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Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu in Indian Telly Awards
Kumar Sanu in Indian Telly Awards
Background information
Birth nameKedarnath Bhattacharya
Also known asMelody King of Bollywood[1]
Born(1957-10-20)20 October 1957(age 66)
Calcutta,West Bengal,India(present-dayKolkata)
Genres
Occupation(s)Playback singer
Instruments
Years active1983–present
Labels
Spouse(s)
Rita Bhattacharya
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(m.1980;div.1994)​
Saloni Bhattacharya
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(m.2001)​
Children5

Kedarnath Bhattacharya(born 20 October 1957), professionally known asKumar Sanu,is an Indianplayback singerwho primarily sings inHindifilm songs. Apart from Hindi, he has also sung in other languages includingBengali,Marathi,Nepali,Assamese,Bhojpuri,Gujarati,Manipuri,Telugu,Malayalam,Kannada,Tamil,Punjabi,Odia,[2]Chhattisgarhi,Urdu,Pali,Englishand his native languageBengali.Both inWest BengalandBangladesh,he holds the record for winning five consecutiveFilmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singerfrom 1991 to 1995. He holds the Guinness World Record for recording the maximum number of songs (28 songs) in a single day since 1993.[3]

For his contribution to Indiancinemaand music, he was awarded thePadma Shriin 2009 by theGovernment of India.Many of his tracks feature inBBC's"Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time".[4]

Early life

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Kumar Sanu's father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer, his ancestral home and birth place was Vikrampur,Munshiganj district,nearDhaka(now inBangladesh). In search of a livelihood, he moved to Calcutta, where Kumar Sanu was born. The two and Sanu's elder sister lived in theSintheearea ofCalcutta(now Kolkata) near Biswanath Park. Kumar Sanu lived at Panchanantala at Gopal Bose Lane in Sinthi area at North Kolkata.[5]

Personal life

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Kumar Sanu's first marriage was with Rita Bhattacharya in 1980s.[6]The couple had three children--Jiko, Jassi and Jaan Kumar Sanu.[7]The couple got divorced in 1994.[8][9]Sanu later married Saloni Bhattacharya. The couple has two daughters-Shannon K,a Bollywood playback singer;[10]Their younger daughter, Annabelle Kumar Sanu, is a songwriter and author.[11][12]

Career

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Main article:Kumar Sanu discography and filmography

Kumar Sanu started his playback career as Sanu Bhattacharya from 1983. In 1986, he was in the Bangladeshi filmTeen Kanya,[13]directed by Shibli Sadiq. He had his first major Bollywood song inHero Hiralal(1988).

In 1989, Jagjit Singh introduced Sanu to Kalyanji in Vimal Bunglow, Mumbai. On their suggestion, Sanu changed his early name from "Sanu Bhattacharya" to "Kumar Sanu" after his idolKishore Kumar.Sanu then relocated toMumbai,whereKalyanji-Anandjigave him a chance to sing in the filmJaadugar.[citation needed]

He rose to fame in the 1990s and became one of the most prominent voices in Bollywood, lending his vocals to countless hit songs. His collaboration with composers like Nadeem-Shravan, Anu Malik, and Jatin-Lalit resulted in numerous chart-topping tracks. Sanu's romantic ballads and soulful renditions have made him a favorite among music lovers, earning him several awards and accolades throughout his career.

Significant collaborations

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Nadeem–Shravan

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Kumar Sanu is with other Thakur Doultani and Shravan
Sanu withShravan Rathodand Thakur Doultani

