Alok Kumar (singer)

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Mohan Rathore
Born (1986-02-09) 9 February 1986 (age 38)
Lakhisarai, Bihar, India
Occupation(s)Singer, Actor
Years active2015–present

Alok Kumar is a Bhojpuri actor and singer. Alok Kumar was the winner of the first season of Mahuaa TV's "Sur Sangram". He debuted as an actor in the film Kahiya Biyah Bola Karba with Rinku Ghosh. [1] [2]

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Alok Kumar was born on 9 February 1984 in Patna, Bihar. Alok is a popular singer in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. He has worked in many blockbuster movies, including Kahiya Biyah Bola Karba and others. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Career

Alok started his career as a contestant on the Bhojpuri singing reality show "Sur Sangram", hosted by Mahuaa TV.

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleCo-starsLanguage
2015Kahiya Biyah Bola Karba Rinku Ghosh Bhojpuri
2018Dulha HindustaniPriya Sharma
2018Hamhu Hero BaniTBANeha Shree
2018Iman-DharamKhushboo Pandey

Discography

YearTitleFilm / albumCo-singer(s)
2018"Lagata Dusara Se Pat" Nirahua Hindustani 3 Priyanka Singh
"Pala Me Laga Ke"
"Barsati Rahe Teri Rehmat Sada" Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna 2
"Bhail Man Jogiya"
"Nehiya Jabse Sajna Tohse Lagal" Kalpana Patowary
"Maula Tere Sahar Mein" Border
"Maai Ho Lalanwa De Da"
"Bol Yarwa Bol Bol"

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References

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  3. "Alok Kumar Biodata". Bhojpuri Filmi Duniya. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  4. "Alok Kumar and Rinku Ghosh in Kahiya Biyaah Bola Karba". Times of india. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
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