Kedarnath Bhattacharya (born October 20, 1957) was born in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He is a Indian playback singer. He is professionally known as Kumar Sanu. He is widely recognized as the "King of Melody" in the Bollywood music industry. With his soulful and captivating voice, he has mesmerized audiences across the world for decades, earning him a prominent place in Indian music history.
Kumar Sanu's contribution to the Bollywood music industry is unparalleled. He has sung thousands of hit songs in Hindi, including some of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema. In addition to Hindi, he has also lent his voice to various other languages such as Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi, Odia, Chhattisgarhi, Urdu, Pali, English, and his native language, Bengali, in both West Bengal and Bangladesh.
One of the most successful playback singers of the 90s era of Bollywood, Kumar Sanu has won numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to Indian music. He holds the record for winning five consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer from 1991 to 1995, a feat that has yet to be matched by any other singer in Bollywood history. He is also the holder of the Guinness Book of World Records since 1993 for recording the maximum number of songs in a single day.
Kumar Sanu's talent and achievements have not gone unnoticed by the Indian government. In recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema and music, he was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 2009 by the Government of India. His music has also received international acclaim, with many of his tracks featuring in BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time."
Kumar Sanu's legacy in the Indian music industry is unmatched. With his soulful voice and ability to connect with audiences across languages, he has left an indelible mark on Indian music. His work continues to inspire generations of aspiring singers and will remain a cherished part of Indian music history for years to come.
