Kumar Sanu is an Indian singer, music composer, and politician. He was born on 20 October 1957 in Kolkata, West Bengal. His zodiac sign is Libra. He earned his graduate degree in Kolkata University. 

His father’s name was Pashupatinath Bhattacharya. He has a brother Tapan Bhattacharya. 

He is married to Saloni Sanu. They are parents to a son, Jaan Kumar Sanu, and two daughters, Shannon K and Anna. 

Kumar Sanu’s favourites

His hobbies include cooking and travelling. 

He likes to eat fish curry and chole bhature. 

His favourite actor is Amitabh Bachchan.

His favourite singer is Kishore Kumar. 

Interesting facts about Kumar Sanu

Kumar Sanu is called the melody king of Bollywood. 

In the year 1986, Kumar Sanu made his debut as a playback singer with the Bengali film ‘Teen Kanya.’

In 1987, he sang his first Hindi film song for the Bollywood film ‘Aandhiyan.’

Kumar Sanu’s record

Kumar Sanu’s name is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for recording 28 songs in a day. 

In the initial years of his career, he disliked working with the artist AR Rahman. 

Kumar Sanu is a member of the Bharatiya Janta Party. 

He is a huge fan of Brazilian football player Zico; Kumar Sanu’s son is nicknamed Zico. 

In the year 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri Award. 

He is presently serving as the judge of singing reality show ‘Indian Idol.’

Kumar Sanu’s famous songs

Kumar Sanu’s popular songs are Jaati Hoon Main, Mohabbat Dil Ka Sakoon, Chori Chori Dil Tera, Aap Ka Aana Dil Dhadkana, Chura Ke Deil Mera, Kitna Haseen Chehra, Tumse Milne Ko Dil, Who Ladki Bahut Yaad Aati Hai, Ek Jawani Teri Ek Jawani, Tere Dard Se Dil, Teri Chunariya, Yeh Dil Aashiqana, Utha Le Jaoonga, Tum Par Hum Hai Take, Shaam Bhi Khoob Hai, Kore Kore Sapne, Ladki Badi Anjani Hai, Saajanji Ghar Aaye (1998), and many more.