Published 17:13 IST, October 13th 2019

Kishore Kumar: Reminiscing about some of his performances on-screen

Kishore Kumar was a musical maestro as well as a brilliant actor. His command on music & acting still inspires many. Read about his best performances on-screen.

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Kishore Kumar is kwn for his legendary and iconic songs. Though he is always appreciated for his voice and his songs, Kishore Kumar was also evidently an amazing actor. He has given some great performances in comedy and drama genre. mix of lending his own voice musically to his characters reportedly me him stand out of crowd. Here are some of Kishore Kumar's best films. 

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Half-Ticket (1964)

premise of Half-Ticket was inspired by Hollywood film You're Never Too Young. Kishore Kumar played a character pretending to be a kid in order to travel in train on half a ticket. film was a situational comedy where Pran played a negative role. famous song Chill Chill Chilla Ke was picturised on Kishore Kumar for this film. film is considered to be one of Kishore Kumar's best films by fans. 

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Posan (1968) 

Posan is one of widely appreciated Indian classic films. It revolves around two neighbours (also called Posan in Hindi) trying to impress a girl. Kishore Kumar played a drama director obsessed with minute details. His supporting character is evidently one of best parts of film. Kishore Kumar's melodic voice is also a big part of film. Kishore Kumar was seen singing songs hiding behind curtains in bedroom, so as to lend his voice to male le who tries to woo neighbour. This was a laughter treat for his fans. 

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Chalti Ka Naam Gai (1958)

Chalti Ka Naam Gai was a story of three brors who run a gar. film was a comedy family film where Kishore Kumar played middle bror. Kishore Kumar sang many songs for film including hits like Babu Samjho Ishare, Ek Lki Bheegi Bhaagi Si and Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka. film was a box office success by reportedly becoming second-highest-grossing film of 1958. highlight of film was Kishore Kumar's brors acting alongside him in film. 

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14:53 IST, October 13th 2019