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Gulshan Kumar

Gulshan Kumar Dua was an Indian businessman, music producer, and film producer best known as the founder of Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, which became the T-Series music label.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 12, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gulshan Kumar Dua was an Indian businessman, music producer, and film producer best known as the founder of Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, which became the T-Series music label. He helped establish T-Series as a major force in the Bollywood music industry in the 1980s and 1990s. He was killed in Mumbai in 1997.

Early life

Gulshan Kumar Dua was born on 5 May 1956 in Delhi, India. Publicly available sources identify him as Indian and note his early work before becoming a major music entrepreneur.

T-Series and music business

In 1983, he founded Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, which became known as T-Series. The label grew into a major player in the Indian music market during the 1990s.

Film production

Kumar also worked as a film producer and is associated with several Hindi films. Sources describe him as active in entertainment beyond the music business.

Death and legacy

He was killed in Mumbai on 12 August 1997. After his death, T-Series continued under family management and remained a major music company.

Key facts

  • Gulshan Kumar founded Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, later known as T-Series.
  • He established T-Series in 1983 and expanded it into a leading Indian record label by the 1990s.
  • He was active in both music production and film production.
  • He was assassinated in Mumbai on 12 August 1997.
  • His work is associated with the mass popularization of Bollywood music through cassettes and film soundtracks.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gulshan Kumar?
He was an Indian businessman, music producer, and film producer best known for founding T-Series.
When was Gulshan Kumar born?
He was born on 5 May 1956.
What did Gulshan Kumar found?
He founded Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, best known as the T-Series music label.
When did Gulshan Kumar die?
He died on 12 August 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Why is Gulshan Kumar notable?
He helped turn T-Series into a major Indian record label and became one of the most influential figures in Bollywood music.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulshan_Kumar
    Supports: Birth/death dates, identity, founder of Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited and T-Series, and role in Bollywood music industry.
  2. ILoveIndia — https://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/gulshan-kumar.html
    Supports: Birth and death details, nationality, occupations, and summary of career in music and film production.
  3. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/gulshan-kumar/IEIN017249
    Supports: Profile as Indian music producer and director, birthplace, and film/music production credits.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0474806/
    Supports: Birthplace, death place, occupations, and selected film credits.