Gulshan Kumar Net Worth: Biography, Age, Height, Death & More

Who Is He And What Is Gulshan Kumar Net Worth?

Gulshan Kumar Net Worth: Gulshan Kumar Dua (5 May 1956 – 12 August 1997), was an Indian businessman who was the founder of the T-Series music label (Super Cassettes Industries Ltd.), who has a net worth of $47.18 million.

Gulshan Kumar Age, Wife, Family, Children, Death, Biography & More

Full Name:
Gulshan Kumar Dua
Age:
41 years
Height 5′ 6″
Net Worth: $47.18 million
Wife/Spouse Sudesh Kumari (m. 1975-till his death in 1997)
Children Son- Bhushan Kumar (Businessman) Daughter- Tulsi Kumar (Singer), Khushali Kumar (Fashion Designer)
Birth Date:
May 5, 1956
Horoscope: Taurus
Birth Place: New Delhi, India

Although Gulshan Kumar started his career with the business of records and cassettes at a small level, later in this field he also established new dimensions of success.
Over time, he also started making cassettes. Gradually, he established a business under the name of “Super Cassette Industries”, from which he made a lot of profit.

In fact, a poor quality audiotape was prevalent in the market at that time by reputed companies, Gulshan Kumar started selling cassettes of good quality at low and cheap rates in 1970 while reducing this problem. Apart from this, he also started a music production company in Noida, New Delhi. With the increase of business, he started selling cassettes of good quality in foreign countries as well. Soon he became a millier and became recognized as a big businessman in the music industry business.

Encouraged by the success of the music industry, he turned to Bollywood and moved to Bombay. Here he started a business of cassettes of religious songs and started selling these cassettes at very low prices. Their aim behind this was to take Hinduism forward. He also made films on Hindu mythology.
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Gulshan Kumar birthday

Born on 5 May 1951, a Punjabi family from Delhi, Gulshan Kumar’s life was spent with a lot of struggle. He faced a lot of difficulties in his life but still, he did not give up and continued to move forward in life and achieve success.

The social life of Gulshan Kumar

Gulshan Kumar, despite being a big figure in the film media, was a very social and land-connected person. He used to organize a Bhandari at Vaishno Devi, where Hindu pilgrims were made available in food for free.

He was the highest taxpayer in 1992-93. It is said that he refused to accept the demands of the underworld, so he was killed.
Gulshan Kumar Biopic, Mogul Movie on Gulshan Kumar

A biopic on Gulshan Kumar is becoming “Mogul”, the film is being directed by Subhash Kapoor. Sudesh Kumari is a film producer, while Kishan Kumar and Kumar Bhushan are co-producers. The star cast of the film is not yet finalized, but Moni Roy, Abdul Qadir Ameen, and Vikram Gokhale are known to be involved in the film. Aamir Khan has also refused after Akshay Kumar for the main character in the film. Aamir Khan refused to do the film, given the allegations made during the Me-Two campaign on the director of the film, the same Akshay Kumar had separated from the film in 2017 due to script issues and some other dispute with Bhushan Kumar. The names of Sushant Rajput and Ranbir Kapoor are being considered right now.

Gulshan Kumar and T series career in the film industry (Gulshan Kumar and T-series Films)

Gulshan’s first film was in 1989, “Lal Dupatta Malmal”. The film had romantic melodious songs, which made the film a good hit.

After this, he made the film “Aashiqui” in 1990, which gave the opportunity to new artists like Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal. The film set new records of success, the music of the film was well-received. Even today people listen to the songs of Aashiqui.

Although the next 2 movies that came after it, “Anek Tak Tak Aur Jeena Teri Gali Mein” did not perform well, people liked his music very much.
In 1991, the pair of Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt appeared in “Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi”, the film did very well, but music too contributed more to it. In this way, Gulshan Kumar was also considered a music tycoon in that film industry.

Some of his films were badly beaten at the box office, including the names of films like Aai Milan Ki Raat, Meera Ka Mohan.

Gulshan Kumar also gave opportunities to many new talents. He also launched his brother Kishan Kumar in the film industry. Although both the films did not do much instead of being disappointed with this, Gulshan Kumar made the third movie “Bewafa Sanam” which was released in 1995 and the film became a big hit. The music of this film was also very good like his other films, and this film also gave direction to the career of Sonu Nigam, who was struggling at the time.

