Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/08/1950 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Dharwad, Karnataka |
Latest News about Leena Chandavarkar
29/01/2026
False death rumors about veteran actress Leena Chandavarkar circulated on social media in January 2026, claiming she had passed away. A family friend and multiple news portals quickly debunked the hoax, confirming that Leena is alive, healthy, and living a quiet private life with her son Sumeet Kumar.
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Bio/Wiki
| Leena Chandavarkar is an Indian actress who was a leading heroine in Hindi films during the late 1960s and early 1970s. | |
| She is widely known as the fourth wife of the legendary singer Kishore Kumar. | |
| Born in Dharwad, Karnataka to a Konkani Marathi-speaking Army officer, she rose to prominence after being a runner-up in the 1965 Filmfare Fresh Face competition. | |
| She quit acting in 1980 after marrying Kishore Kumar, returned briefly in 1985 for two supporting roles, and quit films permanently after Kishore's death in 1987. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bassel Mission High School, Karnataka |
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| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow | ||||
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known | ||||
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Family
| Father | Srinath Chandavarkar (Army Officer) |
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| Siblings | Anil Chandavarkar |
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| Children | Sumeet Kumar |
Career
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| Career Span | 1968–1987 |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Chicken Tikka | ||||
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| Favourite Actor | Kishore Kumar | ||||
| Favourite Actress | Nargis | ||||
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| Favourite Singer | Kishore Kumar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Leena Chandavarkar, a former Indian actress, is known as the fourth wife of the famous Indian singer Kishore Kumar. | |
| 2. In 1965, Leena rose to prominence as a runner-up in Filmfare's Fresh Face competition at the age of 15, with Rajesh Khanna and Farida Jalal as winners. | |
| 3. Her debut film, "Man Ka Meet," starred her alongside Sunil Dutt's brother, Som Dutt, and marked Vinod Khanna's first movie. | |
| 4. Originally from Karnataka, Leena received Hindi lessons from Nargis during her first film, who also mentored her in non-classical dance and driving. | |
| 5. Despite her success, Leena's conservative values led her to decline offers for bikini shots in films. | |
| 6. Her hit song "Dhal Gaya Din Ho Gayi Shaam" from the 1970 movie "Humjoli" established her as a household name, starring opposite Jeetendra. | |
| 7. Leena acted as a lead actress alongside Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, and Dilip Kumar in various films. | |
| 8. She first met Kishore Kumar on the set of the 1973 film "Manchali." | |
| 9. Her first husband, Siddharth Bandodkar, passed away in 1976 shortly after their marriage due to a fatal gunshot while cleaning his revolver. | |
| 10. Leena married Kishore Kumar in 1980 and had a son, Sumeet Kumar, with him before his death in 1987. | |
| 11. Following Kishore Kumar's passing, Leena, who never remarried, contributes lyrics to her son Sumeet Kumar's music albums. | |
| 12. Today, Leena resides with her son Sumeet, stepson Amit Kumar, his family, and Ruma Guha Thakurta (Kishore Kumar's first wife). | |
| 13. Leena was a rival to Hema Malini and Rekha during her active years in Bollywood. | |
| 14. Her brother Anil Chandavarkar died by suicide. | |
| 15. After her first husband's death, relatives taunted her and called her inauspicious. |