Kumar Sanu got his major break when Gulshan Kumar with music directorsNadeem and Shravangave him chance to sing most of the songs of movieAashiqui(1990), songs were recorded earlier for an album and later movie was made around the songs. The movie as well as the songs were a grand success. Thereafter, they worked together in many films includingDil Hai Ki Manta Nahin(1991),Saajan(1991),Phool Aur Kaante(1991),Sadak(1991),Deewana(1992),Sapne Sajan Ke(1992),Damini(1993),Rang(1993),Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke(1993),Dilwale(1994),Salaami(1994),Aatish(1994),Barsaat(1995),Agni Sakshi(1996),Saajan Chale Sasural(1996),Jeet(1996),Raja Hindustani(1996),Pardes(1997),Sirf Tum(1999),Dhadkan(2000),Ek Rishtaa(2001),Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa(2002),Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya(2002),Dil Hai Tumhaara(2002),Dil Ka Rishta(2003),Andaaz(2003),Qayamat(2003),Bewafaa(2005) andBarsaat(2005) He sang most of his songs for them (293 songs).

Anu Malik

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Kumar Sanu has sung songs of various genres withAnu Malik.It was Anu Malik who made Kumar Sanu sing his first western-style song "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen", from the filmBaazigar(1993). Some other achievements of the combo areTahalka(1992),Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee(1993),Phool Aur Angaar(1993),Imtihan(1994),Khuddar(1994),Vijaypath(1994),Main Khiladi Tu Anari(1994),Gambler(1995),Akele Hum Akele Tum(1995),Krishna(1996),Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi(1996),Daraar(1996),Virasat(1997),Judwaa(1997),Ishq(1997),Auzaar(1997),Soldier(1998),Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain(1999),Jaanam Samjha Karo(1999),Biwi No.1(1999),Ajnabee(2001) andIshq Vishq(2003). In 2015, they were again back with songs inDum Laga Ke Haisha

Jatin–Lalit

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Kumar Sanu started his work withJatin–Laliton the 1992 filmKhiladi.From then on he provided his voice for hit movies includingRaju Ban Gaya Gentleman(1992),Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa(1994),Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge(1995),Khamoshi(1996),Yes Boss(1997),Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai(1998),Kuch Kuch Hota Hai(1998),Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha(1998),Ghulam(1998) andSarfarosh(1999) He has sung a total of 137 songs for them.

Himesh Reshammiya

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Kumar Sanu worked forHimesh Reshammiya,for all title tracks of TV serials which Reshammiya produced. All the title tracks were sung by Kumar Sanu, and then in his debut film as a music director,Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya(1998) and further for many other films such asBandhan(1998),Hello Brother(1999),Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge(2000),Kurukshetra(2000),Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye(2000),Jodi No.1(2001),Humraaz(2000),Yeh Hai Jalwa(2002),Run(2004) andTaarzan(2004).

Rajesh Roshan

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Beginning with "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" in the movieJurm(1990), Kumar Sanu's collaboration withRajesh Roshanproduced one hit after another. Significant movies includeInsaniyat(1994),Karan Arjun(1995),Sabse Bada Khiladi(1995),Papa Kehte Hai(1996),Dastak(1996),Koyla(1997),Daag(1999),Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai(2000),Kya Kehna(2000) andKarobaar(2000).

Viju Shah

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Kumar Sanu has rendered his voice for some ofViju Shah's greatest compositions.Vishwatma(1992),Mohra(1994),Ravan Raaj(1995),Tere Mere Sapne(1996),Gupt(1997),Aar Ya Paar(1997),Bulandi(2000),Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat(2001) andKasam(2001) are some of their notable albums.

Anand–Milind

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Kumar Sanu has recorded over 150 songs withAnand–Milind.Breaking away from his romantic image, he has sung peppy numbers for the duo, his most famous ones being for actorGovinda.He worked with the duo and successfully delivered hits such asTrinetra(1991),Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj(1992),Jigar(1992),Bol Radha Bol(1992),Anari(1993),Platform(1993),Lootere(1993),Teesra Kaun(1994),Krantiveer(1994),Raja Babu(1994),Suhaag(1994),Gopi Kishan(1994),Eena Meena Deeka(1994),Coolie No. 1(1995),Bandish(1996),Rakshak(1996),Ajay(1996),Mr. Bechara(1996),Chhote Sarkar(1996),Hero No. 1(1997),Lahu Ke Do Rang(1997),Chal Mere Bhai(2000) andChhupa Rustam(2001).

