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Kumar Sanu

Indian playback singer

Musical artist

Kedarnath Bhattacharya (born 20 October ), professionally known as Kumar Sanu, is a leading Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Hindi film songs.

Kumar sanu: Kedarnath Bhattacharya (born 20 October ), professionally known as Kumar Sanu, is a leading Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Hindi film songs. Apart from Hindi, he has also sung in other languages including Marathi, Nepali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi, Odia, [2] Chhattisgarhi, Urdu, Pali, English and his native language.

Apart from Hindi, he has also sung in other languages including Marathi, Nepali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi, Odia,^[2]Chhattisgarhi, Urdu, Pali, English and his native language Bengali. He holds the record for winning five consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer from to He holds the Guinness World Record for recording the maximum number of songs (28 songs) in a single day since ^[3]

For his contribution to Indian cinema and music, he was awarded the Padma Shri in by the Government of India.

Many of his tracks feature in BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time".^[4]

Early life

Kumar Sanu's father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer. His ancestral home and birthplace were in Vikrampur, located in the Munshiganj district near Dhaka, which is now part of Bangladesh.

In search of a livelihood, he moved to Calcutta, where Kumar Sanu was born. The two and Sanu's elder sister lived in the Sinthee area of Calcutta (now Kolkata) near Biswanath Park. Kumar Sanu lived at Panchanantala at Gopal Bose Lane in Sinthi area at North Kolkata.^[5]

Personal life

Kumar Sanu's first marriage was with Rita Bhattacharya in s.^[6] The couple had three children—Jiko, Jassi and Jaan Kumar Sanu.^[7] The couple got divorced in The marriage was facing challenges, during which he met kunika and they dated for 6 years.

The relationship later ended. ^[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

Main article: Kumar Sanu discography and filmography

Kumar Sanu started his playback career as Sanu Bhattacharya from In , he was in the Bangladeshi film Teen Kanya,^[13] directed by Shibli Sadiq.

He had his first major Bollywood song in Hero Hiralal ().

In , Jagjit Singh introduced Sanu to Kalyanji in Vimal Bunglow, Mumbai.

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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.^{[citation needed]}

He rose to fame in the s 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

Nadeem–Shravan

Kumar Sanu got his major break when Gulshan Kumar, along with music directors Nadeem–Shravan gave him chance to sing most of the songs of movie Aashiqui (), 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 Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (), Saajan (), Sadak (), Saathi (), Phool Aur Kaante (), Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (), Jaan Tere Naam (), Deewana (), Sapne Sajan Ke (), Damini (), Rang (), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (), Dilwale (), Salaami (), Aatish (), Andolan (), Barsaat (), Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (), Agni Sakshi (), Saajan Chale Sasural (), Jeet (), Raja Hindustani (), Pardes (), Sirf Tum (), Dhadkan (), Ek Rishtaa (), Kasoor (), Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (), Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (), Dil Hai Tumhaara (), Dil Ka Rishta (), Andaaz (), Qayamat (), Bewafaa () and Barsaat ().

He sang most of his songs for them ( songs).

Anu Malik

Kumar Sanu has sung songs of various genres with Anu Malik. It was Anu Malik who made Kumar Sanu sing his first western-style song "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen", from the film Baazigar (). Some other achievements of the combo are Tahalka (), Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (), Phool Aur Angaar (), Sir (), Imtihan (), Khuddar (), Vijaypath (), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (), Naaraaz (), Naajayaz (), Gambler (), Akele Hum Akele Tum (), Krishna (), Diljale (), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (), Daraar (), Virasat (), Judwaa (), Mr.

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Sanu broke the Guinness world record for the largest number of songs recorded in a single day, with A testament not only to his polished technique, but to his unparalleled ability to quickly and effortlessly master unfamiliar material in the studio. Sanu also holds the record along with Lata Mangeshkar on the female side for the longest string of consecutive Film fare awards for Best Playback Singer The equivalent of an Oscar and perhaps the most coveted musical award in India with five, a streak that made him arguably the most popular male vocalist in India during the '90s. Kumar Sanu was born Kedernath Bhattacharjee and grew up in Calcutta; his father Pashupati Bhattacharjee was an accomplished classical vocalist and composer, and saw to his son's early musical training as a singer and tabla player. Getting a degree in commerce from Calcutta University,.

& Mrs. Khiladi (), Ishq (), Auzaar (), Soldier (), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (), Jaanam Samjha Karo (), Biwi No.1 (), Ajnabee (), Ishq Vishq () and No Entry (). In , they were again back with songs in Dum Laga Ke Haisha.

Jatin–Lalit

Kumar Sanu started his work with Jatin–Lalit on the film Khiladi.

From then on he provided his voice for hit movies including Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (), Fareb (), Khamoshi (), Yes Boss (), Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (), Ghulam (), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (), Sarfarosh () and Khoobsurat ().

He has sung a total of songs for them.

