Kumar Sanu is a renowned Indian playback singer, known for his soulful voice and his contributions to Bollywood music. He was born as Kedarnath Bhattacharya on October 23, 1957, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He is one of the most celebrated playback singers in the Hindi film industry, particularly recognized for his romantic ballads in the 1990s.
Kumar Sanu gained fame in the early '90s with his distinctive voice and ability to effortlessly connect with listeners through his heartfelt renditions. He became one of the most prominent voices in Bollywood during the era, along with singers like Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik. Some of his biggest hits include songs from films like "Aashiqui" (1990), "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" (1991), "Baazigar" (1992), and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998).
His career was particularly defined by his partnership with music directors Nadeem-Shravan, who composed many of his major hits. Kumar Sanu is also known for his ability to sing in various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, and others, making his influence widespread.
He earned several accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Tum Hi Tum" from the movie "Aashiqui". He is also one of the few singers to have sung over 20,000 songs in different languages.
Despite a drop in his mainstream presence in later years, Kumar Sanu remains a beloved figure in the world of Indian music and is still recognized for his timeless contributions to Bollywood.