Meet star who has a soothing voice, won Filmfare Awards for 5 consecutive years, recorded 28 songs in 24 hours, not AR Rahman, Arijit Singh, or Sonu Nigam, it is…

Kumar Sanu is a renowned singer in the Bollywood industry. He redefined romance in Hindi cinema in the 90s. His real name is Kedarnath Bhattacharya, and he is celebrating his birthday today. Kumar Sanu not only touched millions of hearts with his velvety and beautiful singing, but also gave Indian music a new dimension. Born on October 20, 1957, in Kolkata, Kumar Sanu holds the distinction of recording 28 songs in 24 hours.

Songs like ‘Dil Ka Aalam’ and ‘Nazar Ke Samne’ from ‘Aashiqui’ (1990)Kumar SanuIt made him an overnight star, and the album remains a milestone for music lovers even today. His voice possessed a magical quality that gave a new dimension to romantic, sad, and upbeat songs. This earned him titles like “King of Melody” and “King of Romance.”

Sang more than 20,000 songs

Kumar Sanu’s singing talent has been characterized by his versatility. He has recorded over 20,000 songs, in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and many other Indian languages. Whether it’s the romantic style of “Chori Chori Jab Nazar-e-Mili” (Kaarib), the innocence of “Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai” (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai), or the explosive energy of “Yeh Kali Kali Aankhen” (Baazigar), Sanu has mastered every genre with great ease. This ability makes him one of the most beloved singers of Bollywood’s golden era.

Won Filmfare Award for 5 consecutive years

His greatest record is winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Singer for five consecutive years (1990-1994). In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, a symbol of his dedication to his art. Kumar Sanu holds another record, immortalizing him as a record-breaker in the music world. This incident is related to his work, when the singer recorded 28 songs in a single day and entered the Guinness World Records.

Kumar Sanu was at the peak of his career in the 90s. In 1993, Kumar Sanu was at the peak of his career. He was singing for dozens of films simultaneously. Music directors and producers were vying for his recording dates. Meanwhile, Kumar Sanu was scheduled to embark on a 40-day international tour. This was a major concern, as a singer’s presence in the studio was mandatory at that time.

There was an uproar as soon as the news of going abroad was received. As soon as the news of the singer’s departure broke, the studio was in a frenzy. Work on several films was in danger of being halted. Every producer wanted to record tracks for their films before his departure. There was no prior planning; it was merely a coincidence. Kumar Sanu took an unusual step for the producers. He decided to record as many songs as possible in a single day before leaving for his tour.

Kumar Sanu recorded 28 songs in 24 hours

Recording began in the morning and continued late into the night. As soon as one track was finished, he would move on to the next music director’s song. His speed and amazing one-take performances amazed everyone. When the day’s recordings were tallied, everyone was stunned. In less than 24 hours, Kumar Sanu had recorded 28 songs for different films with different composers.

Name is recorded in Guinness World Records

This incredible achievement was immediately recognized. In 1993, Kumar Sanu was inducted into the Guinness World Records as the singer with the most songs recorded in a single day. This record still stands today. This anecdote is not only a testament to his singing ability, but also reflects his dedication and passion for his work.

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