Kumar Sanu (born October 23, 1957) is a legendary Bollywood playback singer, known for his soulful voice and romantic hits. He gained fame in the 1990s with iconic songs like “Tujhe Dekha To” and “Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin.” Kumar Sanu won multiple Filmfare Awards and holds the record for recording 28 songs in a single day. His melodious voice continues to be cherished by music lovers worldwide.
Kumar Sanu: Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More
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Full Name
Kedarnath Bhattacharya (Kumar Sanu)
Date of Birth
October 23, 1957
Place of Birth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Age
67 years (as of 2024)
Nationality
Indian
Profession
Playback Singer, Music Composer
Genres
Bollywood, Classical, Romantic, Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Debut Song
“Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye” (Film: Jurm)
Famous Songs
“Tujhe Dekha To,” “Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai,” “Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin,” “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha”
Physical Appearance
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Height
5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight
75 kg (165 lbs)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Family
Relation
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Father
Purnachandra Bhattacharya (Classical Musician)
Mother
Manju Bhattacharya
Spouse
Rachna Sharma (Married in 1994)
Children
2 Children: Shivangi Sanu and Joshi Sanu
Personal Life
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Hobbies
Singing, Traveling, Watching Movies
Residence
Mumbai, India
Religion
Hinduism
Career Highlights
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1990
Kumar Sanu made his playback debut with the song “Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye” in the film Jurm.
1990s
Became one of the leading playback singers in Bollywood with hits like “Tujhe Dekha To” and “Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin.”
1993
Won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Tujhe Dekha To” (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge).
2000s
Continued to be a major playback singer in Bollywood, contributing to films like “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.”
2010s
Though his peak was in the ’90s, Kumar Sanu continues to perform and contribute to music.
Interesting Facts
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Versatility
Kumar Sanu is known for his ability to sing both romantic songs and heart-wrenching ballads.
Record-Breaking
He holds the record for recording the maximum number of songs in a day, having sung 28 songs in a single day.
Voice Similarity
His voice is often compared to that of legendary singer Kishore Kumar, and he has been highly influenced by him.
Unique Achievements
Kumar Sanu is one of the few Bollywood singers who has won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer multiple times.
Awards and Recognitions
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Filmfare Awards
Best Male Playback Singer (1993, 1994, 1995, 1999)
National Film Award
Best Male Playback Singer for the song “Tujhe Dekha To” (1995)
Other Honors
Lata Mangeshkar Award, Padma Shri (awarded in 2009)
