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Kishore Kumar's Family Secret: He Learned English from Actress's Grandfather!
4 Aug
Summary
- Kishore Kumar learned English from actress Shiwani Chakraborty's grandfather.
- The legendary singer had a close bond with Shiwani's family in Khandwa.
- He often visited Shiwani's ancestral home when he was in his hometown.
Actress Shiwani Chakraborty, known for her role in 'Anupamaa', shared heartwarming anecdotes about legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar on his birth anniversary. Hailing from Khandwa, Kishore Kumar's birthplace, Chakraborty revealed a unique familial connection: the iconic singer learned English from her grandfather.
Chakraborty recounted how Kishore Kumar maintained a close relationship with her family. During his visits to Khandwa and his ancestral home, Gauri Kunj, he would invariably visit her grandfather. These encounters were filled with warmth, laughter, and shared meals, often featuring sweets like jalebi and rabdi.
Her father also recalled Kishore Kumar's encouragement to pursue music in Mumbai after hearing him sing. Although this path wasn't taken then, Chakraborty feels she is now representing Khandwa in the entertainment industry. She fondly remembers him not as Kishore Kumar, but as 'Kishore Dadu'.
