Born Kedarnath Bhattacharya in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sanu was raised in a musically rich environment. His father, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a noted vocalist and composer who trained young Kedarnath in classical music and rhythm.
Before the glitz of Bollywood, Sanu was Shanu Bhattacharya, performing at local shows and even in bars in Kolkata and Bengaluru. His big break came when the legendary noticed him and introduced him to the composer duo Kalyanji-Anandji. It was at their suggestion that he changed his name to Kumar Sanu—partly because his style was so heavily influenced by his idol, Kishore Kumar. Kumar Sanu
This record remains unbroken in the male playback category. Beyond awards, Sanu earned a place in the in 1993 for recording the maximum number of songs in a single day—an astonishing 28 tracks. Signature Style and Iconic Collaborations Born Kedarnath Bhattacharya in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sanu