Amit Kumar Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & Songs, Career

Amit Kumar Ganguly is famously known as Amit Kumar is a veteran Indian playback singer, actor, music composer, and director, celebrated for his contributions to Bollywood and regional cinema since the 1970s.

As the son of legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar, he carved his own niche with iconic songs like “Bade Achchhe Lagte Hain” and a Filmfare Award-winning performance in Love Story (1981).

Profile

• Full Name: Amit Kumar Ganguly
• Stage Name: Amit Kumar
• Born: July 3, 1952
• Age: 73 years old
• Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Playback Singer, Actor, Music Composer, Film Director
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
• Parents: Kishore Kumar, Ruma Guha Thakurta
• Siblings: Sumit Kumar, Ayan Guha Thakurta, Shramana Guha Thakurta
• Spouse: Reema Ganguly (m. 2003)
• Children: Muktika Ganguly, Virendra Ganguly
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $150 million USD

Early Life and Education

Amit Kumar was born on July 3, 1952, in Kolkata, West Bengal, to Kishore Kumar and Ruma Guha Thakurta, a prominent Bengali actress and singer who was the niece of filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

His parents divorced when he was young, and he was primarily raised by his mother in Kolkata. Amit showed an early passion for singing, performing at Durga Puja festivals, where his talent was noticed by Bengali actor Uttam Kumar.

He attended multiple schools, including Besant Montessori School (Mumbai), St. Xavier’s School (Hazaribagh, Jharkhand), South Point School (Kolkata), and Patha Bhavan (Kolkata). At 18, he moved to Mumbai at his father’s encouragement to pursue a career in entertainment, marking a turning point in his life.

Career

Amit Kumar began his career as a child actor in his father’s film Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964), singing “Aa Chalke Tujhe” at age 11. His professional singing debut came in 1973 with “Hosh Mein Hum Kahan” for Darwaza (released 1978). He gained national fame with “Bade Achchhe Lagte Hain” from Balika Badhu (1976), composed by R.D. Burman, ranking as the 26th most popular song of 1977 on Binaca Geetmala. He recorded 170 Hindi songs with Burman, including hits like “Laila O Laila” (Qurbani, 1980) and “Yaad Aa Rahi Hai” (Love Story, 1981), the latter earning him a Filmfare Award.

Amit became the voice for stars like Rajesh Khanna, Anil Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt, with chart-toppers like “Ek Do Teen” (Tezaab, 1988) and “Oye Oye” (Tridev, 1989). He also sang in Bengali, Bhojpuri, Odia, Assamese, Marathi, and Konkani, and acted in films like Door Ka Raahi (1971), Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1974), and the Bengali film Gayak.

After R.D. Burman’s death in 1994, citing declining music quality, Amit shifted to live orchestra shows, performing globally. He made a singing comeback with songs for Raju Chacha (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), and Himmatwala (2013). He also voiced title tracks for Hindi-dubbed Duck Tales and Bob the Builder, and served as a judge on K for Kishore (2008) and Indian Idol (2021). Amit owns Kumar Brothers Music, a music production company.

Social Media

Amit Kumar does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Amit Kumar, a 73-year-old Bengali Brahmin and Cancer zodiac, married Reema Ganguly, a music artist, in 2003. They have two children: Muktika Ganguly, a singer who collaborated with him on “Baba Mere” (2015), and Virendra Ganguly. Amit resides at Gouri Kunj, Kishore Kumar Ganguly Marg, Juhu, Mumbai. His parents’ divorce shaped his early years, and he maintained a close bond with his father despite living with his mother.

Discography (Selected):

• “Hosh Mein Hum Kahan” (Darwaza, 1978)
• “Bade Achchhe Lagte Hain” (Balika Badhu, 1976)
• “Nazar Lage Na Saathiyo” (Des Pardes, 1978, duet with Kishore Kumar)
• “Laila O Laila” (Qurbani, 1980)
• “Yaad Aa Rahi Hai” (Love Story, 1981)
• “Yun Toh Haseen Hazar” (Shradhanjali, 1981, duet with Asha Bhosle)
• “Tu Rootha Toh Main Ro Doongi Sanam” (Jawani, 1984)
• “Ek Do Teen” (Tezaab, 1988)
• “Oye Oye” (Tridev, 1989)
• “Baba Mere” (2015, with Muktika Ganguly)

Filmography (Selected):

• Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964) – Child Actor
• Door Ka Raahi (1971) – Actor, Singer
• Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1974) – Actor
• Shabhash Daddy (1979) – Actor
• Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi (1982) – Actor
• Gayak (Bengali, 1980s) – Actor, Playback Singer (as Amit)
• Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein (1989) – Actor, Director

Net Worth

Amit Kumar’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $150 million USD. His income includes music royalties, global concerts, and Kumar Brothers Music ventures. His long career and association with major Bollywood stars contribute to his wealth, though he has emphasized a modest lifestyle.