Kumar Sanu

Singer

Date of birth:

22 Sep 1957

Height:

Spouse:

Kishore Kumar Junior

(12 Oct 2018)

Actor

Special appearance

Dum Laga Ke Haisha

(27 Feb 2015)

Actor

Kumar Sanu

Utthaan

(13 Oct 2006)

Actor, Music Director, Producer

Beauty Contest Judge, Beauty contest judge (Special appearance

Actor

Himself (singing the song

Crew

Awards

1996

Filmfare Awards
(Best Lyricist)

1995

Filmfare Awards
(Best Playback Singer Male)

1994

Filmfare Awards
(Best Playback Singer Male)

1993

Filmfare Awards
(Best Playback Singer Male)

1992

Filmfare Awards
(Best Playback Singer Male)

1991

Filmfare Awards
(Best Playback Singer Male)

News

"Miss you every day:" Rajkummar Rao remembers his mother on her 8th death anniversary

10 Mar 2024

View this post on InstagramA post shared by RajKummar Rao (@rajkummar_rao)Soon after the actor shared the picture on social media, fans flooded the comment section with red heart emoticons."Mother love always precious," a user wrote.Another user wrote, "love you brother..always."Meanwhile, on the work front, RajKummar will be next seen the sports drama film 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' opposite Janhvi Kapoor.The film is directed by Sharan Sharma, who made his directorial debut with 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'.'Mr and Mrs Mahi' is all set to hit the theatres on April 19.He will also be seen in the upcoming biopic 'SRI.' The story of 'SRI' revolves around the inspiring journey of an industrialist Srikanth Bholla, who did not let his visual impairment come his way, and eventually founded Bollant Industries.'SRI' is all set to hit theatres on May 17.Apart from this, he also has 'Stree 2' opposite Shraddha Kapoor and a family drama film 'Vicky Vidya Ka Wo Wala Video' opposite Triptii Dimri.

Singer Kumar Sanus fan cycles 1200 km to meet him

5 Aug 2023

Rakesh Balodiya, a fan of the singer Kumar Sanu, undertook an extraordinary 1200 Km solo cycle ride from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan to Mumbai to meet his music idol.Talking exclusively to ANI, Rakesh said, I dont have words to express myself right now. I started listening to Kumar Sanus songs when I was in class 12. I got my style of singing from him, I get so much love in my city because of his songs, otherwise, I don't know what I would have been doing today. So that love only pulled me here. When I was starting out, my family and everyone else also supported me a lot because everyone in my city knows how much I love Sanu Da.Soon after Rakesh arrived at Kumar Sanus residence, the singer greeted him with warmth and hugged him.Rakesh also offered a flower bouquet to Sanu.His incredible journey has captured the attention and admiration of people across the country.Kumar Sanu shared with ANI, Fans love us so much, it feels so good. Rakesh came from so far specially to meet me after cycling 1200 km, that's why I hugged him, it made me emotional. At first, I was very surprised that someone would come riding a bicycle from such a distance. So I was worried that anything happens on the way and today I am very relieved to see him. It feels very good.The popular singer, who had given several hits including 'Chura Ke Dil Mera' from 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari', 'Ladki Badi Anjani Hai' from 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' or 'Kurukshetra''s 'Aap Ka Aana Dil Dhadkana', has performed songs in Marathi, Nepali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi, Odia, Chhattisgarhi, Urdu, Pali, and English, as well as Bengali.Between 1991 and 1995, he set a record by winning the Best Male Playback Singer Filmfare Award five times in a row.

Vineet Kumar Singh collaborates with Kabir Khan for a new project

8 Oct 2022

"Excited to work with Kabir Khan Entertainment on this new project. As I step into the skin of a new character, to be honest, this character is very new for me, can't write much but I will say that I am enjoying it. Give me your love and blessings so that I can fulfil this new responsibility honestly," he wrote, adding his monochrome picture.In the image, he is appeared to be lost in some intense thoughts.After seeing Vineet's post, netizens chimed in the comment section to wish him luck."All the best," a social media user commented."You are one of the versatile actors. Can't wait for this one," another one wrote.As per a source, the project's shooting is taking place in Jaipur and has a schedule of two months.

