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{{short description|Indian singer}}
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'''Kedarnath Bhattacharaya''' (born 20 October 1957), better known as '''Kumar Sanu''', is an Indian playback singer. He is known as the King of Melody in Bollywood. His voice and singing style are heavily influenced by singer [[Kishore Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/kumar-sanu-pays-tribute-to-kishore-kumar-15104094|title = Kumar Sanu pays tribute to Kishore Kumar|date = 19 February 2014}}</ref> He is famous for singing thousands of Bollywood [[Hindi]] songs. Apart from [[Hindi]], he has also sang in other languages including [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Languages of Nepal|Nepali]], [[Assamese language|Assamese]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Manipuri language|Manipuri]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Odia language|Odia]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kumar Sanu Odia Songs|url=https://gaana.com/artist/kumar-sanu/odia-songs|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Chhattisgarhi]], [[Urdu]], [[Pali]], [[English language|English]] and his native language [[Bengali language|Bengali]], both in [[West Bengal]] and [[Bangladesh]]. He holds the record for winning five consecutive [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] (1990–1994) along with [[Arijit Singh]]. For his contribution to Indian cinema and music, he was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 2009 by the [[Government of India]]. Many of his tracks feature in BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/features/top40_soundtracks_10_01.shtml|title=BBC – Asian Network – Top 40 Soundtracks of All Time|last=BBC|website=www.bbc.co.uk|access-date=14 August 2020}}</ref>
'''Kedarnath Bhattacharya''' (born 20 October 1957), professionally known as '''Kumar Sanu''', is an Indian [[playback singer]]. He is known as the King of Melody in [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]]. He is famous for singing thousands of Bollywood [[Hindi]] super hit songs. Also as one of the most successful playback singers of 90s era of [[Bollywood]]. Apart from Hindi, he has also sung in other languages including [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Languages of Nepal|Nepali]], [[Assamese language|Assamese]], [[Bhojpuri]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Manipuri language|Manipuri]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Odia language|Odia]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kumar Sanu Odia Songs|url=https://gaana.com/artist/kumar-sanu/odia-songs|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Chhattisgarhi]], [[Urdu]], [[Pali]], [[English language|English]] and his native language [[Bengali language|Bengali]], both in [[West Bengal]] and [[Bangladesh]]. He holds the record for winning five consecutive [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] from 1991 to 1995. He holds the Guinness Book of world records since 1993 for recording the maximum number of songs in a single day.


== Early life and career ==
For his contribution to Indian [[Cinema of India|cinema]] and music, he was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 2009 by the [[Government of India]]. Many of his tracks feature in [[BBC|BBC's]] "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/features/top40_soundtracks_10_01.shtml|title=BBC – Asian Network – Top 40 Soundtracks of All Time|last=BBC|website=www.bbc.co.uk|access-date=14 August 2020}}</ref>


=== Early life ===
== Early life ==


Kumar Sanu's father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer. His father's village was in Hasara of Srinagar Upozila in Bikrampur (Now Munshiganj district), East Pakistan (Now Bangladesh). The two and Sanu's elder sister lived in the [[Sinthee]] area of [[Calcutta]] (now Kolkata) near Biswanath Park.<ref>{{cite web |title=A Singer Acts |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/anmil.htm |work=The Indian Express |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419144738/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/anmil.htm |archive-date=19 April 1997}}</ref>
Kumar Sanu's father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer. His ancestral home and birth place is in Hasara village of Vikrampur near Dhaka. He moved to Calcutta in search of livelihood and Kumar Sanu was born in Calcutta. The two and Sanu's elder sister lived in the [[Sinthee]] area of [[Calcutta]] (now Kolkata) near Biswanath Park. Kumar Sanu lived at Panchanan tala at Gopal Bose Lane in Sinthi area at North Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web |title=A Singer Acts |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/anmil.htm |work=The Indian Express |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419144738/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/anmil.htm |archive-date=19 April 1997}}</ref>


=== Career ===
==Career==
{{Main|Kumar Sanu discography and filmography}}
{{Main|Kumar Sanu discography and filmography}}
Kumar Sanu started his playback career, as Sanu Bhattacharya. In 1986, he got Bangladeshi film ''Tin Kanya'',<ref name=Sanu>{{cite web |last=Khole |first=Purva |title=Kumar Sanu, happy birthday |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/kumar-sanu-happy-birthday/ |work=Bollywoodlife.com |access-date=13 November 2013 |date=23 September 2013}}</ref> directed by Shibli Sadiq.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}}  Sanu had his first major Bollywood song in ''[[Hero Hiralal]]'' (1989).
Sanu started his playback career as Sanu Bhattacharya from 1983. In 1986, he was in the Bangladeshi film ''Teen Kanya'',<ref name=Sanu>{{cite web |last=Khole |first=Purva |title=Kumar Sanu, happy birthday |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/kumar-sanu-happy-birthday/ |work=Bollywoodlife.com |access-date=13 November 2013 |date=23 September 2013}}</ref> directed by Shibli Sadiq. He had his first major Bollywood song in ''[[Hero Hiralal]]'' (1988).


In 1989 September 23, Jagjit Singh introduced Kumar Sanu to Kalyanji in Vimal Bunglow, Mumbai. On their suggestion, Sanu changed his name from "Kedarnath Bhattacharya" to "Kumar Sanu" after his idol Kishore Kumar. Sanu then relocated to [[Mumbai]], where [[Kalyanji-Anandji]] gave him a chance to sing in the film ''[[Jaadugar]]''.
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 idol Kishore Kumar. Sanu then relocated to [[Mumbai]], where [[Kalyanji-Anandji]] gave him a chance to sing in the film ''[[Jaadugar (1989 film)|Jaadugar]]''.


For the 1990 film ''[[Aashiqui]]'', music directors [[Nadeem-Shravan]] got Sanu to sing all but one of the songs. He won the first of his record five consecutive [[Filmfare Awards]] as Best Male Playback Singer. His next Filmfare Awards came for songs in the movies ''[[Saajan]]'' (1991), [[Deewana (1992 film)|''Deewana'']] (1992), ''[[Baazigar]]'' (1993) and ''[[1942: A Love Story]]'' (1994). He won 5 back to back Filmfare awards for singing, between 1990 and 1994.
For the 1990 film ''[[Aashiqui]]'', Sanu sang all but one of the songs. He won the first of his record five consecutive [[Filmfare Awards]] as Best Male Playback Singer. His next Filmfare Awards came for songs in the movies ''[[Saajan]]'' (1991), [[Deewana (1992 film)|''Deewana'']] (1992), ''[[Baazigar]]'' (1993) and ''[[1942: A Love Story]]'' (1994). He won 5 back to back Filmfare awards for singing, between 1990 and 1994.


== Significant collaborations ==
== Significant collaborations ==
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===Nadeem–Shravan===
===Nadeem–Shravan===
[[File:Thakur Doultani with Kumar Sanu & Shravan (Nadeem Shravan fame).jpg|thumb|upright|alt=Kumar Sanu is with other Thakur Doultani and Shravan|Sanu with [[Nadeem-Shravan|Shravan Rathod]] and Thakur Doultani]]
[[File:Thakur Doultani with Kumar Sanu & Shravan (Nadeem Shravan fame).jpg|thumb|upright|alt=Kumar Sanu is with other Thakur Doultani and Shravan|Sanu with [[Nadeem-Shravan|Shravan Rathod]] and Thakur Doultani]]
Kumar Sanu got his major break when Gulshan Kumar with music directors [[Nadeem–Shravan|Nadeem and Shravan]] gave him chance to sing most of the songs of movie ''[[Aashiqui]]'' (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, including ''[[Apmaan Ki Aag]]'' (1990), ''[[Saajan]]'' (1991), ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'' (1991), ''[[Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin]]'' (1991), ''[[Sadak]]'' (1991), ''[[Pyaar Ka Saaya]]'' (1991), ''[[Saathi (1991 film)|Saathi]]'' (1991), ''[[Jaan Ki Kasam]]'' (1991), ''[[Deewana (1992 film)|Deewana]]'' (1992), ''[[Dil Ka Kya Kasoor]]'' (1992), ''[[Jaan Tere Naam]]'' (1992), ''[[Sapne Sajan Ke]]'' (1992), ''[[Anaam]]'' (1992), ''[[Paayal]]'' (1992), ''[[Panaah (film)|Panaah]]'' (1992),  ''[[Bekhudi]]'' (1992), ''Kal Ki Awaaz'' (1992), [[Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare]]  (1993), ''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]'' (1993), ''[[Sainik]]'' (1993), ''[[Junoon (1992 film)|Junoon]]'' (1992), ''[[Balmaa]]'' (1993), ''[[Waqt Hamara Hai]]'' (1993), ''[[Rang (1993 film)|Rang]]'' (1993), ''[[Dil Tera Aashiq]]'' (1993), ''[[Tadipaar]]'' (1993), ''[[Sangraam]]'' (1993), ''Shreeman Aashiq'' (1993), ''[[Dhartiputra]]'' (1993), ''[[Kaise Kaise Rishte]]'' (1993), ''[[Aadmi Khilona Hai]]'' (1993), ''[[Divya Shakti]]'' (1993), ''[[Damini]]'' (1993), ''[[Dilwale (1994 film)|Dilwale]]'' (1994), ''[[Stuntman (1994 film)|Stuntman]]'' (1994), ''[[Aatish: Feel the Fire|Aatish]]'' (1994), ''[[Salaami]]'' (1994), ''[[Chhoti Bahu]]'' (1994), ''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]'' (1994), ''[[Saajan Ka Ghar]]'' (1994), ''[[Kranti Kshetra]]'' (1994), ''[[Andolan (1995 film)|Andolan]]'' (1995), ''[[Gaddar]]'' (1995), ''[[Barsaat (1995 film)|Barsaat]]'' (1995), ''Anokha Andaaz'' (1995), ''[[Saajan Ki Baahon Mein]]'' (1995), ''[[Zamaana Deewana]]'' (1995), ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' (1996), ''[[Agni Sakshi (1996 film)|Agnisakshi]]'' (1996), Majhdhaar (1996), Himmatvar (1996), Jeet (1996), ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996), ''[[Pardes (1997 film)|Pardes]]'' (1997), ''[[Naseeb (1997 film)|Naseeb]]'' (1997), ''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]'' (1999), ''[[Sirf Tum]]'' (1999), ''[[Dhadkan]]'' (2000), ''[[Kasoor]]'' (2001), ''[[Hum Ho Gaye Aapke]]'' (2001), ''[[Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love]]'' (2001), ''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]'' (2002), ''Ansh'' (2002), ''[[Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya]]'' (2002), ''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'' (2002), ''[[Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai]]'' (2002), ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'' (2003), ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat|Qayamat]]'' (2003), ''[[Footpath (2003 film)|Footpath]]'' (2003), ''[[Andaaz]]'' (2003), ''[[Indian Babu]]'' (2003), ''[[Hungama (2003 film)|Hungama]]'' (2003), ''[[Sheen (film)|Sheen]]'' (2004), ''[[Hatya]]'' (2004), ''[[Gumnaam]]'' (2004), ''[[Barsaat (2005 film)|Barsaat]]'' (2005), ''[[Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006 film)|Mere Jeevan Saathi]]'' (2006), and ''[[Sanam Teri Kasam (2009 film)|Sanam Teri Kasam]]'' (2009) . He has sung his most songs for them (293 songs).
Kumar Sanu got his major break when Gulshan Kumar with music directors [[Nadeem–Shravan|Nadeem and Shravan]] gave him chance to sing most of the songs of movie ''[[Aashiqui]]'' (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 including ''[[Saajan]]'' (1991), ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'' (1991), ''[[Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin]]'' (1991), ''[[Sadak]]'' (1991), ''[[Deewana (1992 film)|Deewana]]'' (1992), ''[[Dil Ka Kya Kasoor]]'' (1992), ''[[Jaan Tere Naam]]'' (1992), ''[[Sapne Sajan Ke]]'' (1992), ''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]'' (1993), ''[[Rang (1993 film)|Rang]]'' (1993), ''[[Damini]]'' (1993), ''[[Dilwale (1994 film)|Dilwale]]'' (1994), ''[[Aatish: Feel the Fire|Aatish]]'' (1994), ''[[Salaami]]'' (1994), ''[[Andolan (1995 film)|Andolan]]'' (1995), ''[[Barsaat (1995 film)|Barsaat]]'' (1995), ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' (1996), ''[[Agni Sakshi (1996 film)|Agnisakshi]]'' (1996), ''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' (1996), ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996), ''[[Pardes (1997 film)|Pardes]]'' (1997), ''[[Sirf Tum]]'' (1999), ''[[Dhadkan (2000 film)|Dhadkan]]'' (2000), ''[[Kasoor]]'' (2001), ''[[Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love]]'' (2001), ''[[Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa]]'' (2002), ''[[Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya]]'' (2002), ''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'' (2002), ''[[Dil Ka Rishta]]'' (2003), ''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat|Qayamat]]'' (2003), ''[[Andaaz]]'' (2003), ''[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|Bewafaa]]'' (2005) and ''[[Barsaat (2005 film)|Barsaat]]'' (2005) He sang most of his songs for them (293 songs).


=== Anu Malik ===
=== Anu Malik ===
Sanu has sung songs of various genres with [[Anu Malik]]. It was Malik who made Sanu sing his first western-style song "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhe", from the film ''[[Baazigar]]'' (1993). Some other achievements of the combo are ''[[Chamatkar]]'' (1992), ''[[Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee]]'' (1993), ''[[Sir (1993 film)|Sir]]'' (1993), ''[[Imtihaan]]'' (1994), ''[[Vijaypath]]'' (1994), ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]'' (1994), ''[[Naaraaz (1994 film)|Naaraaz]]'' (1994), ''[[Yaar Gaddar]]'' (1994), ''[[Hum Hain Bemisaal]]'' (1994), ''[[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994 film)|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]]'' (1994), ''[[Naajayaz]]'' (1995), ''[[Gundaraj]]'' (1995), ''[[Hulchul (1995 film)|Hulchul]]'' (1995), ''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]'' (1995), ''[[Diljale]]'' (1996), ''[[Sapoot]]'' (1996), ''[[Daraar]]'' (1996), ''[[Chaahat (1996 film)|Chaahat]]'' (1996), ''[[Virasat (1997 film)|Virasat]]'' (1997), ''[[Hamesha]]'' (1997), ''Dil Kitna Nadaan Hai'' (1997), ''[[Judwaa]]'' (1997), ''[[Tamanna (1997 film)|Tamanna]]'' (1997), ''[[Duplicate (1998 film)|Duplicate]]'' (1998), ''[[Kareeb]]'' (1998), ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]'' (1998), ''[[Iski Topi Uske Sarr]]'' (1998), ''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]'' (2000), ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]'' (2001), ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' (2003), ''[[Ishq Vishq]]'' (2003), ''[[Fida]]'' (2004) and ''[[No Entry]]'' (2005). In 2015, they were again back with songs in ''[[Dum Laga Ke Haisha]]''
Sanu has sung songs of various genres with [[Anu Malik]]. It was Malik who made Sanu sing his first western-style song "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhe", from the film ''[[Baazigar]]'' (1993). Some other achievements of the combo are ''[[Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee]]'' (1993), ''[[Sir (1993 film)|Sir]]'' (1993), [[Phool Aur Angaar|''Phool Aur Angaar'']] (1993)'','' ''[[Imtihaan]]'' (1994), ''[[Khuddar]]'' (1994)'','' ''[[Vijaypath]]'' (1994), ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]'' (1994), ''[[Naajayaz]]'' (1995), ''[[The Gambler (1995 film)|The Gambler]]'' (1995), ''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]'' (1995), ''[[Diljale]]'' (1996), [[Krishna (1996 Hindi film)|''Krishna'']] (1996)'','' ''[[Sapoot]]'' (1996), ''[[Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi]]'' (1996), ''[[Daraar (film)|Daraar]]'' (1996), ''[[Chaahat (1996 film)|Chaahat]]'' (1996), ''[[Virasat (1997 film)|Virasat]]'' (1997), ''[[Judwaa]]'' (1997), ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi]]'' (1997), ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]'' (1997), ''[[Duplicate (1998 film)|Duplicate]]'' (1998), ''[[Kareeb]]'' (1998), ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]'' (1998), ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]'' (1999), ''[[Aarzoo]]'' (1999), ''[[Jaanam Samjha Karo]]'' (1999), ''[[Biwi No.1]]'' (1999), ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]'' (2001), ''[[Ishq Vishq]]'' (2003) and ''[[No Entry]]'' (2005). In 2015, they were again back with songs in ''[[Dum Laga Ke Haisha]]''


=== Jatin–Lalit ===
=== Jatin–Lalit ===
Sanu started his work with [[Jatin–Lalit]] on the 1992 film ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''. From then on he provided his voice for hit movies including ''[[Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman]]'' (1992), ''[[Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa]]'' (1993), Boy Friend  (1993), ''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]'' (1995),  ''[[Khamoshi: The Musical|Khamoshi]]'' (1996), ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]'' (1997), ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]'' (1998), ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'' (1998), ''[[Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha]]'' (1998), ''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]'' (1998), ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]'' (1999), ''[[Khubsoorat]]'' (1999), ''[[Sangharsh (1999 film)|Sangharsh]]'' (1999), ''[[Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan]]'' (1999), ''[[Vaastav]]'' (1999), ''[[Sarfarosh]]'' (1999) and ''[[The Viral Fever#Flames (2018)|Flames- Term 2 (The Timeliners Originals)]]'' (2019). He has sung a total of 137 songs for them.
Sanu started his work with [[Jatin–Lalit]] on the 1992 film ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]''. From then on he provided his voice for hit movies including ''[[Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman]]'' (1992), ''[[Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa]]'' (1994), ''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]'' (1995),  ''[[Khamoshi: The Musical|Khamoshi]]'' (1996), ''[[Yes Boss (film)|Yes Boss]]'' (1997), ''[[Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai]]'' (1998), ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'' (1998), ''[[Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha]]'' (1998), ''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]'' (1998), ''[[Vaastav]]'' (1999), ''[[Sarfarosh]]'' (1999), [[Khoobsurat (1999 film)|''Khoobsurat'']] (1999) and ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]'' (1999) He has sung a total of 137 songs for them.


=== Himesh Reshammiya ===
=== Himesh ===
Sanu worked for [[Himesh Reshammiya]], for all title tracks of TV serials which Reshammiya produced. All the title tracks were sung by Sanu, and then in his debut film as a music director, '' [[Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998 film)|Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya]]'' and further for many other films such as ''[[Kurukshetra (2000 film)|Kurukshetra]]'', ''[[Yeh Hai Jalwa]]'', ''[[Humraaz]]'', ''[[Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000 film)|Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye]]'', ''[[Hello Brother (1999 film)|Hello Brother]]'', ''[[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]]'', ''[[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge]]'', ''[[Jodi No.1]]'', ''[[Uljhan]]'', ''[[Footpath (2003 film)|Footpath]]'' and ''[[Taarzan: The Wonder Car]]''.
Kumar Sanu worked for [[Himesh 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 film)|''Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'']] (1998) and further for many other films such as ''[[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]]'' (1998), [[Hello Brother (1999 film)|''Hello Brother'']] (1999)'','' [[Kurukshetra (2000 film)|''Kurukshetra'']] (2000), ''[[Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000 film)|Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye]]'' (2000), [[Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge|''Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge'']] (2000)'', [[Jodi No.1]]'' (2001)'','' [[Yeh Hai Jalwa|''Yeh Hai Jalwa'']] (2002)'','' ''[[Humraaz]]'' (2002) and [[Taarzan: The Wonder Car|''Taarzan'']] (2004).


=== Rajesh Roshan ===
=== Rajesh Roshan ===
Beginning with "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" in the movie ''[[Jurm (1990 film)|Jurm]]'' (1990), Sanu's collaboration with [[Rajesh Roshan]] produced one hit after another. Significant movies include ''[[Karan Arjun]]'' (1995), ''[[Sabse Bada Khiladi]]'' (1995), ''[[Papa Kehte Hai]]'' (1996), ''[[Dastak (1996 film)|Dastak]]'' (1996), ''[[Koyla]]'' (1997), ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]'' (2000), ''[[Kya Kehna]]'' (2000), ''[[Karobaar: The Business of Love]]'' (2000) and ''[[Aetbaar]]'' (2004).
Beginning with "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" in the movie ''[[Jurm (1990 film)|Jurm]]'' (1990), Sanu's collaboration with [[Rajesh Roshan]] produced one hit after another. Significant movies include ''[[Karan Arjun]]'' (1995), ''[[Sabse Bada Khiladi]]'' (1995), ''[[Papa Kehte Hai]]'' (1996), ''[[Dastak (1996 film)|Dastak]]'' (1996), ''[[Koyla]]'' (1997), ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]'' (2000), ''[[Kya Kehna]]'' (2000), ''[[Karobaar]]'' (2000) and ''[[Aetbaar]]'' (2004).
[[Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha]] 1996


=== Viju Shah ===
=== Viju Shah ===
Kumar Sanu has rendered his voice for some of [[Viju Shah]]'s greatest compositions. ''[[Vishwatma]]'' (1992), ''[[Mohra]]'' (1994), ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]'' (1996), ''[[Gupt: The Hidden Truth|Gupt]]'' (1997), ''[[Aar Ya Paar]]'' (1997),  ''[[Beti No. 1]]'' (1999), ''[[Bulandi (2000 film)|Bulandi]]'' (2000), ''[[Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat]]'' (2001) and  ''[[Kasam (2001 film)|Kasam]]'' (2001) are some of their notable albums. [[Ravan Raaj: A True Story]]
Kumar Sanu has rendered his voice for some of [[Viju Shah]]'s greatest compositions. ''[[Vishwatma]]'' (1992), ''[[Mohra]]'' (1994), ''[[Ravan Raaj: A True Story]]'' (1995), ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]'' (1996), ''[[Gupt: The Hidden Truth|Gupt]]'' (1997), ''[[Aar Ya Paar]]'' (1997), ''[[Bulandi (2000 film)|Bulandi]]'' (2000), ''[[Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat]]'' (2001) and  ''[[Kasam (2001 film)|Kasam]]'' (2001) are some of their notable albums.