Bappi Lahiri

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Bappi Lahirigave music to some of the most popular albums in which Kumar Sanu rendered his voice such asGhayal(1990),Hafta Bandh(1991),Zindagi Ek Juaa(1992),Aankhen(1993),Dalaal(1993),Hum Sub Chor Hain(1995) andHum Tumhare Hain Sanam(2002).

Other work

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Sanu has released albums ofKishore Kumar's songs includingKishore Ki Yaadein,a collection early in his career. Then came theYaadeinseries where he sang many of the songs of Kishore Kumar along with singersAbhijeet BhattacharyaandVinod Rathod.[14][15]

Sanu has composed music for various Indian films.UtthaanandYeh Sunday Kyun Aata Haiare most remarkable among them.Lata Mangeshkar,Asha Bhosle,Kavita Krishnamurthy,Anuradha Paudwal,Sapna Mukherjee,Alka Yagnik,Sonu Nigam,Sadhana Sargam,Sudesh Bhonsle,Shaan,Shreya Ghosal,Hema Sardesai,Sunidhi Chauhanand many more lent their voices for his music. "Yeh Kaisa Utthhan Hai" (sung by Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam in two different versions) and "Jisne Sapna Dekha" (sung by Sanu himself) are critically acclaimed. He sang the title song for the TV showYeh Duniyan Gazab Ki,with singerUdit Narayan.

In 2017, Sanu along with Sadhna Sargam sung for the title track of 19s Story based TV Series "Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hain" and also appeared as a part for cameo in it.[16]In 2019, he made a little singing for the Star Plus's "Kulfi Kumarr Bajewala".[17]

Other than singing and composing music for films, he has also shown interest in producing films. In 2006, he produced his first Hindi filmUtthaan.Currently, he is working with a fellow producer, Rakesh Bhhatia on a new project namedYeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai.The film is based on the lives of four children who live in the streets of Mumbai and polish shoes at a train station in order to earn their livelihoods. The film will featureMithun Chakrabortyin a leading role. Recently, Sanu sang for a Bangladeshi Bengali filmHason Raja,which was directed by a UK-based filmmaker Ruhul Amin. This movie was never released. He also has composed for some Bengali movies;AmritaandTobu Aporichito.

Sanu was on the panel of judges onSony TVforWaar Parriwar,a reality show based on the bringing together of a singing gharana (family of singers) and onZee TVin a music reality show calledSa Re Ga Ma Pa.In 2012, he judged theZee Banglamusical reality showSa Re Ga Ma Pa – Gane Gane Tomar Mone.At present, he is one of the judges of theStar Jalshapopular musical reality showSuper Singer.

Recently he recorded an album namedHum aur Tum.He also recorded a Spanish song for an album. He has also the record for the most recordings of songs in a single day, 28 songs. He also made special appearances as an actor in the moviesSapne Sajan Ke(1992)Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain(1999) andDum Laga Ke Haisha(2015).

Sanu is a trustee and Brand Ambassador of Bishwa Bandhan,[18]a foundation for cerebral palsy.

Sanu opened a primary school, Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan,[19]for underprivileged children in Karol Bagh, Delhi. The students are given uniforms and books free of cost.[20]

In 2022 Sanu collaborated with music directorVaibhav Saxenaand two young singers for "Mohabbat Mein tere sanam" which was released and distributed worldwide by new-age Record Label Vusic Records.[21]

Work with other singers

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Sanu had multiple hit duet numbers with singersLata Mangeshkar,Asha Bhosle,K.S.Chithra,Anuradha Paudwal,Alka Yagnik,Kavita Krishnamurthy,Sadhana Sargam,Alisha Chinai,Sunidhi Chauhan,Sapna Mukherjee,Poornima,Sapna Awasthi,Hema Sardesai,Shreya Ghoshal,Akriti Kakkar,Monali Thakur,Neha Kakkar,Jaspinder Narulaand others. Sanu also multiple duets with his daughterShannon K,pop singer and songwriter, who has launched her career in the United States in 2017.[22]

In 2023 Sanu collaborated withArijit Singhfor an album.