Himesh Reshammiya

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 () and further for many other films such as Bandhan (), Hello Brother (), Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (), Kurukshetra (), Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (), Jodi No.1 (), Humraaz (), Yeh Hai Jalwa (), Run (), Taarzan (), Vaada ().

Rajesh Roshan

Beginning with "Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye" in the movie Jurm (), Sanu's collaboration with Rajesh Roshan produced one hit after another. Some other significant movies include Insaniyat (), Karan Arjun (), Sabse Bada Khiladi (), Papa Kehte Hai (), Dastak (), Koyla (), Daag (), Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (), Kya Kehna () and Karobaar ().

Viju Shah

Kumar Sanu has rendered his voice for some of Viju Shah's greatest compositions. Vishwatma (), Mohra (), Ravan Raaj (), Tere Mere Sapne (), Gupt (), Aar Ya Paar (), Bulandi (), Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat () and Kasam () are some of their notable albums.

Anand–Milind

Kumar Sanu has recorded over songs with Anand–Milind.

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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 (), Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (), Jigar (), Bol Radha Bol (), Anari (), Platform (), Lootere (), Teesra Kaun (), Krantiveer (),Raja Babu (), Suhaag (), Gopi Kishan (), Eena Meena Deeka (), Coolie No.

1 (), Bandish (), Rakshak (), Ajay (), Mr. Bechara (), Chhote Sarkar (), Hero No. 1 (), Lahu Ke Do Rang (), Chal Mere Bhai () and Chhupa Rustam ().

Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri gave music to some of the most popular albums in which Kumar Sanu rendered his voice such as Ghayal (), Hafta Bandh (), Zindagi Ek Juaa (), Aankhen (), Dalaal (), Veertaa (), Hum Sub Chor Hain () and Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam ().

Other works

Kumar Sanu has released several 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 and Vinod Rathod.^[14]^[15]

Kumar Sanu has composed music for various Indian films.

Short biography of kumar sanu mp3 download free Category: Music. Kumar Sanu is an Indian award winning Bollywood playback singer. He was born on 23 rd September in Kolkatta in India. His original name was Kedar Nath Bhattacharya. He received Padma Shri award from Government of India for his talents in the year

Utthaan and Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai are most remarkable among them. Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Anuradha Paudwal, Sadhana Sargam, Sapna Mukherjee, Sudesh Bhonsle, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Shreya Ghosal, Hema Sardesai, Sunidhi Chauhan and many more lent their voices for his music.

"Yeh Kaisa Utthaan Hai" (sung by Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam in two different versions) and "Jisne Sapna Dekha" (sung by Kumar Sanu himself) are critically acclaimed. He sang the title song for the TV show Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki, with singer Udit Narayan.

In , he along with Sadhana 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 , 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 , he produced his first Hindi film Utthaan. He has also worked with a fellow producer, Rakesh Bhatia on Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai, the film released in , 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 features Mithun Chakraborty in a leading role.

Kumar 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.

Kumar 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 , he judged the Zee Bangla musical reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa – Gane Gane Tomar Mone.

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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 () Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain () and Dum Laga Ke Haisha ().

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

Kumar 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 , Kumar 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 Music Records.^[21]

Work with other singers

Kumar Sanu had multiple hit duet numbers with singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, a, 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.

Kumar Sanu also had multiple duets with his daughter Shannon K, pop singer and songwriter, who has launched her career in the United States in ^[22]

In , Kumar Sanu collaborated with Arijit Singh for an album.

Kumar Sanu is also credited with the highest number of version songs and male duet hits with the finest singers of () and ().

Some of the notable songs are as follows:

Politics

He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in in a ceremony headed by then Party President Venkaiah Naidu, but he later resigned to concentrate on singing.^[23] He rejoined BJP on 2 December , inducted by Amit Shah.^[24]

Comeback

Kumar Sanu returned to playback singing in 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 (). In , he replaced Lata Mangeshkar as the background voice of Yash Raj Films logo for the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha.

Short biography of kumar sanu mp3 download Winner of five consecutive Filmfare awards and having his name entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for recording 28 songs in one day, Kumar Sanu has gained global fame. Mostly singing melodious love songs, Kumar Sanu captured the hearts of many through his tracks in the romantic movie Aashiqui. Kumar Sanu's father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer. He trained Sanu as a singer and tabla player. After getting a degree in commerce from Calcutta University, Sanu began performing in , singing at shows and restaurants around Calcutta.

It occurred for the first time in YRF's years history that the voice of Lata Mangeshkar was replaced for one movie.^[25]

In , Kumar Sanu sang for Rajkummar Rao in Guns & Gulaabs. He also sang in Scar Movie.

Recently he sang 7 songs for an album called "Dua". And a single song sang under Arijit Singh composition.

In , he sang a song with Sunidhi Chauhan & Raftaar under Payal Dev composition. And sang in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Netflix series Release in

In Kumar Sanu Open Own Music Label In Youtube Called "The Kumar Sanu OfficialArchived 10 March at the Wayback Machine".