=== Anand–Milind ===
=== Anand–Milind ===
Kumar Sanu has recorded over 150 songs with [[Anand–Milind]]. Breaking away from his romantic image, he has sung peppy numbers for the duo, his most famous ones being for actor Govinda. He worked with the duo and successfully delivered hits such as ''[[Trinetra]]'' (1991), ''[[Jigar]]'' (1992), Bol Radha Bol (1992), Insaniyat Ke Devta (1992), Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992), Suryavanshi (1992), Hasti (1992), Giraft (1992), Platform (1992), ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'' (1994), ''[[Suhaag (1994 film)|Suhaag]]'' (1994), ''[[Jai Kishan]]'' (1994), ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No 1]]'' (1995), ''[[Hero No. 1]]'' (1997), ''[[Gair (film)|Gair]]'' (1998), ''[[Chal Mere Bhai]]'' (2000), ''[[Army (1996 film)|Army]]'' (1996), ''[[Lootere]]'' (1993), ''[[Gopi Kishan]]'' (1994) and ''[[Rakshak (1996 film)|Rakshak]]'' (1996).
Kumar Sanu has recorded over 150 songs with [[Anand–Milind]]. Breaking away from his romantic image, he has sung peppy numbers for the duo, his most famous ones being for actor Govinda. He worked with the duo and successfully delivered hits such as ''[[Trinetra]]'' (1991), ''[[Jigar]]'' (1992), ''[[Bol Radha Bol]]'' (1992), ''[[Anari (1993 film)|Anari]]'' (1993), ''[[Platform (1993 film)|Platform]]'' (1993), ''[[Lootere]]'' (1993)'', [[Krantiveer]]'' (1994)'','' ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'' (1994), ''[[Suhaag (1994 film)|Suhaag]]'' (1994), ''[[Gopi Kishan]]'' (1994), ''[[Jai Kishen]]'' (1994), ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No 1]]'' (1995), [[Army (1996 film)|''Army'']] (1996)'', [[Rakshak]]'' (1996)'','' ''[[Hero No. 1]]'' (1997), ''[[Chal Mere Bhai]]'' (2000) and ''[[Chhupa Rustam (2001 film)|Chhupa Rustam]]'' (2001)''.''


=== Other composers ===
== Other work ==
Kumar Sanu has worked with almost all composers of his generation along with the composers of earlier and later era – [[Naushad]], [[Kalyanji–Anandji|Kalyanji-Anandji]], [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal|Laxmikant-Pyarelal]], [[Sardar Malik]], [[R. D. Burman|R.D.Burman]], [[Jagjit Singh]], [[Raamlaxman|Ram-Laxman]], [[Ravindra Jain]], [[Usha Khanna]], [[Bappi Lahiri]], [[Hridaynath Mangeshkar]], [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan|Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]], [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Aadesh Shrivastava]], [[M. M. Keeravani|M.M.Keeravani]], [[Vishal Bhardwaj]], [[Uttam Singh]], Dilip Sen-Samir Sen, [[Nikhil–Vinay|Nikhil-Vinay]], [[Sajid–Wajid|Sajid-Wajid]], [[Sandeep Chowta]], [[Raju Singh]], [[Altaf Raja]], [[Sanjeev–Darshan|Sanjeev-Darshan]], [[Ismail Darbar]], [[Anand Raaj Anand|Anand Raj Anand]], [[Daboo Malik]], [[Sukhwinder Singh]] and [[Vishal–Shekhar]] – to name a few of them.
Sanu has released albums of [[Kishore Kumar]]'s songs including ''Kishore Ki Yaadein'', a collection early in his career. Then came the ''Yaadein'' series where he sang many of the songs of Kishore Kumar along with singers [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]] and [[Vinod Rathod]].<ref>"Kumar Sanu: The Melody Of His Voice Lingers On - Odisha Bytes" https://odishabytes.com/kumar-sanu-the-melody-of-his-voice-lingers-on/amp/</ref><ref>"Singer Kumar Sanu on Being the King of Melody | Entertainment" https://www.idiva.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-will-always-remain-king/24242</ref>


== Other work ==
Sanu has composed music for various Indian films. ''[[Utthaan]]'' and ''Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai'' are most remarkable among them. [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]], [[Sapna Mukherjee]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Sudesh Bhonsle]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Shreya Ghosal]], [[Hema Sardesai]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] and 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 show ''[[Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki]]'', with singer [[Udit Narayan]].
Sanu has composed music for various Indian films. ''[[Utthaan]]'' and ''[[Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai]]'' are most remarkable among them. [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]], [[Sapna Mukherjee]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Sudesh Bhonsle]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Shreya Ghosal]], [[Hema Sardesai]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] and 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 show ''[[Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki]]'', with singer [[Udit 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/kumar-sanu-makes-cameo-appearance-in-yeh-un-dinon-ki-baat-hai/article_03443294-d37f-11e8-b0d4-73aa57eb3c7f.html|title=Kumar Sanu Makes Cameo Appearance in 'Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai'|first=R. M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to|last=India-West|website=India West}}</ref> In 2019, he made a little singing for the Star Plus's "Kulfi Kumarr Bajewala".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UOx8oKlBmrU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/UOx8oKlBmrU| archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title = Kulfi Kumar Bajewala &#124; Kumar Sanu & SiKulfi|website = [[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/kumar-sanu-makes-cameo-appearance-in-yeh-un-dinon-ki-baat-hai/article_03443294-d37f-11e8-b0d4-73aa57eb3c7f.html|title=Kumar Sanu Makes Cameo Appearance in 'Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai'|first=R. M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to|last=India-West|website=India West}}</ref> In 2019, he made a little singing for the Star Plus's "Kulfi Kumarr Bajewala".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UOx8oKlBmrU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/UOx8oKlBmrU| archive-date=13 December 2021 |url-status=live|title = Kulfi Kumar Bajewala &#124; Kumar Sanu & SiKulfi|website = [[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


Other than singing and composing music for films, he has also shown interest in producing films. In 2006, he produced his first Hindi film ''Utthaan''. Currently, he is working with a fellow producer, Rakesh Bhhatia on a new project named ''Yeh 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 feature [[Mithun Chakraborty]] in a leading role. Recently, Sanu sang for a Bangladeshi Bengali film ''Hason Raja'', which was directed by a UK-based filmmaker Ruhul Amin. This movie was never released. He also has composed for some Bengali movies; ''Amrita'' and ''Tobu Aporichito''.
Other than singing and composing music for films, he has also shown interest in producing films. In 2006, he produced his first Hindi film ''Utthaan''. Currently, he is working with a fellow producer, Rakesh Bhhatia on a new project named ''Yeh 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 feature [[Mithun Chakraborty]] in a leading role. Recently, Sanu sang for a Bangladeshi Bengali film ''Hason Raja'', which was directed by a UK-based filmmaker Ruhul Amin. This movie was never released. He also has composed for some Bengali movies; ''Amrita'' and ''Tobu Aporichito''.


Sanu was on the panel of judges on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]] for ''[[Waar Parriwar]]'', a reality show based on the bringing together of a singing gharana (family of singers) and on [[Zee Bangla]] TV in a music reality show called ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]'' – Vishwa Sera. In 2012, he judged the Zee Bangla musical reality show ''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Gane Gane Tomar Mone''. At present, he is one of the judges on the Bengali version of the popular musical reality show ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs]]''.
Sanu was on the panel of judges on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]] for ''[[Waar Parriwar]]'', a reality show based on the bringing together of a singing gharana (family of singers) and on [[Zee TV]] in a music reality show called ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]''. In 2012, he judged the [[Zee Bangla]] musical reality show ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla|Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Gane Gane Tomar Mone]]''. At present, he is one of the judges of the [[Star Jalsha]] popular musical reality show ''[[Super Singer (Bengali reality show)|Super Singer]]''.


Recently he recorded an album named ''Hum 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 movies ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]'' (1999) and ''[[Dum Laga Ke Haisha]]'' (2015).
Recently he recorded an album named ''Hum 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 movies [[Sapne Sajan Ke|S''apne Sajan Ke'']] (1992) ''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]'' (1999) and ''[[Dum Laga Ke Haisha]]'' (2015).