Sanu is also credited with the highest number of version songs and male duet hits with the finest singers of (1980) and (1990). Some of the notable songs are as follows:

Song Film Other version sung by singer(s)
"O Priya Suno Priya" Arjun Pandit(1999) Hariharan
"Dil Ka Aalam" Aashiqui(1990) Nitin Mukesh
"Dil Ka Rishta" Dil Ka Rishta(2002) Udit NarayanandBabul Supriyo
"Kajal Kajal" Sapoot(1996) Amit Kumar
"Raja Ko Rani Se" Akele Hum Akele Tum(1995) Udit Narayanand Kumar Sanu?
"Pardesi Pardesi" Raja Hindustani(1996) Udit NarayanandSuresh Wadkar(sad version)
"Aakhon Main Base ho Tum" Takkar(1995) Abhijeet Bhattacharya
"Tum Dil Ki" Dhadkan(2000) Abhijeet Bhattacharya
"Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dilse" Dhadkan(2000) Sonu Nigam,Udit Narayan
"Woh Aankh Hi Kya" Khuddar(1994) Sonu Nigam
"Jeeye Toh Jeeya Kyse" Saajan(1991) Pankaj UdhasandS. P. Balasubrahmanyam
"Dil Kya Kare" Dil Kya Kare(1999) Udit Narayan
"Janam Meri Janam" Mr. Bechara(1996) Udit Narayan
"O Dil Tod Ke Hasti Ho Mera" Bewafa Sanam(1995) Udit Narayan
"Is Tarah Aashiqui Ka" Imtihaan(1994) Amit Kumar
"Dil Mera Churaya Kyu" Akele Hum Akele Tum(1995) Udit Narayan
"Cahaton Ka Silsila" Shabd(2005) Udit Narayan
"Jis Ghadi Tujhko" Prithvi (1997 film) Udit Narayan
"Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya" Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya(1997) Udit Narayan,Asha Bhosle and Amit Kumar Aaina Aaina Dil koRavan Raaj: A True StoryPulan Visaranai

Politics

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He joined theBharatiya Janata Partyin 2004 in a ceremony headed by then Party PresidentVenkaiah Naidu,but he later resigned to concentrate on singing.[23] He rejoined BJP on 2 December 2014, inducted byAmit Shah.[24]

Comeback

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Sanu returned to playback singing in 2012. He made a comeback at the urge of composersSajid–Wajid.Sajid-Wajid gave him "Chhammak Chhallo Chhail Chhabili", a wedding song withShreya Ghoshalfor the filmRowdy Rathore(2012). In 2015, Sanu replacedLata Mangeshkaras the background voice ofYash Raj Filmslogo for the filmDum Laga Ke Haisha.This was the first time in YRF's 45-year history that the voice of Mangeshkar was replaced.[25]

In 2023 Sanu sang forRajkummar RaoinGuns & Gulaabs.He also sang in Scar Movie and one song sang for Mahesh Bhatt Upcoming movie.

Recently Sanu sang 7 songs for an album called "Dua". And a single song sang underArijit Singhcomposition.

In 2023 Sanu sang a song withSunidhi Chauhan&RaftaarunderPayal Devcomposition.And sang in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Netflix series Release in 2024.

In 2024 Kumar Sanu Open Own Music Label In Youtube Called "The Kumar Sanu OfficialArchived10 March 2024 at theWayback Machine".

