, with a deep appreciation for African culture and a sense of humor that could diffuse even the most tense situations.
Kishore Kumar, India's most celebrated singer, lived a life full of eccentricity and fascination, as revealed by his son Amit Kumar in a recent interview. Amit shared anecdotes about his father's love for African culture, including his collection of Kenyan skulls, which were simply curios bought during a show in East Africa.
Amit Kumar debunked rumors about his father's eccentricity, saying that Kishore's fascination with African culture was just a hobby. He also recalled a light-hearted moment when film producer SD Narang visited Kishore Kumar and stomped his feet, thinking the floor was a trap door, but Kishore burst into laughter and denied the rumor. Amit shared another anecdote about his father's intuitive sense of his own mortality, revealing that Kishore sensed his own death on the day he died, June 13, 1987.
Amit also spoke about his childhood memories of his father's marriages and relationships with his stepmothers, particularly Madhubala. He fondly remembered living with his father and Madhubala, whom he affectionately called "mummy". Amit praised his father for taking care of Madhubala during her illness and taking her to London for treatment. He also expressed his gratitude for the unconditional love he received from both his parents, despite their separation.
Kishore Kumar's life was indeed a performance, both on and off stage, and his death was also dramatic, filled with intuition and a sense of foreboding. Through Amit Kumar's recollections, we get a glimpse into the fascinating life of India's most celebrated singer, and the love and harmony that existed in his family, despite his multiple marriages and relationships.