Vineet Kumar Singh to unveil trailer of his upcoming film 'SIYA' on his birthday

24 Aug 2022

Vineet Kumar Singh will be celebrating his birthday by unveiling the trailer of his upcoming social drama 'Siya'. The trailer is to be launched at a grand event in Mumbai today.'Siya' takes the audience through a story of a small-town girl who, against all odds, decides to fight for justice and starts a movement against the vicious patriarchal system. The film stars Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh, both of whom will be seen in completely new avatars as they bring life to these challenging characters.The teaser of the film is hard-hitting and will make you yearn for Siya's plight and from what we can see, the actors have delivered a raw and essayed the role beautifully in the movie.On having a working birthday Vineet Kumar Singh revealed, "Apart from the wishes and love pouring in, it is also an immense happy day for me as I will be attending the trailer launch of Siya today in Mumbai. I'm blessed to be launching the trailer of my movie, that is so close to my heart on my birthday and nothing could be more special or make me happier."Earlier in an interview, Vineet said, "It takes a great deal of skill to walk the fine line between entertainment and impactful messaging. Drishyam Films takes a leap of faith here and aims to do just that with SIYA. The film is power-packed, hard-hitting and one that commands your attention."Talking about the film, director Manish Mundra said, "SIYA isn't just a film but a movement. It's a voice that will resonate with victims who've endured unimaginable emotional, physical and mental pain. While the film is based out of the heartland of India, much like most of our films, it speaks to a global audience.""As a woman, this narrative to me felt like an important one. It's a story that deserves to be told and one that echoes the sentiments of countless victims," Pooja shared.Produced by Drishyam Films, 'Siya' will release nationwide on the 16th of September 2022.The actor currently has been receiving lots of appreciation for his character portrayal of Harun Shah Ali Baig in 'Rangbaaz 3'.Produced by Drishyam Films, 'Siya' is directed by Manish Mundra and will release nationwide on the 16th of September 2022.

Vineet Kumar Singh gains 10 kilos for 'Rangbaaz 3', check out his transformation

18 Jul 2022

Rangbaaz 3'.He had to gain 10 Kilos for the show."Gaining ten kilos for the role was quite strenuous but it was the need of the character and it was very important for me to look the part I was playing. I was put on a strict diet and laborious training for the character, but it has been a great journey and I am excited for the series to release. It is a dark, complex as well as a meaty character and I thoroughly enjoyed playing it," Vineet shared.Directed by Sachin Pathak and written by Siddharth Mishra, 'Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti' is helmed by Navdeep Singh of 'NH10' and 'Manorama Six Feet Under fame'.The third part of the hit franchise is centred around Vineet Kumar Singh's character, Haroon Shah Ali Baig (also known as Saheb) who is a gangster-turned-politician, Robin Hood style. This season charts his rise from a small town in Bihar to becoming one of its most powerful strongmen. As seen in the trailer, Saheb is released from jail after 11 years where he was imprisoned for over 32 criminal case charges including murder, kidnapping and extortion. Loved by many, hated by some, and feared by all, Haroon Shah Ali Baig is now back to claim his territory with a single motive to contest and win the elections. And he has made it clear that he is willing to go to any length to get what he wants even if that means resorting to crude violence and murders.Speaking about his role, Vineet said, "I had so many reasons to jump on-board and be a part of Rangbaaz - Darr ki Rajneeti. First, Ajay Rai is someone I have worked with him in Gangs of Wasseypur and Mukkabaz and he is my lucky charm. It's always a good experience working with him. Secondly, I have always wanted to work with Navdeep Singh as I love his movies. Thirdly, Siddharth Mishra has written an excellent script with beautifully layered characters. My character has all the things that an actor would want in a script. And lastly, Rangbaaz as a franchise is immensely loved by the audience and it has a legacy and a fan following so it was an easy decision for me to take on this project and now with the trailer out, I have fingers crossed".Aakanksha Singh, Rajesh Tailang, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Prashant Narayanan, Vijay Maurya, Sudhanva Deshpande, Soham Majumdar and Ashok Pathak are also a part of the third part, which will be out on ZEE5 on July 29.

