Kumar Sanu (born Kedarnath Bhattacharya on 20 September 1957) is a legendary Indian playback singer, widely celebrated as one of the most iconic and successful voices of the 1990s Bollywood music era. In a prolific career spanning over three decades, he has recorded thousands of songs in Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Nepali, and several other languages.
Renowned for his distinct, nasal, yet deeply soulful and romantic vocal texture, Sanu became the definitive voice for leading romantic heroes during the 90s. He shot to massive superstardom with Mahesh Bhatt's musical blockbuster Aashiqui (1990), which broke records and set the standard for romantic albums in Indian cinema.
Throughout his remarkable career, he received numerous prestigious accolades, including a record-breaking streak of five consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer (from 1990 to 1994)—a feat he shares with no one else—alongside being honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009. His timeless melodies and evergreen romantic tracks continue to be cherished by millions of music lovers across generations.
