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NameShabbir Kumar
First NameShabbir
Last NameKumar
OccupationPlayback Singer
BirthdayOctober 26
Birth Year1954
Place of BirthVadodara
Home TownGujarat
Birth CountryIndia
Birth SignScorpio
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Rubina Mallick, Dilashad Shaikh, Tehzim Kumar

Shabbir Kumar Biography

Shabbir Kumar is one of the most popular and richest Playback Singer who was born on October 26, 1954 in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

In the 1980s, Shabbir Kumar sang for all the leading music directors including Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Rahul Dev Burman, Chitragupt, Kalyanji-Anandji, Rajesh Roshan, Usha Khanna, Bappi Lahiri, Anu Malik, Ravindra Jain, Raamlaxman, Nadeem Shravan, Anand Milind, Jatin-Lalit, Uttam Singh. He did playback singing for leading actors such as Dilip Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Raj Babbar, Govinda, Chunky Pandey, Sanjay Dutt, Kumar Gaurav, Kamal Hassan, Rajnikanth, Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Rajiv Kapoor and Akshay Kumar. Recently he sang for Ismail Darbar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and A.R. Rahman.

Shabbir Kumar started his music career in Baroda but came in limelight after being picked by one of India’s pioneer and leading Orchestra called Melody Makers which performed mainly in Pune & Mumbai. He later joined hands with other Mohammed Rafi’s fans as a promoter for the Ek Shaam Rafi Ke Naam show held as a tribute to Mohammed Rafi. Shabbir claims that when he attended Rafi’s funeral in 1980, where his wristwatch fell into Rafi’s open grave. He interpreted the incident as a divine message that he was to be Rafi’s successor.

Shabbir Kumar (born 26 October 1954) is an Indian playback singer, notable for his work in Hindi cinema.

Shabbir Kumar Net Worth

Shabbir is one of the richest Playback Singer from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shabbir Kumar's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomePlayback Singer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

His last Hit songs were Gori Hai Kalaiyan from Aaj Ka Arjun (1990) and Sochna Kya from Ghayal (1990).

Shabbir then started concentrating on stage shows. He sang for many films and private albums in the year 2000, few hits wereGhaath (2000), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), and Aan: Men at Work (2004), Recently Shabbir Kumar sang for Akshay Kumar in the movie Housefull (2010) which is a comeback for this singer.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Shabbir Kumar was first noted for a duet with Lata Mangeshkar, Shaam Hai Ye Kuch Khoyi Khoyi from Prem Tapasya (1983). Music director Anu Malik got him to sing for Rajiv Kapoor in his debut film Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983). Shabbir Kumar was acknowledged as a leading playback singer with the film Betaab. Music director Rahul Dev Burman got him to sing all the five songs for Sunny Deol. Also, in 1983, Coolie was released, in which Laxmikant–Pyarelal had given him all the seven songs, six for Amitabh Bachchan, and one for Rishi Kapoor.

Who is Shabbir Kumar Dating?

According to our records, Shabbir Kumar is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Shabbir Kumar’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shabbir Kumar height Not available right now. Shabbir weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
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Music director Usha Khanna gave Shabbir Kumar a break in the film Tajurba (1981). Shabbir got a major break, when the director Manmohan Desai, who was looking for a Rafi substitute, noticed him recommended him to music director duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal (L-P). Within a few days, L-P gave Shabbir Kumar songs in the film Coolie, which was released in 1983. Shabbir’s first released film with L-P was Main Intequam Loonga.

Facts & Trivia

Shabbir Ranked on the list of most popular Playback Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Shabbir Kumar celebrates birthday on October 26 of every year.

What is the real name of Shabbir Kumar?

Shabbir Shaikh

What is age of Shabbir Kumar?

67 years (October 26, 1954)

When was Shabbir Kumar born?

October 26, 1954 (age 67 years)

Who is Shabbir in Islam?

Shabbir Ahmad Usmani (11 October 1887 – 13 December 1949) was an Islamic scholar who supported the Pakistan Movement in the 1940s. He was a religious scholar, writer, orator, politician, and expert in Tafsir and Hadith.

What is the age of Mohammad Aziz?

64 years (1954–2018)

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