December 15, 2023 / 04:34 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

Kumar Sanu

Singer

Born : 20/10/1957

Birth Place : Calcutta, West Bengal

Father : Pashupati Bhattacharya

Spouse : Saloni Bhattacharya

Biography:

Kumar Sanu, born as Kedarnath Bhattacharya on October 20, 1957, is an acclaimed Indian playback singer prominent in Hindi cinema. His singing prowess extends to various languages like Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Telugu, and more. Renowned for his melodious voice, he holds a Guinness World Record for recording the most songs in a day and won five consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer from 1991 to 1995.

His breakthrough came with the movie “Aashiqui” (1990), earning him his initial Filmfare Award.

Sanu’s collaboration with Kalyanji-Anandji and his tribute to Kishore Kumar inspired the change in his name to Kumar Sanu. He continued to deliver chart-topping songs in movies like “Saajan,” “Deewana,” “Baazigar,” and “1942: A Love Story,” earning consecutive Filmfare Awards.

Recognized with the Padma Shri in 2009, Kumar Sanu’s contributions to Indian music remain influential, with many of his tracks gracing BBC’s “Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks.” His journey stands as a testament to his remarkable vocal talent and immense contribution to the world of Hindi film music

More Details

Name	Kumar Sanu
Also Known as	Kedarnath Bhattacharya
Date of Birth	20/10/1957
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Height	167 CM
Father	Pashupati Bhattacharya
Spouse	Saloni Bhattacharya

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Hindi	Hero Hirala

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
1995	Channel V Award	Best Male Playback Singer	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
2000	Kalashree Award	Best Playback Singer Male	Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
1991	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	Aashiqui
1992	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	Saajan
1993	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	Deewana
1994	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	Baazigar
1995	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	1942: A Love Story
1996	BFJA Award	Best Playback Singer Male	Lathi
1997	BFJA Award	Best Playback Singer Male	Kencho Khurte Keote
1995	Channel V Award	Best Playback Singer Male	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995	Ashirwad Award	Best Playback Singer Male	1942: A Love Story
1995	Screen Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	1942: A Love Story
1993	Guinness World Records	Most number of songs recorded in a day	1942: A Love Story
1998	Anandalok Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	Gane Bhuban Bhoriye Debo
1998	Lions' Club Gold Award	Best Playback Singer Male	Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1999	Kalakar Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999	Zee Gold Awards	Best Playback Singer Male	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2003	Bollywood Music Award	Best Artist of the Decade
2000	Hero Honda Award	Best Playback Singer Male	Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai