Kumar Sanu
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Biography
One of the most successful and honored playback singers in the history of Bollywood, Indian vocalist Kumar Sanu was born Kedarnath Bhattacharya on October 20, 1957 in Calcutta. The son of a songwriter and singer, he began his film singing career in the mid-1980s. In a few years he had been introduced to some of the biggest names in the business and in 1990 he was tapped by the influential duo Nadeem-Shravan to sing the majority of the songs for the film Aahiqui. Kumar Sanu would capture the Best Male Playback singer at that yearâs Filmfare Awards for âAb Tere Binâ, beginning a streak that saw him winning that award five years in a row. In 1991 and 1992 he captured the award again with songs written by Nadeem-Shravan, and they would remain his most regular collaborators for the next three decades. He also enjoyed successful collaborations with other admired composers and lyricists including Anu Malik, Jatin Lalit, and Rajesh Roshan. He remained one of the most popular singers well into the 21st century capturing innumerable industry accolades likes Artist of the Decade at the 2003 Bollywood music Awards. By 2009 he was such a cultural force that he was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India, by his government. He scored chart hits as late as 2021 âSambhala Hai Maineâ, which had been used in the 2018 film Naaraaz, hit the Indian charts.
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- Neend Churayee Meri featuring Kumar Sanu
- Mirchi Lagi Toh (from "Coolie No. 1") featuring Alka Yagnik
- Aana Mere Pyar Ko (From "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa") featuring Kumar Sanu
- So Ja Chup Ho Ja by Kumar Sanu
- Tum Paas Ho Jab Mere by Kumar Sanu
- Soldier Soldier Meethi Baaten
- Koi To Saathi Chahiye
- Bade Nazuk Daur Se
- Barsaat Ho Rahi by Kumar Sanu
- Ei Je Akash Aar Ei Je Mati featuring Kumar Sanu
- Dheere Dheere Hausla
- Mere Khwabon Mein Tu (From "Gupt") by Kumar Sanu
- Aye Sanam Meri Baahon Mein
- Pyar Hua Hai
- Akhkha India Jaanta Hai
- Kis Mausam Mein
- Yaaron Kya Ladki Hai
- Niri Bili Nixha
- Daata Mere Daata
- Ore o Dustu Meyea
- Bye Bye Miss Goodnight
- Chaahat Se Hai Begani
- Aap Ka Aana Dil Dhadkana featuring Alka Yagnik
- Dil Jaane Jigar Tujh Pe