'Rangbaaz 3' trailer unveiled, series to stream from July 29

16 Jul 2022

The third part of the hit franchise is centred around Vineet Kumar Singh's character, Haroon Shah Ali Baig (also known as Saheb) who is a gangster-turned-politician, Robin Hood style. This season charts his rise from a small town in Bihar to becoming one of its most powerful strongmen. As seen in the trailer, Saheb is released from jail after 11 years where he was imprisoned for over 32 criminal case charges including murder, kidnapping and extortion. Loved by many, hated by some, and feared by all, Haroon Shah Ali Baig is now back to claim his territory with a single motive to contest and win the elections. And he has made it clear that he is willing to go to any length to get what he wants even if that means resorting to crude violence and murders.Speaking about his role, Vineet said, "I had so many reasons to jump on-board and be a part of Rangbaaz - Darr ki Rajneeti. First, Ajay Rai is someone I have worked with him in Gangs of Wasseypur and Mukkabaz and he is my lucky charm. It's always a good experience working with him. Secondly, I have always wanted to work with Navdeep Singh as I love his movies. Thirdly, Siddharth Mishra has written an excellent script with beautifully layered characters. My character has all the things that an actor would want in a script. And lastly, Rangbaaz as a franchise is immensely loved by the audience and it has a legacy and a fan following so it was an easy decision for me to take on this project and now with the trailer out, I have fingers crossed".Aakanksha Singh, Rajesh Tailang, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Prashant Narayanan, Vijay Maurya, Sudhanva Deshpande, Soham Majumdar and Ashok Pathak are also a part of the third part."I was aware about Rangbaaz's legacy when I took on this season but it is only now that I realise the responsibility that follows. Rangbaaz has a massive fan following and so, we are excited and nervous to please the fans with this season. Though personally, this is my favourite season because of not just the credible performances by all actors but also the crew that put forth their A game. From Navdeep sir (the showrunner) and Sachin (our director) to the team of writers and producers, it truly was a dream team to work with. We have had an incredible time shooting for this season and I hope that the magic translated on-screen as well," Aakanksha said.'Rangbaaz 3' is set to premiere on ZEE5 on 29th July.Rangbaaz started in 2018 with its first season that featured actor Saqib Saleem in the lead.

ZEE5 announces another season of Rangbaaz starring Vineet Kumar Singh

23 Jun 2022

After tasting success with the first two seasons of its marquee gangster drama Rangbaaz, ZEE5 has announced yet another season of the hit show. Speaking about the new season, it will revolve around Vineets charascter, Haroon Shah Ali Baig (also known as Saheb) and charts his rise from a small town in Bihar to becoming one of the most powerful and influential man.ZEE5 announces another season of Rangbaaz starring Vineet Kumar SinghSpeaking about the lead character, a source close to the series added, As he gains power and money through his exploits, he also funnels his resources to help people. His image as the Robin-Hood-type character begins to solidify as he starts to feel accepted and validated. However, he possibly confuses fear for respect. This rise and the subsequent fall of Saheb reflects his journey from an unformed idealism to manipulative cynicism.Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, After the success of Rangbaaz franchise, we are happy to bring yet another intriguing season of Rangbaaz - Darr Ki Rajneeti for our viewers. The show is full of drama, politics, corruption, crime and power-games and a story from the heartland that viewers love and enjoy. We are happy to work with the talented crew of Rangbaaz and are looking forward to another successful run with them.Nimisha Pandey, Chief Content Officer Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, Rangbaaz has been one of the most successful franchises at ZEE5, and we are extremely proud to present the third season of this acclaimed show. It has been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with a passionate creator like Navdeep Singh who has helmed Rangbaaz 3, enabling us to broaden the canvas giving viewers a whole new landscape to inhabit. We are excited for the audiences to experience Vineet Kumar Singhs phenomenal performance as the protagonist in addition to commendable performances by Aakanksha Singh, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Rajesh Telang, and Vijay Maurya amongst others. Rangbaaz is amongst the few shows across the digital ecosystem to have a third season, and we are proud to bring this unique story to life and build characters that viewers remember and love. This season promises to be a gripping watch for our audiences.The show is helmed by Navdeep Singh of NH10 fame. He added, I have been a fan of the earlier seasons of Rangbaaz as this dark world of gangster politics fascinates me. Hence, I was excited to be a part of this season and chalk out a new character with distinct shades of good and bad. Rangbaaz Darr Ki Rajneeti uncovers the epic life and times of Saheb while also charting the story and the politics of Bihar as the two are shown to be inextricably woven together. For those who love rajneeti, this is the show you have been waiting for! I hope that viewers enjoy this showcase of power and politics as we have tried to keep it as real as possible.Written by Siddharth Mishra, directed by Sachin Pathak and produced by JAR Pictures, Rangbaaz Darr Ki Rajneeti will star Vineet Kumar Singh and Aakanksha Singh in leading roles. The 6-episode series also stars Geetanjali Kulkarni, Sudhanva Deshpande, Ashok Pathak, Soham Majumdar, Prashant Narayanan and others in pivotal roles.. Rangbaaz Season 3 will premiere exclusively on ZEE5 soon.Also Read: Jaideep Ahlawat grooves with original Humma Humma girl Sonali Bendre; calls himself luckiest guy in the world

