Darshan Kumar, T-Series Co-Founder and Brother of Gulshan Kumar, Dies at 70
Darshan Kumar, brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, dies at 70; Mika Singh pays tribute
The Indian Express
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Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, passed away on April 18 at the age of 70 in Delhi. Tributes poured in from the music industry, including heartfelt messages from artists like Mika Singh, who remembered him for his contributions to music and support for emerging talents.
- 01Darshan Kumar died at the age of 70 in Delhi on April 18.
- 02He was instrumental in the growth of T-Series, founded by his brother Gulshan Kumar.
- 03Mika Singh and other celebrities paid tribute to Darshan on social media.
- 04T-Series has become one of India’s largest music labels and film production companies.
- 05Darshan Kumar largely stayed out of the public eye despite his significant contributions.
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Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, passed away on April 18 at the age of 70 in Delhi. Following his death, numerous celebrities from the music industry, including singer Mika Singh, expressed their condolences on social media. Singh described Darshan as a 'great man' who was instrumental in launching and supporting many singers throughout his career. T-Series, established in 1983 by Gulshan Kumar, has grown into one of India's largest music labels, with Darshan playing a key role in its expansion. Although he held a senior position within the company, Darshan Kumar preferred to remain out of the spotlight. His brother, Gulshan Kumar, was tragically murdered outside a temple in Juhu, Mumbai, on August 12, 1997, at the age of 46.
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