Basic Information
- Real Name: Kedarnath Banerjee.
- Popular Name: Kumar S.
- Profession: Singer of the Playback, Music Composer.
- Date of Birth: 20 October 1957, which can also be written as 1957 October 20 or October 20, 1957.
- Age (2026): 60 and 8 years of age.
- Birthplace: Kolkata in West Bengal, India.
- Nationality: Indian.
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5’9” (175 cm).
- Weight: Around 0.075 metric tons (approx..
- Eye Colour: Black.
- Hair Colour: Black.
Family Details
- Father: Pashupati Bhattacharya (singer and composer).
- Mother: Name is unknown to the public.
- First Wife: Rita Roy.
- Current Wife: Salini Bhattacharya.
- Children: Kids:
- Jaan Kumar Sanu
- Shannon K
Other children from the first marriage
His daughter is also a singer and performer named Shannon K.
Early Life
Kumar Sanu grew up in a family of Bengali musicians. His father was a classical singer and composer, which instilled in Sanu a love for music from a young age. He began his stage career in Kolkata before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career as a playback singer.
Career
- Bollywood Breakthrough
- Kumar Sanu rose to fame in the 1990’s through the movie.
- Aashiqui (1990)
The soundtrack was an instant success, which in turn made him become one of Bollywood’s top singers overnight.
Popular Songs
Some of his evergreen songs include: Some of his timeless songs include:
- “Ab Tere Bin”
- “Tujhe Dekha To”
- “Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain”
- “Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai”
- “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha”
- “Chura Ke Dil Mera”
He released music in several languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Bhojpuri, and Kannada.
Major Achievements
Won 5 straight Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer from 1991 to 1995, which included:
Entered the Guinness World Records for a 28-song day.
In 2009, the Government of India awarded the Padma Shri to which individual?
Wife & Relationships
Kumar Sanu first married Rita Bhattacharya, but that union broke up. Also, he went on to marry Saloni Bhattacharya.
In 2026, he also found himself in the public eye, which he did so by winning a legal case against his ex-wife.
Net Worth (2026)
Estimated Net Worth: 75 110 Crores (approx..
Income Sources
- Playback singing
- Live concerts
- Music royalties
- TV appearances
- YouTube and streaming revenue
Cars & Lifestyle
Kumar Sanu is said to own:
- Range Rover Evoque
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
- Toyota Innova
He is a resident of a very fancy apartment in Mumbai.
Interesting Facts
Renamed his name from Kedarnath Bhattacharya to Kumar Sanu at the advice of music directors Kalyanji and Anandji.
- In the 1990s known for singing hit after hit of that decade.
- Famous for romantic Bollywood melodies
- One of the greatest playback singers in India’s music history.
Summary
Kumar Sanu is a legend in the field of Indian playback singing, which during the 1990’s was defined by his romantic numbers. He won multiple Filmfare Awards and broke the Guinness World Record to add to his list of achievements, and has had decades of successful career, which has seen him also become one of the most respected voices in Indian music history.
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