Kumar Sanu

Kumar Sanu

Kumar Sanu (actually Kedarnath Bhattacharya ; born September 23, 1957 in Calcutta ) is an Indian playback singer of Hindi films .

Life

Kumar Sanu's father Pashupati Bhattacharya was a renowned singer and composer who recognized and promoted his son's talent at an early stage. Kumar Sanu began his musical career in 1984. His breakthrough came six years later when he did the vocals for the film Aashiqui . It is in the Guinness Book of Records for the most songs recorded in one day; there were 28 titles.

Filmography (selection)

• 1991: Saajan
• 1992: Bekhudi
• 1992: Deewana - In the sign of love (Deewana)
• 1994: 1942: A Love Story
• 1994: Yeh Dillagi
• 1995: Hulchul
• 1995: Akele Hum Akele Tum
• 1995: Taaqat
• 1995: Gundaraj
• 1996: Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
• 1996: Bambai Ka Babu
• 1996: English Babu Desi Mem - The boy from England and the Indian girl
• 1997: Pardes
• 1997: Auzaar
• 1997: Ishq
• 1998: Dushman
• 1998: Bandhan
• 1998: Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
• 1999: Dil Kya Kare
• 1999: Sarfarosh
• 1999: Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya
• 2000: Raju Chacha
• 2001: Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
• 2002: Dil Hai Tumhaara
• 2004: Fida
• 2004: Aetbaar - love can be fatal ... (Aetbaar)

Awards

• Filmfare Awards for best playback singers
  • 1991 for "Ab Tere Bin" from the film Aashiqui
  • 1992 for "Mera Dil Bhi" from the film Saajan
  • 1993 for "Deewana" from the film Deewana - In the sign of love
  • 1994 for "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" from the film Baazigar
  • 1995 for "Ek ladki ko dekha" from the film 1942: A Love Story

• Star Screen Awards for best playback singer
  • 1995 for "Ek ladki ko dekha" from the film 1942: A Love Story

Web links

• Kumar Sanu in the Internet Movie Database (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ culturalindia.net