Sanu is a trustee and Brand Ambassador of Bishwa Bandhan,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bishwabandhan.org/en/foundation/whatisbishwabandhan.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320220710/http://bishwabandhan.org/en/foundation/whatisbishwabandhan.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 March 2016 |title=BishwaBandhan: PURPOSE |date=20 March 2016 |access-date=26 October 2018}}</ref> a foundation for cerebral palsy.
Sanu is a trustee and Brand Ambassador of Bishwa Bandhan,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bishwabandhan.org/en/foundation/whatisbishwabandhan.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320220710/http://bishwabandhan.org/en/foundation/whatisbishwabandhan.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 March 2016 |title=BishwaBandhan: PURPOSE |date=20 March 2016 |access-date=26 October 2018}}</ref> a foundation for cerebral palsy.


Sanu opened a primary school, Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org/ |title=Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan – An NGO for underprivileged children |website=kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org |access-date=26 October 2018 | url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026232716/http://kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org/ |archive-date=26 October 2018}}</ref> for underprivileged children in Karol Bagh, Delhi. The students are given uniforms and books free of cost.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywood.com/celebrities/kumar-sanu/news/singer-kumar-sanu-opens-school-underprivileged |title=Singer Kumar Sanu opens school for the underprivileged.. - Bollywood.com News |access-date=23 August 2016}}</ref>
Sanu opened a primary school, Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org/ |title=Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan – An NGO for underprivileged children |website=kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org |access-date=26 October 2018 | url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026232716/http://kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org/ |archive-date=26 October 2018}}</ref> for underprivileged children in Karol Bagh, Delhi. The students are given uniforms and books free of cost.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywood.com/celebrities/kumar-sanu/news/singer-kumar-sanu-opens-school-underprivileged |title=Singer Kumar Sanu opens school for the underprivileged.. - Bollywood.com News |access-date=23 August 2016}}</ref>
In 2022 Sanu collaborated with music director [[Vaibhav Saxena]] and two young singers for "Mohabbat Mein tere sanam" which was released and distributed worldwide by new-age Record Label Vusic Records.<ref>"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.html</ref>


== Work with other singers ==
== Work with other singers ==
Sanu had multiple hit duet numbers with singers [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Alisha Chinai]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Sapna Mukherjee]], [[Poornima (singer)|Poornima]], [[Sapna Awasthi]], [[Hema Sardesai]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Akriti Kakkar]], [[Monali Thakur]], [[Neha Kakkar]], and others.
Sanu had multiple hit duet numbers with singers [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Asha Bhosle]], [[K.S.Chithra]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Alisha Chinai]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Sapna Mukherjee]], [[Poornima (singer)|Poornima]], [[Sapna Awasthi]], [[Hema Sardesai]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Akriti Kakkar]], [[Monali Thakur]], [[Neha Kakkar]], [[Jaspinder Narula]] and others.
Sanu also multiple duets with his daughter [[Shannon K]], pop singer and songwriter, who has launched her career in the United States in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://creativinn.com/interview-with-talented-pop-singer-shannon-k/ |publisher=CreativInn Art Mag |title=Interview with talented Pop Singer Shannon K}}</ref>
Sanu also multiple duets with his daughter [[Shannon K]], pop singer and songwriter, who has launched her career in the United States in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://creativinn.com/interview-with-talented-pop-singer-shannon-k/ |publisher=CreativInn Art Mag |title=Interview with talented Pop Singer Shannon K}}</ref>


Sanu is also credited with the highest number of version songs and male duet hits with the finest singers of 1980s and 1990s. Some of the notable songs are as follows:
In 2023 Sanu Collaborate With [[Arijit Singh]] for a 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:
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|-
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| "Raja Ko Rani Se"
| "Raja Ko Rani Se"
| ''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]'' (1995)
| ''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]'' (1995)
| [[Udit Narayan]]
| [[Udit Narayan]] and Kumar Sanu?
|-
|-
| "Pardesi Pardesi"
| "Pardesi Pardesi"
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|-
|-
| "Tum Dil Ki"
| "Tum Dil Ki"
| ''[[Dhadkan]]'' (2000)
| ''[[Dhadkan (2000 film)|Dhadkan]]'' (2000)
| [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]]
| [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]]
|-
|-
| "Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dilse"
| "Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dilse"
| ''[[Dhadkan]]'' (2000)
| ''[[Dhadkan (2000 film)|Dhadkan]]'' (2000)
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Udit Narayan]]
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Udit Narayan]]
|-
|-
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| [[Pankaj Udhas]] and [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| [[Pankaj Udhas]] and [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
|-
|-
| "Dil kya kare"
| "Dil Kya Kare"
| ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]'' (1999)
| ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]'' (1999)
| [[Udit Narayan]]
| [[Udit Narayan]]
|-
|-
| "Janam meri janam"
| "Janam Meri Janam"
| ''[[Mr. Bechara]]'' (1996)
| ''[[Mr. Bechara]]'' (1996)
| [[Udit Narayan]]
| [[Udit Narayan]]
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| [[Udit Narayan]]
| [[Udit Narayan]]
|-
|-
| "Is Tarah aashiqui ka"
| "Is Tarah Aashiqui Ka"
| ''[[Imtihaan]]'' (1994)
| ''[[Imtihaan]]'' (1994)
| [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]]
| [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]]
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== Comeback ==
== Comeback ==
Kumar Sanu returned to playback singing in 2012. He made a comeback at the urge of composers [[Sajid–Wajid]]. Sajid-Wajid gave him "Chammak Challo Chhail Chhabili" – ''[[Rowdy Rathore]]'', a wedding song with [[Shreya Ghoshal]]. In 2015, Kumar Sanu replaced [[Lata Mangeshkar]] as the background voice of [[Yash Raj Films]] logo for the film ''[[Dum Laga Ke Haisha]]''. This was the first time in YRF's 45-year history that Lata Mangeshkar's voice was replaced.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/lata-mangeshkar-replaced-kumar-sanu-ayushmann-khurranas-dum-laga-ke-haisha/194005 |title=Lata Mangeshkar Replaced By Kumar Sanu For Ayushmann Khurrana's Dum Laga Ke Haisha |date=18 February 2015 |access-date=23 August 2016}}</ref>
Sanu returned to playback singing in 2012. He made a comeback at the urge of composers [[Sajid–Wajid]]. Sajid-Wajid gave him "Chhammak Chhallo Chhail Chhabili", a wedding song with [[Shreya Ghoshal]] for the film ''[[Rowdy Rathore]]'' (2012). In 2015, Sanu replaced [[Lata Mangeshkar]] as the background voice of [[Yash Raj Films]] logo for the film ''[[Dum Laga Ke Haisha]]''. This was the first time in YRF's 45-year history that the voice of Mangeshkar was replaced.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/lata-mangeshkar-replaced-kumar-sanu-ayushmann-khurranas-dum-laga-ke-haisha/194005 |title=Lata Mangeshkar Replaced By Kumar Sanu For Ayushmann Khurrana's Dum Laga Ke Haisha |date=18 February 2015 |access-date=23 August 2016}}</ref>
 
In 2023 Sanu sang for [[Rajkummar Rao]] in [[Guns & Gulaabs]].


