Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Kalyan Kumar Ganguly |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Indore Christian College |
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| Educational Qualification | Visharad in Music |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1926 |
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| Birthplace | Khandwa, Central Provinces and Berar, British India (now Madhya Pradesh, India) |
| Date of Death | 20/09/1997 |
| Place of Death | Aryogyanidhi Hospital, Juhu, northwest Bombay |
| Age (at the time of Death) | 71 Years |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| College/University | Indore Christian College |
| Educational Qualification | Visharad in Music |
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Kunjalal (Gangopadhya) Ganguly (lawyer) |
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| Mother | Gouri Devi (homemaker) |
| Children | 5 Children |
| Son | Arjun Kumar |
| Daughter(s) | Chandra Sanyal, Anjali Lahiri, Indrani Mukherjee |
| Siblings | Brother(s): Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Sister: Sati Devi |
Career
| Debut | Film: Khiladi (1950), TV: Bheem Bhawani (1990) |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Nominated for the Filmfare Awards for Best Comic Actor for 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi' in 1982 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anoop Kumar, an Indian actor, was known for his work in Bollywood. | |
| His elder brother, Ashok Kumar, was an actor and singer, and his younger brother, Kishore Kumar, was a renowned playback singer. | |
| Anoop Kumar focused on learning classical music in his 20s and was the only sibling with professional training in this field. | |
| He taught his younger brother Kishore Kumar how to yodel. | |
| While he didn't sing many songs, Anoop Kumar gained recognition in the Bollywood industry. | |
| Anoop Kumar made his acting debut in the 1950 film 'Khiladi' in a supporting role. | |
| He rose to fame after starring in the 1958 movie 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi' alongside his brothers. | |
| 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi' was the second top-grossing film of 1958, collecting around Rs. 2.5 crore at the box office. | |
| In 1982, he received a Filmfare Awards nomination for Best Comic Actor for his role in 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi.' | |
| His final film, 'Rock Dancer,' was released in 1995. | |
| Anoop Kumar entered the television realm in 1990 with Doordarshan's detective series 'Bheem Bhawani,' where he acted alongside his brother Ashok Kumar. |
