Kumar Sanu recalls singing at underworld don's Dubai party, says they became fans
Singer Kumar Sanu recalled being made to sing at an underworld don's party in Dubai during a tense phase in the film industry. He said that they became his fans later.
Singer Kumar Sanu has recalled being made to sing at an underworld don's party in Dubai, saying he was frightened for his life and felt he had no choice but to perform. He also said the people who had called him to sing became his fans later.
Speaking on Subhojit Ghosh's podcast, the 68-year-old said the underworld had direct control over the Hindi film industry at the time. According to Sanu, the atmosphere in the industry was unsettling and violent incidents were taking place around people from the film world.
During the conversation, Sanu said, "I was scared. At that time, something was going on — there was such a system." Ghosh replied, "Gulshan Kumar was shot dead at that time."
Recalling that period, Sanu said, "A lot of things happened in front of my eyes, so I was scared. But I tried to reason with them. In return, they would ask for something — come and sing here. I went and sang. I had to do that." He said he would try to reason with such people, but they would ask him to perform at their events in return.
Sanu then said, with a smile, that once they became his fans, they would tell him, "If someone does anything to you, tell us, we will take care of it." He said he would reply, "There is no need for you to look after me; I can take care of myself."
More about Kumar Sanu
Last year, Sanu approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights. In his petition, he sought protection over his name, voice, vocal style and technique, vocal arrangements and interpretations, mannerisms and manner of singing, images, caricatures, photographs, likeness and signature.
He also sought protection against unauthorised or unlicensed use and commercial exploitation by third parties that could create confusion, deception or dilution among the public. The suit, filed through advocates Shikha Sachdeva and Sana Raees Khan, also alleged violation of Sanu's moral rights in his performances under the Copyright Act.
Sanu has had a career spanning decades and is known for songs such as Ek Sanam Chahiye from Aashiqui (1990), Dil Ka Aalam from Aashiqui (1990), Dheere Dheere Se Meri Zindagi Mein Aana from Aashiqui (1990), Chura Ke Dil Mera from Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), and Tujhe Dekha To from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
Singer Kumar Sanu has recalled being made to sing at an underworld don's party in Dubai, saying he was frightened for his life and felt he had no choice but to perform. He also said the people who had called him to sing became his fans later.
Speaking on Subhojit Ghosh's podcast, the 68-year-old said the underworld had direct control over the Hindi film industry at the time. According to Sanu, the atmosphere in the industry was unsettling and violent incidents were taking place around people from the film world.
During the conversation, Sanu said, "I was scared. At that time, something was going on — there was such a system." Ghosh replied, "Gulshan Kumar was shot dead at that time."
Recalling that period, Sanu said, "A lot of things happened in front of my eyes, so I was scared. But I tried to reason with them. In return, they would ask for something — come and sing here. I went and sang. I had to do that." He said he would try to reason with such people, but they would ask him to perform at their events in return.
Sanu then said, with a smile, that once they became his fans, they would tell him, "If someone does anything to you, tell us, we will take care of it." He said he would reply, "There is no need for you to look after me; I can take care of myself."
More about Kumar Sanu
Last year, Sanu approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights. In his petition, he sought protection over his name, voice, vocal style and technique, vocal arrangements and interpretations, mannerisms and manner of singing, images, caricatures, photographs, likeness and signature.
He also sought protection against unauthorised or unlicensed use and commercial exploitation by third parties that could create confusion, deception or dilution among the public. The suit, filed through advocates Shikha Sachdeva and Sana Raees Khan, also alleged violation of Sanu's moral rights in his performances under the Copyright Act.
Sanu has had a career spanning decades and is known for songs such as Ek Sanam Chahiye from Aashiqui (1990), Dil Ka Aalam from Aashiqui (1990), Dheere Dheere Se Meri Zindagi Mein Aana from Aashiqui (1990), Chura Ke Dil Mera from Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), and Tujhe Dekha To from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
Singer Kumar Sanu has recalled being made to sing at an underworld don's party in Dubai, saying he was frightened for his life and felt he had no choice but to perform. He also said the people who had called him to sing became his fans later.
Speaking on Subhojit Ghosh's podcast, the 68-year-old said the underworld had direct control over the Hindi film industry at the time. According to Sanu, the atmosphere in the industry was unsettling and violent incidents were taking place around people from the film world.
During the conversation, Sanu said, "I was scared. At that time, something was going on — there was such a system." Ghosh replied, "Gulshan Kumar was shot dead at that time."
Recalling that period, Sanu said, "A lot of things happened in front of my eyes, so I was scared. But I tried to reason with them. In return, they would ask for something — come and sing here. I went and sang. I had to do that." He said he would try to reason with such people, but they would ask him to perform at their events in return.
Sanu then said, with a smile, that once they became his fans, they would tell him, "If someone does anything to you, tell us, we will take care of it." He said he would reply, "There is no need for you to look after me; I can take care of myself."
More about Kumar Sanu
Last year, Sanu approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights. In his petition, he sought protection over his name, voice, vocal style and technique, vocal arrangements and interpretations, mannerisms and manner of singing, images, caricatures, photographs, likeness and signature.
He also sought protection against unauthorised or unlicensed use and commercial exploitation by third parties that could create confusion, deception or dilution among the public. The suit, filed through advocates Shikha Sachdeva and Sana Raees Khan, also alleged violation of Sanu's moral rights in his performances under the Copyright Act.
Sanu has had a career spanning decades and is known for songs such as Ek Sanam Chahiye from Aashiqui (1990), Dil Ka Aalam from Aashiqui (1990), Dheere Dheere Se Meri Zindagi Mein Aana from Aashiqui (1990), Chura Ke Dil Mera from Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), and Tujhe Dekha To from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