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* Filmfare awards — 1991–1995
* [[Filmfare Awards]] (1991–1995)
*
* [[Padma Shri]] (2009)
* [[Padma Shri]] (2009)
* Screen award for Best Male Playback
*


=== Civil honours ===
=== Civil honours ===
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|2019
|2019
|Bishesh Sangeet Mahasanman
|Bishesh Sangeet Mahasanman
|[[Government of West Bengal]]
|-
|2021
| Honoured with a Doctorate for his contribution to music. He has also been recognized with the Maharashtra Samman Award. Talking about the same, Sanu told IANS: "American University of USA has honoured me with the Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award. It is a Doctorate and the certificate came from the United States. The Governors of 120 countries have approved this. The award was given in Pune."
| The American University of USA
|-
|2021
|[[Lata Mangeshkar Award]]
|[[Government of Madhya Pradesh]]<ref name="Lata Mangeshkar Award">{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kumar-sanu-shailendra-singh-anand-milind-to-get-lata-mangeshkar-award/article65943732.ece/amp/ |title=Kumar Sanu, Shailendra Singh, Anand-Milind to get Lata Mangeshkar Award |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=28 September 2022 |access-date=29 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|[[Banga Bibhushan]], Highest Civilian Award of West Bengal
|[[Government of West Bengal]]
|[[Government of West Bengal]]
|}
|}
|-
|-
|2021
|2023
| Singer Kumar Sanu has been honoured with a Doctorate by The American University of USA for his contribution to music. He has also been recognised with the Maharashtra Samman Award. Talking about the same, Sanu told IANS: "American University of USA has honoured me with the Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award. It is a Doctorate and the certificate came from the USA. The Governors of 120 countries have approved this. The award was given in Pune."
|[https://rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in/en/12-01-2023-governor-presents-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-national-awards-to-udit-narayan-kumar-sanu-ranvir-shorey/ Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Contribution Award], [National Award At Rajbhavan Mumbai]
|[[Bhagat Singh Koshyari|Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari]] Honourable Governor Of Maharastra And Organiser [https://rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in/en/12-01-2023-governor-presents-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-national-awards-to-udit-narayan-kumar-sanu-ranvir-shorey/ Shri Gurubhai Sureshbhai Thakkar]
|}


=== Filmfare Awards ===
=== Filmfare Awards ===
;Won
;'''Won'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year
! '''Year'''
! Song
! '''Song'''
! Film
! '''Film'''
! Music director(s)
! '''Music director(s)'''
! Lyricist
! '''Lyricist'''
|-
|-
|1990
|'''1991'''
|"Ab Tere Bin"
|'''"Ab Tere Bin"'''
|''[[Aashiqui]]''
|'''''[[Aashiqui]]'''''
|rowspan="3"|[[Nadeem-Shravan]]
|rowspan="3"|'''[[Nadeem-Shravan]]'''
|rowspan="3"|[[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]
|rowspan="3"|[[Sameer (lyricist)|'''Sameer''']]
|-
|-
|1991
|'''1992'''
|"Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai"
|'''"Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai"'''
|''[[Saajan]]''
|'''''[[Saajan]]'''''
|-
|-
|1992
|'''1993'''
|"Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar"
|'''"Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar"'''
|''[[Deewana (1992 film)|Deewana]]''
|''[[Deewana (1992 film)|'''Deewana''']]''
|-
|-
|1993
|'''1994'''
|"Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen"
|'''"Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen"'''
|''[[Baazigar]]''
|'''''[[Baazigar]]'''''
|[[Anu Malik]]
|'''[[Anu Malik]]'''
| Dev Kohli
| '''[[Dev Kohli]]'''
|-
|-
|1994
|'''1995'''
|"Ek Ladki Ko Dekha"
|'''"Ek Ladki Ko Dekha"'''
|''[[1942: A Love Story]]''
|'''''[[1942: A Love Story]]'''''
|[[R.D. Burman]]
|'''[[R.D. Burman]]'''
|[[Javed Akhtar]]
|'''[[Javed Akhtar]]'''
|}
|}


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! Film
! Film
|-
|-
| 1993
| 1994
| "Baazigar O Baazigar"
| "Baazigar O Baazigar"
| ''[[Baazigar]]''
| ''[[Baazigar]]''
|-
|-
|-
|-
| 1994
| 1995
| "Kuch Na Kaho"
| "Kuch Na Kaho"
| ''[[1942: A Love Story]]''
| ''[[1942: A Love Story]]''
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| 1995
| 1996
| "Tujhe Dekha To"
| "Tujhe Dekha To"
| ''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]''
| ''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]''
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| 1995
| 1996
| "Tu Mile Dil Khile"
| "Tu Mile Dil Khile"
| ''[[Criminal (1995 film)#Hindi Version]]''
| ''[[Criminal (1995 film)#Hindi Version|Criminal]]''
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| 1997
| 1998
| "Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain"
| "Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain"
| ''[[Pardes (1997 film)|Pardes]]''
| ''[[Pardes (1997 film)|Pardes]]''
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| 1998
| 1999
| "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai"
| "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai"
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
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|-
| 1999
| 2000
| "Aankhon Ki Gusthakiyaan"
| "Aankhon Ki Gusthakiyaan"
| ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
| ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
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=== Other awards ===
=== Other awards ===
* 2016: 1st position on "Google most searched Indian singers in last 15 years"<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-sunny-leone-google-most-searched-actors-2915875/ |title=Salman Khan, Sunny Leone are Google's most searched Indian actors of last 10 years |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=29 July 2016}}</ref>
* 2016 : Featured in "Most searched and popular Indian singers on Google in the last 10 years"<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-sunny-leone-google-most-searched-actors-2915875/ |title=Salman Khan, Sunny Leone are Google's most searched Indian actors of last 10 years |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=29 July 2016}}</ref>
* 2003: Bollywood Music Award For "Best Artist of the Decade"
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* 2003 : Bollywood Music Award For "Best Artist of the Decade"
* 2001: Channel V Award For Best Male Playback for "Chand Sitare" – ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]''
* 2001: Channel V Award For Best Male Playback for "Chand Sitare" – ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]''
* 2000: Hero Honda Award For Best Playback Singer (Male) for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 2000 : Hero Honda Award For Best Playback Singer (Male) for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 2000: Kalashree Award For Best Male Playback for "Chaand Sitare" – ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]''
* 2000 : Kalashree Award For Best Male Playback for "Chaand Sitare" – ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]''
* 2000: Nomination: [[IIFA Award for Best Male Playback]] for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 2000 : Nomination: [[IIFA Award for Best Male Playback]] for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 2000: Nomination: [[MTV Award]] for "Dil ne yeh" with [[Udit Narayan]] and [[Alka Yagnik]]
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* 1999: [[Mohammed Rafi]] Memorial Award for Best Playback Singer For "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 2000 : Nomination: [[MTV Award]] for "Dil ne yeh" with [[Udit Narayan]] and [[Alka Yagnik]]
* 1999: Nomination: [[MTV Award]] for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" With [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]] – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
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* 1999: [[Zee Gold Awards]] for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1999 : [[Mohammed Rafi]] Memorial Award for Best Playback Singer For "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1999: Kalakar Awards for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1999 : Nomination: [[MTV Award]] for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" With [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]] – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1999: [[Stardust Award]] for Best Playback Singer For "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1999 : [[Zee Gold Awards]] for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1999: [[Anandalok Awards]] for Best Playback Singer (Male) Kumar Sanu for ''Ami Sei Meye''
* 1999 : Kalakar Awards for "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1998: Lions' Club Gold Award For Best Playback Singer "Ladki Badi Anjani Hai" – ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
* 1999 : [[Stardust Award]] for Best Playback Singer For "Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan" – ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]''
* 1998: [[Anandalok Awards]] For Best Playback Singer (Male) Kumar Sanu for ''Gane Bhuban Bhoriye Debo''
* 1999 : [[Anandalok Awards]] for Best Playback Singer (Male) Kumar Sanu for ''Ami Sei Meye''
* 1997: [[BFJA Award]] for film ''Lathi''
* 1998 : Lions' Club Gold Award For Best Playback Singer "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai" – ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
* 1996: [[BFJA Award]] for film ''Kencho Khurte Keote''
* 1998: Nomination: [[Zee Cine Awards]] Best Playback Singer – Male for "Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain" – ''[[Pardes (1997 film)|Pardes]]''
* 1995: Channel V Award For Best Male Playback "Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaana Sanam" – ''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]''
* 1998: Nomination: [[Screen Awards]] Best Male Playback Singer for "Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain" – ''[[Pardes (1997 film)|Pardes]]''
* 1995: Ashirwad Award For Best Male Playback "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha" – ''[[1942: A Love Story]]''
* 1998 : [[Anandalok Awards]] For Best Playback Singer (Male) Kumar Sanu for ''Gane Bhuban Bhoriye Debo''
* 1995: [[Screen Award for Best Male Playback]] for "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha" – ''[[1942: A Love Story]]''
* 1997 : [[BFJA Award]] for film ''Lathi''
* 1996 : [[BFJA Award]] for film ''Kencho Khurte Keote''
* 1995 : Channel V Award For Best Male Playback "Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaana Sanam" – ''[[Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge]]''
* 1995 : Ashirwad Award For Best Male Playback "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha" – ''[[1942: A Love Story]]''
* 1995 : [[Screen Award for Best Male Playback]] for "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha" – ''[[1942: A Love Story]]''
* 1993 : [[Guinness World Records]] Award For " Most number of songs recorded in a day"
* 2023 : World Records India Honored For "Most number of Bollywood songs recorded in a day"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2023/07/10/maximum-bollywood-songs-recorded-in-a-single-day/ |title=Maximum Bollywood Songs Recorded in a Single Day |date=11 July 2023 |access-date=11 July 2023}}</ref>
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Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu with Alka Yagnik in 1990s
Kumar Sanu with Alka Yagnik in 1990s
Background information
Birth nameKedarnath Bhattacharya
Also known asMelody King of Bollywood[1]
Born (1957-10-20) 20 October 1957 (age 68)
Calcutta, West Bengal, India (present-day Kolkata)
Genres
OccupationsPlayback singer
InstrumentsVocals, tabla, piano
Years active1983–present
LabelsYash Raj Films, T-Series, Sony Music, Zee Music, Tips, Saregama, Music Records, Venus Records & Tapes and Vishesh Films My Fun Music

