Kumar Sanu Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies, Instagram, Sibling, Wife

Kumar Sanu, born Kedarnath Bhattacharya, is a renowned Indian playback singer who is celebrated for his contributions to Hindi cinema.

He gained prominence with his soulful renditions in the 1990s, notably through the film Aashiqui (1990), where his voice became synonymous with romantic ballads.

His collaborations with composers like Nadeem-Shravan and Anu Malik produced numerous hits, solidifying his status in the Indian music industry.

Profile

• Full name: Kedarnath Bhattacharya
• Nickname: Kumar Sanu
• Date of birth: October 20, 1957
• Age: 67 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Playback singer, music director, and actor
• Height: 1.8 m
• Parents: Father – Pashupati Bhattacharya (vocalist and composer)
• Siblings: Tapan Bhattacharya
• Spouse: Saloni Bhattacharya
• Children: Shannon K, Annabelle Kumar Sanu, Jaan Kumar Sanu
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Bengali
• Net worth: $9 million

Early Life and Education

Kumar Sanu is now at the age of 67. He was born on October 20, 1957, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

His father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer, and his ancestral home was in Vikrampur, Munshiganj district, near Dhaka (now in Bangladesh).

In search of a livelihood, he moved to Kolkata, where Kumar Sanu was born. The family lived in the Sinthee area of Kolkata near Biswanath Park. Kumar Sanu lived at Panchanantala at Gopal Bose Lane in the Sinthi area in North Kolkata.

Personal Life

Kumar Sanu’s first marriage was with Rita Bhattacharya in the 1980s. The couple had three children: Jiko, Jassi, and Jaan Kumar Sanu.

The couple got divorced in 1994. Sanu later married Saloni Bhattacharya. The couple has two daughters: Shannon K, a Bollywood playback singer, and their younger daughter, Annabelle Kumar Sanu, a songwriter and author.

Career

Kumar Sanu started his playback career as Sanu Bhattacharya in 1983. In 1986, he was in the Bangladeshi film “Teen Kanya,” directed by Shibli Sadiq.

He had his first primary Bollywood song, “Hero Hiralal”, in 1988. In 1989, Jagjit Singh introduced Sanu to Kalyanji in Vimal Bunglow, Mumbai.

On their suggestion, Sanu changed his early name from “Sanu Bhattacharya” to “Kumar Sanu” after his idol Kishore Kumar. Sanu then relocated to Mumbai, where Kalyanji-Anandji allowed him to sing in the film “Jaadugar.”

He rose to fame in the 1990s and became one of the most prominent voices in Bollywood, lending his vocals to countless hit songs.

His collaboration with composers like Nadeem-Shravan, Anu Malik, and Jatin-Lalit resulted in numerous chart-topping tracks.

Sanu’s romantic ballads and soulful renditions have made him a favourite among music lovers, earning him several awards and accolades throughout his career.

Awards

• Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (1991–1995)
• Padma Shri by the Government of India (2009)
• Guinness World Record for recording the maximum number of songs (28 songs) in a single day since 1993

Net Worth

Kumar Sanu’s net worth is approximately $9 million, roughly equivalent to ₹65 crore.

This wealth is primarily derived from his successful playback singing career, live performances, royalties, and various commercial endeavours.

Controversy

Kumar Sanu has been involved in several controversies throughout his career. In 2017, he sparked a debate by commenting on using loudspeakers for religious purposes.

He stated that he was disturbed by the early morning azaan (Islamic call to prayer) and other religious sounds.

This led to widespread discussions and debates on social media and in the media. In 2020, following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Kumar Sanu posted videos alleging that two major music companies were monopolizing the industry and not promoting new talent.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kumarsanuofficial
• Twitter: @iKumarSanu

Filmography

• “Sapne Sajan Ke” (1992)
• “Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain” (1999)
• “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” (2015)

Discography

• “Kishore Ki Yaadein” (1990)
• “Yaadein” series (1990s)
• “Utthaan” (2006)
• “Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai” (2014)