Kumar Sanu, born Kedarnath Bhattacharya, is a famous Indian playback singer known for his contribution to Hindi cinema.
He rose to fame in the 1990s with his soulful singing, particularly through the film Aashiqui (1990), and his voice became synonymous with romantic ballads.
His collaborations with composers such as Nadeem-Shravan and Anu Malik resulted in numerous hits and cemented his place in the Indian music industry.
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- Full name: Kedarnath Bhattacharya
- Nickname: Kumar Sanu
- Date of birth: October 20, 1957
- Age: 67 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: India, West Bengal, Kolkata
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Playback singer, music director, actor
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: Father – Pashupati Bhattacharya (singer and composer)
- Siblings: Tapan Bhattacharya
- Spouse: Saloni Bhattacharya
- Children: Shannon K, Annabelle Kumar Sanu, Jaan Kumar Sanu
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Hinduism
- Ethnicity: Bengali
- Net worth: $9 million
early life and education
Kumar Sanu is 67 years old. He was born on October 20, 1957 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
His father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, is a singer and composer whose ancestral home is located in Vikrampur, Munshiganj district near Dhaka (now part of Bangladesh).
In search of livelihood, he moved to Kolkata, where Kumar Sanu was born. The family lives in Sinthee area near Biswanath Park in Kolkata. Kumar Sanu lives in Panchanantala, Gopal Bose Lane, Sinthi area of North Kolkata.
personal life
Kumar Sanu’s first marriage was to Rita Bhattacharya in the 1980s. The couple has three children: Jiko, Jassi and Jaan Kumar Sanu.
The couple divorced in 1994. Sanu later married Saloni Bhattacharya. The couple has two daughters: Bollywood playback singer Shannon K and songwriter and author Annabelle Kumar Sanu.
Profession
Kumar Sanu started his playback career in 1983 as Sanu Bhattacharya. In 1986, he acted in the Bangladeshi film Teen Kanya directed by Shibli Sadiq.
In 1988, he composed the first Bollywood song “Hero Hiralal”. Jagjit Singh introduced Sanu to Kalyanji in 1989 at Vimal Bunglow in Mumbai.
On their advice, Sanu changed his earlier name from “Sanu Bhattacharya” to “Kumar Sanu” in honor of his idol Kishore Kumar. Sanu subsequently moved to Mumbai and Kayanji-Ananji allowed him to sing in the film Jaadugar.
He rose to fame in the 1990s and became one of the most famous voices in Bollywood, lending his vocals to countless hit songs.
He has collaborated with composers such as Nadeem-Shravan, Anu Malik and Jatin-Lalit to create many chart-topping tracks.
Sanu’s romantic ballads and soulful renditions made him a favorite among music lovers and earned him several awards and accolades throughout his career.
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (1991-1995)
- Awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India (2009)
- Guinness World Record for most songs recorded in a single day (28) since 1993
net worth
Kumar Sanu’s net worth is approximately $9 million, which is approximately equivalent to Rs 65 crore.
This wealth is primarily derived from his successful playback singing career, live performances, royalties, and various business endeavors.
dispute
Kumar Sanu has courted controversies many times in his career. In 2017, his comments about the use of loudspeakers for religious purposes sparked a debate.
He said he was disturbed by the early morning azaan (Islamic call to prayer) and other religious sounds.
This sparked widespread discussion and debate on social media and in the media. In 2020, after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Kumar Sanu released a video accusing two major music companies of monopolizing the industry instead of nurturing new talent.
social media
- Instagram: @kumarsanuofficial
- Twitter: @iKumarSanu
film chronology
- “Sapne Sajan Ke” (1992)
- “Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain” (1999)
- “Dumragak Haisha” (2015)
discography
- “Kishore Ki Aden” (1990)
- “Yadin” series (1990s)
- “Utan” (2006)
- “Ye Sunday Kyun Aata Hai” (2014)