Kedarnath Bhattacharya (born 20 October 1957), professionally known as Kumar Sanu, is an Indian playback singer. He is known as the King of Melody in Bollywood. He is famous for singing thousands of Bollywood Hindi super hit songs. Also as one of the most successful playback singers of 90s era of Bollywood. Apart from Hindi, he has also sung in other languages including Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi, Odia,[2] Chhattisgarhi, Urdu, Pali, English and his native language Bengali, both in West Bengal and Bangladesh. He holds the record for winning five consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer from 1991 to 1995. He holds the Guinness Book of world records since 1993 for recording the maximum number of songs in a single day.

For his contribution to Indian cinema and music, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 by the Government of India. Many of his tracks feature in BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time".[3]

Early life

Kumar Sanu's father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer. His ancestral home and birth place is in Hasara village of Vikrampur near Dhaka. He moved to Calcutta in search of livelihood and Kumar Sanu was born in Calcutta. The two and Sanu's elder sister lived in the Sinthee area of Calcutta (now Kolkata) near Biswanath Park. Kumar Sanu lived at Panchanan tala at Gopal Bose Lane in Sinthi area at North Kolkata.[4]

Career

Main article: Kumar Sanu discography and filmography

Sanu started his playback career as Sanu Bhattacharya from 1983. In 1986, he was in the Bangladeshi film Teen Kanya,[5] directed by Shibli Sadiq. He had his first major Bollywood song in Hero 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 idol Kishore Kumar. Sanu then relocated to Mumbai, where Kalyanji-Anandji gave him a chance to sing in the film Jaadugar.

For the 1990 film Aashiqui, Sanu sang all but one of the songs. He won the first of his record five consecutive Filmfare Awards as Best Male Playback Singer. His next Filmfare Awards came for songs in the movies Saajan (1991), Deewana (1992), Baazigar (1993) and 1942: A Love Story (1994). He won 5 back to back Filmfare awards for singing, between 1990 and 1994.

Significant collaborations

Nadeem–Shravan

Kumar Sanu is with other Thakur Doultani and Shravan
Sanu with Shravan Rathod and Thakur Doultani

Kumar Sanu got his major break when Gulshan Kumar with music directors Nadeem and Shravan gave him chance to sing most of the songs of movie Aashiqui (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 including Saajan (1991), Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991), Sadak (1991), Deewana (1992), Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992), Jaan Tere Naam (1992), Sapne Sajan Ke (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Rang (1993), Damini (1993), Dilwale (1994), Aatish (1994), Salaami (1994), Andolan (1995), Barsaat (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Agnisakshi (1996), Jeet (1996), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Pardes (1997), Sirf Tum (1999), Dhadkan (2000), Kasoor (2001), Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001), Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002), Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002), Dil Ka Rishta (2003), Qayamat (2003), Andaaz (2003), Bewafaa (2005) and Barsaat (2005) He sang most of his songs for them (293 songs).

Anu Malik

Sanu has sung songs of various genres with Anu Malik. It was Malik who made Sanu sing his first western-style song "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhe", from the film Baazigar (1993). Some other achievements of the combo are Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993), Sir (1993), Phool Aur Angaar (1993), Imtihaan (1994), Khuddar (1994), Vijaypath (1994), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Naajayaz (1995), The Gambler (1995), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), Diljale (1996), Krishna (1996), Sapoot (1996), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Daraar (1996), Chaahat (1996), Virasat (1997), Judwaa (1997), Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997), Ishq (1997), Duplicate (1998), Kareeb (1998), Soldier (1998), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999), Aarzoo (1999), Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999), Biwi No.1 (1999), Ajnabee (2001), Ishq Vishq (2003) and No Entry (2005). In 2015, they were again back with songs in Dum Laga Ke Haisha

Jatin–Lalit

Sanu started his work with Jatin–Lalit on the 1992 film Khiladi. From then on he provided his voice for hit movies including Raju 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), Vaastav (1999), Sarfarosh (1999), Khoobsurat (1999) and Dil Kya Kare (1999) He has sung a total of 137 songs for them.

Himesh

Kumar Sanu worked for Himesh 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 as Bandhan (1998), Hello Brother (1999), Kurukshetra (2000), Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000), Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000), Jodi No.1 (2001), Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002), Humraaz (2002) and Taarzan (2004).

Rajesh Roshan

Beginning with "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" in the movie Jurm (1990), Sanu's collaboration with Rajesh Roshan produced one hit after another. Significant movies include Karan Arjun (1995), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Papa Kehte Hai (1996), Dastak (1996), Koyla (1997), Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), Kya Kehna (2000), Karobaar (2000) and Aetbaar (2004).

Viju Shah

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

Anand–Milind

Kumar Sanu has recorded over 150 songs with Anand–Milind. Breaking away from his romantic image, he has sung peppy numbers for the duo, his most famous ones being for actor Govinda. He worked with the duo and successfully delivered hits such as Trinetra (1991), Jigar (1992), Bol Radha Bol (1992), Anari (1993), Platform (1993), Lootere (1993), Krantiveer (1994), Raja Babu (1994), Suhaag (1994), Gopi Kishan (1994), Jai Kishen (1994), Coolie No 1 (1995), Army (1996), Rakshak (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Chal Mere Bhai (2000) and Chhupa Rustam (2001).