Accolades

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Main article:List of awards and nominations received by Kumar Sanu

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Notes to note from the melody king of the Bollywood, Kumar Sanu".The Hindu.31 August 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 28 July 2021.Retrieved28 July2021.
  2. ^"Kumar Sanu Odia Songs".Archivedfrom the original on 10 September 2021.Retrieved10 September2021.
  3. ^"Did you know Kumar Sanu holds the world record for singing 28 songs in a day?".The Times of India.6 August 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 6 September 2018.Retrieved13 November2018.
  4. ^BBC."BBC – Asian Network – Top 40 Soundtracks of All Time".www.bbc.co.uk.Archivedfrom the original on 30 May 2015.Retrieved14 August2020.
  5. ^"A Singer Acts".The Indian Express.Archived fromthe originalon 19 April 1997.Retrieved13 November2018.
  6. ^"Kumar Sanu's daughter Shannon K reveals she was depressed as a teen due to online trolls: 'I self-harmed'".
  7. ^"Kumar Sanu says son Jaan Kumar Sanu should change his name: 'He should write Jaan Rita Bhattacharya'".
  8. ^"Jaan Kumar Sanu: It was very daunting to know Kumar Sanu is my father - Exclusive".
  9. ^"Exclusive - Bigg Boss 14's Jaan's mom Rita Bhattacharya on Kumar Sanu commenting on his upbringing: He should have realised that he is talking about his own son".
  10. ^thomasowen408."Meet Shannon K, The Summer's Best Up And Coming Artist!".BuzzFeed Community.Retrieved20 April2023.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^"Kumar Sanu's daughter turns singer at 12".
  12. ^"Kumar Sanu's Daughter Shannon On Making Her" Own Identity ":" Not Here Because Of My Dad's Name "".
  13. ^Khole, Purva (23 September 2013)."Kumar Sanu, happy birthday".Bollywoodlife.com.Archivedfrom the original on 30 October 2013.Retrieved13 November2013.
  14. ^"Kumar Sanu: The Melody Of His Voice Lingers On - Odisha Bytes"https://odishabytes.com/kumar-sanu-the-melody-of-his-voice-lingers-on/amp/Archived11 April 2023 at theWayback Machine
  15. ^"Singer Kumar Sanu on Being the King of Melody | Entertainment"https://www.idiva.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-will-always-remain-king/24242Archived1 December 2021 at theWayback Machine
  16. ^India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to."Kumar Sanu Makes Cameo Appearance in 'Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai'".India West.Archived fromthe originalon 1 May 2021.Retrieved20 September2020.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ^"Kulfi Kumar Bajewala | Kumar Sanu & SiKulfi".YouTube.Archivedfrom the original on 13 December 2021.
  18. ^"BishwaBandhan: PURPOSE".20 March 2016. Archived fromthe originalon 20 March 2016.Retrieved26 October2018.
  19. ^"Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan – An NGO for underprivileged children".kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org.Archived from the original on 26 October 2018.Retrieved26 October2018.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  20. ^"Singer Kumar Sanu opens school for the underprivileged.. - Bollywood.com News".Archivedfrom the original on 3 March 2016.Retrieved23 August2016.
  21. ^"Kumar Sanu teams up with youngsters to bring melody back- Gunjan Jha, Vaibhav Saxena create magical tunes; Kshitij, Diksha lend velvet voice - The Week"https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2022/03/04/mohabbat-mein-tere-sanam--melody-is-back.htmlArchived24 August 2022 at theWayback Machine
  22. ^"Interview with talented Pop Singer Shannon K".CreativInn Art Mag.Archivedfrom the original on 27 November 2018.Retrieved14 February2018.
  23. ^"Kumar Sanu will" sing "for BJP".The Hindu.17 March 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 4 April 2004.Retrieved6 November2013.
  24. ^"Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu joins BJP".Times Of India.2 December 2014.Archivedfrom the original on 3 December 2014.Retrieved3 December2014.
  25. ^"Lata Mangeshkar Replaced By Kumar Sanu For Ayushmann Khurrana's Dum Laga Ke Haisha".18 February 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 20 May 2016.Retrieved23 August2016.
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