About Kumar Sanu
Kumar Sanu is the voice of 1990s Bollywood romance. His soft, nasal tone defined songs such as Ek Ladki Ko Dekha, Tujhe Dekha To, Dheere Dheere Se, Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum and Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain, and he famously won five consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer.
Kumar Sanu quick facts
- Real name: Kedarnath Bhattacharya
- Born: 20 October 1957, Kolkata
- Profession: Playback singer
- Known for: Ek Ladki Ko Dekha, Tujhe Dekha To, Dheere Dheere Se
- Honours: Padma Shri (2009); five consecutive Filmfare Awards
Early life and background
Born in 1957 in Kolkata, Kumar Sanu trained in music with his father, a singer and composer. He began by singing Kishore Kumar songs at stage shows before getting his break in Hindi films.
Career highlights
His breakthrough came with Aashiqui (1990), whose songs made him a star. Through the decade he sang for nearly every major hero, recording hits such as Dheere Dheere Se, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha (1942: A Love Story), Tujhe Dekha To (DDLJ) and Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain (Pardes).
He is said to have recorded 28 songs in a single day, a record often cited from his peak years. He continues to tour with 90s-themed concerts that draw huge nostalgic crowds.
Popular songs by Kumar Sanu
- Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum – Aashiqui (1990)
- Dheere Dheere Se – Aashiqui (1990)
- Ek Ladki Ko Dekha – 1942: A Love Story (1994)
- Tujhe Dekha To – DDLJ (1995)
- Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain – Pardes (1997)
- Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai – Saajan (1991)
Awards and achievements
- Padma Shri (2009)
- Five consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer (1991–1995)
Audience and brand fit
Kumar Sanu is ideal for nostalgia campaigns, 90s nights, corporate celebrations, FMCG and family brands, and Bengali and North Indian audiences who grew up with his music.
Book Kumar Sanu through CelebrityHai
Looking to work with Kumar Sanu? CelebrityHai can approach Kumar’s team for concerts, 90s nights, corporate and private shows, brand appearances. Tell us about the campaign or event, the timeline and the budget range, and we will confirm availability, negotiate terms and manage the paperwork and the day itself.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Kumar Sanu for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Kumar’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Kumar Sanu available for brand endorsements?
Kumar considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Kumar Sanu work in?
Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, English.
Available for
- Live Performance
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Kumar Sanu’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