Other work

Sanu has released albums of Kishore Kumar's songs including Kishore Ki Yaadein, a collection early in his career. Then came the Yaadein series where he sang many of the songs of Kishore Kumar along with singers Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Vinod Rathod.[6][7]

Sanu has composed music for various Indian films. Utthaan and Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai are 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 Chauhan and 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 show Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki, with singer Udit 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.[8] In 2019, he made a little singing for the Star Plus's "Kulfi Kumarr Bajewala".[9]

Other than singing and composing music for films, he has also shown interest in producing films. In 2006, he produced his first Hindi film Utthaan. Currently, he is working with a fellow producer, Rakesh Bhhatia on a new project named Yeh 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 feature Mithun Chakraborty in a leading role. Recently, Sanu sang for a Bangladeshi Bengali film Hason Raja, which was directed by a UK-based filmmaker Ruhul Amin. This movie was never released. He also has composed for some Bengali movies; Amrita and Tobu Aporichito.

Sanu was on the panel of judges on Sony TV for Waar Parriwar, a reality show based on the bringing together of a singing gharana (family of singers) and on Zee TV in a music reality show called Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. In 2012, he judged the Zee Bangla musical reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Gane Gane Tomar Mone. At present, he is one of the judges of the Star Jalsha popular musical reality show Super Singer.

Recently he recorded an album named Hum 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 movies Sapne Sajan Ke (1992) Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) and Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015).

Sanu is a trustee and Brand Ambassador of Bishwa Bandhan,[10] a foundation for cerebral palsy.

Sanu opened a primary school, Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan,[11] for underprivileged children in Karol Bagh, Delhi. The students are given uniforms and books free of cost.[12]

In 2022 Sanu collaborated with music director Vaibhav Saxena and two young singers for "Mohabbat Mein tere sanam" which was released and distributed worldwide by new-age Record Label Vusic Records.[13]

Work with other singers

Sanu had multiple hit duet numbers with singers Lata 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 Narula and others. Sanu also multiple duets with his daughter Shannon K, pop singer and songwriter, who has launched her career in the United States in 2017.[14]

In 2023 Sanu Collaborate With Arijit Singh for a 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 Narayan and Babul Supriyo
"Kajal Kajal" Sapoot (1996) Amit Kumar
"Raja Ko Rani Se" Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) Udit Narayan and Kumar Sanu?
"Pardesi Pardesi" Raja Hindustani (1996) Udit Narayan and Suresh 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 Udhas and S. 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 ko Ravan Raaj: A True Story Pulan Visaranai

Politics

He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2004 in a ceremony headed by then Party President Venkaiah Naidu, but he later resigned to concentrate on singing.[15] He rejoined BJP on 2 December 2014, inducted by Amit Shah.[16]

Comeback

Sanu returned to playback singing in 2012. He made a comeback at the urge of composers Sajid–Wajid. Sajid-Wajid gave him "Chhammak Chhallo Chhail Chhabili", a wedding song with Shreya Ghoshal for the film Rowdy Rathore (2012). In 2015, Sanu replaced Lata Mangeshkar as the background voice of Yash Raj Films logo for the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha. This was the first time in YRF's 45-year history that the voice of Mangeshkar was replaced.[17]

In 2023 Sanu sang for Rajkummar Rao in Guns & Gulaabs.

Awards

Civil honours

Year Award Honouring body
2001 31 March – Kumar Sanu Day: first Indian singer to achieve such honour in America Michael R. Turner, Mayor, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.[18]
2001 Doctorate (honorary) University of America
2009 Padma Shri: India's 4th highest civilian honour Government of India
2012 Dr. Ambedkar Awards[19] People Education Society
2014 Maharashtraratna Awards Government of Maharashtra
2014 Mahanayak Samman Lifetime Achievement: as Bengali Playback Singer Government of West Bengal
2015 Sangeet Samman Lifetime Achievement Award Government of West Bengal[20]
2017 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nobel Award[19] International Human Rights Council
2018 Felicitation at the UK Houses of Parliament, along with Anuradha Paudwal for contribution in Indian Music and also social services. Indo-British All Party Parliamentary Group[21]
2019 Bishesh Sangeet Mahasanman Government of West Bengal
2021 Honoured with a Doctorate for his contribution to music. He has also been recognized with the Maharashtra Samman Award. Talking about the same, Sanu told IANS: "American University of USA has honoured me with the Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award. It is a Doctorate and the certificate came from the United States. The Governors of 120 countries have approved this. The award was given in Pune." The American University of USA
2021 Lata Mangeshkar Award Government of Madhya Pradesh[22]
2022 Banga Bibhushan, Highest Civilian Award of West Bengal Government of West Bengal

|- |2023 |Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Contribution Award, [National Award At Rajbhavan Mumbai] |Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari Honourable Governor Of Maharastra And Organiser Shri Gurubhai Sureshbhai Thakkar |}

Filmfare Awards

Won
Year Song Film Music director(s) Lyricist
1991 "Ab Tere Bin" Aashiqui Nadeem-Shravan Sameer
1992 "Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai" Saajan
1993 "Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar" Deewana
1994 "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" Baazigar Anu Malik Dev Kohli
1995 "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha" 1942: A Love Story R.D. Burman Javed Akhtar
Nominated
Year Song Film
1994 "Baazigar O Baazigar" Baazigar
1995 "Kuch Na Kaho" 1942: A Love Story
1996 "Tujhe Dekha To" Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1996 "Tu Mile Dil Khile" Criminal
1998 "Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain" Pardes
1999 "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai" Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2000 "Aankhon Ki Gusthakiyaan" Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2003 "Sanam Mere Humraaz" Humraaz
2004 "Kisise Tum Pyar Karo" Andaaz

Other awards

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Notes to note from the melody king of the Bollywood, Kumar Sanu". The Hindu. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Kumar Sanu Odia Songs".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ BBC. "BBC – Asian Network – Top 40 Soundtracks of All Time". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "A Singer Acts". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 April 1997. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  5. ↑ Khole, Purva (23 September 2013). "Kumar Sanu, happy birthday". Bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  6. ↑ "Kumar Sanu: The Melody Of His Voice Lingers On - Odisha Bytes" https://odishabytes.com/kumar-sanu-the-melody-of-his-voice-lingers-on/amp/
  7. ↑ "Singer Kumar Sanu on Being the King of Melody | Entertainment" https://www.idiva.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-will-always-remain-king/24242
  8. ↑ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to. "Kumar Sanu Makes Cameo Appearance in 'Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai'". India West.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ "Kulfi Kumar Bajewala | Kumar Sanu & SiKulfi". YouTube. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021.
  10. ↑ "BishwaBandhan: PURPOSE". 20 March 2016. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  11. ↑ "Kumar Sanu Vidya Niketan – An NGO for underprivileged children". kumarsanuvidyaniketan.org. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  12. ↑ "Singer Kumar Sanu opens school for the underprivileged.. - Bollywood.com News". Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  13. ↑ "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.html
  14. ↑ "Interview with talented Pop Singer Shannon K". CreativInn Art Mag.
  15. ↑ "Kumar Sanu will "sing" for BJP". The Hindu. 17 March 2004. Archived from the original on 4 April 2004. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  16. ↑ "Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu joins BJP". Times Of India. 2 December 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  17. ↑ "Lata Mangeshkar Replaced By Kumar Sanu For Ayushmann Khurrana's Dum Laga Ke Haisha". 18 February 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "Day tripper: Kumar Sanu goes global". Filmfare. July 2001. Archived from the original on 30 August 2004. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "International Human Rights Council Honours Dharmendra With Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Nobel Award". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
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