Gulshan Kumar | |
|---|---|
 Kumar in 1995 | |
| Born | 5 May 1951 New Delhi, India |
| Died | 12 August 1997 (aged 46) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Cause of death | Murder[1] |
| Education | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1972–1997 |
| Organization | T-Series |
| Known for | Founding T-Series |
| Spouse |
Sudesh Kumari (m. 1975) |
| Children | 3, including Bhushan Kumar and Tulsi Kumar |
| Relatives |
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Gulshan Kumar Dua (5 May 1951 – 12 August 1997),[2] was an Indian film and music producer and businessman who was the founder of the Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series) music label[3] in the Bollywood industry. After founding T-Series in 1983, Dua established it as a leading record label in the 1990s.
After his death, T-Series has since been run by his younger brother Krishan Kumar and son Bhushan Kumar.[4] His daughters Tulsi Kumar and Khushalii Kumar are also playback singers.[5][6]
- ^ Koppikar, Smruti (25 August 1997). "Killing of Gulshan Kumar Reveals Mumbai Underworld's Nexus with Bollywood is Turning Nasty". India Today. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "'सर, गुलशन कुमार का विकेट गिरने वाला है', हत्या से पहले पुलिस को मुखबिर ने दी थी प्लान की खबर". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ Indian film financing comes of age, 29 May 2004
- ^ About Us Archived 5 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine T Series Official website.
- ^ "The daughter of the legendary Gulshan Kumar of T Series Tulsi Kumar comes out with her maiden solo album]". www.newkerala.com.
- ^ "Watch: Gulshan Kumar's daughter Khushali makes screen debut with revived 'Mainu Ishq Da Lagya Rog'". DNA India. Retrieved 1 September 2020.