Gulshan’s first film in 1989

Gulshan’s first film was in 1989, “Lal Dupatta Malmal”. The film had romantic melodious songs, which made the film a good hit.

After this, he made the film “Aashiqui” in 1990, which gave the opportunity to new artists like Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal. The film set new records of success, the music of the film was well-received. Even today people listen to the songs of Aashiqui. Although the next 2 movies that came after it, “Anek Tak Tak Aur Jeena Teri Gali Mein” did not perform well, people liked his music very much.

In 1991, the pair of Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt appeared in “Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi”, the film did very well, but music too contributed more to it. In this way, Gulshan Kumar was also considered a music tycoon in that film industry.

Gulshan Kumar’s family

Gulshan Kumar’s father’s name was Chandrabhan. His son’s name is Bhushan Kumar, who runs the T-series. Gulshan Kumar’s daughter’s name is Tulsi Kumar and she is a playback singer. Gulshan Kumar has another daughter named Khushali Kumar. Khushali Kumar is an Indian actress and fashion designer.

Father had juice jam

In Delhi’s Daryaganj area, Gulshan’s father used to sell juice on a hand cart. But Gulshan did not adopt the father’s trade, he wanted to do something different.

Father did sport

Seeing his son’s wishes, his father never insisted on Gulshan to pursue his business. He sported Gulshan. And also allowed them to work as they wished.

The hand changed life

Although Gulshan did not sell juice on a hand cart like his father, in his childhood, he used to sell audio records on a hand cart. Which was his first and important step towards the music industry.

New twist in life

His luck changed while selling cassettes on the handcart. However, he had no idea that he would become the king of the music world by selling cassettes on the hand.

Starting company

After a long time, he gave a new identity to his business and launched his famous company called Super Cassette Industry.

Spread business

Gulshan Kumar went up the ladder of success and later expanded his business of selling good quality cassettes in the 1970s, starting a music company in Noida.

Started exporting cassettes

This business became widespread, due to which he started exporting audio cassettes and slowly took the title of a millionaire in front of his name.

Turn to Bollywood

Success was kissing Gulshan’s footsteps. Due to which he turned to Bollywood for which he moved to Mumbai.

T series start

He founded the T-series under the Super Cassette Industry, which was a new step in the world of music.

T-series work

The largest producer of music and videos in the country is T-Series. Apart from giving your music in films, it is important to make devotional music and albums and remixes of old songs.

Gulshan captured in the music industry

In today’s world, almost 60 percent of the music world is dominated by Gulshan Kumar’s company.

Music export

This company of Gulshan Kumar exports its music to more than 24 countries across 6 continents.

Large distribution network

The T-Series also owns the country’s largest distribution network with over 2500 dealers.

Changed luck in Mayanagari

After coming to Mumbai it was as if Gulshan had become the god of success. His luck in Mumbai flourished even more when he turned to devotional music.

Making serials

Gulshan created history by producing several devotional films and serials while meditating on the side of devotion.

Aashiqui broke records

The 1990 film Aashiqui, while breaking all records, created many records.

Hit film production

In 1991, Bollywood’s famous actors Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt’s famous film Dil Hai Manta Nahi shocked everyone. Although the film was not going as much as was expected, but the music of the film surprised everyone.

Became king of music

Gulshan Kumar created many records of success in a very short time and became the emperor of the music world, walking the coin of his name in the film industry.

Gulshan Kumar’s gift

Apart from giving a new identity to the world of music, Gulshan Kumar also gave a new opportunity to new talent which is really great. Apart from Anuradha Paudwal, Sonu Nigam, Kumar Shanu, Vandana Vajpayee is the gift of leading and best singer artist Gulshan Kumar.

Underworld eye

It is said that when someone is on the seventh sky of success, then they are caught insight of someone or the other. Something similar happened with Gulshan Kumar. Seeing their success, they came into the eyes of the underworld.

Social work was a big reason

It is said that Gulshan Kumar is said to be socially active in all the works due to the sight of the underworld. This growing popularity among his people came in the way of his life.

Started getting threats

Gulshan Kumar was given warnings of killing himself with constant threats from the underworld of Mumbai over various forms of money. But he did not give up in front of the underworld which ended his life.

Gulshan Kumar death

August 12, 1997, was the worst day for the world of music when Gulshan Kumar was shot dead outside Jiteshwar Mahadev Temple in Andheri West, Mumbai.

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