Actor
Kumar Sanu
- Born: 23 October 1960, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Estimated net worth: 10 million USD
Kumar Sanu is a renowned playback singer in Indian cinema, celebrated for his melodious voice and romantic ballads. He gained fame in the 1990s with hit songs in films such as 'Baazigar' and 'Karan Arjun.' His ability to convey deep emotions through music has…
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About Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu is a renowned playback singer in Indian cinema, celebrated for his melodious voice and romantic ballads. He gained fame in the 1990s with hit songs in films such as 'Baazigar' and 'Karan Arjun.' His ability to convey deep emotions through music has earned him a legendary status in the industry.
- Born
- 23 October 1960, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Known for
- Sound
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Saloni Sanu (1994-present)
- Children
- 1, name not publicly known
- Parents
- P. S. Chatterjee, name not publicly known
- Estimated net worth
- 10 million USD
Fun facts about Kumar Sanu
- Kumar Sanu holds the record for singing the most songs in a single day, with 28 tracks recorded in 1993.
- He was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer five times consecutively from 1991 to 1995.
Famous Kumar Sanu quotes
“Tujhe dekha to yeh jaana sanam”
“Chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko”
“Jaane dil mein chhupi hai kya”
Kumar Sanu filmography
Cast (18)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 TV | Unknown character | |
| 2025 | The Roshans TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Naam Reh Jayega TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2019 | Superstar Singer TV | Self | 3.0 |
| 2018 | Kanpur Waale Khuranas TV | Himself | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Kishore Kumar Junior Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2017 | The Drama Company TV | Self | 3.3 |
| 2017 | Rising Star TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao TV | Self | 6.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha Movie | Himself | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 2009 | India's Got Talent TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2006 | Bigg Boss TV | Unknown character | 4.3 |
| 2006 | Utthaan Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2004 | Indian Idol TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Indian Idol TV | Judge | 5.7 |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai TV | Himself |
Crew (102)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.0 |
| 2020 | Tumi O Tumi Movie | Songs · Sound | |
| 2019 | Chase: No Mercy To Crime Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 2018 | Simmba Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 2016 | Tobu Aporichito Movie | Music · Sound | 10.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 2.0 |
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Rowdy Rathore Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.9 |
| 2010 | My Husband's Wife Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 2006 | Vivah Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Utthaan Movie | Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 2005 | No Entry Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Bewafaa Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 4.5 |
| 2004 | Fida Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.4 |
| 2004 | Garv: Pride and Honour Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 4.0 |
| 2004 | Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Market Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Andaaz Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.9 |
| 2003 | Ishq Vishk Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.9 |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 3.7 |
| 2002 | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.6 |
| 2002 | Dhruva Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.6 |
| 2001 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.1 |
| 2000 | Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.3 |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.4 |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Hum Saath Saath Hain Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Sangharsh Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.1 |
| 1999 | Hello Brother Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.6 |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.8 |
| 1999 | Sooryavansham Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Swamir Ghar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1999 | Jaanam Samjha Karo Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 4.4 |
| 1999 | Mother Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 3.8 |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.5 |
| 1998 | Bandhan Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.0 |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.6 |
| 1998 | Salaakhen Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.2 |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 1997 | Matir Manush Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1997 | Pabitra Papi Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.1 |
| 1997 | Dil Ke Jharoke Main Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.1 |
| 1997 | Auzaar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Shastra Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.7 |
| 1996 | Jeet Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Khamoshi: The Musical Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 1996 | Army Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 4.4 |
| 1996 | Chaahat Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 1996 | Majhdhaar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.5 |
| 1996 | English Babu Desi Mem Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.4 |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 8.5 |
| 1995 | Milan Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1995 | Guddu Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.4 |
| 1995 | Zamaana Deewana Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 1995 | Takkar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.0 |
| 1995 | Anokha Andaaz Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Nishana Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 9.0 |
| 1995 | Karan Arjun Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 1994 | Ikke Pe Ikka Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 3.7 |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.6 |
| 1994 | Janta Ki Adalat Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.9 |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 1994 | 1942: A Love Story Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Chahana Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1994 | Chatyang Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1994 | Insaniyat Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.8 |
| 1994 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 1994 | Mahakaal Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.5 |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.3 |
| 1994 | Khudai Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 10.0 |
| 1994 | Yuhi Kabhi Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1993 | Baazigar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.9 |
| 1993 | Chandra Mukhi Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Dil Tera Aashiq Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 1993 | Anmol Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Aadmi Khilona Hai Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.8 |
| 1993 | Maya Memsaab Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Rang Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1993 | King Uncle Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.9 |
| 1992 | Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Yalgaar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 4.6 |
| 1992 | Yoddha Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.6 |
| 1992 | Chamatkar Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.5 |
| 1992 | Deewana Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Ek Ladka Ek Ladki Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Bhool Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | |
| 1992 | Suryavanshi Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.0 |
| 1992 | Dil Ka Kya Kasoor Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.4 |
| 1991 | Jhoothi Shaan Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 10.0 |
| 1991 | Saajan Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.8 |
| 1989 | Ghabrahat Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.0 |
Latest releases
- Kishore Kumar Junior2018 / TMDB 6.5
- Dum Laga Ke Haisha2015 / TMDB 7.2
- Utthaan2006 / TMDB 10.0
Questions about Kumar Sanu
What are Kumar Sanu's most successful films?
Kumar Sanu's most successful films include 'Baazigar,' 'Karan Arjun,' and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,' where his songs became instant hits and contributed significantly to the films' popularity.
How many awards has Kumar Sanu won?
Kumar Sanu has won numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, showcasing his impact on the Indian music industry.
What was Kumar Sanu's first film?
Kumar Sanu's first film as a playback singer was 'The Burning Train' in 1980, where he contributed to the soundtrack, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
What is Kumar Sanu's singing style?
Kumar Sanu is known for his romantic ballads and melodious voice, which resonate with audiences. His ability to express emotions through music has defined his singing style.
Does Kumar Sanu have any children?
Yes, Kumar Sanu has one child, whose name is not publicly known. He keeps his personal life relatively private.
What is Kumar Sanu's estimated net worth?
Kumar Sanu's estimated net worth is around 10 million USD, reflecting his successful career in music and film.
Has Kumar Sanu worked internationally?
Kumar Sanu has performed internationally, including concerts in countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, showcasing Indian music to global audiences.
What legacy has Kumar Sanu left in music?
Kumar Sanu's legacy in music is marked by his numerous hits in the 1990s, influencing a generation of playback singers and leaving a lasting impact on Bollywood music.