K.L. Saigal
Actor · Playback Singer
Born Apr 11, 1904 · Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India
Active 1932–1947
Kundanlal Saigal, often abbreviated as K. L. Saigal, was an Indian singer and actor who is considered the first superstar of the Hindi film industry, which was centred in Kolkata during Saigal's time, but is currently centred in Mumbai.
Filmography
Zindagi (1940) — RatanTadbir (1945) — Kanhaiyalal · Playback SingerThe Devoted (1933)Didi (1937) — Playback SingerRajrani Meera (1933)Roop Lekha (1934) — Arup in the Hindi versionBhakta Surdas (1942) — Bhakta SurdasBhanwara (1944) — PanchamKarwane Hayat (1935)Daku Mansoor (1934) — MansoorChandidas (1934) — ChandidasTansen (1943) — TansenParwana (1947)Devdas (1935) — Cameo (guest at Chandramukhi's house)Yahudi Ki Ladki (1933) — Prince MarcusKurukshetra (1945) — KarnaPresident (1937) — PrakashMy Sister (1944) — RameshA Living Corpse (1932)Lagan (1941) — HarishStation Master (1942) — Playback SingerStreet Singer (1938)Jiban Maran (1938) — MohanDevdas (1936) — Devdas