Sumeet Kumar (born 15 April 1982) is an Indian playback singer and composer. He is youngest son of the legendary singer and actor Kishore Kumar and actress Leena Chandavarkar.[citation needed] In August 2024 he sang to raise fund for cancer survivors along with singer Shailaja Subramanian.[1]
Sumeet Kumar | |
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 Sumeet with brother Amit Kumar | |
| Born | Sumeet Kumar Ganguly 15 April 1982 Bombay, Maharastra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Com |
| Alma mater | Mithibai College of Arts |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Amit Kumar (brother) Ganguly family |
Early life and career
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Sumeet was born on 15 April 1982, to the fourth wife of Kishore Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar. He was five years old when his father died. After his father's death, he was raised by his step-brother Amit Kumar.
At the age of 9, Sumit sang the song "Hum Hain Do Kishore" with his brother, Amit Kumar. He is an introvert and shy person. He has spent much of his teenage under the protective gaze of his mother.[2] In 2004, he lent his voice to the 'Bandhane Lagi' song of 'Naach' (2004) film title track.[3]
Education
editHe graduates in B.Com from Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai.
References
edit- ^ "Kishore Kumar's son, Sumeet Kumar to sing to raise funds for cancer survivors". Hindustan Times. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Sumeet Kumar son of Kishore Kumar Childhood story". Times of India. 22 August 2002. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Kishore Kumar's son Sumeet Kumar to sing title track of film 'Naach'". India Today. 13 September 2004. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
External links
edit- Sumeet Kumar at IMDb
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