'HIT -The First Case' trailer out, Rajkummar looks sharp in cop drama-thriller

23 Jun 2022

Rajkummar Rao's much-awaited film 'Hit - The First Case' is finally out!The trailer that has left fans in awe of the actor's brilliance, starts with a girl getting abducted. Rajkummar Rao is seen in an intense avatar playing a cop.Looking sharp, Rajkummar is seen trying to resolve the case of the missing girl as he deals with trauma. Sanya Malhotra is Rajkummar's love interest in the film.Full of thrill and suspense, the trailer is being lauded by fans who are waiting with their bated breaths to unfold the mystery that this movie has to offer. 'Hit - The First Case' will hit the screens on July 15. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the upcoming thriller is the Hindi remake of the Telugu film of the same name. The film is set to hit the theatres on July 15 and is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Dil Raju, Krishan Kumar, and Kuldeep Rathore.Apart from 'Hit-the first case', Rajkummar will be seen in a bunch of movies. He is shooting for 'Mr And Mrs Mahi' opposite Janhvi Kapoor. The film is helmed by 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' director Sharan Sharma.Rajkumar is also a part of Anubhav Sinha's 'Bheed', the sequel to his hit film 'Stree', Abhishek Jain's 'Second Innings', Shrikanth Bolla Biopic, Hansal Mehta's 'Swagat Hai,' and Anurag Basu's 'Life in a metro' sequel.

Rajkummar Rao announces film wrap for 'HIT - The First Case'

18 Apr 2022

Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra starrer film 'HIT - The First Case', has finished shooting the final leg of the film.To announce the official shoot wrap of the movie, Rajkummar took to his Instagram handle and posted three pictures. The first image featured Rajkummar and Sanya eating an 'ice gola' while the film's director Sailesh Kolanu, stood beside them. In the second image, the entire cast and crew could be seen cutting a cake. The third picture was of the cake. In the caption, he wrote, "Gola HIT hai. And it's a wrap for HIT - The First Case, see you all soon."The film is the Hindi remake of the Telugu blockbuster 'HIT'. It's a gripping tale of a cop who is on the trail of a missing girl. The original Telugu film starred actors Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma in lead roles.The Hindi remake has been produced by Bhushan Kumar, Dil Raju, Krishan Kumar and Kuldeep Rathore, and is slated to release on May 20, 2022.

Drew Barrymore, Lilly Singh grooves to 'Chura Ke Dil Mera', Akshay Kumar comments

8 Apr 2022

In the video shared by Singh on her Instagram handle, she could be seen grooving to the signature steps of the Alka Yagnik-Kumar Sanu song that featured Shilpa Shetty and superstar Akshay Kumar.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lilly Singh (@lilly)"Finally met @drewbarrymore and she legit stole my heart. Also, didn't she nail this?! Ugh. A queen. I had an absolute blast on @thedrewbarrymoreshow today. Fun fact, Drew and I met virtually during the pandemic and instantly became textually active friends, BUT this was our first time meeting in person. It was magical and real and she can keep my heart forever," Singh, 33, captioned the post.Soon after she posted the video, scores of fans chimed into her comments section, with Akshay Kumar also writing "This is all @drewbarrymore @lilly," with a red heart emoticon.Tahira Kashyap Khurrana also wrote, "Epic," adding a heart emoticon in the comments section.For the unversed, 'Chura Ke Dil Mera' from 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' (1994) was sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik. The reprised version, crooned by Benny Dayal and Anmol Malik was crafted by music director Anu Malik for 'Hungama 2' movie. The reprised version also stars Shilpa taking the screen on fire with her sizzling chemistry with Meezaan Jaffrey.