Sumit (Sumit) Kumar Ganguly is an Indian singer and the youngest son of famous playback singer and actor Kishore Kumar. He has sung some Hindi songs. Most of the time he performs on stage with his brother Amit Kumar who is also a notable singer. He founded Kishore Brothers Music in 2020.
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Sumit Kumar Ganguly was born on Thursday, 15 April 1982 (age 41 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His zodiac sign is Aries. He completed his schooling in Mumbai. Sunidhi Chauhan was her classmate and best friend. He did his graduation in commerce from Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai. She also learned western classical music and western dance during her college days.
Sumit Kumar in childhood
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Sumit Kumar belongs to a Bengali Brahmin Ganguly family, originally from Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
parents and siblings
Sumit was born to Kishore Kumar and Leena Chandavarkar. His father was a reputed playback singer and actor and his mother is a former Bollywood actress. He was only 5 years old when his father passed away in 1987. Remembering his father, he said in an interview,
I lost my father at the age of five. All I remember about him is as a fun-loving father who pampered me with loads of toys and videos. I was a fat kid and he used to call me ‘Chiballa Bacha’.”
Sumit Kumar with his parents
He has a half-brother, Amit Kumar, who is also a notable playback singer. During an interview, Sumit while talking about his brother said,
He is thirty years older than me and he is like a father to me. I consider him my ideal. Not only his singing, but also all his mannerisms constantly remind me of my father – so much so that his voice and mannerisms are very similar to him. I can trust everything to him. He is Cancer and very emotional. Even if he is not happy with any of my work; He would tell me in a roundabout way. He is my go-to guy. Mother may forbid me to do anything but brother always supports me.
Sumit Kumar (right) with his brother Amit Kumar
Religion
Sumit Kumar follows Hindu religion.
Address
Kishore Kumar Bungalow, Gauri Kunj, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
livelihood
In 2002, at the age of 20, he was performing his father’s songs on stage when he was noticed by producer Raju Mavani, who called him to sing for his film Mudda – The Issue, and Sumit made his debut as a playback singer with this film; He sang two songs ‘Deewangi’ and ‘Kaise Main Kahoon’ for the film. Subsequently, in 2004, she received another offer from director Ram Gopal Varma to sing a song for the Abhishek Bachchan starrer Naach (2004); He sang the song ‘Bandhe Lagi’ with Shweta Pandit.
sumit kumar playing guitar
In 2011, he performed a tribute concert, ‘Do Kishore’, with his brother Amit Kumar at various venues. The concert included an audio-video show about their father, his music and the songs of the two brothers. In 2020, Sumit launched a new project, Kumar Brothers Music. It was launched to create an online music store of his songs, his father’s unreleased songs and more.
Kumar Brothers Music Logo
facts/common sense
- In 2022, Sumit Kumar leased his father’s Juhu bungalow, Gauri Kunj, to Virat Kohli for 5 years. Virat Kohli opened a restaurant called ONE8 COMMUNE there.
Gauri Kunj as One8 Commune by Virat Kohli
- Through Kumar Brothers Music, he promotes Bhadra Sangeet, a neglected form of Indian classical music.
- Sumit sang the song “Hum Hain Do Kishore” with his brother Amit Kumar at the age of 9.
- He is an introvert person by nature. He was brought up under the protection of his mother and elder brother. In an interview he talked about this and said,
I was leading life like a girl, as my mother would not allow me to go anywhere.”
- He is the nephew of veteran Bollywood actors Ashok Kumar and Anoop Kumar.
Sumit Kumar with his parents and uncle Ashok Kumar
- He appeared in The Kapil Sharma Show on 21 April 2019 along with his brother Amit Kumar and mother Leena Chandavarkar.
Sumit Kumar (second from right) with his brother and mother on The Kapil Sharma Show
- He made his debut as a playback singer at the age of 20.
- Kumar Brothers Music launched their first album ‘Haan Main Badnaam Hoon’ in 2015. It was recorded at Gauri Kunj Bungalow. The album consists of eight tracks sung by Amit and penned by Leena Chandavarkar.
- Sumit consumes alcohol.
Sumit (front left) with his friends
- As a child, Sumit used to accompany his father, Kishore Kumar and brother, Amit Kumar where he learned to play the casio.
Sumit (right) with his brother
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