Basic Information :
- Real Name: Kedarnath Dutta
- Popular Name: Kumar Sune.
- Profession: Singer, Composer.
- Date of Birth: October 20, 1957
- Age : Sixty-eight years
- Birthplace: Kolkata in West Bengal, India.
- Nationality: Asian of the subcontinent of India.
Kumar Sanu is a legendary name in the history of Bollywood and is also known as the “Melody King” of Bollywood. In the 1990’s, he shot to fame with his romantic numbers and soulful tunes.
Physical Appearance
- Height: Around 5’9″ (175 cm).
- Weight: Around 75 kgs (approx).
- Eye Colour: Black.
- Hair Colour: Black colored.
Early Life & Education
Kumar Sanu was born into a musical Bengali family. His father, Pashupati Bhattacharya was a well-known vocalist and composer, which instilled in Sanu a love for music from a young age.
- Father: Pashupati Dev Bhattacharya.
- Brother: Tapan Kumar Bhattacharya.
- College: Kolkata University.
Before he entered the world of Bollywood, he was a performer in Kolkata, and later he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in playback singing.
Career
Bollywood Breakthrough
Kumar Sanu’s turn came when he sang for the movie.
Aashiqui (1990)
The soundtrack went on to be a blockbuster, which in turn secured his position as Bollywood’s preeminent playback singer of the 1990s.
Famous Songs
Some of his timeless hits are:
- “Tujhe Dekha To”
- “Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai”
- “Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain”
- “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha”
- “Chura Ke Dil Mera”
- “Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye”
He has put out music in many languages, which include Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bhojpuri and Kannada.
Achievements
- Won 5 out of 5 Filmfare Awards from 1991 to 1995.
- Entered the Guinness World Records for a 28-song day.
- Awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 by the Indian government.
Wife & Family
- First Wife
- Rita Bhattacharya
- The couple later divorced in 1994.
- Current Wife
- Saloni Bhattacharya
- Children
- Jaan Kumar Sanu
- Shannon K
Other children from his first marriage
In 1996, Kumar Sanu got into a legal issue with his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya.
Net Worth (2026)
Estimated Net Worth: Rs. 75 110 Crores (approx..
Income Sources
- Playback singing
- Live concerts
- Music royalties
- TV reality shows
- YouTube and streaming platforms
Cars & Lifestyle
Kumar Sanu is reported to own:
- Range Rover Evoque
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
- Toyota Innova
He is reported to own large luxury properties in Mumbai and Dubai.
Interesting Facts
- His original name is Kedarnath Bhattacharya
- Music directors Kalyanji Anandji gave the go-ahead for the stage name “Kumar Sanu.
- Performed over 20,000 songs in his career.
- Known to be the best in the field of romantic playback singing in Bollywood.
Summary
Kumar Sanu is an iconic figure in the world of Indian music, which saw the height of his success in the 1990’s. With a large repertoire of hit songs and a win in the Filmfare Awards, he had a very successful run that has seen him through many decades. Today, he is a legendary personality in Indian music history.
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