Big Comment/ From comparisons with Kishore Kumar to autotune: Kumar Sanu makes shocking revelations

Kumar Sanu is a singing legend with a legacy that's hard to match. With a prolific career that spans over the years, Kumar Sanu has graced the industry with numerous iconic songs like Chori Chori Dil Tera, Tumhe Apna Banane Ki Kasam, Yeh Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, and many more. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, he shared insights into his incredible journey, from his early struggles to his enduring success.

From Sanu Bhattacharjee to Kumar Sanu

Did you know that Kumar Sanu's original name was Sanu Bhattacharjee? He revealed that KalyanJi AnandJi played a significant role in renaming him Kumar Sanu. This change allowed him to overcome comparisons and establish his unique identity in the world of music.

Kumar Sanu's path of success

Kumar Sanu's journey to success was marked by resilience and determination. He shared that his upbringing had acquainted him with life's challenges, which made it easier for him to digest his success. He said, "I did not face any problems to digest my success. Those who cannot handle success will be unable to stay in the industry. As I have digested my success, I still don’t remember the moment I became famous."

Handling comparisons with Kishore Kumar

Kumar Sanu has often been compared to the legendary Kishore Kumar, a feat that many consider a significant challenge. He acknowledged the taunts and labels, including being called a 'clone' of another legend. The singer expressed that in order to avoid the comparisons, he was given the name Kumar Sanu, which helped him break away from the shadow of Kishore Kumar and establish his own unique place in the industry.

Facing politics and competition

In the world of showbiz, politics and competition are inevitable. Kumar Sanu emphasised the importance of facing politics but advised against becoming a politician within the industry. He said, "You have to face politics and sort it out. If you do politics, you might face troubles because you are letting it go on. There used to be healthy competition before. It was never like ‘why did you use my song.’"

Singer rights and royalties

Kumar Sanu shed light on the long-standing issue of singer rights and royalties. He noted that a system was established where music directors, lyricists, and musicians were compensated, but singers were often left behind. The emergence of an association allowed singers to demand their share of royalties, ensuring that their contributions to the music industry were rightfully acknowledged.

Technology and autotunes in music

Regarding the influence of technology and autotunes in today's music industry, Kumar Sanu acknowledged that technology cannot be halted, but it has the potential to turn non-singers into singers, which he considered a negative aspect. He said, "We cannot stop technology as it will keep advancing. A negative point of technology is that it turns a non-singer into a singer but a plus point is that it saves your time."